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

the Dawson Clan's specially crafted hidden weapons, the Phantom Blooms!" the

appearance. Once you press the switch and toss them out, the 888 poisoned needles concealed inside this iron orb

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

raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Sounds like quite

Dawson Clan was well-known for their expertise in crafting hidden weapons and

eight renowned hidden weapons. Its fame spread throughout the martial

can our Phantom Blooms fetch?" the two

they're consumables, after all. Once used, they're gone. How about one 'Phantom Blooms' in exchange for three celestial stones? What do you think?" Abigail

men

weapons like these in the Dawson Clan, but they took

celestial stones were scarce, and the brothers desperately needed them. After all, refusing the offer would

a lucrative proposition. If they managed to win another round, those six stones would double to 12, resulting in a substantial

celestial stones, one of them could make

to bet. This is the Alchem Sect's Divinix. Pop one of these tablets, and you'll see a major boost in strength in no time. How many celestial stones is

tablets on

How about four celestial stones?"

The man's face beamed with

of 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

four celestial stones in

in! Feast your eyes on the Bloodbane Sword from the Sacred

the Nimbus Clan. It turns you into a shadow in combat—elusive as a ghost, making you a tricky target and boosting

exciting bet. Presenting our specialty, the Dusk Giltfish. It's mouth-wateringly delicious and replenishes your life force and vitality upon consumption—a truly

leading the way, many martial artists gathered around. They were eager to place