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.

a hero. Show yourself!” Brian’s

you. Did you not notice

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

have remained unaware of the presence hidden above him. The ability to conceal one’s presence so skillfully was often a hallmark of

you? State your name!” Brian

he instinctively aimed his halberd at Shadowcloak. He deduced that anyone capable

none of your concern. If you don’t want to die, step aside right now. Otherwise, I won’t mind adding one more soul to my collection,” Shadowcloak said

his words dripped

speak with such audacity? Today,

sent it spinning into the air. He caught it with one hand and thrust it at

felt weightless in Brian’s grasp, and his

scoffed with his hands

the halberd thrust approached, he tapped his toes lightly on the ground. Then, he transformed into a wisp of smoke and vanished from sight. In the blink of

attacks are too slow, and you couldn’t lay a

demeanor made it

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

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

With a burst of speed, Brian propelled himself forward like a lightning bolt. His halberd arced high over his head before crashing down

All anyone could perceive was a blur. In the blink of an eye, Brian’s halberd cleaved through Shadowcloak from top