An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Naturally, this breakthrough was only achievable for those below the grandmaster level. After all, breaking through to that level demanded not just accumulation but also a significant qualitative leap.

Regardless, the celestial stones held an irresistible allure for martial artists below the grandmaster level.

Even grandmaster martial artists would envy them. They knew they could exchange celestial stones for other treasures, even if they didn't need them.

It wouldn't be an overstatement to call celestial stones the premier currency in the martial world, as they could be exchanged for various treasures.

So, Miles and the others were excited when they laid eyes on boxes brimming with celestial stones.

"I may not have any weapons or tablets now, but I have several boxes of celestial stones. I'll assess the value of the treasures you had bet earlier and then exchange them for celestial stones. How does that sound?" Abigail asked.

"Wow, that's awesome!" Miles couldn't contain his excitement at the news.

Jewelry might be a dime a dozen, but he knew that celestial stones were as rare as hen's teeth. For him, the chance to exchange jewelry weapons for celestial stones felt like striking a jackpot.

have no objections." Crystal nodded, and

current cultivation level, she desperately needed celestial stones. Plus, having already

stones as betting chips, now that's impressive!"

he was genuinely interested. After all, celestial stones were treasures. He wouldn't pass up the chance to collect as many

the potential loss of using

"Don't worry. As long as everyone's enjoying

smiled and added, "Remember, only the winner can cash in on celestial stones. If you

Ruby agreed with

tournament's matches were a roller coaster ride. Until the

tempting,

How about I trade you two celestial

out on

one gem for two

darksteel short sword is quite the treasure. How