An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Brian’s lethal strike sent a chilling message to the group of assassins.

Despite their numbers, around 30 or 40 carefully chosen elites, nearly half of them were killed with just one blow.

Brian’s formidable strength instilled fear in the remaining assassins.

Prior to their arrival, the assassins had gathered intelligence that the elite fighters of the nearby Celestial Alliance had been deployed elsewhere.

Seeing the vulnerability in the defenses surrounding Alicia and Aurora, they perceived an opportunity for assassination. Unbeknownst to them, a young powerhouse lay concealed within the villa.

After delivering the strike, Brian forcefully drove the handle of his halberd into the ground, creating a crater between them.

“Who else dares to step forward and face their end?” he demanded coldly,

His words resounded like thunder and caused the assassins to recoil instinctively.

“Hmph! You fools dare to act recklessly on the Celestial Alliance’s territory. Who gave you the audacity?” Brian continued to taunt. It was as if he was a lone defender against an unbreakable force.

He bellowed, “Here’s your chance. Get down on your knees, surrender, and reveal the mastermind. Perhaps I’ll spare your lives. Otherwise, expect no mercy.”

“At such a young age, your voice certainly carries quite a presence!”

voice sounded out of thin air. It commanded attention despite its volume, which overshadowed Brian’s words and was clearly

Hiding in the shadows doesn’t make you a hero. Show yourself!” Brian’s sharp gaze

above you. Did you not

the voice sounded again, a figure clad in black, with a head full of white hair and a ghostly mask, descended from

chosen to reveal himself, Brian would have remained unaware of the presence hidden above him. The ability to conceal one’s presence so skillfully was often a hallmark of elite

you? State your

aimed his halberd at Shadowcloak. He deduced that anyone capable of eluding his

am is none of your concern. If you don’t want to die, step aside right now. Otherwise, I won’t mind

his calm demeanor, his words dripped

to speak with such audacity? Today, I’ll test your true

the handle of his halberd and sent it spinning into the air. He caught it with one hand and thrust

grasp, and his thrust was incredibly fast. Most opponents wouldn’t have time

with his hands behind

a wisp of

too slow, and you couldn’t lay a finger

disdainfully and shook his head. His arrogant demeanor made it clear he didn’t see Brian

and a surge of deadly intent flashed through them. “You’re

tightly with both hands and felt his grandmaster’s internal energy surge wildly within him. Instantly, his muscles bulged, and veins

Brian propelled himself forward like a lightning bolt. His halberd arced high