Urban Super Medical Sage Chapter 2088 - 2186: Your Fate

An Yu fervently desired to inform Su Chen that she, An Yu, hailed as the eldest daughter of a Sixth-Rank Power within the Grand Cosmos World and a formidable cultivator at the Peak of the Fifth Level of the Divine Lord Realm, possessed the capability to obliterate him with utmost ease. She yearned to witness his shock, his trembling terror, his raw fear, compelling him to bow, to apologize, leaving him in a state of fearful quaking.

The anticipation became unbearable.

"The humiliation and oppression I have endured at this auction, I shall repay that scoundrel tenfold once it concludes!!!" An Yu vowed inwardly, her red lips clenched tightly.

Meanwhile.

"Third Manager, I bid forty million True Stones," Su Chen declared, officially entering the bidding.

His offer surpassed the previous bid of thirty-nine million.

"Young Master Su, this..." Wang Yi expressed his concern, viewing Su Chen's decision to spend forty million on a mere 'broken stone' as exceedingly rash.

A madman, utterly and undeniably a madman.

He harbored a considerable fear that should Su Chen's influential backers discover this extravagant purchase, they might target him or Xuanbaofang.

Wang Yi had firmly concluded that Su Chen must be supported by incredibly powerful individuals, perhaps even figures on par with the Deputy Headmaster of the Imperial Academy, as such immense financial might was otherwise inexplicable.

"Very well, it is settled. Bring me the stone. I am quite fond of it," Su Chen stated.

"This... alright," Wang Yi conceded, unwilling to defy Su Chen. He worried that further objections might provoke Su Chen's temper. In Wang Yi's estimation, Su Chen was a volatile madman, prone to sudden outbursts, making it prudent to avoid provocation.

Before long.

The Crystal Stone was delivered.

Upon taking possession, Su Chen immediately sensed the palpable excitement emanating from the Illusion Crystal.

Indeed, the Illusion Crystal reacted as a famished demonic beast, suddenly catching the intoxicating scent of prey.

Without hesitation or delay, Su Chen seized the newly acquired Crystal Stone and directed the Illusion Crystal to consume it forthwith.

Immediately after the consumption.

Su Chen perceived the wave of elation and eagerness from the Illusion Crystal.

Furthermore, he could distinctly feel the Illusion Crystal undergoing a period of intense growth!!!

As the Illusion Crystal and Su Chen were intrinsically linked, Su Chen was acutely aware of its rapid expansion.

"Its effect surpassed even my wildest expectations," a gleam of excitement flickered deep within Su Chen's eyes; this was an immense boon.

Regardless of whether it cost forty million or four hundred million Crystal Stones, the value gained was substantial.

Surely, no amount of Crystal Stones could rival the importance of enhanced strength?

This rapid growth of the Illusion Crystal promised a significant and swift augmentation of Su Chen's power.

Had they not been within the auction venue, he would have erupted in joyous laughter.

An unexpected delight, a truly tremendous surprise.

Subsequently.

The auction proceedings continued.

However, Su Chen found himself entirely disinterested; no other item managed to capture his attention.

Su Chen's entire focus was now consumed by the Illusion Crystal.

An Yu, similarly, failed to find any other treasure that piqued her interest.

Her thoughts were entirely preoccupied with Su Chen, her gaze occasionally flitting towards him, her beautiful eyes alight with cold fury.

The fact that Su Chen hadn't even spared her a single glance intensified her anger to an extreme degree – this insufferable wretch! It appeared he had utterly disregarded her from the very beginning!

"I must endure; the auction will conclude shortly," An Yu reassured herself, her mind replaying vivid scenarios of how she would mete out punishment to Su Chen, how he would plead for mercy, apologize, and be overcome with terror and shock.

Approximately one hour later.

After the twentieth item was successfully auctioned.

The auction officially drew to a close.

"We hereby conclude today's auction. Thank you all for your patronage," Wang Yi announced from the stage, offering a bow. His gaze lingered momentarily on both Su Chen and An Yu.

At this precise moment, a smile bloomed on Su Chen's face.

Precisely.

As the auction concluded, the Illusion Crystal had also completely finished devouring the Crystal Stone.

The Illusion Crystal had expanded to more than triple its original size.

An astonishingly dramatic increase.

To put it into perspective, the current Illusion Crystal, if manifested as armor, could effortlessly deflect any attack below the Seventh Level of the Divine Lord Realm. Coupled with his own formidable physical prowess, he could perhaps withstand attacks from cultivators below the Eighth Level of the Divine Lord Realm.

Utterly terrifying.

Even Su Chen himself was awestruck.

Furthermore.

If the Illusion Crystal were to employ its concealment abilities for an ambush, Su Chen felt confident he could instantly dispatch a martial cultivator in the Later Stage of the Eighth Level of the Divine Lord Realm. This was attributable to the Illusion Crystal's transformed capabilities across offensive power, stealth, spatial laws, speed, unique attributes, durability, integration, and resilience.

Su Chen remained uncertain about the origin of the peculiar crystal, yet he held an unshakeable conviction that it was an unparalleled Supreme Treasure.

The potential was simply immense.

"If the Illusion Crystal were to orchestrate a surprise attack in conjunction with the Zhan Cang Sword Array, the resulting spectacle would undoubtedly be terrifying, wouldn't it?" A sly grin touched Su Chen's lips. With such a combination at his disposal, Su Chen confidently asserted that even a martial cultivator at the Ninth Level of the Divine Lord Realm would find themselves in dire straits when facing him.

"The Head of the Imperial Academy, hah..." Su Chen mused aloud. He had initially harbored reservations about the Head of the Imperial Academy's potential to shield Ke Wuxin, but now, he let out a dismissive chuckle, as if the esteemed Head held no significance whatsoever.

Following this thought.

Su Chen rose to his feet.

Under the observant eyes of many, he strode towards the exit of the auction hall.

An Yu and Aunt Lin trailed behind him, their steps unhesitating.

Wang Yi considered offering a word of caution but ultimately remained silent.

"Aunt Lin, do you have any guesses as to what kind of reaction that scoundrel will have when I reveal my true disguise and unleash the aura of the Fifth Level of the Divine Lord Realm?" An Yu inquired, following closely and gazing at Su Chen's retreating back, her stunning eyes alight with fervent anticipation.

"Perhaps he'll drop to his knees and beg for mercy instantly," Aunt Lin responded calmly. She harbored near certainty that the peak of the Fifth Level of the Divine Lord Realm would appear as a Divine Dragon before an ant to a Half-Step Divine Master. If such an ant wasn't scared to death, it could be considered remarkably resilient.

For Su Chen, what was to come would undoubtedly bring about despair and a profound, soul-shattering blow. However, wasn't this a consequence of his own making?

Overestimating his own capabilities!

This surely marked his inevitable downfall.

[An apology is due; I promised six chapters but only delivered four. The remaining two will be provided tomorrow. Let me outline my update schedule for Nanjihai. I aim for three chapters daily. While this pace isn't breakneck, achieving it in the current mid-story phase is challenging, and a slight decrease in speed is natural for most novels. This book, nearing five million words, faces the inherent difficulty of continuing the narrative. Maintaining three chapters per day is my goal, but I may need to take leave if unforeseen circumstances arise, with the intention to compensate the next day. I must emphasize 'try' as I cannot guarantee full compliance, lest I face embarrassment.]

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