Chapter 710: Top Target
The next two grand finale items...
Were an SS-grade skill book for the Priest class, "Springtime Rebirth," and an SS-grade skill book for the Sorcerer class, "Curse God's Descent."
The Priest skill's effect: Revive all deceased allies within a certain range and, upon revival, grant them a shield worth 500% of their maximum health. Additionally, it increases all attributes of allies within range by 50% for 120 seconds.
If there are no deceased allies, the shield and buff effects can still be directly applied.
The Sorcerer skill's effect: Summon an ancient curse god. While the curse god is active, all of the caster's attributes are increased by 60%. The curse god can replicate any Sorcerer skill cast by the user, with 150% of the skill's original power. The curse god remains for 10 minutes.
This time...
Avril decisively made a move.
Sorcerer skill books were already rare. Encountering one like this meant she had to try to win it.
Fortunately, there wasn't much competition for the Sorcerer skill book. Only a few people bid against her, and she secured it for 400 million Holy Crystal Stones.
In contrast, the bidding for the Priest SS-grade skill book was much more competitive.
While there weren't many Priests present, the bidders weren't all Priests themselves.
Even so, the competition was fierce, and the final price soared to 700 million Holy Crystal Stones.
Well...
That was expected.
The Priest profession was highly valuable, with a significant number of players choosing it.
A strong Priest could significantly boost not just their party but even an entire team.
Naturally, these bidders were vying for their team's Priest.
However, Avril encountered a slight issue during the bidding.
Yamashita Masahiko deliberately whispered something to Ding Haoji of the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance beforehand.
This caused the Sorcerer skill book, originally priced at 250 million, to be bid up to 400 million. Avril had no choice but to accept it begrudgingly.
This incident solidified Avril's decision to kick Yamashita Masahiko out of the team.
As for the Secret Realm key, even if Avril demanded its return, Yamashita Masahiko would likely refuse.
He would undoubtedly team up with the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance or Demon Dragon Palace to enter the Secret Realm.
Avril's killing intent toward Yamashita Masahiko intensified.
If they crossed paths in the Secret Realm, she would show no mercy and eliminate the traitor.
As expected!
Ninety percent of those from Fusang are fools!
After this incident...
Avril, Adolphus, and Ansely's dislike for Fusang people grew even stronger.
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Night fell.
Inside a five-star hotel in Radiant City...
The 32nd floor had been fully reserved.
What was noticeable...
The entire floor was filled with Professionals wearing the attire of the Demon Dragon Palace.
In the innermost room, multiple layers of barriers had been set up to completely block any sound or energy fluctuations.
Of course...
The most eerie aspect was the eyes of the Demon Dragon Palace elites.
At this moment, their eyes looked like they had been puppeteered by some power—completely black, with no whites visible, standing guard like statues throughout the floor.
Despite being in a hotel, the security felt more like a fortress.
The scene shifted to the innermost room.
Zhang Mingruo, who had lavishly bid during the auction, and Ding Haoji of the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance were both kneeling.
Beside them, two level 160 powerhouses—one from the Demon Dragon Palace and the other from the Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance—were also kneeling.
Four people knelt toward a single direction, where a magical mirror formed of dark energy hovered.
Within the mirror, a figure cloaked in a black robe exuding terrifying demonic energy sat on a skeletal throne. Black demonic energy swirled around them, completely obscuring their face, leaving only crimson demonic eyes staring out from the darkness.
Zhang Mingruo, Ding Haoji, and the two 160-level powerhouses all kept their heads bowed, not daring to glance upward.
"Did you secure the key item for the Radiant Treasure mission?" the figure in the mirror asked in a hoarse and deep voice.
"Yes, Bishop. It's a dragon egg with a dragon king-level bloodline," Zhang Mingruo replied respectfully.
As for the price...
He dared not mention it. The Demon Dragon Palace had covered the cost themselves; how could they dare let this shadowy figure foot the bill?
After finishing his report, Zhang Mingruo respectfully added, "Additionally, Bishop, I have another matter to report."
"Speak."
"Today, at the auction, I saw a very familiar face."
"Who?"
"Ling Zhan."
At this name...
Boom!!
The dark figure instantly unleashed a terrifying surge of demonic energy!
Even through the magical mirror, Zhang Mingruo and the others could feel the overwhelming fury and pressure emanating from the figure.
The figure in the mirror was one of the three High Bishops of the Demon Arrival Organization!
A trusted lieutenant of the Archbishop!
Their level had reached a horrifying 185!
Yet, upon hearing Ling Zhan's name, the High Bishop had such an intense reaction.
The rumors were true—the Demon Dragon Palace indeed had deep ties to the Demon Arrival Organization.
Zhang Mingruo knew of the Demon Arrival Organization's Heaven's Chosen Kill List.
The Heaven's Chosen Kill Plan...
Was devised to hasten the descent of the Lord of Demons by assassinating prodigies across the world, disrupting the power structures of nations and races.
At the very top of the kill list...
Was the non-specialist, Ling Zhan.
Zhang Mingruo had always been puzzled by this. Why would someone unworthy of entering the Holy Continent, a mere non-specialist, be the Demon Arrival Organization's primary target?
Could this person really be that powerful?
Even today, when he saw Ling Zhan, he still felt confused. Ling Zhan hadn't hidden his level or profession.
Zhang Mingruo could clearly see the "Level 105" displayed under Ling Zhan's level information.
And the "Profession" field simply read "None."
Seriously?
This guy was at the top of the Demon Arrival Organization's kill list?
Was that even necessary?
With these doubts in mind, Zhang Mingruo reported the information, only to be even more puzzled by the High Bishop's furious reaction.
"This man is a dire threat to our organization!"
"Even the Deputy Archbishop acknowledges his potential!"
"You have no idea how many of our plans this accursed non-specialist has foiled outside the Holy Continent!"
"The two Saint candidates we were cultivating for years could have already entered the Holy Continent and joined your Demon Dragon Palace. But because of him, the organization has had to spend another decade cultivating new candidates!"
The Bishop's voice was filled with rage, as if he wished to personally execute Ling Zhan.