Chapter 798: A Lavish Display of Wealth
As the auction progressed, one divine pill after another was sold, each fetching an astronomical price in Sovereign Spiritual Liquid.
The residents of Tianluo City, watching through the spiritual projection, were initially awestruck by the staggering numbers. However, as the amounts continued to rise, many began to grow numb, unable to fathom the wealth displayed in the auction hall.
Above them, a radiant Milky Way stretched across the night sky, its beauty eclipsed by the thrilling spectacle of the bidding war.
Speculation About the Source Realm
As the auction unfolded, whispers spread among the spectators in Tianluo City:
"Could it be that the Source Realm Master intends to turn the Source Realm into a sacred land for alchemy?"
"If he can consistently produce pills of this quantity and quality, then calling it a sacred land for alchemy isn't far fetched."
"I just hope he makes those systematic pill sets available to the public soon preferably in smaller bundles so that someone like me can afford them for my grandchildren."
Discussions bubbled throughout the city as more people began to piece together Xiao Ze's ambitions.
A Heaven Sovereign personally hosting a pill auction was unheard of. Clearly, Xiao Ze wasn't doing this for mere profit. His true goal was becoming apparent to everyone.
The Source Realm's alchemical capabilities, showcased in three consecutive auctions, were undeniable. The event served as an emphatic declaration that the Source Realm had the strength and foundation to stand among the elite as a sacred land for alchemy.
Widespread Enthusiasm
Surprisingly, most onlookers were supportive of Xiao Ze's ambitions.
Many were already captivated by the systematic pill sets featured in the auction and had begun dreaming of acquiring them. If Xiao Ze succeeded in making the Source Realm a sacred land for alchemy, these pills could become more widely available.
Without such a development, those not at the peak of power would have no chance of obtaining these treasures.
The Third Auction
Inside the golden hall, the atmosphere among the superpowers was similarly charged.
Although the Source Realm was newly founded and lacked the name recognition of a sacred land for alchemy, the sheer quality and quantity of pills presented at this auction proved its capability.
The superpower leaders couldn't help but marvel.
Could Xiao Ze truly establish a sacred land for alchemy in just three months?
Such an idea would have been laughable before today. Yet, now, it seemed plausible.
The Final Item
As the third and final session of the auction reached its climax, Xiao Ze stepped forward with a smile.
"The final item for this session: the Barrier Breaking Heaven Pill!"
"This divine pill enhances the user's comprehension of the heavens, increasing their likelihood of breaking through to the Heaven Sovereign realm!"
"Starting bid: 10 million Sovereign Spiritual Liquid!"
A Frenzied Bidding War
The moment Xiao Ze revealed the pill, the entire hall went silent.
The Barrier Breaking Heaven Pill, shimmering with radiant colors, seemed to merge with the very essence of the heavens. Its aura was so extraordinary that even the superpowers' leaders felt their hearts race.
For many top tier leaders, this was a once in a lifetime opportunity. A successful bid could mean elevating their faction into the ranks of superpowers.
However, as they glanced toward the floating platforms above them where the true powerhouses sat their enthusiasm dimmed.
The wealth disparity between top tier factions and superpowers was simply insurmountable.
The Bidding Begins
After a moment of hesitation, a leader of one of the top tier factions clenched his fists and made the first bid.
"50 million Sovereign Spiritual Liquid!"
He had gone all in, offering everything his faction could muster.
Just as other leaders prepared to follow suit, a casual voice rang out from one of the floating platforms above:
"1 billion."
Gasp!
The bid had increased twentyfold in an instant.
The top tier faction leaders fell silent, their hopes dashed. They turned their gazes upward to the platform where the bid had originated.
Superpowers Enter the Fray
The bid had come from the Floating Platform of the Ancient Pagoda Clan.
The other superpowers present immediately took notice.
"15 billion," another calm voice called out from a different platform.
It was from Sword Domain, another of the most powerful factions in the world.
The leaders of the lesser factions couldn't even fathom these sums.
The Ancient Pagoda Clan's Response
"20 billion," came the unperturbed voice of Futu Tian, the Ancient Pagoda Clan's leader.
"Do not hold back on my account," he said lightly. "An auction is a contest of wealth no need to consider my status."
His words were a challenge to all other superpowers present, emphasizing the Ancient Pagoda Clan's vast resources.
Even among the superpowers, the Ancient Pagoda Clan's wealth was unmatched, having accumulated treasures over tens of thousands of years.
Still, the leaders of Sword Domain weren't deterred. On their platform, the First Domain Lord sighed as he addressed the white dressed young woman beside him.
"It seems unlikely we'll win this one. The Ancient Pagoda Clan's leader is likely bidding for his daughter's benefit. Competing further would be fruitless."
The girl nodded and replied calmly, "It's fine. Perhaps we can approach the Source Realm Master later and request another."
The Final Bid
With no further challenges, the auction concluded.
Clang!
"The Barrier Breaking Heaven Pill is sold for 20 billion Sovereign Spiritual Liquid!" Xiao Ze announced, striking a bell to signal the end of the bidding.
Aftermath
The hall was silent as the staggering sum was finalized.
For those present, it was a stark reminder of the vast divide between top tier factions and superpowers. Even among the latter, only a few could rival the Ancient Pagoda Clan's immense resources.
Outside the hall, the spectators watching through spiritual projections were equally shocked.
"A single pill… worth 20 billion Sovereign Spiritual Liquid?" someone muttered in disbelief.
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