"Phantom Rebirth: The Last White Raven’s Path to the Ultimate Assassin"

The dim glow of arcane lanterns flickered across the towering shelves as Seraphis remained seated at the grand obsidian table in her library, still deep in research. Scrolls and tomes lay open before her, ancient parchment crinkling under her fingertips as she sought the next piece of forbidden knowledge.

She had uncovered the secrets of soul transference, but now, her focus shifted to something just as rare—Dragon Blood.

The Search Begins

Standing from her seat, she raised a hand and whispered a command into the search glyph embedded into the library’s structure:

"Search: Dragon Blood – Origins, Properties, and Extraction."

A low hum resonated through the vast chamber as arcane threads of light raced across the bookshelves, selecting tomes hidden behind thick layers of dust and secrecy.

One by one, massive books floated toward her, landing before her with a dull thud. Their covers were bound in dragon-hide leather, scales still gleaming faintly with embedded magic.

She exhaled slowly, her silver eyes scanning the first title.

"The Blood of Beasts: The True Essence of Dragons"

With a careful motion, she turned the first page.

The Essence of Dragon Blood

The first section described what made dragon blood unique and why it was so coveted.

The Composition of Dragon Blood

Unlike the blood of ordinary creatures, dragon blood was composed of three unique elements:

1. Primal Essence – The raw magical energy coursing through a dragon’s veins, formed from the elemental forces they are born with.

2. Eternal Vitality – Dragons are known for their near-immortal lifespans. Their blood carries an essence that repairs and regenerates flesh, making it a powerful alchemical component.

3. Ancestral Memory – Some ancient dragons pass down knowledge through their blood, meaning that consuming or using it in magic could potentially unlock dormant memories.

Seraphis’s fingers tensed on the page. "So drinking dragon blood isn’t just about power… it could give knowledge."

Her thoughts swirled with possibilities.

The Origins of Dragon Blood

The next tome was titled "Primordial Beasts: The Origin of Dragons and Their Bloodline".

Flipping through its pages, she found a legend regarding the first dragons:

• Dragons were not born from natural evolution—they were created from raw elemental energy, infused into creatures by ancient gods.

• The first dragons were said to have emerged from cracks in reality, formed by mana storms that shaped the world.

• These primordial dragons spilled their blood during battles against gods, and wherever their blood touched the earth, magic itself flourished.

It was no wonder that their blood remained one of the most potent substances in all of existence.

"So dragon blood isn’t just a resource—it’s one of the foundations of the magical world itself."

She turned the page, eager for more.

The Different Types of Dragon Blood

Not all dragon blood was created equal. Some dragons held unique properties that affected the potency of their blood.

1. Fire Dragon Blood

• Extremely volatile.

• Used in explosive alchemy, flame-enhancing spells, and forging enchanted weapons.

• Consuming it grants heat resistance, but drinking too much will melt the drinker from the inside out.

2. Ice Dragon Blood

• Cold as death, even after leaving the body.

• Used in cryomantic spells, creating eternal ice, and brewing immortality elixirs.

• Those who consume it feel their bodies slow down, their aging halted, but if untrained, they risk becoming frozen statues forever.

3. Storm Dragon Blood

• Electrified and unstable, constantly crackling with energy.

• Used in lightning magic, creating mana batteries, and enhancing spellcasters' reflexes.

• If consumed, it amplifies speed and reaction time, but too much can cause permanent nerve damage.

4. Shadow Dragon Blood

• Thick, almost black, and difficult to contain.

• Used for stealth magic, necromancy, and crafting dark artifacts.

• Drinking it grants invisibility, but it can also corrupt the mind, leading to insanity.

5. Ancient Dragon Blood

• The rarest of all. Golden, glowing, and brimming with divine energy.

• Used for immortality elixirs, god-tier spells, and legendary enchantments.

• Drinking even a drop can elevate one’s power exponentially, but the risk of being overwhelmed and exploding is high.

Seraphis tapped her fingers against the page.

"I need to be careful about which type I obtain. If I want to use it for soul transference, then Ancient or Shadow Dragon blood would be best..."

She moved to the next section.

The Harvesting Process

Even if one somehow acquired dragon blood, the method of extracting and preserving it was crucial.

Harvesting a Living Dragon’s Blood

• The blood of a living dragon was far more potent than that of a dead one, but extracting it was incredibly dangerous.

• Special Dragon Fangs, forged from elder wyrm bones, were needed to pierce a dragon’s hide without neutralizing its magic.

• A dragon’s wounds heal instantly, so blood must be drawn continuously in a ritual that suppresses their regeneration.

Harvesting from a Fallen Dragon

• If a dragon is killed, its blood must be collected within minutes, or its magical potency begins to decay.

• A corpse must be preserved with time-freezing magic, or else the blood will become useless sludge.

• The best method is to store it in Soul-Forged Crystals, which keep its essence intact.

Seraphis exhaled.

"I’ll need specialized tools if I want to acquire it… and a reliable source."

Where to Find Dragon Blood

The final tome she examined was titled "The Last Dragons: Locations and Hunting Grounds".

It described the few remaining locations where dragons could still be found.

1. The Abyssal Peaks

• A mountain range shrouded in eternal storms, home to Storm Dragons.

• Few dare to venture there, as lightning strikes anything that moves.

2. The Forgotten Icefields

• A frozen tundra where Ice Dragons slumber beneath glaciers.

• Hunters must be silent, as the smallest vibration will awaken them.

3. The Obsidian Crater

• A volcanic wasteland filled with Fire Dragons.

• Temperatures exceed what humans can survive, making direct access difficult.

4. The Shadow Caves

• Deep, winding tunnels where Shadow Dragons dwell.

• The caves shift constantly, creating endless mazes designed to trap intruders.

5. The Ruins of Eldoria

• The resting place of Ancient Dragons, their blood still lingering in forgotten pools.

• Heavily guarded by curse-bound constructs and time magic distortions.

Seraphis closed the book, her mind racing.

"I have what I need."

Now, she needed to plan her next move—where to go, how to obtain it, and how to ensure that the blood of dragons would fuel her rise to power.