An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

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.

Some harbored an unexplained animosity toward Dalen, while others had placed heavy bets on Thaddeus, staunchly believing in him.

the previous strike would end the fight. Surprisingly, the underestimated Dalen

Thaddeus’ ferocious attacks, Dalen pinpointed its weaknesses and

the others couldn’t help but hold him in high

previously questioned why Dustin had so much confidence in Dalen. But now they understood that Dustin’s belief in

at Dalen, who

battle ring, 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

the hilt of his blade with both hands and pressed downward with all his

slightly, and the blue light intensified. At that instant,

weapon with sufficient strength and inflict severe injury. After all, he was an ascetic priest. His physical strength was beyond ordinary martial

blade didn’t

proved greater than Thaddeus had

eyes narrowed, and he

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

any weaknesses!” Thaddeus was undeterred and

strike lacked overwhelming force but aimed for sheer speed to catch him

or defending, Dalen countered fearlessly. His folding fan became a sword-like

a potential life- or-death moment. Most would instinctively try to dodge