Chapter 193: Mingde Hall's Trump Card
"To some extent, it's what you all refer to as a divine position!"
Jiang Li finally revealed the true secret of this divine artifact—it was an item capable of bearing a god's legacy.
These words exploded in the auction hall like a thunderclap, instantly breaking the oppressive silence.
Countless surges of soul power erupted uncontrollably, shaking the crystal chandelier above the auction hall violently.
"However, the flaw lies in the fact that the artifact is only half intact. The divine position it holds is fragmented. But if, in the future, there's a chance to restore the artifact, it might allow the full inheritance of the divine position, enabling someone to become a true god-level powerhouse."
Jiang Li revealed the final limitation of this artifact. If not for this flaw, he would never have put it up for auction.
He intended to use this auction item to reshape the balance of the Douluo Continent, pushing soul masters to change the continent's power structure.
In doing so, he would earn more auction points and enhance both his own strength and that of the Star Auction Pavilion.
As his gaze swept across the room, he saw the burning desire in the eyes of those top-level experts and couldn't help but reveal a faint, imperceptible smile.
The storm he was orchestrating was about to begin.
"Divine position!"
Everyone present stood up at the mention of those two words, their eyes filled with shock as they stared at the half-golden glowing miniature tower, their hearts anything but calm.
They had spent their lives pursuing the divine position, but due to the absence of divine legacies in the Douluo Continent for thousands of years, they could only stop at Rank 99, the limit of human cultivation. This had always been a regret for top-tier experts.
They never expected that the appearance of this half-divine artifact would open a door of light in their world. How could they not be excited?
At this moment, Elder Mu's thoughts were a whirlwind. In the past, when he was gravely injured, he might have overlooked this opportunity and focused solely on nurturing a god-level powerhouse for Shrek Academy.
But now, after being fully healed by the Star Auction Pavilion and even stepping into the demi-god realm, there was no way he would miss this chance.
Elder Xuan, standing beside him, shared the same thoughts. Even if it meant spending everything he had, he had to obtain this incomplete divine artifact and secure the divine inheritance within it, breaking through to an entirely new realm.
Everyone from Shrek Academy felt the same. No matter what, they had to get their hands on this artifact and inherit the divine position.
"Obtain it at all costs. Immediately have our top experts prepare. If we manage to secure this item, no force on the Douluo Continent will dare infringe upon Shrek Academy."
Elder Mu issued his order to everyone and instructed Yan Shaozhe to return to the academy and bring reinforcements, as the upcoming competition would be intense, and no accidents could be allowed.
"Understood, teacher!"
Yan Shaozhe nodded solemnly. With Shrek's future at stake, he didn't dare delay. He quietly left the Star Auction Pavilion and rushed back to the academy to summon reinforcements.
Meanwhile, Zhongli Wu of the Holy Spirit Church couldn't remain calm after learning the artifact's true nature. The allure of the divine position forced his hand—it could not fall into the hands of another faction.
Any force that obtained the divine legacy would eventually produce the continent's most powerful figure. The Holy Spirit Church absolutely could not miss this chance.
"Feng Ling, please return to the Holy Spirit Church immediately and inform Long Xiaoyao and my mother. Tell them to rush here for support. If we secure this legacy, even as an Ultimate Douluo, I might not escape the Star Auction Pavilion unscathed. We must use the full foundation of the Holy Spirit Church."
Zhongli Wu spoke to his wife, Feng Ling.
The coming moment was critical. With so many experts present, even his strength alone wouldn't suffice. Only if all three Ultimate Douluos of the Holy Spirit Church joined forces could they disregard the rest of the continent.
As he spoke, he traced Feng Ling's forehead with his fingertip, silently imprinting a blood-red mark—this was the Holy Spirit Church's life-sharing secret technique, ensuring her safety during the journey.
"Alright. You be careful and stall for time as best you can."
Feng Ling spoke with concern, then turned into a stream of light and flew back to the Holy Spirit Church to summon reinforcements.
Her flight path was not a straight line but spiraled upward around the auction venue. Each loop left behind a barely visible blood trail, a signal prepared for a future ambush.
Other top factions noticed and quickly left as well, clearly with the same intention—to return for reinforcements.
They all wanted to seize this opportunity that could fundamentally change their faction's future.
Xu Tianran of the Sun Moon Empire maintained a calm expression, but his tightly clenched fists betrayed his inner ambition.
He couldn't resist the temptation of the divine position, yet he was also well aware of his difficult circumstances.
As the Crown Prince, though he wielded immense power temporarily, the empire was decaying, and the protectors around him weren't dependable.
Originally, he had no hope of participating in this auction, but now he couldn't bring himself to walk away.
After some thought, Xu Tianran decided to take a risk. He looked at Jing Hongchen and used his spiritual power to contact him, hoping to secure the artifact through him.
"Master Mingde Hall, let's join forces to secure the final item. If you help me obtain it, I will fulfill any three requests you make in the future—no matter how difficult—and I will mobilize the full power of the Sun Moon Empire to assist you."
Xu Tianran laid out his terms.
His voice echoed through Jing Hongchen's sea of consciousness, every word laced with spiritual ripples.
Jing Hongchen's expression turned solemn. This promise carried enormous weight.
Three wishes might very well plunge the Sun Moon Empire into ruin—or they might allow Mingde Hall to control the entire soul tool industry of the continent.
Jing Hongchen's heart stirred. He too deeply desired the divine inheritance!
What's more, this was a legendary divine artifact. If he could uncover even a fraction of its mysteries, he might be able to forge the mythical Tier-10 soul tools.
Perhaps even more advanced soul tools were within reach.
However, the artifact had already captured the attention of all the continent's top powers. For Mingde Hall and the Sun Moon Empire alone, it was impossible to forcibly claim it.
After all, Shrek Academy and the Holy Spirit Church together had at least four Ultimate Douluos. Trying to compete with them for this artifact offered no chance of victory.
If they attempted to take it by force, the only outcome would be death—and the destruction of their entire faction.
The allure of the divine position was simply too overwhelming. The consequences were unthinkable.
Instinctively, Jing Hongchen touched the storage soul tool on his hand. Inside was the forbidden soul tool he had developed over his entire life.
If activated, it could reduce everything to ashes—but it would also reveal Mingde Hall's hidden trump card.
"That's right. I've heard that your Mingde Hall developed that thing. If we use it, we can definitely win."
"Don't worry. With that, and the power we already hold, we'll be able to escape unscathed."
Xu Tianran played his final card. He had already uncovered the secret of Mingde Hall.
Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen's pupils shrank. He hadn't expected that secret to be exposed.
It seemed everything had been under Xu Tianran's surveillance. Now he had no choice but to cooperate. Perhaps if he used that thing, they might obtain the inheritance and escape safely.
But he wasn't sure if it would be worth it.
Once revealed, Mingde Hall might become the target of the entire continent.
Jing Hongchen's gaze fell on the Divine Tower of Heaven on the auction platform. A trace of resolve flashed in his eyes. For the divine legacy and Mingde Hall's future—
This time, he would bet it all.
(END CHAPTER)
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