Chapter 52: Sky-High Price
Ling Yun pushed a metal platform, tightly covered with black cloth, stepping steadily but with a hint of mystery, slowly walking onto the auction stage.
The moment the black cloth was lifted, it was as if a blinding bolt of lightning flashed before everyone's eyes.
On the metal platform stood an ancient yet technologically advanced cannon, with deep and captivating blue patterns on its surface.
As the Thunder Apocalypse Cannon appeared, a powerful and oppressive aura spread from it, quickly rippling through the entire auction hall.
Especially from the muzzle, a pitch-black lightning flickered, as if containing the power to devour everything, instilling a sense of awe in everyone.
They could now deeply feel the immense strength and terror of this cannon.
"Is this the Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Device? Such a powerful aura."
Among the crowd, a young soul master couldn't help but whisper in awe, his eyes wide open, filled with shock and reverence.
"This is my first time seeing a Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Device in real life. Just the aura emitted by this device makes it hard to imagine what kind of destructive power it could unleash if it really fires."
An elder nearby also trembled slightly as he spoke, his eyes filled with fear, as if he had already seen the scene of devastation.
People started whispering to each other, sharing their thoughts.
None of them were not deeply shocked by the terrifying aura of this Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Device: the Thunder Apocalypse Cannon.
"This Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Device has an extremely strong momentum. It might be one of the top devices among Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Devices."
Jing Hongchen from Mingde Hall, usually calm and well-versed, also felt his pupils shrink the moment he saw the Thunder Apocalypse Cannon.
A wave of uncontrollable shock surged in his heart.
As a top research institution for Soul Guidance Devices, Mingde Hall also possessed several powerful Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Devices.
However, none of them emitted such an overwhelming and suffocating aura as this Thunder Apocalypse Cannon.
"This is the grand finale of our auction: Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Device—Thunder Apocalypse Cannon."
Jiang Li's voice rang out like a gong in the auction hall, every word like a heavy hammer striking everyone's hearts, bringing all attention to him.
"This is the latest Soul Guidance Device developed by Star Auction House. Its power is enough to change the course of a war."
Jiang Li introduced it with a calm yet confident tone.
With a wave of his hand, a vivid holographic projection slowly appeared above the auction stage.
The projection seemed to open a door to another world, taking everyone into a scene filled with destruction and shock.
In the image, a towering mountain once stood majestically, but under the bombardment of the Thunder Apocalypse Cannon, it was instantly reduced to dust.
Thousands of purple lightning bolts, like angry dragons, descended from the sky, carrying endless fury and destructive power, like divine punishment pouring onto the earth.
Within a radius of ten miles, everything—whether it was dense forests or buildings—was obliterated by the terrifying lightning, leaving only ruins and devastation behind.
"The maximum attack range of the Thunder Apocalypse Cannon can reach a diameter of twenty miles, with a core lethal radius of five miles. For Title Douluo below level ninety-five, if they are in the core area, their survival chance is less than one in ten."
Jiang Li's words sent a shockwave through everyone in the room, their faces showing expressions of astonishment and fear.
"Moreover, its greatest feature is that it requires no control. As long as enough soul power is injected, it can be activated. The soul power can be stored, and when the energy reaches a critical point, this Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Device will fully erupt."
These words were like a giant meteor dropped into a calm lake, immediately causing a massive stir in the major factions.
Jing Hongchen from Mingde Hall furrowed his brow, a hint of worry and contemplation in his eyes.
As a powerful soul master from Mingde Hall, he knew exactly how terrifying the destructive power displayed in the image was.
The strategic value of this Thunder Apocalypse Cannon was simply immeasurable.
It could not only change the course of a war in an instant, shifting the balance of victory to one side, but it might even alter the balance of power on the entire Douluo Continent.
It could make once-invincible factions tremble before its might.
"The starting price for the Thunder Apocalypse Cannon is 100 million Gold Soul Coins, with each bid increase no less than 10 million Gold Soul Coins."
The moment Jiang Li finished speaking, the bidding erupted like a volcanic explosion.
"150 million!"
Prince Xu Tianran of the Sun and Moon Empire raised his bidding card first, his eyes flashing with the intent to win.
As the prince of the empire, he knew that in this lawless, constantly warring Douluo Continent, owning such a powerful Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Device would undoubtedly give the Sun and Moon Empire a great advantage in the competition!
It might even protect the empire from threats posed by other factions.
"200 million!"
Du Budi from the Body Sect followed closely, his rough voice like a bell, shaking the eardrums of everyone around.
Although the Body Sect was famous for cultivating the Body Soul, pursuing the ultimate strength of their own soul, even he could not suppress his desire for such a powerful Soul Guidance Device.
Owning this Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Device would not only enhance the Body Sect's strength, giving them an upper hand in their conflicts with other factions, but it would also solidify his position in the world of soul masters.
The bidding continued fiercely, like an intense battle.
The Star Luo Empire, Shrek Academy, the Spirit Hall, and other major factions all joined in the competition.
The price skyrocketed at an astonishing rate, quickly surpassing 1 billion Gold Soul Coins.
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As time passed second by second, the price surged at a terrifying speed.
Meanwhile, Elder Xuan privately sighed, wondering if they could successfully secure this Ninth-Level Soul Guidance Device.
After all, Shrek Academy had nearly exhausted all their resources for this device, offering all their available liquid assets. If they failed, it would be a huge blow.
Mu En, sensing Elder Xuan's change in mood, gently patted his shoulder and softly said, "Let's go all in. This Soul Guidance Device is worth everything."
Mu En's voice carried a note of determination and trust, as if injecting Elder Xuan with a shot of adrenaline, strengthening his resolve.
"1.2 billion!"
With Mu En's support, Elder Xuan immediately raised the bid again without hesitation, his voice solemn.
(END CHAPTER)
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