An Understated Dominance - Chapter 2383

“For the fourth match, let’s welcome contestant number four, Caleb Foyer, and contestant number five, Dustin Rhys!”

Oron’s voice echoed through the arena, and the crowd erupted into loud applause.

As everyone watched closely, Dustin and Caleb stepped into the battle ring. This final quarterfinal match was filled with excitement. Both contestants had been surprising contenders in the tournament.

Caleb gained quick fame after defeating Sam, who was ranked ninth on the Legendary List. On the other hand, Dustin had taken down two strong foreign fighters in a row, showing off his impressive strength. Because of this, everyone was eager to see them face off.

“Who do you think will win this match?” one fan asked.

“It should be Caleb, right? He’s a chosen apprentice from Sacred Wyrm Summit. He has mastered the Glow Incantation, Stormcraft, and Divine Talismans. Even Sam, with his powerful weapon from the Dawson Clan, couldn’t beat him. That means Caleb is really strong,” another fan replied.

“Not so fast! I think Dustin is someone to watch out for. He’s like a hidden gem and knows a bit of everything. I still can’t figure out what he’s truly capable of,” argued another.

“Well, we won’t have to wait long to find out when the match starts,” the first fan said.

As Caleb and Dustin got ready, the spectators buzzed with excitement. Some cheered for Caleb, while others supported Dustin. Each group tried to convince the others, and no one was ready to back down. With both contestants having such impressive performances earlier, predicting the outcome was tough.

“I’m Caleb Foyer from Sacred Wyrm Summit,” Caleb said with a respectful nod.

“I’m Dustin Rhys,” Dustin replied politely.

“You both know the rules, so I won’t say much more. If there are no objections, the match begins now,” Oron announced, quickly stepping off the battle ring to start the fight.

stayed steady, determined to keep his balance.

Before the quarterfinals, the fights hadn’t caused much damage, so the protective barrier was hardly used. Now, with the risk of severe destruction in each battle, the barrier was more important than ever.

Oron knew he had to be alert in case the barrier started to weaken. If that happened, it would be his job to step in and stabilize it, a task that required a lot of focus and energy.

“When I first saw you a few days ago, I knew you were special. But I never thought we’d actually face each other in the battle ring,” Caleb said, smiling at Dustin.

Sacred Wyrm Summit had sent Caleb to catch an assassin, but Dustin had gotten to him first. Caleb had been eager for a fight, and now that moment was finally here.

“Looks like fate brought us together again,” Dustin replied, returning the smile.

“Whatever it is, we need to find out who wins today. Go ahead,” Caleb said, waving his hand.

“Alright, I won’t hold back,” Dustin said confidently.

As soon as he finished speaking, Dustin lunged forward. He flicked his wrist, launching three silver needles. Two aimed for Caleb’s eyes, while the third targeted his throat.

A low hum filled the air as a golden light surrounded Caleb’s body.

The needles struck the golden light and bounced away harmlessly, creating only a few ripples. The Glow Incantation from Sacred Wyrm Summit was too strong for ordinary hidden weapons to break.

Dustin didn’t expect to land a decisive hit with the needles. As they flew, he closed the distance between them, preparing to strike. His fist, charged with energy, came crashing down toward Caleb.

Instead of dodging or using his Divine Talisman, Caleb chose to meet the attack head-on. He threw a punch to counter Dustin’s. The two fists collided, sending a powerful shockwave through the air.

The ground beneath Dustin cracked under the force, but he stood firm, determined to keep fighting.

Caleb didn’t move at all. Instead, he took a few steps back as the golden light around him flickered.

“Hmm?” Caleb frowned, surprised.

With the Glow Incantation boosting his power, he should have been stronger. But Dustin’s sheer strength left him struggling from the start.

Before Caleb could react, Dustin attacked again. He closed in quickly, throwing punch after punch like a sudden storm. His speed was so incredible that the onlookers could only see his afterimages.

Caleb defended himself while backing away. Despite the Glow Incantation, his arms felt numb from the constant hits. He realized he was outmatched. If this kept up, he would be in serious trouble.

“Stormcraft!”

Knowing he couldn’t hold out much longer, Caleb decided to give it everything he had. Blue lightning crackled around his fingers as he reached out to meet Dustin’s incoming fist.

A loud crack resounded in the arena as arcs of lightning shot out.

Dustin jolted, electricity surging through him and forcing him to step back. His attack suddenly stopped.

“Interesting.” He looked at the flickering lightning surrounding his fist, surprised.

It was the first time he felt the true power of Stormcraft. He began to understand why Sacred Wyrm Summit was so dominant in the martial world.

Stormcraft was a technique that could break through defenses. It harmed not just the body but also the soul. Brute strength alone wouldn’t help anyone withstand its effects.

If mastered completely, it could make someone unstoppable. Combined with the Glow Incantation, it was a force to be reckoned with.

The Divine Talisman created a powerful weapon.

“Now it’s my turn.” Caleb noticed that Dustin was briefly dazed by the lightning and decided to act quickly.

With sparks of electricity dancing at his fingertips, Caleb pushed his hand forward. A blue serpent of lightning surged toward Dustin’s chest.