Read Novel Full Chapter 932: Unofficial Owner of the Immortal Armour
Chapter 932: Unofficial Owner of the Immortal Armour
"140 Million"
A voice came from one of the VIP rooms marked Ten.
However, the next second, another voice overshadowed him.
"180 million"
"190 million"
"195 million"
The bidding war had just begun, yet the price tag had already surpassed 200 million and was still climbing rapidly.
All this was happening between the ten Heavenly Ascension stage cultivators seated on the top floor of the auction hall.
Kent remained in his seat, watching with a smile that only he understood.
’They are rich, that much is true, but so what? At the end of the day, I will be the owner of this armour. You ten are merely vying to become temporary owners.’ A smirk tugged on his lips.
"230 Million"
The bid went up again. However, none of the ten Heavenly Ascension cultivators seemed close to the limit of what they were willing to spend that day. They kept bidding.
In no time, the bid reached 300 million. Within the next 30 minutes, it had entered half a billion. By that time, a new voice joined the bidding war.
This time, Kent focused his attention on the newcomer, but he failed to estimate their cultivation base. Still, he sensed danger from the voice that spoke.
It was a lady’s voice.
The moment she placed her bid, a one-minute pause ensued.
Nobody raised the bid after she spoke. This made Kent wonder just what kind of existence she was. Soon, he began to suspect that the lady who had placed the bid was someone even the Heavenly Ascension stage cultivators dared not offend.
"700 Million"
To everyone’s shock, a VIP room that had been quiet since the start suddenly came alive, and murmurs spread through the hall.
Kent used the Soul Map to listen in on some of these murmurs.
"I recognise that voice... She is the Sect Leader of the Heaven’s Eye Sect."
"Oh... Now that you mention it, I was wondering where I had heard that voice before. No wonder the others dare not bid higher... After all, going against a Peak Heavenly Ascension stage expert is not something they want."
"But who is the one who just raised the bid? I don’t recognise his voice."
"I think I do. The man must be the Vice Sect Leader of the Blue Flame Pill Palace."
"Are you sure? The last time I heard, the Vice Leader of the Blue Flame Pill Palace fell into the Flame River while pursuing one of the Flame River Monarchs. How is he here then?"
"I don’t know how, but I recognise that voice... It is him."
"If he is here, then it seems he will be walking away with this armour."
"Such a pity. From what I’ve heard, the Blue Flame Pill Palace has been aiming for the title of the greatest pill society in Pyris. If he manages to get this armour, that dream might just become reality."
"It seems so. But who could blame him? In the end, it is the strong who get the best end of the deal, while we, the weak and poor, can only watch."
"Too sad. Even if the Sect Leader of Heaven’s Eye buys it, leaving the city dominated by the Blue Flame Pill Palace will be extremely hard."
Kent continued listening to the murmurs. Every word revealed something, but the loudest message was the danger both bidders represented.
The two were powerful, and the fact that even his Soul Map could not estimate their strength was already enough. Still, his plan to steal the armour from whoever won it had not changed.
’I’d better plan it well. This armour is mine for the future, and there is nothing any of you can do.’
Still, Kent knew he had to be careful.
’The Flame River, huh... I suppose I’ll head there next after I defeat that arrogant Pill Saint and become a Pill Saint myself.
I have many things to accomplish, with the most important being the formation of my flame veins and, if possible, a flame core. That way, even if I were to clash with these people, escaping would not be an issue.’
Kent paused for a moment. At that time, the bid had risen to 900 million...
’If I manage to form at least a Life Blood Seal, then winning against a Peak Heavenly Ascension stage expert who is an alchemist should be manageable.
I can’t say I can compete with Sword Emperors yet, but I have the means to handle Alchemists who aren’t well-versed in combat.’
The bid entered 1 billion and continued to rise slowly.
’Then again, if I form a flame core and twenty-five thousand flame veins, and even go ahead to form my first Blood Core Gate...
Then all three, in addition to 9% of my bloodline power and a potential Blood Life Seal, I believe it will be enough to take them on alone.
I need to work hard here, and hopefully, I will return to the future as a different person.’
"1.3 Billion." The man placed a new bid, and this time, the lady didn’t counter. After a few minutes of silence, the auctioneer declared the man the winner.
Kent sensed a sneer and a prideful air emanating from the VIP room where the man who won the bid was seated. This caused Kent to sneer as well.
’Hold on to my treasure for me, mister. I will be taking it off your hands soon enough.’
The auctioneer looked around and smiled.
"Everyone... Although this armour was promised to be the last item for sale today, we have just received a last-minute item that we cannot afford to hide away.
So there will be one final item up for auction."
The Murmurs that were spreading everywhere after the man from the Blue Flame Pill Palace won the bid slowly died down. Everyone wanted to hear about the new item.
In an auction, it was well known that the last item sold was often a heaven-defying treasure, so naturally, they wanted to hear about this treasure and, if possible, join a bidding war to claim it.
Inside the VIP rooms, those who were ready to leave suddenly changed their minds. They hadn’t expected one last item, so they chose to stay.
Even the lady who had lost the bid to the Vice Leader of the Blue Flame Pill Palace remained.
"The next item is something most of you know all too well, yet this one will shock you. It is a Soul Spirit. However, this Soul Spirit isn’t an ordinary one."
The auctioneer paused, and for a moment, one could see shock and greed flash across his face. That expression only made everyone shift slightly in their seats.
If an item up for sale could evoke such emotions in the auctioneer, then it had to be something extraordinary.
"The last item for sale is a Tier 18 Soul Spirit from the Forsaken Race. Bidding starts at 200 million."
For a moment, Kent felt the entire auction house grow cold. He sensed the shock in the air, and silence fell...
But then, the bidding war erupted, and the entire auction house came alive.