An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

After the quarterfinals, it was time for a break. With noon approaching, contestants and spectators needed food and water to recharge.

An hour later, the venue was buzzing. with excitement again as Oron stepped onto the battle ring. He was accompanied by a Sacred Wrym Summit disciple, who carried a black box filled with numbered balls.

“It’s almost time. I’d like to invite the top four contestants to the ring to draw lots,” Oron announced as he surveyed the crowd.

Amidst a wave of enthusiastic applause, four figures ascended the battle ring one after another. First in line was Glenn, with Fenley right behind him, followed by Abigail and Dustin.

“Sir, we’re in the semifinals. Good luck! “Abigail winked playfully at Dustin as she stepped into the ring.

“You too,” he replied with a smile.

Given Abigail’s strength, her odds against Glenn were slim. However, if she faced Fenley, she would have a solid chance at victory.

After all, Fenley had only just broken through to the ultimate grandmaster level. In contrast, Abigail had been at that level for nearly a year.

With her Phoenix bloodline fully awakened, her abilities were at their peak. If she were given a few more years to develop, the possibilities for her future would be limitless.

“Glenn, I hope we’re paired together for a decisive showdown.” Fenley’s gaze was sharp and filled with fighting spirit.

Abigail and Dustin were insignificant in his eyes. Instead, Fenley regarded Glenn as his sole rival. If he could defeat Glenn, the championship title would be within his reach.

“You’d best abandon that thought, or you’ll face a crushing defeat,” Glenn replied impassively. To him, Fenley wasn’t a worthy opponent.

At that instant, Dustin sparked his curiosity. He had learned that Dustin was Seth’s disciple. 1

also aware of the tension between Seth and the Sword Union. A year ago, he had gone out of his way to challenge

met Seth’s disciple, Glenn felt a surge of competitive fire and an urge to test his skills

Glenn couldn’t afford to

With his ultimate grandmaster skills and the unpredictable Four Elements

thought, “So what if you topped the Legendary List? Today is the

words were clipped and cold. He preferred action over idle chatter.

please draw your lots,” Oron

same

stepped forward and reached into the black

for everyone

looked around and noticed that neither Dustin nor Glenn stepped forward. So, she

raised the number ball without

remarked, “Good thing you’re not up against me. At least now you have a

rules, contestant number one would fight contestant number four, while contestant number

talking. You’re the weakest here, yet you’ve got the loudest mouth. Do you even know what ‘reality check’ means?” she

the top of the Legendary List, while she was ranked second. On the

four, yet he dared to be so

he might have felt uncertain about

stepped forward to draw from the box. When he saw the number

he would face her in the ring. They were essentially in a mentor-and- student relationship-getting matched against her was far from what Dustin had hoped

had drawn the number two, which left Glenn with the number one. Glenn showed his number, and