An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1991

With just a breath of fire, the black serpent killed over ten disciples from the Elysian Sect, leaving nothing in its wake.

"W-What!" Shock and terror gripped those who watched. Each face mirrored the horror of seeing a ghost.

The Elysian Sect's disciples, renowned for their strength, couldn't measure up to top-tier factions like the Drakes Dominion Order. Yet, the Elysian Sect held a solid reputation in the martial world.

Despite their combined efforts and diverse techniques, the Elysian Sect's disciples couldn't even scratch the black serpent. Unfortunately, a single breath of the black serpent's flames incinerated them entirely.

The terrifying sight made everyone wonder if other factions could defeat the creature.

"What on earth is this? What creature breathes fire like that?"

"That flame is so unsettling! A single breath and it turns people to ashes. It's terrifying!"

As the group gazed at the ground covered in black ash, panic swept through them.

The terror of facing the fiery wrath of the black serpent drove them to retreat, distancing themselves from the imminent danger.

In past monster encounters, they usually dealt with threats through physical combat. However, the black serpent had a unique ability to spew flames, catching everyone off guard with its overwhelming power.

This unforeseen strength exceeded their initial expectations, prompting a unanimous decision to retreat.

Despite the allure of the tempting treasure, the black serpent stood in their way, leaving them with no viable choice. It became evident that continuing forward would only result in losing their lives.

"Let's pull back for now," someone suggested.

Upon witnessing the downfall of the Elysian Sect's disciples, the other factions quickly retreated. They were unwilling to confront the black serpent.

"Hmph! Useless fools! Looks like I'll have to handle this personally." Aidan snorted at the terrified groups and decided to take matters into his own hands.

Although his initial plan was to capitalize on the situation without getting involved, it turned out that the disciples from the major sects lacked combat skills. As a result, he had no choice but to step in.

"Prepare to face your opponent, you abomination!" he shouted.

Instantly, his powerful aura erupted, causing the wind to roar and sending sand and stones scattered in all directions.

Aidan's invisible pressure stopped the retreating factions, compelling them to redirect their attention.

"It's Sandscale! He's about to make a move!"

"Great! With Mr. Ridge here, that black serpent won't stand a chance!"

"Let's watch and wait. We can search for the treasure once Mr. Ridge deals with that monster."

Aidan's appearance boosted everyone's morale.

Although the crowd comprised elites, most hovered between low and high-level martial artists. Only a handful had achieved the halfway to becoming grandmaster level.