As the bidding continued, the price climbed steadily.
A number of demigods interested in the weapon began making offers.
"12 billion."
"12.1 billion."
"12.2 billion."
Chen Daolin watched the surrounding demigods bid, treating it as mere entertainment.
He felt nothing for the Earth Halberd. It might have been a rare weapon to other demigods, but for him, what the Inheritance Hall provided was more than enough—and it was custom-made for him.
Those bidding were all demigods. The Eternal Gods within the palaces merely watched in silence, perhaps not considering treasures of this level worth their attention.
After a brief round of bidding, the long halberd was ultimately claimed by a demigod for 13.6 billion.
Afterward, the woman on the white jade platform brought out more treasures, briefly introducing their origins, information, and uses to the guests before announcing their starting prices.
Chen Daolin remained quietly observant throughout.
After killing ten demigods, he had obtained nearly all of their treasures. The wealth of those ten demigods alone was enough to place him among the wealthiest demigods present. On top of that, Chen Daolin himself carried countless treasures, such as Ancient Incineration Crystals and Ancient Soul-Burning Flowers. The former was hard currency on the Ancient Burning Continent, while the latter was extraordinarily rare and precious—so much so that even many Eternal Gods would fight over them.
But Chen Daolin would not casually take them out for trade.
Chen Daolin glanced toward the palaces in the distant lake. Although Biqi had detection equipment, an Immortal God could completely block such scans if they wished, so he had no idea what was happening inside. Nor did he know which palace housed Daila, the mermaid girl with whom he had formed a grudge.
However, Chen Daolin had altered his appearance. His golden mask had