An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Aidan sprawled on the ground. He was coughing violently and spitting out blood.

His face, pale and shocked, reflected the agony in his wide eyes. It appeared as if his body was falling apart, leaving him unable to stand.

The immense power of the black serpent caught him off guard. In just one hit, its tail, heavy as a mountain, inflicted severe injuries on him.

Even his precious dual blade could only leave minor scratches on the black serpent's tough body. Its incredible physical strength and formidable defense surpassed his imagination.

"Whoa, did Mr. Ridge just get thrown like that? Am I imagining things?"

"I don't get it. Mr. Ridge is a grandmaster martial artist with incredible strength. How did he go down with just one hit from that creature?"

"This is bad! Who else stands a chance if he can't handle the black serpent?"

Everyone couldn't hide their disbelief. Their shocked expressions reflected the unexpected turn of events.

Aidan, widely recognized as Sandscale, was a renowned figure and one of the five formidable individuals in the southwest. As a legendary grandmaster martial artist, he was considered the strongest among them.

However, the current events painted a different story. During the face-off, Aidan failed to gain an advantage.

Instead, he suffered severe injuries from the black serpent's attack, leaving everyone astonished. They questioned their chances against the black serpent, given Aidan's inability to defeat it.

"Oh no, what should we do?"

"I say we make a dash and save ourselves!"

out of it and promptly fled. Even the grandmaster martial artist had been defeated, and

treasure!" Yonah glared

life, there's hope. We can't face

then we'll tackle it together." Bran squinted,

defeat could be a blessing in disguise. The silver

most of the

the Drakes Dominion Order and the Frostwing

it was just a creature. While it could take on a grandmaster martial artist, handling two or three

Drakes Dominion Order and Frostwing Sect had many halfway to becoming grandmaster martial artists, along with

these resources were utilized, dealing with the black serpent wouldn't be

his face. "Ms. Linsor, we have to fall back. If we stay, we might

use this chance to get out of

the black serpent being this strong, stronger even than a grandmaster martial artist. In the face of such strength, they questioned

to give up now," Grace

recklessness. Our lives are on the line!" Jackson

echoing the sentiment. "A smart

jeopardy

seeing Aidan's defeat, they were terrified and had

unbeatable," Grace stated. She turned to Dustin and

this. Time to deal with the serpent," Dustin replied. He drew his Celestial

plan. But now that she had given the sign, he no longer saw a reason to

going on

can't handle it. And you're going against that thing? It's like volunteering for a one-way ticket to