Chapter 86: The Fourth Auction Item
Within half an hour, the final competition surrounding the Martial Soul Replication Mirror had gradually come to a close.
The vast majority of factions had fallen out of the intense financial battle.
At this point, only Mingde Hall and the Spirit Hall were still competing, neither willing to give up this opportunity easily.
"500 million Gold Soul Coins!"
Zhong Liwu, seated in the VIP area, leisurely toyed with the scepter in his hand, his long fingers casually tapping it. His expression was calm and composed, with no sign of nervous sweat on his face.
After announcing this shocking price, he narrowed his eyes slightly, a gleam of interest flashing in his gaze as he directed it toward Jing Hongchen's direction.
Although the Spirit Hall and Mingde Hall had countless ties over the years, the ability of the Martial Soul Replication Mirror was simply too overwhelming.
No matter what, he could not let go of this precious treasure.
When the bid of 500 million Gold Soul Coins landed like a heavy hammer, Jing Hongchen, who had been intending to continue bidding, seemed to be struck by an invisible force.
He instinctively raised his eyes, meeting Zhong Liwu's deep, abyss-like gaze in the air.
In that instant, a chill ran down his spine.
Images of the Spirit Hall's immense power flashed in his mind, and he couldn't hide the trace of wariness that rose within him.
Jing Hongchen knew that he wasn't alone—his grandchildren were behind him.
At this critical moment, he had no choice but to weigh the pros and cons, considering his next move.
Finally, after a fierce inner struggle, reason triumphed over impulse. He sighed helplessly and slowly lowered the auction paddle he had prepared to raise again, deciding to give up the competition.
Throughout all of this, Jiang Li had been calmly observing as an onlooker.
His eyes scanned the surroundings, taking in everyone's expressions and reactions.
At this moment, the auction hall fell into a dead silence, so quiet that even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard clearly.
Jiang Li silently pondered to himself. It seemed that this heart-stopping auction was about to come to an end.
The final price for the Martial Soul Replication Mirror would most likely be 500 million Gold Soul Coins.
He took a deep breath, calming the ripples in his heart, cleared his throat, and loudly announced.
"500 million Gold Soul Coins once!"
"500 million Gold Soul Coins twice!"
"500 million Gold Soul Coins three times!"
"Since no one is bidding any further, I announce that the Martial Soul Replication Mirror has been sold for 500 million Gold Soul Coins!"
Jiang Li's eyes swept across the room once more, confirming that there were no objections, and decisively announced the final ownership of this auction item.
With the authoritative sound of the hammer falling heavily, a crisp, clear noise rang out, and the entire auction hall was filled with exclamations and discussions.
At that moment, it was confirmed that Zhong Liwu of the Spirit Hall had successfully acquired the coveted Martial Soul Replication Mirror.
The transaction was completed swiftly, following the standard "pay and deliver" rule.
Jiang Li handed the Martial Soul Replication Mirror to Zhong Liwu.
Zhong Liwu's fingers gently stroked the smooth surface of the Martial Soul Replication Mirror, his eyes filled with admiration and curiosity.
"So, this is the Martial Soul Replication Mirror?"
"It looks so ordinary, yet it possesses such an unbelievable ability."
Zhong Liwu murmured, a hint of astonishment in his voice.
He casually placed the scepter on the nearby table and began rotating the ancient silver mirror in his hands, carefully inspecting it.
He tried to uncover the hidden mysterious power beneath its seemingly ordinary appearance.
However, no matter how hard he observed, the surface of the mirror didn't seem to have anything particularly special about it.
But the fact that it could unleash such powerful force was truly incredible.
Soon, Zhong Liwu realized that this was not the best place to study the treasure. He carefully put the Martial Soul Replication Mirror away.
Once this auction was over, he would find the right moment to test the mirror's power properly.
As for the test subject, he had already picked someone in his mind.
...
As the third auction item was settled, Jiang Li quickly adjusted himself and prepared for the fourth item's reveal.
On the auction stage, a large object was covered by a bright red cloth, completely concealed.
The crowd's attention immediately shifted toward the mysterious item, filled with curiosity and anticipation.
The breathtaking introductions of the previous three items had already allowed them to witness the immense power and background of the Star Auction Pavilion.
Thus, they were convinced that the fourth auction item would surely possess extraordinary abilities.
Perhaps it would once again bring them a dual shock to both their vision and minds.
For the fourth item, Jiang Li did not intend to keep everyone in suspense.
He knew that many of the Soul Masters in the room had likely seen the true nature of this auction item before.
So, Jiang Li strode up to the auction stage, and once he stood still, he made a swift and decisive gesture with his hand.
In an instant, the red cloth was swept up as if caught by a gust of wind, swiftly fluttering away.
The true face of the fourth auction item fully revealed itself to everyone's eyes.
"Huh, it's this thing?"
A surprised shout came from the crowd, followed by a chorus of astonished exclamations and discussions that filled the entire auction hall.
"The Star Auction Pavilion actually brought this out for auction!"
Someone muttered in disbelief, their face showing both shock and excitement.
As expected, the moment the fourth item was revealed, the Soul Masters present all showed expressions of surprise and joy.
On the auction stage stood a huge metallic humanoid figure, silently towering there, exuding a cold and imposing aura.
Even from a distance, people could clearly feel the immense pressure emanating from the figure, as though an invisible mountain was pressing down on their hearts, making their breathing grow a little faster.
The fourth auction item was a humanoid puppet. Its tall, sturdy body seemed to symbolize power and authority, making people curious and awed by its strength.
This was also the puppet Jiang Li had previously drawn as a lucky item. However, compared to the high-level puppet he had drawn before, this one's power was far less impressive.
It was merely a mid-level puppet.
At first, Jiang Li had thought the strength of this mid-level puppet was probably at the Soul Saint or Soul Douluo level, given its rank.
But after thoroughly testing the puppet's abilities, he realized how naive his previous assumptions had been.
This seemingly ordinary mid-level puppet had actually reached the level of a Title Douluo in strength.
This puppet was made of a special metal material, incredibly hard, and could be said to be the nemesis of strong attack-type Soul Masters.
In the Soul Master system of Douluo Continent, strong attack-type Soul Masters were known for their immense attack power and explosive force.
However, when facing this solid mid-level puppet, they often found themselves in a helpless predicament.
Unless they were Title Douluo-level Soul Masters with extremely powerful attribute Martial Souls, using the special attributes of their Martial Souls and immense soul power, they might be able to break through the near-invincible defenses of the puppet.
Otherwise, even with the strength of a mid-level puppet, it would still be enough to give some regular Title Douluo-level Soul Masters a headache.
(END CHAPTER)
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