An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 2339 The minutes passed as the matches progressed. Before anyone realized it, half the day had already gone by.

The battle ring witnessed one intense match after another, with the ring constantly being patched up. Soon, the list of the top 16 contestants was announced.

For top-ranked martial artists on the Heavenly Immortals like Glenn, Abigail, and Fenley, the outcome was never in doubt—unless they faced each other. They won decisively and effortlessly.

For instance, Glenn’s opponent didn’t even put up a fight and chose to forfeit right away. After all, swordsmen could deal devastating damage.

As the top-ranked martial artist on the Legendary List, Glenn was an ultimate grandmaster. With just one strike, he could easily defeat an ordinary grandmaster. If his opponent hadn’t forfeited, there was a high chance they could have been seriously injured.

Those who drew Glenn as an opponent were simply unlucky. In the battle ring, sometimes luck played a bigger role than skill.

Besides Glenn, Abigail, and Fenley, two other top-tier martial artists from the Legendary List made it into the top 16.

Kendricks, ranked eighth, was known for his mastery of blade techniques, and Jude, ranked tenth, was a spell-caster who

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effortlessly defeated his opponent.

Of the top 16 contestants, six were from the Legendary List, with Dustin among them. If Sam hadn’t lost to Caleb, there could have been one more from the list in the top 16.

The remaining ten contestants either came from major guilds or had long-established reputations, including some exceptionally talented individuals. Among them, the standout names were Jeremiah from Streuqua and George.

contestants decided, it was time for a break. Every reputable major guild took advantage of this opportunity

enthusiastic invitations from the Mighty Three. Instead

them wouldn’t be inappropriate. So, he decided to

lot drawing began. They had to narrow the field to the top

matches from 16 to 8 were

contestants

the victorious contestants

were the same as before. Contestants would be matched randomly, with Number One against Number 16, Number Two against Number 15, Number Three

again, which meant he would fight in the

dared to reveal their numbers. After all, none of the contestants in the 16-to-8 round were

disclosure of their numbers could enable opponents to target them. Conversely, knowing the opponent’s identity in advance would allow for better preparation and increase the chances of

the draw. How much they discovered depended on

is about to start,” Oron reminded the contestants as

was less than half an

what number did you draw?” Aurora asked as soon as she

I drew number

one? That means you’ll be fighting

out who you’re up against.” “Don’t bother. It doesn’t