A Huge Haul, the Drawing Begins

Because some readers felt that the name Invincible Auction House was too tacky, it had been specifically changed to: Starry Sky Auction House.

Seeing Mu En's current state, Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui recalled the high-spirited days the three of them had shared many years ago.

Back then, they had traveled the continent together, fought side by side, and faced countless challenges and hardships together.

Yet now, times had changed, and they had still ended up in this situation.

Over an Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit, former companions had become rivals.

Huo Yuhao and Bei Bei, whom Mu En had sent away from the area, were just as anxious. Their hearts were filled with worry and unease.

They knew exactly what Mu En and Xuan Zi were facing, but with their current strength, they could not help at all.

Their eyes revealed helplessness and self-reproach.

Suddenly, several powerful auras appeared in the distance.

Like surging waves, those auras came one after another, bringing an overwhelming sense of pressure.

"Great, the Academy's experts are here!"

Sensing several familiar auras among them, Huo Yuhao immediately revealed a delighted expression.

Sure enough, a group of people suddenly appeared before Huo Yuhao and Bei Bei.

They were Yan Shaozhe, dean of the Martial Soul Department; Xian Lin'er, dean of the Soul Guidance Department; and several Elders from the Sea God Pavilion, including Old Song and Old Zhuang.

Their figures were tall and imposing, each radiating a powerful aura.

"Yuhao, why are you here? Where are Teacher and Elder Xuan?"

Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's voice, Yan Shaozhe hurriedly asked. His eyes were filled with concern and worry, as though searching for something.

"Quick, go help Elder Mu and Elder Xuan! The two of them are confronting Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao."

Huo Yuhao explained what had happened earlier.

Yan Shaozhe and the others frowned deeply upon hearing this, their eyes filled with tension and vigilance.

They knew that Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui were Limit Douluo Experts who had once been as famous as Elder Mu.

Given Elder Mu's physical condition and Elder Xuan's Rank 98 strength, they were absolutely no match for the two of them.

Their hearts were full of worry. They had no idea whether Elder Mu and Elder Xuan could withstand their opponents' attacks.

Yan Shaozhe immediately led Huo Yuhao toward the designated direction.

Old Song and the others did not hesitate either. They immediately released their Martial Souls and rushed toward Mu En at incredible speed, their figures vanishing from the spot like lightning.

As Yan Shaozhe, Old Song, and the others drew nearer, Mu En, Ye Xishui, and the others naturally sensed several powerful auras as well.

"It seems your Shrek Academy had planned this long ago."

Long Xiaoyao did not seem to think much of it. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly into a disdainful smile.

If Ye Xishui and he truly got serious, let alone a few Titled Douluo Experts, even a few more would not be a match for the two of them.

At that moment, Ye Xishui's gaze fell upon Mu En, and a complicated look flashed through her eyes.

Countless emotions left even Ye Xishui, a Limit Douluo Expert, unsure of what to say.

"Mu En, I look forward to seeing you again next time."

Ye Xishui let out a soft sigh and spoke slowly to Mu En. In the next instant, she vanished from the spot.

After seeing Ye Xishui leave, Long Xiaoyao understood what was happening. He said nothing more and could only follow Ye Xishui away.

"Hm?"

Xuan Zi was simply dumbfounded. He did not understand why the two of them had suddenly left. Even if Yan Shaozhe and the others had arrived, they should not have been able to drive away two Limit Douluo Experts.

His eyes were full of confusion and incomprehension, as though he were deep in thought.

Mu En, however, wore a wistful expression. His eyes held complicated emotions—some relief, but also some regret.

He also knew that Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui had refrained from pursuing the matter further out of consideration for their past friendship.

Perhaps the next time they met, it would be a life-or-death moment, and they would have no choice but to face even crueler challenges.

"Teacher, Elder Xuan, are you all right?"

Following Ye Xishui and the others' departure, Yan Shaozhe came to Elder Mu's side and asked with a face full of concern.

As for Old Song, she vigilantly sensed the movements around them. After finding nothing unusual, she gradually let out a sigh of relief.

"They have left. Let's go back to Shrek Academy now."

Elder Mu did not say much, replying softly with a trace of exhaustion in his voice.

The group headed toward Shrek Academy.

Although Yan Shaozhe was full of questions, after hearing his teacher's words, he did not continue asking.

He knew that the most important thing now was to return to the academy and ensure the safety of the Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit.

"What a pity. They didn't fight."

After everyone had left, Jiang Li appeared not far away, with Ling Yun and Lei Yao standing beside him.

Once Mu En and the others had departed, Jiang Li had followed after them. After all, he believed that the others would never let the Ultimate Fire Martial Spirit go so easily.

He had originally hoped to witness a great battle and see the strength of Douluo Continent's Limit Douluo for himself, but the outcome had not gone as he wished.

For some unknown reason, Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao had actually left directly.

Having failed to see the show he wanted, Jiang Li did not linger. He strode steadily back to his room.

Jiang Li closed his eyes, and his consciousness slowly sank into the depths of his mind as he prepared to take stock of the gains from this auction.

Amid a mysterious fluctuation, a faintly glowing virtual panel gradually appeared before him. It was his Personal Attribute Panel.

Starry Sky Auction House

Host: Jiang Li

Martial Spirit: Nine-Colored Divine Lotus (Nine Ultimate Powers)

Soul Power Level: Level 36

Soul Rings: Purple, Purple, Black

Auction Proceeds: 1,149,230,000 Gold Soul Coins

Lottery Wheel (One draw per 10,000,000 Gold Soul Coins)

Jiang Li looked at the string of striking numbers on the panel, satisfaction flashing through his eyes as he nodded unconsciously.

The proceeds from this auction had far exceeded his expectations. The more than 1.1 billion Gold Soul Coins now sitting in his account meant that he had over a hundred chances to draw.

The items obtained from this auction had originally come from the system's gift of ten lottery chances. It was practically free loot.

"Let's start with ten draws."

Jiang Li muttered softly, unable to hide the excitement and nervousness in his voice.

He focused his thoughts and deducted 100 million Gold Soul Coins from his enormous balance as the stake for the draw.

As his command was issued, a huge wheel on the virtual interface before him slowly began to spin.

The wheel was covered in all manner of mysterious symbols and patterns, each section representing a possible reward.