An Understated Dominance - Chapter 2298

Glenn and Fenley were two of the smartest fighters in the martial arts world. Because of the fierce rivalry between the Sword Union and the Celestial Alliance, they saw each other as fierce competitors.

Fenley had just made a big leap in his training before the tournament and was excited to finally face Glenn. He could hardly wait for their showdown.

On the other hand, Glenn was not eager to fight Fenley. While Fenley was filled with excitement, Glenn felt indifferent. Ever since he reached the top of the Legendary List, he didn’t see many of his peers as true rivals anymore, except for Logan, who had been missing for years.

Right now, Glenn was focused on the champions of the Champ-Tier List, the highest level of power in the martial arts world. He planned to defeat one top competitor after another and overcome every challenge until he reached the top. He wasn’t interested in the past; his eyes were set on the future.

Suddenly, Caleb, wearing ragged robes, stood up, stretched, and unintentionally blocked the view between Glenn and Fenley.

Glenn shifted his gaze and sat down next to Cyrus. He closed his eyes to concentrate and ignore the distractions around him.

Fenley quickly regained his focus. Knowing that he would eventually face Glenn in the tournament, he decided to take his time. He wanted to defeat Glenn in the finals to win the championship title. This victory would bring him great honor and improve the Celestial Alliance’s reputation, silencing any doubts about his abilities.

“Man, these guys are tough. I really shouldn’t have entered this tournament,” Caleb said, looking at Glenn and Fenley. He shook his head and sighed, realizing he was not cut out for competition.

Caleb just wanted a quiet life without any drama. But after being pressured by Humminghill, he found himself with no choice. With high expectations on him, he knew he couldn’t relax.

He had to finish in the top three to secure his place in the top eight and avoid disappointing Kaden. If he didn’t, he would face punishment when he got back.

His main hope was to avoid facing Glenn or Fenley in the early rounds. Battling either of them would be his worst luck.

“Look! It’s Mr. Marshall from the Celestial Alliance!” someone shouted.

The crowd erupted in excitement.

From the southeast, a distinguished middle-aged man in white robes walked toward them. He had sharp features and a commanding presence, and he was accompanied by several elders.

The man in white moved through the crowd with a warm smile. He greeted familiar faces with genuine friendliness.

This was Alloy, the guildmaster of the Celestial Alliance, along with several elders.

Unlike Cyrus, who was stern and distant, Alloy was friendly and approachable. He greeted everyone with a smile, showing no hint of arrogance.

“Greetings, Mr. Marshall,” people called out.

At that moment, leaders and disciples from various guilds stood up to show their respect. The Celestial Alliance had members all over the land, making its influence far greater than that of any other guild.

To many, the Celestial Alliance was the top guild in Dragonmarsh. Even though the Sword Union was gaining popularity, the Celestial Alliance still overshadowed it.

Unlike the secretive Sword Union, the Celestial Alliance was well-connected with many other guilds and often played a key role in events.

Alloy had taken on the role of mediator for smaller factions, which was why nearly half of the martial world forces were linked to them.

When Alloy walked in, it was clear that the gathered guilds held him in high regard. This was a stark contrast to how they reacted to Cyrus.

“Mr. Marshall, it’s been a while. How have you been?” Kaden stood up right away to greet Alloy, his face brightening with a warm smile as if they were old friends reuniting.

“Thank you for asking, Sage Foyer. I’ve been enjoying a leisurely life—mostly feeding fish and playing with the birds,” Alloy replied, returning the smile.

He continued, “If you’re free, I’d love for you to come by. I recently added some interesting artworks and classic manuscripts to my collection, but I’m having trouble understanding them. It would be great to hear your thoughts.”

“It would be my pleasure,” Kaden said with a smile.

The two continued their friendly conversation until they finally took their seats.

“Oh? Mr. Hadley? I heard you were in seclusion for training. I didn’t expect to see you here today,” Alloy said, noticing Cyrus on the other side and greeting him with a smile.

“We never miss an event like this,” Cyrus replied coolly.

He added, “It seems you’re always looking for ways to push your agenda. Don’t tell me you’re using this chance to recruit new disciples for the Celestial Alliance?”

“A wise bird chooses the best tree to perch on,” Alloy said with a knowing smile. “If any young talents want to join my guild, they’re more than welcome.”

“You’re still as picky as ever,” Cyrus scoffed.

“I can’t compare myself to you, who only selects the finest. Unfortunately, your resources are too limited to nurture such talent. I remember several of your disciples joined our guild this year,” Alloy remarked.

Alloy asked calmly, “What do you think about this unfair treatment?”

Cyrus replied with a sneer, “Hmph! They’re just rejects. I don’t care if we let them go. We don’t need any dead weight.”

As they spoke, the tension grew. Their disciples shot each other angry looks, and it was clear that a fight could start at any moment.