The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood Chapter 1327 - 1328: Three Auction Items

Ye Mo’s face broke into surprise upon hearing the hushed discussions swirling around him, a mix of anticipation and solemnity coloring his features. The anticipation was, of course, for the auction's offerings. The solemnity stemmed from the potential for extreme greed to ignite in the eyes of powerful experts should truly precious lots appear, possibly even provoking immediate action.

"Ye Mo, did you witness the might of my Wraith Clan? That fellow Wangchen, a direct descendant of our clan, holds no minor status. Merely by appearing in Great Wilderness City for this auction, he has managed to draw the attention of so many formidable forces," the Wraith Demon Emperor declared, a discernible surge of pride in his voice.

"And yet, you remain under the thumb of the Dead Soul Royal Family," Ye Mo retorted, once again leaving the Wraith Demon Emperor speechless.

A low murmur had already filled the venue. Ghost Granny surveyed the surroundings, a grave expression settling upon her wizened face.

"Esteemed guests, I have been appointed by the organizers to preside over this auction. As you may surmise, none of the items presented today are commonplace," Ghost Granny announced, her hand motioning for the crowd to settle.

"Very well, I shall waste no further time. There are three items to be auctioned." As she spoke, a serving maid emerged from the backstage, proceeding with measured steps to place a wooden box, held carefully in both hands, upon the auction stage.

The wooden box itself was fashioned from ordinary materials, yet an unmistakable pulse of immense spiritual energy emanated from within, detectable by all present. There was no doubt—an Immortal Artifact lay concealed within.

Ghost Granny then lifted the lid of the box, revealing a ring adorned with a dragon pattern that blazed with an almost infinite brilliance.

"This is not a simple storage ring; it is a Soul Defense Immortal Artifact, though sadly, it is damaged. Legend has it that a Ninth Layer Soul Realm expert unleashed a devastating spiritual attack, which resulted in this Flood Dragon Ring’s ruin. Despite its damage, it retains its efficacy, capable of repelling spiritual assaults below the Sixth Layer of the Soul Realm. The starting bid is ten million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills."

A collective gasp rippled through the hall at Ghost Granny’s words. The very notion that a Soul Defense Immortal Artifact could be shattered by a spiritual attack raised questions about the identity of such a potent expert. Even Ye Mo found himself profoundly astonished, questioning if spiritual attacks could indeed be honed to such a destructive degree. Nevertheless, the Flood Dragon Ring’s capacity to negate spiritual attacks up to the Sixth Layer of the Soul Realm was undeniably a powerful draw.

"I bid twelve million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills!"

"Fourteen million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills!"

"Twenty million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills! Let’s see who dares challenge me!"

As the bids rapidly escalated, one individual decisively propelled the Flood Dragon Ring's price to twenty million. Though flawed, for cultivators at the Middle Stage of the Divine Venerable realm, it represented an treasure beyond measure.

"To think a mere broken Immortal Artifact could fetch such a price!" Ye Mo exclaimed in admiration from the back of the crowded auction hall. This sum rivaled that of a complete Immortal Artifact. With his Soul Clan’s Glory, he would undoubtedly have entered the bidding himself, had the price not climbed so steeply.

The bidding war continued for several minutes, the price climbing relentlessly, until finally, the Flood Dragon Ring was secured by a prominent family from Great Wilderness City for a staggering fifty million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills.

Wangchen, positioned beside the elevated auction platform, wore a smile; it was evident that this final price had surpassed even his optimistic expectations.

The next item to be presented was an ancient scroll.

Its appearance ignited a fresh wave of excitement among the attendees. Whispers and speculations had already hinted at the auction featuring a high-level Soul Technique, and this scroll was widely believed to be it. Such techniques were exceedingly rare, even within the esteemed Dead Soul Royal Family and the Wraith Clan. As for Supreme Level Soul Techniques, none present had ever claimed to have witnessed one.

"This scroll contains an ancient mid-level Soul Technique, a relic from the primeval era of our Wraith Land. Its power is comparable to that of high-level Soul Techniques. The bidding commences at twenty million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills."

An immediate uproar echoed through the venue. A mid-level Soul Technique from antiquity—its potential might was easily imagined.

Furthermore, with a starting bid of twenty million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills, the final price would invariably soar to at least sixty million.

However, Soul Techniques indeed held significantly more value than mere martial techniques. If one could cultivate a formidable Soul Technique, unleashing it unexpectedly during a crucial moment could lead to the annihilation of an opponent, transforming a dire situation into a triumphant one.

The classification of Soul Techniques spanned five distinct tiers: ordinary, low-level, mid-level, high-level, and the ultimate Supreme Level.

Ordinary Soul Techniques were items readily obtainable by common Martial Artists from makeshift street vendors, while even low-level Soul Techniques were considered exceptionally scarce commodities.

"Twenty-one million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills!"

One individual, unable to contain their fervor any longer, immediately declared their bid.

"Twenty-two million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills!"

"Twenty-five million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills!"

This particular style of bidding even elicited a sense of awe from Ye Mo. Within their own esteemed Divine Beast Family, engaging in such vocal price declarations would necessitate considerable deliberation.

Nevertheless, Ye Mo maintained a vigilant focus on his immediate surroundings, wary of any potential attempts at forceful acquisition.

Ultimately, this Ancient Era low-level Soul Technique was successfully auctioned for a staggering forty-six million Wheel of Reincarnation Pills to an elder.

Following this, all eyes turned towards the anticipation of the final items up for auction – the true highlight of this entire event.

Yet, Ye Mo experienced a sense of slight disappointment. None of the items he truly desired had materialized. Despite the unparalleled rarity and value of the Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill, it could not possibly command a price exceeding that of an Immortal Artifact.

Nevertheless, Ye Mo resolutely adjusted his demeanor, maintaining his anticipation for the final auction piece. Once this last item concluded its sale, his current objective would be deemed fulfilled.

"Before this old woman unveils the final auction item, it is imperative to impress upon everyone present: it would be most prudent to relinquish any notions of attempting forceful seizure."

Ghost Granny’s gaze swept across the assembly as she pronounced, "Both within and beyond this venue, a formidable contingent of experts stands guard. Any individual foolish enough to contemplate robbery will face immediate termination – without exception."

Whoosh!

The gravity with which Ghost Granny spoke regarding the ultimate auction item underscored its immense preciousness – so much so that it could ignite envy and avarice in the hearts of onlookers.

In that singular instant, Ye Mo and the others collectively heightened their alertness.

Shortly thereafter, a different maid ascended to the elevated platform. Remarkably, this maid also possessed the cultivation of a Divine Venerate Realm expert. With a graceful gesture, a shimmering light emanated, presenting a piece of sheepskin suspended in mid-air.

"What could that be? A map leading to some Zone of Chaos, perhaps?"

"It must be some sort of treasure map, surely? But one can never be certain of its authenticity. Unless it points to an exceptionally valuable treasure, it is unlikely to fetch a high price."

The crowd engaged in rampant speculation.

Ghost Granny, opting not to prolong the suspense, announced with a smile, "Indeed, this is a map, and it is guaranteed to pique the intense interest of everyone gathered here, for this map delineates the Zone of Chaos belonging to the Wraith Demon Emperor."

A map of the Wraith Demon Emperor's Zone of Chaos?

Every single person in attendance was rendered speechless. Who, among them, was unaware of the Wraith Demon Emperor's formidable reputation?

Naturally, the sole individual whose expression remained unaltered was Ye Mo himself.

"The Wraith Demon Emperor is not even deceased, so from whence does this 'map' originate? It appears this auction is far more intricate than it initially seemed,"

Ye Mo pondered internally.