An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 1209 Caught In Delimna

Derek’s shock and fear upon realizing the identity of the drunkard, Gregory, were palpable. The memories of the disastrous battle from ten years ago haunted him, and he was unable to contain his trembling and terror.

For Derek, that night had been a nightmare that had left an indelible mark on his psyche. He had witnessed the gruesome deaths of his companions, the decapitation of his Headmaster, and the powerlessness of once-feared martial artists. It was an experience that had shattered his ambition and instilled an enduring fear in him.

Seeing Gregory again after all these years had awakened the deep-seated terror that he had tried to bury. It was a nightmare come to life once more.

The revelation of Gregory’s identity had a similar effect on the other martial arts masters present. Despite their own strength and prestige, they were awed by the presence of a Grand Master like Gregory. To them, such an individual was no longer a mere human but a god-like figure with the power of life and death.

of abject fear. He prostrated himself on the ground, repeatedly

to leave and even mentioned that he (Derek) should prepare for

leave with his subordinates, eager

state of shock and awe. They realized that their previous arrogance had been

just sending Derek away. He turned his attention to the remaining masters of various sects and questioned

Gregory. They knew that the presence of a

Gregory playfully mentioned sparring with them, the masters couldn’t find their voices. They were

by their silence, rolled a piece of booger into a ball between his fingers, a strange glint in