An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

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!”

Suddenly, a wise and authoritative voice sounded out of thin air. It commanded attention despite its volume, which overshadowed Brian’s words and was clearly heard by everyone.

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

above you. Did you not

of white hair and a ghostly mask, descended from the treetops. Silent and stealthy like

hadn’t chosen to reveal himself, Brian would have remained unaware of the presence hidden above him.

you? State your name!”

Shadowcloak. He deduced that anyone capable of eluding his perception and senses must be an elite

concern. If you don’t want to die, step aside right now. Otherwise, I won’t mind adding one more soul to my collection,”

his

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

kicked the handle of his halberd and sent it spinning into the air. He caught

the halberd’s bulkiness, it felt weightless in Brian’s grasp, and his thrust was incredibly

with his hands behind his

into a wisp of smoke and vanished from sight. In the blink of an eye, he reappeared five yards

are too slow, and you couldn’t

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

and a surge of deadly intent flashed through them. “You’re about to understand the meaning of

internal energy surge wildly within him. Instantly, his muscles bulged, and veins stood out

Brian propelled himself forward like a lightning bolt. His

All anyone could perceive was a blur. In the blink of an eye, Brian’s