An Understated Dominance Novel (Dahlia & Dustin) by Marina Vittori updated 2025-26 - An Understated Dominance Chapter 2358

An Understated Dominance Chapter 2358 – The whole arena fell silent. Everyone was shocked as they stared at Jude Leith, lying unconscious and severely injured.

No one saw this coming.

Just moments ago, Jude Leith had the upper hand, relentlessly attacking Briggs and on the verge of breaking through his defenses to secure victory.

But in the blink of an eye, Jude Leith collapsed.

It all happened so fast that the audience couldn’t comprehend what just took place.

“What happened? Did Jude Leith really lose?”

“That’s so strange! What just happened?”

“This match is full of surprises!”

“…”

After a brief silence, the crowd erupted into chaos.

Jude Leith’s defeat was completely unexpected.

At the start, he toyed with Briggs, underestimated him, and got hit when Briggs seized the opportunity. Then, in a fit of rage, Jude Leith unleashed his full power, beating Briggs so badly he couldn’t fight back.

But in the end, Jude Leith lost, and Briggs won, catching everyone off guard.

The whole match was full of unexpected twists, leaving the audience confused.

“He won? Master Either actually won?”

After a pause, Halle laughed excitedly, “Sister! Did you see that? Master Either won! Hahaha… That’s amazing!”

“He actually won?” Rivka’s eyes widened, stunned by the result.

Though Jude Leith had given Briggs a chance earlier, he quickly used his superior strength to turn things around.

From his clone technique to his teleportation skills, Jude Leith’s abilities seemed unbeatable.

So how did Briggs manage to pull off a victory?

“Dr. Rhys, your friend is incredible. I didn’t think he could actually beat Jude Leith. What a surprise!”

On the other side, Noemi and the others were just as astonished.

Jude Leith was clearly the stronger fighter, having earned a spot on the Legendary list. His teleportation-like movement and clone technique were proof of his exceptional abilities.

In contrast, Briggs hadn’t shown any particularly powerful moves throughout the match, making his victory seem puzzling.

“Jude underestimated his opponent and gave him too many chances,” Fenley said, breaking the silence. “But credit where it’s due—Briggs is great at seizing opportunities. He can spot even the smallest opening and take full advantage of it. That kind of sharp instinct is rare.”

Others might not have noticed, but Fenley had been watching closely.

Briggs won because, in the final moments, he accurately identified the real Jude Leith among the nine clones. But that was only part of it.

He also predicted Jude’s landing position within a split second.

If Briggs had missed that tiny window of opportunity, he would have lost. But he didn’t.

When Jude Leith launched his final attack, Briggs chose to take the hit and countered with his unique move—the Explosive Finger, a signature technique of the Yam Palace.

Jude was already weakened from previous injuries, and after being struck by Briggs’ move, he passed out.

In short, Jude’s loss was deserved, and Briggs wasn’t just lucky—he was genuinely skilled.

Jude Leith’s strength wasn’t just in his fighting abilities, though. His sharp insights and instincts were also impressive, making him a formidable opponent.

On stage, Briggs exhaled deeply, finally relaxing. That was a close call. If he hadn’t spotted Jude Leith’s weakness in time, he wouldn’t have stood a chance.

Both the clone technique and teleportation skill were incredibly difficult to counter. Luck had played a big part in Briggs’ win this time.

It was clear now that fighters on the Legendary list were far more challenging than they seemed.

Even someone ranked tenth, like Jude Leith, had been tough to defeat. Briggs couldn’t imagine how strong the higher-ranked fighters were. But now that he’d beaten Jude, he had made it to the top eight, achieving his goal and bringing honor to the Yam Palace.

As for climbing higher in the rankings, Briggs no longer aimed for that.

The remaining opponents were far too powerful. All he could do was give his best and hope for the best.

With the sixth match over, the seventh match began.

This time, the two fighters were both top disciples of major sects.

On one side was Malakai, leader of the Qalibertai Sect, and on the other was Ezekiel, the eldest son of the Qumozagnie Sect.

Both were well-known figures. Though neither had made the Legendary list, they were close.

From the start, neither Malakai nor Ezekiel held back. They fought fiercely, each determined to defend the honor of their sects. The match was brutal, with both fighters ending up bloodied and covered in wounds.

In the end, Ezekiel of the Qumozagnie Sect emerged victorious, knocking Malakai out of the ring.

Of course, Ezekiel himself was seriously injured. Although he won, it was a hard-fought and bitter victory.

This match had been the most evenly matched one so far in the quarterfinals.

After the seventh match came the eighth and final match of the day.

“Now, will contestants No. 8 and No. 9 please step onto the stage!” Orion Foster’s voice rang out again, signaling the next round.

“It’s finally my turn,” Dustin said, stretching as he walked confidently onto the stage.

At this point, Dustin didn’t even need to check the list. He already knew who his opponent would be.

It was the foreign fighter sent by the Pantheon of Gods—Father Edward Adam!