Chapter 319: The Myriad‑Law Robe and the Technique "Heaven and Earth Share Life"
Ning Qitian exhaled a long breath, his tense body finally relaxing as a relieved smile appeared on his face.
Though the cost had been immense, he knew every coin had been worth it.
As he carefully accepted the Weapon Codex, the rest of the hall gradually calmed.
Many factions felt frustration yet understood the truth—continuing to bid would yield only loss.
There were still many items to come, and everyone needed gold soul coins reserved for later treasures.
Moreover, as powerful as the Codex was, how much one could truly comprehend depended entirely on personal talent. Few might achieve the breakthroughs they imagined.
Better to wait for what came next.
Once the tension eased, Linyun walked gracefully back to the stage, smiling.
"Our next item," she said, "will undoubtedly surprise you all."
With a wave of her hand, the glowing projection behind her brightened once again.
A piece of clothing floated gently in the air—simple in design, its color a subdued gray.
At first glance, it seemed utterly ordinary.
The audience frowned in confusion.
The Star Auction Pavilion never presented trivialities, yet this looked no different from a plain garment.
But then Linyun flicked her fingers—and the robe transformed.
The modest garment shifted into a resplendent gown shimmering with flowing starlight, its hem adorned with constellations swirling in quiet radiance.
Moments later, it morphed into sleek trousers etched with fierce runic lines brimming with martial intent.
Then again it changed—into a majestic suit of armor blazing with metallic light, cold and intimidating.
…
Within seconds, the clothing had transformed dozens of times, each form more breathtaking than the last.
Gasps filled the auction hall. The air pulsed with disbelief and fascination.
It was not simply beautiful—an unseen energy surrounded it, irresistibly captivating.
Only one thought arose in everyone's mind: It's flawless.
Seeing their awed faces, Linyun smiled serenely and began her explanation.
"This item is called the Myriad‑Law Robe."
"As its name implies, in theory it renders the wearer immune to all forms of power—though with certain limitations. Specifically, when worn, the robe nullifies all attacks from anyone weaker than the wearer, whether physical or spiritual."
"Against foes stronger than oneself, it still negates most forms of aggression."
The hall erupted.
"Immunity… to attacks?"
An uproar of astonishment followed. Such a defense bordered on divine.
For soul masters, attack was easy—but defense was the eternal challenge. With the Myriad‑Law Robe, one effectively gained an extra life.
Linyun paused briefly, her smile deepening. "There are two additional benefits. First, it doubles your cultivation speed. Second, it is self‑cleaning—you'll never need to wash it."
A sharp chorus of gasps echoed across the room.
Doubles cultivation speed!
That alone was enough to make every soul master's heart pound.
Cultivation required time, resources, and patience. Doubling progress meant halving the years needed to break bottlenecks and reap advancement before others could catch up.
And for female soul masters, the robe combined function with beauty—the perfect treasure.
Infinite styles, powerful defense, accelerated training—it could satisfy vanity and survival alike.
Dozens of female powerhouses stared at it, eyes shimmering with desire.
From her seat, the Snow Emperor's serene expression shifted, faint light flickering in her icy eyes.
The robe's defensive abilities and acceleration appealed to her reason—but its celestial beauty stirred something deeper.
As one of the Arctic sovereigns who had witnessed countless artifacts of power, she had never seen something so elegant, so alive.
The urge to claim it bloomed fiercely in her heart.
At Shrek Academy's section, Zi Lin'er's eyes sparkled as well.
A lover of beauty by nature, she found every form the robe took enchanting.
Combined with its godlike practicality, she knew she had fallen for it completely. She silently vowed to win it at any cost.
Linyun noted the burning gazes below and smiled.
"The Myriad‑Law Robe's starting bid is twenty million gold soul coins," she announced. "Minimum increment: ten million. The auction begins now!"
"Thirty million!"
Zi Lin'er immediately raised her paddle, her tone edged with urgency.
"Forty million!"
A woman from a mid‑tier family followed quickly; though not of the highest rank, she valued the robe's impenetrable defense.
"Fifty million!"
The Snow Emperor's voice rang out, cool and commanding, its sheer presence making others hesitate.
"Sixty million!"
Another female Title Douluo joined in—the robe's allure clearly irresistible even to elites.
Prices soared rapidly, surpassing one billion in less than a quarter hour.
Nearly all the bidders were women, each entranced by this perfect fusion of elegance and power.
Zi Lin'er bit her lip and raised her bid again and again, pouring in her personal wealth.
Even with her savings—and her mother's contributions—matching the escalating bids strained her limits.
But she refused to surrender.
Across the hall, the Snow Emperor remained composed. The treasury of the Extreme North was vast; no price could deter her now.
"Eleven billion!"
Zi Lin'er's voice trembled slightly, but her determination shone.
The Snow Emperor looked at her gently, then spoke without inflection. "Twelve billion."
A hush fell immediately.
Twelve billion gold soul coins—an amount even first‑class factions could barely imagine parting with.
Zi Lin'er's face paled. After a long moment, she lowered her paddle, defeated.
Others quickly followed suit, shaking their heads; none dared challenge the price.
"First call—twelve billion!" Linyun's clear voice broke the silence.
"Second call—twelve billion!"
"Third call—twelve billion! Sold!"
With a tap of the gavel, the deal was sealed.
The Myriad‑Law Robe belonged to the Snow Emperor.
She inclined her head slightly; satisfaction glimmered in her cold eyes as servants carefully packaged the treasure.
Once order returned to the hall, Linyun paused briefly before unveiling the next item.
With a flick of her wrist, a new object appeared on the projection—a weathered manual, its yellowed cover plain except for four indistinct characters.
Everyone's eyes sharpened instantly.
Another ancient text?
The previous manuals—those of calligraphy and weapons—had already turned the world upside down. Could this one bring even greater revelations?
Without suspense, Linyun declared, "This manual is called Heaven and Earth Share Life."
(END CHAPTER)
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