An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

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Aidan demonstrated remarkable strength as he skillfully wielded his crescent-shaped dual blades.
With a swift motion, he released a barrage of blade aura toward the golden vines. Each blade carried enough force to split
mountains, accompanied by a powerful gust of wind and vibrant lights.
In response to his attack, the silver vines transformed into long spears, hurtling rapidly toward him with astonishing precision.
These spears adeptly intercepted every blade aura, triggering a sequence of explosions. The countless blade auras shattered,
forcefully pushing back the silver vines.
“Hmph! Let’s see how tough you are!” Aidan charged forward, crossing his dual blades. With a swift swing, he shouted,
“Destruction Slash!”
A crackling sound filled the air as two crescent-shaped blade auras swiftly slashed toward the golden vine.
Initially three feet in length, these razor -sharp blade auras expanded to a towering three yards as they closed in. Appearing like
unstoppable blades, they cut through the air with incredible force.
As the imminent threat loomed, the silver vines sprang into action.
Half of them formed a defensive net in front of the golden vine, while the other half turned into long spears, colliding aggressively
with the approaching crescent-shaped blade aura.
The clash produced a series of impacts, compelling the proactive silver vines to retreat. They couldn’t withstand the force of the
advancing blade aura.
Finally, the relentless crescent-shaped blade aura struck the woven net of silver vines, cutting through the once- impenetrable
defense.
The net, renowned for its resistance to blades and imperviousness to fire and water, now bore a significant gap- severed by
Aidan’s blade in a single, powerful strike.

This demonstration of destructive power highlighted the prowess of a grandmaster martial artist, effortlessly severing dozens of
silver vines with a single stroke.
“Those blade auras are razor-sharp!”
“Sandscale truly lives up to its reputation. Impressive!”
“With Mr. Ridge in action, it looks like we’re in good hands!”.
As Aidan pressed forward with an unstoppable force, everyone couldn’t contain their joy.
The once formidable silver vines, once a daunting challenge, now appeared mere trivial obstacles in the face of the grandmaster
martial artist.
It clearly showcased a significant contrast in strength-a powerful demonstration of skill that left no room for doubt. This was true
power, an undeniable gap in ability.
“It’s a cakewalk!” Slicing through the gap, Aidan wasted no time seizing the opportunity.
He headed straight for the root of the golden vines, recognizing them as the true danger-the essence of the monster.
By tackling this primary threat first, he aimed to render the remaining silver and gray vines powerless. With a bit of time, he could
eliminate them all. At that critical moment, the silver and gray vines launched a relentless and unavoidable assault on him.
“Are these critters trying to show off their feeble skills again?” Aidan sneered, holding his ground defiantly.
He swiftly wielded his dual blades, conjuring a protective shield of blade aura. With determination, he charged directly into the
approaching vines.

Upon touching his blade aura shield, the vines were instantly severed. Whether silver or gray, none could harm him.
Within a ten-foot radius, the area turned into a deadly zone where anything approaching would be shredded into pieces.
Aidan left destruction in his wake, an unstoppable force that earned cheers from onlookers. Amidst the chaos, the once
motionless golden vine finally stirred. Suddenly, it raised its front end like a whip, swiftly lashing out toward Aidan.
The golden vine, with incredible speed, sliced through the air, emitting a sharp sound as it viciously descended.

The impact was earth-shattering, altering the atmosphere and sending shivers down the spines of witnesses.
Aidan narrowed his eyes as he sized up the situation. In response, he swiftly assumed a defensive stance, crossing his dual
blades to confront the oncoming golden vine directly.
The clash erupted in a loud explosion upon impact, unleashing a powerful shockwave that rippled outward. Its force scattered
debris and stirred up a cloud of dust, creating a chaotic spectacle.
Gray and silver vines in the vicinity were torn apart, adding to the tumult. As the dust gradually settled, a massive crater marked
the point where the golden vine had struck.
Within the deep crater, Aidan stood, visibly tired, sweat-soaked, and panting heavily. His arms felt numb, his hand was injured,
and a trickle of blood slowly dripped from his finger to the ground.
His expression turned serious, losing all signs of ease as the golden vine’s downward strike proved too powerful.
Despite his efforts to block, minor injuries were unavoidable. It became evident he couldn’t match the strength of the golden vine.
The realization hit him that direct confrontation would be futile now.

“I didn’t expect this thing to be so powerful,” Aidan murmured. He frowned as he cautiously eyed the imposing golden vine.
It was a surprising revelation, something no one in the entire realm could have anticipated -a mere vine possessing the attack
and defense capabilities of a grandmaster martial artist.
Aidan turned to the group, shouting, ” Why are you just standing there? Hurry up and escape!
“This thing is tough. I can only buy you ten minutes. After that, it’s every man for himself!”
Upon hearing that, chaos ensued, creating a stir in the entire scene. Aidan, with his commanding presence, had given them
confidence in assured victory. However, the situation took an unexpected turn, catching everyone off guard.
The group was in disbelief as they witnessed Sandscale, a formidable grandmaster martial artist, unexpectedly finding himself at
a disadvantage after a direct confrontation. They couldn’t help but wonder about the true power of that golden vine.
“Run!” Without hesitation, everyone quickened their pace, understanding that if Aidan couldn’t hold his ground, it could mean the
end for all of them.
Grace led the main force, acting like a sharp sword, fiercely fighting through the encircling gray vines and moving swiftly toward
the outside.
At that moment, the golden vine launched another attack.