Chapter 344: The Yin-Yang Twin Swords
As the blinding light faded, two brilliant long swords—each radiating a completely different aura—slowly floated above the center of the auction stage.
One of them, a golden longsword, hovered gracefully, its blade gleaming with the brilliance of the burning sun. Waves of searing radiance rippled across its surface, as if the blazing might of the heavens had been sealed within.
Every inch of its edge pulsed with a force of pure, masculine power—unyielding and absolute. Even from across the hall, people could feel the heat exuding from it, the kind of heat capable of driving away all shadows and winter chills.
Below it lay the other blade—a dark longsword emanating a languid, icy aura. Moonlight shimmered softly along its surface, as if eternal night itself had been forged into steel.
Fine starlike patterns etched across the blade glowed faintly, and a chill capable of freezing the very soul clung to the air around it.
Gold and black—the two blades hung quietly side by side. The sunlight and moonlight intertwined without conflict, embodying the perfect harmony of opposites.
Their elegance and divine power left the hall utterly silent.
Even the top-tier Titled Douluo, veterans of countless landscapes of treasure and battle alike, could not restrain their gasps.
No one on Douluo Continent had ever seen such godly weapons.
Ling Yun observed their reaction with calm delight. Raising her hand, she signaled the audience to quiet down. Her clear voice echoed across the hall through the amplification array.
"Honored guests," she began, "I believe everyone has already felt the extraordinary power radiating from these two swords."
"They are the second-to-last item of today's auction—the Yin-Yang Twin Swords."
Her words set off a low murmur among the crowd, everyone whispering curiously about the name.
Ling Yun continued with practiced composure. "These two swords are not separate weapons but one complete set of divine armaments."
"First, the golden one—this is the Yang Sword. Within it flows the power of pure yang flame. It can purge all evil, countering dark forces with natural supremacy. Against evil spirit masters or soul beasts of an infernal nature, its power is devastating."
"Now, the black blade—the Yin Sword. It channels supreme yin energy, capable of freezing all things. Even Titled Douluo-level beings would feel their souls shudder when struck by its chilling sword aura."
As she finished, Ling Yun extended her hand. A gentle pulse of soul power infused both swords.
The Yang Sword flared to life in an instant, releasing a torrent of golden sword energy that illuminated the entire hall. Its brilliant aura outshone every light crystal in the room.
Simultaneously, the Yin Sword exhaled a faint violet mist, its cold essence spreading outward, forcing several spirit masters below to circulate their soul power defensively.
The opposing forces of heat and frost collided lightly in the air—but instead of clashing, they settled into perfect equilibrium.
Ling Yun's melodious voice rang out again. "What makes these blades truly unique is their ability to merge."
"When the Yin Sword and Yang Sword become one—when yin and yang unite in harmony—they can unleash what legends call divine power."
"This energy surpasses all mortal constructs, shattering the limits of their separate strength. That combined force is the true core of the Yin-Yang Twin Swords."
The entire hall erupted.
Divine power!
The phrase sent chills down every spine.
Divine power was a force whispered about only in myths. Only those who ascended to godhood could transform soul power into such divine essence—and here, two swords could invoke it merely by uniting?
Representatives across the room blanched, their gazes turning feverish and hungry.
And then Ling Yun delivered another blow that raised the excitement to its peak.
"Perhaps you've not yet realized," she said lightly, "each of these swords alone has already reached half-divine grade."
"But together, they transcend that barrier—forming a true divine weapon! A pair of complementary god-tier swords—the first of their kind on Douluo Continent!"
"This isn't merely a powerful weapon set—it's a revolution in weapon design, destined to reshape the way the world understands craftsmanship and power!"
"Divine weapons?! Actual divine weapons!"
"Half-divine blades merging into a single divine artifact—how can such creation even exist?"
"The Starry Sky Auction Pavilion surpasses imagination. First the Seven Killing Sword martial soul, now this god-tier set of blades!"
The audience exploded into chaos—gasps, whispers, and exclamations overlapping in disbelief. Even top forces lost their composure.
From the VIP seating area, Jing Hongchen of the Mingde Hall fixed his burning gaze on the twin swords, his hands trembling slightly as inspiration struck.
As Douluo Continent's most renowned ninth-tier soul engineer, he immediately discerned the ingenuity behind their design.
"Two blades of opposing nature combining to produce infinite strength…" he murmured. "If such a principle could be applied to soul tools—machines that could merge their energy structures at will—we could redefine the very essence of soul engineering!"
The thought sent his mind racing. Turning sharply to Emperor Xu Tiannan beside him, his voice rang with determined urgency.
"Your Majesty, we must acquire the Yin-Yang Twin Swords at all costs! Whatever price it takes, we cannot let them fall into another's hands!"
"With these swords to study, Mingde Hall may finally achieve the next great leap in technological evolution!"
Xu Tiannan, still stunned by the blades' divine aura, recalled the sheer might of incomplete divine artifacts he had witnessed before.
He did not hesitate.
"I understand, Jing Hongchen. We'll win them. Even if we deplete every last coin we brought—we will not let this treasure slip away!"
"We missed the Seven Killing Sword. We cannot afford another regret."
On the opposite side, Titan and Niu Tian of the Clear Sky Sect whispered quietly to one another.
Titan's eyes glinted with awe as he stared at the blades. "Brother, look at this craftsmanship. The design alone is astounding. Though we're not known for soul tools, our forging techniques are unmatched from ancient times."
"If we bring these back to the sect for study, we might rediscover entirely new forging methods. This could redefine the future of our craft."
Niu Tian nodded gravely. "Agreed. They are divine-grade weapons. Even if we can't yet wield them at full power, simply studying their construction could elevate Clear Sky forging to a level unseen in history."
"When the bidding starts, we can't hold back!"
Meanwhile, Mu En and Xuan Zi of Shrek Academy wore grim expressions.
They still regretted losing the Seven Killing Sword. The sight of these twin blades rekindled their resolve—this time, they would not walk away empty-handed.
Mu En leaned close and whispered, "Xuan Zi, the Golden Tree has already warned us of the abyssal plane's return."
"If these Yin-Yang Swords fall into our hands, they could become Shrek Academy's greatest weapon against that encroaching threat."
(END CHAPTER)
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