Bruce flashed an unusual smirk at Vale, redirecting the mixture of sand and mud from where it lay toward him, specifically aiming for his hands and the grip on his blade. He also bent down, touching the floor under him just slightly, suddenly causing it to vanish beneath him and let him fall down into a deep new hole. In the next instant, he shifted his ki into the oversized mace he'd used in the fire temple. With a shout, he hefted it upward, blasting the floor immediately beneath Vale with a tremendous impact from the huge weapon.