An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The initial assault proved ineffective, prompting the golden vines to launch another attack. The front end of the vine elevated, resembling a fully drawn bowstring.

After a moment of gathering strength, it struck down toward Aidan in the crater.

The follow-up strike demonstrated increased speed and force compared to the previous one.

Before reaching full power, the air itself seemed to tear apart, resonating with the anticipation of the impending strike.

The velocity and strength exhibited by the golden vines far exceeded those of the silver ones. Each strike carried a seismic impact as if the earth trembled.

Aidan noticed the approaching golden vines and chose not to confront them again. With a strong push from his legs, he moved sideways.

At that moment, the powerful strike of the golden vines hit precisely where he had been standing moments ago. The impact was thunderous, shaking the earth and creating a powerful shockwave. It resembled a gust of wind clearing away fallen leaves.

The newly formed crater sank several feet again, leaving a deep trench that seemed to appear out of nowhere.

Aidan staggered back, shaken by the powerful force. As he looked at the spot he had just vacated, he couldn’t help but feel fortunate to have avoided a direct hit, which could have been fatal.

Although the persistent golden vines missed their initial target, they continued their pursuit. The vines transformed into a menacing whip, sweeping along the ground, ruthlessly lashing out at him.

In their wake, the ground lost a substantial layer, and debris, mixed with mud, flew toward him like projectiles.

off the ground, using both feet to leap into the air

time, the silver vines in the surroundings sprang to life, thrusting relentlessly toward him like spears while he

assaulting silver vines. Just as he thought he had dealt with the silver

up like massive pillars before slamming down toward him. Caught in mid-air and still dealing with the silver vines,

his teeth, making a decisive move as

dual blades, Aidan infused them with internal

an “X” and slashing rapidly at the golden

blades grew larger in the wind, transforming into massive waves that reached 30

slashing blades head-on and took a solid

explosions resonated as the heavy impact caused the two

attack only managed

as

golden vines struck his dual blades with great force, resulting in a

the ground. With blood trickling from his nose and mouth, his entire body experienced a momentary paralysis, leaving him looking thoroughly

he could, the golden vines struck again, this time with even more force. The attack was swift and powerful, surpassing the

could only watch as the golden vines descended upon him, fear evident in

the formidable might of the golden vines. The setback he faced was

only watch as

known, he shouldn’t have interfered in the first place. Knowing he could have easily escaped on his own, he questioned why bother with the life and

He exerted all his strength to lift his arms