Chapter 235: A Shocking Auction Item
"How is that possible? To alter the cultivation environment of an entire region—that's akin to manipulating the very laws of heaven and earth!"
"Even though our Master is a half-step God King, not even she could accomplish such a feat. Just what kind of origin does this scroll have?"
Di Tian's usually steady voice trembled as he exclaimed.
The power described was simply beyond comprehension.
For the Soul Beast race, the Lake of Life in the core of the Star Dou Great Forest was their most sacred ground.
It was saturated with immense vitality and soul power—the perfect environment for cultivation.
Even such a place, however, had been formed only after tens of thousands of years of natural evolution. Not even humans could artificially create something comparable.
That was why Di Tian was so stunned by the Spirit Land Contract Scroll's power.
"Di Tian, we must get that scroll at all costs. If we use it on the Lake of Life—where cultivation is already extraordinarily fast—doubling that speed could change everything."
"With it, more of us might survive the next great tribulation, and the cultivation speed of our entire Soul Beast race will soar."
Bi Ji, equally shocked, turned to Di Tian, urging him to claim it no matter the cost.
"This treasure must belong to our Soul Beast race. Only in our hands can it truly serve its purpose."
Di Tian's tone was calm but resolute. His intent to win the scroll was absolute.
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Shrek Academy.
"This Spirit Land Contract Scroll—we must obtain it as well. Our Sea God Island already has the Golden Tree; cultivation there is among the best on the continent."
"If we were to add the scroll's effects to that area, Shrek Academy could produce even more top-level powers."
Elder Xuan spoke firmly, his expression serious.
Within the human world, Sea God Island was already one of the fastest places for cultivation. Imagining its growth after being enhanced by the scroll left them breathless.
"Indeed. Such a treasure cannot be allowed to slip away," Elder Mu agreed. "We will bid for it."
Besides Shrek Academy and the Soul Beast race, other top factions—including the Sun Moon Empire and the Holy Spirit Cult—prepared to join the battle for it.
"By the way," one soul master asked from below, "how long does the Spirit Land Contract Scroll's effect last?"
According to the Pavilion's introduction, the effects would remain indefinitely, as long as the scroll itself wasn't destroyed.
But there were no explicit limits mentioned.
"In theory, it has no time limit," Jiang Li answered. "However, once it alters an area, that location becomes intrinsically linked to the scroll itself."
"If either the scroll or the area is damaged, both will suffer degradation. Should either be completely destroyed, the transformation will collapse, and all will return to nothingness."
"So, whichever faction obtains the scroll must not only protect the artifact but also safeguard the enhanced land itself. Any damage suffered by one will impact the other equally."
Jiang Li explained carefully, ensuring every listener understood the risks.
Many in the audience looked solemn; they had been thinking too simplistically.
Even so, nearly all agreed that such a treasure was worthy of being treated as a sect's foundational heritage.
Di Tian, however, showed little reaction. The Lake of Life was already a forbidden zone for humans. There was almost no chance of it being harmed.
Once the scroll was placed deep beneath the lake, and with their Master guarding the forest, not even the Divine Realm could easily damage it.
"These are the main details and cautions regarding the Spirit Land Contract Scroll," Jiang Li concluded. "Now, I formally announce the second auction item: the Spirit Land Contract Scroll. Starting bid—twenty million gold soul coins. Minimum increase—ten million."
He raised his gavel and struck once, signaling the beginning of the auction.
Almost instantly, Yan Shaozhe of Shrek Academy lifted his paddle.
"Thirty million gold soul coins."
Shrek Academy had already made their decision. Their future depended on this item. Yan Shaozhe's resolve was absolute—he would not lose it.
"Forty million gold soul coins."
Poison Undying from the Body Sect followed quickly. He refused to miss out.
Their sect's cultivation grounds were far from ideal; with the scroll's power, they could transform them, ensuring a new generation of prodigies.
Just as they had planned, they aimed to seize as many early items as possible to secure dominance in this auction.
"Sixty million gold soul coins."
From below, Zhongli Wu also raised his voice, joining the fray.
Soon, the major powers—Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Sun Moon Empire's Xu Tiannan, Mingdetang's Jing Hongchen—all entered the competition.
The price surged rapidly, soon surpassing one hundred million gold soul coins, and continued to climb at astonishing speed.
Several minutes later, the bidding reached three hundred million—and still showed no sign of slowing.
Having stayed silent until now, Di Tian watched quietly. As the competition thinned, he made his move.
"Five hundred million gold soul coins."
The moment Di Tian's deep voice rang out, every gaze in the hall shifted toward the Soul Beast delegation.
Seeing Di Tian himself bidding, many of the strongest representatives from the human factions frowned.
After Bi Ji's ascension one month ago, their fear of Di Tian and the Soul Beast race had only deepened.
All knew Di Tian's usual bidding pattern—whenever he bid, it was with overwhelming power.
No human faction could match the Soul Beasts' bottomless resources.
After a moment of hesitation, Shrek Academy and the Body Sect both conceded, withdrawing from the race.
They could only allow the scroll to fall into the Soul Beasts' hands.
Jiang Li sighed inwardly. The same thing had happened before.
The top human factions simply dared not challenge Di Tian, knowing they couldn't compete.
Still, he couldn't complain—whenever Di Tian chose to buy, he always paid a generous price.
"Five hundred million gold soul coins, first call."
"Five hundred million, second call."
"Five hundred million, third and final call."
"Sold! The second auction item, the Spirit Land Contract Scroll, goes to the Soul Beast race for five hundred million gold soul coins."
He struck the gavel once more, ending the round.
(END CHAPTER)
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