Chapter 699: Chapter 699: Harmonization Fruit
Any auction item that Ling Chen participated in bidding for, hardly anyone dared compete with him.
However, when Ling Chen did not participate in the auction, the competition was intense.
This baffled Ling Chen.
Was he really that fearsome?
The auction continued.
Next, Ling Chen did not participate.
A full two hours passed.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are now auctioning the last item of this event!"
Yan Huo said with a smile.
At these words, everyone immediately perked up.
The auction had gone on for several hours, and everyone was somewhat fatigued.
"This is a Spirit Fruit, named Harmonization Fruit!"
As soon as this statement was made, the whole auction hall instantly erupted.
"What, it’s actually the Harmonization Fruit?"
"The Harmonization Fruit, that is the fruit capable of integrating the Martial Arts Realm into the Dao!"
"The Yan Family is too generous, aren’t they? To actually bring out such an item for auction?"
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The Harmonization Fruit’s function is one, to enhance the success rate of cultivators integrating their Martial Arts Realm.
The so-called Martial Arts Realm refers to Sword Intent, Blade Intent, Spear Intent, Fist Intent, and so on.
Simply put, this fruit can integrate the six layers of Sword Intent into the Sword Dao.
Once it reaches the level of Dao, its power will greatly increase.
Currently, Ling Chen has just comprehended the six layers of Sword Intent.
Even with Ling Chen’s talent, to integrate the six layers of Sword Intent into the Sword Dao is not something that can be done in a short amount of time.
But if he could obtain this Harmonization Fruit, Ling Chen might be able to master the Sword Dao in an extremely short time!
Like the geniuses participating in this auction, every emperor-level figure has at least a triple-layer Martial Arts Realm.
Some have even grasped the quadruple-layer Martial Arts Realm.
And those gifted with the People’s Order generally have the fifth-layer Martial Arts Realm.
For these geniuses, grasping the Martial Arts Realm is not very difficult.
As their cultivation improves, comprehending the Martial Arts Realm becomes easier and easier.
However, integrating the Martial Arts Realm into Dao is not something that is helped simply by improving cultivation.
It depends on enlightenment.
And even luck.
Some cultivators might never touch the level of Dao in their lifetime.
Moreover, comprehending the Dao does not simply increase the power of attacks.
The most important thing is, only those who have comprehended the Dao may possibly reach the Emperor Realm!
Therefore, the Harmonization Fruit is considered the grand finale of the auction.
It’s not hard to imagine why this item would drive people crazy!
Let alone these geniuses, even the older generation and the current dominant powers in the Central Region would probably flock to it if they heard about the Harmonization Fruit!
"I must get this item!"
A sharp light flickered in Ling Chen’s eyes.
At the same time, in the other private rooms.
"We must bid for it!"
Seeking Immortal Sect disciple Lai Yunlong stared intently at the purple fruit in Yan Huo’s hand.
"This fruit is mine!"
Qi Zhen of Lingyan Pavilion said coldly.
"No matter what, we must get it!"
Qin Wutian of Qingyun Sword Sect gazed fervently.
Besides these three, there were also other geniuses like Nangong Ya of Purple Cloud Valley, Fang Ye of Limitless Sect, Su Mubai of Xuanyu Academy, and more!
As for Chen Gong of Sky Sun Sect and Shi Rui of the Seven Star Pavilion, they too had covetous expressions on their faces.
At this moment, in front of the Harmonization Fruit, even the beauty of Yan Huo paled in comparison.
In the number one private room.
"Miss Yan, please announce the starting price and the bidding increment," Qin Wutian of Qingyun Sword Sect spoke, "For the Harmonization Fruit, such a treasure, I presume there’s no need for much explanation, right?"
"What you say is true!"
Qi Zhen in private room number two nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, Miss Yan, let’s not waste any more time!"
The talented disciples from the several top sects, who had never rushed anyone before, also spoke up.
"Alright!"
Yan Huo nodded: "Then I won’t beat around the bush. This Harmonization Fruit has a starting bid of 10,000 superior Spirit Crystals. In addition, there is one condition: if the bidder makes it to the top 100 of the Qing Province Young Heroes List, they must become a Guest Elder of the Yan Family!"
"A Guest Elder?"
Several geniuses fell silent.
