An Understated Dominance Novel (Dahlia & Dustin) by Marina Vittori updated 2025-26 - An Understated Dominance Chapter 2427

Chapter 2427

The wings that emerged from Blood Demon William’s back were sleek, black, and metallic. When fully extended, they spanned over ten meters.

With a single flap, a violent wind howled through the battlefield, chilling the air with an eerie, ghost-like wail. The sheer force was enough to make everyone uneasy.

Blood Demon William’s transformation didn’t stop with his wings. His entire appearance had changed drastically.

His once-handsome face had grown haggard, his skin wrinkled, and his cheekbones jutted out sharply. His fangs gleamed menacingly, while two sharp horns curled out from his forehead. His body had elongated, becoming unnaturally tall but gaunt, his ribs and sternum visible beneath his thin skin. From afar, he looked like a walking skeleton—a monstrous, ghastly figure.

This was the Blood Demon William’s strongest form.

In this state, his speed, strength, and defenses were enhanced many times over, while his bloodlust became insatiable. He had become a true predator, a demon born to devour.

The main gods of the Temple of the Gods, who moments ago had been fuming over William’s betrayal, now stood frozen with fear.

This was no longer the Blood Demon William they had seen before. This was a vastly more powerful entity, emanating a violent and savage aura that made their skin crawl.

They had no doubt: if William wished, he could annihilate them in an instant.

“Old man, I’ll feast on your blood today!”

William raised a skeletal hand, his claws gleaming like polished steel, and pointed directly at Arion Foyer.

“Boom!”

A bolt of lightning streaked down from the heavens, striking William squarely.

Yet he didn’t flinch. He stood firm, completely unharmed, as though the lightning was nothing more than a gentle breeze. His indestructible body now rivaled that of Bear King Bailey.

“Is that all you’ve got? Not even enough to make me itch.” William’s mocking smile deepened, contempt etched into every word.

For the “strongest man in Dragonmarsh” and the revered Heavenly Master of Sacred Wyrm Summit, this was an embarrassing display.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

Three more bolts of lightning crashed down from the sky, each one striking with pinpoint accuracy.

The result was the same. William remained unfazed, his body immune to the heavenly assault.

“Old man, your tricks are worthless. Now it’s my turn!”

With a wicked laugh, Blood Demon William moved.

His body vanished in a blur, reappearing in front of Arion Foyer in the blink of an eye. His sharp claws thrust forward like a spear, aiming directly for Arion’s heart.

“Buzz!”

A golden light erupted from Arion, forming a protective barrier around him.

William’s claws collided with the golden shield, causing it to ripple and tremble violently under the impact.

“Heh…”

William sneered and struck again, his claws relentless as he sought to pierce the barrier. The golden light flickered, showing signs of weakening.

“Fire!”

Arion raised his hand, and a crimson talisman shot forth, embedding itself in William’s chest.

“Boom!”

The talisman exploded, unleashing a torrent of flames that engulfed William in an instant.

The fire roared with intense heat, its flames licking hungrily at William’s grotesque form.

But this time, he didn’t scream.

Instead, William stood motionless, letting the flames consume him without so much as a flinch.

Before anyone could react, his massive black wings flapped.

A violent gust surged outward, scattering the flames like dust in the wind. The inferno extinguished in an instant, leaving William unscathed. His withered skin radiated heat, but not a single burn marred his body.

It was clear: in his strongest form, even these powerful flames were no longer a threat.

“Now, it’s my turn!”

William grinned wickedly, his wings spreading wide.

In the next moment, his body became a streak of black light, crashing into Arion’s golden barrier with devastating force.

“Bang!”

The earth quaked as a massive shockwave rippled outward.

Arion’s once-impenetrable golden light shattered, scattering into countless glowing fragments before vanishing entirely.

“Good!”

Cheers erupted from the onlookers.

Arion’s golden light had long been a source of frustration—it was nearly indestructible, resisting all their previous attempts to break it. Now, thanks to William’s devastating assault, the barrier was gone.

“Die!”

With a roar, William launched himself toward Arion again, a streak of darkness hurtling through the air.

At the same time, Bear King Bailey seized the opportunity. From another direction, he charged at Arion with ferocious momentum, intending to crush him in tandem with William.

The two monsters coordinated their attacks perfectly, cutting off Arion’s escape.

Sensing the moment, the other warriors joined in, unleashing their powers in a desperate attempt to finish Arion.

With his golden shield broken and his defenses weakened, this was their best chance to take him down.

“Destroy the soul!”

Despite the overwhelming siege, Arion remained calm. He waved his hand, and a swarm of divine talismans shot forth like a violent storm, blanketing the battlefield.

“Explode!”

With a sharp motion, Arion snapped his fingers.

The talismans detonated simultaneously, unleashing a series of thunderous explosions.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

The ground shook violently. Mountains crumbled, the earth cracked, and the air roared with destructive energy.

Within a hundred-meter radius, everything was obliterated. Trees were uprooted, buildings were flattened, and the once-formidable warriors were sent flying.

Those strong enough landed on their feet, barely managing to steady themselves.

The weaker ones crashed to the ground, coughing up blood as they struggled to recover.

Arion’s explosive counterattack not only neutralized the incoming assaults but also left half of his enemies severely wounded.