Their blades clashed again, the force of their strikes sending ripples of energy across the battlefield. Asher began incorporating what he had learned, adapting his techniques to match the Knight's rhythm. His aura sharpened, his movements more fluid as he closed the gap between them.
But the Knight wasn't done yet. With a surge of power, his aura erupted into a spectral flame, its dark tendrils licking at the edges of the arena. His strikes became faster, more powerful, forcing Asher to dig deep into his reserves. Each clash tested the limits of his skill and endurance.
The fight became a brutal war of attrition, neither combatant willing to yield. Asher pushed himself to the brink, using every technique at his disposal—Pulse Guard to block devastating blows, Severing Edge to carve through the Knight's defenses, and Void Rend to create openings. Yet, the Knight's mastery kept him one step ahead, his counters precise and punishing.