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.

temple. In front of its massive doors, dozens of armed monks stood guard. These were elite fighters from the Luminary Hall,

approached, every monk tensed,

monk stepped forward, gripping a heavy iron staff. His voice was sharp. “Stop right there, travelers.

and we might spare your lives,”

sensed a strong energy

back. The path you’re on leads only to suffering.

Hand him over,

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

said, ” If you insist, I have

can stop us?” Zeus scoffed. “You’ve got a death

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

golden light appeared. It swallowed the lightning snake whole and disappeared

raised an

flashed just now resembled a steeple. It appeared and disappeared

getting interesting,” Hera murmured with

all the formations until

the ability to absorb energy. If she could get her hands on

stand your ground at the gate.” Zeus narrowed his eyes. “Let’s see how