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

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

and the others couldn't help but hold him in

questioned why Dustin had

Dustin's belief in him was justified. Dalen

Dalen, who stood

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 curious about

of his blade with both hands and

trembled slightly, and the blue light intensified. At that

sufficient strength and inflict severe injury. After all, he was an ascetic priest.

didn't move. He noticed

proved greater than Thaddeus

narrowed, and he was taken

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

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

slashed horizontally toward Dalen's neck. The strike lacked overwhelming force

His folding fan became a sword-like weapon and thrust