An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2272

Under the intense gaze of the spectators, Thaddeus' Voidcleaver clashed with Dalen's folding fan. To be precise, Dalen's fan struck Thaddeus' blade.

A thunderous bang echoed as their weapons collided. It unleashed a powerful energy wave that radiated from the point of impact.

The shockwave swept through the surroundings, sending dust and debris flying. Spectators near the battle ring had to shield their eyes from the whirlwind of grit.

The two men were locked in a standoff on the battle ring. Dalen's folding fan, like a sword, tapped against Thaddeus's blade. One was striking downward, the other thrusting upward, creating a deadlock in midair.

The spectators were stunned.

"Whoa! He actually blocked it? What’s going on?"

"Father Savier's attack had the power of a grandmaster. It was a devastating strike, yet that pretty boy managed to counter it with finesse. Impressive!"

"Damn! How is the boy toy still alive?"

The spectators buzzed with mixed reactions. Some were shocked, some were frustrated, and others were disappointed. Most of them were dissatisfied with the outcome.

had placed heavy bets on

Surprisingly, the underestimated Dalen possessed extraordinary strength. Despite Thaddeus' ferocious attacks, Dalen pinpointed its weaknesses and

Even Alicia and the others couldn't help but hold him

questioned why Dustin had so much

that Dustin's belief in him was justified. Dalen was indeed a hidden

frowned as he looked at Dalen, who stood unharmed despite being so close to

thought he could kill Dalen. Yet, he didn't expect Dalen to deflect his powerful

He gripped the hilt of his blade with both hands and pressed downward with

intensified. At that instant, his blade aimed directly at

injury. After all, he was an ascetic priest.

faltered when he noticed something amiss. Despite his efforts, his blade didn't move. He noticed he wasn't up against just

greater than Thaddeus

narrowed, and he

why he couldn't

don't believe you don't have any weaknesses!" Thaddeus was undeterred and spoke through

strike lacked overwhelming force but aimed for sheer speed to catch him

folding fan became a sword-like weapon and