Forty-Second Auction: Five Treasures Cause Dispute (Part 1)

As time passed, the square became increasingly crowded, and the atmosphere between the major powers grew subtle.

Qian Daoliu of the Martial Soul Hall looked at the Clear Sky Sect's entourage, his eyes full of disdain. "Just a declining sect, daring to compete with the Martial Soul Hall for battle skills? Truly overestimating themselves!"

Tang Xiao heard Qian Daoliu's words but did not retort. He merely clenched the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand—strength is the ultimate principle. Once he obtained the battle skill, he would naturally let the Martial Soul Hall know that the Clear Sky Sect was not to be trifled with.

Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect looked at the Star Dou Great Forest's entourage, his eyes full of curiosity. "I didn't expect the fierce beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest to attend the auction. It seems the allure of battle skills is irresistible even to spirit beasts."

Sword Douluo Chen Xin nodded. "These fierce beasts are not weak. If they obtain the battle skills, their strength will increase further. We will have to be more careful when dealing with the Star Dou Great Forest in the future."

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo stood on the steps of the auction house, conversing in low tones with Mo Chen. He wore a dark robe, surrounded by faint Poison Battle Qi, and his face was full of smiles. "Esteemed Mo Chen, the battle skills at this auction should not disappoint everyone, right?"

Mo Chen smiled and nodded. "Esteemed Dugu Douluo, rest assured. The auction items this time will definitely exceed everyone's expectations."

Dugu Bo was overjoyed, his eyes full of anticipation. He had brought the "Bone Gnawing Vine" this time and exchanged it for 5 million points. Not only could he bid for battle skills for himself, but he could also bid for "Shadow Kill Technique" for his granddaughter, Dugu Yan. The thought of his granddaughter's happy expression when she received the battle skill brought a rare gentleness to Dugu Bo's face.

The discussions in the square gradually subsided, and all eyes focused on the entrance of the auction house. Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong exchanged glances, took a deep breath, and said in unison, "Everyone, the Otherworld Auction House's grand auction is now beginning! Please enter in order and do not crowd!"

As soon as the words fell, the auction house doors slowly opened, and a rich spiritual energy overflowed from within, causing the Soul Masters present to involuntarily take a deep breath. People from the major powers entered the auction house in order, their footsteps and conversations intertwining to form a lively scene.

Tang Xiao led the disciples of the Clear Sky Sect into the auction house, his gaze sweeping across the auction hall, finally settling on the front row seats, his eyes full of determination—he was determined to bid for "Mountain Splitting Fist" at this auction.

Qian Daoliu, leading the people from the Martial Soul Hall, sat on the other side of the auction hall, his gaze fixed on the auction platform, his heart filled with resolve.

Di Tian led the Ten Great Fierce Beasts into the auction hall and found a secluded spot to sit. However, his gaze remained fixed on Xiao Wu, clearly still harboring designs on her.

Ning Fengzhi watched his daughter Ning Rongrong skillfully guiding guests to their seats, his eyes full of relief. He knew that the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would become increasingly brighter because of Rongrong's involvement with the auction house.

As for Tang San, he sat alone in a corner of the auction hall, watching Xiao Wu's busy figure, his heart filled with complexity. He didn't know if the distance between him and Xiao Wu would grow after this auction.

The lights in the auction hall gradually lit up, illuminating the entire auction platform. Everyone fell silent, their eyes focused on the center of the auction platform, awaiting the appearance of the auctioneer. An auction that would determine the power structure of the Douluo Continent was about to begin.

And behind all this, Lin Yue sat in a private room on the second floor, looking down at the crowd through the window, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. He knew that after this auction, the auction house's status would become even more transcendent, and the transformation of the Douluo Continent would enter a new phase.

The lights in the auction hall suddenly focused on the central auction platform. Amidst a pale gold halo, Mo Chen slowly walked onto the stage, holding a gem-encrusted tray, a calm smile on his face. The audience instantly fell silent, all eyes fixed on the tray, even their breathing becoming cautious—this highly anticipated auction had finally begun.

"Thank you all for coming from afar," Mo Chen's voice, amplified by the soul guiding speaker, echoed throughout the auction hall, clear and steady. "This auction has a total of five auction items, each rigorously selected by the auction house and guaranteed to meet your expectations. Now, we begin the auction of the first item."

Mo Chen lifted the red cloth from the tray, revealing a crystal bottle. Inside was a pale purple liquid, with tiny golden specks floating on its surface, emitting faint soul power fluctuations. "The first auction item is 'Soul Ring Enhancement Fluid'," Mo Chen said with a hint of a smile. "This liquid is refined from Thousand Year Spirit Beast Inner Core, Spirit Calming Grass, and over thirty other rare materials. It can increase the lifespan of a Soul Master's existing soul ring by up to ten thousand years, with no side effects."

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience erupted.

"Up to ten thousand years?! Did I hear that right?"

"My third soul ring is currently only five thousand years. If I use this, it will directly become fifteen thousand years!"

"This thing is simply a heaven-defying treasure for young Soul Masters!"

Amidst the discussions, Yu Tianxin of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was the first to raise his paddle, his voice filled with urgency. "100,000 points!" The disciples behind him nodded one after another, their eyes full of anticipation—if they could acquire this bottle of enhancement fluid, the strength of the sect's young disciples would surely increase significantly.

"120,000 points!" Next, the representative from Sea God Island raised their paddle, their tone calm yet filled with undeniable confidence. Sea God Island disciples spent years in secluded cultivation, so their Soul Ring ages were generally lower. This bottle of enhancement fluid was equally important to them.

"150,000 points!" Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect slowly raised his paddle, a composed smile on his face. He turned to look at Ning Rongrong beside him, his eyes full of tenderness--Rongrong's fourth Soul Ring was only 8,000 years old. If it could be enhanced to 18,000 years, her support abilities would surely reach another level.

Yu Tianxin frowned, wanting to bid again, but was held back by an elder beside him. "150,000 points has already exceeded our budget. There are still combat skills to bid on later, so we can't waste points here," the elder said in a low voice. Yu Tianxin gritted his teeth and finally put down his paddle.

The representative from Sea God Island hesitated for a moment, then shook their head--their main target this time was the combat skills later, and they couldn't lose sight of the bigger picture for a minor gain.

"150,000 points once! 150,000 points twice! 150,000 points thrice!" Mo Chen's voice rang out as he heavily struck the auction platform with his wooden mallet, "Congratulations to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for successfully acquiring the 'Soul Ring Enhancement Fluid'!"

Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile. Ning Rongrong beside him was beaming with joy, whispering, "Thank you, Father!" Ning Fengzhi patted his daughter's hand, his eyes filled with relief--as long as Rongrong could become stronger, any amount of points spent would be worth it.

Mo Chen quickly presented the second auction item--a black wooden box. Upon opening it, a palm-sized ore lay inside. The surface of the ore shimmered with blue lightning, emitting a domineering aura of electricity. "The second auction item is the 'Thunder Pattern Crystal'," Mo Chen introduced. "This ore originates from the Thunderstorm Mountain Range in the far north. It can be integrated into Soul Tools or weapons to significantly enhance the power of lightning-attribute Soul Skills. It is particularly suitable for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and agile attack Soul Masters. The starting price is 50,000 points, with each bid increasing by no less than 10,000 points."