Chapter 147: The Second Auction Item: Heavenly Fire Fine Sand
The Soul Beast Clan and the Holy Spirit Cult did not make a move.
For them, this rare Martial Soul Awakening Stone was optional, and it had little connection to their own interests.
The Soul Beast Clan had its own unique cultivation system!
The Holy Spirit Cult, on the other hand, had more secretive plans, and this Awakening Stone could not satisfy their core needs.
The competition for the first auction item did not last long.
It only took ten minutes.
At this point, only Shrek Academy and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were still in contention.
It felt like a silent battle between top-tier forces, with both sides testing each other's limits.
"80 million gold soul coins!"
When Ning Qitian called out this price, Yan Shaozhe from Shrek Academy, standing not far away, helplessly lowered his paddle and stopped bidding.
This price had exceeded the limit that Shrek Academy could afford for this item.
They had no choice but to reserve more resources for seeking treatment for Mu Lao.
Ling Yun noticed the silence in the auction hall in the following minutes and, seeing no one else making a bid, she knew that the auction for this item was nearing its end.
Her voice once again rang out, carrying the tone of a victorious announcement.
"80 million gold soul coins, once!"
"80 million gold soul coins, twice!"
"80 million gold soul coins, three times!"
After confirming that no one would bid further, Ling Yun declared, "The first auction item, the rare Martial Soul Awakening Stone, has been sold for 80 million gold soul coins!"
Ning Qitian let out a sigh of relief upon hearing the final result and took the Martial Soul Awakening Stone handed to him by the auction house.
It felt cold to the touch, and he quickly tucked it away.
As for whether this Awakening Stone really had such miraculous effects, he planned to test it once he returned.
Coincidentally, the day the sect's children would awaken their Martial Souls was fast approaching, and he would use this Awakening Stone to see if more Martial Soul geniuses could emerge.
His heart was filled with expectation, as if he could already see the hope of a new generation rising within the sect.
With the first auction item concluded, the atmosphere in the hall heated up again as everyone looked forward to the next item, wondering if it would bring the same kind of unexpected surprise as the previous auction items.
"The first auction item has concluded, and now let us welcome the second item of today's auction!"
Ling Yun clapped her hands to draw everyone's attention, then lightly waved her right hand.
Immediately, the second auction item appeared on the stage.
On the auction stage was a pile of sand, which, unlike the usual yellow, was a fiery red, resembling burning flames.
As they piled up, flames could be seen burning within them, giving off a mysterious aura.
The flickering red light seemed to contain endless power, making people unable to resist the urge to investigate further.
"What is this? It looks like sand, but why do I feel like it's burning? Am I seeing things?"
"I feel the same way! Since it's the second auction item, this sand must be extraordinary."
"Of course! The previous rare Martial Soul Awakening Stone was so valuable. I wonder what effect this sand has?"
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The soul masters below began discussing the second auction item, eager to learn the specific use of this mysterious sand.
They whispered to each other, their eyes filled with curiosity and confusion, and the atmosphere in the auction hall became more tense and expectant.
Ling Yun, seeing that everyone's curiosity was fully piqued, no longer kept them in suspense and directly introduced the name and function of the second auction item.
"The second auction item is called Heavenly Fire Fine Sand, a special material used in weapon forging."
Her voice was magnetic, and every word seemed to carry an enchanting power that drew everyone's attention.
"The only function of Heavenly Fire Fine Sand is to enhance the level of the forged item. For example, when forging soul tools, adding some Heavenly Fire Fine Sand will result in a higher level soul tool than what would normally be made. The specific increase depends on the amount of Heavenly Fire Fine Sand added."
"It is said that Heavenly Fire Fine Sand comes from beyond the world, formed after the Heavenly Fire in the void burns all things. It possesses miraculous abilities that can shape the world."
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Ling Yun's description made everyone feel as though they were transported into that mysterious and vast void, witnessing the birth of the Heavenly Fire Fine Sand.
All the people present had their pupils slightly constricted.
Although they weren't sure whether the legend was true, just the fact that it could enhance the forging level of soul tools was enough to shock everyone.
Normally, the actual level of a soul tool forged would not differ much from the theoretical level based on the materials used.
There could even be cases where the final product level was lower due to the forging method or the fire's intensity.
But Heavenly Fire Fine Sand could solve these issues perfectly, and even raise the soul tool's level even higher—how could that not excite them?
Especially the soul masters present, their eyes were glowing as they fixed their gaze on the Heavenly Fire Fine Sand on the auction stage, eager to claim it right away and personally verify whether this material truly had such miraculous effects.
Their hearts were ablaze with a fiery desire for powerful forces and the hope of breakthroughs.
"Douluo Continent actually has such a miraculous forging material! If we at Mingde Hall could get it, we might be able to forge higher-level soul tools, and maybe even break through the limit of level nine soul tools!"
Mingde Hall's area, Jing Hongchen's eyes sparkled as he imagined the scene after obtaining the Heavenly Fire Fine Sand.
Mingde Hall, as the top force in soul tool research on Douluo Continent, had always focused on breakthroughs in soul tool technology.
Recently, Mingde Hall had been researching humanoid soul tools, and with the puppet they purchased from the Starry Auction Pavilion, they had made significant progress.
Soul tool technology was advancing!
Their related plans were also nearing completion.
They had previously been stuck in a bottleneck due to level limitations, but when they saw the Heavenly Fire Fine Sand, it was as if they saw a new dawn.
Jing Hongchen could hardly imagine how stunning the effects would be when the Heavenly Fire Fine Sand was applied to their plans.
His mind was filled with blueprints of powerful soul tools, the breakthroughs he had long dreamed of.
"Grandfather, this is a good thing! For us soul masters, it's practically a divine artifact from the heavens!"
Xiao Hongchen's eyes also sparkled as he tightly stared at the fiery material, eager to secure it.
He could see the desire in his grandfather's eyes and guessed that his grandfather would undoubtedly go to any lengths to secure it, and he would be able to witness the miraculous properties of this material himself.
Xiao Hongchen, full of youthful enthusiasm, had an insatiable thirst for powerful forces.
The appearance of Heavenly Fire Fine Sand made him feel as though he was seeing a bright future where he would become a top-tier soul master.
"Everyone may find it hard to imagine the wonders of Heavenly Fire Fine Sand just by thinking about it."
"Now, I will show everyone a successful forging case using Heavenly Fire Fine Sand."
Ling Yun noticed some puzzled expressions below, especially from soul masters who weren't familiar with soul tools.
She waved her right hand lightly, and a huge light screen appeared in front of everyone.
The screen displayed a soul master using Heavenly Fire Fine Sand to forge a soul tool.
The light screen emitted a soft glow, attracting all eyes in the room.
(END CHAPTER)
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