Chapter 242: 2.5 Billion Gold Soul Coins
"Sect Master, we can't afford to miss something like this! The Heart of Origin can evolve martial souls—if our Body Sect's original martial spirits could undergo another transformation, imagine how powerful they could become!"
One of the elders of the Body Sect spoke excitedly, his eyes gleaming.
This treasure was simply too precious. For them, nothing mattered more than strengthening the Body Martial Spirit that defined their sect's legacy. Matters like repairing god positions, healing divine weapons, or recovering from fatal wounds meant little to them at the moment.
"Indeed," Poison Undying said calmly. "Try to compete for it if possible—but be prepared. If the Soul Beasts don't get involved, we may have a chance. But if they join the bidding again, we stand little hope of winning. In the end, it's up to fate."
He had already seen through everything clearly.
If they could secure it, great; if not, then that was their own shortcoming.
And if the Soul Beasts won the item, it was still better than it falling into the hands of Shrek Academy or the Holy Spirit Cult.
As time passed, whispers filled the hall. Powerful factions like the Holy Spirit Cult, the Body Sect, and others discussed their plans, every group eager to snatch the Heart of Origin for themselves.
Jiang Li noted the anticipation in the crowd—their eyes burning with desire. Without further delay, he raised his hand to announce the start.
"I believe everyone here now understands the extraordinary nature of the Heart of Origin," Jiang Li said. "What I've explained so far only covers a portion of its power. As for what more it can do—you'll have to discover that yourselves once you possess it."
"The starting price is fifty million gold soul coins, with a minimum increment of thirty million per bid. The auction begins now."
With a clear ring of the gavel, the most anticipated round yet began.
"Fifty million gold soul coins."
The first bid came immediately from the Holy Spirit Cult, showing no hesitation.
The treasure promised too many benefits to pass up—enhancing martial souls, boosting cultivation, even serving as the ultimate means of recovery.
Even if not used for power, owning the Heart of Origin was equivalent to gaining a second life. No matter how they looked at it, the item was beyond priceless.
"One hundred million gold soul coins."
Poison Undying from the Body Sect joined next, after brief thought. He had little hope of victory but wasn't willing to stay silent.
"One hundred fifty million!"
Xu Tiannan of the Sun Moon Empire added a bid without hesitation.
"Three hundred million gold soul coins!"
Elder Xuan from Shrek Academy raised his paddle, his voice calm but determined.
The auction grew increasingly fierce as more factions entered—Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Star Luo Empire, Clear Sky Sect, each one unwilling to yield.
The air in the Starry Auction Pavilion blazed with excitement as bids climbed higher and higher.
Mu En, Xuanzi, Zhongli Wu, and the other top experts kept occasional glances toward the Soul Beast delegation.
So far, the Soul Beast race had remained silent, but none dared relax.
In previous auctions, the beasts had struck unpredictably at the last possible moment, sweeping in to snatch final victory.
The human sides held their breath, wary that history might repeat itself.
"Master, should we compete for it?" Di Tian finally asked in a low tone.
Though tempted, he sought Gu Yuena's judgment first.
To the Soul Beasts, the Heart of Origin's described uses—enhancing cultivation years or repairing divine artifacts—held little relevance.
And judging by the intensity of the bidding war, the final price would be astronomical.
He couldn't gauge how much lifespan or strength the Heart could truly grant a Soul Beast.
The greater concern was the later items. The Pavilion had promised additional lots this round, though it never specified how many.
Experience showed that the later the item appeared, the more astonishing its value.
If the fifth treasure was already something as miraculous as the Heart of Origin, one could only imagine how overwhelming the upcoming ones would be.
"There's no need to compete," Gu Yuena said after examining the heart closely. "Its main function is restoration—repairing god positions, artifacts, and martial souls. Compared to direct power enhancement, that isn't significant for our kind."
"Though its energy is high-level, it won't bring much improvement to the Soul Beasts. Better to save our resources for the items that come next—I can sense something truly special awaiting us."
"As you command, Master."
Di Tian and the others nodded in understanding, offering no objection.
Her instincts had never been wrong.
Ten minutes later, the bidding had reached unimaginable heights.
"Two billion, five hundred million gold soul coins!"
Elder Xuan of Shrek Academy called out firmly, his voice echoing through the hall.
The words sent ripples of shock across the audience.
The price was staggering—far greater than that of the Golden Dragon Spear.
Though the spear was a lasting artifact, and the Heart of Origin was a single-use item, no one could deny the Heart's unparalleled potential.
Even so, most still regarded the spear as more practical in long-term value.
Yet Shrek Academy had pushed the price to a new record.
The Holy Spirit Cult, Body Sect, Clear Sky Sect, and others exchanged looks before lowering their paddles, withdrawing after a moment of contemplation.
It was enough—they, too, now wanted to reserve strength for the final treasures to come.
After all, the appearance of the Golden Dragon Spear and the Heart of Origin had already set the stage for what awaited ahead—treasures even more miraculous and beyond understanding.
(END CHAPTER)
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