An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 243

In the ring. Dustin stood tall with hands behind his back, exuding an imposing and majestic air. He no longer hid his talents and shone from the full display of his powers. No one dared to meet his eyes. The fact that he had defeated the King of Kicks with one move made everyone look at him with awe.

“Surprising! The Harmons have an ace under their wings.” Maximus narrowed his eyes, putting on a serious face. Dustin had won his respect through the display of strength. Not even Maximus could easily beat the King of Kicks with bare hands.

“Weakling!” Dustin dusted and straightened his sleeve. Then, he coolly announced, “Next?”

The Boulderthorn disciples exchanged furtive glances. They knew they weren’t Dustin’s match, especially after

he had defeated the King of Kicks.

“Max, what do we do? That punk is wild!” Feeling aggrieved, Brody clenched his jaws.

“Looks like I’ll have to go.” Maximus stood up slowly, his eyes shining with excitement. He had shown up to the battle as the ace and wasn’t originally planning to fight. In his eyes, the battle was child’s play and offered. no challenge. However, Dustin’s presence shocked him and introduced some excitement. Maximus was not in the martial arts practice for fame or wealth: he was in search of excellence in swordsmanship. Every time he

crossed paths with an ace, he would be combative.

“Max, he’s quite strong. Are you confident in beating him?” Brody questioned cautiously.

“I am not his match if we fight bare–handed, but I have full confidence if I fight him with a sword,” Maximus

remarked mildly.

“Great! Max, give it your all! He’s just trouble. We should get rid of him as soon as possible!” Brody sniggered with malice. Maximus was one of the rare talents in the art of swordsmanship, ranking sixth on The Hundred Immortals before reaching thirty years of age. He was levels above the King of Kicks and especially invincible when fighting with a sword.

Once, Brody’s father predicted that Maximus would achieve divinity within three years. By that time, Maximus would already make it to The Heavenly Immortals.

Boulderthorn?” Dustin scanned the space with a

was close to landing, he tapped the tip of his feet on the shoulder of a spectator before bouncing back up in the air with extreme nimbleness. His movements were fairy -like, making the group of women in the guild

“Wow! He’s so cool!”

young man who looks great in white–he’s

and

impression

scanned

Kane, one of Boulderthorn’s disciples. I’m here for the experience.” Maximus bowed

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Chapter 243

His self–introduction caused a commotion within

he ranked sixth on

Balerno. I had the

It’s Maximus ‘Lightning Blade‘ Kane! I heard that his sword moved as fast as lightning. He’s never

was an ace ranked sixth

even though they were three places apart. It was hard to climb up in the ranking once a martial artist entered the top ten. The top five names in

normal opponent.” Dustin looked

minute. Maximus said with seriousness. “I’m good at swordsmanship. Shall we

at the suggestion. Any sane person knew that a bare–handed fight was totally different

at her. “If you’re

break the martial arts code! Ruth

weapons from battles. Why don’t you get Rhys to use a weapon too?‘

Ruth choked

a weapon if you’d like. It doesn’t make a difference.” Dustin was unconcerned and agreed to the change without fuss. A frustrated Ruth felt that his remarks went

of the sheath from the back. He even introduced it. “My sword is three feet and six inches long. It is made from deep iron and

me.” Dustin

“Where’s y

raised an eyebrow