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.

seriously tough. What

guarding the entrance to the palace. If we want to get in and grab

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

swiftly rallied their determination, fueled

no one dared make the first move. After all, the extent of the serpent's strength remained

black serpent was more formidable than

Why don't you make

artists rushing forward would be akin to courting death. They needed someone as powerful as Aidan to take the

me?" Aidan squinted, his

The

be safer if you led the charge. Once you succeed, you

few words, you expect me to risk my life at the forefront. What a crafty plan!" Aidan's expression

ordered around and certainly detested the

ulterior motives intensified Aidan's displeasure, particularly the idea of having

you've misunderstood. I just..." Before he could finish his sentence, the black serpent, guarding the palace entrance,

sudden motion, it whipped its long tail to the

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

was followed by

into flesh and blood and splattering

stood in stunned silence as they witnessed the

the martial world. Yet, with just a sweep

It was absolutely shocking!

felt a chill. Were they truly a