Chapter 78 [The Fallen One]
On the auction stage, the atmosphere had been whipped up to a fever pitch.
The elegantly dressed host was flushed with excitement, his voice booming, "Distinguished guests! Please welcome our next auction item!"
The lights in the entire hall suddenly went out, plunging the venue into darkness.
Then, an incredibly dazzling spotlight struck precisely onto the square opening slowly appearing in the center of the stage.
Every gaze was fixed intently upon it.
In the seats below, Chao Wei and his two companions leaned forward slightly, Soul Power surging quietly within their bodies as they prepared to strike.
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The moment the lift rose and revealed the treasure would be the signal for them to throw the hall into chaos and seize their target!
In that instant when everyone held their breath, the lift rose steadily. Under the spotlight, what appeared was not the luster of any rare treasure.
Hair as silver-white as flowing moonlight almost shimmered with a hazy halo under the intense light. His features were so handsome they seemed otherworldly, yet lacked any hint of effeminacy—
It was Lin Xuan.
The entire hall fell into a deathly silence where a pin drop could be heard.
The ferocity and anticipation on Chao Wei's face froze instantly, turning into complete bewilderment. He subconsciously rubbed his eyes. "Wait? What— what the hell is going on?!"
The other two were also dazed, looking at each other in confusion. This thing wasn't on the auction list!
Inside VIP Box No. 1, a blonde woman's mouth hung slightly open, clearly stunned. "Uncle Tai, do today's auction items... include people?"
Tai Long's expression darkened instantly, a sharp light flickering in his cloudy old eyes as he slowly shook his head. "Your Highness, I'm afraid... he did not come with good intentions."
No one was more devastated than the host on stage.
He was still holding the card prepared for a passionate introduction of the treasure, but now he stared dumbfounded at the uninvited 'auction item' under the spotlight. His mind went blank, completely unsure how to handle this unprecedented situation.
The eerie silence lasted for several seconds.
Suddenly, from a VIP box on the second floor, a woman's voice rang out, slightly distorted by excessive excitement, "Five hundred thousand gold coins! I'm buying him!!!"
This voice was like a spark dropped into boiling oil.
"Eight hundred thousand!"
"One million!"
"One million two hundred thousand!"
One bid after another followed, mostly from female guests, and the price climbed at a staggering speed.
"Enough!!!"
Chao Wei stood up abruptly, his face ashen, eyes swirling with violence and killing intent. The other two followed closely behind as the three of them stepped forward together.
Boom!
A cold, evil Soul Power, thick with the scent of blood, erupted violently!
Two yellow, two purple, and three black—seven Soul Rings rose simultaneously from beneath their feet. The powerful pressure made the nearby guests' breath hitch, their faces turning pale.
After a brief, deathly silence, terrified screams finally tore through the ceiling of the auction house.
"Evil— Evil Soul Masters! It's Evil Soul Masters!"
"Run!"
The scene instantly fell into chaos.
Chao Wei didn't care about any of that. His only target was that white-haired kid on stage who had ruined his plan and dared to be so flamboyant!
In his view, this was definitely another group of audacious peers trying to beat them to the punch!
"Audacious brat! You dare to snatch what I've set my eyes on! You're looking for death!"
He roared as a giant shadow of a black bat emerged behind him. His body moved like a bolt of black lightning, shrouded in a bloody wind, as his fingers curved into claws and lunged straight for Lin Xuan on stage!
The remaining two followed on his left and right, flanking him in perfect coordination to block any possible escape route for Lin Xuan, the light of sinister Spirit Abilities already brewing in their hands.
Inside VIP Box No. 1, cold light flared in Tai Long's eyes. "Be careful, Your Highness. As expected, it's Evil Soul Masters causing trouble! That white-haired kid on stage is likely one as well—"
Facing Chao Wei, who was lunging with terrifying evil energy, and the lethal pincer attack from both sides, Lin Xuan, standing under the spotlight, did not panic in the slightest.
He smoothed his slightly messy hair and then looked at the pouncing trio of Chao Wei with a contemptuous gaze.
"Your heads are held too high."
"Not good!"
Chao Wei felt a sudden sense of dread and hurriedly forced his body to drop, but Chen Bin and the other person didn't have time to dodge.
Invisible Cleave: Dismantle strikes snapped out instantly, slashing across their defenseless chests as blood blossomed violently.
cursed markings emerged on his face, and a second pair of eyes opened, his sky-blue pupils turning a deep crimson.
Imperial Chef Martial Soul, possessed.
Unlike his indifferent expression on the surface, Lin Xuan felt like laughing internally.
Gojo Satoru's face combined with Sukuna's cursed markings, Mahoraga's Dharma Wheel of adaptation, and cursed tools hidden in the shadows—this image was truly sinister to think about.
One could only say he had already scared them to tears.
"He really is an Evil Soul Master!"
Tai Long's face darkened completely. He was originally just passing through with the young lady, but because the Soul Douluo stationed in this city had left on business, he had stayed to help watch over things for a few days.
Who would have thought that he'd run into such a mess by pure bad luck.
"Your Highness, I will take you away from here immediately. Once the city defense forces arrive and your safety is ensured, I will step in to kill these Evil Soul Masters."
"Alright." The blonde woman nodded and rose to leave.
But at that moment, Lin Xuan's voice suddenly drifted over, making them stop in their tracks instantly.
"You two in VIP Box No. 1, if you don't act now, when will you? Could it be that a dignified Soul Douluo powerhouse is actually afraid of a fight?"
