dmims Chapter 132 Auction
Chapter 132 Auction
The intense competition in the round of 16 has not yet subsided, and Starlight Auction House's annual top-level auction has arrived as scheduled.
The auction house owner personally sent someone to deliver the gold-embossed invitation to Shrek Academy's accommodation, demonstrating impeccable manners.
When the group stepped into the exclusive VIP box on the top floor of the Starlight Auction House, even the well-traveled Shrek members couldn't help but show a hint of amazement in their eyes.
The lavish decorations go without saying; a huge soul-guided silver screen covering the entire wall flows with a soft luster, crystal chandeliers refract dazzling light, soft carpets almost reach the ankles, and a calming, faint fragrance permeates the air.
This place is not only a display of wealth, but also a symbol of status and glory.
"Welcome, distinguished guests." A gentle and familiar voice rang out.
The elegant auctioneer, dressed in a graceful cheongsam, was already bowing and waiting. "Qingya has been waiting for you for a long time. I will be your personal attendant for this auction."
She smiled and guided everyone to their seats, then pointed to the futuristic Soul Guidance Screen: "VIPs can clearly view all the auction items through this screen, and bids will be entered into the bidding system immediately."
The winning items will be delivered to your room promptly, and settlement will be completed after the auction.
This revolutionary soul-guided technology brought a far greater shock to Biji and Ziji than it did to human soul masters like Wang Yan.
Their faces remained calm, but their hearts were in turmoil: human creations had become so sophisticated...
Huo Yutong gently held Biji and Ziji's hands and whispered, "Let's sit in the back."
The three of them tacitly chose seats in the last row, quietly creating their own little world.
The lights gradually dimmed, leaving only the Soul Guiding Screen and a few ambient light sources, enveloping the private room in a mysterious and focused tranquility.
"Our auction is about to begin." A clear and gentle voice rang out.
The screen shone brightly, and a stunningly beautiful young woman in a gorgeous court dress appeared in the center of the frame.
Her purple hair cascaded down like a waterfall, her eyes shone like stars, and her elegant bowing posture exuded unparalleled nobility.
"Welcome, distinguished guests, to the Starlight Auction House's premier auction. I am your auctioneer for tonight, Xu Jiujiu."
Her clear and melodious voice echoed in every private room, "Tonight, we will present nine rare treasures in turn, hoping they will brighten the eyes of our distinguished guests."
"The court etiquette of the Star Luo Empire?" Dai Yueheng's eyebrows twitched slightly.
Qingya bowed slightly beside him, confirming his guess: "Yes. Princess Jiujiu is indeed His Majesty the Emperor's youngest sister, a princess of our Star Luo Empire."
The first item to be auctioned appeared prominently in the princess's words.
It was a huge longsword, its entire body shimmering with a dark golden metallic luster. The blade was faintly surrounded by the phantom image of a fierce tiger, roaring and swirling around it. Its invisible sharpness and domineering aura almost seemed to leap off the screen.
"This is the most precious item of the night—the Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Blade."
Xu Jiujiu's voice carried a captivating magic, "An eighth-level close-range soul tool from the Mingde Hall of the Sun Moon Empire!"
Not only is it indestructible, it can also greatly amplify the holder's aura and power, and even have a deterrent and shocking effect on the enemy's soul.
Starting bid: 600,000 Gold Soul Coins!
A glint flashed in Dai Yueheng's eyes; this sword was a perfect match for the fierce and domineering nature of his White Tiger Martial Soul.
After several rounds of fierce bidding, he finally won the prize for 1.56 million gold soul coins.
Pressing the confirm button caused him a pang of heartache, even with his considerable wealth.
He only had two million gold soul coins in savings...
One lot after another was brought out for auction, and then the eighth lot was unveiled.
"The next treasure is the most coveted item for any Soul Master—a Soul Bone." Xu Jiujiu's voice became more solemn.
On the screen, a piece of left arm bone, seemingly carved from extreme ice, was displayed. It was crystal clear, with a green light slowly flowing inside, and a chill seemed to emanate from it even through the screen.
Its skeletal structure is beautiful and unique, exuding an aura of majesty and coldness originating from ancient ferocious beasts.
"This soul bone comes from the Ice Jade Scorpion clan, the overlords of the far north!"
Xu Jiujiu revealed its astonishing origin: "Upon identification, it has been found to be as old as 70,000 years!"
The soul skill it can grant will be one of the supreme ultimate techniques among ice-type soul skills—Ice Explosion!
As soon as the words "Ice Blast" were uttered, gasps of cold air filled the VIP boxes.
Anyone with even a basic understanding of Soul Masters knows the terrifying destructive power contained in this Soul Skill.
However, at the very moment this soul bone appeared—
"boom--!"
A surge of overwhelming anger and piercing sorrow suddenly erupted within Huo Yutong's spiritual sea!
That was Hyotei's emotion, like the most violent blizzard in the far north, instantly sweeping over her entire consciousness.
The dignity of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion and the humiliation of having its kin's remains displayed as commodities transformed into an almost tangible, icy rage, instantly turning Huo Yutong's face pale.
"Rain Eyes..." Hyotei's voice echoed in the sea of consciousness, icy and chilling, yet carrying an undeniable resolve, "Take it. At all costs. This is not a request."
Ice Emperor quickly explained to Yu Tong the terrifying nature of the "Ice Explosion" soul skill—it is a terrifying ability that uses soul power to draw upon extreme cold energy, causing the internal structure of matter to completely collapse and generating a chain of devastating explosions.
This soul bone, which came from a powerful member of her clan and contained the complete power of "Ice Explosion," was far more valuable than ordinary people could imagine.
Huo Yutong suppressed the tremors in her mental sea, quickly turned to the side, and whispered a few words in Biji and Ziji's ears.
The two women's eyes suddenly narrowed, and then they nodded.
"Starting bid: 10 million gold soul coins!" Xu Jiujiu announced.
"Fifteen million."
"Twenty million."
"Twenty-five million."
"Thirty million," a steady voice said.
"Fifty million." Brigitte's voice then echoed through the bidding machine, reverberating throughout the top-tier auction house.
The others in the Shrek VIP box, including Wang Yan, stared in astonishment at the three women in the back row who remained silent throughout.
Raising the price by 20 million in one go—this shows an unwavering determination and unimaginable financial strength…
The soul bone that had enraged Hyotei ultimately fell into their hands without any doubt.
One item after another was auctioned off...
The grand finale is always saved for last.
"Please wait a moment, esteemed guests." Xu Jiujiu smiled slightly on the screen, and his figure temporarily disappeared.
When she reappeared, she had changed into a flawless white floor-length gown, her expression more solemn and dignified than ever before, as if she were about to preside over some sacred ceremony.
"Next up is the last item of the night, and the highlight of this auction."
She spoke slowly, each word carrying immense weight, "It is neither an object nor a soul, but... life."
"A 100,000-year-old soul beast was captured and imprisoned here at the most crucial moment when it was trying to transform into a human."