With a roar, I charged forward, my sword slicing through the air with the full force of my aura behind it. The Holy Sword Arcturion gleamed as it met the guardian's sword once more, but this time I felt a shift in the battle. The glow from the sword intensified, its divine energy surging through me, lending strength to my blows. With each clash of steel, the difference between my real-world five-star cultivation and the dungeon's leveling system became more apparent.
Even though I was only a Level 12 warrior in the Path of Heroes, I could feel the five-star aura within me pushing my strength and agility closer to that of a Level 25 fighter. It wasn't perfect, but it was enough to give me a fighting chance.
I swung my sword with newfound intensity, the power of the divine blade cleaving into the guardian's defenses. Sparks flew as my strike bit deep into the ancient armor, and the guardian staggered back, its HP bar ticking down noticeably.
[[-3,000 HP]]
