An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"W-What is this monster? It's gigantic!" Eyes widened in disbelief as everyone took in the size of the monstrous creature that resembled both a serpent and a python.

Nobody expected to find such a monstrous beast within the palace.

With its enormous body, blood-red eyes, gaping, blood-filled mouth, and imposing presence, a single glance sent shivers down their spines, inducing fear.

It didn't matter if they were a low-level martial artist, a divine-level martial artist, or a grandmaster like Aidan, they felt like they had come face to face with a formidable enemy.

Even the mutant wolves and Onyxclaw, previously engaged in frenzied combat with humans, halted their aggression.

They trembled uncontrollably, intimidated by the serpent's aura. It was a suppression rooted in bloodlines and a fear ingrained in biological instincts.

The black serpent let out a thunderous roar, and a row of bone spikes suddenly shot up behind its head.

In an instant, a violent gust of wind swept through, tossing sand and stones into the air. An overwhelming dominance radiated from its massive body.

Several dozen massive wolves nearby howled in agony and collapsed to the ground, with urine and feces flowing freely.

Even the silver wolf king, with its tail tucked between its legs, shivered and howled incessantly.

As for the Onyxclaw that was drenched in crimson from head to toe, it turned around as if it had faced its ultimate enemy and bolted away, disappearing without a trace.

The majestic king of beasts had been scared into a hasty retreat.

While the humans were not as perceptive as the monstrous beasts, they were still greatly shaken and filled with panic. The serpent's presence was just too overwhelming.

Its massive body stretched out horizontally, resembling a speeding train.

looks seriously tough. What do we do

to the palace. If we want to get

brave souls! Let's take it on together. Anyone who hesitates is

group swiftly rallied their determination, fueled by personal self-interest. Cracking their knuckles, they readied for

one dared make the first move. After all, the

only certainty they had was that this black serpent was more formidable than the

a martial arts grandmaster and the strongest amongst us. Why don't you make the first move and show us how it's done?" suggested a

akin to courting death. They needed someone as powerful as Aidan

you ordering me?" Aidan squinted, his expression

dare, Mr. Ridge." The

succeed, you can freely select treasures as the primary contributor. We just ask

With just a few words, you expect me to risk my life at

ordered around and certainly detested the notion of being treated

man's ulterior motives intensified Aidan's displeasure, particularly the idea of having him risk his life

the black serpent, guarding the palace entrance, seemed to lose patience and roared

motion, it whipped its long tail to

by and two unsuspecting martial artists who couldn't dodge in time

by

had exploded like overinflated balloons, turning into flesh and blood

stood in stunned silence as they witnessed the

martial world. Yet, with just

It was absolutely shocking!

martial artists who were eager to make a move felt a chill.