An Understated Dominance

A gentle breeze that carried the subtle scent of earth ruffled everywhere.

Many had gathered around Shinefield Lake, and the tension in the air was high as the two alliances faced off.

The tournament was held in the middle of the lake, where an arena 100 meters long had been built days ago.

The lake surrounded the platform, so they would need to reach it by boat.

The contestants representing the Balerno martial arts alliance had gathered inside a gazebo at the South, where Ronald got three substitutes to replace the three poisoned men.

Although these men weren’t as strong as the earlier three, it was still better than nothing.

“Today’s tournament is extremely important.” Ronald’s expression was serious as he looked at each of them.

“The Balerno martial arts alliance’s reputation rests on your shoulders, so please work together. I await the good news!”

He lowered his head respectfully.

beat those guys up!” The new members were

not only promised them a hefty prize but would also give them fame, so they would

a tag team competition, so you four better follow my instructions and not act

you think you are? Why should we listen to

and the

other contestant immediately shut his mouth. The other two contestants fell silent

their ranking was below thirty, which was

single rank on The Heavenly Immortals, much less two ranks. So, if someone ranked 20 places higher than them, there was no way they’d

objections?”

since you’re the strongest.” The round-faced contestant smiled

Jared turned

could communicate

“Neither do I.”

two

the rule that the strongest person would be