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.

are they?" Abigail

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

appearance. Once you press the switch and toss them out, the 888

from these orbs can pierce through energy armor. So, any martial artist below the grandmaster level hit

raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Sounds like quite the

their expertise in crafting

Blooms was one of their eight renowned hidden weapons. Its fame spread throughout the martial

many celestial stones can our Phantom Blooms fetch?" the two

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

Both men

had plenty of hidden weapons like these in the Dawson Clan, but they took

were scarce, and the brothers desperately

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

one of them could make a

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

martial artist stepped up. He placed a bottle of tablets on

a solid item. How about

then!" The man's face beamed with

quite rare for ordinary martial artists to come by. However, it wasn't a prized

four celestial stones in exchange was undoubtedly a

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

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Alchem Sect leading the way, many martial artists gathered