Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 2066 - 1147: The Final Auction Item, Betting on Cause and Effect! (2)

Particularly because all the participants in the bidding were once from outside major clans—each of these powerful clans possessed an existence capable of shaking the heavens and earth and altering the flow of the galaxy.

Therefore, as long as the potential profit exceeded the inherent risk, it was deemed worthwhile to become entangled in this particular thread of Cause and Effect.

However, the Mu Clan remained far too enigmatic, making them an entity that no one dared to provoke or become involved with.

Moreover, there was a persistent rumor indicating that the Fate Altar of the Mu Clan's Branch Lord had already returned to the Starry Sky of its own accord, signifying that his Dao Fruit remained intact and would, in time, reunite and reappear.

Despite these circumstances, Su Lin still allocated a sum exceeding 1.7 quadrillion to ultimately secure the bid for the Mu Clan Branch Lord's head.

The mere remains of a Quasi-Monarch were sufficient to deplete the resources of an entire Star Nebula Great Clan.

It was only that the Forbidden Giant's Essence Blood was not acquired this time.

Instead, it had been claimed by the Chaos Remnant, an unexpected turn of events.

This led Su Lin to ponder that within this vast Starry Sky, Cause and Effect indeed held the power to dictate the destinies of countless species.

If an individual was fated to perish, then ultimately, no escape was possible.

With this profound realization, Su Lin made the decision to cease his bidding!

He subsequently withdrew from every subsequent round of the auction!

After all, from this point forward, all the auction items commenced with bidding prices in the quadrillions!

The Wolf Pack Civilization, despite its eventual unification of the Wangshu Zone and subsequent tens of millions of years of rest, possessed a National Treasury with just over one quadrillion in assets; its development had simply lasted for far too short a duration.

Without the numerous "Unspeakable" mission rewards and the top-tier resources contained within Su Lin’s Origin Space, he would likely have lacked even the basic qualifications to participate in this final leg of the auction.

Consequently, there was no rational basis for him to utilize the Wolf Pack Civilization's limited resources in a contest against those forces that had accumulated wealth over countless Eras.

From any perspective, this was indeed a Dark Starry Sky.

If one lacked adequate resources, the logical course of action was to acquire them through plunder!

The act of eliminating rivals and seizing their possessions was, quite simply, the established norm!

Adopting this mindset, Su Lin began to rapidly familiarize himself with the Blazing Ancestor foil-level killing device and the Heavenly Falling Golden Law he had successfully acquired at the auction.

Before long, the climax of this final auction escalated into an utterly frenzied spectacle.

A complete Taboo Heavy Weapon commanded a price of 3.67 quadrillion, a living Forbidden War Puppet reached 8.39 quadrillion, and the life-restoring Nirvana Pill was sold for 4.32 quadrillion, setting the entire auction house ablaze with excitement.

Even within the confines of the Eight Great Pavilions, wave after wave of almost frenzied Spiritual Will surged forth.

This was because, even for the formidable beings residing within the Eight Great Pavilions, these astronomical bids—amounting to multiple quadrillions, even tens of quadrillions—were pushing the boundaries of their financial capacity.

They were not, unlike the Heavenly Destiny Clan, fully prepared for a departure from this realm and had no intention of relinquishing their pursuit of dominance.

These powerful entities commanded immense military strength, possessed vast, established foundations, and required a stable territorial base to maintain their influence.

Thus, even for them, allocating such colossal sums of resources caused their eyes to redden with exertion.

However, the Mark of the Central Star Core was nonchalantly bid up to a staggering thirty quadrillion, solely through a single, casual strand of Spiritual Will emanating from one of the Eight Great Pavilions!

This astonishing feat sent shockwaves throughout the entire venue.

Ultimately, however, yet another formidable force among the Eight Great Pavilions went as far as to pledge its entire clan's Cause and Effect, declaring that beyond the sum of 17 quadrillion in resources alone,

they would also commit troops to garrison the Central Star Core on behalf of the Heavenly Clan; should the Heavenly Clan ever return in the future, they would not only relinquish control willingly but would also fight with unparalleled ferocity for the Heavenly Clan's cause!

This unprecedented declaration compelled the Heavenly Destiny Clan's Deputy Leader to personally descend; after a moment of contemplation while observing the influential figure within the Pavilion, he proceeded to sign an Alliance pact with him!

The true identity of the being within that Pavilion was then fully revealed.

It was none other than the Silver Heavenly Dragon Race!

Hailing from the Milky Way Galaxy, the Silver Celestial Dragon possessed a mysterious and incomparably powerful origin!

No one had foreseen that their inaugural move in this auction would be so monumentally significant—gambling the Cause and Effect of their entire race, all for the sake of the Central Star Core!

Was such a gamble truly worth it?

If they could successfully defend it, then the immense risk would indeed be justified.

The reason being, no one possessed true foresight into the future trajectory of the Blazing Nebula.

It was entirely possible that both the Heavenly Clan and the Heavenly Destiny Clan might never descend to this plane again!

