An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

The crowd murmured among themselves as they looked at the broken broadsword and the stunned expression on Lycas’ face.

“That strike was insanely fast and dead-on too,” someone commented.

“I never expected General Derin’s secret move to be defeated like that. It’s unbelievable,” another said.

“I thought General Derin could turn things around for us, but he still lost,” a third added.

Everyone knew how strong Lycas was. As a fully developed grandmaster with a broadsword, he was supposed to be unstoppable. However, at the critical moment, Dustin’s strike shattered his broadsword.

Lycas’ loss was sudden and almost unbelievable. Some blamed bad luck and thought he could have won if things had gone differently. But those who truly understood what happened knew better.

Even with Dustin’s movement restricted and Lycas unleashing his strongest technique, he still pierced through the opening with near-impossible timing.

That strike wasn’t just lucky but masterful. It was a brutal display of speed and control, and the raw proof of true strength.

Lycas was already gasping for breath, while Dustin looked like he hadn’t even warmed up. And this was after three back-to-back fights.

From beginning to end, he hadn’t even broken a sweat. It was clear he had been holding back the entire time, even against Lycas.

So while Lycas lost, he had no reason to feel humiliated because the expert Nathaniel brought was much stronger than any of them.

Nathaniel was the first to react. He clapped his hands and laughed heartily.

“Logan, your reputation is well-earned. You’ve truly opened our eyes today,” he said.

rest of the soldiers quickly followed, breaking into applause. Their eyes, once filled with doubt, now

and Lycas. Even after winning three consecutive fights, he stood calm and unshaken. It was a living testament

age, he was already a seasoned grandmaster martial artist. None of the soldiers present had ever seen talent

saluted Lycas respectfully. Then, he raised his hand, and the longsword returned to

you for the match, General Derin,” he

and saluted. “Mr. Rhys, your skill is

might not have noticed, but he knew exactly how terrifying that last

coming. What terrified Lycas even more was how Dustin had spotted

all he could do was

Bryce with a knowing smile. “So, how does it feel?” he

of ourselves and thought we were above everyone because of our cultivation. After facing off against Mr. Rhys earlier,

chimed in. “Mr. Rhys has shown us just how much we have left

had won

back enough not to make their losses too hard to swallow. This

some things to discuss with Mr. Rhys, “Nathaniel

linger in the training ground

asked, “What do you think?

was an ultimate

Lycas and Bryce last that

the crop and even better than I

said proudly, “Well, they might not match up to you. But in Oakvale, they’re among