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, staunchly believing

strike would end the fight. Surprisingly, the underestimated Dalen possessed

Alicia and the others couldn't

questioned why Dustin had so much

understood that Dustin's belief in him

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

kill Dalen. Yet, he didn't expect Dalen to deflect his powerful strike with just a folding fan. At that moment, he was

blade

that instant, his blade aimed directly at Dalen's

After all, he was an ascetic priest. His physical strength was beyond ordinary martial

his confidence faltered when he noticed something amiss. Despite his efforts, his blade didn't move. He noticed he wasn't up against just a folding fan but an immovable

greater than Thaddeus

narrowed, and

couldn't gain any

you don't have any weaknesses!" Thaddeus

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

of dodging or defending, Dalen countered fearlessly. His folding fan became