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

specially crafted hidden weapons, the Phantom Blooms!"

be deceived by their appearance. Once you press the switch and toss them out, the 888 poisoned needles concealed

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

and smiled. "Sounds like quite

was well-known for their expertise in crafting hidden weapons

eight renowned hidden weapons. Its fame spread throughout

celestial stones can our Phantom Blooms fetch?"

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

men

weapons like these in the Dawson Clan, but they took

brothers desperately needed them. After

was a lucrative proposition. If they managed to win another

of them could make

Alchem Sect's Divinix. Pop one of these tablets, and you'll see a major boost in strength in

stepped up. He placed a bottle of tablets on the table with eager anticipation

That's a solid item. How about four celestial

It's settled then!" The man's face beamed

and high-grade tablets, making it quite rare for ordinary martial artists to come by. However, it

getting four celestial stones in exchange was

your eyes on the Bloodbane Sword from the Sacred Armory Order. Sharper and tougher than the average

a shadow in combat—elusive

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Clan and the Alchem Sect leading the way,