Low-level God-tier Soul Bone Shard

The Auction House felt more solemn than ever. The starry patterns on the dome had fully illuminated as soon as the guests entered, weaving together into a dazzling web of light that clearly revealed every expression. Ning Fengzhi sat in the front row, rubbing the Point Token worth 200,000 Points that he had just exchanged inside his sleeve. After half a month of collecting resources, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Points reserves had reached a new high, enough to let him bid on high-value Auction Items.

Tang Xiao sat on the other side. Behind him, an elder of the Clear Sky Sect held a sandalwood box containing three Clear Sky Divine Iron Shards that had just been taken from the sect's secret treasury. According to the System's assessment, they could be exchanged for 150,000 Points. The most eye-catching feature was a newly added seat, draped in dark blue velvet. Seated there was an envoy in a sea-patterned robe, surrounded by a faint aura of seawater—the representative sent by Sea God Island to bid on its behalf.

Lin Yue walked slowly onto the Auction Platform and tapped the table with his fingertips. The System's projection immediately lit up in the center. On the screen, a palm-sized Soul Bone Shard floated in a golden halo. Fine divine patterns covered its surface, and faint golden energy could be seen flowing inside. It was the highlight of the auction: a Low-level God-tier Soul Bone Shard.

"Everyone, the first Auction Item in today's fifth auction is this Low-level God-tier Soul Bone Shard." Lin Yue's voice carried clearly through the System's speakers. "The System has inspected the shard. It contains pure God-tier Energy and has no hidden risks. Collect ten shards to combine them into a complete Low-level God-tier Soul Bone. It can not only greatly enhance a Soul Master's strength, but also let them comprehend God-tier power in advance, laying the foundation for godhood in the future."

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience let out a collective gasp. A God-level Soul Bone! It was a treasure every Soul Master dreamed of. Even a single shard was enough to drive every major faction into a frenzy. A heated glint flashed in Tang Xiao's eyes. The Clear Sky Sect's ancestors had never reached the God-tier, but if they collected enough shards to forge a divine bone, perhaps the sect could produce its first deity. The Sea God Island Envoy straightened slightly. Before he left, Bo Saixi had specifically instructed him to acquire the shard at any cost and stockpile God-tier resources for the Sea God Inheritance.

"The starting price for the Low-level God-tier Soul Bone Shard is 300,000 Points. Each bid must be at least 20,000 Points higher." With Lin Yue's announcement, the auction began.

"300,000 Points!" Tang Xiao was the first to raise his bidding paddle, his voice brimming with restrained excitement. "The Clear Sky Sect offers three Clear Sky Divine Iron Shards, plus fifty Thousand Year Spirit Grasses." The System Panel instantly displayed its assessment: the Clear Sky Divine Iron Shards were worth 150,000 Points in total, and the Thousand Year Spirit Grasses were worth another 150,000—an exact total of 300,000.

The Sea God Island Envoy followed at once, his voice carrying an unshakable resolve. "320,000 Points! Sea God Island offers ten Deep Sea Pearls and one Ten Thousand Year Seaweed." Deep Sea Pearls were a specialty of Sea God Island, each worth 20,000 Points. Ten Thousand Year Seaweed was an auxiliary ingredient for refining God-tier pills, worth another 20,000 Points. Together, they brought the total to 320,000.

Ning Fengzhi gently shook his head and did not join the bidding. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect specialized in the Support Type, so a God-level Soul Bone Shard would be of limited use to them. He would rather save his Points and wait for a possible Support Type God-tier resource to appear later.

Just then, a cool voice came from the Private Auction Room. "350,000 Points. Spirit Hall offers fifty High-tier Soul Tool Parts." It was Bibi Dong. Though she had not attended in person, she was bidding remotely through a Soul Tool. High-tier Soul Tool Parts were a core resource of Spirit Hall, each worth 10,000 Points. Fifty of them were worth 500,000, instantly outbidding Sea God Island.

The Sea God Island Envoy furrowed his brows and quietly conferred with his attendants before raising his paddle again. "380,000 Points! We add five more Deep Sea Pearls and one Hundred Thousand Year Seaweed." Hundred Thousand Year Seaweed was worth far more than its ten-thousand-year counterpart. A single plant was worth 50,000 Points, and with the five Deep Sea Pearls, the total value surged past 380,000.

Tang Xiao's expression darkened. The Clear Sky Sect had almost exhausted its Points reserves. If he bid higher, he would have to use the sect's inherited Clear Sky Token, a supreme treasure that only the Sect Master could wield. Though he was the Sect Master, he did not dare make that decision on his own. He clenched his fists and stared fixedly at the projected Soul Bone Shard, his eyes filled with frustration.

Bibi Dong did not hesitate in the slightest. Her voice rang out again from the Private Auction Room. "400,000 Points! Spirit Hall adds thirty more High-tier Soul Tool Parts." Thirty High-tier Soul Tool Parts were worth 300,000 Points. With the previous fifty, Spirit Hall was offering a total of eighty, yet bidding with only 400,000 Points made it clear that Bibi Dong was holding something back.

The Sea God Island Envoy's expression changed, too. He had brought many resources, but most were deep-sea specialties. According to the System's assessment, their total value was around 450,000 Points. If he continued bidding, he would soon reach his limit. After a moment's thought, he raised his paddle again. "420,000 Points! Sea God Island offers its last five Deep Sea Pearls, plus one Sea God Crystal Shard." The Sea God Crystal Shard contained pure Sea God energy and was worth 50,000 Points. This was everything he had to offer.

