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 Thaddeus, staunchly believing in

initially thought the previous strike would end the fight. Surprisingly, the underestimated Dalen possessed extraordinary strength. Despite Thaddeus' ferocious attacks, Dalen pinpointed its weaknesses and countered with

and the others couldn't

Dustin

belief in him was justified. Dalen was indeed a hidden

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

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

hilt of his blade with both hands

light intensified. At that instant, his blade aimed directly at Dalen's

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

amiss. Despite his efforts, his blade didn't move. He noticed he wasn't up against just a folding

greater

Thaddeus's eyes narrowed, and he was taken

he couldn't understand why he couldn't gain

weaknesses!" Thaddeus was undeterred and

slashed horizontally toward Dalen's neck. The strike lacked overwhelming force but aimed for sheer speed to catch

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