Achieving 100% fusion grants a Martial Soul, Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, and Soul Bone.
After blinking for Xu Jiujiu, he continued, "Moreover, although the chances are slim, if you're lucky enough, you might even obtain an External Soul Bone."
"With External Soul Bone to both hands and wielding dual Dark Gold Dreadclaw, I don't need to elaborate on the value they possess."
His Xu Jiujiu speech completely ignited the enthusiasm of the audience, instantly lifting the previously subdued atmosphere.
Xu Jiujiu held the small hammer in his hand, a smile on his face, and continued, "Moreover, after examination by our professionals, there is a greater than 40% chance that this Soul Beast possesses External Soul Bone, and this number would likely increase if it breaks through to the 100,000-year level."
These words, once spoken, were like a stone thrown into water, creating ripples that spread far and wide.
Countless eyes were fixed on the final item up for auction with fervor; it would be impossible not to be tempted.
Inside a private room at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy.
Xiao Hongchen's gaze sharpened, and he said to Elder Ma, " Elder Ma, no matter the cost, we must win this bid!"
Elder Ma snorted coldly and replied in a strong voice, "I understand the task the Hall Master assigned me."
Xiao Hongchen's palms were slightly sweaty as he watched the time ticking away on the screen, feeling both nervous and excited.
Even though Meng Hongchen was no longer in the private room, no one noticed, because the auction item was simply too attractive.
Inside Box Number One, Zhou Yi looked at the last item that had been brought up for auction.
In the end, he sighed helplessly and decided to give up.
They had already bid on far too many items before this, making them a thorn in the side for many.
If Xuan Zi had come with them, along with Yan Shaozhe, they could have escaped safely even if they had won the bid for the last item.
However, Xuan Zi is not here, so for the safety of the students...
Even if the item is extremely valuable, it must be given up.
Moreover, Ma Xiaotao can be considered Shrek's future hope, as long as she becomes Titled Douluo.
With her Ultimate Attribute, she could completely protect Shrek for a hundred years.
Therefore, Zhou Yi dared not gamble, nor could she afford to.
Just as she was about to give up the bidding, a hand slowly rose from behind her.
" Teacher Zhou, if the college wants it, we certainly have the opportunity."
Zhou Yi turned her head and looked over, and to her surprise, Huo Yuhao, who usually didn't say much in such matters, spoke first.
Zhou Yi frowned and asked doubtfully, " Yuhao, don't you understand the seriousness of bidding for this item?"
" Teacher Zhou, have you ever heard of lighting sky lanterns?"
Zhou Yi asked in confusion, "What does 'lighting sky lanterns' mean?"
Huo Yuhao's lips curled up slightly.
Qing Ya, on the other side, immediately understood and said, " Teacher Zhou, lighting a sky lantern means that no matter how high the price others offer, the person who lights the lantern will bid the highest price."
Zhou Yi pressed further, "What if the information is leaked?"
Qing Ya said sincerely, "Please trust the confidentiality of the Mitsugoshi Company."
Huo Yuhao remained calm. " Teacher Zhou, lighting a sky lantern is actually a way to protect the information of the bidder."
As if remembering something, Qing Ya quickly added, "After the sky lanterns are lit, all anyone will see is the price. No matter who raises the price, even information about the private rooms won't appear."
As Zhou Yi listened, her expression changed from resolute to hesitant, and she pursed her lips as she looked at the two items up for auction.
Ma Xiaotao toyed with her teacup in her delicate hands, and said firmly, " Teacher Zhou, there's still more than half of the competition time left. As long as we send back the message as soon as possible, Xuan Zi will definitely be able to get here."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yi carefully considered the pros and cons and finally made up her mind.
Her gaze sharpened, and her aura suddenly tightened and became serious. "We'll light the sky lanterns!"
"Okay, please wait a moment."
Qing Ya smiled again, nodded respectfully, and began operating the screen with both hands.
As Qing Ya tapped the screen one last time, the large screen displaying the auction items froze.
The screen then went completely black for a moment, and the next second a flame-shaped pattern lit up in the center of the screen.
A flame lit a lamp, which then slowly floated up to the top of the large screen.
Once it came to a complete stop, the auction information reappeared on the screen below.
At this moment, Xu Jiujiu addressed everyone. "Two items for auction, starting price 800 million Gold Soul Coin, minimum increment 50 million Gold Soul Coin. Let's begin immediately."
Snap!
Xu Jiujiu, the auction gavel fell, and all the audience's eyes instantly turned to her and to the items being auctioned.
On the large screen behind Xu Jiujiu, the same animation as that in the Shrek Academy's private room appeared.
The auction hall was immediately filled with the sound of cannons firing.
Xu Jiujiu, his eyes gleamed, and he excitedly shouted as he watched the changes behind him, "Lighting the sky lantern! It's lighting the sky lantern!"
"Congratulations to our distinguished guest for lighting the sky lantern. From now on, any bids from any of you will be awarded to this distinguished guest at the highest bid."
Inside the private room, the Sun Moon team, who had been confident of victory, suddenly stood up from their seats.
"What?! Lighting sky lanterns? Who did this? When did this rule come about?!" Elder Ma demanded sharply.
The beautiful auctioneer was taken aback by his imposing manner and said in a flustered voice, "Distinguished guest, we have already marked this on the auction invitations of everyone."
Elder Ma wasn't blinded by anger. Instead, he snatched an invitation and glanced at it immediately.
He did indeed see the option of lighting sky lanterns at the very bottom of the invitation.
Without realizing it, his fists clenched suddenly, and the originally exquisite invitation was instantly shattered.
Xiao Hongchen, enraged, slammed his fist on the coffee table, which trembled and hummed.
If the coffee table hadn't been so sturdy, it probably would have been smashed to pieces by his punch.
Xiao Hongchen's eyes hardened, and he immediately pressed, "If we light the sky lantern, do we still have a chance to win this item?"
The beautiful auctioneer hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and said, "There is still... a chance."
Elder Ma didn't waste any words, staring at the screen, and said in a deep voice, "What method?"
The beautiful auctioneer flashed her professional fake smile again and patiently replied, "Unless the person who lit the sky lantern is unable to pay the final price, this item will go unsold and will be offered at the next auction."
Elder Ma puff of his pipe and calmly asked, "What is the highest price for this item?"
Having just looked at the rules for lighting sky lanterns, he roughly understood that the final price of this item was already fixed.
This price is outrageously high, usually around five times the original price.
However, this only applies to ordinary auction items; these special auction items are likely not limited to this.
The beautiful auctioneer politely replied, "Please wait a moment while I check."
Then her fingers moved rapidly within the Soul Tool in her hand.
A number was quickly presented by looking up.
Five hundred billion Gold Soul Coin.
Elder Ma snorted coldly, a slight smirk playing on his lips. "Five hundred billion? I don't believe anyone can come up with that."
"By the way, which one lit the sky lantern?"
The beautiful auctioneer apologized, "I'm sorry, this is the right of the person who lit the sky lantern, and our company will not disclose their information."
"Furthermore, after the final auction, the item will be delivered in different ways depending on its value; everything is top secret."
Elder Ma then understood why someone would light this sky lantern; it seemed they wanted to use it to take the treasure away.
He was secretly making plans in his mind.
Meanwhile, in another private room...
Several mysterious men were sitting on the sofa, quietly watching the auction items on the screen.
Upon closer inspection, these people's hands and feet are much thicker and stronger than those of ordinary people.
His muscles were particularly defined, and his bronze skin had a matte finish under dim lighting.
The men seated among them watched all this and laughed, "This is really interesting; things are about to get interesting."