An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"Even Master Howler is here. It looks like we'll be leaving empty-handed."

"Plans don't always unfold the way we want."

"I thought we could forge ahead, but now it appears surrendering is our only option."

Everyone shook their heads and let out collective sighs.

Damien's reputation preceded him as one of the top elite in the southwest, and his status seemed unmatched. Despite Dustin being a young grandmaster, everyone thought he would be powerless in the presence of such top-tier individuals, considering the significant gap that exists between grandmasters.

Dustin raised an eyebrow. "The master of the Drakes Dominion Order, right? You're the top elite in the southwest, often referred to as the peak level of martial arts?"

While observing Damien's presence, Dustin sensed that he was likely in the late stages of being a grandmaster. Undoubtedly, Damien's strength positioned him as a regional overlord.

claim to be

his feigned modesty, pride gleamed in his eyes. As the leader of the top five ultimate grandmasters in the Southwest, he hadn't faced a worthy opponent in over

I didn't expect Master Howler to engage in a match with the juniors over some worldly possessions. It's a

like these naturally

squinted and asked, "So, no room for

smile. "If you're up for negotiating, it's definitely doable. I've always had an

only will I make you the deputy master, but you'll

sent ripples of surprise through the crowd. Jackson and the others were caught off guard, and even the

second only to the master. It commanded respect, even from senior elders who typically wouldn't bow

to choose treasures

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