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An eighth-grade soul guide device, a set of sixth-grade fixed-mount soul guide cannon shells...
From the very beginning to the next seven auction items in total, they were successively presented before everyone. And the auctioneer for this Starlight Auction truly lived up to being Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire. Every item displayed was undoubtedly a precious treasure.
The first two auction items were separately won by Dai Yueheng and Wang Yan for over one million and over six hundred thousand golden soul coins respectively.
As for the subsequent soul bones...
Chen Junting had also informed Chen Zifeng and the other two that if they took a liking to any piece, he could also bid to acquire it for them.
However, although the three of them were eager, they still refused.
This wasn't because the three were being reserved, but rather because although the three soul bones presented by the Starlight Auction had all reached the ten-thousand-year level, not a single one matched their attributes. If they absorbed them, it would simply waste a soul bone absorption slot, resulting in more loss than gain.
But their refusal didn't mean Ning Tian would give up.
With a grand wave of her hand, she directly bid for all of them.
At this moment, she fully displayed the demeanor of a wealthy woman.
Only that rare metal was abandoned by Ning Tian.
By the time the seventh item arrived, it was a long-range eighth-grade soul guide device.
Its name was also quite impressive, called the "World-Opening Earth-Splitting Cannon."
It's worth mentioning that although this soul guide device was classified as eighth-grade, its usage requirements demanded a Titled Douluo level powerhouse. This was because the core formation of this soul guide device was ninth-grade, but the material of the soul guide device itself limited the usage frequency of this World-Opening Earth-Splitting Cannon, allowing it to be used only once per day.
Although it could unleash a strike equivalent to a Level 95 Super Douluo after use, the charging time was long, and it could only target fixed objectives, making it rather useless in battles of the same level.
So if bought for practical use, it would be like a worthless rib.
Tasteless to eat, but a pity to discard.
But if used for research...
This was at least the masterpiece of a ninth-grade soul master.
Wang Yan, for example, wanted to bid, but constrained by the price and lacking high-level authority, he didn't dare to make decisions lightly, and could only sigh while gazing at the distant sea.
Thus, as its price continued to rise, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, represented by Chen Junting and Ning Tian, ultimately emerged victorious in the competition, acquiring it for 7.5 million golden soul coins.
This series of purchases amounted to nearly 20 million golden soul coins.
"Bro, you're rich!"
A trace of envy flashed in Xu Sanshi's eyes as he joked.
Although he was the young master of the Xuanwu Sect with astonishing financial resources,
he simply couldn't come up with such a large sum of money!
"This is nothing."
Wang Dong pouted, showing an expression of "you're inexperienced," "Last time at the treasure appreciation gathering, we spent even more. And this amount of money, even Yuhao could come up with it. Right?"
As he spoke, he nudged Huo Yuhao beside him.
This revealed the treatment of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect that couldn't be concealed anymore.
"Holy crap! Spending money like this!"
Xu Sanshi exclaimed strangely, joking, "Junior sister Ning Tian, do you think I could also join the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?!"
"If senior brother Xu is willing to leave the Xuanwu Sect, that wouldn't be impossible." For jokes, Ning Tian was happy to continue the banter.
"Forget it, forget it, my father would beat me to death then."
Xu Sanshi waved his hands repeatedly, which earned him Bei Bei's disdain.
"Do you think getting Yuhao's treatment is simple? With your talent..." Bei Bei feigned disdain, making a series of "tsk tsk" sounds with his mouth, "Your treatment would probably be cut by more than half."
Facing his frenemy's mockery, Xu Sanshi immediately retorted.
As for this, Ning Tian simply smiled without speaking.
Because the truth was exactly as Bei Bei said—the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's treatment for different core disciples was actually different.
This included considerations of identity, talent... and various other factors.
Huo Yuhao's type had already belonged to the highest tier. Of course, as time passed, his treatment would continue to improve.
"Treat us later."
Ma Xiaotao glanced at Gongyang Mo beside her, speaking without any politeness.
"Don't worry, tonight's midnight snack is on me!"
A smug expression appeared on Gongyang Mo's face.
Because the quota of ten million golden soul coins had already been secured.
The group from Shrek sat on the sofa discussing animatedly, completely ignoring Qing Ya and the two golden-gowned girls' feelings. Listening to their conversation, even with their good upbringing, they couldn't help but be dumbfounded. Such a huge amount of money seemed like just a string of numbers to them. Yet this string of numbers was something they would never encounter in their entire lives.
"Alright everyone, keep it low-key."
Chen Junting raised his hand, his tone laced with laughter.
"We should still refocus our attention on the auction items."
As his words fell, on the light guide screen inside the room.
Xu Jiujiu's graceful figure appeared for the eighth time.
She smiled and said: "The next two auction items will be the highlights of today's auction. I believe all distinguished guests will definitely be interested, so seize the opportunity. Some good things are rarely seen, and there might not even be a second piece on the entire continent."
"For example, our eighth and final auction item is still a soul bone, but compared to this one, all the previous soul bones pale in comparison because there's a world of difference between them. Please look."
The moment Xu Jiujiu's words piqued everyone's interest, the light flickered, and on the light guide screen appeared a left arm bone magnified countless times, presenting a jade green color.
Jade green light halos flowed and undulated on this left arm bone, as if filled with jade green liquid. Faint white mist emitted coldness, and the tiny ice crystals on the surface were crystal clear, as if carved from gemstones.
Moreover, the aura emitted by this left arm bone was not weaker than some Titled Douluos' ninth soul rings.
"Ice Jade Scorpion left arm bone!?"
Before Xu Jiujiu could introduce this soul bone, Huo Yuhao had already barely suppressed the roar from Ice Empress in his mind and exclaimed aloud!
Everyone in the room was instantly captivated by these words at this moment.
Coincidentally at this time, Xu Jiujiu's enchanting voice, carrying a hint of temptation, had already sounded, clearly slightly lower-pitched than before, her voice even more beautiful and captivating, with even stronger allure.
"This soul bone comes from an Ice Jade Scorpion over fifty thousand years old. That's right! The Ice Jade Scorpion with the Ultimate Ice attribute. I want to say that if an ice-attribute soul master obtains this soul bone, they might have the opportunity to glimpse the realm of Ultimate Ice. Moreover, this soul bone also has a solidified soul skill: Ice Explosion."
At this moment, the entire room fell completely silent.
Because they were all thoroughly shocked by this soul bone.
What this soul bone displayed now was absolutely no weaker than a hundred-thousand-year soul bone for ice-attribute soul masters.
It might even surpass it!
This point could be seen from Ling Luochen's expression.
"The Starlight Auction really exaggerates."
At this moment, Chen Junting's voice broke the silence.
"If Ultimate attributes were so easily achieved, then the Extreme North alone couldn't hold back those insane soul masters."
Qing Ya smiled without speaking.
Salesmanship always requires some promotional methods.
Anyway, exaggeration isn't false advertising. After all, they had just said "might," and 0.0001% is still a possibility.
"This soul bone..."
Inside the room, Ling Luochen's beautiful eyes revealed a glimmer of hope.
Although the effect was indeed somewhat exaggerated, she didn't want to give up on the possibility of her martial soul evolving into Ultimate Ice.
Thus, she turned her gaze toward Chen Junting and Ning Tian.
Because she knew her biggest competitors were them. Given how well this left arm bone matched Huo Yuhao's martial soul, their first choice would definitely be to bid for it to give to Huo Yuhao.
But just as she was about to speak...
"Apologies, I have a question."
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