The spectators were stunned as they stared at Bill sprawling on the ground with blood pouring from his mouth. They were speechless, and their eyes widened in shock.
Everything happened in a blink-from Bill’s aggressive charge to the shattering blow to his heart that had left him mortally wounded. It was a whirlwind of chaos that left everyone dumbstruck.
The match had ended before anyone had a chance to process it. The outcome was so unexpected that it left the entire venue in stunned silence.
“Am I seeing this right? Dr. Rhys won?” Aurora’s eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at the battle ring.
Just moments ago, she was worried that Bill would kill Dustin. To her surprise, the tables had turned.
Dustin was calm, while Bill was on the brink and coughing up blood. The sudden reversal felt almost surreal.
“One move… and he destroyed him?” Alicia was equally astonished. She knew Dustin was strong, but she hadn’t anticipated this level of strength.
After his transformation, Bill reached a truly terrifying level of power. An ordinary grandmaster martial artist would stand no chance against him.
Alicia had expected a fierce, bloody match, but it ended abruptly and shockingly. The outcome was completely unexpected.
“This is some extraordinary grandmaster internal energy. What kind of technique has he been cultivating?” Even the experienced Fenley was taken aback.
When he saw Bill transform, he was genuinely worried for Dustin. He knew how formidable vampires could be after awakening their full potential. They were capable of fighting far beyond normal limits.
But to see a fully transformed vampire being defeated so decisively by Dustin was beyond belief. Even Fenley would have struggled to achieve such a feat without using the Four Elements of God’s Technique.
He figured Dustin’s strength was likely comparable to his own. He was surprised to discover that Alicia had such a formidable master on her side. Still, he was glad that Dustin was the Celestial Alliance consultant because his talents were a significant asset to their guild.
“Are you finally showing your strength? “Grace smiled. She wasn’t surprised by the outcome.
As someone ranked first in the Legendary List, she would be concerned if Dustin couldn’t handle a mere vampire. 1
“See? What did I say? Dustin is strong. A vampire doesn’t stand a chance against him,” Dalen said. His initial shock quickly gave way to a knowing grin.
He had always believed that Dustin was a master in disguise. Even so, watching him defeat Bill with a single move earlier was still quite a surprise to Dalen.
Meanwhile, Crystal and Ruby were speechless. Dustin’s strength had once again surpassed their expectations. They thought he might have a shot at breaking into the top three of this tournament.
“Who is he? He’s so powerful?” Alloy raised an eyebrow in surprise. He had done his homework on the top contestants but had no recollection of Dustin.
Yet, Dustin’s earlier performance was nothing short of spectacular. To the untrained eye, it might seem like just another match. But to an experienced master, it revealed something much deeper.
As a guildmaster, Alloy had a keen eye for talent that others might miss. He could see that Dustin wasn’t just impressive he was exceptional.
“Yes, he’s impressive. A real gem.” Cyrus narrowed his eyes in thought.
While most geniuses didn’t register on his radar, Dustin’s display of talent had piqued his interest. If Cyrus could take him under his wing and provide proper training, Dustin’s future achievements might rival even Glenn’s.
Even Penelope, who had been silent, couldn’t help but let out a dry, raspy chuckle. Her laughter was unsettling.
“Madam Penelope, are you considering recruiting a disciple before the other matches start? Isn’t that a bit premature?” Cyrus remarked casually, his gaze flicking over her.
“I find this young man quite intriguing. Are you planning to compete with me for him, Mr. Hadley?” She turned to him and smiled.
“Everyone values talent. If the Mystic Arts Order wants him, so do we,” Glenn said bluntly.
“If both of you are interested, I’ll also join in the hunt,” Alloy said. “Since this young man has a connection with my guild, it’s only right that he joins us.”
“Words alone won’t settle this. The outcome will be decided by who can prove their worth.” Glenn smiled coldly.
“Fine by me.” Alloy shrugged.
“It’s been a while since I’ve had a real challenge. I’ll join the fun this time.’ Penelope laughed dryly.
The three exchanged knowing glances as a silent understanding passed between them. Later, they signaled their subordinates to start digging into Dustin’s background.
The three major guilds were soon buzzing with activity.
