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.

of the semi-grandmaster's

Chester's pupils contracted, and a look of surprise was etched

strike against Dustin's energy armor merely created a ripple on the

he could defend against their attacks without a weapon and rely solely

cover me! I have a way to break through his

raised his sword once more without hesitation, launching a

time, he exerted all of his strength, not holding

tsunami wave, and the golden broadsword in his hands emitted a

the Golden Sword!" Chester roared, waving his broadsword with both hands, unleashing

the Golden Sword grew

destructive force.

even be strong enough to go against

build it up. Nevertheless, it was the

energy relentlessly, creating