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Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Chapter 2695

Corbin’s aura suddenly exploded outward. His clothes rippled as if struck by a shockwave, and a confident, forceful smile spread across his face. “Koda, your time is up. Die!”

Instead of dodging the heavy blade swinging toward him, he punched straight into it mid-air. With a sharp crack, Koda’s sword slammed against a massive shield of energy. Koda roared and pushed down with everything he had. The shield shattered as the blast tore through the air—but by then, Corbin was already leaping skyward.

He spun like a drill as he dove toward Koda, attacking with all four limbs. Koda blocked again and again with his heavy blade until his footing finally slipped under the pressure. In that instant, Corbin kicked him square in the chest. He flipped once in midair and brought both hands crashing down like falling mountains, striking Koda’s chest over and over.

Koda staggered backward until he had nowhere left to retreat. Corbin hit him so hard he was sent flying, blood spraying as his energy collapsed. He barely managed to stay upright, leaning on his heavy sword for support.

“H-How did you suddenly become so strong?” he choked, spitting another mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Corbin clasped one hand behind his back and laughed loudly, drunk on his own triumph. His moment had arrived. “I told you—you’re dead for sure today. Koda, challenging me was your first mistake. You’re dying anyway, so stop asking questions. I’ll give you one last chance: cut your own throat, or I’ll do it for you.”

Koda forced himself upright and roared, “I’d rather die on my feet than bow to you!” He raised his heavy blade and swung again, but Corbin’s movements blurred so quickly that the strike tore a giant crater into the ground instead.

In the next instant, Corbin appeared at his side and slammed a palm into his temple. Koda screamed as his body spun through the air.

“Koda!” his people shouted, rushing toward him in panic. But when they reached him, all color drained from their faces.

Koda was already gone, eyes wide open, lifeless.

Andrew barked, “What are you standing around for? Get Koda out of here—we’re heading back to Flying Peak!”

Corbin stood tall, both hands behind his back, his hair and clothes lifting even though no wind blew. When he heard Koda was dead, he could no longer contain himself. He threw his head back and burst into wild, ecstatic laughter.

“Mine! From today on, the entire Advanced Medical Institute belongs to me! Mr. Livingston—if your spirit is watching, I’m sure you’d bless me for this!”

Lost in his own gloating, he didn’t even glance at Andrew’s retreating group.

Lorenzo frowned and stepped forward. “Grand Elder, we should finish this. We can’t let them leave. Kill them all now to avoid trouble later.”

But Corbin, still riding his high, waved him off proudly. “Mr. Owens Senior, no need to be so cautious. It’s unnecessary now. With Koda—their leader—dead, the rest are just a pack of scattered rats.

“Instead of wasting effort killing them, I can pressure them into joining my side later. This outcome is perfect. Truly perfect.”

Lorenzo kept frowning, clearly unconvinced. “But Grand Elder, we still have to be cautious of Andrew.”