As Lucas withdrew the sword from the stone, he was left speechless and dazed. It seemed he wasn't anticipating this outcome as Jeric mentioned how challenging it was to remove the sword from the stone.
"Are you sure that nobody was able to remove this sword from the stone? It felt too effortless to me," Lucas bluntly said, still in disbelief of what just occurred.
However, on the other hand, Jeric was holding himself back. His eyes were fixated on Lucas.
"It was amazing, Young Master. I was right all along. Perhaps this dagger only obeys the most powerful cultivator in the realm, and that is you!" Jeric exclaimed proudly.
"Cut the nonsense. I am not the strongest cultivator in the realm. And you know that."
"No, no, Young Master. You are the strongest because you are not only reasonable and benevolent but also have strong prowess."