An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 1197: The Life-and-Death Duel Commences

Under Ronald’s command, a life-and-death contract was presented. Without hesitation, both participants inked their signatures on the contract and pressed their fingerprints onto it.

In ordinary martial arts contests, outcomes often relied on fate, but there was an unspoken understanding that in non-feudal situations, the victor would usually show some leniency. However, this was no ordinary duel. With the life-and-death contract in effect, those merciful conventions were cast aside.

There would be no holding back, no room for retreat—only a battle to the death remained. There were no other alternatives: life or death.

“Dustin, this is the riskiest choice you’ve ever made,” Ronald declared.

As soon as the contract was sealed, Ronald’s entire demeanor underwent a transformation. His earlier grace and composure gave way to a sharp and tremendous power. His presence emitted an overwhelming pressure that permeated the arena.

In an instant, the spectators in the crowd felt their bodies burdened, as if an invisible weight rested on their shoulders, causing their breath to quicken. The less sturdy among them started to breathe heavily, sweat forming on their foreheads.

“What an incredible display of power from a grandmaster. Is this the true might of the Martial Arts Alliance’s leader?”

reverence for

he could radiate the

their destiny. Today, it’s your day

releasing a pressure

emitted incredibly potent auras, and their collision

acted as an invisible boundary, dividing the arena into two domains: on the left, Dustin’s

direct combat had begun, they

by step. His aura continued to grow,

Rumble!

clashed, resulting in sporadic bursts of

an outsider’s perspective, Ronald had the upper

actually fought, it seems like Dustin is already losing momentum. How

haven’t even started, and he’s already in this situation. Isn’t this too early to

contract so lightly, it’s as if he’s