As Xu Yunxiao spoke, he thought of the several geniuses of the empire from Xu Tianyang's generation, and his face filled with a smile.
Xu Tianyang, of course, goes without saying; a genius with twin Spirits, he will be able to reach the ninety-ninth level in the future.
It won't be difficult for Xu Nianshuang to reach his level in the future, and there's also Yang Yiyi; with her domineering devouring attribute, even if her Spirit is Blue Silver Grass, she might still be able to break through to Titled Douluo.
Coupled with Zui Hongchen, Huang Xiuwen, and other new-generation prodigies, their Sun Moon Empire has almost ushered in its strongest golden generation, and with the major breakthroughs in spirit tool technology, their Sun Moon Empire is almost sprinting forward with each passing day, its future achievements unimaginable.
There might even be a chance to fulfill the ambition in Xu Tianyang's heart.
"Tianyang, I am very pleased that you have such ambition, but with the current strength of the Sun Moon Empire, it is not yet enough to achieve this step.
In the future, when making decisions, you still need to be extremely cautious, otherwise, it might drag the empire into a disaster of annihilation."
"Sitting in this position, you must think thrice before acting in anything you do.
Have you remembered?"
Listening to his father's earnest teachings, Xu Tianyang felt touched yet somewhat helpless.
He knew the subsequent development of the Douluo Continent.
Normally, with the current strength of the Sun Moon Empire, it would indeed first form a tripartite balance with the two great empires of the Douluo Continent, and then slowly develop and accumulate strength.
No matter what, the development speed of the Sun Moon Continent, which held the 'version answer,' was something the Douluo Continent could not catch up to, even if they spurred their horses.
In a few more generations, it could indeed form an overwhelming advantage and accomplish the feat of unification.
However, in this era, it was illogical; with three cheating players existing, if he didn't become a god twenty years later, he could just call it quits.
If you don't unify, then just wait to be unified by others.
He couldn't say any of this; he could only secretly plan in his heart.
"Thank you for your guidance, Father."
Xu Tianyang nodded seriously at Xu Yunxiao, and seeing this, Xu Yunxiao smiled contentedly… "Distinguished guests, next will be today's grand finale auction item."
Just then, the auction was also nearing its end.
Many elixirs beneficial for cultivation, as well as some unique spirit tools, had opened everyone's eyes.
Of course, under the control of Xu Tianyang and the others, the spirit tools brought out were all low-tier ones; the highest-tier so far was only a Tier 5 spirit tool, giving everyone the illusion that top-tier spirit tools were scarce.
Under everyone's expectant gazes, the last auction item was presented before them.
"The Ice Extreme Divine Sword, a Tier 7 melee spirit tool.
Its material is the extremely precious Ice Extreme Divine Crystal.
After our tests, a Spirit Master of ice attribute using it can increase their attack power by 50% and save one-third of the spirit power consumed by normal attacks.
With it, an ice attribute Spirit Master challenging higher ranks will no longer be an issue…"
Upon hearing Qing Xuan's introduction, a gasp immediately echoed through the auction hall.
It was actually a Tier 7 spirit tool; didn't that correspond to the Spirit Saint level? But the effect was truly terrifying.
The ice attribute Spirit Masters present at this moment could no longer take their eyes off the longsword on the stage, wishing they could immediately claim it for themselves.
"Didn't Mother make this before? I can't believe she brought it this time."
In the room, Xu Tianyang also saw the longsword on the auction stage through the glass and looked at Xu Yunxiao with a question.
"This was merely a practice piece by your mother.
After the forging and purification, she made it to better understand the characteristics of the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal when performing thousand-forging with it.
Now, this kind of spirit tool is no longer considered a top-tier spirit tool of the empire; at most, it's equivalent to the current Tier 6 spirit tools," Xu Yunxiao explained softly.
In this past year, Mingde Hall had completed all known metal hundred-forging experiments and announced the research results.
spirit tools made from forged metals were much stronger than previous ones, directly causing the prices of older products to plummet, and the status of forging masters also rose.
Therefore, they genuinely didn't care about the old spirit tools now, because they had already entered the spirit tool 2.0 era.
"Thanks to the characteristics of melee spirit tools, its requirements for a Spirit Master's level are not very strict.
Even a Tier 7 spirit tool can be used by a Spirit Master."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes immediately lit up again, and their breathing quickened slightly.
Taking in everyone's expressions, Qing Xuan's eyes held a smile as she charmingly chuckled, "The Ice Extreme Divine Sword, starting bid one million gold Soul coins, and trade-ins are accepted.
Bidding starts now!"
"Whoa!"
As soon as the price was announced, it immediately caused an uproar.
This price could already buy a thousand-year Spirit Bone.
Since when could spirit tools compare to Spirit Bones?
They only felt a terrifying era slowly unfolding before them.
"One million five thousand."
Shui Bing'er spoke first, and at the same time, she turned to look at Xue Rou, the leading teacher beside her, and softly said, "Teacher Xue, this is my Shui family's decision; it doesn't involve the academy."
Although the Shui family had a close relationship with Tianshui Academy, Tianshui Academy was not a one-man show of the Shui family.
Shui Bing'er could represent the Shui family, but she could not represent Tianshui Academy.
Xue Rou didn't say much, only nodded to her and said, "The price of this spirit tool will probably be terrifying.
The academy can participate in the competition and help you bid for it first.
How to handle it afterward, let the academy and your father argue it out.
I believe they will support my decision when they know about it."
Hearing Xue Rou's words, Shui Bing'er thought for a moment and then did not refuse.
The funds she brought this time were limited, and she wasn't sure if she could snatch food from the tiger's mouth, meaning Ning Fengzhi, this wealthy magnate.
Having an extra layer of security meant an extra ray of hope.
"One million one hundred thousand!"
"One million two hundred thousand!"
"…"
"One million seven hundred thousand!"
In a blink of an eye, the price had already climbed to two million and showed no signs of stopping.
This time, it would probably fetch a very frightening figure.
"Eight million!"
Accompanied by a calm voice, the expressions of the fiercely bidding crowd paused, and they turned to look at Ning Fengzhi, who was holding up the sign, their eyes filled with various emotions.
Helplessness, unwillingness, resentment, envy… "Bing'er, why don't we just give up? In terms of financial resources, only Spirit Hall can compare with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Xue Rou looked at the unwilling Shui Bing'er and said with a helpless tone.
"Sigh, I've already tried my best."
After a moment of struggle in her eyes, Shui Bing'er regained her composure and shook her head, saying softly.
"Good heavens, I only knew that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was rich, but I never imagined they were this rich."
Feng Xiaotian also looked at Huo Wushuang beside him with a shocked expression.
"Counting what he spent before, School Master Ning has spent at least ten million at this auction."
Huo Wushuang briefly recalled the money Ning Fengzhi had spent on previous auctions, clicking his tongue in amazement.
Was this the true worth of the richest sect in the world?
One night's spending almost equaled their Huo family's entire year's finances.
What it meant to spend money like dirt, he had witnessed tonight.