The Auction Grows Increasingly Fierce, Ancient Map Fragment
As prices continued to climb, the atmosphere in the market became increasingly tense.
The rarity and immense power of Soul Bone drive countless Soul Master mad, especially Soul Bone from Crystal Dragon Beast, which are extremely rare.
Crystal Dragon Beast are already rare, and the power contained in their Soul Bone far surpasses Soul Bone of ordinary Soul Beast, especially the Left Arm Soul Bone, which is almost comparable in value to the Head Soul Bone.
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School was wealthy, 3.9 million Gold Soul Coin was already close to their bottom line.
He turned to look at Sword Douluo, Sword Douluo nodded slightly, indicating that he should continue bidding. Ning Fengzhi a deep breath and raised his auction paddle.
"Four million Gold Soul Coin!"
This bid was like a thunderclap, instantly silencing the clamor in the room.
Four million Gold Soul Coin is an astronomical figure. Even the nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire would not dare to easily come up with such a huge sum of money.
Ning Fengzhi's offer clearly shocked most people, and the bidding noise in the room immediately subsided.
However, just when everyone thought that the Soul Bone would fall into the hands of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a deep voice came from a corner of the auction house.
"Four and a half million Gold Soul Coin."
The voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.
All eyes turned to the source of the sound, where a man in a black robe slowly stood up, a faint smile on his face.
His gaze swept across the entire room, finally settling on Ning Fengzhi, where he nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
Ning Fengzhi's expression changed slightly. He recognized the man as Dai Weilin, Soul Douluo powerhouse from the Star Luo Empire Royal Family.
Dai Weilin's appearance froze the atmosphere in the room. Everyone involuntarily held their breath, and no one spoke.
The Star Luo Empire's influence extends across the continent, and even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is unwilling to easily engage in direct conflict with it.
Ning Fengzhi stared at the smug Star Luo Empire expert, then subconsciously looked at Sword Douluo Chen Xin beside him, "Uncle Sword, raise the price again."
Sword Douluo was waiting for this very sentence, and immediately raised the price to five million Gold Soul Coin.
Five million Gold Soul Coin!
This bid was like a tidal wave, instantly pushing the atmosphere in the room to a climax.
All eyes were focused on Sword Douluo, their eyes filled with shock and awe.
Five million Gold Soul Coin was far beyond what most people could afford. Even Dai Weilin, a powerful figure from the Star Luo Empire, couldn't help but frown.
Dai Weilin's gaze darkened, and he looked coldly at Sword Douluo, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.
He was well aware of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's financial resources and strength, but he didn't expect them to be so decisive, raising the price to five million Gold Soul Coin.
This is no longer just a contest of financial resources, but a battle between two major powers.
Dai Weilin pondered for a moment, then finally snorted coldly, slowly sat back down, and gave up on raising the price further.
He knew that continuing to raise the price would only make the situation more deadlocked, and the relationship between the Star Luo Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was already delicate, so there was no need to completely tear off their relationship over a Soul Bone.
Upon seeing this, the auctioneer immediately announced loudly, "Five million Gold Soul Coin once! Five million Gold Soul Coin twice! Five million Gold Soul Coin three times! Sold! This Crystal Dragon Beast's Left Arm Soul Bone belongs to a distinguished guest of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School!"
As the auction hammer fell, the atmosphere in the room finally calmed down.
Ning Fengzhi a slight sigh of relief. Although he had paid a huge price, obtaining this Soul Bone was undoubtedly worthwhile for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Sword Douluo remained calm, as if five million Gold Soul Coin were nothing more than a casual wave to him. His gaze swept across the entire arena, finally settling on Dai Weilin, where he nodded slightly, as if announcing his victory in this contest.
However, just when everyone thought the Auction House about to end, the auctioneer suddenly revealed a mysterious smile.
"Distinguished guests, we will now present you with an extremely special item for auction. This item is neither Soul Bone nor Soul Tool, but it possesses unparalleled value."
As the auctioneer finished speaking, a waiter pushed an exquisite little cart onto the auction stage. The cart was covered with a red silk cloth, and something mysterious seemed to be hidden beneath it.
The auctioneer slowly unveiled the silk cloth, revealing an antique map. The map was a pale gold color, with intricate patterns engraved on its surface, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.
"This is a map of an Ancient Ruins. It is said that this map records an Ancient Ruins that has never been excavated before. It may contain countless precious treasures, and may even contain the legendary Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone!"
As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room instantly became heated.
The allure of Ancient Ruins is irresistible to any Soul Master, and even Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo couldn't help but show solemn expressions.
Lin Yuan's gaze was also drawn to the map, and a strange light flashed in his eyes, as if he had developed a strong interest in it.
The auctioneer smiled slightly and announced loudly, "The starting price for this fragment of Ancient Ruins map is five million Gold Soul Coin, with each bid increasing by no less than five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin. The bidding now begins!"
As the auctioneer finished speaking, the bidding in the room rose and fell again, with almost all the nobles unable to resist raising their bids, seemingly wanting to get their hands on the map.
Lin Yuan squinted. He knew Douluo Continent better than anyone else, yet he had never heard of any Ancient Ruins. Could it be that his appearance caused the original timeline to shift?
However, this map possesses a unique spiritual power, seemingly left behind by a Titled Douluo powerhouse before his death.
Even though it's just a fragment, it still attracts countless people who want to snatch it and obtain its true secrets.
However, Lin Yuan, who was curious, did not raise the price. Five million Gold Soul Coin had exceeded his budget, and the souls would only sell for five million. In this situation, the most suitable thing to do was to kill and rob.
"I'd like to see who will be able to obtain this map fragment."
The powerful figures from the Star Luo Empire immediately raised the price to eight million Gold Soul Coin, seemingly aware of the map's importance and willing to pay any price to seize it.
The price of eight million Gold Soul Coin caused the powerful figures and nobles in the arena to exchange glances, and they all ultimately chose to give up. After all, the price had exceeded their budget, and there was no need to spend eight million Gold Soul Coin to buy a tattered map fragment.
If it's really as the auctioneer says, then that's fine. But if it's just a gimmick, then they'll really lose everything.