An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Phoenix Soaring!”

Under immense pressure, Emeret used every ounce of his strength. His internal energy surged like a tidal wave, and he channeled it into his silver sword. It flared with a sharp glow that was nearly blinding.

Then, he leaped into the air. He merged with his sword and transformed into a massive Sacred Phoenix. With a mighty cry, the phoenix flew toward the golden sword descending from above.

The silver phoenix, gleaming from head to tail, flapped its wings and unleashed a wind storm. Its power was overwhelming, and it seemed like it could break through the clouds and soar into the sky. After a brief pause in midair, it turned toward the golden sword.

Another loud boom resounded as the earth trembled and energy surged in every direction. The entire battle ring rumbled while the protective barrier rippled like waves. It shook violently as

if it were on the verge of collapse. At the center of the explosion, the golden sword collided with the Phoenix’s beak. The sword pressed down with a crushing force and relentlessly drove the Sacred Phoenix

toward the ground.

With another thunderous crash, the phoenix buckled under the weight and slammed into the battle ring. Dust and debris filled the air, and the ground shook violently as huge cracks splintered across the ring like jagged scars.

When the dust settled, the scene in the battle ring left everyone speechless. The battle ring, spanning about 100

yards, was now filled with cracks that resembled a giant spider web from above.

center lay a gaping pit roughly 30 feet wide. Emeret was half-kneeling in that pit as

covered with dust, with blood dripping from his hands. His overall

was now broken in half and had lost its brilliance. He used the broken sword to prop himself

up a mouthful of blood, his

remained icy and detached. He hadn’t moved an inch since

defeat. When Glenn drew his sword, he finally grasped the true extent of

no flashy moves or elaborate techniques. Instead, it was just a downward strike that nearly cost him his life. Emeret would already be dead if it hadn’t been for the surge of power that allowed him to

the ring, he was confident and believed his advanced sword skills would allow him

realized that against absolute power, any technique was meaningless.

right did he have to

strength of the number one on the

the Sword Union, and Emeret joined the guild a. few years before Glenn. Yet, he couldn’t even withstand a

that Glenn is going to take the champion title in this Combat

in the battle ring, they couldn’t help

fought his way through every match to reach the top eight.

of

someone of his caliber couldn’t block a single strike from Glenn. This stark reality showcased Glenn’s incredible strength. The gap in power between them was staggering. No one in the entire venue had exhibited such overwhelming dominance