Chapter 218: The Third Auction Item: Talismans
"What a pity. If only I had been able to claim that Nine-Yao Divine Lotus, I would have had a one hundred percent chance of surviving my next tribulation."
The Snow Emperor's gaze lingered on the lotus from earlier, and a faint trace of regret crossed her heart.
The vitality radiating from that treasure had been far too pure and powerful—she had never encountered anything comparable in all her life. Nothing she had ever seen could rival that lotus in terms of the strength of its life force.
Still, she dared not harbor even the slightest thought of seizing it by force. After all, that woman was none other than the Soul Beast Empress herself—Gu Yuena.
At that moment, the Snow Emperor finally recognized the true power of the Star Auction Pavilion. They truly possessed treasures that could not be found anywhere else in the world.
If that was the case, then by attending future auctions, there might actually be a chance for her to obtain a treasure capable of increasing her chances of transcending her next heavenly tribulation.
This thought made her look forward to the rest of the auction even more eagerly.
"Teacher, is it really true that this Nine-Yao Divine Lotus can heal all wounds in the world?"
Huo Yuhao's curiosity burned brighter than ever as he asked Electrolux inside his Spiritual Sea.
Neither the Ice Emperor nor Tianmeng Iceworm had recognized the lotus earlier, but perhaps Electrolux—someone from another world—might know its origin.
"The information they shared isn't wrong," came Electrolux's calm voice. "In terms of sheer life force, this Nine-Yao Divine Lotus does not quite surpass the piece of Life Gold Di Tian once revealed."
"However, its true uniqueness lies not in quantity but in quality. The level of its life energy far exceeds anything that could naturally exist on this continent."
"Of course, there is another possibility—the Nine-Yao Divine Lotus might undergo a form of self-evolution after certain eras pass. For it to reach this level of life force, it must have existed for at least five hundred thousand years."
His voice echoed slowly through Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Sea.
The Ice Emperor, Tianmeng, and Huo Yuhao were all left astonished.
The Nine-Yao Divine Lotus was far more extraordinary than they had imagined.
"What a shame. If I had obtained that lotus just now, passing my four-hundred- or even five-hundred-thousand-year tribulation would have been no problem at all," sighed the Ice Emperor, casting a glare at the embarrassed Tianmeng Iceworm.
It was his fault, after all, that she had been dragged into their current predicament.
Though Tianmeng's expression turned awkward, he merely smiled and stayed silent—what was done was done.
"The second auction item has concluded perfectly. Now, allow me to unveil the third auction item."
As the audience settled down, Ling Yun raised her right hand slightly, signaling everyone to quiet.
With a graceful wave of her hand, three yellow slips of paper appeared on the platform.
Though they looked rather plain, they emanated a faint yet powerful aura that disturbed the soul power in the surrounding air.
"Yellow paper? What's so special about this auction item?"
"Just wait—you'll see. If I'm not mistaken, this item will be no less valuable than the previous two."
"Every time the Star Auction Pavilion presents something new, it's always something we've never even heard of before."
As the three slips of paper appeared in full view, countless soul masters exchanged puzzled looks, their curiosity piqued.
After all the surprises from previous items, few dared to speculate this time.
Their guesses had always been wrong before, so it was better to wait quietly for the Pavilion to reveal the truth.
"This third auction item consists of three talismans. The concept of talismans has never before existed on the Douluo Continent, so today we shall introduce this extraordinary creation to you."
"A talisman," Ling Yun explained, "is a special kind of paper imbued with great power. By inscribing laws, energies, or rules upon it, the talisman can unleash tremendous effects beyond imagination."
"The three talismans before me are the Barrier Talisman, the Heavenly Thunder Talisman, and the Teleportation Talisman. I believe the names themselves already give you some idea of their functions."
As Ling Yun spoke, the crowd's eyes brightened in understanding, though many still wore skeptical expressions.
The talismans appeared no different from ordinary yellow paper. Could such simple sheets truly possess such astonishing power?
"Let me explain their functions briefly," Ling Yun continued. "The Barrier Talisman allows the user to form a protective barrier, concealing all traces of soul power and aura within it. Those outside will be completely unable to detect your presence. It's the ideal talisman for secluded cultivation in unfamiliar places."
"The second, the Heavenly Thunder Talisman, as the name implies, is an offensive talisman. Once activated, it summons massive heavenly lightning capable of unleashing destructive power on a catastrophic scale."
"The third is the Teleportation Talisman—a life-saving artifact. It allows instantaneous movement to any chosen location, leaving no residual aura behind."
Ling Yun's concise explanation left the crowd deeply contemplative.
If these talismans' power was not particularly strong, then purchasing them would seem wasteful.
However, since they had been chosen as the third auction item, they clearly possessed extraordinary value. The power they could unleash likely far exceeded their imagination.
From Ling Yun's words, it was also clear that these talismans were most likely one-time-use items.
"May I ask," one soul master stood up, voicing a question, "how powerful are these talismans exactly? Is their strength fixed, or does it depend on the user's cultivation level?"
"There's no need to worry," Ling Yun replied gently. "Indeed, just as you guessed, a talisman's power directly depends on how much soul power is infused into it."
"For instance, take the Heavenly Thunder Talisman. If a Titled Douluo were to inject all of his soul power into it, each bolt of lightning it unleashed would possess destructive strength equivalent to a full-power strike from that Titled Douluo."
"Moreover, the talisman can continuously summon lightning for an entire minute."
"As for the Barrier Talisman and the Teleportation Talisman, the principle is the same—the more soul power you provide, the greater their strength, range, and duration."
Ling Yun's calm, detailed explanation resolved the crowd's doubts, leaving them even more eager for the bidding to begin.
(END CHAPTER)
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