An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

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!”

had high hopes for Thaddeus to win, so they went in and

the fight progressed, Thaddeus grew weaker. By the

wouldn’t have bet a dime if they had known Thaddeus was such a weakling. Unfortunately,

would’ve thought Dalen would win? Dr. Rhys certainly has a sharp eye,

After all, Thaddeus displayed remarkable strength comparable to

the upper hand

could tell

best efforts, Dalen effortlessly thwarted each move with calm and

won. But something feels off. “Aurora scratched

countered but never took the initiative to attack. It was as if Thaddeus was punching a pillow

knew Dalen was stronger, the match lacked the excitement of

more than meets the eye,” Fenley said. “He might seem as harmless as a lamb,

raised an eyebrow, clearly taken aback. “If you hold him in such high regard, Dalen

high standards and rarely acknowledged ordinary

out among the rising stars of the Celestial Alliance.

match up with the tenth-ranked expert

on the Legendary List?” Aurora’s