Chapter 195: The Legendary Tenth-Level Soul Tool?
"Sigh, let's just watch and see. Perhaps we can reap the benefits from the situation."
"After all, a great battle is inevitable, and a few powerful fighters will surely be lost. As long as the Body Sect remains passive, our position will not change drastically."
After some contemplation, Du Busi made his decision.
Everyone said he was reckless, but little did they know that he always made reasonable predictions before taking any action.
If he knew defeat was certain, why would he throw his life away?
The others in the Body Sect also agreed with this command, as nothing was more important than the safety of the Body Sect's members.
Minutes passed quickly.
The price of this auction item skyrocketed to 2 billion Gold Soul Coins, and everyone continued fiercely competing, all determined to obtain this artifact containing the power of the gods.
Jiang Li, seeing the intense competition from the top forces below, smiled and observed quietly, curious about which force would eventually win the auction.
Would it be Shrek Academy?
Or the Holy Spirit Sect?
Perhaps Haotian Sect?
After all, only these three forces seemed capable of affording it, and each of them had at least two Limit Douluo-level powerhouses.
"Hmm, the Body Sect hasn't made a move. It seems Du Busi isn't as reckless as the rumors say."
Jiang Li's attention shifted to the Body Sect. From the beginning, he had been observing the top forces, but the Body Sect remained unmoving, never placing a bid.
Looking at Du Busi and the others, Jiang Li guessed that the Body Sect had no intention of meddling in this situation, and he highly admired this decision.
Though Du Busi had broken through to the Limit Douluo level, it was clear he could not match the other forces. If the Body Sect fought for the auction item, it would surely end in heavy casualties.
"Master, aren't we going to bid? Although the Soul Beast clan cannot accept the godly position inheritance in this artifact, if a human soul master obtains it, wouldn't that create another god-level powerhouse?"
Emperor Tian of the Soul Beast clan was eager to act, not wanting to watch another human soul master become a top-tier powerhouse capable of threatening the Soul Beasts.
"Don't worry. This is only a half-finished artifact. As Star Auction Pavilion mentioned, the godly position is incomplete. To break through and become a god with this, it would take years, perhaps decades."
"And since Star Auction Pavilion's auctions always affect the continent's situation, maybe the Soul Beast clan can produce a few divine beasts of their own. You might have a chance to cross the million-year boundary with their help."
Gu Yue Na shared her thoughts.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tian and the others showed longing in their eyes. The million-year boundary was the true realm of divine beasts, something every fierce beast longed to break through. But due to the Heavenly Tribulation and the watchful eyes of the divine realm, the Soul Beast clan had been unable to cross this boundary.
Now, with Star Auction Pavilion's appearance, they had new hope. As long as the right opportunity arose, the Soul Beast clan would spare no expense to bid for it.
More time passed.
"5 billion Gold Soul Coins!"
Jing Hongchen raised his paddle without hesitation, increasing his bid from 4.5 billion to 5 billion.
At this price, the top forces like the Holy Spirit Sect and Shrek Academy showed surprise, as they did not have that much in hand.
It seemed that this artifact containing the godly position inheritance would finally fall into the hands of Mingde Hall.
At this moment, Mu En, Xuan Zi, Titan, Niu Tian, Du Busi , Zhong Li Wu, and many other Limit Douluo powerhouses all focused their eyes on Jing Hongchen.
Their gazes were filled with greed, surprise, regret, and loss—complex emotions swirling in their eyes.
Jing Hongchen naturally felt the pressure from the Limit Douluo-level auras and began to sweat profusely. Mingde Hall now had no way to retreat.
He hurriedly used several ninth-level soul tools to counteract the invisible pressure from the Limit Douluo auras.
The pressure was overwhelming, and for an ordinary Title Douluo like him, it was a huge mental burden.
However, Jing Hongchen comforted himself, feeling a bit better knowing that he had a taboo item created by Mingde Hall in his storage soul tool.
He believed that with that item, even if several Limit Douluo took action, they would be able to safely leave Star Auction Pavilion and return to Mingde Hall.
Once they returned, most of the danger would be over.
"Mingde Hall, huh? Interesting."
Zhong Li Wu from the Holy Spirit Sect's gaze shifted toward Jing Hongchen, falling into deep thought.
Although the Holy Spirit Sect and Mingde Hall had cooperation, this final auction item was related to the godly position. Even the best of partnerships might turn sour because of it.
What intrigued Zhong Li Wu was how Jing Hongchen dared to bid for this item, facing so many Limit Douluo-level powerhouses.
This made him even more curious about Mingde Hall.
"Strange, as far as I know, Jing Hongchen shouldn't have such courage. This auction item is enough to make all the top powerhouses take it seriously."
At this moment, Xian Lin'er from Shrek Academy spoke up.
Though Mingde Hall was powerful, Jing Hongchen had always been cautious. There was no way he would take such a risk, forcing the destruction of his own power by winning this auction item.
"It's likely that Mingde Hall's soul tool technology has advanced, and they may have even developed the legendary tenth-level soul tool."
Mu En, too, was confused by Jing Hongchen's actions, but after some thought, he gradually began to form a conclusion.
Everyone knew that even though Mingde Hall owned many ninth-level soul tools, it was impossible for them to withstand the actions of several Limit Douluo.
Only the legendary tenth-level soul tool, with its unknown mystery and power, could achieve such a feat.
"Mu Lao, this can't be possible, right? Could Mingde Hall really have developed the tenth-level soul tool?"
Xian Lin'er felt a sense of disbelief. Shrek Academy hadn't even figured out the ninth-level soul tools, so how could Mingde Hall have created the tenth-level soul tool?
"It should be true. If it's not Mingde Hall, I can't think of anyone else who could have the courage to forcibly take the artifact from the hands of several Limit Douluo."
Mu En sighed, his eyes fixed on Jing Hongchen.
He truly wanted to see just how much power the tenth-level soul tool could unleash.
As time passed, soul tools became central to warfare, and if the tenth-level soul tool truly existed, it could change the outcome of a war.
This forced Mu En to reconsider the role of soul tool technology and Mingde Hall's position.
"Could this have something to do with the Heavenly Fire Essence they won before?"
Xian Lin'er suddenly thought of the Heavenly Fire Essence that appeared in an earlier auction. Just a small amount could elevate the soul tool's level.
She hadn't heard about Mingde Hall developing the tenth-level soul tool, but now she suspected that they might have used the Heavenly Fire Essence to upgrade their ninth-level soul tools into tenth-level ones.
When Xian Lin'er spoke, Mu En and the elders of the Sea God Pavilion fell silent, tacitly accepting this possibility.
There had been a precedent before: a bit of Heavenly Fire Essence could upgrade a seventh-level soul tool to an eighth-level one. Given the considerable amount of Heavenly Fire Essence from that auction, it was indeed possible to elevate a ninth-level soul tool to the legendary tenth level.
"This is troublesome."
Xian Lin'er sighed lightly. Shrek Academy's soul tool technology had fallen behind Mingde Hall by a great margin.
Now, with Mingde Hall having created the legendary tenth-level soul tool, how long would it take for the academy to catch up?
(END CHAPTER)
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