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!”

Caleb raised his hand and formed a seal,

illusion of a massive mountain materialized from thin air, overshadowing everything around it with its sheer presence.

attention while achieving his tactical goal. Then,

bearing down on him. He would be rendered immobile or at risk of being crushed to death. This lethal combination left no room

Dustin channeled his true energy to disperse the burst of lightning. However, the illusion of the mountain above descended upon him with crushing

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

weight of that mountain, they would surely be crushed or

power is terrifying,” Dustin thought.

Divine Talisman was the hardest to master

Shift talisman was just one of them. So, it wasn’t a surprise that Sacred Wyrm Summit could uphold its reputation as a leader

“Got him!”

immobilized, Caleb’s face lit up with relief. Dustin had been a real challenge, and without the Divine Talisman,

of the Summit Shift

Sacred Wyrm Summit. He may have lost, but he’s

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

outcome seemingly decided, the spectators

they

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

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

soon. The fight isn’t over yet. Seth’s disciple doesn’t go down that easily,” Cyrus