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!"

crowd swiftly snapped out of it and promptly fled. Even the grandmaster

that treasure!" Yonah glared at the gigantic

long as there's life, there's hope. We can't

from our sect, and then we'll tackle it together." Bran squinted, his face showing a

defeat could be a blessing in disguise. The silver lining

claim most of

arrival of skilled elites from the Drakes Dominion Order and the Frostwing Sect, the advantage would shift in their

serpent's strength, it was just a creature. While it could take on a

Drakes Dominion Order and Frostwing Sect had many halfway to becoming

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

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

has its attention. Let's use this chance to get out of here. The

stronger even than a grandmaster martial artist. In the face of such strength, they questioned the logic of continuing the

come too far to give up now," Grace

for recklessness. Our lives are on the

in, echoing the sentiment. "A

in jeopardy if we don't leave

they were terrified and had no plans

though the black serpent is strong, it's not unbeatable," Grace stated. She turned to Dustin and said, "Now it's your moment,

deal with the serpent," Dustin replied. He drew his

plan. But now

going on in your

exclaimed, "That black serpent is terrifying. Even Mr. Ridge can't handle it.