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.

just reached grandmaster level, and her skills were mediocre. Typically, he could finish her off with a single strike, so he didn’t bother to

a defensive divine artifact that could block his attack,

Even with the Abyssal

no time and raised his golden saber.

was more terrifying

instantly shattered, and the Abyssal Parasol hovering in the air dimmed and fell

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

you block my attack without

After shattering the barrier,

simple and brutal as before, without any fancy moves. The golden blade aura crashed down

expression changed. She quickly pulled a blue talisman from her bosom

Then, a streak of blue lightning struck Kendricks with

stumbled back several steps. His clothes were in tatters,

mark where the blue lightning had struck him. Though it wasn’t a life- threatening injury, the searing pain

seemingly weak woman had injured him than by the pain itself. What should have been an effortless victory had left him looking ragged

instant, the spectators were equally stunned and

that right? That

the eighth-