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?"

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

toss them out, the 888 poisoned needles concealed inside this iron orb will erupt with formidable force in just two

added, "The poisoned needles from these orbs can pierce through energy armor. So, any

an eyebrow and smiled. "Sounds

for their expertise in crafting hidden weapons and

Blooms was one of their eight renowned hidden weapons.

how many celestial stones can our Phantom Blooms

consumables, after all. Once used, they're gone. How about one 'Phantom Blooms' in

Both men grinned

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

stones were scarce, and the brothers desperately

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

one of them could make

of these tablets, and you'll see a major boost in strength in no time. How many celestial stones

placed a bottle of tablets

solid item. How about four

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

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

four celestial stones in exchange

the Sacred Armory Order. Sharper and tougher than the average

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

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