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.

responded with a smile and occasionally stole glances at Dustin.

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

they met, he hadn't spared her a single glance. It was as if

her, or was he indifferent to

dead, and over half of our remaining members are gone. What should we

from the Black Scorpion Squad frowned

the mysterious oasis, the Black Scorpion Squad, initially consisting of

any treasure was a bitter

we're laying low and not taking the lead anymore," Garrett declared with

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

survive. They would

treasure, they wouldn't be able

by, and as dusk approached, a rustle echoed from the

first to notice since he was the nearest to the sound. He swiftly drew his sword, prompting

us!" a commanding

two groups emerged from the bushes, one on the

donned in green, comprised about a

with a sharply curved nose, had a ponytailed woman by his side. The group was none other than disciples

of over 20 individuals dressed in yellow, also armed with swords,

Yonah?" Jackson frowned at the sight

expect to encounter members of the Drakes Dominion Order and Frostwing Sect here. Their appearance