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An Understated Dominance Chapter 1876
"What happened? Why did you freak out?"The soldier's other companion was completely bewildered. He had no clue what was going on at all."I seemed to have heard something just now. Perhaps someone managed to get in!" The soldier scanned his surroundings alertly, trying to get some clue."I'm sure you heard it wrongly. Our base has such tight security, with multiple checkpoints and both hidden and patrolling guards. "There's no way someone can sneak inside. Don't joke around." The soldier's companion dismissed his idea.The security was tight outside the wall. There was also a 24-hour patrol inside the base.A fly probably wouldn't be able to enter, not to mention a person.Besides, it was located in the middle of nowhere. Only Dragon Guard members were able to find their way here."It's better to be safe than sorry. I'll go look around. You should stay alert."The soldier didn't let his guard down. Instead, he began to circle the armory and carefully inspect it. However, h
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1877
Julius slowly opened his eyes. Just as he was about to say something, he saw something in the corner of his eyes.Someone was standing outside the window.That person was Dustin!"What the heck!" Julius was so startled that he shuddered.Julius never expected that Dustin would be able to find the Dragon Guard's secret base."Grand General Rhys, what happened? Was I too hard?" The beautiful maid was a bit scared."It's nothing. I'm a bit tired, so I would like to rest. You may leave."Julius soon calmed down. Then, he gestured for the beautiful maid to leave."Yes, sir." The beautiful maid didn't dare to reject, immediately leaving.After she left, Dustin swiftly entered the room and sat in front of Julius."Dustin, why are you here?" Julius was shocked.Dustin smiled calmly. "I was scared as you didn't have any updates. Thus, I got here after searching around. However, it seems like you're having a good time. Someone was even giving you a massage."Julius replied calmly, "I
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1878
Dustin left the Dragon Guard base immediately after talking to Julius for a while. It wasn't a place that he should stick around. He only took the risk to verify some information. It was a good thing that he entered and left quietly.However, after Dustin had left for a while, Julius picked up the phone on the table and called the control room. Five minutes later, Reagan walked into the villa with a few of his trusted subordinates."Grand General Rhys, I heard that you wanted to see me urgently," Reagan spoke first."Sir Judd, someone from the West Lucozian monarchy just snuck into your secret base," Julius said frankly."Oh, is that so?" Reagan was a little surprised as he looked around and said, "Grand General Rhys, are you sure?""Of course, he was just standing in front of me." Julius looked serious."Who is it then? Why did this person come to see you?" Reagan pursued the matter further."That person was the Crown Prince of West Lucozia, Dustin Rhys!" Julius answered hone
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1879
"The target is in sight. Get ready!" Austin was on high alert when he saw the group of Dragon Guard members. He even withdrew his sword a little from its scabbard."Calm down. Give them another minute. We have to wait till they get into the area surrounded by us." Dustin reached out and patted Austin's shoulders lightly. He had cast two spells a few hundred yards before their hiding spot. As soon as the group of Dragon Guard members walked into the area, they'd be trapped.The first spell was the Disorientation Spell, and it covered the widest area. This spell had a dumbfounding and dizzying effect. The second spell was the Octennial Array. This spell had two sides to it. The first side could be used to attack the opponent, whereas the flip side could defend. It could attack and defend simultaneously, making it a very adaptable spell.Dustin had chosen to use this spell to attack. He had arranged for eight very skilled fighters to be situated in every direction of this octagon
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1880
The problem was that the group of Dragon Guard members were moving in a straight line. They didn't make any turns, nor did they move backward. As such, the only plausible explanation was that they had been trapped. They had been walking around in circles and were unable to leave."I know! This is the Disorientation Spell!" The man in gray had a thought and said suddenly. "It was said that people under this spell would feel dizzy and disorientated at the beginning. As time goes by, their abilities will deteriorate greatly. If they remain under the spell, they will eventually die!""Disorientation Spell? I thought that this mystical spell had been lost as time passed. There's someone who actually knows how to cast this spell! "It looks like the person behind this is not easy to deal with!" The red-robed elder looked serious."Elder Reed, what should we do now?" The man in black asked."We have to find a way to break the spell, of course! If not, we'd all die in this trap." The
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1881
The Octennial Array was quickly activated under Dustin's order. A white light shone from each side of the octagonal formation at the edge of the foggy area. The white lights soared skyward, eventually converging high above. Then, it descended into a vast curtain of light, enveloping the entire foggy area. The light curtain was translucent. When viewed from the outside, it looked like a giant eggshell.At this moment, within the spell's area, the Dragon Guard members could feel the ground beneath them rumbling as they ran. The hard ground suddenly became soft, like a mud pool. Besides that, there seemed to be a strong suction force coming from underground. They felt like they were being sucked into the mud pool with every step they took."What's going on? Why is the ground so soft?" The sudden change threw everyone in the Dragon Guard members off guard. Even though they were skilled martial artists, they had never been in a situation like this. Regardless of where they stepp
