An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori (official version)

Dustin was well-versed and knowledgeable about creatures like werewolves and vampires in Streuqua. But

facing something like Predator, who turned into a beast and becten times stronger, was completely new to

him.

It showed that the mysterious assassin organization held significant power and influence. Otherwise, they

wouldn't have been able to nurture so many elites.

Thrown back by the impact, Predator tapped into his primal instincts. His form expanded even more, akin to an

elephant's, while a dark haze enveloped him and radiated a sinister air.

With its four limbs forcefully pushing off the ground, it lunged forward like a cannonball toward Dustin at

terrifying speed.

"Hurricane Slash!"

Dustin gripped his sword with one hand and swiftly delivered five consecutive slashes. The resulting sword auras

intertwined, forming a massivethat bore down on Predator.

A thunderous crash filled the air as Predator charged headlong into thewithout hesitation.

Five sword auras shattered upon impact and dispersed them into energy.

The beastly Predator was sent flying over several yards. He crashed heavily to the ground, creating a deep crater

upon impact.

He emitted a low growl as it rolled to its feet, and his beastly eyes gleamed with ferocity.

After the collision, he was covered in blood and sustained serious wounds. One of his muscular arms was

severed, and three deep sword gashes marred his chest.

While these injuries would prove fatal for most creatures, they were mere scratches to the beastly Predator.

With its massive frame, Predator boasted formidable defense and a terrifying regeneration capacity. In mere

seconds, the wounds on its chest stopped bleeding and began to heal rapidly.

Yet, the most chilling sight was the severed arm visibly regenerating at an alarming rate. Such monstrous

regenerative abilities instilled pure terror in onlookers.

"Holy shit! What the heck is that thing? His arm just grew back by itself? That's scary!"

"Damn it! This guy is like a fucking cockroach that just won't die!"

"I wonder if Dustin can handle this beast?"

Witnessing Predator's wounds heal rapidly left the martial artists dumbfounded.

Earlier, when Predator was knocked back, they felt a glimmer of hope and thought they had a chance. But now,

they were filled with doubt.

The beastly Predator was fast, strong, and tough and had an unbelievable ability to recover. Anyone

encountering something like this would feel despair.

At that moment, they could only hope that Dustin could hold on. Otherwise, the whole town would be drenched

in blood if this beast went berserk.

"What a pain in the neck," Dustin muttered. His expression grew serious as he furrowed his brow. He hadn't

anticipated Predator's post-transformation would possess such terrifying regenerative abilities.

Witnessing severe wounds almost fully heal in just a matter of seconds was mind-boggling. He knew he'd be

worn down to nothing if the fight continued like this.

"It looks like | can't spare your life today." Dustin shook his head, and a glint of menace flashed in his eyes.

Initially, he had planned to capture Predator alive and extract sinformation from him. But now, that plan

seemed out of the question.

After all, it was kill or be killed. If Dustin didn't act now, it would spell endless trouble.

Predator roared, and at that moment, his severed arm had fully regenerated. It looked just as muscular as

before. Then, he scraped the ground with his newly grown claws and lunged at Dustin again.

Dustin took a deep breath and slowly raised his sword in front of his chest. With a slight tremor in his body, his

mystical pure energy surged instantly.

A thunderous explosion reverberated through the air as a powerful wave of energy erupted from Dustin's feet. It

swept out like a tidal wave and engulfed everything around.

In an instant, Predator's body trembled. He felt crushing pressure like a mountain bearing down on his back, and

his speed slowed down significantly.

"Conquest Breaker!"

Dustin unleashed his true strength and underwent a significant change in his energy field.

Seamlessly merging with his sword, he transformed into a sharp, lethal blade aimed directly at Predator's chest.

A streak of light zipped through as Dustin, sword in hand, swiftly pierced through Predator's body. A large gaping

wound was left in its chest.

The charging Predator shuddered, then toppled to the ground. His massive body skidded across the ground for

over 30 feet before gradually coming to a halt, leaving behind a long trail of blood on the cobblestone pavement.

"Is... is it over?"

"Holy shit! Is that for real? Did he actually take down that monster?"

"What a lightning-fast sword! Such a fierce attack! That's seriously impressive!"

Chaos ensued as Predator was brought down. Nobody had anticipated Dustin emerging victorious against such a

terrifying beast, let alone do it so effortlessly.

With a single, decisive stroke, he ended the battle. It was a truly remarkable feat.

Now the question lingered—who was the true beast here?

"Wait! That beast isn't dead yet. | saw it move!"

"No way! Even with no heart, he's still alive?"

"Hey, look! He's moving! He's actually moving!"

With a chorus of gasps, Predator started twitching incessantly on the ground. The gaping, bloody wound on his

chest was visibly healing at a startling pace.

This sudden twist in the situation left everyone stunned.

Seeing the beast, with its chest pierced and heart destroyed, not only surviving but recovering, was utterly mind-

blowing.

It wasn't just the martial artists who were taken aback. Even Dustin found it surreal that a beast could survive

without a heart.

With sword in hand, Dustin approached Predator slowly and looked down at him.

Despite being certain that he had destroyed Predator's heart, his body continued to recover. It was utterly

incredulous.

"I don't believe that | can't kill you!" Dustin raised his sword again and prepared to strike at Predator's head.

Since Predator could survive without a heart, he wondered what the fate of Predator would be if his head were

crushed.

"Hold your blade!"

Just as Dustin was about to deliver the fatal blow, a thunderous shout suddenly erupted out of nowhere.

At the stime, three Frost Needles pierced through the air, aiming directly at Dustin's three vital pressure

points.