An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Grace held the Spirit Core in her hands, and her face lit up with joy. As she looked at it, a small white snake swam within the Spirit Core.

On closer inspection, the snake had dual horns on its head and razor-sharp claws on its belly—a clear sign of a dragon's transformation. It was this transformation that convinced her it was the Dracan essence.

Dustin noted her expression and sighed with relief, saying, "Looks like the trip wasn't in vain after all."

The guidance from the Celestial Eye turned out to be accurate, leading them to discover a hidden treasure. The Dracan essence was concealed within the Spirit Core, a find made possible by the Celestial Eye.

"Ms. Linsor, this treasure is stunning! What is it?" Sophia asked, her curiosity evident in her smile.

She wasn't foolish, but she observed that even the rare and precious Soul Elixir failed to evoke a response from Grace and Dustin.

faces. The pearl clearly held greater value than the Soul Elixir. Naturally, Sophia was intrigued and eager to learn

born from the fusion of Soul Elixir. It's what I'm after on this journey," Grace

She chose not to disclose the truth about the Dracan essence, skillfully weaving a narrative

valuable than Soul Elixir? What makes this treasure special?" Sophia asked with sparkling

solid. The core was created through the concentration and condensation of Soul Elixir. There was a significant

Core and Soul Elixir share similar effects. Both are used for cultivation. However, I'm

intriguing. Would you mind lending it to

"Sorry, this item serves a greater purpose for me,

speaking, she took out a wooden box and

hint of greed, a detail that Grace effortlessly picked up. When it came to the destiny of the nation, Grace wasn't willing to take any risks by entrusting the