Dragon City was named for the ancient cluster of buildings built against the mountains, shaped like a coiling dragon. When the Seven Heroes of Sword Pavilion and Huo Yuhao arrived, the evening lights had just come on. The entire city was brilliantly illuminated, especially the massive building at the dragon's head—the Dragon City Auction House. Its shifting lights made it resemble a dragon holding a pearl, radiating an alluring yet dangerous aura.
At the auction house entrance, Soul Tool neon lights traced intricate patterns, while two rows of guards with grave auras stood solemnly on either side. The weakest among them were Soul King-level. After their invitations were verified, a maid in an elegant qipao bowed and led them through a corridor formed by energy barriers into the main auction hall.
Even though they were used to the grandeur of Mingde Hall, the sight before them still caused a faint tremor in their hearts.
The auction hall was built in a circular, tiered structure, dominated by dark gold and deep blue tones that made it luxurious and mysterious. The dome was not solid but a profound starry sky simulated through Soul Tool technology. Countless stars glittered within it, while a golden dragon formed from luminous patterns slowly swam through the heavens, its eyes fixed directly upon the auction stage below. Numerous floating private rooms clung to the surrounding walls like honeycombs, offering guests absolute privacy. The open seating area below was already packed with all kinds of Soul Masters and Soul Engineers. The air was filled with powerful Soul Power Fluctuations and covert spiritual probing.
The maid led them to a private room on the middle level, its plaque engraved with an ancient "Sun" character. The interior was spacious, with a Soul Tool screen displaying the auction stage in real