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!”

It commanded attention despite its volume, which overshadowed Brian’s words and was clearly heard by

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

you. Did you not

a head full of white hair and a

above him. The ability to conceal

are you? State your name!” Brian

eyes narrowed as he instinctively aimed his halberd at Shadowcloak. He deduced that anyone capable of eluding his perception and senses

aside

his

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

the

Brian’s grasp, and his thrust was

with his hands behind

he tapped his toes lightly on the ground. Then, he transformed into a wisp of smoke and vanished from sight. In the blink of an eye, he reappeared five

are too slow, and you couldn’t lay a

head. His arrogant demeanor made it clear he didn’t

of deadly intent flashed through them. “You’re about to

with both hands and felt his grandmaster’s internal energy surge wildly

of speed, Brian propelled himself forward like a lightning bolt. His halberd arced high over his head