“Hu…” Dustin let out a long breath—finally, it was over. This was the first time he had faced an opponent of the same realm, and it truly wasn’t easy to handle. Moreover, within the opponent’s body there was a very peculiar power, unlike the Grandmaster’s gangqi, but rather another kind of energy, indescribable and strange. But regardless, the threat was finally eliminated. At this moment, the sound of footsteps rang out. In the distance, Margaret and the others cautiously walked out from the edge of the forest. Their eyes swept over the scene of devastation, yet still could not hide the fear in their hearts. That apocalyptic clash of thunder and sword-qi just now made even these distant onlookers feel as though their hearts were being clenched in an iron grip. Now that they approached, the scorched ground still warm, the blood-dyed waters by the lakeshore, and the heavy stench of blood in the air—all silently told of the battle’s brutality. Qingzhu quickly walked to Dustin’s side. Loo...