bayedsolid Chapter 92 Immortal Spirit City Auction 7
Chapter 92 Immortal Spirit City Auction 7
As the bidding skyrocketed, the atmosphere in the venue became extremely tense.
The wind continued to howl, the auras of darkness and light intertwined and collided, and the remnants of shattered magical runes danced and shimmered in the air.
The golden-robed dragon man stood with his arms crossed, his expression indifferent, seemingly unconcerned about the ever-increasing price.
His gaze was firm and profound, fixed on the sapling of the Spirit Origin Sacred Tree on the platform, as if in his eyes it was already the Dragon Clan's possession.
Large beads of sweat appeared on the forehead of the young man in the blue robe, and the jade flute in his hand began to flicker, clearly indicating that he was trying his best to support his bid.
“150 million! I can’t give up. This sacred tree is closely connected to my Great Dao.” His voice trembled slightly, but his determination remained unwavering.
The mysterious man in black robes was also somewhat exasperated, and dark energy surged violently around him.
"One hundred and eighty million! The Dark Secret Sect will not back down!" His eyes flashed with a fierce light as he stared intently at the man in the golden robe.
The old woman in gray sighed, knowing she was powerless to compete any longer. She shook her head helplessly, and the light of the Bright Stone cane in her hand gradually dimmed. She chose to give up the bidding and sat back down to pray silently.
The golden-robed dragon man slightly raised his chin, his voice deep and majestic: "Three hundred million. This tree is the key to the revival of my dragon race, and my race is determined to obtain it." His words were like a stabilizing force, silencing the entire hall.
The young man in the green robe was pale, his body swayed slightly, and he almost dropped the jade flute in his hand.
His lips trembled, but he finally sat down slowly, his eyes filled with disappointment and resentment.
The mysterious man in black robes snorted coldly, but did not bid again. He knew his limits. His dark aura slowly receded, and he retreated back into the shadows.
The auctioneer's voice trembled with excitement: "Three hundred million spirit stones once, three hundred million spirit stones twice, three hundred million spirit stones three times! Sold! The Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling belongs to the Dragon Clan!"
As the auction gavel fell, the gale in the hall gradually subsided, and the atmosphere of darkness and light slowly dissipated.
The shattered magic runes reassembled, emitting a soft light that illuminated the entire venue.
As everyone gazed at the golden-robed man from the Dragon Clan, a mix of emotions welled up within them. There was awe at the Dragon Clan's immense wealth, as well as a sense of relief at the end of this thrilling bidding war.
Xu Xiaoxiao excitedly said to Mu Zhusheng, "Second Senior Brother, the Dragon Clan is indeed amazing! They can even take out so many spirit stones!"
Mu Zhusheng nodded slightly: "The Dragon Clan has a profound foundation. This time, they have acquired the Spirit Origin Sacred Tree sapling. I'm afraid the landscape of the cultivation world is about to change again."
After the Dragon Clan won the bid for the Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling, the atmosphere in the venue gradually subsided from its tense peak, but a sense of restlessness and amazement still lingered.
The golden-robed dragon man stepped forward and carefully took the container containing the Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling. His eyes were full of reverence, as if he were holding the future of the entire dragon race.
At this moment, the magical runes in the venue stabilized, illuminating every corner, and the candlelight on the walls flickered again, reflecting the various expressions on everyone's faces.
However, just when everyone thought everything was about to settle down, a clear but somewhat spoiled voice suddenly rang out: "Wait! This princess also really likes this Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling, 320 million!"
Everyone looked in astonishment toward the sound and saw a woman dressed in a gorgeous pink palace dress standing on the VIP seats on the other side of the venue.
She wore a dazzling phoenix crown, the gems sparkling brilliantly under the lights, and a ribbon inlaid with beautiful jade was tied around her waist, making her figure even more graceful.
The golden-robed dragon man frowned, turned to look at the woman, and said in a deep voice, "Who are you? Don't cause trouble here. This tree already belongs to my dragon clan."
The princess in pink gave a soft hum: "I am the apple of the eye of the Lingxiao Kingdom. This auction is based on the principle of bidding according to one's ability. Although your dragon clan is rich and powerful, I have never failed to get what I want."
