Chapter 181: Unknown Threat
"Indeed, although the Star Auction Pavilion states that the curse power may severely injure stronger individuals, if a soul master of the same level casts the curse, the target might be severely wounded and fall into a near-death state."
At this point, a strange smile appeared on Zhong Liwu's face. He decided that, while he could forgo bidding on the other items in the auction, he absolutely had to acquire these three puppets.
If Shrek Academy lost a Limit Douluo-level expert, it would be a monumental piece of good news for Spirit Hall.
It would also allow Spirit Hall's subsequent plans to be implemented flawlessly.
"For now, do not consider the other items in the auction. Prioritize using our funds to compete for these three puppets," Zhong Liwu commanded, signaling to his subordinates to focus their attention entirely on the first auction item.
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Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy, everyone was deeply shocked by the Curse Puppet.
"Old Mu, this Curse Puppet must not fall into Spirit Hall's hands. If it does, all the powerful forces on Douluo Continent will be thrown into panic," said Elder Xuan, his tone grave.
"Especially after the previous battle between Shrek Academy and Spirit Hall, if Spirit Hall acquires this Curse Puppet, Shrek Academy will face unprecedented turmoil."
At that moment, Elder Xuan stared intently at the most prominent Curse Puppet by Jiang Li's side, his eyes filled with immense seriousness.
According to the Star Auction Pavilion's description of the Curse Puppet, if a Limit Douluo-level expert used this puppet...
Aside from himself and Mu En, no one else in Shrek Academy would be safe from a fate of certain death.
Even he and Mu En themselves wouldn't necessarily be able to withstand the full force of a Limit Douluo-level curse.
If Spirit Hall truly obtained this Curse Puppet, Shrek Academy would fall into a catastrophe like never before.
"Indeed, the power of this Curse Puppet is just too overwhelming. I don't understand why the Star Auction Pavilion is auctioning it off. What are they trying to accomplish?" Mu En murmured to himself, his gaze turning towards Jiang Li, trying to discern what his true intentions were.
No matter how he looked at it, this Curse Puppet seemed to be an ominous object.
No matter which faction acquired it, it would ultimately become a ticking time bomb in the hearts of all forces.
"Sigh, well, forget about the Star Auction Pavilion's intentions. No matter what, we must secure this Curse Puppet. It cannot fall into Spirit Hall's hands," Mu En sighed, his eyes filled with a determined look.
Thus, Shrek Academy prepared for the auction with all their might.
Not just Spirit Hall and Shrek Academy, but also the Body Sect, Haotian Sect, Sun and Moon Empire, Star Luo Empire, and many other factions were all preparing to fiercely compete for the Curse Puppet.
After all, its power was just too unparalleled, and no one wanted to see it fall into the hands of an enemy faction.
"I believe everyone now understands the functions of these three puppets," Jiang Li announced, his voice clear and authoritative.
"Therefore, these three puppets will be auctioned together, starting at 10 million Gold Soul Coins, with each bid increasing by no less than 10 million Gold Soul Coins!"
After ensuring that everyone understood the items, Jiang Li raised his auction hammer and declared the auction officially open.
In truth, Jiang Li had his own reasons for auctioning off these three puppets.
The Substitute Death Puppet and the Clone Puppet weren't that precious, but among these three puppets, the Curse Puppet was undoubtedly the most valuable.
However, in his eyes, even the Curse Puppet wasn't that significant.
This Curse Puppet could only kill a soul master whose strength was lower than the user's. As for someone stronger than the user, it would only severely injure them.
When you summed it up, the cost-effectiveness wasn't very high!
A 99th-level Limit Douluo could kill a 98th-level Title Douluo with relative ease as long as they could lure the opponent out.
Thus, the Curse Puppet could only serve as a supplemental tool that allowed for indiscriminate attacks.
No matter where the target hid, they could be cursed and killed. It was a more convenient way to kill.
But it only had one use!
However, Jiang Li had completely underestimated how other factions on Douluo Continent viewed the Curse Puppet.
After all, not every faction had the same foundation as Star Auction Pavilion.
Moreover, the power structure of the continent was complex, and every faction was unwilling to let another force acquire this Curse Puppet.
Each faction was determined to succeed, and they were all fiercely competing to secure the Curse Puppet.
"10 million Gold Soul Coins!"
At this moment, the representative from the Star Luo Empire raised their auction paddle, entering the competition.
Other factions quickly followed suit, raising their paddles with a determination to win.
"20 million Gold Soul Coins!"
"30 million Gold Soul Coins!"
"50 million Gold Soul Coins!"
"..."
Whether it was Spirit Hall, Shrek Academy, the Body Sect, or the Haotian Sect, almost all factions had entered the bidding war.
"200 million Gold Soul Coins!"
At that moment, Di Tian was the first to raise his paddle, without wasting any time with the other factions. He raised the price to 200 million Gold Soul Coins.
After all, he didn't want to waste too much time with the human soul masters. No matter what, these three puppets were meant for the Soul Beast Clan.
When the many factions heard this enormous price, they immediately knew it had to be Di Tian.
Sure enough, the crowd's gaze shifted to see Di Tian raising his paddle.
Although most factions were uncertain about whether they could win the Curse Puppet, they were still willing to give it a try.
However, some smaller factions quietly thought to themselves.
Compared to letting the human soul masters obtain it, maybe it was a reasonable arrangement for the Soul Beast Clan to take the Curse Puppet.
The true targets of the Curse Puppet were the top factions on Douluo Continent, such as Shrek Academy, Spirit Hall, etc.
If the Soul Beast Clan really used the Curse Puppet to kill human soul masters...
The first targets would also be the top Title Douluo-level experts from Shrek Academy, Spirit Hall, and others.
At this point, most of the medium and small factions silently made plans, thinking that if the price went too high, they would just give up the competition and let the Soul Beast Clan have the three puppets.
Spirit Hall and Shrek Academy naturally realized this and were unwilling to back down.
They didn't want the Soul Beast Clan to get the Curse Puppet.
Faced with this unknown threat, holding onto it themselves was the safest option.
(END CHAPTER)
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