Chapter 320: Life and Death as One?
"Heaven and Earth Share Life?"
Everyone froze at the strange name, confusion spreading through the room.
The phrase sounded cryptic, its meaning elusive to most.
Linyun explained patiently, "The effect of this secret art, simply put, is 'to prosper together and to suffer together.' Once the technique is activated, it binds two individuals through an unseen force, creating a spiritual connection between them."
"After forming the bond, their cultivation speed becomes perfectly synchronized. In other words, even if one person rests while the other trains, both will improve equally—progressing together without draining one another."
"Furthermore, this connection can also be weaponized. If you link yourself to an enemy, then any attack you suffer will be reflected upon them with identical force. Likewise, any harm they endure will also affect you."
"Of course," she added calmly, "its finer applications and potential variations must be discovered through your own study and experimentation."
Linyun paused, her voice soft but filled with weight. "To fully master Heaven and Earth Share Life would yield results far beyond imagination."
For a long moment, the hall was utterly silent—then erupted into stunned murmurs.
"There's really such a technique? Linked cultivation speed? That means two people could train as one, doubling their efficiency!"
"And combat use too? Shared life and death? That's outrageous! If you connect to an enemy and mirror all damage, who could even dare strike you?"
"This secret art is terrifying. If two people with a Martial Soul Fusion Technique practiced it together, they'd be unstoppable! But if your enemy learns it first… that's disastrous."
Whispers spread among the great factions. The strongest present exchanged grave looks filled with both greed and apprehension.
This secret manual was not just valuable—it was revolutionary. It had the power to redefine partnerships, training systems, even combat strategy across the soul master world.
The hall buzzed like a boiling cauldron, every gaze fixed on the ancient manual, drawn by desire yet darkened by fear.
At the center of it all, Linyun stood serene upon the stage.
Scanning the fervent crowd, she allowed a subtle, knowing smile to form.
This was precisely the reaction she had intended.
The value of Heaven and Earth Share Life far surpassed any ordinary treasure. As for its deeper truths, she would not elaborate—some knowledge was better earned through trial.
True strength, after all, was born from exploration and mastery.
She raised her hand slightly, and the noise began to ebb until silence returned to the grand hall.
Every pair of eyes turned to her, awaiting the start of the bidding.
"The secret art Heaven and Earth Share Life," she declared evenly, "starting price fifty million gold soul coins. Each increment no less than five million. The bidding begins now."
Her calm tone fell into the silence like a spark into oil—instantly igniting a frenzy.
"Fifty million!"
A female Title Douluo called first, drawing cold looks from nearby bidders. Moments later, the competition surged beyond her reach.
Everyone knew this manual's worth eclipsed all previous items, and its final price would soar beyond imagination.
"Sixty million!"
From the Sun and Moon Empire's section, Xu Tianran raised his placard without hesitation.
The secret art's principle of shared gain and loss intrigued him. If used wisely, it could revolutionize cultivation—allowing him to nurture top talents swiftly, or create deterrents that forced enemies to fear counter‑damage.
"Eighty million!"
The hoarse voice of Du Bushi of the Body Sect echoed next.
The Body Sect focused on physical cultivation; their strength lay in absolute endurance.
If his disciples could pair the technique with their indestructible bodies, they could engage in battles of attrition where any enemy harm would be reflected back.
Their natural resilience made Heaven and Earth Share Life the perfect complement to their martial path.
The price rocketed skyward, crashing past three hundred million within minutes.
An invisible tension filled the air as the greatest forces commanded their delegates to press the bids higher, the atmosphere charged like a battlefield on the brink.
At Shrek Academy's seats, Mu En and the others whispered urgently among themselves. Such a secret art could reshape history—they couldn't afford to ignore it.
Then, a deep, resonant voice broke through the chaos, silencing the hall.
"Five hundred million."
All eyes turned.
The speaker was Di Tian of the soul beasts.
His single bid nearly doubled the price and drew collective gasps.
Whenever the soul beasts joined the bidding, the result was almost inevitable—they always claimed what they sought.
Mu En, Du Bushi, Xu Tianran, and the other great masters all felt their confidence falter.
They had been certain before, but Di Tian's appearance changed everything.
No one wanted to yield, yet none could ignore the oppressive weight of the Beast Clan's presence.
Still, the human powers refused to concede without a fight. They raised their placards again, one after another—determined to challenge the seemingly invincible.
Di Tian met their collective stares with calm indifference, his gaze unruffled.
He had his own reasons for pursuing this art.
Within his clan, there were countless powerful beasts. If he could pair the fastest cultivator among them with another through this technique, the entire tribe's growth could be accelerated dramatically.
Though the spell only bound two at once, used wisely its effects could ripple through the entire race.
Resolved, his will sharpened—this secret art would be his.
"Five hundred ten million!"
Yan Shaozhe of Shrek gritted his teeth, standing firm. They wouldn't back down so easily.
"Five hundred thirty million!"
Xu Tianran immediately countered, face set with cold determination.
The Hall grew feverish again.
Yet some, like the Holy Spirit Cult, the Clear Sky Sect, and even the Body Sect, withdrew quietly.
Once Di Tian joined, they all knew the outcome.
Continuing to bid would achieve nothing but wasted fortunes.
Better to concede now than bleed gold in vain.
(END CHAPTER)
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