An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 2168

Miles eagerly explained, "Don't let the thin yellow paper fool you because it holds immense power. Once it latches onto someone, they'll feel like they're being crushed by a massive boulder.

"As long as this talisman remains intact, that person won't be able to move a muscle for the rest of their life!"

"Wow, really that incredible?" Ruby widened her eyes in astonishment.

"Absolutely! Though I've only heard of it and never seen one. After all, there are very few who can wield the Summit Shift Divine Talisman," Miles said.

"Should we help?" Ruby asked.

"If even Mr. Rhys can't budge it, our efforts would be in vain. Let's just wait and see." Crystal shook her head.

They hadn't reached grandmaster level, so they weren't qualified for this kind of confrontation.

"Mr. Rhys, how about letting the two of us give it a try?"

Laurel and Willow stepped forward, offering themselves up for the task.

Wary of the potential for deception, they decided to take the initiative and offer to go first before Dustin.

"Sure." Dustin nodded and didn't refuse their offer. With three attempts at their disposal, he was not in a hurry.

Laurel and Willow exchanged glances, then walked straight to Predator. He lay motionless, his gaze had become vacant. He even looked like a corpse.

After confirming there was no threat, Laurel grabbed its arms, while Willow grabbed its legs.

"Let me try!" Willow, unwilling to be outdone, also made an attempt.

But the outcome remained unchanged. The moment her fingers grazed the talisman, she jerked back as if jolted by electricity, and her entire body trembled.

"What's going on?"

Laurel and Willow frowned in concern. They hadn't expected to be unable to tear a piece of paper.

"It's no use. Unless you know your way around Divine talisman techniques, you won't be able to break Master Caleb's Summit Shift Divine talisman," the Sacred Wrym Summit disciple cautioned.

Tearing the talisman forcefully would trigger a powerful backlash. The more force applied, the more intense the repercussions. A single misstep could cost them their lives.