As the Elixir of Lucid Mind slowly disappeared beneath the stage, the atmosphere in the hall gradually returned to normal.
The brief state of mental clarity that the elixir had provided dissipated, but the excitement among the cultivators remained intense.
Everyone knew that this centennial auction was only beginning to reveal its true treasures.
Hundreds of gazes once again turned toward the center of the stage.
Shan Mu waited a few moments, allowing the anticipation to rise again. He was an experienced auctioneer and knew that silence was often just as powerful as any speech.
Only when the hall was completely attentive did he open a small smile.
"Let us continue."
As soon as his voice echoed, the runes on the floor of the stage began to shine again.
Luminous lines appeared across the jade, forming concentric circles that rotated slowly. The spiritual energy in the hall rippled softly.
Then something began to rise.
