The thirty minutes of viewing time passed quickly. In fact, every wealthy ice-element Soul Master VIP had already made up their mind in their hearts.
Unlike soul rings, which cannot be passed down, soul bones can be inherited. When the previous user dies, the soul bone can be separated and passed on, making bidding on soul bones extremely cost-effective, even if their price was shockingly high.
"Esteemed guests, the viewing time has ended. We apologize for the extension. We now officially begin the auction. Ice Scorpion's left arm bone, starting price: twelve million gold spirit coins. Each subsequent bid must increase by no less than fifty thousand gold spirit coins."
Xu Jiujiu's melodious voice rang out once more.
Huo Yuhao's eyes flickered slightly. He knew Xu Jiujiu had most likely already discussed arrangements with Xu Jiawei, probably similar to the original story where he would use his own money to secure the item.
The only question now was whether they would still offer soul bones this time around to try and win him over.
Butterfly wings had flapped too many times; even Huo Yuhao sometimes couldn't be sure of certain things.
"This soul bone is a must-win for us." Zhang Lexuan gazed at the dazzling soul bone with an unyielding tone.
Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat. Wait… could it be that this time, with Senior Sister joining the team for the competition, the outcome had really changed so drastically?
In the original story, Wang Yan had retreated after two rounds.
Hearing Zhang Lexuan's words, the others were also shocked.
The starting price was already twelve million gold spirit coins—after successive bids, could it really surpass twenty million?
Soon, under everyone's watchful eyes, the initial twelve million number jumped repeatedly:
Fifteen million.
Sixteen million.
Twenty million.
Twenty-three million.
As the numbers climbed higher and higher, one by one the VIPs chose to back off. This had already exceeded their limit.
In the VIP room of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, the crimson-haired girl whispered to the boy beside her.
"Brother, let's not bid any higher. Otherwise, we won't have enough money for the last item of the auction."
The boy's expression changed slightly, and he hesitated before responding.
"Xiao Hongchen, don't forget the purpose of this trip."
Pan Tianxing, the team leader, sipped tea and said slowly.
"This soul bone isn't meant for me. Forget it." The girl shook her head.
Hearing this, Xiao Hongchen sighed. "Brother, I will personally hunt a top-tier ice-element soul bone in the extreme north for you someday."
"Okay." The girl smiled.
Xu Jiujiu's room also had a view of the soul-guiding screen. When the number reached twenty-three million, her beautiful eyes glanced to the side.
On that side, the staff immediately understood the situation.
Xu Jiujiu let out a breath of relief. This meant no one would likely compete further.
The next moment, the number on the screen suddenly leapt to a terrifying thirty million.
"Whoah."
Everyone in the VIP rooms gasped.
The soul bone was indeed rare and precious, but this price… was truly exorbitant.
"Interesting."
In the Shrek VIP room, Zhang Lexuan and Wang Yan understood immediately that this was an internal bid from the auction house itself.
"Thirty-one million."
Without hesitation, Zhang Lexuan called out the next number.
Hearing this, the female attendant by the soul-guiding screen held her breath, steadied herself, and entered the new bid.
The shock of thirty million had barely settled before thirty-one million followed.
This number shocked everyone outside the Sun Moon Royal Academy VIP room.
Xu Jiujiu, who had been ready to wait for the Ice Scorpion soul bone auction to end, was momentarily stunned.
"Princess, it's the Shrek Academy bidding."
A soul transmission reached Xu Jiujiu.
Hearing this, Xu Jiujiu's expression turned complex. She had known she should have explained it in advance at Shrek Academy's VIP room. But she quickly gestured to her staff to stop bidding.
Clearly, thirty-one million had already exceeded the psychological threshold for most people.
After a minute, the auction officially ended.
Xu Jiujiu's gentle voice sounded, "Thanks to the esteemed guest who successfully acquired this item. The item will be delivered shortly. Next is the final main auction item of the evening."
Huo Yuhao immediately became serious. He didn't think that losing the Snow Emperor would leave a more valuable item than the Ice Scorpion's left arm bone in the Starlight Auction.