But, the crucial question remained: could they truly hold onto their prize?

The Heizi Tribe!

The Heavenly Forbidden Mountain!

The Undead Holy Sect!

The Entropy Prison System!

The Dark Erosion Holy Hall!

And even the recently ascended Jinhui System and the burgeoning Wolf Pack Civilization—all of these represented significant obstacles!

In this tumultuous landscape, who wouldn't aspire to gain control over the largest Central Star Core within the Blazing Nebula?

To be unable to guarantee possession of the Central Star Core and to risk such Cause and Effect, expending nearly 20 quadrillion in resources, is truly a gamble.

Yet, this time, the Silver Celestial Dragon that materialized was not the former Overlord, but an unprecedentedly powerful being who had never been seen before.

Furthermore, beneath this supreme expert's feet, a genuine Fate Altar was present.

Su Lin's probing revealed that this entity had indeed surpassed the Silver Celestial Dragon he encountered during the 'Unspeakable' mission.

It becomes apparent that those who invest in 'Unspeakable' ventures are often not the true leaders of their factions; in many instances, they are merely members of the highest echelon.

Conversely, this Silver Celestial Dragon expert was a truly forbidden existence, standing upon a Fate Altar.

However, it was evident that this Fate Altar had not been formed within the Blazing Nebula!

Upon his appearance, an immense Spiritual Will swept through the entire auction hall!

"We of the Silver Celestial Dragon Lineage have been seeking refuge in the Blazing Nebula for dozens of Eras. With everyone's benevolent assistance, once we secure the Central Star Core, we are destined to adopt the Heavenly Destiny Clan's mandate as our own duty, champion the righteous path, and defend the Starry Sky Will. Additionally, another branch of our Silver Celestial Dragons has already established an accord to journey towards the Blazing Nebula. I am confident in our ability to govern the Central Star Core effectively; all of you are cordially invited to visit as honored guests once the time comes!"

As the Silver Celestial Dragon expert's Spiritual Will resonated, the entire venue was plunged into a profound silence, bordering on absolute stillness.

Simultaneously, everyone grasped a crucial reality: with the Heavenly Destiny Clan's departure from the stage, and no one remaining to oversee the myriad forces and clans within the Blazing Nebula, all manner of opportunists and power-hungry entities would undoubtedly emerge, each vying to make their mark in the dawning new Era!

Indeed, for the dozens of Eras following the Blazing Flame Clan's defeat, it was the Heavenly Destiny Clan that maintained dominance over the Qian Kun.

Many mistakenly believe the Heizi Tribe holds the supreme position!

But in truth, without the Heavenly Destiny Clan's intervention, the Heizi Tribe would likely have faced the same fate of encirclement and annihilation that befell the Sky-Cunning Beast.

It was the Heavenly Destiny Clan that exerted control for dozens of Eras, almost entirely severing the Blazing Flame Clan's lifeline.

Now, regardless of the Undead Army Group's desperate struggles, they amount to nothing more than the final vestiges of a dying light!

Of course, it was also the Heavenly Destiny Clan's entrenched position within the Central Star Core that deterred any attempt at unifying the Blazing Nebula.

Even the Heizi Tribe... did not dare!

With the Heavenly Destiny Clan on the verge of departure, the ensuing struggle for supremacy in this region is inevitably set to devolve into the most intense and chaotic conflict imaginable.

Consequently, all factions have already begun to reveal their true intentions and display their strength!

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Standing before Meng Hu, he regarded the tiger as if gazing upon a corpse—utterly cold, devoid of mercy, and showing not the slightest flicker of emotion.

An oppressive aura of danger immediately enveloped the entire being of the Invincible Fierce Tiger, causing Meng Hu, whose breaths were already shallow, to inhale sharply with cold air. At this moment, he felt like mere meat upon the White Wolf's chopping block, awaiting slaughter. This sensation pushed Meng Hu's mental fortitude to the brink of collapse. The Invincible Fierce Tiger could not comprehend why the White Wolf hadn't ended him immediately, but instead expended effort to retrieve him from the icy depths back to the Land of Adventure. This dread of the unknown surged within Meng Hu's heart, yet in his current weakened state, he possessed no power to resist. Although panic consumed him, here within the Land of Adventure, the territory belonging to the White Wolf, such fear was entirely futile.

Su Lin scrutinized Meng Hu, much like a master overlooking a captured slave, his gaze filled with profound indifference.

"Awooo—" Su Lin issued a low howl towards the Wolf Clan members at his side, signaling them to escort the fading, near-lifeless Siberian Tiger away and to maintain a vigilant watch over it.

The nearby Wolf Clan responded with swiftness; several wolves collaborated to drag Meng Hu off. The wounds adorning Meng Hu's body scraped against the ground as he was hauled away, and injuries that had already festered once more began to ooze fresh blood. A thin trail of crimson stretched from beneath Su Lin's paws, extending all the way out of the cave, appearing as if it would stretch on endlessly.

Su Lin observed this bloodied path, his expression as tranquil and unmoving as the still waters of an ancient well.