They were already the geniuses of major sects, and if it were not for Yan Huo’s sake, they probably would not care for the Yan Family in Yan City.
It was clear that the Yan Family was trying to win them over!
And to be within the top hundred of the Qing Province Young Heroes List, no less?
The Yan Family’s appetite is too large, isn’t it?
To know, those ranked within the top hundred on Qing Province’s list of talented cultivators are eligible to go to the Central Region, to compete with the top geniuses of the Nine Provinces continent!
"May I ask, Lady Yan, are there any restrictions for the Yan Family’s Guest Elders?"
Ling Chen spoke up.
With the top hundred of Qing Province’s talented cultivators, he was one hundred percent confident.
Although the Harmonization Fruit is good, if the restrictions are too harsh, Ling Chen would rather give it up!
He is a top genius possessing a Perfect World, how could he possibly be willing to tie himself to a Central Region family?
Ling Chen’s words also echoed the thoughts of the others present.
The geniuses in the hall had a bitter smile on their faces.
Turns out, the Harmonization Fruit doesn’t even catch the eye of these talents?
If they had even ten thousand high-grade Spirit Crystals, they would have rushed to agree already!
What’s there to consider?
"There are no special restrictions for being a Guest Elder of the Yan Family. You just need to lend a hand in times of crisis for my Yan Family. If the enemy is too strong, Guest Elders are free to leave!"
Yan Huo said.
"No problem!"
Several voices came from the second floor.
These restrictions are very lenient.
"Okay!"
Yan Huo spoke: "I’ll repeat it again, the starting bid for the Harmonization Fruit is ten thousand high-grade Spirit Crystals and becoming a Guest Elder of the Yan Family upon entering the Qing Province’s list of talented cultivators. I will assume that all bidders agree to this by the act of participating. The auction starts now, with the minimum increment being one high-grade Spirit Crystal!"
"Ten thousand!"
Chen Gong said.
"Ten thousand one!"
Qin Wutian made a bid.
Bid increments of a thousand high-grade Spirit Crystals right from the start, the imposing manner of disciples from major sects was undoubtedly displayed.
As the auction started, in the Number Nine Private Room, Xiao Qing looked at Ling Chen with eager, pleading eyes: "Let me do this!"
"Alright!"
Ling Chen nodded: "I am determined to get this item!"
"No problem!"
Xiao Qing said with an excited face.
"Ten thousand two!"
"Ten thousand three!"
"Ten thousand five!"
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Very quickly, the auction price reached thirty thousand.
"Xiao Qing, why aren’t you bidding?"
Ling Wu asked.
Ling Chen has said he must get the Harmonization Fruit, but Xiao Qing has not bid even once.
Xiao Qing gave Ling Wu a look and said: "Little brat, what do you know?"
"Brother! Look at this stinky bird insulting me!"
Ling Wu said with a discontented face.
"Alright, Xiao Qing, mind your image!"
Ling Chen said.
To prevent being recognized, Xiao Qing specifically changed its appearance to look like an ordinary green bird.
Ling Chen also did not reveal Xiao Qing’s identity as a Divine Beast to Ling Wu and Ling Tianxing.
"Understood, boss!"
Xiao Qing nodded repeatedly.
Ling Chen gave it the Magic Skill to evolve into a Perfect World, which made Xiao Qing admire Ling Chen immensely.
So it addressed Ling Chen as the boss!
Soon, the price of the Harmonization Fruit had soared to fifty thousand.
Now almost the only participants still bidding were from two major sects, the Qingyun Sword Sect and the Seeking Immortal Sect.
The others had long given up.
"Fifty thousand one hundred!"
Qin Wutian shouted.
By this time, he also did not dare to increase his bid by a thousand at a time.
Fifty thousand high-grade Spirit Crystals was close to his limit.
"Fifty thousand two hundred!"
Qi Zhen said.
His situation was similar to that of Qin Wutian.
"Alas, it seems that the Harmonization Fruit can only fall into the hands of the Seeking Immortal Sect and the Qingyun Sword Sect!"
Many spectators sighed.
"It’s strange, isn’t it Number Nine, a Hidden Sect? They spent nearly fifty thousand earlier, they couldn’t have run out of money, could they?"
"Yeah! All those items earlier combined are not as valuable as this Harmonization Fruit!"
"Probably, they were too reckless before! Maybe, they are regretting it now!"
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