In the soul-guiding screen, golden light appeared, and the scene changed again. Xu Jiujiu appeared once more, but this time not in the auction room. She was in an unknown room with soft lighting.
Her red dress had changed to an elegant golden palace outfit, golden light reflecting off her long golden hair. Combined with her snow-white skin, her exquisite face exuded a refined and noble aura.
"Esteemed guests, in Starlight Auction, once an auctioneer dons golden auction attire, it signifies that the final price of the item will surpass one hundred million gold spirit coins."
Qingya looked at Xu Jiujiu with reverence.
"What?"
"How much?"
Everyone from Shrek exclaimed in shock. Even Ning Tian and Wang Dong, two super-rich figures, were stunned.
"Quiet." At the critical moment, Zhang Lexuan calmed everyone. "Let's see what this main item is—its price could exceed one hundred million."
Everyone's attention focused on the screen.
"I've never seen you so nervous before." Ma Xiaotao reached for Huo Yuhao's hand and joked softly.
Huo Yuhao leaned close, whispering, "After all, it's a transaction over a hundred million. Naturally, it makes one nervous."
"That's true." Ma Xiaotao nodded.
"Esteemed guests may wonder why Jiujiu changed her outfit. This final main item could be the highest-priced item in Starlight Auction history. Honestly, even I am nervous. From a certain perspective, this item cannot be measured in money alone."
Xu Jiujiu's voice lost its usual gentle tone and instead carried solemnity and gravity.
Her words immediately stirred every bidder's curiosity.
Xu Jiujiu said, "Without further ado, let's reveal the main auction item. Follow my gaze."
She moved gracefully to the center of the room. There was an object covered with a golden cloth—moderate in size.
Xu Jiujiu lifted the cloth.
Immediately, the main auction item appeared before everyone.
"Whoosh."
Huo Yuhao, sitting on the sofa, pupils constricted sharply in disbelief.
Impossible.
Beside Xu Jiujiu stood a finely crafted soul-guiding device—it was the Fengshen Platform he had destroyed in the extreme north.
But now it was clearly repaired, and inside was a human-head-sized azure-colored orb.
What was this orb? Huo Yuhao wondered.
Xu Jiujiu's voice explained precisely:
"I'm sure everyone is curious about this device. In fact, the focus is not the device, but the azure orb inside."
All the VIPs instinctively looked, trying to examine it carefully.
Xu Jiujiu motioned with her right hand, and the screen zoomed in on the Fengshen Platform.
Everyone could clearly see the azure orb inside, shifting slightly to dark blue at times, with a faint glow spreading outward. Zooming further revealed unusual irregular patterns on the surface.
In the Sun Moon Royal Academy VIP room, Xiao Hongchen's breath quickened.
The item he had dreamed of had finally appeared.
"Fengshen Platform soul device? Why does the Xingluo Empire have it?" Team leader Ma Mingzhu exclaimed.
"Grandfather, is the Fengshen Platform special?" Ma Rulong asked.
Other team members were also curious.
Ma Rulong said coldly, "This soul device was created less than twenty years ago. Even in our Sun Moon Empire, there are only four. Its true function is special, so I cannot explain fully. But clearly, a traitor appeared in our empire; otherwise, Xingluo could not have obtained this device."
"If it were just a leaked old soul tech, that wouldn't matter. But the Fengshen Platform's tech is the latest; if decrypted, some hidden effects could be revealed, giving enemies obscure secrets."
Hearing this, everyone's expression changed. Traitor… these two words were serious, especially involving such crucial soul device technology.
Inside the Sun Moon Royal Academy, other VIPs wore puzzled expressions.
Seeing the atmosphere set, Xu Jiujiu smiled and said, "You may be curious what this is. Initially, we weren't sure either. But after research, we discovered something astonishing."
"In Douluo Continent, soul beasts are incredibly diverse, each with unique abilities and habits. Once a soul beast exceeds 100,000 years, it faces two choices: continue growing into a ferocious beast, or transform into human form. Inside this orb is an embryo of the latter."
…
The crowd fell silent. Shock colored everyone's eyes.
Wang Yan couldn't help standing, body trembling.
Most of Shrek Academy's main team's knowledge wasn't extensive, but sufficient.
