"Osler, do you think I'd have a chance if I went to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as a live-in son-in-law?" Yu Feng asked, his eyes shining as he looked eagerly at the companions beside him.
"It's not even daylight yet. Save your daydreaming for later!" Osler shot Yu Feng a disdainful look.
"Hmph, I've got strength and looks. Why couldn't I do it?"
Osler's contemptuous gaze instantly broke Yu Feng's resolve. He was a genius with innate seventh-rank Soul Power, after all. Becoming a Soul Saint in the future was practically guaranteed, and he was quite the catch in Heaven Dou City.
"Boss, are the Upper Three Sects all this rich? I feel like Sect Master Ning could have bought out this entire auction." After sulking for a while, Yu Feng turned curiously toward the cold-faced young man beside him.
"..." Yu Tianheng was silent for a moment before saying coldly, "Each of the Upper Three Sects has its own strengths. Their development priorities are different."
Everyone nodded as though they understood, then looked at their boss with sympathy.
High emotional intelligence: Each has its own strengths.
Low emotional intelligence: They're just not as rich as them.
After Ning Fengzhi settled the matter with a single bid, no one else stepped forward to compete. When Qing Xuan called the price three times, the auction hammer fell. "Congratulations to Sect Master Ning for acquiring this Extreme Ice Divine Sword for eight million."
"Teacher really spent a fortune this time. The Myriad Treasures Pavilion ought to thank you properly," Qian Renxue said as she looked at the smiling Ning Fengzhi beside her.
"Qinghe, that's not how you calculate things. I don't care about such material possessions. As long as spending them can increase the sect's strength by even a fraction, it's worth it." Ning Fengzhi shook his head with a soft laugh, showing no sign of pain at the expense. "Besides, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion possesses Soul Tool technology. Though we don't know their production capacity, the higher-grade items are surely harder to obtain. By showing goodwill through this auction, future cooperation will start with a favorable impression."
Qian Renxue nodded with a smile at Ning Fengzhi's words. They were all old foxes, planning three steps ahead for every one they took. Unfortunately, no matter how brilliant Ning Fengzhi was, he was still one move short.
Thinking of how she had fooled the people of the Heaven Dou Empire so thoroughly over the years, Qian Renxue smiled, a trace of pride rising in her heart.
The smooth progress of the plan made her feel that the time she had spent had not been wasted.
As the auction concluded, the lots were handed over to their buyers one after another. Just as everyone thought the night's auction had ended, Xu Sheng slowly walked onto the auction stage.
The crowd watched Xu Sheng in confusion, unable to guess what this Soul Douluo powerhouse from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion intended to do.
Amid their puzzled stares, Xu Sheng slowly said, "Thank you all for your support tonight, which allowed this auction to proceed smoothly. To express our gratitude, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion has a piece of intelligence to give everyone free of charge."
"I assure you, it will not disappoint you."
Everyone present frowned, their eyes filled with doubt. What sort of intelligence could make a Soul Douluo regard it so highly?
Feeling the countless questioning gazes upon him, Xu Sheng smiled faintly. Then, with a peculiar softness in his voice, he slowly spoke throughout the auction hall.
"Along the western coastlines of the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire, we discovered a brand-new continent..."
"A continent no smaller than Douluo Continent!"
"What?!" Xu Sheng's words were like a bomb, instantly throwing the entire auction hall into an uproar. Many of the powerhouses could not suppress their shock and abruptly rose to their feet...
So it has come. Even I no longer know where the future will lead. Xu Tianyang watched the scene, rubbing the ring on his finger as he pondered inwardly.
Sensing Xu Tianyang's concerns, Xu Nianshuang slowly reached out and took his hands. Under Xu Tianyang's puzzled gaze, she looked at him firmly.
Xu Tianyang's heart eased at the sight. The sudden pressure on him dissipated considerably, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face.
Xu Yunxiao, who had been watching this side all along, also smiled at the corners of his lips. He turned to look at the crowd below, and his gaze suddenly became dangerous.
My Sun Moon Empire is not so weak that others can bully it. Let Us see how many fools who do not know their place dare to emerge.
On the auction stage, Xu Sheng smiled as he watched the crowd gasp at the news. Hadn't they reacted the same way when they first learned of Douluo Continent?
"Elder Xu, you people came from that new continent, didn't you?!" At that moment, a flash of insight struck Qian Renxue. She looked at Xu Sheng and asked in a certain tone.
At Qian Renxue's words, everyone in the auction hall turned their eyes toward Xu Sheng again.
"His Highness the Crown Prince is indeed wise. This old man truly comes from Sun Moon Continent." Xu Sheng had no intention of concealing his identity and admitted it openly.
Sun Moon Continent!
The crowd stared at Xu Sheng in shock, while also feeling a sudden sense of understanding.
Soul Tool technology and pill-making techniques had nearly vanished from Douluo Continent, yet the Myriad Treasures Pavilion had suddenly produced vast quantities of Soul Tools and pills. Its origins had always been mysterious.
But no one had expected them to come from another continent—Sun Moon Continent.
Nor had anyone expected that, without their knowledge, people from Sun Moon Continent had already infiltrated Douluo Continent.
"Then why have you chosen to reveal this mystery today, Elder Xu?" Ning Fengzhi looked solemnly at Xu Sheng, his tone low and grave. At the same time, his gaze kept drifting toward the upper floor.
He knew Xu Yunxiao was up there. If Sun Moon Continent could produce a Titled Douluo powerhouse like Xu Yunxiao, its strength could not be underestimated.
"We bear no hostility. Our investigations have shown that the two continents are approaching each other at a considerable speed. Within a year, the two continents will come into contact. Even now, from the sea, one can already see the outline of our Sun Moon Continent. After today, you may investigate it yourselves.
"To avoid unnecessary trouble, we revealed ourselves in advance and made contact with everyone on Douluo Continent."
Xu Sheng's tone remained calm and unhurried. He took out several boxes and, with a wave of his hand, sent them flying before the crowd. "These contain nautical charts of the two continents. Feel free to examine them!"
Hearing this, everyone's attention was drawn to the boxes before them. They reached out and stored them in their Soul Tools, intending to consider the matter after returning.
"Very well, everyone, today's auction ends here. Until we meet again!"
Without giving the crowd a chance to ask questions, Xu Sheng left behind the nautical charts and slowly vanished from their sight. From beginning to end, no one dared to make the first move to stop him, for a Titled Douluo was watching from the roof above.
"Teacher, what do you think of this matter?" Qian Renxue looked solemnly at Ning Fengzhi, feeling somewhat lost.
"Phew!" Ning Fengzhi let out a long breath and looked toward the upper floor, as if meeting Xu Yunxiao's gaze through the walls. He slowly said, "This matter is of great importance. We must return and gather the court officials for discussion before making a decision."
That night, as everyone departed, this momentous news spread through the major factions at astonishing speed.
For the next several days, the focus of attention would be Sun Moon Continent!
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