C2461 CHAPTER2461
C2461 CHAPTER2461
"Ladies and gentlemen, following thorough evaluation by our Green Essence Trading Company, we believe this fragment is indeed part of the legendary Immortal Artifact!" Mu Changkong's voice, filled with astonishment, echoed powerfully through the hall, cutting through the crowd's confusion.
A wave of excitement swept the room as he spoke. Eyes were glued to the golden shard on the auction stage, disbelief evident in their expressions. No one had anticipated that the item presented by the Green Essence Trading Company might be a genuine Immortal Artifact fragment!
Since the ancient era's dramatic shifts, which severed the immortal path within the universe, all things immortal had seemingly vanished without a trace. Even the ten great immortal sects of the current Immortal Breaking Universe seldom encountered anything of immortal origin. In this context, any relic of immortality was bound to cause an uproar.
Years ago, the Immortal Breaking Universe had been rocked by a fierce battle over an immortal treasure, which ultimately escalated into a conflict of cosmic proportions. Now, against all odds, an immortal-related item had surfaced at the Green Essence Trading Company. Though merely a fragment of an immortal artifact, it was enough to drive multitudes to the brink of frenzy.
Peter Parker was inwardly staggered upon hearing Mu Changkong's introduction. "The Human Emperor Sword's fragment, appraised as an Immortal Weapon shard by the Green Essence Trading Company? How could this be?" he wondered. The Human Emperor Sword, while one of the ten great innate Dao weapons of the Divine Realm, was not as potent as the artifacts of the Immortal Breaking Universe. The Divine Realm's ten great innate Heavenly Dao weapons were, at best, on par with the Immortal Breaking Universe's most powerful magic weapons. It was beyond his wildest dreams that the Green Essence Trading Company would present the Human Emperor Sword fragment as a piece of an immortal weapon.
As a leading enterprise in the Shattering Immortal Universe, the Green Essence Trading Company's expertise in appraising treasures is unquestionably top-notch. Their confidence in the Human Emperor fragment being a piece of an immortal artifact, evident by its presentation at the auction, speaks volumes about its authenticity. In essence, the Human Emperor Sword might indeed be a genuine Immortal Artifact.
Recalling the time when the Immortal Shattering Universe launched an assault on the Divine Realm, it's clear that the Divine Realm was outmatched. Yet, miraculously, they managed to repel the invaders. It's possible that the Human Emperor Sword, an immortal artifact, played a pivotal role in their defense.
"I never anticipated that, in addition to the Tribulation Transformation Pill, the Green Essence Chamber of Commerce would also feature an Immortal Artifact fragment in their auction," Xue Wushang murmured to himself, his eyes fixed on the golden fragment displayed on stage.
Hearing this, an elderly man at Xue Wushang's side cautioned in a hushed tone, "Young Master Wushang, the cost of this Immortal Weapon fragment is likely to rival that of the Tribulation Transformation Pill. If we pursue it, we may not have the resources to compete for the pill."
In the current Immortal Breaking Universe, connections to immortals are exceedingly scarce. Yet, we must remember that this is merely a fragment of an Immortal Weapon, not the complete artifact. Its utility remains a mystery.
Moreover, this fragment has been evaluated by the Qing Yuan Merchant Guild. If it truly possessed extraordinary value, would they part with it so readily?
"Opportunities to acquire Immortal Weapon Fragments are rare and fortuitous. Now that it's within my grasp, I cannot simply let it slip away," Xue Wushang declared, his gaze sharpening. "Rest assured, I've already devised a strategy for securing the Tribulation Transformation Pill. Regardless of the auction's outcome, it will end up in my possession."
The old man paused, uncertain, then suggested, "Perhaps we should consider our options a bit longer. It might be wiser to focus our efforts on the Tribulation Transformation Pill."
Xue Wushang responded confidently, "I have my own plans. Elder, please, there's no need for concern."
Xue Wushang waved his hand dismissively and regarded the old man with an indifferent gaze. Realizing his counsel fell on deaf ears, the elder from the Danilo Lujan Sect could do nothing but shake his head in resignation and hold his peace.
"Ladies and gentlemen, since the path to immortality in the Immortal Universe has been severed, any relics of immortality are stumbled upon by mere chance. The opening bid for this fragment of an Immortal Weapon is set at 100,000 Primary Stones. Please, place your bids," announced the auctioneer, Mu Changkong, from atop the crystal platform, signaling the beginning of the auction.
"This Immortal Weapon fragment will be claimed by Danilo Lujan. I ask that you all show some respect for Xue Wushang and refrain from bidding against my offer of 200,000 Yuan Stones!" Xue Wushang declared, rising to his feet as Mu Changkong's invitation to bid echoed through the hall.
His icy, stern gaze swept over the crowd, causing anyone who locked eyes with him to avert their gaze immediately. His demeanor left no doubt that he considered the Immortal Weapon fragment his for the taking.
Witnessing Xue Wushang's resolve to secure the fragment, several interested parties retracted their bids before they even voiced them. After all, Xue Wushang was a renowned prodigy from the Danilo Lujan Sect, one of the illustrious top ten Immortal Sects. He was not someone to be trifled with lightly.
Following Xue Wushang's bid, a hush fell over the auction hall.
"Hehe... Xue Wushang, don't think you can intimidate everyone with the name of your sect. Your Danilo Lujan Sect may frighten some, but I am not among them," a voice challenged, breaking the silence.
"The Nine Li Immortal Sect has a keen interest in this fragment. I bid 300,000!" Li Xiao of the Nine Li Immortal Sect boldly stepped up to the plate, ready to go toe-to-toe with Xue Wushang.
Seeing the two heavyweights, Xue Wushang and Li Xiao, vying for the fragment, the rest of the attendees withdrew from the competition. Although the Immortal Weapon fragment was a rare find, the likelihood of outbidding these titans from the Ten Great Immortal Sects was slim, and the potential fallout from crossing such powerful entities was simply not worth the risk.
Under the watchful eyes of the entire auction hall, the bidding war for the Immortal Weapon Fragment quickly reached a fever pitch. Xue Wushang and Li Xiao were relentless, neither willing to back down as they raised their bids.
In just a short time, the price of the Immortal Weapon Fragment, initially set at a mere 100,000 Primary Stones, skyrocketed past one million.
"One million and five hundred thousand!" Xue Wushang declared, fixing Li Xiao with a menacing look as he boldly upped the ante by half a million in one fell swoop.
"Hehe... One million and five hundred thousand. Young Master Wushang is indeed lavish with his spending. Well, in that case, I'll graciously concede the Immortal Artifact fragment to you." Li Xiao's lips twisted into a sly smile before he nonchalantly shrugged and settled back into his seat with an air of calm.
Up to this point, Li Xiao had no real intention of acquiring the Immortal Artifact fragment. His sole purpose in driving up the price against Xue Wushang was to deplete his rival's resources. After all, if Xue Wushang didn't compete with him for the coveted Tribulation Transformation Pill, it would surely fall into his hands, wouldn't it?