At this moment, the auctioneer looked troubled, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Princess Lingxiao, the auction has already been completed..."
Princess Lingxiao raised an eyebrow and interrupted, "So what if it's a sale? I'll offer an even higher price. Does this auction house forbid me from bidding?"
The dragon man sneered, "Your Highness probably doesn't know how important this Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling is to our dragon clan. Let alone 320 million, even if the price were higher, our dragon clan would not give it up."
Xu Xiaoxiao covered her mouth in surprise: "Second Senior Brother, this princess is so bold, she actually dares to snatch things from the Dragon Clan."
Mu Zhusheng said with a serious expression: "This Princess Lingxiao is backed by the Lingxiao Kingdom, which is powerful and influential in the cultivation world. She is probably confident in her actions, but going against the Dragon Clan may cause quite a stir."
Princess Lingxiao, however, remained unperturbed. She moved gracefully and said slowly, "So what if I'm from the Dragon Clan? Today, I will definitely bring this sapling of the Spirit Origin Sacred Tree back to Lingxiao Kingdom, worth four hundred million!"
The dragon man's face darkened, and his dragon aura unconsciously emanated from him, causing the temperature in the entire venue to drop several degrees.
"Your Highness is provoking my Dragon Clan! Five hundred million! I'd like to see how many spirit stones your Lingxiao Kingdom can come up with."
A hint of hesitation flashed in Princess Lingxiao's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. "Six hundred million! I refuse to believe that your Dragon Clan would give up everything for a sapling."
At this moment, the venue was completely silent. Everyone was so shocked by the bidding war between the two that they dared not utter a sound, for fear of being drawn into the vortex of this battle between the dragon and the princess.
As the golden-robed dragon man heard Princess Lingxiao continue to raise the price, his face grew increasingly grim. He took a step forward, and his powerful dragon might spread outwards as if it were a tangible force, causing the tables and chairs in the entire hall to tremble slightly.
But he still suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "Princess Lingxiao, do not disregard the rules of this auction. In the auctions of Immortal Spirit City, the hammer always strikes once the deal is done. After the sale, no matter how high the bid is, it is useless. Are you trying to go against the rules of the entire Immortal Spirit City by making such a fuss?"
Princess Lingxiao was slightly taken aback. Clearly, she was not entirely unaware of the rules, but her desire to win had momentarily clouded her judgment.
But as a princess of a nation, how could she easily submit in front of everyone?
She bit her lower lip and said, "I know the rules, but I really love this Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling. Brother Dragon, could you do me a favor? I am willing to exchange it with you for other treasures or give the Dragon Clan many benefits, just to ask that you transfer this tree to me."
The dragon man snorted coldly: "Your Highness, please stop joking. This Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling is related to the life of my dragon clan. How can any other treasure replace it? Moreover, the rules of this auction cannot be broken. If everyone were like the princess, arbitrarily raising the price after the transaction, wouldn't this auction be in chaos?"
A hint of embarrassment and anger flashed across Princess Lingxiao's face. She stamped her foot and said, "How can you, a member of the dragon clan, be so unreasonable? As a princess of the Lingxiao Kingdom, I have humbled myself to discuss this with you, yet you refuse so bluntly."
The dragon man remained unmoved: "Your Highness, please show some respect. It is not that my dragon clan is disrespectful, but this matter is of great importance, and I cannot comply."
At this moment, the person in charge of the auction stepped forward, bowed slightly to Princess Lingxiao, and said, "Your Highness, the auction rules of Immortal Spirit City have been passed down for a long time and have never been broken. Please do not make things difficult for us."
Although Princess Lingxiao was unwilling, she understood that forcibly breaking the rules under the watchful eyes of everyone would only make herself and the Lingxiao Kingdom the target of public criticism.
She glared at the dragon man and said, "Hmph! You're lucky today. I'll remember this debt for now."
The dragon man merely glanced at her before turning to leave with the Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling.
Xu Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief: "It's a good thing there are these rules, otherwise this auction would have been in complete chaos."
Mu Zhusheng nodded and said, "The reason why the rules of Immortal Spirit City have been able to be maintained is precisely because of their fairness and seriousness. Today's events will probably become a topic of conversation among everyone, and the Dragon Clan and the Lingxiao Kingdom may even develop some rifts because of this."