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.

while others had placed heavy bets on Thaddeus,

underestimated Dalen possessed extraordinary strength. Despite Thaddeus' ferocious attacks, Dalen

others couldn't help but hold him in

had previously questioned why Dustin had

understood that Dustin's belief in

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

to

hilt of his blade with both hands and

the blue light intensified. At that instant, his blade aimed

severe injury. After all, he was an ascetic priest. His physical strength was beyond

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

strength proved greater

Thaddeus's eyes narrowed, and he was taken

understand why he couldn't gain any

have any weaknesses!" Thaddeus was undeterred and

neck. The strike lacked overwhelming force but aimed for sheer speed to

defending, Dalen countered fearlessly. His folding fan became a sword-like weapon and thrust