Chapter 196: Zhong Li Wu Takes Action, Buying Time
"To think it was Jing Hongchen from Mingde Hall who won it, this is really interesting."
Even Jiang Li was surprised at this moment.
Earlier, he had expected the forces with Limit Douluo-level experts like the Holy Spirit Sect, Shrek Academy, and Haotian Sect to be the ones to win.
But he never imagined that the final auction item would be won by Jing Hongchen.
As for whether Mingde Hall could come up with so much Gold Soul Coin, he didn't doubt it.
He was just curious about what kind of methods Jing Hongchen would employ to deal with the impending crisis.
He knew that although Mingde Hall's soul tool department was considered the best on the Douluo Continent, their overall soul master strength was still far weaker than that of the other powers on the continent.
Since the final price had already been determined, Jiang Li began to announce the final auction item's result.
"5 billion Gold Soul Coins, once!"
"5 billion Gold Soul Coins, twice!"
"5 billion Gold Soul Coins, three times!"
"Since no one is bidding further, I announce that the final auction item, the half artifact containing the godly position inheritance, is sold for 5 billion Gold Soul Coins!"
After confirming that no other forces raised the bid, Jiang Li immediately struck the gavel and officially ended the auction.
"Alright, this auction has concluded successfully. We welcome everyone to visit Star Auction Pavilion again in a month for the next auction."
As Jiang Li's words fell, the eyes of all the forces in the hall unconsciously turned toward Jing Hongchen and Mingde Hall.
On one hand, the top forces were filled with greed, eager to claim the item for themselves.
On the other hand, the smaller and mid-sized forces were watching with interest, curious to see how Mingde Hall would defend the artifact.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jing Hongchen hurriedly stood up and, after handing over 5 billion Gold Soul Coins to Star Auction Pavilion, finally obtained the artifact as he had hoped.
"Is this the artifact?"
When Jing Hongchen's hand touched the artifact, he felt an immense force gather in his palms, a power he deeply longed for.
He also sensed that the artifact contained a wildly violent energy.
"As expected, this is an artifact containing the power of the godly position, its power is indeed extraordinary."
Jing Hongchen hurriedly stored the artifact, his brow furrowing as he began to think about how to deal with the upcoming crisis.
His gaze shifted toward Xu Tianran, not far away.
"Let's leave directly. Everyone is in position. Afterward, we'll take that item out and leave Star Auction Pavilion as quickly as possible."
"According to the news, many powerful figures from other top forces on the Douluo Continent are gathering at Star Auction Pavilion. It's better to leave early to avoid any complications."
Xu Tianran used his spiritual power to transmit a message to Jing Hongchen, and the two exchanged a glance before preparing to leave.
"Alright."
Jing Hongchen nodded solemnly, then sent a stream of soul power into his storage soul tool.
Jing Hongchen, Xu Tianran, and many top powerhouses prepared to leave Star Auction Pavilion in the blink of an eye.
"Buzz, buzz, buzz!"
Just as they were about to leave, suddenly, a massive blood-red light enveloped the entire area, and an overwhelming Limit Douluo-level pressure immediately swept across the hall.
"Jing Hongchen, you should know that with the strength of Mingde Hall, you won't be able to keep this artifact. Why don't you just hand it over to me?"
"Don't worry, I won't let you suffer."
Zhong Li Wu appeared directly in front of Jing Hongchen, Xu Tianran, and the others, holding a scepter, his eyes gleaming with greedy light.
No matter what, this artifact had to belong to the Holy Spirit Sect today.
"Zhong Li Wu, what do you mean by this? Star Auction Pavilion's rule is that the highest bidder wins. Are you trying to forcibly take it?"
Jing Hongchen's face turned grim. At this point, he had officially torn the mask with the Holy Spirit Sect.
He never expected that the first to act would be the Holy Spirit Sect.
As expected, evil soul masters—completely disregarding the opinions of others.
"I have no choice. With your strength, you can't guard this artifact. Even if I don't step in, other forces won't let you leave peacefully."
As Zhong Li Wu's voice fell, Jing Hongchen glanced around and saw the top forces from Shrek Academy, Haotian Sect, and the Body Sect standing not far away.
He couldn't tell if they were just watching the show or, like Zhong Li Wu, planning to take action and seize the artifact.
"Alright, you don't need to make things difficult for the hall master. Actually, this soul tool is something I asked Hall Master Jing to help me auction," Xu Tianran stood up and spoke slowly.
At the same time, a powerful Limit Douluo-level pressure began to emanate from him.
A strong destructive force spread outward.
"Purple Huang Destroying Heaven Dragon! That's a martial soul with top-tier destructive power, capable of devastating destruction!" someone gasped.
"Your Highness, what are you planning to do? Are you trying to destroy the Sun Moon Empire?"
The attendants beside Xu Tianran looked shocked.
They had been paying attention to Xu Tianran's movements but didn't know how he had come to an agreement with Jing Hongchen to jointly bid for the artifact.
These attendants noticed the gazes of many top powerhouses, and their hearts sank.
With so many strong figures present, it seemed they would not be able to leave Star Auction Pavilion peacefully.
They felt a weight in their hearts, not expecting Xu Tianran to meddle in such an important matter. Not only would it affect them, but it seemed the Sun Moon Empire would soon face a storm.
Xu Tianran completely ignored the words of the attendants, and after today, when he returned to the Sun Moon Empire, he would settle accounts with them one by one.
The Sun Moon Empire was about to change masters.
"Zhong Li Wu, with the strength of the Sun Moon Empire, you still can't stop me. Honestly hand over the artifact, and perhaps the Sun Moon Empire can still continue its legacy."
Zhong Li Wu completely disregarded the Sun Moon Empire.
Although the Holy Spirit Sect had cooperated with the Sun Moon Empire and Mingde Hall many times in the past, this artifact, tied to the secret of becoming a god, meant that any force that stood in their way would become the Holy Spirit Sect's enemy.
"How about this? I'll try to buy time for you."
Xu Tianran's gaze locked onto Zhong Li Wu as he transmitted a message to Jing Hongchen.
He knew that the forbidden weapon developed by Mingde Hall required vast resources and time to activate, so his job now was to buy as much time as possible for Jing Hongchen.
"Almost there."
Cold sweat began to form on Jing Hongchen's forehead. The pressure from so many top powerhouses was not something an ordinary Title Douluo like him could bear.
"Hmm?"
Just as the atmosphere grew tense again, Zhong Li Wu suddenly had a bad premonition.
Soon, he noticed the strange look in Xu Tianran and Jing Hongchen's eyes. He suddenly sensed the powerful fluctuations of soul power around Jing Hongchen.
"You're stalling for time!"
Zhong Li Wu's cold gaze locked onto Xu Tianran, and the vast evil power in his hands, mixed with the strength of a Limit Douluo, instantly surged toward the front, shaking the entire hall with immense force.
(END CHAPTER)
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