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

aware of the tension between Seth and the Sword Union. A year ago, he had gone out of

disciple, Glenn felt a surge of competitive fire and an urge to test his skills against Dustin. After all, Dustin’s recent performances

something Glenn couldn’t

spat coldly. With his ultimate grandmaster skills and the

Legendary List? Today is the day for a new

us soon enough.” Glenn’s words were clipped and cold. He preferred action over idle chatter. To him, strength would be

draw your

match-up rules remained the same -the first number against

and reached into the black box

time. Instead, he raised the ball above. his head for everyone to see. He had drawn the number

nor Glenn stepped forward. So, she walked forward and pulled a ball from

number three.” She raised the number

thing you’re not up against me. At least now you

would fight contestant number four, while contestant number two would

loudest mouth. Do you even know what ‘reality check’ means?” she shot back

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

weakest of the four, yet he dared to be so arrogant. It was shocking

Before his breakthrough, he might have felt uncertain about

turn, Dustin stepped forward to draw from the

had drawn the number two, which meant 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

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