An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Bertha's expression darkened. She then signaled Chester and the others with a glance, yelling, "Attack!"

Getting the signal, Chester yelled back, welding his golden broadsword and leaping toward Dustin.

At the same time, Betha seized the opportunity and closed in, wielding her Harmony dual swords and slashing at Dustin's neck.

With two grandmasters leading the assault, the remaining semi-grandmasters showcased their skills, launching a barrage of attacks on Dustin.

In an instant, Dustin became the target of their combined onslaught.

However, Dustin neither evaded nor dodged. Instead, his body shook violently. Then, a powerful surge of energy armor erupted with a deafening roar, forming a semi-transparent shield.

The shield, responsive to the slightest disturbance, expanded rapidly, swelling to a radius of nine feet in the blink of an eye. Resembling a gigantic eggshell, it enveloped Dustin within.

The attacks from the group struck Dustin's protective shield, creating a symphony akin to corn popping and generating a large amount of sparks.

broadsword, Bertha's dual swords, or the rest of the semi-grandmaster's attacks, they were all blocked

contracted, and a look of surprise was

ripple on the shield. It did not inflict any substantial

if he could defend against their attacks without

break through his energy armor!" Bertha

his sword once more without hesitation, launching

exerted all of his strength,

him like a tsunami wave, and the golden broadsword in his hands

Sword!" Chester roared, waving his broadsword with both

of the Golden Sword grew increasingly

destructive force.

he unleashed it fully, it was invincible. It would even be strong enough to go against Damien, the

was that he needed time to build it up. Nevertheless, it was the best choice against

at Dustin's armor energy relentlessly, creating ripple after