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.

the top stood an imposing ancient temple. In front of its massive doors, dozens of armed monks stood guard. These were elite

every monk tensed, bracing

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

and we might spare your lives,” Zeus said

he sensed a strong energy nearby. It reminded him

turn back. The path you’re on leads only to suffering. Stop this violence before it’s too late,” the middle-aged monk

the crap! Hand him

out. Once he snapped and took action, it would be

frowned and said, ” If you insist, I have no choice but to

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

a blue lightning snake shot at the middle-aged monk’s chest. With Zeus’s strength, any grandmaster martial artist would be

before the snake hit its target, a flash of golden light appeared. It swallowed the lightning snake whole

Zeus raised an

disappeared instantly. His lightning attack had left no trace, and that felt

interesting,”

interest. She had ignored all the formations until now, but the brief glimpse

golden light while having the ability to absorb energy. If she could

you’ve got some kind of protective artifact. No wonder you dared to stand your ground at the gate.” Zeus narrowed his eyes. “Let’s see how well it holds up