Chapter 221: Another Godhood Auction Item?
This Bloodthirsty Demon Ape soul bone was truly exceptional, its value no less than that of a hundred-thousand-year soul bone—how could anyone present not be tempted by it?
"One hundred million gold soul coins!"
Du Bushi of the Body Sect raised his paddle without hesitation and joined the bidding.
He had already attained the rank of Limit Douluo, yet his sect still faced immense pressure from powers like Shrek Academy and the Holy Spirit Cult.
Worse still, Xu Tianran of the Sun Moon Empire was also a Limit Douluo—and possessed an artifact.
To survive the political chaos looming over the continent, Du Bushi had to secure this soul bone and strengthen the Body Sect before disaster struck.
Only by rapidly increasing his power could he ensure his sect's safety in the storms to come.
Moreover, the Bloodthirsty skill suited him perfectly. As a wielder of a Body Martial Soul, his combat potential already stood among the strongest of his level.
If he could boost his power fourfold, no one short of a god would be able to oppose him.
That absolute confidence came from the might of his Body Martial Soul.
As time passed, the bidding grew increasingly fierce.
Several minutes later, Du Bushi gritted his teeth and called out his final price—one billion six hundred million gold soul coins.
At that number, nearly every faction fell silent.
After some thought, Xu Tianran also withdrew.
The most significant auction item was always the very last one. During the previous auction, a damaged artifact imbued with divine inheritance had appeared, completely transforming his power.
Perhaps the final item in this auction would once again bring something equally world-shaking.
After weighing the pros and cons, Xu Tianran decided to give up the soul bone and focus entirely on what was to come.
Other top factions reached the same conclusion and gradually withdrew as well.
"One billion six hundred million gold soul coins, once!"
"One billion six hundred million gold soul coins, twice!"
"One billion six hundred million gold soul coins, three times!"
"Since there are no further bids, I hereby announce that this eighty-thousand-year Bloodthirsty Demon Ape soul bone is sold for one billion six hundred million gold soul coins!"
After confirming that no one else continued, Ling Yun brought down the auction hammer, finalizing the sale.
As the item officially changed hands, the entire audience felt their anticipation rise once again.
Up next was the grand finale—the last and most mysterious auction item.
Hearts pounded, a strong premonition echoing among them all: the final treasure would be extraordinary.
Even those too poor to compete wanted at least to witness it with their own eyes and experience the intensity firsthand.
Once the soul bone was handed over to Du Bushi of the Body Sect, Ling Yun returned to the stage, her expression composed but her eyes gleaming with allure.
She could feel everyone's burning curiosity—and truthfully, she shared their excitement.
When her Pavilion Master had first shown her the final item, even she had been left in disbelief, suspecting it might have been presented by mistake.
It was that rare and precious.
But since the Pavilion Master had chosen to auction it, he undoubtedly had a purpose. All she needed to do was follow orders.
"All right, I believe everyone has been eagerly waiting for the final auction item," Ling Yun said with a faint, mysterious smile, sweeping her gaze across the hall. "Allow me to hint at this much—it bears a remarkable resemblance to the final, headlining item from our previous auction."
"What? The last time, the concluding item was that incomplete artifact imbued with divine inheritance!"
"Could it be that this one is also connected to godhood?"
"What exactly is the Star Auction Pavilion planning? Two consecutive auctions showcasing items linked to becoming a god? Are they plotting something grand?"
The revelation stunned the audience. Breaths grew heavier, their excitement spiking to unrestrained levels.
Every participant stared at Ling Yun in rapt attention—especially powerhouses like Mu En and Xuan Zi from Shrek Academy, Zhongli Wu from the Holy Spirit Cult, and Du Bushi from the Body Sect.
For these legendary figures, godhood was the ultimate temptation.
The last auction's divine inheritance artifact—a damaged miniature tower—had nearly ignited a full-scale war across the Douluo Continent.
It had taken immense restraint from every side to avoid catastrophic conflict.
That alone proved how irresistible the promise of divinity was to the great powers of the world.
Now, the Pavilion had once again brought forth an object related to ascension to godhood. How could the crowd remain calm?
Many spectators already foresaw the inevitable: once this auction concluded, chaos and bloodshed would surely follow.
"Again with godhood? What exactly is the Pavilion trying to achieve?" murmured several skeptics.
Even within the ranks of the soul beasts, Gu Yuena, Di Tian, and the others exchanged puzzled looks.
The Star Auction Pavilion's motives were difficult to read.
By all logic, they had already birthed one new god not long ago. Why release another such opportunity so soon?
Wouldn't the emergence of a new god potentially threaten their own existence?
"Unfortunately," sighed Bear Lord, "chances to achieve godhood are forever out of reach for our kind."
Bound by the Divine Realm's surveillance and restrictions, the soul beasts were forever denied the path to divinity.
All they could hope for was for their ruler, Gu Yuena, to completely recover from her wounds, ascend to the Divine Realm, and free them from that curse once and for all.
"Let's wait and see," Gu Yuena said softly. "I have a feeling this final auction item may hold a surprise for the soul beasts as well."
She had an inexplicable intuition that this last treasure carried extraordinary origins—perhaps even the potential for beasts to achieve godhood through it.
It wasn't impossible.
The Star Auction Pavilion's abilities seemed to diverge from the Divine Realm's own laws; many of their treasures appeared capable of eluding divine perception.
Gu Yuena wouldn't even be shocked if the Pavilion presented a method for soul beasts to ascend to godhood without the Divine Realm's interference.
"Master... you mean to say that this final item might allow our kind to become gods?" Di Tian's voice trembled slightly, his heart pounding with excitement.
If true, this could change everything for the soul beast race.
Hope ignited within him for the first time in countless years.
Bear Lord, Bi Ji, and the Ten Thousand Demon King also watched eagerly, their expectations set high for what would come next.
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