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!”

a seal, the talisman

it with its sheer presence. Beneath this enormous mountain, Dustin

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

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

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

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

had been subjected to the weight of that mountain,

Dustin thought. He was astonished by the crushing force pressing on

Talisman was the hardest to master and the

one of them. So, it wasn’t a surprise that Sacred Wyrm Summit could uphold its reputation as a leader in the

“Got him!”

immobilized, Caleb’s face lit up with relief. Dustin had been a real challenge, and without the Divine Talisman, Caleb wouldn’t

the Summit Shift

to unleash his signature technique from Sacred Wyrm Summit. He

This match was intense. Caleb might not have won if it weren’t for the Divine Talisman determining the

the outcome seemingly decided, the spectators erupted into lively

as they shouted their praises with enthusiasm. After all, they had wagered on him, and

your disciple is quite smart. He understands the importance of a swift resolution. If Dustin draws his sword, who knows

and witnessed the terrifying power of that one sword strike. It was not something an ordinary grandmaster martial artist could

The fight isn’t over yet. Seth’s disciple doesn’t