Although Phoebe was born with exceptional talent and reached the Core Formation Realm at a young age, her lack of real combat experience made her vulnerable.
When facing opponents weaker than herself, she could easily crush them.
However, Lachlan was different. He had the ability to fight against opponents stronger than himself and had been through many battles that gave him an edge over Phoebe.
Especially after his trip to Iylonio and learning about his parents' tragic fate, Lachlan's inner demons were unleashed, making him even more formidable in battle. When he threw his axe at Phoebe, she quickly gathered her focus and parried it with her sword.
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing echoed as she felt a shockwave through her hand. In the next moment, a bloody figure charged towards her with murderous intent that shook Phoebe to the core.
"Get back!" Without hesitation, she pushed Lachlan away with all her might using one hand while drawing out her sword with the other.
But Lachlan sneered as he punched towards Phoebe's palm like a missile colliding head-on with another missile.
Phoebe's delicate eyebrows furrowed as she felt her palm colliding with an oncoming train-like force. She gritted her teeth, and her right hand, holding the sword, swiftly moved to stab towards Lachlan's neck.
However, Lachlan's sharp gaze flickered with brilliance, and instead of retreating, he advanced, crashing directly into Phoebe.
After having his soul supplemented by the Dragon Ancestor's Soul, Lachlan's spiritual power surpassed that of ordinary cultivators at the same level. This mental strength manifested in his abnormal reaction speed and insightful understanding of the battlefield during combat.
As a result, Phoebe's sword attack missed its mark, leaving her vulnerable.
Bang!
Lachlan's shoulder, carrying terrifying force, ruthlessly collided with Phoebe's chest, showing no mercy. Phoebe's body was sent flying, blood spraying wildly in the air. Upon landing, she spat out another mouthful of blood, attempting to stand up with difficulty.
Her entire being appeared frail and listless.
This scene shocked everyone present once again, and they involuntarily gasped in cold air. The confrontation between Lachlan and Phoebe seemed lengthy when described, but in reality, it took just a blink of an eye. In just three moves, Phoebe was sent flying and heavily injured, coughing up blood.
Savannah's mouth twitched as she watched the figure, feeling suddenly unfamiliar. The man she had previously dismissed as having a powerful background but dull aptitude turned out to be so formidable and terrifying. A mere peak Uppecia could overpower a mid-stage Core Formation? Was this the terror of a Perfect Uppecia? Was this the strength behind Lachlan?
In her heart, Savannah silently remarked...
Benjamin, Finn, and Nathaniel, all in the early stage of Core Formation, exchanged glances, seeing both fear and relief on each other's faces. Thanks to Nathaniel's warning earlier, they refrained from acting. Otherwise, even if they teamed up with Phoebe, the odds of victory would be questionable.
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