A 100,000-year soul beast embryo meant instant access to 100,000-year soul rings and bones—no need for dangerous hunting. This embryo was a supreme treasure.
For Huo Yuhao, who had destroyed the Fengshen Platform and secretly helped the Snow Emperor escape, he froze in astonishment.
He had let the Snow Emperor go… and now some unlucky soul was captured? Who was so unlucky?
"This is…"
Suddenly, Ice Emperor's voice rang out in Huo Yuhao's spirit sea.
"What is it, Ice Emperor?" Huo Yuhao asked urgently.
Ice Emperor said in surprise, "I thought the Deep Sea Demon Whale species was extinct. Unexpectedly, after the death of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, a new one appeared."
Huo Yuhao realized: "Inside this orb is a Deep Sea Demon Whale?"
"Correct," Ice Emperor nodded. "Unlike the human-forming ones, when heavily injured, a Deep Sea Demon Whale condenses its soul into a whale orb to recover. In this form, it loses all combat power, but its defense becomes terrifying. The unlucky whale must have been captured at this moment."
"Hmph. Now that this human is auctioning the soul beast, even if someone wants to absorb it, it will be troublesome. Breaking the whale orb's defense will likely require a Super Douluo or stronger."
"And even if you manage, the whale will resist; acquiring its soul rings or bones will cost a tremendous price."
Ice Emperor clearly knew the Fengshen Platform. Snow Emperor escaped; this one was captured. A full chain reaction.
As for the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, why no reaction? Oh, it was still lying around after Ice Emperor's strike.
"Interesting."
Huo Yuhao was intrigued. This item was obviously prepared by the Xingluo royal family for the Sun Moon Empire—not meant to be sold to others. If the whale orb's defense broke, and the Deep Sea Demon Whale rampaged, attacking the Sun Moon Empire, Xu Jiawei would profit immensely.
At the same time, Huo Yuhao wanted to know the whale's true identity.
According to his previous life's understanding of Douluo Continent, during the first Douluo era, only the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and family appeared.
The species did not appear in Douluo II.
Later, in Dragon King Legend, there were two whales: Demon Emperor and Blue Buddha.
The Demon Emperor could not be captured. Could this be Blue Buddha, the Demon Emperor's daughter? Huo Yuhao guessed but wasn't certain if other strong members existed.
If it really was Blue Buddha, the Demon Emperor would surely wreak havoc in Ming City. A protective Extreme Douluo could cause destruction on a cosmic scale.
Gradually, VIPs calmed down, but Xu Jiujiu's words reignited excitement—no, it was a volcanic eruption.
"Esteemed guests, after capturing this 100,000-year soul beast, we conducted research. We discovered with high probability that due to the solidifying effect of the Fengshen Platform, this soul beast can be directly absorbed along with its soul rings and bones."
"Absorbing during the solidification phase may cause mutation. This mutation is beneficial, enhancing the absorber's Martial Soul."
"Meaning?"
No need for Xu Jiujiu to explain. Every attendee's breathing grew heavy, eyes reddened.
It meant the artificial creation of a Twin Martial Soul owner.
"Guests, a reminder: this embryo can only be stably absorbed once one reaches Douluo-level cultivation. 100,000-year soul rings and bones demand extremely high physical quality."
Xu Jiujiu continued, "Worried that your cultivation isn't enough? No problem. Thanks to the Fengshen Platform, even if sealed for a thousand years, the soul beast will remain intact. Once qualified, it can be used anytime."
"Even if you don't absorb it yourself, it can be a family heirloom for gifted descendants, creating a peerless powerhouse."
Her words were incredibly tempting.
Peerless powerhouses generally referred to Super Douluo stage.
VIPs prepared eagerly. Money could be earned, but creating a peerless powerhouse was rare—one could protect a family for over a century.
Xu Jiujiu smiled, "Of course, we are auctioning the transformed soul beast; the Fengshen Platform will cost extra."
She tapped her jade hand. The soul-guiding screen zoomed in.
A golden sealing halo appeared above the Fengshen Platform. A human-head-sized orb contained a moving shadow.
