"I now present Ài Yǒngpíng, the Love of Everlasting Peace," Divine Lord Su proclaimed, his voice echoing across the silent sanctuary with profound, resonant authority.
The atmosphere in the grand hall was already white-hot with raw, unrestrained desire.
"Because this is an irreplaceable artifact that cannot be found anywhere else in the vast expanse of Creation, I shall accept only a direct exchange," Divine Lord Su continued, his eyes sweeping over the gathered powerhouses. "For a treasure of this magnitude, even Sacred-grade Creation Stones will not suffice. If anyone among you possesses an item capable of moving my heart, I shall willingly hand over Ài Yǒngpíng."
With those final words, Divine Lord Su took his seat upon a grand marble chair, and the most anticipated auction in epochs officially commenced.
The first person to step onto the illuminated center stage was an overzealous Divine Lord who had temporarily forgotten his own modest standing in the heat of the moment.
