The Auction Begins
Starlight Auction.
Led by a beautiful attendant, Yuhao and Jin Peng arrived at a large box.
The space inside was enormous; it could accommodate hundreds of people without any problem, and the decorations were exceptionally exquisite and luxurious. Crystal lamps shimmered with soft golden light, and the entire room was lined with intricate soul tool arrays to ensure both privacy and security.
At the same time, there was a huge light-screen soul guide inside, and the treasures for auction would later be displayed here in full detail.
After sitting down, Yuhao suddenly turned to Jin Peng and said:
"Mr. Jin, where is my teacher?"
"Don't worry, the Sect Leader is already here."
Jin Peng understood what Yuhao was asking and nodded slightly, signaling him to be reassured.
It was because of Yuhao's plan.
Just thinking of Yuhao's plan made Jin Peng a little excited. He lowered his voice and asked:
"Yuhao, is the last treasure in the auction really the 100,000-year soul beast embryo?"
When he said this, Jin Peng's tone was filled with excitement.
After all, this was a 100,000-year soul beast embryo. If successfully absorbed, it could at least bring a 100,000-year soul ring and a 100,000-year soul bone.
It could be said to be one of the most precious treasures in the world.
Yuhao smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course. Otherwise, I wouldn't have troubled you, Mr. Jin, to invite Teacher here."
"That's good. No matter what, this 100,000-year soul beast embryo must fall into the hands of our Noumenon Sect."
A sharp light flashed in Jin Peng's eyes. As a Level 96 Super Douluo of the Noumenon Sect, he clearly understood what such an embryo meant for the future of their sect.
In response, Yuhao only smiled and said nothing.
While the two were talking, the auction officially began. Appearing on the screen was a graceful girl in a red dress with an alluring look.
She was the host of this auction and also the sister of the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire—Princess Jiujiu.
After delivering her opening remarks, Princess Jiujiu launched the first treasure of the auction.
An eighth-level melee soul tool—the Tyrannosaurus Soul Refining Knife.
After hearing about the abilities of the Tyrannosaurus Soul Refining Knife, Jin Peng's eyes lit up. Ever since being persuaded by Yuhao about the potential of soul tools, this Level 96 Super Douluo had become deeply interested in them.
Seeing an eighth-level melee soul tool at this moment, how could he restrain himself?
Even if this soul tool was more suitable for soul masters with tiger-type martial spirits, he did not care at all.
As soon as the bidding started, a price of 100 million gold soul coins was shouted out.
But even so, there were still people competing with him.
Jin Peng was determined to win it, and finally spent the sky-high price of 180 million gold soul coins to acquire this level-eight melee soul tool.
Next came custom-installed fixed soul-guided artillery shells. Jin Peng also wanted to take them, but those who could appear here were the top forces on the continent.
Even without seeing them directly, Yuhao knew that people from Shrek Academy and the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy were also attending this auction.
Therefore, Jin Peng did not succeed in winning the fixed soul-guided artillery shells.
Jin Peng successively took action on various soul bones and soul tools that were launched afterward, gaining quite a lot.
But it also cost an enormous number of gold soul coins.
Yet in Jin Peng's words, gold soul coins were only valuable when spent. If they were not used, they were merely a pile of metal.
After Yuhao heard this, he called Mr. Jin truly enlightened.
Finally, the auction gradually approached its climax.
What surprised Yuhao was that the Ice Jade Scorpion's left arm soul bone did not appear.
After thinking about it carefully, Yuhao understood.
In the original timeline, the Ice Jade Scorpion's left arm soul bone appeared at this auction mainly because the ruler of the Star Luo Empire wanted to curry favor with both Shrek Academy and the Body Sect.
But now Yuhao had joined the Noumenon Sect and had not publicly revealed his Ice Jade Empress Scorpion martial soul.
Naturally, the Star Luo Empire would not take out such a top-tier soul bone without reason.
However, Yuhao did not care.
After all, he had already fused with the Ice Empress' torso bone, and under Electrolux's guidance and Tianmeng Iceworm's assistance, his abilities had evolved far beyond ordinary limits. He had already mastered the ultimate Ice Explosion Technique derived from the Ice Empress' power.
Therefore, Yuhao had little interest in the Ice Jade Scorpion's left arm soul bone.
...
"I have kept you waiting for a long time. Next is the final lot of this auction. I am certain this is a treasure you have never seen before, and it cannot even be measured by money..."
Princess Jiujiu, now dressed in a golden gown, introduced the last treasure.
Although Yuhao already knew that the final treasure was the Snow Emperor's embryo, he still could not help but stand up.
After Princess Jiujiu's detailed explanation and deliberate suspense, the curiosity of everyone present was thoroughly aroused.
Seeing this, Princess Jiujiu knew the timing was perfect and immediately presented the final item.
"...Yes, this is the embryo of a 100,000-year soul beast. It can grant a soul master an additional martial soul along with nine potential soul rings. It is an unprecedented supreme treasure."
Whoa!
After seeing the soul beast embryo sealed within a ninth-level soul tool container, no one in the hall could remain calm.
Whether it was the box of Shrek Academy or that of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, all eyes burned with determination to obtain this 100,000-year soul beast embryo.
On Yuhao's side, his gaze sharpened as it fell upon the embryo.
Unlike the others, he knew the truth.
This was not merely a 100,000-year soul beast embryo.
It was the embryonic seal of the 700,000-year soul beast king of the Extreme North—the Snow Empress.
Jin Peng beside him was also extremely excited. Even though Yuhao had told him beforehand, seeing it with his own eyes still shocked him.
"Young Master, no matter what, we must obtain this soul beast embryo."
Yuhao's expression turned solemn.
"Of course."
Soon after, fierce bidding erupted.
All major forces were determined to win the 100,000-year soul beast embryo, and the price began to soar by millions and tens of millions with each bid.
Jin Peng was no exception. As the deputy sect leader of the Noumenon Sect, the wealth he could mobilize was beyond imagination.
Several aggressive bids directly forced a number of smaller forces to withdraw.
However, there was another force equally determined to win.
That was the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy.
Inside their box, Xiao Hongchen stared at the embryo with almost frenzied eyes.
"As long as I can absorb this 100,000-year soul beast embryo, my talent will surpass Huo Yuhao's. I must obtain it."
Muttering to himself, Xiao Hongchen raised the price by another 100 million gold soul coins.
At this moment, the price had already reached an astronomical level.
"Damn it, who is competing with me?"
Seeing another shocking bid appear, Jin Peng could not help but curse and immediately prepared to raise the price again.
But Yuhao stopped him.
"Mr. Jin, there is no need."
"Yuhao, are you saying we should give up this soul beast embryo?"
Jin Peng asked in confusion.
"Of course not. Have you forgotten that Teacher is in Star Luo City?"
Hearing Yuhao's words, Jin Peng immediately understood. His eyes lit up with realization.
"Do you know who the bidder is?"
"Of course."
Yuhao smiled faintly.
"I'm afraid the only force capable of gathering such a huge amount of gold soul coins in such a short time is the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy."
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