All Chapters of An Understated Dominance: Chapter 2771
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Chapter 2771
Three days had passed since Mount Aethermoor appeared. The mountain's growth had finally stopped. By now, roughly half of what had been the bustling city of Oakvale lay buried beneath the mountain's massive foundation and sprawling foothills.What remained in the emptied city were official forces handling cleanup and security.Martial artists who hadn't evacuated in time or refused to leave had also gathered there, alongside daring adventurers seeking fortune and cultivators from every corner of the world, many accompanied by followers. Each group was marked by distinct energy waves.Inside a makeshift official camp at the foot of Mount Aethermoor, Dustin stood on a nearby rise. He gazed at the towering mountain before him, its immense presence rising into the sky and carrying a boundless sense of desolation that left him deeply contemplative.Earlier, he'd personally seen Natasha off on a train bound for safer territory. She'd wanted to stay behind, but after joint persuasion fr
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Chapter 2772
The following morning, the first light of dawn spread across the horizon.At the foot of Mount Aethermoor, near the southeastern entrance to the Elderwood Path, a long flight of ancient stone steps yawned open like the gaping maw of some colossal beast.Nearly 100 members of the official expedition team stood at attention, their presence sharp and focused. Leading them were Scarlet and Adam. Scarlet wore crimson battle gear beneath silver armor. She gripped her spear tightly, her stance radiating fierce resolve.Adam wore dark blue expedition gear with a longsword at his waist. Formation flags were strapped to his back. His scholarly composure was tempered by unmistakable readiness.Grace had come personally to see them off, with Dustin standing beside her. Looking at the team assembled and ready to depart, she spoke solemnly. "Everyone, the road ahead is dangerous. I'll be waiting here for your safe return. Remember, your safety comes first.""Yes, Your Highness!" the team an
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Chapter 2773
Scarlet knew that if she didn't stop this phantasmal spirit, the team would suffer devastating losses. Her Wildfire Spear erupted in crimson flames more intense than ever before. She became one with her weapon and shot forward like a meteor, meeting the descending energy blade head-on."Scarlet!" Adam shouted, but it was too late to stop her.Spear and blade collided with a deafening explosion and blinding light. Scarlet grunted as she was thrown backward, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. But her grip on the spear never loosened. The energy blade-wielding phantasmal spirit also staggered, its glow dimming slightly."It's not a physical entity, and its power comes from the crystals! Attack the largest crystal clusters!" Scarlet shouted sharply as she steadied herself midair.Adam understood immediately and directed the remaining combat-capable members. "Fire and lightning casters, focus your attacks on the third and fifth crystal clusters on the left. Everyone els
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Chapter 2774
The entrance to Thunderscar Gorge lay southeast by north, about 30 miles from the Elderwood Path. Unlike the route taken by the official expedition, the terrain here was far steeper and more dangerous.There were no stone steps at the entrance. Instead, a deep canyon had been carved open by years of relentless violet lightning. The rock walls on both sides were charred black and veined with lightning scars. The air carried a faint stench of ozone and sulfur, and violent lightning-aspected spiritual energy churned restlessly throughout the gorge.A team of about 50 people had gathered at the entrance. They all wore matching dark blue combat uniforms under light armor, and the armor bore subtle Mosey insignia.This was the elite mountaineering team Seamus had dispatched, led by his most capable foster son, Anders.He was a Grandmaster-level expert, his cultivation at the peak of the Adept stage. In the mortal world, that was naturally quite impressive. But in the eyes of true culti
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Chapter 2775
"It's the lightning spirit! Hold the formation," the squad captain barked.The lightning spirit slammed into the Mystic Water Formation's barrier, erupting in blinding violet light accompanied by a harsh crackling hiss.Water was meant to restrain lightning, so the formation should have held a natural advantage. Yet, the lightning spirit carried an unusually pure and violent strain of Violet Thunder Miasma. The impact sent the barrier shuddering violently, and several people inside the formation went pale.Seeing this, a calculating gleam flashed in Anders' eyes. He was about to order the second squad to provide support when he heard Elowen chuckle behind him. "Evander, this lightning spirit is quite interesting. The thunder miasma it condensed is remarkably pure."Her brother merely nodded slightly without any other reaction. The three Quinton family guards were like wooden statues, completely indifferent to the fierce battle ahead. In contrast, the people from the Moseys felt
