"2000 high-grade Emperor Crystals!"
"2500 high-grade Emperor Crystals!"
"3000 high-grade Emperor Crystals!"
Soon, the bids quickly reached 3000 high-grade Emperor Crystals, but this was merely the warm-up.
"4000 high-grade Emperor Crystals!!"
From Futu's private box, his eyes narrowed. He had to go all out for this opportunity. With a surge of generosity, he directly bid 4000 high-grade Emperor Crystals, a full 1000 more than before.
"4100 high-grade Emperor Crystals!"
As soon as Futu finished speaking, another peak eighth-level Great Emperor stepped in. Futu's expression darkened.
"4500 high-grade Emperor Crystals!"
Futu gritted his teeth and bid a price close to his limit. However, it was clear that without the Third Prince of the Longyang Empire bidding, his offer seemed weak.
"6000 high-grade Emperor Crystals!!"
A majestic voice boomed, and the next moment, the aura of a ninth-level Great Emperor surged forth. It turned out this bidder was the second ninth-level Great Emperor to appear at the auction, following Long Xin.
Of course, unlike Long Xin, who had reached ninth-level Great Emperor with the help of the "Emperor Breaking Pill," this person was different. They possessed ninth-level Great Emperor strength without using the pill, which was a completely different concept.
After all, ninth-level Great Emperors were beings like Mo Yu, standing at the pinnacle of power in the Star River Empire in a certain sense. Moreover, being able to produce 6000 high-grade Emperor Crystals clearly indicated an extraordinary status.
Even Futu fell silent. Naturally, he had no more high-grade Emperor Crystals to bid with. After a brief pause, the last two "Emperor Breaking Pills" were finally acquired by this formidable ninth-level Great Emperor.
"Dong~"
With a final strike of the gavel, the transaction was complete, and Dai Liubai carefully collected the 6000 high-grade Emperor Crystals.
Gulp~
The Ice River Giant Beast avatar and the Elf avatar both swallowed hard, their eyes wide as they watched the bidding prices.
This meant that the main body's three pills had fetched over 8000 high-grade Emperor Crystals.
"Good heavens~"
"Main body, you are too awesome!!"
The two avatars smacked their lips, marveling at the skillful execution.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the 'Qiong Cang Auction House Consumption of 1000 High-Grade Emperor Crystals' mission. You have received a tenfold rebate, capped at 100,000 Star River Coins, with an additional 100 high-grade Emperor Crystals!"
The system's voice sounded in his ear. Ye Xuan's lips curved upwards. Although the system's reward was not as significant as the over 8000 high-grade Emperor Crystals from the auction, it still improved Ye Xuan's mood.
"Let's go!"
"To claim the high-grade Emperor Crystals~"
Ye Xuan waved his hand, and with his two avatars, headed towards the backstage of the auction house. The two avatars hurriedly followed the retreating figure of their main body.
Naturally, Ye Xuan wasn't idle.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully upgrading to an Emperor-class spaceship. Consumed 10,000 Star River Coins!"
The system's voice sounded in his ear. At the same moment, Ye Xuan's King-class golden pyramid spaceship was upgraded to an Emperor-class spaceship, putting him on par with Planet Lord Iliff.
This meant that even if he didn't travel with Iliff, he could reach Planet Atlan within three days.
"Ding, the host consumed 10,000 Star River Coins, receiving a tenfold rebate of 100,000 Star River Coins!"
As expected, the system's voice chimed again, and 100,000 Star River Coins were now in his possession.
Subsequently, Ye Xuan opened his status panel.
Host: Ye Xuan
Age: 23
Physique: 700 (Normal person 10)
Realm: Peak Seventh-level Great Emperor
Skills: Click to view skill list
Items: [Recovery Potion] x50 drops, [Great God Black Hanger Card] x2, [Ownership of Emperor Capital Song Family Assets], [Ownership of Emperor Capital Zhao Family Assets], [Aircraft Carrier] x10, [Advanced Gene Potion] x18, [Emperor-class Golden Pyramid Spaceship] x1, Heaven-Breaking Thunder Spear x1
Emperor Crystals: 2000 high-grade Emperor Crystals, 150,000 mid-grade Emperor Crystals
Wealth: 200,000 Star River Coins
........
Looking at the Peak Seventh-level Great Emperor realm on his system panel, as well as his bodyguard's Emperor Crystals and wealth, this was only temporary, as another 8000 high-grade Emperor Crystals would soon be credited. At that point, the number of high-grade Emperor Crystals would exceed ten thousand.
Ten thousand high-grade Emperor Crystals – that amount, converted to the output of Planet Atlan, would take a thousand years. If Ye Xuan's wealth were known to Iliff or King Slaughter, they would likely be speechless with shock.
When Ye Xuan finally snapped back from the system panel, the trio arrived at the backstage of the Qiong Cang Auction House.
"Sir, these are the 8000 high-grade Emperor Crystals from the auction of your three pills. Please take them!"
Dai Liubai's expression was somewhat respectful. He wouldn't have been like this before, but after witnessing the terrifying effect of the "Emperor Breaking Pill," he couldn't help but act this way. After all, progressing from peak eighth-level Great Emperor to ninth-level Great Emperor was a hurdle that had stopped countless powerful individuals. If he had the "Emperor Breaking Pill," his chances of becoming a ninth-level Great Emperor in the future would significantly increase. Moreover, he had a premonition that within three to five years, or even within a year, he would break through to peak eighth-level Great Emperor.
"Thank you."
Ye Xuan's hoarse voice emerged. Dai Liubai waved his hand, clearly not demanding any commission or setting any conditions. The reason for this was to show goodwill and build a closer relationship.
"May I ask, sir, do you have any more 'Emperor Breaking Pills'?" Dai Liubai paused before continuing, "If you do, I would like to represent the Star River Empire in exchanging with you. Of course, we will absolutely not let you suffer a loss. How about... 3000 high-grade Emperor Crystals per pill??"
Boom!!
Upon hearing Dai Liubai's words, the Ice River Giant Beast avatar and the Elf avatar jolted. They exchanged glances, their shock unmasked.
"My goodness! Is this guy crazy? 3000 high-grade Emperor Crystals per pill, that's ruthless!!"
Oh!?
Upon hearing Dai Liubai's offer, Ye Xuan couldn't help but be tempted. This deal was too profitable for him, as it only cost him 3000 Star River Coins to acquire one "Emperor Breaking Pill" in exchange.
"Is that so?"
"Then, how many do you want?"
His calm voice carried a hint that surprised Dai Liubai. What was going on? This person actually had them, and... more than one? Was he joking? Did he not hear the tone? "How many do you want?"
Gulp~
Dai Liubai swallowed hard. "Then... how many do you have, sir? If it's possible, the Star River Empire will take them all!!" Was he joking? How could he miss such a good opportunity? If he missed it, he would regret it for the rest of his life.
"Is that so?"
Hearing Dai Liubai's words, Ye Xuan flipped his right hand, and a porcelain bottle appeared. "It's not much, just 20. If the Star River Empire can afford it, they're all yours."
Boom~!!
As soon as this was said, Dai Liubai's mind exploded. His eyelids twitched uncontrollably. He swallowed hard. "Cough cough... Sir, this, how many??"
"My heavens, twenty pills! Is this real or am I dreaming!!"