An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The news of winning celestial stones sent a wave of excitement through the crowd of martial artists. If they were only mildly interested before, now they were practically buzzing with anticipation.

After all, chances to win celestial stones were as rare as finding a four-leaf clover. Plus, the chance to double their earnings was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

There was no way they would let this opportunity slip through their fingers.

Furthermore, any lingering doubts disappeared when they saw Dustin and the others win the celestial stones. So, some of the more daring martial artists started to step forward when Abigail beckoned.

Despite the Mystic Arts Order's less-than-stellar reputation, the irresistible allure of celestial stones outweighed any reservations. They were ready to take the risk.

After all, they were at the Sacred Wrym Summit. Hence, they wondered if anyone from the Mystic Arts Order would be bold enough to stir up trouble over the payout.

"Can we place the bet?"

Two young men in their twenties who closely resembled each other were the first to step forward. They appeared to be brothers.

They weren't participants in the competition. Instead, they were spectators to enjoy the fight.

They couldn't resist trying it since encountering such an enticing betting opportunity.

"Sure." Abigail nodded with a smile. "Anyone interested can join the betting, but I'm curious about the items you will wager. By the way, I don't accept just any ordinary items."

The two men exchanged glances before reaching into their pockets. They each pulled out a fist-sized iron orb.

The iron orbs were completely black and appeared plain at first glance. However, those with keen eyes would notice something unique.

The surface of the orbs was riddled with countless tiny holes resembling pinpricks. These holes were densely packed and covered every inch of the iron orbs' surface.

they?" Abigail asked

hidden weapons, the Phantom Blooms!" the man on the left

them out, the

"The poisoned needles from these orbs can pierce through energy armor. So, any martial artist below the grandmaster

and

for their expertise in crafting

was one of their eight renowned hidden

stones can our

How about one 'Phantom Blooms' in exchange for three

men grinned

weapons like these in

scarce, and the brothers desperately needed them. After all, refusing the

to win another round, those six stones would

one of

Pop one of these tablets, and you'll see

He placed a bottle of tablets on the table

That's a solid item. How about four celestial stones?"

settled then!" The man's face beamed

Divinix fell somewhere between standard and high-grade tablets, making it quite rare for ordinary martial artists to come by. However, it wasn't a prized

getting four celestial stones in

on the Bloodbane Sword from the Sacred Armory Order. Sharper and

It turns you into a shadow in combat—elusive as a ghost,

us in on the action! We can't let Terra Haven be left out of this exciting bet. Presenting our specialty, the Dusk Giltfish. It's mouth-wateringly delicious and replenishes

the Dawson Clan and the Alchem Sect leading the way, many martial artists gathered around. They were eager to place their