Hearing this, the ones with the biggest reaction weren't Tai Long and the blonde woman, but rather Chao Wei's trio.
"What? There's a Soul Douluo powerhouse here?"
"No! Impossible! This kid must be lying to us to find a chance to escape!"
The more the three thought about it, the more it made sense, and they immediately charged at Lin Xuan again. But in the next moment, Lin Xuan lightly clapped his hands, and a terrifying pressure, like facing an abyss, descended from the sky!
Boom!!!
The ceiling of the auction house was instantly smashed open. Amidst the swirling dust and the trembling of the earth, a massive, pale shadow stepped out.
Divergent Sila Divine General Mahoraga! Descended!
"This— this aura— it's a Ti-Titled Douluo!!!"
Chao Wei's heart and soul were nearly shattered. The courage he had just mustered evaporated completely. His legs went weak, and he collapsed directly to the ground, unable to even conceive the thought of running away.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Oh, he's a spineless coward.
Tai Long and the blonde woman, who were in the middle of fleeing, were also frozen in place by this aura, not daring to take another step.
"To think it's a Titled Douluo-level Evil Soul Master—"
Cold sweat poured down Tai Long's forehead. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a wave of lingering fear; just a moment ago, he had actually threatened this Titled Douluo powerhouse!
There was certainly no running now. No matter how fast they ran, how could they escape the pursuit of a Titled Douluo?
"Your Highness, in a moment I will tie that person down. You find a chance to run, as far as possible. Rest assured, even if I die, I will not let you suffer the slightest harm!"
"Uncle Tai—"
Tears welled up in the blonde woman's eyes as she nodded with a sob.
But just then, Lin Xuan, having dealt with Chao Wei's trio, arrived in the corridor outside the VIP box.
"Flies dealt with. Time to greet the hosts."
Seeing Lin Xuan walking over with a leisurely pace, Tai Long immediately shielded the blonde woman behind him. He then bowed respectfully to Lin Xuan and said sincerely, "Your Excellency is a Titled Douluo, possessing majestic authority. May I be so bold as to ask for your Title?"
"This seat's title is Fallen Heaven," Lin Xuan said indifferently.
Fallen Heaven Douluo?
Tai Long had never heard of this title, but that didn't change the fact that the person before him was a Titled Douluo.
"Excellency Fallen Heaven, I was blind before and offended you with my words. I hope Your Excellency can find it in your heart to be magnanimous."
"If Your Excellency still harbors resentment, I, Tai Long, am willing to take full responsibility with my old life without a single complaint. I only ask—"
"I only ask that Your Excellency show mercy and spare my young lady. She— she has nothing to do with this matter."
Upon hearing this, the corners of Lin Xuan's lips curled into a half-smile. He looked at the blonde woman, chuckled, and shook his head. "Your young lady? From what I see, this bearing, this nobility, and the ability to make a Soul Douluo so loyally risk his life... I'm afraid this is no ordinary noble lady, but rather a— Princess, isn't she?"
Tai Long's body trembled, his eyes filled with horror.
Lin Xuan smiled inwardly, having confirmed his suspicion.
Blonde hair, a Soul Douluo guardian, appearing in the Star Luo Empire—when these traits were linked together, the identity of the blonde woman before him was already obvious.
Princess of the Star Luo Empire, Xu Jiujiu.
Tai Long's face froze completely, and the last shred of hope vanished.
"Your Excellency... what exactly will it take for you to spare... Her Highness?"
Lin Xuan feigned contemplation. After a moment, he said with a playful smile, "Simple. If you can last ten minutes against me without dying, I will let both of you go. How about it?"
Tai Long's pupils shrank.
Last ten minutes against a Titled Douluo?
What was the difference between that and dying instantly?
But he didn't hesitate, saying resolutely, "Fine! It's a deal! Please grant me your guidance, Your Excellency!"
Before his voice could fade, the Soul Power around him erupted, and a powerful white light shot into the sky!
Beneath his feet, two yellow, two purple, and four black—a total of eight Soul Rings in an optimal configuration—rose in sequence, fully displaying his powerful Soul Douluo pressure.
He gripped the air with his right hand, and a longsword that was silver-white throughout, with restrained luster yet emitting an incomparably sharp aura, appeared in his hand.
—The Windchaser Sword!
Facing Tai Long, who was waiting in solemn readiness with his Soul Power pushed to the limit, Lin Xuan merely clapped his hands casually.
In the next instant, Mahoraga suddenly locked onto Tai Long.
It raised its massive pale fist, capable of crushing mountains, and threw a punch at the area where Tai Long was!
Boom!!!
Wherever the fist passed, the air was compressed into a physical white sonic boom ring, instantly swallowing Tai Long along with half the structure of the VIP box he was in!
Almost at the same time, Xu Jiujiu in the corridor felt her vision blur. When her sight cleared again, a biting night wind hit her face, blowing her golden hair.
She was shocked to find that she was no longer inside the box, but standing on the edge of the auction house's roof, which was now a mess with a gaping hole.
Beneath her feet were broken tiles and twisted metal; in the distance were the scattered lights of the city and the faint sounds of commotion.
And the back of her collar was being held lightly by a slender, powerful hand.
It was as if he were carrying a disobedient kitten.
Withdrawing his gaze from Mahoraga and Tai Long fighting in the night sky, Lin Xuan turned to look at the stiff-bodied Xu Jiujiu, who didn't dare to move, and smiled slightly.
"Alright, now that the bothersome old man is temporarily away, distinguished Princess, next... shall we play a game?"
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