An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 2171

The overnight uproar was soon forgotten in the light of day.

The following morning, Sacred Wrym Summit hummed with activity as people thronged in.

It was the much-awaited day—the official kickoff of the Combat Tournament.

Participants and onlookers flooded the area. They were eager to witness something truly remarkable.

This unprecedented event had become the talk of the martial world. It attracted representatives from all major sects and guilds.

Even those not participating in the tournament found themselves drawn to the excitement.

Because everyone knew this was a rare chance to witness extraordinary talent, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not to be missed.

The Combat Tournament at Sacred Wrym Summit lasted five days. During the initial three days, Groups C and B participants would compete.

Following several rounds of elimination, the standout fighters earned their ticket to join Group A. They would then confront the group's brightest talents.

By the fourth day, the tournament had whittled down to the elite eight out of the initial 32 contenders.

The fifth and final day featured the eagerly anticipated semifinals and the ultimate showdown.

However, the opportunities for advancement from Groups C and B were limited. It was determined by the number of participants in Group A.

In essence, the combined total of contestants from Groups B and C, alongside those from Group A, had to be 32.

If Group A had more than 20 participants, Groups B and C would have fewer than ten advancement slots.

Thus, they had to battle through a pool of 1000 contestants to secure one of the final ten slots. It was an arduous climb.

After all, every participant in the tournament had achieved divinity and no weaklings among them.

Many martial artists were hailed as geniuses in their home turfs. Yet, upon reaching the Sacred Wrym Summit, such acclaim often fell short.

It was akin to the experience of high-achieving students in their school. They were admired and stood out as top performers.

However, once they entered the prestigious university, they quickly realized they were just one among many.

The truth was plain to see among a cohort of exceptional students drawn from far and wide.

This reality check was harsh, yet it fueled their determination to improve themselves.

Meanwhile, Dustin and his group had already secured their seats early in the audience section at Sacred Wrym Summit.

As participants, they could enter the viewing area in advance with their number tags to rest. Otherwise, they'd be stuck standing once the rest of the audience arrived.

With such a huge turnout, it felt like the entire world had converged on the summit. Hence, Sacred Wrym Summit disciples and government personnel were dispatched to keep things under control.