The old man came charging at Alex with his hammer, his resounding steps a clear indication of his power. A sort of technique aided his speed, allowing him to reach Alex in a single burst.
He swung his axe the moment he arrived next to Alex, targeting his chest to break open his rib cage.
Alex struck out at the right moment, parrying the strike, dispersing the energy behind the blow. The rest of the force traveled through his body, flying out through his legs.
Large cracks formed on the solid surface beneath Alex.
The old man seemed surprised at how easily Alex had dealt with his attack. Meanwhile, Alex smiled as he realized the strength behind the old man. He was still far from Alex's own physical strength, but it was high enough that there could be some difficulty for him.
If nothing else, this could work for him as simple training.
