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.

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

after winning three consecutive fights, he stood calm and unshaken. It

was already a seasoned grandmaster martial artist. None of the

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

for the match, General Derin,” he

and saluted. “Mr. Rhys, your skill is extraordinary. I accept my

have noticed, but he knew

coming. What terrified Lycas even more was how Dustin had

such a genius expert, all he could do

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

earnestly. “We were too full of ourselves and thought we were above everyone because of our cultivation. After facing off against Mr. Rhys earlier, we now realize how much we still have to

we have left to learn. From now on, we’ll work harder and never slack off

had won

he held back enough not to make their losses too hard to

with your training. I still have some things to discuss with Mr. Rhys,

in the training

outside, Nathaniel chuckled and asked, “What do you

was an ultimate

couldn’t help but feel proud seeing Lycas and Bryce last

of the crop and even better than

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