An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

When Brian approached, the Celestial Alliance disciples quickly stepped aside to make way for him.

As the chief senior disciple, his strength was undeniable. In his 30s, he was already a grandmaster martial artist and held in high esteem within the Celestial Alliance.

If not for Fenley’s exceptional talents, Brian might’ve been considered for the position of the guildmaster’s successor.

“Hmph! They’re nothing but clowns and unworthy of my attention.” With a halberd in hand, Brian strode past the crowd

His expression was cold, and he said arrogantly, “Listen up! I don’t care who you are or what you want. Trespassing on our territory is a serious offense.

“I’m giving you the chance to surrender. If you don’t, you have only yourselves to blame for what happens next.”

The assassins’ leader made a silent hand gesture in response. Then, the assassins surrounded Brian and looked at him with deadly intent.

“Protect Brian!” The disciples of the Celestial Alliance were about to intervene, but Brian raised his hand to stop them. “No one moves. I can handle this trash alone!”

The disciples exchanged looks but ultimately backed off. They couldn’t defy Brian’s orders, so they stood in wait.

“I’m offering you a chance to escape, yet you insist on fighting. It appears you’re determined to learn it the hard way!” Brian’s expression grew grim.

forward, revealing its imposing size and the intricate golden dragon etched upon it. In the moon’s glow, the dragon appeared almost animate, and its claws extended with a chilling

assassins’ leader commanded. It was direct and to

squadron of assassins dressed in black charged forward with

atmosphere resonated with the clash of

“Ember Strike!” Brian sneered.

rather than retreat. With determined strides, he dragged his halberd along the ground before lifting it with one hand

colossal crescent-shaped blade aura burst forth, which carried a terrifying lethality

didn’t retreat. Instead, they raised their

of explosive sounds, their weapons shattered upon contact, and the shockwave sent them

flash passed before

instantly dismembered. Blood splattered everywhere, and

was left dumbfounded as they watched

Is this what Brian is

heard rumors of him being a grandmaster martial artist. But witnessing it firsthand, I can

us to interfere. With his prowess, taking down these assassins is

a moment of shock, the Celestial

With just one stroke, he had dispatched more than a dozen skilled assassins, which left them