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.

Lyn quickly interjected. She continued, “Everyone is here today to witness a duel between the two grandmasters. There is no need for

coldly. She added, “I’ll give you two options. Kneel down and apologize, or

retorted angrily, “You’re only confident because Boulderthorn has your back, right? What’s so special about that? In a one-on-one fight, I

what are you saying?” Lyn became agitated. Josie was the chief of the Frostlanders, a subsidiary guild

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

is just some chief. Step aside and watch

defeating Josie was his best chance to gain fame and become a prominent martial artist

a different league. Don’t do it!” Lyn pleaded anxiously. There was a great difference in strength between a lowly martial artist and one

someone like her, there’s no

“Toddy-”

to say more but was cut

will take the opportunity to make a name for