"I'll take it!"
A calm voice emanated from private room number 8. The auctioneer, Seven Kill King, turned his gaze towards the room, a flicker in his eyes. He recognized that within the private room was Ye Xuan, one of the eight great generals of Atlantis.
"Fifty mid-grade Emperor Crystals, first call!"
"Fifty mid-grade Emperor Crystals, second call!"
"Fifty mid-grade Emperor Crystals, third call!!"
With a resounding *bang*, Seven Kill King brought down his hammer with lightning speed. The swiftness startled the onlookers. "Damn, that was too fast! Wouldn't it kill them to be a little more subtle? They probably don't care if everyone knows they're in cahoots."
"Heh heh, congratulations to General Ye Xuan for acquiring the first of our压轴 (yāzhòu - highlight/finale) auction items."
Seven Kill King then shifted the topic. "Alright, next up is the second auction item. Perhaps many forces here have come specifically for this."
"Indeed!"
"The second auction item is an Emperor-grade spaceship!!"
As he spoke, Seven Kill King gestured, and a spaceship appeared on the auction stage. The aura of an Emperor-grade spaceship washed over the audience, revitalizing the previously subdued forces. After all, Emperor-grade spaceships were incredibly precious. Even the Star Lord of Atlantis, Yilifu, had only obtained one by chance. If not for Yilifu's combat power far exceeding his cultivation realm, his Emperor-grade spaceship would likely have changed hands long ago.
The hall erupted in a clamor.
An Emperor-grade spaceship... it had finally arrived!
Seven Kill King observed the reactions of the crowd, a curve forming on his lips. He couldn't help but lick his lips as he looked at the Emperor-grade spaceship beside him; he admitted he was tempted.
"Excellent!"
"The second highlight item, the Emperor-grade spaceship. The starting bid is 100,000 Star River Coins, with each subsequent bid no less than 50,000 Star River Coins!"
Seven Kill King's declaration sent the entire venue into a frenzy.
"100,000 Star River Coins!"
"200,000, I'll take it!"
"250,000!!"
Bids poured in from various private rooms, quickly surpassing 300,000 Star River Coins, and the bidding continued intensely.
After about fifteen minutes of fierce bidding, the Emperor-grade spaceship was ultimately purchased for 500,000 Star River Coins by a Three-Eyed race expert. The other powerhouses, seeing that this expert was at the peak of the fifth-tier Great Emperor realm, did not press the matter further.
The Three-Eyed race expert who obtained the Emperor-grade spaceship was ecstatic. With this spaceship, he had, in a sense, gained an additional life-saving measure. One had to remember that Emperor-grade spaceships were capable of withstanding the full might of a peak seventh-tier Great Emperor's attack.
"Next, the third auction item."
"A mysterious pill!"
As he spoke, Seven Kill King produced a porcelain bottle. He then opened the bottle, and an astonishing medicinal fragrance instantly filled the entire auction hall.
"Hmm!?"
Even the Three-Eyed race expert who had just acquired the Emperor-grade spaceship was shaken. "This medicinal fragrance... could it be... the legendary elixir of life!"
"Amazing!"
"The value of this item is likely no less than the Emperor-grade spaceship!!"
"Damn it, what exactly is this pill?"
The hall was in an uproar, and at this moment, Seven Kill King licked his lips. "This pill is called the [Emperor Breakthrough Pill]. As the name suggests, it can assist peak cultivators below the ninth tier of the Great Emperor realm in breaking through. The closer one is to the peak, the better the effect and the higher the chance of breakthrough. Of course..."
"Even if one doesn't break through at that time, it will significantly lower the difficulty of a Great Emperor breaking through. The only pity is that this item can only be consumed once per person."
Seven Kill King embellished his description, aiming to increase the allure of the [Emperor Breakthrough Pill]. Although there was some exaggeration, the most important factor was that the quality of the [Emperor Breakthrough Pill] was indeed good.
*Boom~!!*
His words struck the audience like lightning. What in the world? An Emperor Breakthrough Pill? Increasing the chance of breakthrough?? Although they had never heard of such a pill, judging by the medicinal fragrance just now, this item was absolutely extraordinary.
"The starting bid for this pill is 10 mid-grade Emperor Crystals, with each subsequent bid no less than 5 mid-grade Emperor Crystals!"
As Seven Kill King announced the price, the powerhouses from various factions lost their composure.
"20 pieces!"
"Heh, I bid 30 pieces!"
"50 pieces!"
The bidding quickly reached 50 pieces, matching the value of the first highlight item, the遗骨 (yígǔ - remains/skeleton) of an Elf race expert from tens of thousands of years ago.
"100 pieces!"
At this moment, a voice echoed from private room number 8. Hearing this voice, Seven Kill King's lips twitched. "Damn, General Ye is at it again. I wonder if he can win it."
"Heh heh, 120 pieces!"
As soon as Ye Xuan finished speaking, someone immediately bid 120 pieces. However, another bid followed: 150, 200, 230 pieces... As expected, the appearance of the Emperor Breakthrough Pill had undoubtedly captivated everyone! In some ways, it was even more enticing than the Emperor-grade spaceship.
"500 pieces!"
At a certain point, the Three-Eyed race expert spoke with a solemn expression. Having been at the peak of the fifth-tier Great Emperor realm for over ten years without any progress, the sixth-tier Great Emperor realm felt like an insurmountable chasm.
His bid caused a ripple of changing expressions. After all, although this pill was effective for Great Emperor realm cultivators, this Three-Eyed race expert was a notorious formidable figure in the region. It wasn't worth offending such a powerful individual for a pill whose effects were uncertain.
As expected, the Three-Eyed race expert secured the first [Emperor Breakthrough Pill]. The transaction was completed. The Three-Eyed race expert eagerly took out the porcelain bottle and inhaled the intensely rich medicinal fragrance. He then boldly swallowed the [Emperor Breakthrough Pill], instantly drawing everyone's attention. After consuming the pill, the Three-Eyed race expert's expression became serious, and he immediately sat down cross-legged. A terrifying aura raged around him, his clothes fluttering in the wind. This scene only increased the curiosity of the onlookers.
*Pop~*
At a certain moment, the Three-Eyed race expert's aura suddenly intensified, and he immediately broke through to the sixth-tier Great Emperor realm.
"Hahaha, good!"
"What a powerful pill! Is this the sixth-tier Great Emperor realm? It is indeed strong!!"
He clenched his fist slightly, and everyone could clearly see the air deforming around it, a testament to his sixth-tier Great Emperor strength.
*Hiss~~~*
As expected, with the facts laid bare, the [Emperor Breakthrough Pill] was undeniably a divine medicine for Great Emperor realm cultivators! Amidst their shock, a wave of regret washed over them. "Damn it, if I had known this pill would be so effective, I would have bid for it even if it meant offending the Three-Eyed race expert."
Seven Kill King took in the regretful expressions of the crowd. The main event was about to begin. He flipped his right hand, and another porcelain bottle appeared.
"Next, this porcelain bottle contains two [Emperor Breakthrough Pills], also provided by a mysterious client. The auction price is 20 mid-grade Emperor Crystals. Bidding begins."
Seven Kill King's calm voice resonated through the auction hall. The next moment, the entire venue exploded. "What... did I hear correctly? There are still those [Emperor Breakthrough Pills]? And two of them at that! Are they crazy!?"