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!”

his hand and formed a seal, the talisman erupted in a blinding burst

with its sheer presence. Beneath

two moves with precision. First, he unleashed Stormcraft to create an opening that diverted Dustin’s attention while achieving his tactical

if a mountain were bearing down on him. He would be rendered immobile or at risk of being

burst of lightning. However, the illusion of the mountain above descended upon

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

artist had been subjected to the weight of that

power is terrifying,” Dustin thought. He was astonished by

the Divine Talisman was the hardest to master and

types of Divine Talismans, and the Summit Shift talisman was just one of them. So, it wasn’t a surprise that Sacred Wyrm Summit could uphold its

“Got him!”

with relief. Dustin had been a real challenge, and without the Divine Talisman, Caleb wouldn’t

Summit Shift

Wyrm Summit. He

might not have won if it weren’t for

decided, the spectators erupted

enthusiasm. After all, they had wagered on him, and a victory would mean

swift resolution. If Dustin draws his sword, who knows how this will

Jeremiah closely and witnessed the terrifying power of that one sword strike.

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