Spending Money Like Water!

As he spoke, Xu Yunxiao thought of the empire's talented youths from Xu Tianyang's generation, and his face filled with smiles.

There was no need to say more about Xu Tianyang. A genius with Twin Martial Souls, he would be capable of reaching for the realm of Level 99 in the future.

It would not be difficult for Xu Nianshuang to reach his level in the future either. Then there was Yang Yiyi—with that overbearing Devouring Attribute, even if her martial soul was Blue Silver Grass, she might still break through to become a Titled Douluo.

Along with Zui Hongchen, Huang Xiuwen, and the other outstanding talents of the new generation, their Sun Moon Empire had practically welcomed its strongest Golden Generation. Coupled with the major breakthrough in Soul Tool technology, the Sun Moon Empire was advancing at a breathtaking pace with each passing day. Its future achievements were beyond imagination.

It might not be impossible to fulfill the ambition in Xu Tianyang's heart.

"Tianyang, I am very pleased that you possess such ambition. But with the Sun Moon Empire's current strength, we are still not capable of taking that step. When you make decisions in the future, you must be exceedingly cautious. Otherwise, you may drag the empire into a catastrophe that destroys it entirely."

"From this position, you must think thrice before acting in everything you do. Do you understand?"

As he listened to his father's earnest instruction, Xu Tianyang felt touched, yet somewhat helpless as well.

He knew how Douluo Continent would develop afterward. Under normal circumstances, the Sun Moon Empire's current strength would indeed first create a tripartite balance with the two great empires of Douluo Continent. Then it would slowly develop and accumulate strength. No matter what, the Sun Moon Continent, which held the answers to the era, would develop at a rate Douluo Continent could never match.

After a few more generations, it would indeed be able to crush them in terms of strength and accomplish the great feat of unification.

But in this era, things did not follow common sense. With three cheat-code players around, if he did not become a god in twenty years, he could only call GG.

If you did not unify others, then wait to be unified by someone else.

He could not say any of this. He could only make his own plans in secret.

"Thank you for your guidance, Father." Xu Tianyang seriously nodded at Xu Yunxiao. Seeing this, Xu Yunxiao smiled in satisfaction.

"Distinguished guests, the next item will be today's finale."

At that moment, the auction was nearing its end. The numerous cultivation-aiding pills and unusual Soul Tools had opened everyone's eyes.

Of course, under Xu Tianyang and the others' control, the Soul Tools put up for auction were all low-grade. So far, the highest-grade item had only been a Level 5 Soul Tool, giving everyone the illusion that high-level Soul Tools were scarce.

Amid everyone's expectant gazes, the final auction item was presented before them.

"The Extreme Ice Divine Sword, a Level 7 Melee Soul Tool. It is made from the exceedingly precious Extreme Ice Divine Crystal. According to our tests, when used by an Ice Attribute soul master, it can increase the soul master's attack power by fifty percent while reducing the Soul Power consumed by ordinary attacks by one-third. With it, challenging opponents above one's rank will no longer be a problem for Ice Attribute soul masters..."

Once Qing Xuan finished her introduction, a wave of gasps rang through the auction hall. It was actually a Level 7 Soul Tool—didn't that correspond to the Soul Saint level? Still, its effects truly were terrifying.

The Ice Attribute soul masters present could no longer take their eyes off the longsword onstage. They wished they could claim it for themselves immediately.

"Wasn't this made by Mother before? She actually brought it here this time." In the room, Xu Tianyang also saw the longsword on the auction stage through the glass and looked at Xu Yunxiao questioningly.

"This was merely a practice piece your mother made. After forging purification became available, she created it while conducting thousand-fold forging on the Extreme Ice Divine Crystal, in order to better understand its properties. This type of Soul Tool is no longer considered a top-tier Soul Tool in the empire. At most, it is comparable to today's Level 6 Soul Tools," Xu Yunxiao explained softly.

Over the past year, Mingde Hall had completed experiments involving hundred-fold forging on all known metals and released the findings. Soul Tools made from forged metals were far stronger than before, causing the prices of older products to plummet while raising the status of Forging masters accordingly.

So they truly did not care about old Soul Tools anymore, because they had already entered the Soul Tool 2.0 era.

"Thanks to the characteristics of Melee Soul Tools, its requirements for a soul master's level are not particularly strict. Even a soul master can use a Level 7 Soul Tool." The moment these words were spoken, everyone's eyes lit up again, and their breathing grew noticeably heavier.

Taking in everyone's expressions, Qing Xuan's eyes curved with a smile as she said sweetly, "The Extreme Ice Divine Sword has a starting bid of one million Gold Soul Coins. Barter is also accepted. The auction begins now!"

"What?!" The starting price immediately caused an uproar. That price could already buy a Thousand-Year Soul Bone. Since when could a Soul Tool rival a Soul Bone?

They could only feel a terrifying era slowly opening before them.

"One million and fifty thousand." Shui Bing'er was the first to speak. At the same time, she turned to the team-leading teacher, Xue Rou, beside her and softly said, "Teacher Xue, this is the Shui Family's decision. It has nothing to do with the academy."

Although the Shui Family had close ties with Skywater Academy, Skywater Academy was not solely ruled by the Shui Family. Shui Bing'er could represent the Shui Family, but she could not represent Skywater Academy.

Xue Rou did not say much. She merely nodded at her. "The price of this Soul Tool will likely become terrifying. The academy can join the bidding and help you secure it first. As for how it will be handled afterward, let the academy argue it out with your father and the others. I believe that once they learn of it, they will support my decision as well."

After hearing Xue Rou's words, Shui Bing'er considered it for a moment but did not refuse. The funds she had brought this time were limited, and she was not sure whether she could snatch it from Ning Fengzhi, that filthy rich tycoon. One more safeguard meant one more sliver of hope.

"One million one hundred thousand!"

"One million two hundred thousand!"

"..."

"One million seven hundred thousand!"

In the blink of an eye, the price had climbed to two million, and there was still no sign of it stopping. This time, it would likely sell for an incredibly frightening amount.

"Eight million!" As a calm voice rang out, the expressions of those who had been bidding fiercely froze. They turned to look at Ning Fengzhi, who was holding up his bidding paddle, their eyes filled with all kinds of emotions.

Helplessness, resentment, spite, envy...

"Bing'er, perhaps we should just let it go. When it comes to financial power, only Spirit Hall can compete with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect." Xue Rou spoke helplessly as she looked at Shui Bing'er, who was filled with reluctance.

"Sigh, I've already done my best." After a moment of struggle in her eyes, Shui Bing'er regained her composure and softly shook her head.

"Good grief. I always knew the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was rich, but I never imagined they were rich to this extent." Feng Xiaotian looked at Huo Wushuang beside him with the same stunned expression.

"Counting the earlier purchases, Sect Master Ning has spent at least ten million at this auction." Huo Wushuang briefly recalled the money Ning Fengzhi had spent earlier and clicked his tongue in amazement. Was this the sheer wealth of the richest sect in the world?

His spending in a single night was almost equivalent to the Huo Family's annual finances.

This was what it meant to spend money like water. Tonight, he had truly witnessed it.