Chapter 1277 Cuts and Bruises

• The battle raged on as Lucian's power steadily climbed. First, he reached level two High-Master, then level three, and finally level four. But it wasn't until he hit level five High-Master that his relentless assault slowed down.
• The alchemical pills he had taken had amplified his strength, sending his power soaring. Standing tall, he radiated a force that left the replica struggling to keep up.
• "How is this possible?" The replica, stunned, wore a look of disbelief. It couldn't understand how Lucian's strength had suddenly spiked after a brief conversation with someone outside.