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.

quickly followed, breaking into applause. Their eyes, once filled with doubt, now showed nothing

winning three consecutive fights, he stood calm and unshaken. It was a living testament to his

he was already a seasoned grandmaster martial artist. None of the soldiers

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

the match,

Rhys, your skill is extraordinary. I accept my defeat without any excuses,”

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

been so fast he hadn’t even seen it coming. What terrified Lycas even more was how Dustin had spotted the flaw in his technique

expert, all he could do was look

how does it feel?” he asked. “Now you finally understand what

“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

Rhys has shown us just how much we have left to learn. From now on, we’ll work harder

had won their

enough not to make their losses too

with your training. I still have some things

the training ground and quickly led Dustin

Nathaniel chuckled and asked, “What do you think? My soldiers

was an

but feel proud seeing Lycas and Bryce last

cream of the crop and even better than

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