An Understated Dominance - Chapter 2373

the excitement of the crowd, Fenley and Dalen continued to size each other up from across the ring.

Both were talented fighters, standing out among many, but Fenley was known for his reputation and skill. Dalen, on the other hand, had a special charm that drew in even more fans—his good looks.

When Dalen stepped into the ring, the crowd erupted in cheers. Most of the voices belonged to young women who had come together to cheer for him like he was a famous star.

But it wasn’t just the women who admired him. Some bold men, ignoring any awkwardness, openly expressed their admiration for Dalen. Their enthusiasm was almost overwhelming.

“Dalen! I love you more than a dog loves a good belly rub!” shouted one.

“Dalen! I’d do anything for you!” called another.

“Dalen! Do you know the difference between you and the stars? The stars are up there, but you’re in my heart!” yelled a third.

The men waved banners and shouted sweet lines, their voices even louder than the women’s cheers. It was a sight to behold, leaving the nearby spectators unsure of how to react. While it took bravery for men to show their feelings for each other, many people needed time to get used to it.

“Looks like Mr. Shade is quite the popular guy. He even has men swooning over him,” one onlooker remarked.

“Sometimes, being good-looking can be a bit of a hassle,” another replied.

Crystal and Ruby exchanged amused glances, trying to hold back their laughter. Deep down, they felt a thrill at Dalen’s striking appearance. They realized that if Dalen was into men, things could get even more interesting.

In the battle ring, Dalen remained calm amidst the cheers and shouts. He had experienced this many times before and knew how to handle it.

As the tension in the air thickened with excitement…

As the excitement built, Oron quickly announced the start of the match.

“I’m Dalen Shade from the Shadow Citadel,” Dalen said with a respectful nod.

“I’m Fenley Hudson from the Celestial Alliance,” Fenley replied coolly, returning the gesture.

Reaching the top eight meant that both contestants were skilled fighters. Dalen felt confident, but he knew better than to underestimate Fenley. Every opponent deserved his best effort, as one small mistake could lead to disaster in a match like this.

“It’s been a while, Mr. Hudson. I’ve been looking forward to learning from you today,” Dalen said as he pulled out a folded fan from his waist. He had held back this weapon in his last match against Jude, but he was ready to use it against Fenley.

“Make your move,” Fenley said, standing tall with his hands clasped behind his back, projecting strength.

“Then I won’t hold back!” Dalen exclaimed as he surged forward like an arrow. As he got closer, he flicked his wrist, sending three poisoned needles from the fan, each aimed at Fenley’s vital points.

“Child’s play!” Fenley scoffed.

To everyone’s surprise, Fenley didn’t dodge. Instead, he stomped the ground hard, causing it to crack with a loud noise.

A powerful wave of internal energy erupted, rushing forward like a storm. It deflected Dalen’s poisoned needles and continued toward him with unstoppable force.

Dust and debris filled the air as the energy wave distorted everything around it, tearing through everything in its path. This was the power Fenley unleashed after reaching the ultimate grandmaster level. Just one stomp from him could send chills down anyone’s spine.

“Huh?” Dalen’s eyes widened as he realized he couldn’t withstand Fenley’s attack. With a quick push from the ground, he leaped into the air like a hawk taking flight, narrowly escaping the fierce energy wave.

Dalen skillfully dodged the powerful wave of energy that rushed toward him.

Fenley smirked. “What a fool.”

Suddenly, a bright light burst from Fenley’s body, and a massive divine spirit appeared behind him. He raised his hand, and the spirit copied him, crashing down toward Dalen, who was still in the air.

The spirit’s palm came down with the force of a mountain, roaring like thunder as it aimed to crush Dalen.

Fenley had mastered the Four Elements of God’s Technique, and his powers had grown immensely since his breakthrough. His attacks were now more destructive than ever.

As the giant palm approached and escape seemed impossible, Dalen quickly formed a hand seal with his fingers. In an instant, his body split into three and shot off in different directions.

Fenley paused for a moment, confused about which Dalen was real and which ones to follow.

“Is that the Spectral Clone Technique? How does he know that?”

“Wait! Isn’t that Jude’s move? Where did Dalen learn it?”

“This guy has a lot of secrets. You can’t judge a book by its cover.”

Dalen’s unexpected use of the Spectral Clone Technique surprised the crowd.

Everyone knew that Jude had two signature moves: the Spectral Sprint Technique and the Spectral Clone Technique. These were the skills that earned him the tenth spot on the Legendary List.

They had thought the Spectral Clone Technique was unique to Jude, so seeing Dalen use it was shocking.

As expected, no one in the top eight could be underestimated.