An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1985

Everyone was shocked by the scene unfolding before their eyes.

The pillar of light shooting into the sky, the enormous vortex at the center of the lake, and the receding water—all signs pointed to a major change.

The tension between the two factions was forgotten as their attention shifted toward the extraordinary phenomenon in the lake, silently hoping for the revelation of treasures.

The central vortex in the lake spun faster, expanding its reach as the receding water vanished into the vortex. In just half an hour, the lake had dried up significantly.

Finally, a palace-like structure hidden beneath the lakebed unveiled itself. The grand building was cloaked in an eerie black hue and covered in moss.

Standing in quiet majesty, it resembled a dormant ancient colossal beast, emitting an overwhelming sense of oppression.

"There really is treasure here! This is fantastic!" The sight of the palace excited everyone.

Judging by its size, the previous owner must have been incredibly wealthy, possibly even a royal family member from ancient times.

Such a distinguished figure would likely boast an extensive collection of treasures, enough to establish dominance over others.

Right then, the resonance of Dustin's Celestial Eye intensified, signifying the presence of invaluable treasures concealed within the palace.

After another half an hour, the entire lake had completely dried up, exposing a dark lakebed. At the heart of the lakebed was a massive hole with a raging underground river underneath it.

Clearly, the lake's waters, along with its monstrous inhabitants, had been drawn into the underground river.

The entire lake now resembled an enormous sinkhole, with the black palace standing proudly in the center.

Other than the black palace, the lakebed was also filled with a multitude of animal skeletons in all shapes and sizes. Intricately arranged, they presented a creepy sight.