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.

pit roughly 30 feet wide. Emeret was

was covered with dust, with blood dripping from his

its brilliance.

a mouthful of blood, his face as pale as

He

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

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

he was confident and believed his advanced sword skills would allow him to

any technique was meaningless. If

what right did he have to challenge

the strength of the number one on the

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

Glenn is going to take

imposing figure of Glenn in the battle ring, they couldn’t help but

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

best 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