An Understated Dominance

Chapter 1209 Caught In Delimna

Derek’s shock and fear upon realizing the identity of the drunkard, Gregory, were palpable. The memories of the disastrous battle from ten years ago haunted him, and he was unable to contain his trembling and terror.

For Derek, that night had been a nightmare that had left an indelible mark on his psyche. He had witnessed the gruesome deaths of his companions, the decapitation of his Headmaster, and the powerlessness of once-feared martial artists. It was an experience that had shattered his ambition and instilled an enduring fear in him.

Seeing Gregory again after all these years had awakened the deep-seated terror that he had tried to bury. It was a nightmare come to life once more.

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instructed him to leave and even mentioned that he (Derek) should prepare for a confrontation in the

to leave with his subordinates, eager to put as much distance as possible between

other martial arts masters in a state of shock and awe. They realized that their previous arrogance had been misplaced, and they couldn’t help but feel a deep

with just sending Derek away. He turned his attention to