Chapter 277: The Sword of Causality
In the area where Shrek Academy was seated, the atmosphere was so heavy it felt hard to breathe.
Tang Ya stared ahead, her fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white. Beibei rested a hand gently on her shoulder, his eyes filled with frustration and helplessness.
They all understood that Elder Mu's decision had been for the academy as a whole.
But watching a cultivation method so deeply tied to the Tang Sect fall into the hands of the Holy Spirit Church still left a bitter taste in their hearts.
Just as everyone thought this storm was about to settle, Ling Yun's voice sounded again, carrying a faintly mysterious smile.
"Next, let us take a look at the fourth item—a long sword capable of overturning everything."
As she spoke, a black sandalwood tray appeared on the auction platform, covered by a dark red velvet cloth.
The moment the cloth was lifted, collective gasps echoed throughout the hall.
It was a completely transparent longsword. Under the light, its blade refracted a glass-like luster, yet around the edge of the blade, faint wisps of crimson mist coiled endlessly.
Looking closer, those mists resembled countless twisted human faces, emitting a pulse that made one's heart tremble.
Even more eerie was this: whenever someone's gaze fell upon the sword, they would inexplicably feel a wave of dizziness, as if countless threads of causality were following their line of sight and winding themselves around them.
"This sword is called 'Causality.'"
Ling Yun's tone held unprecedented gravity.
"According to ancient records, it can sever all causal ties in this world. Whether it be grudges and enmities or the bonds of fate, all can be cut apart with a single strike."
"But in return, the wielder must endure the backlash of causality—the 'causes' you sever will return to you as 'effects' a hundredfold, and may even pull in everyone connected to you."
Her words plunged the hall into an even deeper shock.
Sever causality? Did that not mean one could rewrite the past and avoid calamity?
Yet that hundredfold backlash—how could any ordinary person endure it?
"This… this is practically a defiance of the heavens!"
A representative of one faction could not help exclaiming, "If you used it to sever a feud with a powerful enemy, wouldn't you be able to sleep peacefully afterward?"
"Idiot!"
Someone beside him retorted immediately, "You cut that feud, and when the backlash comes, your entire clan might be wiped out!"
All across the floor, top-level experts voiced their thoughts on the Sword of Causality.
Without exception, they were stunned by its terrifying effect—and even more unsettled by the consequences it might bring.
Most factions simply could not bear that kind of risk.
In the Body Sect's private box, Du Bushi muttered, "Our sect cultivates the flesh and respects causality. This sword… must not be touched."
He had originally been quite curious about the true nature of this auction item.
But he understood that the consequences of using such a sword were by no means something the Body Sect could afford.
Their sect had endured for tens of thousands of years. They could not allow one unknown sword of causality to drag them into ruin.
As long as they tread carefully, the Body Sect would remain safe.
Within the soul beast clan—
Di Tian also harbored thoughts toward the Sword of Causality, yet he showed little concern for its repercussions.
In general, the stronger the person who wielded this sword, the smaller the backlash they would likely suffer.
"My Lord, shall we try to obtain this Sword of Causality? With its aid, our chances of success when we one day attack the God Realm might greatly increase."
As he spoke, Di Tian turned to Gu Yuena, seeking her opinion.
"There is no need. Our soul beast clan will forgo this item. This sword must not be touched. The slightest misstep, and our entire race could be annihilated."
Gu Yuena shook her head lightly, but her tone was resolute.
As a half-step God King, and once the Silver Dragon King—one half of the Dragon God—she naturally understood the terrifying magnitude of causality.
Even at the height of his power, the Dragon God had never dared to meddle lightly with the forces of causality.
Both causality and destiny, once tampered with recklessly, would bring consequences no one could bear.
Di Tian bowed respectfully, his heart filled with shock. He had never expected their usually unshakable master to issue such a severe warning.
It seemed the price of wielding this Sword of Causality truly lay beyond their ability to endure, and he immediately abandoned any thought of bidding.
The soul beast clan had only just clawed their way back from the brink of extinction; they could not risk plunging into the abyss again for a single sword.
"I imagine many of you are unfamiliar with the concept of causality. In truth, the power of causality exists around every one of you. You cannot touch it or sense it directly, yet it quietly binds all things together."
"For example, planting a 'good cause' yields a 'good effect' (such as helping others and unexpectedly gaining fortune in return), while creating an 'evil cause' leads to an 'evil effect' (such as harming others and suffering retribution). Powerful individuals can wield causality as a weapon—by tracing past bonds (like grudges or favors), they can directly affect the 'result' linked to a target, without ever attacking physically (such as causing an enemy to suffer inexplicable disaster)."
"But the power of causality carries the risk of backlash. Forcibly interfering with it may set yourself ablaze. It is a mysterious and dangerous high-level system of power."
Ling Yun slowly explained the might of causal force.
After her explanation, many present still felt only bewilderment.
This kind of power was far too unfamiliar to them.
They could only imagine its effects in the abstract.
But one thing was clear: the power of causality was unimaginably strong, fully capable of killing without leaving a trace.
Yet the ultimate consequences were equally beyond what ordinary people could survive.
"The specific function of this Sword of Causality is as stated. Whoever wins it should exercise extreme caution when using it. Causality cannot be predicted; even God Kings in the God Realm cannot interfere with it."
After this brief introduction, Ling Yun did not elaborate further.
She prepared to announce the start of the sword's auction.
"The starting price for the Sword of Causality is fifty million gold soul coins, with each increase no less than ten million."
As her words fell, the entire hall of the Star Auction Pavilion fell into an eerie silence.
It was the complete opposite of the earlier frenzy.
Faced with this ultimate weapon, they both coveted its power and feared its backlash.
These two conflicting emotions churned back and forth in the hearts of all the top-tier experts present.
No one knew whether they should reach out to claim the Sword of Causality.
"Fifty million gold soul coins."
From Shrek Academy's section, Elder Xuan raised his bidding paddle after a long hesitation, entering the competition.
Originally, Shrek had no intention of becoming entangled with such power.
But given what had happened over the past month—especially the looming presence of the Abyssal Plane, which kept coveting the Douluo Continent from the shadows…
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