An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 1172
The next morning, the martial arts alliance headquarters was filled with people. The news of Dustin challenging Ronald had spread rapidly in the martial arts world.
Many martial artists from different guilds gathered to witness this epic showdown. As a young grandmaster, Dustin was already well-known in the martial arts world of Balerno.
His achievements at the tournament of Knighthood Society, his victory over Augustus, and his remarkable feat in the Black Forest had become legends.
These tales were not only widely known but also greatly admired. Many young martial artists admired Dustin and dreamed of following in his footsteps.
Ronald was the leader of the Balerno martial arts. He was the strongest among the top five grandmasters, a title that instilled fear in many.
A young grandmaster had challenged the leader of the martial arts alliance. The news would naturally attract a large crowd. The alliance headquarters entrance was packed with people from various guilds of Balerno.
The Skycrane, Nephrite Sun, the Soul Reapers, the Combat Priests, Deathly Hurricane, and Starry Arches were among them. Some others from lesser- known guilds were also present.
Some guilds held a grudge against Dustin because of the incidents in the Black Forest. They wanted to see him make a fool of himself.
As the sun rose, the gates finally opened, and the martial artists flooded in. Soon, the arena was filled with people. As for the latecomers, they had to stand on the sidelines.
To maintain order and prevent disruptions, the martial arts alliance set up an enforcement team. A commotion broke out at the entrance gate. The enforcement team had stopped a group of young men and women.
“What’s going on here? Why won’t let us in?” one of them protested. you “The arean is already full. You should head back,” the enforcement team captain replied bluntly.
“Head back? Then, how come they could get in?” A girl with a ponytail asked, looking annoyed. She pointed to the group that had just entered.
“They’re from the Crimson Cloud, a prestigious guild in the Balerno martial world. You aren’t on the same level,” the captain retorted coldly.
“Hey, don’t look down on us! What’s so good about Crimson Cloud anyway? We’re from the Moonlight Reverence, and we’re just as good!” she argued.
“That’s right! Why is Crimson Cloud allowed in, but we’re not? That’s prejudice!” the others chimed in..
“Moonlight Reverence? Never heard of it. I don’t know what obscure guild you belong to, but please go and don’t block the entrance.” The captain became impatient.
The alliance headquarters was a gathering of elite martial artists. Allowing anyone to enter would diminish its reputation.
“You… you’ve gone too far!” the girl with the ponytail shouted, her face red with anger. She had traveled so far just to see the young grandmaster’s skills. Being denied entry was beyond her expectations.
“Hey! Show some respect!”
A young man in green clothing approached them. He said, “I’m Toddy Yarnes, the senior disciple of the Moonlight Reverence. I’m destined to become a grandmaster!
“I warn you, let us in now. Or you’ll regret it when I become famous!”
“A grandmaster?” The captain sneered. He slapped Toddy in the face, causing him to fall to the ground. The captain scoffed, “Fuck! If you can become a grandmaster, then I must be an ultimate grandmaster!”
