An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“What the heck? Didn’t Brian just land a blow? How is that man still standing?

“He’s too fast. Brian’s sword seemed to hit, but it only struck the man’s afterimage.”

“Damn! Who is this guy? Pulling off moves like some ghost.”

The Celestial Alliance disciples were stunned to see Shadowcloak emerge unharmed.

Brian was a master martial artist, and his strikes were incredibly swift. Yet, he didn’t even graze Shadowcloak, which bewildered them.

They had never witnessed such fluid movements. It was as if he was teleporting, which made it impossible to track.

“Alicia, can you decipher that elderly man’s techniques?” Aurora asked with a deep frown, and her expression turned serious. She prided herself on keen observation, yet she struggled to follow Shadowcloak’s movements.

“He’s too fast, and I couldn’t see clearly.” Alicia shook her head. Then, she said somberly, “It looks like Brian has met his match today.”

Even among grandmaster martial artists, there were differences in skill.

Just from Shadowcloak’s evasive maneuvers, it was clear he outmatched Brian. Unless Brian had some hidden tactics, it would be tough to gain the upper hand.

“Dustin, did you notice anything strange

his technique?” He raised an

unpredictably, sometimes solid as a rock, other times light

to manipulate. For discerning martial artists, energy waves could swiftly

energy fluctuated unpredictably, appearing strong one moment and weak the next. This

it too.” Dustin

man possesses an incomprehensible level of strength, which enables him to manipulate his

a single skill. While they might achieve mastery

possess tremendous strength but lack agility, speed, or technique. Great power alone didn’t equate to overall prowess. Even with tremendous

would be noteworthy. However, if

quite powerful. But you’re still miles behind compared to me,” Shadowcloak spoke again. “I appreciate

If you seek a fight, then let’s engage in one. Enough with the chatters. Take this.” Brian was infuriated by his two failed strikes. So,

his hands behind his back. As the weapon swung toward him, he

Brian’s gaze narrowed as he shifted his attack from a horizontal swing

place to dodge, Brian saw his chance for a

in his opponent’s arrogance, which ultimately left him vulnerable. It appeared that Shadowcloak had inadvertently set the

poised to deliver what seemed to be a fatal blow, Shadowcloak’s form abruptly erupted into a swirling cloud of dark mist and dispersed into the air.

pace. With that kind of sluggishness, do you even think you can