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The outcome of the fight was as expected, Eric sent Russell's fine steel longsword flying, marking the end of the battle.
In terms of pure swordsmanship, Eric was far from being Russell's match.
But after all, he was a Phantom Beast Knight, and his Battle Qi combined with the Phantom Beast's Prime Breath formed a far more powerful Prime Breath. The enhancement that Prime Breath provided to physical fitness, and the sword light it produced, could easily overpower Battle Qi.
"Phew!" Russell, looking at his empty hands, felt the sense of superiority that came with his rapid increase in strength quickly fading away.
This was a good thing.
It was also the reason he had rashly challenged Eric, to temper his inflated ego through the tremendous strength of a Phantom Beast Knight.
Only in this way could he properly face Transcendent Power and understand that he was still at the starting phase.
