An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Garrett was dumbfounded. Staring at the densely packed mutant piranhas, his fury was replaced by sheer horror.

Who would have thought that human-eating monstrous creatures would be hiding in the seemingly calm lake? Had he known earlier, he never would have allowed his team to dive into the waters.

"There's danger lurking everywhere!" Sophia feigned a sigh.

In fact, she already knew about the mutant piranhas when she saw them tearing apart and devouring two massive mutant wolves the previous night.

She didn't warn the others of the danger to prioritize her chances of securing valuable treasure. After all, the more casualties there were, the fewer individuals she would have to divide the treasures with.

"Diving in with so many mutant piranhas around is impossible. We'll wait for the tide to recede at night," Grace commented, instructing her guards to set up camp nearby.

Given the unusual behavior of the Celestial Eye, there was a strong possibility that the Dracan essence was hidden beneath the lake. Leaving at this point was out of the question for Grace.

"I'm going to catch some shut-eye. Wake me up when it's time." Aidan yawned, then leaped onto a branch of a large tree, settling in for a nap.

Although his cultivation level allowed him to make the risky dive, it was unnecessary. While submerged, he would face restrictions, but on land, he could unleash his full strength.

It would be most wise to avoid unnecessary trouble in case they encountered formidable aquatic creatures underwater.

"Sophia, you still haven't fully recovered from your injuries. Let's rest over there." Jackson called out to Sophia, finding a clean patch of grass for them to sit down.

Before Sophia could sit, Jackson gallantly took off his jacket and placed it beneath her, displaying a warm and considerate gesture.

a smile and occasionally stole glances at Dustin. Rather than Jackson, she found herself more intrigued

whether young talents or distinguished figures, would often gaze at her,

her a single glance. It was as if she didn't even exist. Though it stung her pride, it also sparked a sense

was he indifferent to women altogether? She needed an opportunity to test

dead, and over half of our remaining members are

woman from the Black Scorpion Squad

of over ten members, had steadily dwindled down to just

any treasure was a bitter pill to

low and not taking

this mysterious oasis, Garrett had come to a realization. One wrong move could mean the end

of seizing treasure, their main goal now was to survive.

they managed to obtain the treasure, they wouldn't be able to

as dusk approached, a

to the

a commanding voice

two groups emerged from the bushes, one on the left

on the left, donned in green, comprised about a dozen people. They appeared imposing as they wielded their

woman by his side. The group was none other than disciples of the Frostwing

right, a larger group of over 20 individuals dressed in yellow, also armed with swords, exuded a more

Jackson frowned at the sight of the two lead

Drakes Dominion Order and Frostwing Sect here. Their appearance complicated matters