An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Thaddeus was defeated. After risking his life and mustering his final strength for one decisive blow, Dalen effortlessly overwhelmed him.

Thaddeus had lost his will to fight. His body could endure no more, and he feared Dalen’s unpredictable prowess.

Despite Dalen’s youth, his cultivation was ten times stronger than Thaddeus’. Even when Thaddeus gave everything he had, he couldn’t penetrate Dalen’s defenses.

It was an overwhelming sense of despair. Even in his prime, Thaddeus wouldn’t have had the confidence to continue the match.

Thaddeus’ words prompted the referee to declare the final result, “Contestant Number 5 concedes. Contestant Number 19 is the winner!”

The arena echoed with cries of despair, curses, and insults.

“Dammit! What a useless ascetic priest. He couldn’t even handle a pretty boy. Such a disgrace.”

“Father Savier? He should call himself a jester! All talk and no skill. What a waste!”

“Screw you! You made me lose everything. Why don’t you just die already!”

cursed loudly. They had high hopes for Thaddeus to win, so they went in and hoped for a big

weaker. By the end, he hadn’t landed a

if they had known Thaddeus was such a weakling. Unfortunately, it was too late for regrets, so they could

would win? Dr. Rhys certainly has a sharp eye, “Alicia said,

abilities. After all, Thaddeus displayed remarkable strength

the upper hand against

looked weak, keen observers could tell that Dalen’s cultivation was

effortlessly thwarted each move with calm and composure. This highlighted the

something feels off. “Aurora scratched her head

fierce and intimidating, yet Dalen’s responses seemed oddly passive. He either defended or countered but never took the initiative to attack. It was as if Thaddeus

was stronger, the match lacked

Fenley said. “He might seem as harmless as a lamb, but underneath that facade, he’s a fierce tiger.

aback. “If you hold him in

and rarely acknowledged ordinary martial artists.

the rising stars of the Celestial Alliance. After hearing Fenley’s assessment, Alicia couldn’t help but feel a

not mistaken, Dalen’s strength could match up with the tenth-ranked expert on the Legendary List,” Fenley