An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

As Azalea stared at the overwhelming golden wave, her eyes narrowed, and her heart raced. She had expected a few more exchanges, but Kendricks’s opening move was terrifying.

Without hesitating, she flicked her wrist and pulled out a red paper parasol that seemed to appear from nowhere.

The parasol gleamed with deep red hues, and its surface etched with mysterious runes. As light danced over its surface, the runes began to pulse and whirl as if infused with life.

“The Abyssal Parasol?” The spectators immediately recognized the origin of the red paper parasol.

The Abyssal Parasol was a powerful defensive divine artifact known for its dark and formidable properties. It was once the prized possession of the Abyssal Legion, but it was believed to have been lost after their downfall. Surprisingly, it ended up in the hands of the Mystic Arts Order.

“Go!” Azalea opened the parasol and thrust it forward against the golden wave. It shot into the air and shone brightly. A layer of crimson light instantly surrounded her, and from afar, it appeared as if she was standing inside a massive eggshell.

The golden wave crashed down with immense force, slamming against the crimson barrier with an ear-splitting roar. The barrier shook violently under the impact. It distorted and wavered against the relentless onslaught.

Inside the barrier, Azalea was deep in concentration, forming hand seals. As the golden wave pounded relentlessly, her body began to tremble, and sweat beaded on her forehead.

Even with the protection of the Abyssal Parasol, Kendricks’ assault was overwhelming. At that moment, she understood the terrifying power of those ranked on the Legendary List. Even a casual strike from one of them could put her life at risk.

“Oh? You still have something else up your sleeve?” He raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised.

and her skills were mediocre. Typically, he could finish her off with

that could block

Even with the Abyssal Parasol shielding her, it would only take

see if you can still block my attack.” Kendricks wasted no time and raised his golden

which was more terrifying

rippled outward. The barrier instantly shattered, and the Abyssal Parasol

had gone pale, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. Although the attack hadn’t struck her directly, the shockwave and recoil

my attack without

shattering the barrier, he raised his saber again and swung at her

fancy moves.

from her bosom and hurled it toward the incoming blade

golden aura shattered with a loud explosion. Then, a streak of blue lightning struck Kendricks

several steps. His

stood there in shock as he stared at the wound on his chest. It had a charred mark where the blue lightning had struck him. Though

by the fact that a seemingly weak woman had injured him than by the pain itself. What should have been an effortless victory had

instant, the spectators were equally

that right? That beauty injured

to injure the eighth- ranked