An Understated Dominance Novel (Dahlia & Dustin) by Marina Vittori updated 2025-26 - An Understated Dominance Chapter 2299

An Understated Dominance Chapter 2299 [4597 – 4598] – Alloy said sarcastically, “That’s true. Master Hadley, you’re very ambitious, so why would you care about losing a few useless disciples? However, it is precisely these disciples who have made great progress since joining my Celestial Alliance. Perhaps… they simply weren’t suited to the environment in Sword Union?”

Cyrus replied coldly, “Master Marshall, you talk a lot, but it doesn’t mean much. Since this is a martial arts competition, let’s see who the real winner is. Do you dare to fight me on stage to open the eyes of these juniors?”

“Master Hadley, you’re so interested, I will accompany you. It just so happens that I also want to see if your swordsmanship is as powerful as the rumors say.” Alloy smiled lightly, showing no fear.

One was the second on the Astonishing World List, and the other was the third. There wasn’t much difference between the two, and it was still unknown who would win if they fought.

Seeing that the situation was getting tense, Katy Foster, who was caught in the middle, hurriedly smiled and tried to smooth things over. “Two sect masters, please be patient. Today is a competition among the younger generations. You two, as sect leaders, should not steal the limelight. In my opinion, this matter should be discussed at length.”

Alloy nodded and said, “Master Foster, you make sense. We old guys shouldn’t cause trouble today. If Master Hadley really wants to compete, it is better to let the disciples compete.”

“Okay,” Cyrus said coldly. “But since this is a competition, we need to add some stakes.”

“Oh? I wonder how Master Hadley plans to bet?” Alloy raised his eyebrows slightly.

“It’s very simple. If our Sword Union wins, all the swords in your Weapon Storage Pavilion will belong to our Sword Union,” Cyrus said.

Alloy curled his lips, saying, “No problem. But if our Celestial Alliance disciples win, then Master Hadley must hand over your Parry Sword Technique!”

The Parry Sword Technique was a secret of the Sword Union that only the core disciples could learn. It was also the foundation of the Sword Union.

If Alloy Marshall could obtain the Parry Sword Technique, then with the resources of the Celestial Alliance, he could train a group of sword masters.

“Humph! You have a big appetite. You dare to covet our Parry Sword Technique?” Cyrus’s eyes narrowed.

“What? Is Master Hadley afraid of losing?” Alloy smiled and said, “Master Hadley, if you don’t have the courage to bet, then forget it. So others won’t say our Celestial Alliance is bullying others.”

Cyrus said coldly, “Master Marshall, don’t provoke me. I can agree, but I won’t suffer a loss. If you want my Parry Sword Technique, in exchange I want your Four Symbols of the Heavenly God Technique!”

Cyrus Hadley knew Alloy Marshall was using provocation, but he didn’t care, because he never thought he would lose. His beloved disciple Glenn Hadley was even better than he was back then. He had already reached the level of Grandmaster at a young age. It was a piece of cake for him to deal with a mere Fenley Hudson.

“No problem!” Alloy agreed decisively.

Using some swords and the Four Symbols of the Heavenly God Technique to exchange for the Parry Sword Technique, which had the greatest killing power in the world, was not a bad deal.

“Okay! Let’s make a deal!”

After saying that, Cyrus Hadley looked back at Glenn Hadley, who just nodded without speaking.

Although Cyrus Hadley had no interest in this boring bet, he would be happy to do it if he could win glory for the Sword Union and suppress the Celestial Alliance.

To put it bluntly, it was just a matter of convenience.

Just as the two major sects were secretly competing, there was another commotion in the southwest.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw several mysterious people wearing white robes and masks, carrying a black sedan and walking slowly.

These white-robed, masked people had a strong aura, and each of them was a martial arts master. When they walked, their feet did not touch the ground, as if they were flying in the air.

“It’s the leader of the Mystic Arts Order! Everyone, get out of the way!”

When they saw the symbol of the Mystic Arts Order on the sedan, everyone’s faces changed drastically, and they scattered in all directions, not daring to get close.

Among the three major sects, the Celestial Alliance had the largest power, the Sword Union had the strongest combat power, and the Mystic Arts Order was the most mysterious and the most frightening.

The Mystic Arts Order had always been both good and evil.

If anyone made friends with the Mystic Arts Order, it was fine. But if anyone offended the Mystic Arts Order, they would at least die, and possibly their whole family would be exterminated.

Some people were even used as tools for raising and refining poisonous bugs, eaten by them day and night, their lives worse than death.

After years of accumulating a bad reputation, the Mystic Arts Order had reached the point where people were terrified.

So when they saw the leader of the Mystic Arts Order in person, the whole audience was terrified.

The originally crowded road was now empty of people, fearing to avoid it.

After all, everyone knew that the Mystic Arts Order’s methods were mysterious and unpredictable, killing people invisibly. If they accidentally got infected with the poison of the Mystic Arts Order, they would die without knowing how they died.

“I didn’t expect that the old witch who has been in seclusion for many years is here. It’s a bit strange.” Cyrus narrowed his eyes.

“Master Hadley, I advise you to keep your voice down. If Master Solace hears you calling her an old witch, you’ll probably be in big trouble.” Alloy said with a smile.

On the surface, Alloy sounded like he was giving advice, but when he spoke, he deliberately raised his voice, as if he was afraid that Penelope Solace, the leader of the Mystic Arts Order, wouldn’t hear him.