The Fourth Continental-Wide Frenzy: Everyone Scrambles for Points, Eagerly Awaiting the Auction

He had just returned from the Auction House, exchanging the Angel's Tear treasured by the Worship Hall for 2 million Points, all so he could bid on a Yellow Tier High Grade Combat Skill. "We must get Mountain Splitting Fist! With this Battle Skill, the strength of Spirit Hall's Assault System Soul Masters will improve by at least thirty percent!" Qian Daoliu said gravely to the disciple beside him, his eyes full of determination.

In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's storeroom, Ning Fengzhi was directing his disciples to transport rare resources. Thousand Year Glazed Jade, Spirit Calming Grass, Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Inner Cores... They had brought out nearly half the sect's treasures. "Rong Rong, we must get Chasing Wind Steps at this auction, no matter what! With this Battle Skill, you'll be able to protect yourself in the future instead of relying on others!" Ning Fengzhi said to Ning Rongrong, his voice full of expectation.

Ning Rongrong nodded firmly, her eyes shining with excitement. She had been earning Points in the Simulation Arena for days and had already saved up 100,000. Combined with the 2 million exchanged by the sect, it was enough to bid on a Yellow Tier High Grade Combat Skill. "Father, I won't let you down!"

In the Hidden Valley of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao held the Point Voucher he had just exchanged, his eyes full of excitement. He had exchanged the family heirloom, the Clear Sky Stone, for 3 million Points, preparing to bid on Mountain Splitting Fist. The Battle Skill was suited to Assault System Soul Masters and would be perfect for improving the strength of the Clear Sky Sect's disciples. "Once we get the Battle Skill, the Clear Sky Sect can reclaim its place on Douluo Continent!" Tang Hao murmured, gripping the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand.

In the square at Shrek Academy, Flender was holding a meeting with the Shrek Seven Monsters. "Our targets at this auction are Chasing Wind Steps and Mountain Splitting Fist! Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun need Mountain Splitting Fist to improve their offensive power, while Xiao Wu and Zhuqing need Chasing Wind Steps to increase their speed!" As he spoke, Flender took out a Point Voucher. "This is the 1 million Points we've saved up from the arena these past few days, plus the 5,000 Oscar earned by exchanging sausages. That makes 1.55 million in all. It's not enough to get both Battle Skills, but at least we can bid on one!"

Tang San looked at the Point Voucher, his heart filled with urgency. He wanted to bid on Chasing Wind Steps for Xiao Wu, but he didn't have enough Points. "Dean, I'll go back to the arena for a few more days and try to earn more Points!" Tang San said firmly.

Xiao Wu shook her head. "No need, Tang San. I'll earn my own Points. You should focus on yourself." As she spoke, she turned and walked toward the Simulation Arena, leaving Tang San standing there, stunned. These past few days, Xiao Wu had grown more and more distant from him. Even when they spoke, she sounded somewhat formal. Tang San was filled with sadness, but he didn't know what to do.

Three days before the auction, a long line had already formed at the Auction House's resource exchange counter. Disciples from the various major factions were bringing rare resources to exchange for Points, and arguments broke out all around them.

"This Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Inner Core of mine is worth at least 100,000 Points! How can you offer only 80,000?" a Spirit Hall disciple shouted angrily at the Silver Armored Guard behind the counter.

The Silver Armored Guard replied expressionlessly, "The Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Inner Core is rare, but its quality is ordinary. We can only offer 80,000 Points. If you're not satisfied, you can take it with you."

The disciple gritted his teeth, but finally gave in. "Fine, 80,000 it is! I'll exchange it!" He knew that if he missed this auction, he had no idea how long it would be before another Yellow Tier Battle Skill went up for sale.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the Auction House, Dugu Bo was seated at a tea table, receiving "visitors" from the various major factions.

"Lord Dugu, this is a Deep Sea Pearl from our Star Luo Empire. It can nourish the spirit. We hope you'll go easy on us at the auction and let us get Chasing Wind Steps," an envoy from the Star Luo Empire said respectfully, holding out a brocade box.

Dugu Bo took the box, opened it for a glance, and smiled. "The Deep Sea Pearl is indeed a fine item, but the auction will be decided by Points. I can't make any promises. However, if you have any rare resources later on, you can bring them to me. I'll help you exchange them for Points. You might get a better deal that way."

"Then many thanks, Lord Dugu!" The envoy was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him.

Watching the envoy leave, Dugu Bo's lips curled into a smile. He was now not only a "regular" at the Auction House, but also a "middleman" for the various factions. They wanted to exchange more Points through him and learn about the Auction House through him. In return, he could benefit from it and improve his standing. This feeling of being the center of attention made him all the more certain that throwing in his lot with the Auction House had been the right choice.

"My lord, preparations for the auction are nearly complete." Mo Chen walked over to Lin Yue and spoke quietly. "The major factions have exchanged more than 30 million Points already. Interest in this auction is even higher than expected."

Lin Yue looked at the data on the Light Screen, a satisfied smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. "Good. Let them fight over everything. The harder they compete, the more dependent they'll become on the Auction House." He paused, then added, "Don't forget to reserve Shadow Kill Technique for Dugu Bo. He's a good 'example'—he can show more people that siding with the Auction House is the path to a bright future."

Mo Chen nodded in agreement, his admiration for Lin Yue growing. He knew Lin Yue wasn't merely holding an auction. He was gradually drawing the factions of Douluo Continent into the system he had built.

The day before the auction, in a valley in Sunset Forest, Dugu Bo was carefully sorting the Bone Gnawing Vine he had just picked. The vine gleamed black, and its barbs could easily pierce a Soul Bone. It was an exceptionally rare poisonous plant.

"With this Bone Gnawing Vine, I can exchange for Shadow Kill Technique, and Yanyan will be able to get a Yellow Tier Battle Skill too." Dugu Bo murmured, his eyes full of expectation. He looked toward the Auction House, his heart filled with reverence. The Auction House had given him a new lease on life and the power to protect his granddaughter. Whatever happened in the future, he would stand firmly by the Auction House and become its most loyal "follower."

In every corner of Douluo Continent, people from the major factions were making their final preparations. They were eager to get started, holding the Points they had saved and looking forward to the auction. They knew this auction was not just a contest for Battle Skills, but also a chance to change their fate. Whoever got a Battle Skill would secure a place for themselves in the transformation of Douluo Continent.

A "Battle Skill frenzy" led by the Auction House was about to begin. Lin Yue, the mastermind behind it all, sat by a second-floor window of the Auction House, watching the crowds below. A glint of depth flashed in his eyes. Battle Skills were only the beginning. Next, he would show the people of Douluo Continent even more powers from the Otherworld, and make the Auction House the force that truly controlled the continent's fate.