An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Really? Since you’re so confident, I’ll be watching closely,” Alloy replied with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. The chance to mess with Cyrus was too good to pass up.

When Cyrus had sparred with Seth, he had been defeated by just one move. Since that day, he had lived in Seth’s shadow.

In other words, Seth had become the inner demon that Cyrus could never shake off-a haunting reminder of his limits.

As the tension brewed between Alloy and Cyrus in the stands, the situation in the battle ring had changed.

Caleb was engaged in an extended battle, and the strain on his internal energy had reached a critical point. He needed to maintain his Glow Incantation while using Stormcraft for his attacks. This combination led to a

rapid depletion of his energy.

In contrast, Dustin focused primarily on close-range combat. He relied on his agility and brute strength to unleash punches and kicks while creating openings. Additionally, he only used his internal energy to counter Caleb’s Stormcraft.

If Caleb didn’t change his approach soon, he knew defeat was just a heartbeat away.

“This can’t go on. I have to end this now,” he thought.

Aware that his internal energy was running low, he gritted his teeth and resolved to unleash his ultimate move.

“Stormcraft!”

Caleb formed a hand seal with one hand. With a swift thrust, a burst of lightning shot forward and expanded like a massive net to ensnare Dustin.

While unleashing Stormcraft, hẹ swiftly flicked his other hand. A yellow talisman shot out and hovered above Dustin’s head.

“Summit Shift!”

formed a seal, the talisman erupted in a blinding burst of

around it with its sheer presence. Beneath this enormous mountain, Dustin looked as small

create an opening that diverted Dustin’s attention while achieving his tactical goal. Then, he prepared

He would be

Dustin channeled his true energy to disperse the burst of lightning. However, the illusion of the mountain

body grow heavy under the immense pressure. The battle ring surface buckled under his feet,

weight of that mountain,

is the legendary Divine Talisman. Its power is terrifying,” Dustin

Summit, the Divine Talisman was the hardest to master and the most formidable

So, it wasn’t a surprise that Sacred Wyrm Summit could

“Got him!”

lit up with relief. Dustin had been a real challenge, and

Shift talisman. It definitely lives

Sacred Wyrm Summit. He may

might not have won if it weren’t for the

the outcome seemingly decided, the spectators

as they shouted their praises with enthusiasm. After all, they had wagered on him, and a victory would mean a substantial

is quite smart. He understands the importance of a swift resolution. If Dustin draws his sword, who knows how this will end?” Alloy said as he sipped his

witnessed the terrifying power of that one sword strike. It was not something an ordinary

yet. Seth’s disciple doesn’t go down that easily,” Cyrus said