The Entire Continent Scrambles for Points, Hoping for an Auction

He had just returned from the auction house, exchanging the "Angel's Tear" from the Worship Hall's collection for 2 million points, all to bid on a Yellow Tier High Grade Combat Skill. "I must get the 'Mountain Splitting Fist'! With this combat skill, the assault system Soul Masters of Martial Soul Hall can increase their strength by at least 30%!" Qian Daoliu said in a deep voice to the disciple beside him, his eyes full of determination.

In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's treasury, Ning Fengzhi was directing disciples to move rare resources. Thousand Year Glazed Jade, Spirit Calming Grass, Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Inner Core... almost half of the sect's treasures were brought out. "Rongrong, no matter what, you must bid for the 'Chasing Wind Steps' at this auction! With this combat skill, you can protect yourself in the future and no longer have to rely on others!" Ning Fengzhi said to Ning Rongrong, his tone full of expectation.

Ning Rongrong nodded heavily, her eyes shining with fervent light. She had been grinding points in the simulation arena these days and had accumulated 100,000 points. Combined with the 2 million exchanged by the sect, it was enough to bid for a Yellow Tier High Grade Combat Skill. "Father, I will definitely not disappoint you!"

In the hidden valley of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao held the newly exchanged Point Voucher, his eyes filled with excitement. He had exchanged the family heirloom "Clear Sky Stone" for 3 million points, preparing to bid for the "Mountain Splitting Fist"—this combat skill was suitable for assault system Soul Masters and could just increase the strength of Clear Sky Sect disciples. "Once we get the combat skill, the Clear Sky Sect can re-establish itself on the Douluo Continent!" Tang Hao murmured, clenching the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand.

On the square of Shrek Academy, Flender was organizing a meeting for the Seven Monsters. "At this auction, our targets are 'Chasing Wind Steps' and 'Mountain Splitting Fist'! Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun need the 'Mountain Splitting Fist' to enhance their assault capabilities, while Xiao Wu and Zhuqing need the 'Chasing Wind Steps' to improve their speed!" Flender said, taking out a Point Voucher. "This is the 1 million points we accumulated by grinding the arena these days, plus the 50,000 Oscar exchanged with sausages, totaling 1.55 million. Although it's not enough to bid for both combat skills, we can at least get one!"

Tang San looked at the Point Voucher, his heart filled with urgency. He wanted to bid for the "Chasing Wind Steps" for Xiao Wu, but the current points were not enough. "Dean, I'll go grind the arena for a few more days to try and accumulate more points!" Tang San said, his tone firm.

Xiao Wu, however, shook her head: "No need, Tang San. I'll earn my own points. You should focus on yourself first." She said, turning towards the simulation arena, leaving Tang San stunned. These days, Xiao Wu had been increasingly distant from him, even her words carried a hint of politeness, which made Tang San feel a sense of loss, yet he could do nothing about it.

Three days before the auction, a long line had formed at the resource exchange of the auction house. Disciples from various major forces held rare resources, vying to exchange them for points, with arguments erupting one after another.

"This Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Inner Core of mine is worth at least 100,000 points! Why are you only giving me 80,000?" a disciple from Martial Soul Hall said loudly to the Silver Armored Guard at the counter, his tone full of dissatisfaction.

The Silver Armored Guard said expressionlessly, "Although Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Inner Cores are rare, this one's quality is average, so we can only offer 80,000 points. If you're not willing, you can take it back."

The disciple gritted his teeth and finally compromised: "80,000 it is! I'll exchange it!" He knew that if he missed this auction, he didn't know how long he would have to wait for a Yellow Tier combat skill to be auctioned.

And in a corner of the auction house, Dugu Bo was sitting at a tea stall, receiving "visits" from various major forces.

"Esteemed Dugu Douluo, this is the 'Deep Sea Pearl' from our Star Luo Empire. It can nourish spiritual power. We hope you can go easy on us at the auction and let us bid for the 'Chasing Wind Steps'." The envoy from the Star Luo Empire held a brocade box and said respectfully.

Dugu Bo took the brocade box, opened it, and took a look. He smiled and said, "Deep Sea Pearls are indeed good things, but at the auction, it's all about points. I can't guarantee anything. However, if you have rare resources later, you can give them to me, and I'll help you exchange them for points, perhaps you can get more."

"Then thank you, Dugu Douluo!" The envoy was overjoyed and quickly thanked him.

Watching the envoy's retreating back, a smile curved Dugu Bo's lips. Now he was not only a "regular" at the auction house but also a "middleman" for various major forces—they wanted to exchange more points through him, wanted to understand information about the auction house through him, and he could benefit from it and enhance his own status. This feeling of being "the center of attention" made him increasingly feel that aligning himself with the auction house was a very correct choice.

"Sir, the preparations for the auction are almost complete." Mo Chen walked up to Lin Yue and said in a low voice, "The points exchanged by the major forces have already exceeded 30 million. The popularity of this auction is even higher than expected."

Lin Yue looked at the information on the light screen, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips. "Very good. Let them fight over it. The fiercer they fight, the deeper their dependence on the auction house will be." He paused and added, "Don't forget to reserve the 'Shadow Kill Technique' for Dugu Bo. He is a good 'role model' and can let more people know that following the auction house is the way to have a future."

Mo Chen nodded in agreement, his admiration for Lin Yue growing. He knew that Lin Yue was not just holding an auction, but was also gradually drawing the forces of the Douluo Continent into the system he was building.

The day before the auction, in a valley in the Sunset Forest, Dugu Bo was carefully tidying up the freshly picked "Bone Gnawing Vine." This vine had a black luster, and the thorns on its tendrils could easily pierce soul bones, making it an extremely rare poisonous herb.

"With this Bone Gnawing Vine, I can exchange for the 'Shadow Kill Technique', and Yan Yan will also have a Yellow Tier combat skill." Dugu Bo murmured, his eyes full of anticipation. He looked up in the direction of the auction house, his heart filled with reverence—it was the auction house that gave him a new life, the ability to protect his granddaughter. From now on, no matter what happened, he would firmly stand with the auction house and be its most loyal "follower."

And in various corners of the Douluo Continent, people from major forces were making their final preparations. They were sharpening their knives, holding their accumulated points, and eagerly awaiting the start of the auction—they knew that this auction was not just a competition for combat skills, but also an opportunity to change their destiny. Whoever could bid for a combat skill could secure a place in the transformation of the Douluo Continent.

A "combat skill carnival" led by the auction house was about to begin. And the mastermind behind all this, Lin Yue, was sitting by the window on the second floor of the auction house, looking at the surging crowd below, a deep glint flashing in his eyes—combat skills were just the beginning. Next, he would let the people of the Douluo Continent witness more power from another world, making the auction house the true entity that controlled the fate of the continent.