The greatsword wasn't exactly big on cutting power. Sharpness wasn't its selling point. It still cleaved quite well, but that mostly came from the might generated by swinging such a heavy tool.
Instead, cutting was the rank 3 Phantom Talons' sole purpose. They were a simple martial art that lacked the apocalyptic might branching experts usually wielded. In a way, they were just sharp blades that could only do one job, but they were excellent at it.
The scorpion was basically armored, its innate defenses surpassing the level three bear's hide. However, Liam was a branching expert now, so his rank 3 martial art could show its full power.
The black talons struck the chitin and cut through it, meeting some resistance that Liam's physical strength easily overcame. He severed the armored tail cleanly, seizing its sharp side for himself.
Still, that wasn't the end.
