Chapter 80: The Unannounced Grand Finale Auction Item
"Yu Hao, you are right."
Wang Dong furrowed his brow tightly, forming a deep "川" shape, his face filled with seriousness.
"This incredible method that directly enhances the age of soul rings, I dare say, even my great uncle and second uncle, who are both well-experienced and knowledgeable, have probably never heard of anything like it."
Huo Yuhao, already having a sharp and thoughtful mind, instantly caught on to the mention of "great uncle, second uncle" in Wang Dong's words, which struck him like a bright flash of lightning, sparking a strong curiosity within him.
"Your great uncle, second uncle?"
Huo Yuhao focused intently on Wang Dong's eyes, trying to catch a glimpse of any clue about his identity from his deep gaze.
Wang Dong seemed to realize that he had unintentionally let something slip, and a trace of subtle panic flashed across his face.
He cleared his throat awkwardly, his deliberate action appearing a bit stiff and out of place.
Then, he hurriedly shifted the topic, attempting to divert Huo Yuhao's attention away from the sensitive matter.
"I meant, after the academy's break, I plan to return… return to my family. Maybe some of the elders in my family, who are well-traveled, may know some hidden information about the Star Auction Pavilion."
Wang Dong's gaze wavered slightly, not daring to meet Huo Yuhao's eyes. As he spoke, he even lowered his head slightly, as though avoiding something.
Huo Yuhao studied Wang Dong for a moment, his gaze deep and piercing.
In the end, he didn't press further.
He vaguely sensed that this roommate, whom he spent so much time with, was no ordinary person, and there might be a huge secret hidden behind his identity.
"50 million!"
"55 million!"
The bidding voices rose and fell like the crashing waves of the sea, each wave higher than the last, continuously intensifying the atmosphere of the auction hall.
The entire auction hall was completely ignited, reaching a fervent climax.
Zhong Liwu from the Holy Spirit Church sat in his seat, his black robe appearing even more ominous under the light.
At this moment, he spoke coldly, "58 million!"
For the Holy Spirit Church, a 100,000-year soul ring was not an unreachable, impossible-to-get artifact.
With their accumulated years of connections, resources, and unscrupulous methods, they were fully capable of acquiring a few 100,000-year soul rings.
But this seemingly ordinary Soul Ring Age Enhancement Card had a miraculous effect— it could enhance the age of the soul rings that a Soul Master had already absorbed!
For someone like him, who had reached the Title Douluo level, the nine positions for soul rings were already filled.
Therefore, to create a new 100,000-year soul ring out of nowhere was nearly impossible under normal circumstances.
However, the appearance of this Soul Ring Age Enhancement Card was like a beacon of hope in the dark.
It should be known that a 100,000-year soul ring not only birthed two soul skills, but the power of these two skills was so formidable that they could shock and awe the world.
The magic of this Soul Ring Age Enhancement Card was that it could further enhance several soul rings, ultimately increasing their total age to 100,000 years.
This meant that if used wisely, a Title Douluo could potentially possess two 100,000-year soul rings.
If incredibly lucky and with favorable circumstances, it might even be possible to upgrade three soul rings to the 100,000-year level!
What did this mean?
It meant that the strength of a Title Douluo would undergo a qualitative leap and breakthrough.
From an ordinary powerful individual, they would immediately ascend into the ranks of top-tier experts, becoming a highly regarded figure in the world of Soul Masters.
The sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stood aside, wearing a luxurious robe and a crown symbolizing his status.
At this moment, he snorted, his voice not loud, but filled with undeniable momentum, "65 million."
The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had a strong desire and determination to compete for this Soul Ring Age Enhancement Card.
In the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, having a Title Douluo was already an incredibly rare achievement.
However, none of their Title Douluo had a 100,000-year soul ring.
If they could successfully acquire this Soul Ring Age Enhancement Card, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance the power of the Title Douluo within their sect.
For safeguarding the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's security, and upholding its dignity and position, this acquisition held immeasurable significance.
"80 million!"
Du Busi from the Body Sect suddenly stood up, slamming his hand on the table, the loud sound reverberating across the auction hall like a thunderclap.
"Today, I'm going all out!"
Elder Xuan from Shrek Academy, his face extremely serious, slowly raised his bidding paddle, his voice somewhat hoarse as he said, "90 million..."
Xu Tianran from the Sun-Moon Empire sat firmly in his seat, his posture as straight as a pine tree, exuding the natural aura of an emperor.
He turned to ask the person beside him, Jing Hongchen, in a low voice, "How much can the Mingde Hall put forward this time?"
Jing Hongchen pondered for a moment before shaking his head, his wrinkles deepened, showing a sense of helplessness and fatigue.
"Your Highness, we still need to reserve enough funds to bid for the final grand finale item..."
His voice carried a note of concern and helplessness.
After all, they knew that the last grand finale auction item was usually the most precious and valuable one.
Giving up on bidding for this Soul Ring Age Enhancement Card was a necessary sacrifice, made in order to pursue a greater goal and larger benefits.
This auction at the Star Auction Pavilion was indeed strange.
For some reason, the final grand finale auction item had not been announced, and no one knew what it was.
However, based on the previous grand finale items, one was a Ninth-Grade Soul Tool, representing the pinnacle of soul tools, and the other was the Extreme Fire Martial Soul, capable of altering the entire structure of the Soul Master world.
If the pattern held, the final grand finale auction item's value would undoubtedly far exceed that of the Soul Ring Age Enhancement Card.
Although Mingde Hall had participated in the bidding for the Soul Ring Age Enhancement Card, they weren't particularly concerned about the outcome.
They had already made up their minds to keep all their funds and devote themselves fully to competing for the grand finale item.
Mingde Hall followed the unique path of cultivating using soul tools.
Even without a 100,000-year soul ring, they could still unleash formidable power comparable to a 100,000-year soul skill with the help of advanced soul tools.
"Is that so..."
Xu Tianran nodded slightly upon hearing this, not saying much more.
He lightly gripped the edge of the table, deep in thought.
His gaze was deep and distant, as though he were contemplating a grand strategic layout or weighing the various pros and cons.
(END CHAPTER)
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