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1882
The red flare left a long, bright trail as it shot skyward. However, the translucent ceiling of the Octennial Array lit up for a while, and the red flare stopped halfway.The red flare exploded loudly. The fiery explosion was absorbed by the translucent ceiling and left no trails. The Dragon Guard members could only see a flashing red light before it completely disappeared. Other than the explosion, everything else remained the same."We can't even send a distress signal! It looks like we're completely trapped in this spell," The red-robed elder said with a frown. He couldn't find the spell's breaking point even with his eye technique in this situation. That was enough to prove that this spell was more bizarre and advanced than the Disorientation Spell, especially when both spells were used together. They complemented and enhanced each other's efficiency."Oh no! An ambush from the enemy!" Just as the red-robed elder was thinking of ways to break the spell, he heard a shri
An Understated Dominance Chapter 1883
"Damn! What the heck are these things? Why are there so many of them?""I can't kill them all! It's like a relentless wave, one after another.""We have to find a way out. If we continue like this, we'll exhaust ourselves and die here!""The fog is everywhere. I can't even see which way to go, and these shadows just keep coming. How can we find a way out?"Chaos engulfed the Dragon Guard members, transitioning from disdain to shock and fear. Ultimately, it descended into despair. The issue wasn't their incapacity to defeat the shadows but the absence of hope for survival. With each shadow they vanquished, two more emerged, steadily increasing in numbers. As their comrades fell in each assault, the attrition pushed them closer to total annihilation. To them, escape seemed impossible."Elder Reed, the situation is worsening. What should we do now?" The black-clad man, fending off enemies, sought assistance from the red-robed elder beside him.The black-clad man had to fend of
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Chapter 2530
The next morning, Nathaniel was inside a lavish mansion. He was in his study, flipping through an ancient manuscript. One of his most trusted aides hurried in and lowered his voice, "Your Royal Highness, word just came in. Another trace of Dracan essence has been found."Nathaniel raised an eyebrow and closed the manuscript. "Where?""Our investigation shows it ended up in the hands of Logan Rhys," the aide replied."Logan Rhys?" Nathaniel narrowed his eyes slightly and was surprised by the name.He had tried to win Logan over before and spared no expense, but never received a response. Later, he discovered that Tristan and Matthias had done the same.Fortunately, Logan still hadn't picked a side. He might be holding out for the best offer, but at least he hadn't shut the door on Nathaniel.With the Dracan essence in his hands, Logan had become an even more valuable target. In addition to the West Lucozian monarchy, Logan was an ultimate grandmaster, which made him worth recrui
Chapter 2529
"Give me a moment to think," Dustin said.Grace's words sent him into deep thought.After all, carrying the fate of Dragonmarsh was no small burden. First, he had to be tough enough to handle it. Then, he needed the resolve to accept what came with it. Once he carried that burden, it meant taking on a heavyweight.He used to act on his own terms and do things as he pleased without worrying too much about the consequences. But once the nation's fate was involved, everything changed.Not that he had many options.Dustin could either hide in Sacred Wrym Summit and hope Arion would protect him, or take a risk and absorb the Dragonmarsh's fate to push through his cultivation's bottleneck. Between the two, he was leaning toward the latter."I can give your plan a shot," Dustin said suddenly. "But we're still missing a piece of the Dracan essence. If we're doing this, we need to find that last one first."Only once all five pieces of Dracan essence were united could he truly wield the
Chapter 2528
"Royal gods? And two of them?" Dustin frowned at the news.His battle with Poseidon in West Lucozia had shown him firsthand that the Hall of Gods didn't send weaklings into the field.One royal god had already pushed him to his limit. If two came at him together, winning wasn't even the question. He'd be lucky just to make it out alive."That's right," Grace said solemnly. "The royal gods, Zeus and Hera, have crossed the border. They're even stronger than Poseidon. If they ambush you together, your chances are slim."She knew Dustin was strong, but he was still young. Moreover, Zeus and Hera weren't just anyone. They were world-class powerhouses. Surviving a fight with them would be next to impossible.The Hall of Gods had probably figured out how dangerous Dustin could become. If they had given him a few more years to grow, they might not have been able to stop him."Well, that complicates things." Dustin rested his chin in one hand with a thoughtful expression.Two royal god
Chapter 2527
