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.

animosity toward Dalen, while others had placed heavy bets on Thaddeus,

Dalen possessed extraordinary strength. Despite Thaddeus' ferocious attacks, Dalen pinpointed its

impressive. Even Alicia and the others couldn't help but

Dustin had so

in him was justified. Dalen was indeed a hidden

Thaddeus frowned as he looked at Dalen, who stood unharmed despite

everyone watching below the battle ring, Thaddeus thought he could kill Dalen. Yet, he didn't expect Dalen to deflect his powerful strike with just a folding fan. At that moment, he was

didn't relent. He gripped the hilt of his blade

and the blue light intensified. At that instant,

sufficient strength and inflict severe injury. After all, he was an ascetic priest. His physical strength was beyond ordinary martial

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

greater than Thaddeus

eyes narrowed, and he was taken

always been confident in his strength. Still, he couldn't understand why he couldn't gain any advantage

weaknesses!" Thaddeus was undeterred and spoke through gritted

abruptly changed course and slashed horizontally toward Dalen's neck. The strike lacked overwhelming force but

fearlessly. His folding fan became a sword-like weapon