An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“What? Josie of the Frostlanders?”

As those words were spoken, the crowd was in an uproar. Boulderthorn was already one of the top major guilds in Balerno. As the chief of the subsidiary guild, Josie was renowned in the martial world.

She stood out among her peers with her unfathomable cultivation skills and outstanding swordsmanship. “I’ve heard that Josie is cold and ruthless. She never hesitates to kill others. Those brats are in trouble now.’

“Serves them right. A disciple from some third-rate guild dares to compare himself to a young grandmaster? He’s really ignorant and arrogant!”

The crowd began to whisper as if they were preparing for a show. In martial arts, strength spoke for itself, and the strongest was in charge.

“So, you’re Josie. I’ve heard so much about you,” Lyn greeted Josie respectfully. At that moment, Lyn tried to defuse the tension.

However, Josie ignored her and glanced at Toddy. She said coldly, “You just claimed to have extraordinary talents and strength, right? Well, show me. Then, she drew her long sword and threw the scabbard at Toddy’s feet.

This action was considered a challenge in the martial arts world. It would be a fair fight if the other person accepted. But if they refused, they would be mocked, and their reputation would take a hit.

don’t take it seriously.” Lyn quickly interjected. She continued, “Everyone is here today to witness a duel between the two grandmasters. There

my idol. How dare you brag so shamelessly here?” Josie said coldly. She added, “I’ll give you two options. Kneel down and apologize, or

“You’re only confident because Boulderthorn has your back, right?

became agitated. Josie was the chief of the Frostlanders, a subsidiary

that Toddy hadn’t even reached the threshold of the divine level. So, how would he be

some chief. Step aside and watch me defeat her.” Toddy

best chance to gain fame and become a prominent

There was a great difference in strength between a lowly martial artist and one at the

I’m not inferior to her. If I can’t defeat someone like her, there’s no point in me staying

“Toddy-”

to say more but was cut off by

take the