In combat, a higher power level doesn't guarantee victory.

A 150mm howitzer—powerful, yes?

Immense destructive capability, right?

Yet, if it's struck by a 60mm mortar, it's the howitzer that will fall.

This should be a principle easily grasped.

Unless the disparity in power is absolutely overwhelming, it is entirely plausible for a difference of just one tier in power levels to lead to a completely unexpected combat outcome.

×××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××× Furthermore, the power levels described in the book do not equate precisely to the actual combat metrics displayed by the respective fighters during a battle; this point I have elaborated on previously.

Combat is an intricate process; perhaps a highly potent master, while evading, might suddenly pass gas, causing a momentary distortion in their posture, allowing the opponent to strike a vital point—such a low-probability event could very well transpire.

.C