Chapter 108: The Auction Begins
"Don't worry, both of you. You can use the upcoming divine trials to enhance your strength. This way, you will be able to break through the limits more quickly in the future and achieve godhood," Jiang Li reassured, encouraging them to stay calm.
His voice was steady and powerful, carrying a reassuring strength.
He knew that the divine realm was not in a peaceful state at the moment. With the actions of the Liu God, the divine realm had suffered extensive damage.
Moreover, he knew that the other God Kings in the divine realm were dissatisfied with Tang San.
Now, with the Destruction God King and the Life God King offering the divine positions at this critical moment, it could also be seen as a measure to make up for the issues arising in the divine realm.
Jiang Li was not worried about any tricks being played by the Destruction and Life God Kings.
As long as Lei Yao and Ling Yun were inside the Star Auction House, he would be able to sense any abnormalities from them immediately and take action if necessary.
Considering the lessons learned from the previous conflict with the divine realm, Jiang Li believed that the Destruction and Life God Kings should now be aware of the Star Auction House's strength.
After hearing Jiang Li's words, Lei Yao and Ling Yun finally relaxed.
Since the divine trials didn't pose any potential risks and could also be a chance to increase their strength, there was no reason to turn them down.
The two exchanged smiles and made up their minds—this divine trial would be their opportunity for a major breakthrough in cultivation.
Jiang Li's gaze was sharp as he carefully examined Lei Yao and Ling Yun.
He activated his Invincible Domain and thoroughly scanned them, confirming that neither had been left with any hidden dangers or tricks by the two God Kings. Only then did he feel reassured.
Without dwelling too much on the matter, Jiang Li simply gave a few words of advice before returning to his room to continue his closed-door cultivation, pushing toward an even higher soul power level.
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Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, a month had gone by.
The news of the upcoming auction at the Star Auction House spread throughout the Douluo Continent.
Various factions were eagerly preparing to participate, each hoping to find treasures that could enhance their power.
On this day, as the sky began to brighten, the powerful figures from all parts of the Douluo Continent had already gathered outside the Star Auction House.
Some came alone, while others arrived in groups. Each one radiated a strong aura.
"Look, it's the people from Shrek Academy!" someone in the crowd suddenly whispered in surprise.
Everyone turned their attention to the distance, where a group led by Yan Shaozhe was approaching slowly.
Several elders from the Sea God Pavilion were among them, their demeanor calm yet carrying an imposing air of authority.
As they passed, the crowd parted like the sea before them, creating a wide path without anyone needing to make way.
"Humph, Shrek is still so impressive," muttered a burly elder with bronze-colored skin from the other side of the crowd, his tone full of disdain.
Behind him, a dozen soul masters followed, each emitting a thick, overwhelming aura, their vital energies so strong that it felt as though they could shatter the heavens.
"It's the leader of the Body Sect: Poison Immortal!" someone with sharp eyes recognized the powerful figure, causing a stir in the crowd.
Everyone looked at him with a mixture of awe and caution. After all, Poison Immortal was a famous figure on the Douluo Continent. His strength and ruthless methods made many people fear him.
Farther away, a group of mysterious individuals in black robes and blood-red masks stood silently.
A faint black mist surrounded them, like ghosts from the depths of the underworld, exuding a mysterious and dangerous aura.
These were the notorious members of the Sacred Spirit Sect, led by Zhong Liwu.
"The Sacred Spirit Sect is here..." someone muttered under their breath, instinctively backing away from these dangerous individuals.
On the Douluo Continent, the crimes of the Sacred Spirit Sect were well known, and getting involved with them rarely ended well.
As various factions sized each other up and a tense atmosphere filled the air, the doors of the Star Auction House slowly opened.
"Welcome esteemed guests to the Star Auction House," a clear voice called out from within. "Soul masters participating in the auction, please enter in order."
Everyone looked toward the voice and saw that it wasn't one of the usual soul masters from the Star Auction House but a stranger dressed in a purple-golden robe.
His face was strong and resolute, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light. Every gesture he made emanated a regal presence that didn't need anger to command respect, as if he were born to be a king, causing those around him to instinctively feel awe.
"Who is this person? I've never seen him before," Yan Shaozhe quietly asked Xian Lin'er, his eyes filled with confusion.
Xian Lin'er shook her head gently, also unsure, though her eyes reflected her puzzlement. "I've never seen him either. However, his aura contains a powerful destructive presence. I've only felt such a force from Elder Mu."
"Most likely, this man is another Extreme Douluo-level powerhouse from the Star Auction House," she concluded.
"The Star Auction House truly has a hidden depth, with such powerful individuals," she added.
Upon hearing Xian Lin'er's words, the members of Shrek Academy exchanged shocked looks.
Considering the auction items and astonishing actions taken by the Star Auction House before, it seemed in line with their expectations.
After all, the Star Auction House had already shown its unfathomable depth to the world. Now, the appearance of another Extreme Douluo-level powerhouse, while unexpected, didn't seem entirely unreasonable.
"Now that the teacher and Elder Xuan are in closed-door cultivation, can we really safely leave the Star Auction House this time?" Yan Shaozhe sighed softly, his voice full of worry.
Elder Mu was fully assisting Elder Xuan in breaking through to the Extreme Douluo realm, and they couldn't exit their seclusion for some time.
Faced with the temptation of the treasures the Star Auction House was about to offer, they couldn't abandon this auction. So, they sent most of Shrek Academy's strong souls to participate.
If they found the right treasures, they would do whatever it took to secure them to enhance the academy's strength.
But even if they succeeded in obtaining top-tier treasures, could they safely bring them back to Shrek Academy?
Yan Shaozhe had doubts in his heart.
"Don't worry, us old fellows can still hold up," Elder Song, standing nearby, said gravely, his powerful aura soaring, as if to pierce the sky.
Other powerful members of Shrek Academy also expressed their willingness to risk their lives to protect the academy's interests if necessary.
Upon hearing Elder Song's words, Yan Shaozhe didn't say anything further, but silently prayed in his heart that the teacher and Elder Xuan could end their seclusion soon.
He had a bad feeling.
He felt that some earth-shaking events were about to unfold during this auction.
Soon, various factions entered the Star Auction House and took their seats, quietly waiting for the much-anticipated auction to begin.
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