An Understated Dominance - Chapter 2296

The next day at Sacred Wyrm Summit, people began arriving as the sun rose. Key leaders from every faction and major guild filled the area, with many experts and elites gathering in great numbers. The atmosphere at Sacred Wyrm Summit was buzzing with excitement.

For the important figures in attendance, the earlier Group C and B matches were just practice runs. The real highlight of the day would be the battles among the talented fighters in Group A, as these matches would likely influence the future of the martial arts world.

The contestants in Group A were either young grandmasters chosen by top guilds or skilled fighters who had fought their way up from thousands of competitors. Any of the 32 fighters in this round had the potential to change the game. Today’s matches would narrow the group from 32 down to eight, selecting the very best among the talented fighters.

Naturally, everyone was eager to see the event unfold. Even the big names who usually preferred to stay in the background came out to watch. The results of these battles would have a significant impact on the martial world, and no one wanted to miss it.

Dustin, Grace, and a few others arrived early at the tournament venue. As one of the top 32 contestants, Dustin was set to compete that day.

Before the matches could start, the contestants needed to draw lots according to the tournament rules. There were 32 numbered tiles, each representing a different contestant.

The matchups would be arranged in an opposing bracket format: contestant number one would face number 32, contestant number two would face number 31, and so on. After the first round determined the top 16 fighters, another draw would take place to set the matchups for the top eight. The draw was about to begin.

a hidden location, so his appearance surprised everyone.

Dustin settled into his seat and looked around. Today’s audience was mostly made up of experts from both the righteous and dark guilds. This Combat Tournament allowed anyone strong enough to join, regardless of their background, as long as they didn’t cause trouble at the Sacred Wyrm Summit. Because of this, even those considered outlaws had worked hard to send their best disciples to compete against the prestigious guilds.

The matches were unpredictable, making the tournament exciting. A contestant could have bad luck and face a top-ranked opponent early on, which might end their journey in the top 32. On the other hand, good luck could help someone reach the top eight more easily.

Suddenly, a ripple of surprise went through the crowd. “Look! The bigwig from Sacred Wyrm Summit is here!” More than half the spectators stood up. Dustin followed their gaze and saw a middle-aged man in a purple robe, holding rosary beads.

This man had a handsome face and a gentle demeanor. His warm smile made everyone feel at ease. Although he didn’t seem intimidating, no one dared to underestimate him. The purple robe indicated that he was the Honored Sage of the True Order.

This man was Kaden Foyer, the newly appointed Sage of Sacred Wyrm Summit. He was also a top-ranked fighter on the Champ-Tier List. Until now, the major guilds believed Kaden, the successor to the Sage title, was still hiding away. His unexpected appearance added a buzz of excitement to the tournament.

the wings at Sacred Wrym Summit. Today, as he put on the purple celestial robe, the truth became clear.

Arion, the former Sage, had officially passed the throne to Kaden. From now on, Kaden would be the Sage of Sacred Wrym Summit.

“I didn’t expect Kaden to take over the Sage position so quietly. Even our guild didn’t hear a thing about it,” Aurora said, her eyes narrowing in thought.

The Celestial Alliance had a vast network and was known for gathering information, second only to the Zenith Society. They usually found out first when something important happened in the martial world. Yet, Kaden’s rise to Sage had gone unnoticed.

“It’s not surprising we missed it. Sacred Wrym Summit is a place we usually avoid,” Alicia said casually.

Despite being a large organization, the Celestial Alliance knew better than to meddle in the matters concerning Aylka, West Lucozia, and Sacred Wrym Summit. They kept their distance from anything involving these three powerful forces.

“Looks like Sacred Wrym Summit is using this Combat Tournament to boost Kaden’s image,” Fenley said, stroking his chin thoughtfully.

Kaden had kept a low profile, so he wasn’t widely known in the martial world. Many people might not have heard of him if it weren’t for his recent ranking on the Champ-Tier List.

By wearing the Sage’s celestial robe at this tournament, Kaden made a bold statement. The purpose behind his decision was intriguing and worth thinking about.

With everyone watching, Kaden stepped forward, flanked by Oron and Caleb. Although Kaden and Caleb were officially master and apprentice, they were actually father and son.

A figure approached and said respectfully, “Greetings, Sage Foyer. I’m Arson Blake, guildmaster of Boulderthorn.”

“It’s an honor to meet you, Sage Foyer. I’m Xamen Scarle,”

Kaden stood there, now the guildmaster of the Scarlesun guild.

Another leader stepped forward and said, “Hello, Sage Foyer. I’m Claude Yason, the leader of Blizzard Union.”

“Hello, Sage Foyer. I’m Chester Newbery, the leader of the Embersteel Order,” added another leader.

Soon, important members from different guilds and their followers stood up to pay their respects to Kaden, the newly appointed sage.

At that moment, all eyes were on Kaden.