Soluna Hall had one rule—they wouldn't accept unfamiliar customers. They only served those they knew well or people introduced by someone they trusted. Every transaction required an appointment. Exceptions were made for urgent matters, but those came with an additional fee.When Dustin reached the entrance, two security guards stopped him. After stating his name and being verified by the guards, they let him through.Inside, a female attendant with a pleasant smile greeted him and led him across the main hall straight into the back garden. They passed a small fish pond and stopped in front of a secluded private room."This is Ms. Linsor's private reception area. Mr. Rhys, please come in," the female attendant said with a smile."She's not here?" Dustin asked curiously."She had something come up, but she'll be here soon. Please make yourself comfortable," the attendant said, still smiling."Alright then." He nodded and walked into the room.The room was spacious, with a vintag
Chapter 2526
"You're wrong, Tristan," Matthias said with a meaningful look.He continued, "Sure, I've got the Moseys to back me, but I'm still far from securing the throne. Nathaniel's got strong backing too, and this won't be an easy win. But if you were to support me, I'd say my chances shoot up to 80%."In his eyes, Tristan's support was worth more than the Ballard family.If he could win Tristan over, his odds would jump from 60% to nearly 80%. The only question now was whether Tristan would be willing to shelve his own ambitions and place his bet on Matthias."You know me, Matthias. I've never been one for ambition or glory. This kind of power struggle just isn't for me. I hope you can understand that," Tristan said.After thinking about it thoroughly, he finally turned his brother down. He knew his chances of winning were slim, yet he couldn't let go.Tristan was the eldest legitimate son, the rightful and undisputed heir to the throne. Aside from his poor health, he had no real shortco
Chapter 2525
Tristan, Matthias, and Nathaniel weren't fools. They understood the unspoken message loud and clear.Their purpose for this trip was to take advantage of the opportunity to offer their condolences and win the Ballard family's support. Should it work, all the better. If not, they'd at least make a good impression. The key was that as long as the Ballard family didn't pick a side or turn against them, there was still room to make things work. No need to rush into anything.Tristan spoke first. "You're being too kind, Duke of Lachshire. We've always admired Mr. Jovian's loyalty and courage. We're simply here to pay our respects—nothing more."Matthias added, "That's right. Your family has a lot to deal with right now. Plus, you're not as young as you used to be, so don't wear yourself out over this. We won't take up more of your time today."He gave a respectful nod, then turned to leave."Duke—"Nathaniel opened his mouth to speak, but Tristan interrupted. "That's enough, Nathani
Chapter 2524
"Oh? I didn't expect both of you to be here," Nathaniel said.He was just about to pay his respects when he spotted Tristan and Matthias inside the mourning hall. He gave a respectful nod and said, "Hello, Tristan, Matthias."Truthfully, he wasn't surprised. He had already guessed they would show up.The four ancient houses and the eight great families were all key players he needed on his side. And with the Ballard family still undecided, he wasn't about to miss the chance to make an impression."I heard you left Oakvale on official business. Funny how quickly you came back," Tristan said, his tone laced with meaning."It wasn't anything important. When I heard about Mr. Jovian's passing, I returned immediately. I wanted to pay my respects in person," Nathaniel answered smoothly, without missing a beat.He brushed off Tristan's subtle jab and used the moment to show the Ballard family he was genuinely there to pay his respects."Don't just stand there, Nathaniel. Go pay your re
Chapter 2523
"Your Royal Highness, it's an honor to have you here," Jonathan said.Upon seeing the distinguished guest arrive, he quickly pulled himself together and aside his grief. He led his family to greet Tristan, and they bowed in respect.Before they could finish the gesture, Tristan raised a hand to stop them. "No need for such formalities," he said. "The deceased deserves our respect."He turned to Jovian's portrait, which was displayed in the mourning hall, and sighed deeply.Tristan continued, "Mr. Jovian's untimely passing is truly a great loss to Dragonmarsh. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to your family during this difficult time."Jonathan's eyes were filled with tears as he bowed his head slightly. "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kind words. My family is heartbroken over my brother's tragic death."Tristan nodded slightly. His gaze quickly swept across the hall before asking, "I've heard that Duke Lachshire fainted from grief. How is he doing now?"Jonathan
Chapter 2522
The unrest in West Lucozia finally ended with the capture of Warrick.Every official who was his accomplice was thoroughly investigated. Those who needed to be arrested were taken into custody, and those who deserved to be punished were executed.After the purge, more than 300 officials in West Lucozia were removed from their posts. Those guilty were arrested, and those whose crimes were severe were executed.Under Austin's iron-fisted reforms, West Lucozia's government underwent a complete overhaul. Corruption, bribery, and the tangled web of illegal deals were swept away like dust in the wind.The citizens quickly noticed the difference. When they visited government offices, they no longer faced delays, refusals, or demands for bribes.Long-neglected public issues began to move forward, thanks to the organized efforts of newly appointed officials. Things were improving across the board.Instead of fearing the crackdown, the citizens welcomed it. The corrupt officials who had dr
