An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Grace’s illusory formation was impressive.

Even divine martial artists, far beyond the grandmaster, could easily lose their way inside and struggle to find an exit.

But it was useless against a royal god like Zeus. His spiritual power and senses were far beyond what the illusion could contain. Even if he couldn’t see through it, he didn’t need to. He could simply break it with brute force.

Every formation had a core and a weak point. If struck with enough force, the entire structure would collapse on its own.

That was exactly what he did. He didn’t bother searching for a way out. He just unleashed raw, crushing energy that tore through everything within hundreds of yards.

One energy strike was usually enough to break the formation apart. If not, he’d just hit it again. Nothing had ever withstood more than three strikes from Zeus.

“Break it down!”

With a sweep of his hands, he unleashed raw energy in every direction like a storm that spared nothing in its path.

Formations collapsed one after another. As Zeus advanced, he tore through the defenses, carving a path through the hillside-trees splintered, rocks pulverized, and chaos trailed behind him.

Behind him, Hera followed at a leisurely pace. She looked completely unbothered and showed no intention of helping.

They steadily climbed Embercrest Hill, cutting through thick forest and smashing boulders along the way, until they finally reached the summit.

massive doors, dozens of armed monks stood guard. These

every monk

gripping a heavy iron staff. His voice was sharp. “Stop right there, travelers. This is sacred ground. No fighting is allowed. You are not welcome here.

might spare your lives,” Zeus

but he sensed a strong energy nearby. It reminded him of the Five Sanguine Elemental

leads only to suffering. Stop this violence before it’s too

him

he snapped and took action, it would be

you insist, I have no choice but to

bunch of bald monks think they can stop us?” Zeus scoffed. “You’ve got

finger, and a blue lightning snake shot at the middle-aged monk’s chest. With Zeus’s strength,

of golden light

Zeus raised an eyebrow in

appeared and disappeared instantly. His lightning

is getting interesting,”

finally showing some interest. She had ignored all the formations until now, but the brief glimpse of the

absorb energy. If she could get her hands on

protective artifact. No wonder you dared to stand your ground at the gate.” Zeus