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Chapter 2776
But Anders quickly lowered his head, hiding the cold calculation in his eyes."Let's move," Evander said, withdrawing his hand as if brushing away a speck of dust.Anders took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil roiling inside him, and replied respectfully, "Yes, Mr. Quinton."He turned and continued directing his remaining men forward, though his hunger for power had never burned more fiercely.After suffering nearly 20 casualties and leaving everyone injured, the group finally made it through the long stretch of Thunderscar Gorge. At the end of the canyon lay a relatively open platform formed from some kind of lightning-resistant crystal. Scattered across the platform were several charred skeletons, likely the remains of previous climbers. Nearby lay lightning-tempered ore still glowing with electrical energy, along with fragments of badly damaged lightning-attribute artifacts that still retained faint traces of their former power.Elowen walked over and picked up a few pie
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Chapter 2777
"Watch out!" Aveline warned as she drew her twin daggers and charged forward. Blanche followed closely behind, drawing her longsword rimed with frost.The Frost family members quickly formed ranks and unleashed their techniques in unison. Intersecting arcs of icy spells and sword aura crisscrossed the gorge.The glacial wraiths were formidable foes, especially within their native terrain. Their translucent forms flickered through the frozen air, and the ice blades in their hands were razor-sharp, each strike freezing the target.One of the Frost family members was slashed across the arm. Frost raced along the wound, and within seconds, his limb went numb.Albus' eyes sharpened at the sight. Without drawing his longsword, he raised two fingers and gestured toward the injured man's arm. A thread of icy sword aura, nearly visible yet refined to an extreme degree, shot forward and sank into the wound. The spreading frost met something colder and purer than itself and was instantly
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Chapter 2778
The Jornell family was masters of stormcraft; they had a relatively high resistance to the forces of wind and thunder. Plus, their cultivation methods resonated with the environment here. Their morale was high. However, the dangers of Storm Ridge far exceeded their expectations. The astral wind was no ordinary mountain gust. Mixed within it was the Aetherwind Essence drawn from the upper firmament. Its force was immense, and it could steadily erode the spiritual barrier.The celestial lightning was even more unpredictable since its power was impossible to gauge. Even members of the Jornell family wouldn't escape unscathed if struck directly.Before long, the relentless Aetherwind Essence began eroding the spiritual barrier of one mid-stage Adept. Caught off guard, he was grazed by a sudden streak of golden celestial lightning. He screamed as his body was charred black and sent tumbling from the cliff, his remains reduced to nothing.Zephyrin didn't even frown. Instead, he shoute
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Chapter 2779
Climbing teams from various factions struggled up the different slopes of Mount Aethermoor as they fought for opportunity and survival.At the base of the mountain stood a massive abandoned city. It was surrounded by a sea of temporary camps with tens of thousands still lingering there.Among them were a small number of civilians who hadn't fully evacuated, and personnel left behind by various factions to handle logistics and supplies. There were also rogue cultivators and wandering martial artists who were drawn by rumors but hesitated to venture close.Grace and Dustin remained behind, overseeing operations or calmly observing how the situation developed.None of them realized that Mount Aethermoor, a sacred peak silent for 3,000 years, had never limited its trials to those who climbed it.At midday, an abrupt change occurred. Without warning, the base of the mountain suddenly lit up with countless crisscrossing, intricately complex golden sigils.The glowing lines spread benea
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Chapter 2780
Instead of the well-trained Sovereign Aegis guards and their advisors, Dustin was surrounded by a throng of people of all kinds, panic-stricken and bewildered.Some were ordinary civilians, shivering in fear. Others were martial artists gripping their weapons and scanning their surroundings with wary eyes. There were rogue cultivators in mismatched clothing, each with a distinct energy wave. Even personnel from the various factions who had remained at the mountain's base camp were now mixed into the crowd, all of them thrown together like gravel dumped from a cart."This… Is this Mount Aethermoor? How did we end up here?""It was that golden light. The formation must've brought us here.""Good heavens! It's so high and terrifying. How are we supposed to get down?""My child! Has anyone seen my child?"Cries, screams, curses, and questions rose in a cacophony, creating a scene of utter chaos.Dustin forced himself to stay calm and scanned his surroundings. He stood near the edg
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