Before their eyes.
A maid carried forward a jade box sealed beneath layer upon layer of restrictions, radiating seven-colored light. The atmosphere throughout the auction hall abruptly changed.
"The next item up for auction..." Su Qianmei gently stroked the jade box, her voice carrying a trace of solemnity. "A Saint Pill Fragment!"
The jade box opened, and an indescribable pill fragrance instantly spread through the air. A thread of profoundly mysterious law-based Dao Charm flowed from it, moving many of those present—Divine Kings and even Quasi-Saints alike.
The fragment was merely the size of a fingernail, chaotic in color, with natural Dao patterns across its surface. Within it, a Star River seemed to flow.
"Our appraisal grandmasters have confirmed that this object is a fragment left behind when an ancient Saint refined a Saint pill. At the moment the pill formed, it suffered a backlash from the laws of heaven and earth, causing the pill embryo to shatter!" Su Qianmei's voice was seductive. "Though only a fragment, it contains a complete thread of Saint law and the pill's origin essence. If refined, it would bring immeasurable benefits to comprehending the Saint Dao, consolidating one's foundation, and even breaking through bottlenecks. The starting bid—one million Perfect Spirit Stones!"
"A fragment of Saint law!"
"It's actually a remnant blessing of a Saint pill! If one can refine it, perhaps they could glimpse an opportunity to become a Saint!"
The audience immediately erupted in uproar. Countless burning gazes converged on that tiny fragment, especially those peak Divine Kings, whose breathing became hurried.
"One million two hundred thousand!" An elder of a great sect in a private room on the second floor spoke impatiently.
"One million five hundred thousand!" Another voice followed close behind.
"Two million!" This bid came from a vice sect master