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.

did you notice

his technique?” He raised

as a rock, other times light

but their energy waves were challenging to manipulate. For discerning martial artists, energy waves could

strong one moment and weak the next. This inconsistency made it difficult for others to assess his true strength

it

man possesses an incomprehensible level of strength, which

martial world, some martial artists spent decades perfecting a single skill. While they

tremendous strength but lack agility, speed, or technique. Great power alone didn’t

strengths but also significant weaknesses. If Shadowcloak were truly a well- rounded expert, that would be noteworthy. However, if he had been just an extreme specialist

you’re quite powerful. But you’re still miles behind compared to me,” Shadowcloak spoke again. “I appreciate your talent and don’t wish

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

behind his back. As the weapon swung toward him, he lightly tapped his toe and soared

a horizontal

place to dodge, Brian saw

arrogance, which ultimately left him vulnerable. It appeared that Shadowcloak had inadvertently set the stage

fatal blow, Shadowcloak’s form abruptly erupted into a swirling cloud of dark mist and dispersed into the air. Brian’s

With that kind of sluggishness, do you even think you can land a hit on me?”