An Understated Dominance - Chapter 2319

Before Jermaine could react, George grabbed him by the neck and lifted him with one hand, as easily as if he were picking up a chicken.

Jermaine gasped for breath, his face turning bright red. He struggled, kicking and flailing, but couldn’t break free from George’s strong grip.

“You’re ridiculously weak,” George said, shaking his head in disdain. He tightened his hold, showing just how little effort it took to overpower Jermaine.

Jermaine felt helpless; he couldn’t even defend himself against George’s moves. What frustrated him the most was that George was only using a small fraction of his strength.

Soon, George lost interest in tormenting such a weak opponent. He preferred battles that challenged him. He knew that defeating strong foes was the only way to intimidate the Dragonmarsh martial artists. Facing someone like Jermaine, however, left him disappointed.

Suddenly, Jermaine shouted, “Shadow Slip!” In a panic, he quickly formed a hand seal.

To George’s surprise, Jermaine’s body shrank, slipping out of his grasp like a boneless cat. He rolled away on the ground, putting some distance between them, and panted heavily. His flushed face gradually returned to normal.

“Oh?” George raised an eyebrow, intrigued by this turn of events. He realized Jermaine might not be as weak as he first thought and could have some special techniques he hadn’t revealed yet.

“Giant, I’ll admit you’re strong enough to make me use Shadow Slip,” Jermaine said, touching his sore neck. A fierce look appeared in his eyes. “But this is where it ends.”

He added, “Next, you’ll witness the powerful secret method of the Soultech Union. I was saving it for the final match, but I didn’t expect to use it on you now. It feels like overkill, but I have no choice.”

With that, Jermaine took out a…

Jermaine swallowed a black pill and clasped his hands together, beginning to recite an incantation.

Slowly, a dark shadow started to rise from his body. It looked like swirling smoke, twisting and turning until it formed a figure that was nearly identical to Jermaine.

The onlookers gasped in fear.

“Is that the Soultech Union’s secret move, the Phantom Reaper technique?” one person whispered.

“I’ve heard this technique is eerie and mysterious. It can slip past any defenses and attack a person’s soul directly,” another added.

“If someone with a weak soul gets hit by it, they could become an idiot or even die instantly. It’s a method that can kill without leaving a trace.”

“Rumor has it that the Phantom Reaper technique was lost because it was too hard to master. Even the guildmaster couldn’t do it. I can’t believe Jermaine has actually succeeded. The Soultech Union might be making a strong comeback,” someone exclaimed.

The crowd murmured in shock as they stared at the phantom hovering above Jermaine’s head.

Two hundred years ago, the Soultech Union was one of the top three forces in the martial world, mainly because of their guildmaster’s skill with the Phantom Reaper technique.

Few dared to challenge them. Anyone who opposed the guildmaster mysteriously died, including many top fighters.

After the guildmaster’s death, the Soultech Union began to decline because mastering the Phantom Reaper technique was so difficult. A single mistake could leave a practitioner mentally incapacitated.

Now, Jermaine was the only one in the Soultech Union who had successfully mastered it, suggesting that the Soultech Union might rise again.

“What is the Phantom Reaper technique? Is it really that powerful?” Alicia asked, tilting her head in curiosity.

curiosity.

Grace began to explain, “The Phantom Reaper technique is a powerful way to cultivate the soul. It is said to directly attack a person’s soul and destroy their mind.”

She continued, “Nothing can stop it unless the victim’s soul is stronger than the one using the technique. If the victim’s soul is weak, there’s no escaping death once the technique hits.”

“That sounds terrifying,” Alicia said, her eyes wide. The idea of a soul-targeting attack sent chills down her spine.

“How do you figure out how strong someone’s soul is?” Aurora asked suddenly.

“It’s hard to tell,” Grace replied, shaking her head. “Techniques that involve the soul are very difficult to master. They require great talent and strong willpower.”

She continued, “Without those, it’s easy to overdo it and suffer mental damage. In the entire martial world, fewer than five people have mastered soul techniques.”

Aurora frowned and asked, “If the Phantom Reaper technique can be used, doesn’t that make the Soultech Union unbeatable?”

“Not necessarily,” Grace said, shaking her head again. “Even though this technique is strong, it has weaknesses. For one, the person using it becomes immobile while performing the technique. If the opponent attacks them, it can disrupt the technique.”

“Usually, those who use such techniques avoid risky moves because they are too dangerous. Right now, Jermaine is desperate and has no choice but to take this risk.”

“I understand,” Aurora nodded, feeling a bit relieved. If the Phantom Reaper technique were truly unbeatable, the Soultech Union could pose a serious threat to the Celestial Alliance.

Suddenly, Jermaine shouted, “Go to hell, giant!” He clasped his hands together and pointed two fingers at George from a distance.

At that moment, the phantom above him lunged at George with a fierce, ghostly presence that radiated intense power.

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