Titan City-state had never revealed any details about the auction. No faction could say for sure how it would be conducted or what form it would take.
The various factions were doing everything they could to get information from inside Titan City-state, but in the end, they came up empty-handed. Titan City-state had kept everyone in suspense and whetted their appetites to the utmost.
This naturally made everyone uneasy, prompting them to think they could solve the problem with money. The idea that bidding with money was the best shortcut was being constantly reinforced.
Once the atmosphere had been set, everyone felt on edge, and it was only natural to wonder whether they would have to offer an even higher price to win the auction.
And just how astronomical would that higher price have to be?
The rumors circulating around town and the public sentiment Titan City-state was currently cultivating revolved entirely around this atmosphere.
The major factions were outsiders and weren't familiar with Titan City-state. It was difficult for them to sort through all the rumors circulating there, so they were naturally easy prey for this prevailing mood.
Of course, some remained calm. The top-tier powers, such as the Ten Golden Clans, had tried other methods too: sending calling cards, building relationships, seeking back doors, and using their connections. They had tried all kinds of ways to exert influence.
But after exhausting every means, they found that they had little to show for it. According to what many people in Titan City-state were saying, the Titan Academy had mainly been responsible for developing the formula, so the auction rules were entirely up to several of the Academy's top figures.
Not only were the middle and upper ranks of Titan City-state unable to get involved, but even those within Titan