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,

around it with its sheer presence. Beneath this enormous

diverted Dustin’s attention while achieving his

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

true energy to disperse the burst of lightning. However, the illusion

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

grandmaster martial artist had been subjected to the weight of that mountain, they would surely be crushed

Divine Talisman. Its power is terrifying,” Dustin thought. He was astonished by the crushing force pressing

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

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

“Got him!”

lit up with relief. Dustin had been a real challenge, and without the Divine Talisman, Caleb wouldn’t have been able to suppress

of the Summit Shift talisman. It

Wyrm Summit. He

was intense. Caleb might not have won if it

seemingly decided, the spectators

were especially thrilled as they shouted their praises with enthusiasm. After all, they

your disciple 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

witnessed the terrifying power of that one sword strike.

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