Primordial Emperor
Chapter 848: Spirit-transforming Needle

Chapter 848: Chapter 848: Spirit-transforming Needle

"It is indeed expensive, but this exotic treasure is truly exceptional. We might not be able to afford it, but that doesn’t mean others can’t. Just wait and see, the bidding war that follows is definitely going to be intense..."

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"Five hundred thousand!"

"Five hundred fifty thousand!"

As the auction for the Falling Sea Seal commenced, surrounding bidders immediately started quoting prices.

Yan Ruyu, seated next to Lin Chen, caught sight of this scene and a hint of eagerness flashed in her eyes, but she did not join the bidding.

This was because Xiang Hao, one of the Ten Great True Disciples of the Formation Sect and in their box, had shown considerable interest in the Falling Sea Seal and had participated in the bidding right away.

Seeing Xiang Hao bid, Yan Ruyu chose not to continue.

"Seven hundred fifty thousand..."

Before long, the price of the Falling Sea Seal had surged to seven hundred fifty thousand, this bid coming from another room on the same floor as Lin Chen and his group.

Looking over, they saw that the man who had bid seven hundred fifty thousand was a grey-haired fellow named Zhou Hui, a leading figure among the younger generation of the Third Person Pavilion.

Zhou Hui’s cultivation had also reached the Nirvana Realm and in terms of strength, he might not be inferior to Xiang Hao. Zhou Hui had maintained silence throughout earlier bidding, only to make a bid suddenly at the last moment.

Seeing Zhou Hui quote such a high price, Xiang Hao furrowed his brows, hesitating whether to continue raising the bid.

On the other hand, Gong Siyuan paid close attention to Yan Ruyu and Lin Chen, with no intention of participating in the bidding.

Although the Falling Sea Seal being auctioned was a Seventh-Rank Magic Treasure, a Superior Sky-level Magical Treasure, it was merely at the initial level of the seventh rank.

For martial artists at the Half-Step Nirvana Realm, it could potentially be very beneficial, but for those true powerhouses already in the Nirvana Realm, its usefulness was somewhat diminished.

Of course, in the absence of a more powerful magic treasure, the Falling Sea Seal was indeed a fine choice and naturally led to fierce competition.

Moreover, Dharma Seal type treasures were exceedingly rare, incomparable to ordinary weapons.

At the moment, Zhou Hui also felt some trepidation and tension. The price of seven hundred fifty thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones was all his wealth.

If someone else continued to bid higher, he might be forced to give up on the Falling Sea Seal.

Even if no one else raised the bid, acquiring this magic treasure would essentially be a loss-making deal for him.

After all, if it weren’t for the attributes of the Dharma Seal, the value of this treasure would not have reached this level.

Although Zhou Hui was the strongest among the younger generation of the Third Person Pavilion, his background was not strong, and so he had always been unable to obtain a satisfyingly powerful magic treasure, even rarely coming across Heaven-grade Treasures.

Therefore, if he encountered other geniuses from the Divine Flame Alliance, he might be at a disadvantage in a life-and-death duel.

Most importantly, Zhou Hui mastered a type of Hand Seal secret technique, which, if used in conjunction with a Dharma Seal treasure, could unleash unprecedented power.

Hence, the Falling Sea Seal was a particularly suitable treasure for Zhou Hui.

In the end, Xiang Hao decided not to bid further. His interest in this Dharma Seal treasure stemmed from having witnessed Yu Chuan’s power using the Mountain Seal before, hence he also wanted to obtain a similar treasure.

However, now that the price had risen to seven hundred fifty thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones, on one side it was beyond his financial capacity, and on the other, he deemed the price-performance ratio for a Superior Sky-level Magical Treasure somewhat low.

At this moment, Jiang Jiayun’s gaze landed on Lin Chen, hesitating whether to speak up.

Lin Chen had previously promised that as long as the price didn’t exceed one million Top Grade Spirit Stones, he could help her purchase it.

But this Falling Sea Seal did not seem worth the price. If she made Lin Chen help her purchase it, it would be akin to using Lin Chen as a mere payment tool, which Jiang Jiayun did not wish to do.

Lin Chen noticed Jiang Jiayun’s hesitation and said nothing.

While he had said that he could help her secure any magic treasure she fancied as long as it was under one million Top Grade Spirit Stones, this particular treasure was nothing special.

If Jiang Jiayun were to bid without considering its price merely based on his promise, then he would be a true sucker.

Nevertheless, Jiang Jiayun’s hesitation made Lin Chen appreciate her more.

Ultimately, the Falling Sea Seal was acquired by Zhou Hui for seven hundred fifty thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones.

For many martial artists, this price was astronomical, yet they did not anticipate someone actually spending so much on a Superior Sky-level Magical Treasure.

After the Falling Sea Seal was sold, the voluptuous woman on stage counted down three times before finalizing the transaction.

Subsequently, several lots were presented for auction, but none caught Lin Chen’s attention.

Until a treasure box was brought to the stage and upon opening it, a dazzling light shocked the entire audience.

"This magic treasure is called the Spirit-transforming Needle, which can be used on its own as a hidden weapon, or be empowered to launch a wide-reaching lethal Array."

The voluptuous woman explained the Spirit-transforming Needle, and the crowd below immediately became excited, all wanting to acquire this magic treasure.

The Spirit-transforming Needle was a Heavenly Top Grade Treasure, an Eighth-Rank Magic Treasure, much more powerful than the previously auctioned Falling Sea Seal, with a starting bid of six hundred thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones, each increment in bids no less than ten thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones.

This time, upon seeing the Spirit-transforming Needle, Jiang Jiayun was immediately tempted. Being skilled in hidden weapons, owning the Spirit-transforming Needle would undoubtedly enhance her capabilities. Lin Chen noticed Jiang Jiayun’s expression and nodded at her.

"If you like it, go ahead and bid. My words still stand; I will support you as long as it doesn’t exceed one million Top Grade Spirit Stones."

"This Spirit-transforming Needle is indeed special, I can give you a higher limit, but it cannot be too much."

The Spirit-transforming Needle was indeed a rare treasure, capable not only of serving as a hidden weapon but also of triggering Arrays. If one could secure it, the boost to one’s power would be immense.