He had indeed been defeated; the vicious beast was too formidable.
Yet, he felt no despair. Victory and defeat were routine matters in military affairs; had it not been for the aid of the Nine Heavens Illumination, he would surely have been buried here. This encounter had proven many problems—he should not have indulged in reckless heroics.
"How came you by such a magic treasure?" A voice suddenly rang out from within the beast's carcass.
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