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.

feet wide. Emeret was half-kneeling in that pit as

dust, with blood dripping from his hands. His overall

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

few ragged breaths, Emeret couldn’t hold back anymore. He coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper and his

remained icy and detached. He

and it was a devastating defeat. When Glenn drew his sword, he finally grasped the true extent of the gap

were 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 unleash Phoenix Soaring, which absorbed

the ring, he was confident and believed his advanced sword skills would allow him to stand toe-to-toe with

technique was meaningless. If he couldn’t even

right did he have to challenge

the strength of the

the guild a. few years before Glenn. Yet, he couldn’t even withstand a single strike from Glenn’s

that Glenn is going to take the champion title

spectators gazed at the imposing figure of Glenn in the battle ring, they couldn’t help but whisper among

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

of his

strike from Glenn. This stark reality showcased Glenn’s incredible strength. The gap in power between them was staggering. No one in the