The entire hall fell silent. Everyone's eyes turned toward the Private Auction Room. They all knew that the next bid would determine who won the God-level Soul Bone Shard.

After a brief silence from the Private Auction Room, Bibi Dong's cool voice rang out. "480,000 Points. Spirit Hall offers a hundred High-tier Soul Tool Parts and a complete Soul Tool Design Blueprint."

A hundred High-tier Soul Tool Parts! A Level Nine Soul Tool Design Blueprint! The entire hall erupted in an uproar. The parts alone were worth 1,000,000 Points, while the blueprint was priceless. According to the System's assessment, it was worth at least 500,000 Points. Bidding just 480,000 Points showed how much Spirit Hall valued the shard.

The Sea God Island Envoy let out a long sigh and lowered his paddle. He knew Sea God Island could not continue bidding. Tang Xiao also shook his head and gave up completely.

"480,000 Points, once!" Lin Yue's voice rang out as he looked across the hall. "480,000 Points, twice!"

Inside the Private Auction Room, Bibi Dong looked at the projected Soul Bone Shard and smiled with satisfaction. The shard would not only strengthen Spirit Hall, but also aid her Rakshasa God Inheritance. The price of 480,000 Points was entirely worth it.

"480,000 Points, three times! Sold!" Lin Yue brought down the gavel, and the System instantly completed the exchange of resources and Points. The hundred High-tier Soul Tool Parts and the Level Nine Soul Tool Design Blueprint turned into streaks of light and entered the System's storage space. The Low-level God-tier Soul Bone Shard drifted toward the Private Auction Room and landed in the hands of the envoy sent by Bibi Dong.

After the envoy left, Tang Xiao went to Lin Yue, his voice tinged with regret. "Pavilion Master Lin, that shard truly mattered to the Clear Sky Sect. What a pity..."

Lin Yue nodded calmly. "There's no need for regret. Other God-tier resources will appear in future auctions. As long as you have enough Points, there will always be another opportunity."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Tang Xiao's eyes. "May I ask whether the 'other God-tier resources' you mentioned include treasures that can enhance a Tool Martial Soul's God-tier potential?"

"It's not convenient to reveal that for now, but I can assure you that Elder Tang won't be disappointed." Lin Yue did not elaborate, but his message was clear.

Tang Xiao asked no more questions. He bowed, then left the Auction House with the Clear Sky Sect elder. He had already made up his mind: once he returned, he would immediately organize the disciples to collect more resources, even if it meant using the sect's inherited treasures. They had to gather enough Points before the next auction.

The Sea God Island Envoy also stepped forward, his voice respectful. "Pavilion Master Lin, it's a pity we couldn't acquire the shard today. Sea God Island urgently needs God-tier resources. When might similar treasures appear at a future auction?"

"Soon," Lin Yue replied evenly. "The System will issue a 'God-tier Resource Collection' mission in the near future. Factions that complete it will receive priority to bid on God-tier Auction Items. If Sea God Island is interested, keep an eye on the mission updates."

The Sea God Island Envoy was overjoyed. "Thank you, Pavilion Master Lin! I'll report back to the island master right away. We certainly won't miss the chance to complete the mission!"

After seeing everyone off, Lin Yue returned to the top-floor loft and opened the System Panel. The Points total kept climbing before finally settling at 820,000—just 180,000 short of the one-million-Point threshold. A faint smile tugged at his lips as he swiped across the panel and opened the settings for the "God-tier Resource Collection" mission.

This mission would not only spur the major factions to collect even more resources, but also pave the way for future Cross-World Auctions. After all, opening a Cross-World Passage would require no small number of Points.

Meanwhile, inside the Pope's Palace of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong held the Low-level God-tier Soul Bone Shard and sensed the God-tier Energy within it. The divine patterns on its surface grew brighter under the nourishment of her Soul Power, and seemed to resonate faintly with the Rakshasa God energy inside her.

"Excellent." Bibi Dong's voice held a hint of satisfaction. "With this shard, my Rakshasa God Inheritance can advance another step. Yue Guan, issue the order to increase our resource collection efforts, especially for anything related to the God-tier. At the next auction, we must acquire another shard, no matter what."

"Yes, Your Majesty the Pope!" Yue Guan bowed in response, though he was filled with shock. He could sense that the God-tier Energy inside the shard was far purer than he had imagined. If they could collect ten of them, Her Majesty might truly become a god.

At the same time, in the assembly hall on Sea God Island, Bo Saixi listened to the envoy's report, a thoughtful look in her eyes. "The 'God-tier Resource Collection' mission... It seems Lin Yue and his Auction House are far more mysterious than we imagined." She turned to the High Priest behind her. "Issue the order: the entire island is to devote itself to collecting God-tier resources. We must complete the mission and secure priority to bid."

"Yes, island master!" The High Priest bowed in response.

The auction of a Low-level God-tier Soul Bone Shard had not only brought Spirit Hall a rich haul, but also made every major faction realize that God-tier resources had officially become the Auction House's core offerings. And Lin Yue knew this was only the beginning. With the release of the "God-tier Resource Collection" mission, the balance of power on the Douluo Continent would shift even more dramatically. Amid those changes, he would steadily build up enough Points to open the door to Cross-World Auctions.