Chapter 150: The Start of the Bidding
"Do your best to secure it!"
Hearing Yan Shaozhe's suggestion to bid, Grand Elder fell into deep thought.
Considering the importance of these three Soul Core Condensation Pills, he decisively agreed to participate in the competition.
However, they had to proceed with caution during this auction.
The core objective of this trip was to help Mu Lao resolve his predicament, and other matters could be delayed.
This was about the future of the academy and, more importantly, about Mu Lao's health, so they couldn't afford to be careless.
"Understood, Grand Elder."
Yan Shaozhe, upon hearing Grand Elder's agreement, became enthusiastic, rolling up his sleeves, ready to dive into the competition.
At the Holy Spirit Sect's Side
"This item doesn't seem necessary for us in the Holy Spirit Sect."
"Previously, we might have needed to spare no expense to obtain it, but now that we possess the 'Devouring Spirit Technique', this Soul Core Condensation Pill seems optional."
An elder from the Holy Spirit Sect, also a Title Douluo, shared his thoughts.
Currently, the Holy Spirit Sect had a rule: as long as a soul master had made significant contributions to the sect and reached the Soul Sage rank or higher, they had a chance to learn the 'Devouring Spirit Technique'.
The 'Devouring Spirit Technique' could devour any soul-powered substance, allowing those who wanted to break through the Title Douluo realm to easily condense their Soul Core and advance to the Title Douluo rank.
The Holy Spirit Sect had always perfected itself by devouring the power of soul masters and other things, so the Soul Core Condensation Pill was not critical for them.
"Although this Soul Core Condensation Pill is not of much use to us, we cannot let other factions get it easily, especially Shrek Academy."
"If necessary, we can take it."
Zhong Liwu cast an interested glance toward Shrek Academy.
From the actions and glances of Grand Elder and Yan Shaozhe, he deduced that they were determined to obtain these three Soul Core Condensation Pills.
Recalling what Shrek Academy had done to him before, a cold glint flashed in Zhong Liwu's eyes.
He stroked his chin, a cold smile creeping on his lips, "I can't let them get what they want."
"Understood, Sect Leader."
The words had just fallen when a few Title Douluo from the Holy Spirit Sect, following Zhong Liwu's orders, ensured that Shrek Academy would not succeed in obtaining the three Soul Core Condensation Pills.
At the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School
An elder asked Ning Qitian, "Sect Leader, should we participate in the competition for this Soul Core Condensation Pill?"
For the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, the temptation of this item wasn't great.
Soul masters within the sect who possessed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Martial Soul could only reach the Soul Sage rank at best.
The two effects of the Soul Core Condensation Pill held no use for them.
"Although our Soul masters cannot absorb the effects of these Soul Core Condensation Pills, we can use them to attract powerful soul masters to our sect."
"For soul masters stuck at the Soul Douluo level for years, being able to break through to the Title Douluo rank with no difficulty is a temptation that no one can resist."
A wise glint appeared in Ning Qitian's eyes. These three Soul Core Condensation Pills could create three Title Douluo-level experts.
If they could obtain them, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School might gain several new Title Douluo in the future.
Such temptation was not something he could ignore.
He had already started planning how to use these three Soul Core Condensation Pills to attract more talents and expand the influence of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"Truly the Sect Leader, your foresight surpasses ours," one of the nearby elders remarked after hearing Ning Qitian's words.
The Sect Leader's vision, mind, and realm were beyond their reach.
At the Body Sect's Side
The gloomy expression on Poison Immortal's face suddenly brightened with an unprecedented glow.
These three Soul Core Condensation Pills were just as indispensable to the Body Sect. He had prepared ample funds for this auction and was determined to secure at least one item.
In previous auctions, he had repeatedly missed out on items because he wanted to save more gold soul coins for the final items, but ended up not obtaining the last items either.
This time, he had learned his lesson.
Regardless of the value or effect of the following items, he would secure something, so he wouldn't leave empty-handed.
At the Soul Beast's Side
On the third floor of the Starry Auction Pavilion, Di Tian sat surrounded by many soul beast powerhouses.
When Di Tian heard that the third item was a pill, he felt some expectation, hoping that the pill might benefit the soul beasts.
But upon hearing the specific effects of the pill, a hint of disappointment flashed in Di Tian's eyes.
"Di Tian, is it possible that there is no auction item of use to us soul beasts in this auction?"
Bi Ji sighed helplessly. This auction had been going on for quite some time, and the first three items were of little use to them.
They could only hope that the last two items would benefit the soul beasts.
"It's unavoidable," Di Tian said. "Most of the factions participating in the auction are top human soul master powers, and the Starry Auction Pavilion will prioritize items beneficial to human soul masters to make a profit."
Di Tian understood that this situation couldn't be changed. Everything was decided by the Starry Auction Pavilion.
Fortunately, the Starry Auction Pavilion did not discriminate against the soul beast race. As long as there was hope, they would seize it.
"It's a pity that the Starry Treasure Pavilion only opened for one day before. If it were open every day, the soul beast race would have grown rapidly."
Bi Ji sighed. The soul beast race was in desperate need of items from the Starry Auction Pavilion's treasure vault to enhance their strength, hoping to witness another scene of growth.
But she wasn't sure how long it would take before the next opening of the Starry Auction Pavilion's vault.
"Let's wait and see. After all, thanks to the last opening of the treasure vault, our soul beast race's strength increased by 20%."
"We must try to accumulate more gold soul coins during this time, and when the Starry Auction Pavilion opens its vault again, we must not slack off. We'll grab every item beneficial to the soul beasts."
A glint of ambition flashed in Di Tian's eyes, as though he could already see the soul beast race's strength rapidly improving in the future.
Other soul beasts nodded in agreement after hearing Di Tian's words.
The crowd no longer dwelled on this and began waiting for the next two auction items to appear.
"I believe everyone now has a rough understanding of the effect of these three Soul Core Condensation Pills, so I won't keep you in suspense. These three Soul Core Condensation Pills will be auctioned as a set. The starting bid is 50 million gold soul coins, with each bid incrementing no less than 5 million gold soul coins."
Ling Yun saw that the atmosphere in the hall had reached its peak and raised her auction hammer, declaring the auction officially started.
On the auction stage before her, the three Soul Core Condensation Pills were displayed. They emitted a mysterious glow, as if they contained boundless power.
As the auction began, many factions immediately raised their paddles to bid.
"50 million gold soul coins!"
Yan Shaozhe from Shrek Academy was the first to call out, "50 million gold soul coins," initiating the auction.
His voice rang clearly and powerfully through the auction hall.
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