"One hundred and fifty million gold coins! Plus three Low-grade Earth-class Dou Techniques!"
Hearing Zhai Xing's bid, the crowd could only shake their heads in disappointment. In the face of absolute power, their money was insignificant. Neither gold coins nor Dou techniques were something they could offer. This was no longer a competition of strength, but a competition of the resources backing them.
Some even displayed several pieces of rare materials, their radiance dazzling everyone's eyes.
It was clear that this eight-colored lightning Bodhisattva Pill had completely stunned everyone, being far more precious than the Tier-8 Green Fungus Pill. The two were not on the same level.
Even the eight great families couldn't easily produce a Bodhi seed, let alone an eight-colored lightning Bodhisattva Pill!
Everyone brought out all their savings to obtain this pill, determined to get it no matter what! More than a dozen rare materials were placed as a bid, including Tier-7 Transformation Pills and Purple Spirit Crystal, all incredibly rare and valuable, showing how much they valued this Bodhisattva Pill.
For a time, the auction room was brimming with bidding voices. Obtaining this pill would greatly benefit their future. Even if they couldn't break through to Half-Saint, they could sell it at a high price to the eight great clans.
Valley Chief Tang Zhen, stood up and roared, "Two hundred million gold coins! Plus three Low-grade Earth-class Dou techniques and two mid-grade Earth-class techniques!"
"Tang Zhen!" Zhai Xing gnashed his teeth, wishing he could kill this man right then and there.
He couldn't believe Tang Zhen would bid such a high price for this Bodhisattva Pill!
The Valley Master of Blazing Flame Valley, Tang Zhen, sneered, "Highest bidder wins. That's the rule. Do you want to snatch it by force?"
Zhai Xing's eyes turned bloodshot. Such a thought indeed had crossed his mind, but the dread of having his blood frozen by Bing Shuang previously was still lingering in his mind. He couldn't risk his life over a single pill.
Yao Chen stared at the eight-colored lightning Bodhisattva Pill on the crystal platform, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.
"I can't believe Heaven Ascending Pavilion can even bring out something like this. I really wonder what their true identity is!"
Xiao Yan asked, "Teacher, is this pill really that attractive?"
"Obviously."
Yao Chen's eyes were filled with passion. If he had had this pill back then, he too could have advanced to the Half-Saint realm. Back then, he had already reached the nine-star Dou Venerate stage, just one step away from breaking through to Half-Saint. But breaking through to Half-Saint was no easy feat; it required not only courage but also sufficient opportunities.
This was why the chasm between Dou Venerate and Dou Saint has stonewalled countless prodigies!
Among a thousand Dou Venerates, only one might become a Half-Saint, and among a hundred Half-Saints, only one might become a Dou Saint. This was the law of the continent.
At a certain level, effort was no longer the most important factor; talent often determined one's path.
"Once the Bodhisattva Pill appears in the world, it will undoubtedly cause a bloody storm of bloodshed. The battles to come will be even fiercer, possibly sparking a devastating war."
Yao Chen's face was serious. This Bodhisattva Pill was not fated for him. Even if he had the ability to bid, he wouldn't be able to protect it. In the face of absolute power, everything was futile.
The auction continued, and the price kept rising, causing almost everyone to give up on this bid. After all, who among them could produce three hundred million gold coins!
Zhai Xing's face twisted with malice. Clearly, spending three hundred million gold coins had exhausted him; this was his limit and his final bid.
He regretted not asking the Hall of Souls' Chief for more gold coins earlier and now could only hope that Tang Zhen couldn't keep up with him.
Li Xiao couldn't hide his excitement. He had bought this Bodhisattva Pill from the system for one million gold coins, and now it had multiplied several hundred times, making him smile with joy. Finally, he could complete the mission assigned by the system.
Linglong whispered, "Pavilion Master, the price of this Bodhisattva Pill has likely reached its limit."
Li Xiao knew this, but if the price could go higher, it would be even better.
On the stage, Ya Fei was asking the experts in the surrounding boxes. "Three hundred million gold coins, plus three low-grade Earth-class Dou techniques. Is there a higher bid?"
The people of Black-Corner Region all shook their heads. They saw no need to offend the powerful experts from the Central Plains for the sake of Han Feng. Moreover, the price had already exceeded everyone's expectations. Even if they bid with all their might, the final beneficiary would be Han Feng, so it was better to give up and avoid losses.
Misty Cloud Sect Master, Yun Yun, muttered quietly, "The price of this Bodhisattva Pill is skyrocketing. Only a few major forces now have a chance to get it. I wonder if there will be any high-level techniques suitable for my cultivation."
Elder Yun Leng said, "Sect Master, we must secure a few of the upcoming auction items. Otherwise, our year's worth of accumulated gold coins will go to waste."
"I'm aware of that," Yun Yun nodded, "But trying to snatch from these people is like reaching for the stars."
Elder Yun Leng exhaled deeply. He didn't expect that Heaven Ascending Pavilion, established in the eastern part of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, could attract even the experts from the Central Plains. Few would believe this if it spread.
"Zhai Xing, you win this time!"
Tang Zhen clenched his fists, veins bulging. Although he could bid higher, obtaining the Bodhisattva Pill would make him a target, and everyone would undoubtedly fight to snatch it. This could bring a disaster to Burning Flame Valley. The Grand Elder had instructed him before leaving that, no matter what happened, they must not offend those forces, or the consequences would be unimaginable. Such a minor issue could lead to their annihilation!
Helpless, Tang Zhen had to give up on the Bodhisattva Pill. He couldn't ensure its safety and couldn't risk his people for his selfish interests.
In the end, Zhai Xing successfully won the Bodhisattva Pill for three hundred million gold coins and three low-grade Earth-class Dou techniques.
Zhai Xing exhaled heavily, not even planning to bid on the remaining items. He hurriedly left Heaven Ascending Pavilion with Protector Wu and others. This matter was of great importance, and they had to return to the Soul Hall quickly to hand over the eight-colored lightning Bodhisattva Pill to the Chief.