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.

toward Dalen, while others had placed heavy

strike would end the fight. Surprisingly, the underestimated Dalen possessed extraordinary strength. Despite

the others couldn't

Dustin had so

understood that Dustin's belief in him was justified.

Dalen, who stood unharmed

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

the hilt of his blade

that instant, his blade aimed directly at Dalen's neck

was an ascetic priest. His physical strength was beyond ordinary

he noticed something amiss. Despite his efforts, his blade didn't

proved greater than

Thaddeus's eyes narrowed, and he

Still, he couldn't understand why he couldn't gain any advantage over Dalen.

don't believe you don't have any weaknesses!" Thaddeus was undeterred and

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

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