An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2339 The minutes passed as the matches progressed. Before anyone realized it, half the day had already gone by.

The battle ring witnessed one intense match after another, with the ring constantly being patched up. Soon, the list of the top 16 contestants was announced.

For top-ranked martial artists on the Heavenly Immortals like Glenn, Abigail, and Fenley, the outcome was never in doubt—unless they faced each other. They won decisively and effortlessly.

For instance, Glenn's opponent didn't even put up a fight and chose to forfeit right away. After all, swordsmen could deal devastating damage.

As the top-ranked martial artist on the Legendary List, Glenn was an ultimate grandmaster. With just one strike, he could easily defeat an ordinary grandmaster. If his opponent hadn't forfeited, there was a high chance they could have been seriously injured.

Those who drew Glenn as an opponent were simply unlucky. In the battle ring, sometimes luck played a bigger role than skill.

Besides Glenn, Abigail, and Fenley, two other top-tier martial artists from the Legendary List made it into the top 16.

Kendricks, ranked eighth, was known for his mastery of blade techniques, and Jude, ranked tenth, was a spell-caster who

effortlessly defeated his opponent.

Of the top 16 contestants, six were from the Legendary List, with Dustin among them. If Sam hadn't lost to Caleb, there could have been one more from the list in the top 16.

The remaining ten contestants either came from major guilds or had long-established reputations, including some exceptionally talented individuals. Among them, the standout names were Jeremiah from Streuqua and George.

the final 16 contestants decided, it was time for a break. Every reputable major

invitations from the Mighty Three. Instead of giving a clear

had ties with all three major guilds, he figured refusing any of them wouldn't be inappropriate. So, he decided to brush off the situation and planned to make a quick exit after the matches.

break, the lot drawing began. They had to narrow the field to the top

matches from 16 to 8 were often more intense

let's have the 16 contestants come up to draw the

the victorious contestants

drawing rules were the same as before. Contestants would be matched randomly, with Number One against Number 16, Number

Dustin drew an eight again, which meant he would fight in the last

their numbers. After all, none of the contestants in the 16-to-8 round

target them. Conversely, knowing the opponent's identity in advance would allow for better preparation

information on their opponents after the draw. How

of lots is over. Please get ready as the match is about to start," Oron reminded the contestants as soon as the

less than half an hour left for the

asked as soon

drew number one." He

means you'll be fighting in the

voice. "I'll send someone to find out who you're