Chapter 295: A Long Sword—A Divine Artifact?
"Master, it's time for us to step in."
Di Tian, leader of the Soul Beast Clan, watched as the number of competing factions dwindled. The corners of his lips curved into a mysterious smile before he straightened his expression and turned toward Gu Yuena.
"Good. The Scattering Beans into Soldiers divine art is of utmost importance to our Soul Beast Clan. We must not allow it to fall into the hands of human soul masters. Otherwise, it could bring us great trouble."
Gu Yuena nodded slightly, her silver eyes glowing with resolve.
She could see it clearly—this divine art seemed limitless in its potential. If she herself wielded it, she could temporarily manifest a vast host of million-year soul beasts.
The Soul Beast Clan had very few divine-level beings—only she and Bi Ji.
In their inevitable war against the Divine Realm, even their combined strength alone would not be enough to ensure victory.
Now, with the appearance of Scattering Beans into Soldiers, one of her greatest difficulties was finally resolved.
Even though those conjured million-year beasts would exist briefly, they would still be powerful enough to safeguard their kin.
This divine art would prove invaluable for her grand plan to attack the Gods.
"Sixty billion gold soul coins."
Di Tian lifted his bidding paddle without hesitation, decisively entering the competition.
The hall fell silent. Every gaze turned toward the Soul Beast delegation in shock and awe.
Many who had already withdrawn from bidding exchanged knowing looks—everything was happening exactly as they had predicted.
The Soul Beasts would never simply watch from the sidelines.
This divine art, equally precious to humans and beasts, was a treasure that could alter the world.
Of course, the Soul Beast Clan would never allow it to fall into human hands.
"Damn it… the Soul Beasts have joined in. This just got complicated."
The remaining competitors—Xu Tiannan of the Sun Moon Empire and Niu Tian of the Clear Sky Sect—both frowned, their faces tightening in frustration.
Despite knowing the Soul Beasts' immense wealth and power, neither was willing to give up without a fight.
"Sixty-two billion gold soul coins."
Xu Tiannan gritted his teeth, firmly raising his paddle.
"Sixty-three billion."
Niu Tian's deep voice followed immediately as he added his own bid.
He too refused to surrender such a priceless art.
"Seventy billion."
Di Tian's tone was calm but absolute as he crushed both human bids.
He had the wealth—and the will—to end this swiftly. He had no interest in wasting words with humans.
The expressions of the Sun Moon Empire and the Clear Sky Sect darkened.
It was obvious: Di Tian intended to claim Scattering Beans into Soldiers at any cost.
How could they match the resources of the Soul Beasts? It was futile.
Reluctantly, both factions sighed.
Still, pride would not allow them to concede easily. They continued to raise their bids stubbornly—
Until Di Tian finally declared eighty billion gold soul coins.
At that point, they both fell silent.
Neither could continue. Even if they somehow scraped together a hundred billion, Di Tian would simply exceed them again.
Rather than throw their fortunes away, they accepted defeat, choosing instead to conserve their strength for the remaining auctions.
Ling Yun, seeing no further bids, knew the result was sealed.
"Eighty billion gold soul coins—once."
"Eighty billion—twice."
"Eighty billion—thrice."
"No further bids," she said clearly. "Then I hereby announce that Scattering Beans into Soldiers has been sold for eighty billion gold soul coins."
After confirming no opposition, her auction gavel fell decisively with a crisp—clang!
The hall shuddered as if acknowledging the conclusion of this monumental exchange.
Di Tian's expression did not change.
Everything had gone exactly as he expected.
When the Soul Beast Clan wanted something, no rival could hope to take it from them.
Among the human factions, some heaved sighs of relief, while others grew increasingly fearful.
The Soul Beasts were already terrifyingly strong. With this divine art now in their grasp, they could potentially call forth countless million-year beasts at will.
The mere thought sent chills through the hearts of many.
Would this be the beginning of the end for humankind?
Each faction secretly began drafting contingencies. The Soul Beast Clan could not be allowed to grow stronger.
If they did, humanity's era might soon come to an end.
Moments later, as the tension began to ease, the air inside the Starry Auction Pavilion turned calm once more.
Ling Yun cleared her throat softly and smiled.
"I believe many of you are still brimming with excitement," she said smoothly. "Then allow me to assure you—our next item will not disappoint."
With a graceful motion of her right hand, a dazzling flash of icy blue light shimmered into existence.
"Boom!"
A burst of chilling power exploded into the air as a long sword materialized before everyone's eyes.
Instantly, the temperature across the hall plummeted. The very air froze, turning sharp as crystal.
Had Ling Yun not swiftly sealed the released energy, the weaker cultivators in the audience would have turned into ice statues on the spot.
Even so, many lower-ranked soul masters shivered violently, their soul power flickering under the oppressive cold.
The strongest among them—Limit Douluos—could feel the sword's terrifying presence reverberating through their souls.
"What powerful cold energy… it's the very essence of absolute ice!"
"That aura—it feels identical to that of a divine artifact! Could this icy blue sword actually be a flawless divine weapon?"
A collective murmur rose from the crowd.
The Starry Auction Pavilion had dealt in divine-related treasures before—the broken tower artifact, and later, the half-divine Golden Dragon Spear.
Those two had carried traces of true divine essence, though they were imperfect.
Yet the aura emanating from this sword surpassed both by countless degrees.
It shimmered like a piece of eternity—pure, flawless, and alive.
A dangerous suspicion began forming in everyone's minds.
Could it be that this icy blue longsword before them was exactly what they thought—
A complete, unblemished, world-destroying divine artifact?
(END CHAPTER)
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