Chapter 162: An Outrageous Price of 2.5 Billion
"Hiss!"
Upon hearing this bidding increase, everyone gasped in shock, their eyes turning towards Di Tian and the others.
This price increase was simply outrageous!
It doubled the previous bid, and people couldn't help but marvel at which force could afford such lavishness.
"Soul Beast Clan?"
"This…"
At this moment, the top forces of Douluo Continent, such as Shrek Academy and the Holy Spirit Sect, all realized the identity of Di Tian and the others, members of the Soul Beast Clan.
Everyone felt an immense pressure.
They knew that once Di Tian intervened, securing this soul spirit would be no easy task, and anxiety spread among the crowd.
No one knew how determined Di Tian was to secure this 100,000-year soul spirit. If he were willing to pay any price, the others wouldn't stand much chance.
The Soul Beast Clan had a deep foundation built over thousands of years.
Moreover, Di Tian and his fellow Soul Beasts were incredibly powerful. Even if they did secure this soul spirit, would they be able to return safely to their own forces?
A series of such questions weighed heavily on the hearts of all the participants.
The atmosphere in the auction hall grew increasingly tense, like the calm before a storm.
Everyone was waiting for the upcoming, more intense bidding war.
"1.05 billion gold soul coins."
Ning Qitian, the sect master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, sat in a dark red velvet chair, lightly tapping his fingers on the armrest as he raised his bid.
This 100,000-year soul spirit, they must have it.
Even if the gold soul coins were flowing like water, they could not allow this treasure to fall into anyone else's hands.
With the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's involvement, the already fierce competition escalated even further.
The various forces, like sharks smelling blood, joined in this battle of money and ambition.
An undercurrent surged in the auction hall, and the air was thick with tension as everyone weighed the pros and cons, calculating their gains and losses.
"1.1 billion gold soul coins!"
Zhong Liwu from the Holy Spirit Sect raised his bid again, his expression cold and sharp, occasionally glancing at Di Tian's direction.
A question continued to linger in his mind: What use did the Soul Beasts have for this soul spirit?
They couldn't absorb soul power through their martial souls like human soul masters, and they had no complicated cultivation system.
Why was Di Tian so obsessed with this soul spirit? What plans did he have?
In Zhong Liwu's mind, the situation on Douluo Continent was unstable, and some people were trying to unify this vast land.
In this complex chess game, Shrek Academy was undoubtedly the most solid fortress. Its deep foundation and powerful teaching staff made countless ambitious people hesitant.
Following that, there was the mysterious and unpredictable Soul Beast Clan.
As a top expert among the Soul Beasts, Di Tian's strength was immeasurable. On the surface, the deterrence of the Star Dou Forest was just the tip of the iceberg, and the hidden battle power behind it could reshape the entire continent's structure.
Therefore, Zhong Liwu had to cautiously evaluate the Soul Beast Clan's strength, preparing for any potential future conflicts.
However, the bidding voices at the auction continued to ring out like a death knell, snapping Zhong Liwu out of his thoughts.
He no longer dwelled on his doubts and focused all his attention on the fierce bidding battle.
...
But as time passed, Di Tian's resolve and financial power left everyone speechless.
Whenever someone raised their bid, Di Tian followed suit without hesitation, and the increments were so large that people were left astounded.
"2.5 billion gold soul coins!"
Di Tian's voice was steady and firm, resonating through the entire auction hall.
At this moment, it seemed as though the entire world had quieted down. Everyone stared at each other in shock and helplessness.
Representatives from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and other forces shook their heads and sighed, putting down their bidding paddles.
This price had far exceeded their budgets. It was simply ridiculous.
The previous bid had reached 2 billion gold soul coins, and Di Tian had raised it by 500 million, such a financially powerful move had crushed the hopes of the others.
From Di Tian's calm demeanor, it was clear that even if they continued to raise the bid, he had enough financial backing to keep going.
After weighing their options, they could only reluctantly withdraw from the competition.
Ling Yun, dressed in exquisite attire and holding the auction hammer, surveyed the room with piercing eyes.
Her gaze carried a mix of anticipation and a touch of nervousness.
After a brief pause, confirming that no one else was raising their bid, the much-anticipated auction was about to conclude.
"2.5 billion gold soul coins once!"
Ling Yun's voice rang out powerfully, reverberating through the spacious auction hall.
"2.5 billion gold soul coins twice!"
Her tone slightly rose, and each word seemed like a hammer striking the hearts of the crowd.
"2.5 billion gold soul coins three times!"
Ling Yun took a deep breath, raised the auction hammer high, and struck it down heavily. "Since no one is bidding further, I announce that the final auction item, the 100,000-year Light God Bird soul spirit, has officially been sold for 2.5 billion gold soul coins!"
With the hammer's fall, a series of sighs and murmurs erupted throughout the hall.
Di Tian and the other Soul Beasts finally relaxed, exchanging smiles filled with satisfaction.
Thankfully, this powerful soul spirit had not fallen into the hands of human soul masters, or it would have posed a significant crisis for the Soul Beast Clan.
"By the way, Di Tian, we got this 100,000-year soul spirit, but what if we don't uncover anything useful? Wouldn't it be a waste?"
Wan Yao Wang frowned, a look of confusion on his face as he asked.
To him, this soul spirit, although powerful, didn't seem to have much practical use for the Soul Beast Clan.
If they couldn't unravel its secrets, then the 2.5 billion gold soul coins would have been wasted.
These gold soul coins could have been exchanged for a large number of precious resources to strengthen the Soul Beast Clan.
Di Tian squinted slightly, his gaze deep and mysterious. "Don't worry, I have my plans."
He lightly patted Wan Yao Wang's shoulder, his expression calm and collected.
He had anticipated this situation, but even someone as powerful as their leader couldn't be sure that the secrets of the soul spirit's soul power would be unlocked.
He could only place his hopes on the Star Auction Hall, hoping for a satisfactory answer.
"Dear guests, this auction is officially concluded. Thank you for your attendance! We will meet again in one month!"
Ling Yun, with a professional smile, announced to the crowd.
As her voice fell, the expressions of the soul masters in the hall varied. Some were disappointed, others unwilling, and they all began to leave the Star Auction Hall.
However, amid the bustle of the departing crowd, two forces remained still, like towering mountains—Shrek Academy and the Soul Beast Clan.
Ling Yun noticed this and raised an eyebrow, a trace of confusion in her eyes.
She gracefully descended from the auction stage and approached the two forces. "May I ask why you two forces haven't left? Is there something going on?"
(END CHAPTER)
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