With the shadow, VIPs no longer doubted its authenticity.
Xu Jiujiu glanced at the Sun Moon Royal Academy's VIP room, smiling: "Viewing time: thirty minutes. Auction starts at 100 million gold spirit coins, bids increase by at least one million."
"Also, due to the high price, we allow item-for-money exchange. Full fairness guaranteed. Cash purchases incur a 20% fee. Enjoy, esteemed guests."
The screen now only showed the magnified Fengshen Platform.
"Lexuan, will you bid?" Wang Yan hesitated.
Zhang Lexuan shook her head, "No need. The soul beast embryo isn't worth it. For 100,000-year soul rings, our academy can acquire them later. Soul bones are in stock; no greed needed."
Wang Yan nodded. Other students agreed.
Rare and valuable, but the suitable choice was best. Director Yan didn't even have 100,000-year rings but could defeat equal-level opponents effortlessly.
Bang, bang.
A knock sounded. Qingya went to open the door.
Two figures appeared—a man and a woman.
"Your Majesty, Princess." Qingya and the attendants knelt immediately.
Seeing the visitors, everyone's faces changed and they stood at attention.
The man was Xingluo Empire Emperor Xu Jiawei, well-known from the imperial city. The woman was the auctioneer Xu Jiujiu.
Wait, Princess? Everyone realized Qingya called her princess. Xu Jiujiu's beauty stunned them in person.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Zhang Lexuan and Wang Yan bowed respectfully. Others imitated.
Xu Jiawei smiled. "Rise. I am host; you are guests. Make yourselves comfortable."
Zhang Lexuan composed herself. "May I ask the reason for Your Majesty's visit?"
Xu Jiawei scanned the students, then focused on Huo Yuhao. "You are Huo Yuhao, the one who warned about the Ice Scorpion's limitation?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. That is me." Huo Yuhao stepped forward calmly.
Xu Jiujiu's gaze lingered on Huo Yuhao, having noticed the boy's brilliance during the tournament.
Huo Yuhao's perception was exceptional. He smiled politely and nodded.
Xu Jiujiu smiled back.
Xu Jiawei said, "I came to thank you. We tested, and the soul bone indeed has limits. Without your warning, a major error might have occurred."
"Your Majesty, it's nothing. Our stay in your country has been pleasant. I didn't want your auction house to suffer reputation issues—mutual help." Huo Yuhao smiled.
Xu Jiawei nodded approvingly. "All the same, your help was voluntary. I must sincerely thank you. I've heard your teacher is Ming Feng Douluo. Therefore, I present this Ice Scorpion left arm bone as a gift to Shrek Academy. Please accept it."
Xu Jiujiu stepped forward, took a gift box from her storage ring, and handed it to Zhang Lexuan.
Everyone froze.
Thirty-one million gold spirit coins… given just like that.
"Your Majesty, this?" Zhang Lexuan looked astonished.
Xu Jiawei smiled. "Accept it. The soul bone is limited to Extreme Ice Soul Masters. In a millennium, our Xingluo Empire never had one. Better to give it to someone who can unleash its power."
"As the saying goes, a good sword needs a skilled swordsman. Now, the soul bone is yours. How you use it is up to you."
"I must attend to other matters. The final main item is important. I will oversee from the rear. We shall talk later."
After a brief conversation, Xu Jiawei left with Xu Jiujiu.
After the door closed, everyone huddled together.
Ma Xiaotao shook her head. "Did we just get a top-tier soul bone for free?"
She teased Huo Yuhao—clearly the soul bone suited him best.
"Thirty-one million! I can't even imagine that number." Yao Haoxuan exclaimed.
Jiang Nannan and Zhu Lu nodded in agreement. Both came from poor backgrounds and understood how enormous that sum was.
Zhang Lexuan glanced around and stopped the topic.
Back on the sofa, before the next auction, Xu Sanshi led everyone in a guessing game on the final main item's price.
The boys crowded together, laughing. Wang Yan also joined, surprising Qingya, who thought him serious.
The girls gossiped. Occasionally, Ma Xiaotao joined the boys' bets, joking she'd make Huo Yuhao pay if she lost—family affairs.
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