What was the epitome of true dominance? Pierce was.
Facing the long-established Duo of Doom, ranked high on the Tiger Ranking, Pierce didn't waste a single word.
He simply issued an ultimatum.
"Retreat, or die."
If Pierce said it, he would certainly follow through.
Overwhelmed by immense humiliation, the Duo of Doom felt both angry and terrified.
The battle hadn't even begun, and Pierce already stood there with an air of utter disdain toward them. That, in itself, was an insult.
They were the Duo of Doom. While individually they might not be the strongest, when they fought together, there were very few who could defeat them. That was the undeniable truth.
"Pierce, don't be so cocky! We know you're strong, but we're not weak either. Now, let's see if you're really as invincible as they say you are!"
As soon as the words fell, the Duo of Doom unleashed their full power as they both launched their fiercest attack at the same time.
Pierce's expression remained unchanged, as if the Duo of Doom's full-force attack posed no threat at all.
As they struck from both front and back, Pierce's eyes widened. He then lifted his right foot high and slammed down with immense force.
There was no deafening sound, yet it felt as if the entire world trembled.
"Die, you pathetic weaklings!"
With a single kick, Pierce shifted his body slightly to the right. Then, his left hand formed a palm, swinging out with brutal force—so powerful that it even produced a whistling sound through the air.
Dax had no time to dodge at all, as Pierce's palm strike landed squarely on him.
But it wasn't over yet.
Before Dax could recover, Pierce surged forward like a caged tiger unleashed, and in one swift motion, he grabbed him by the collar. He then clenched his right hand into a fist and smashed it directly into his face.
"Some call me third-ranked in the Tiger Ranking, others call me fourth," he said calmly. "It's just a matter of how soon or late the news reaches you. But whether it's third or fourth, it doesn't matter. Because my goal was never the Tiger Ranking.
"To you, being 'invincible on the Tiger Ranking' may seem impressive, but to me, it's just a stage I was always destined to surpass. After all, anyone on the Dragon Ranking can be considered invincible on the Tiger Ranking."
The moment he said that, everyone present couldn't help but feel that he was showing off—big time.
He was clearly on the Tiger Ranking, yet he spoke as if he were already a powerhouse on the Dragon Ranking.
But at this moment, no one dared to refute him, as his strength was right there for all to see.
By then, Harper had already regained consciousness. She had stepped out of the car, just in time to witness Pierce's overwhelming victory against the Duo of Doom.
This was the real Pierce. The one she had fought before hadn't even been using his full strength.
Realizing this, Harper clenched her fists tightly, her teeth ground audibly.
Meanwhile, the Duo of Doom, their eyes now bloodshot, seemed unwilling to accept this outcome. Yet, the sheer difference in strength made one thing painfully clear—they couldn't win.
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