Cale urgently looked toward the black swamp. This extremely vast swamp was massive, but Cale was thinking about the size of an adult or ancient dragon.

�Of course, there is no sign of life in the mana. It is just a very weak trace.�

These words were the final blow. The unbelievable thought in Cale�s head quickly became the reality. He then also felt like he knew how the mermaids got stronger.

There was a dragon corpse inside the swamp.

Cale immediately asked the Black Dragon.

�How can you feel the scent of dead mana?�

Mana. That symbolized a power that existed in nature.

In some senses, it was similar to an ancient power that was created in a specific location. However, the two were very different.

The difference was between whether or not it could be left behind.

Mana disappeared as soon as the person who controlled that mana died, while ancient powers could be left behind.

The Black Dragon easily answered.

�I think it is because of the swamp. The swamp is dominating the mana and preventing it from dissipating.�

�Dominating?�

Cale�s expression turned odd but the Black Dragon kept silent. The Whale siblings, as well as On and Hong, approached Cale and the Black Dragon.

The Black Dragon started to speak into Cale�s mind.

� I am very perceptive.

Cale made eye contact with the Black Dragon.

� I feel a power similar to your shield and wind inside the swamp.

�Ha!�

Cale inadvertently let out a gasp-like laughter. The mask-less Black Dragon started to smile. Cale also started to lightly smile as well.

Ancient power.

There was an ancient power inside the swamp and it had a good chance of being related to the keyword, �dominate.�

�This is a first.�

This was Cale�s first time finding an ancient power that was not discussed in the novel. Of course, he had no idea whether this was an ancient power left behind by someone or one that was naturally developed in this location. JrNovels.com