After speaking, Vina placed the crystal on the table and stepped aside, making a gesture inviting others forward.
The people did not immediately approach the stage. First, they absorbed the information Vina had just shared. A bidder in the black VIP section, after a moment of contemplation, asked Vina, "Your Highness, since this Golden Key is provided by the Celestial Court, would it be possible for the Celestial Court to provide a Golden Key with long-term validity?"
At these words, the other attendees also turned their attention to Vina, eyes full of expectation. This question expressed what many were thinking. They did not doubt the effectiveness of the Golden Key, given Vina's status.
It was just that the first type of Golden Key had too many limitations—not only a validity period but also a "bound to one master" restriction, meaning only one person could use it.
Compared to this highly restricted first type, they were more interested in the second type, though they also wished the duration could be extended.
They hoped to use this crystal to study a method to connect to that independent space. With triple cultivation efficiency, mastering such a method could secure the prosperity of their family.
A good idea, but Vina only shook her head. "I'm sorry, I cannot answer that. Our auction house is only responsible for the auction of the items.
However, I can tell everyone that after the last item is auctioned, a person in charge from the Celestial Court will appear. At that time, distinguished guests may ask him any questions."
"Now, let us continue the bidding. Is there any guest who wishes to test the effects of the Golden Key?"
After Vina finished speaking and waited for two or three breaths, a young man in the first row of the black VIP section stood up, approached the podium, bowed slightly to Vina, and then respectfully asked, "May I ask, Your Highness, how is this Golden Key used?"
Vina gestured for the young man to approach and said, "It's very simple. You just hold the Golden Key device and you will understand."
The young man followed her instructions. One hand gripped the crystal orb. When his palm touched the orb, he felt a gentle energy swirling within it.
Using his soul power, he drew the energy into his body, allowing it to circulate as if he were cultivating normally.
After half a quarter-hour, the young man reluctantly returned the crystal to its place. His mind was in shock. Having personally experienced cultivation efficiency far beyond the ordinary, he immediately made a decision: he would do everything to bid for this Golden Key.
He returned to his seat, keeping his feelings to himself to avoid creating more competition.
After him, others also came up to test the key. One even broke through one level of soul power on the spot, earning the recognition of everyone present regarding the Golden Key's extraordinary nature.
Even in the second-floor VIP rooms, people came forward to experiment.
Huo Yuhao noticed Zhang Lexuan. In his perception, Zhang Lexuan's aura was much stronger than the last time they met—she had clearly broken through to become a Sealed Title Douluo.
As another bidder stepped down, Vina saw that no one else came forward and said, "I believe everyone has understood the effects of the Golden Key. We will now begin the auction. Five Golden Keys will be auctioned separately. Rest assured, there is no difference between the five Golden Keys."
"The first item begins at 500,000, and each increment must be no less than 10,000."
With Vina's words, a bidder in the black VIP section immediately raised a paddle.
"600,000."
"800,000."
"I bid 850,000."
The bidding enthusiasm for the Golden Key was nearly as high as for Spirit Bones. Some were captivated by the cultivation speed it provided, others wished to study its secrets, and some coveted the independent small space.
Of course, they were destined to be disappointed. The Golden Key was at most a path, a path to the Bright Realm, but at the end of the path was a door—and a door that required a password.
The Golden Key came with its own password, but Huo Yuhao could change it at any time.
The price of the first Golden Key quickly soared to 2,000,000. This was already excessively high, as the Golden Key had only a one-year validity. Yet the attendees continued to bid enthusiastically.
The final price reached 3,200,000, won by the VIP Room No. 4.
The subsequent Golden Keys saw prices that rose even further, especially the last one, which reached an astronomical 15,000,000—truly insane.
The five Golden Keys went to: one in VIP Room No. 2 (Zhang Lexuan), one in No. 3, one in No. 5, and two in No. 4 (Jiubao Liuli Sect).
Huo Yuhao knew No. 4 was Jiubao Liuli Sect because, like with Zhang Lexuan, Ning Zhiyuan's wife appeared when testing the sample.
People from VIP Rooms No. 3 and No. 5 had also appeared, though Huo Yuhao did not recognize them.
At this time, staff carried a box to the stage. Once it appeared, the air temperature around the central podium dropped, even while the box remained closed, showing that what was inside was extraordinary.
The two staff carrying the box were of high cultivation, both at the Soul Emperor level, further raising anticipation for the box's contents.
Vina gently touched the box with one hand, and a rare glint of obsession appeared in her eyes. She quickly composed herself and began to introduce:
"The seventh item is an exceptional Spirit Bone provided by the Celestial Court, with a lifespan of 100,000 years, taken from the top-tier Spirit Beast, Titan Snow Demon Ape, in the extreme north."
"This Spirit Bone has not been fused with anyone yet, so the auction house cannot guarantee what soul skills it will grant. But everyone has likely heard of the Titan Snow Demon Ape.
It is certain that this Spirit Bone is extremely suitable for ice attribute and strength-based soul masters."
Vina's tone was excited. Her second Martial Soul was the ice-attribute Snow Lotus, so she was very interested in this Spirit Bone.
She had even tried to buy it directly from the Celestial Court, but they refused. Even so, she did not give up; her people in the auction hall would do their best to acquire it.
In VIP Room No. 4, Yuan Enstai suddenly stood, fire in his eyes. Though he had no ice attribute, a strength-enhancing Spirit Bone suited him perfectly. Moreover, the Titan Snow Demon Ape shared the Titan bloodline with his Martial Soul, which could bring extra benefits.
Ning Zhiyuan's eyes glinted. If this 100,000-year Spirit Bone could bring Yuan Enstai into Jiubao Liuli Sect, it would not be a loss.
However, he did not reveal his plan yet. Until Yuan Enstai formally joined the Jiubao Liuli Sect, he could not give away such a precious treasure.
"You really are generous, giving away a 100,000-year body bone just like that."
In VIP Room No. 1, Poison Deathless looked at Huo Yuhao with the gaze of a squanderer.
This time, Huo Yuhao had indeed bled greatly. To make this auction a success, he had brought a top-tier 100,000-year Spirit Bone and released news of a 100,000-year Soul Ring for auction, misleading people to associate it with a living 100,000-year Spirit Beast—an intentional ruse.
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