An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Contestant number four, Titus McAllister, was a burly figure in a black tank top. His muscles were like chiseled stone. A vicious scar ran from the corner of his eye to his mouth. It added a menacing edge to his imposing presence.

On the other side, contestant number 29 was a strikingly handsome young man named Aldrian Lockwood. He appeared to be in his 20s, with long flowing hair and an azure steel sword in his hand. He looked suave and sophisticated, like a leading man from a classic romance. 1

As Aldrian made his entrance, many female spectators erupted into cheers. His popularity was evident from their enthusiastic reaction.

He greeted each cheer with a smile, signing autographs and posing for photos. His presence felt more like a celebrity at a fan meeting than a contestant in the ring.

Titus said nothing. He watched Aldrian with a calm, unflinching gaze.

After a while, Oron grew impatient. He stopped Aldrian’s endless fan interactions and called for the match to begin.

The moment Oron’s words fell, Titus, who had been quietly observing, sprang into action. He propelled himself forward like a cannonball with a single step and closed the distance to Aldrian.

His fists began to rain down with explosive force. They struck like thunder and a rapid barrage of blows that blurred in the air.

pretty fan, immediately sobered up. His expression changed as he raised his arms to block

and powerful. Each punch landed with the force of a

retreat, and he barely managed to block the blows. He had no chance to

took advantage of Aldrian’s distraction. He struck first, so he gained the upper hand. He excelled in close combat, and his strength

skilled with the sword and would have fared better if he had drawn it from the beginning. However, his arrogance led him to underestimate Titus. He

Aldrian didn’t even get a chance to draw his sword and was left to take a beating. Soon, his once-

several feet. He spat out blood, and his face turned pale. Before he

Titus exploited Aldrian’s weakness and continued his

fight!” Aldrian was furious at Titus’s nonstop assault. He gathered his true energy and

a clash, Aldrian was forced back a few steps, and he spat out blood. But he

Aldrian spat blood on the ground. His once- handsome face was twisted with

again. His fists hammered down with relentless force without

He swung his long sword, and

sword shadows gathered before him and formed a huge spinning ring. The ring of sword shadows spun wildly

Executioner Technique, was Aldrian’s trump card. It had immense power and was capable of tearing the opponent

it failed, it would cost him his life. He was only using