An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

The spear hummed and shimmered with silver light as it exuded a bone- chilling cold. The air began to warp wherever it passed, letting out a sharp, ear-splitting screech.

Azalea didn’t dare take it head-on. She quickly retreated, and her hands formed intricate signs as she murmured an incantation. She pointed toward Veronica, who was chasing her.

The battle ring suddenly erupted with a mass of black vines. These vines, almost as if they possessed a mind of their own, shot up with incredible speed.

It wrapped around Veronica’s feet and rapidly coiled upward. Within the blink of an eye, her legs, hips, and waist were ensnared entirely. She was immobilized.

“Huh?” Veronica frowned.

She was about to raise her spear to counterattack when two thicker vines shot up from the ground, wrapping around her arms and forcefully pulling them apart. Within seconds, the black vines had her tied up like a prisoner.

What was most alarming was the sheer strength of these vines. They were incredibly tough, and Veronica couldn’t break free. She struggled, but it was in vain.

“What kind of sorcery is this? How is it so sinister?”

“This is bad. Veronica is in danger!”

“This was a cheap shot. She ambushed her!”

The Celestial Alliance disciples grew anxious as they saw Veronica bound by the vines. They never expected Azalea to wield such a strange and unpredictable technique.

“Now!”

Azalea seized the opportunity. Her hands formed another set of hand signs and pointed at the immobilized Veronica. 1

thunderous roar, a scorching flame burst forth. It swiftly transformed into a ferocious tiger. The tiger roared silently and charged at Veronica

“This is bad!”

their feet in alarm. But they could only watch

Veronica’s done

None of them had expected Veronica, with her incredible spear mastery and formidable skills, to

Veronica lose?” Aurora’s

match lasted less than three minutes. After only a few exchanges, Veronica, with all

just begun.” Fenley narrowed his eyes slightly.

couldn’t handle this level of threat, she wasn’t worthy of the

finished speaking, a powerful energy suddenly erupted from within the

flames exploded. It sent the fiery shards and thrashing tendrils

a figure shrouded in an icy chill shot out from the exploding flames. The spear gleamed with silver

with the elegance of a swan in flight. It was as silent and deadly as a

“Too fast!”

had time to react. She hastily raised her arms to block,

explosive force. The barrier barely held for a heartbeat before shattering

spear continued its advance,

was about

metallic clang, Veronica’s spear was suddenly flung away by an invisible force. The impact sent

“Hmm?”

noticed the small