An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1992

Aidan sprawled on the ground. He was coughing violently and spitting out blood.

His face, pale and shocked, reflected the agony in his wide eyes. It appeared as if his body was falling apart, leaving him unable to stand.

The immense power of the black serpent caught him off guard. In just one hit, its tail, heavy as a mountain, inflicted severe injuries on him.

Even his precious dual blade could only leave minor scratches on the black serpent's tough body. Its incredible physical strength and formidable defense surpassed his imagination.

"Whoa, did Mr. Ridge just get thrown like that? Am I imagining things?"

"I don't get it. Mr. Ridge is a grandmaster martial artist with incredible strength. How did he go down with just one hit from that creature?"

"This is bad! Who else stands a chance if he can't handle the black serpent?"

Everyone couldn't hide their disbelief. Their shocked expressions reflected the unexpected turn of events.

Aidan, widely recognized as Sandscale, was a renowned figure and one of the five formidable individuals in the southwest. As a legendary grandmaster martial artist, he was considered the strongest among them.

However, the current events painted a different story. During the face-off, Aidan failed to gain an advantage.

Instead, he suffered severe injuries from the black serpent's attack, leaving everyone astonished. They questioned their chances against the black serpent, given Aidan's inability to defeat it.

"Oh no, what should we do?"

"I say we make a dash and save ourselves!"

After a moment of confusion, the crowd swiftly snapped out of it and promptly fled. Even the grandmaster martial artist had been defeated, and escaping seemed their only option.

"Ah, this is frustrating! We were just inches away from grabbing that treasure!" Yonah glared at the gigantic black serpent, grumbling his frustration with a reluctant face.

"Yonah, as long as there's life, there's hope. We can't face this monster alone.

"Let's wait for the skilled elites from our sect, and then we'll tackle it together." Bran squinted, his face showing a determined seriousness.

He understood that Aidan's unexpected defeat could be a blessing in disguise. The silver lining was that Aidan couldn't claim most of the treasures.

Plus, with the arrival of skilled elites from the Drakes Dominion Order and the Frostwing Sect, the advantage would shift in their favor.

Despite the black serpent's strength, it was just a creature. While it could take on a grandmaster martial artist, handling two or three opponents seemed doubtful.

Moreover, Drakes Dominion Order and Frostwing Sect had many halfway to becoming grandmaster martial artists, along with numerous mystical formations.

Once these resources were utilized, dealing with the black serpent wouldn't be an issue.

"Damn, this black serpent is no joke!" Jackson grimaced, wiping sweat off his face. "Ms. Linsor, we have to fall back. If we stay, we might not make it out alive."

"I agree, Ms. Linsor. Aidan has its attention. Let's use this chance to get out of here. The consequences could be disastrous if we stay." Garrett urged, looking worried.