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.

else from Boulderthorn?” Dustin scanned the space

to landing, he tapped the tip of his feet on the shoulder of a spectator before bouncing back up in the air with

“Wow! He’s so cool!”

young man who looks great in white–he’s

good looks and gentlemanly, but

giving off the impression of a young

you?” Dustin scanned him

disciples. I’m here for the experience.” Maximus

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self–introduction caused a commotion

Kane? Isn’t he ranked sixth

Balerno. I had the honor of witnessing

lightning. He’s never lost a battle ever since he gained

Maximus was an ace ranked sixth on

gap in their rankings was huge, 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 the ranking barely changed–they practically maintained the

a normal opponent.” Dustin looked amused and gestured,

with seriousness. “I’m good at swordsmanship. Shall

was totally different than fighting with weapons. An average man armed with

you afraid that he’d lose to Max?” Brody jeered at her.

who break the martial

never banned weapons from battles. Why don’t you get Rhys to use a weapon

Ruth choked

difference.” Dustin was unconcerned and agreed to the change without

feet and six

me.” Dustin

“Where’s y

weapon?” Maximus raised an