NOVEL NEXT A Temptation Worth The Risk
Gu Xun'er shook her head, but the fear that had gripped her heart was still coursing through her entire being. What Ling Ying had said was indeed correct—the pressure she had just felt was something that not even her father could muster.
This realization meant that the Heaven Ascending Pavilion housed an incredibly terrifying expert, someone who might even surpass all others in power.
Ling Ying's legs were trembling, and he nearly collapsed to the ground. Had he not already been kneeling, he likely would have fainted.
"Miss... what should we do..." Ling Ying stammered.
"Continue with the auction," Gu Xun'er exhaled deeply, gently brushing her forehead. Her beautiful face was now tinged with a complex mix of emotions. Even if her father were here, he might have no choice but to compromise.
"Old Ling, I have some high-level techniques and combat skills here. Go and exchange them," Gu Xun'er instructed. She knew that The God Seal Technique would fetch an astronomical price. Without sufficient resources, acquiring it would be nearly impossible.
The God Seal Technique belonged to the Gu Clan—it was their rightful inheritance.
Ling Ying nodded immediately, taking the techniques and combat skills from Gu Xun'er and hurrying off to make the necessary exchanges.
Gu Xun'er's expression darkened as a whirlwind of emotions swirled within her. She couldn't understand why the complete Emperor Seal Art had ended up here.
Meanwhile, in a room on the fourth floor, Li Xiao slowly opened his eyes, gazing down at the auction below with a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
"Heh, it seems this auction will be one for the history books," he remarked.
Linglong, Bing Shuang, and Lian Xue exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. After this auction, the name of the Pavilion Master would undoubtedly resonate throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent!
Li Xiao swirled the tea in his cup before taking a sip and then commented, "That little girl Gu Xun'er is probably getting anxious by now."
"You're so mean, Pavilion Master," Linglong replied with a bright smile. "This is the Gu Clan's secret technique, after all. Now that it's being auctioned, she will definitely fight with everything she has to win it."
"But the Gu Clan won't let this go so easily," Lian Xue added with a concerned expression.
"Don't worry," Li Xiao replied nonchalantly. "No one can act recklessly within the Heaven Ascending Pavilion."
Li Xiao was utterly unconcerned about what might happen next. Within the Heaven Ascending Pavilion, he was invincible. Even if Gu Yuan, the peak Dou Saint of the Gu Clan, were to personally appear, he would stand no chance of harming anything within the Pavilion.
In fact, with the power of the Heaven Ascending Pavilion, and by spending some system points, even killing Gu Yuan wasn't out of the realm of possibility.
Li Xiao would never gamble with everyone's lives. If he didn't have absolute confidence, he wouldn't have dared to auction off The God Seal Technique so openly.
The auction officially began.
"I'm sure many of you have already guessed the origins of this technique," said Ya Fei, the auctioneer, with a nod and a gentle smile. "Indeed, this is one of the Gu Clan's secret techniques. It is here today because of our Pavilion Master's extraordinary means."
The crowd collectively drew in a sharp breath. As expected, the technique being auctioned was indeed one of the Gu Clan's most powerful techniques, The God Seal Technique.
Zhai Xing couldn't help but laugh inwardly. He wondered what the members of the Gu Clan would think if they knew their treasured technique was being auctioned off like this!
"Due to the rarity of The God Seal Technique, the starting bid is set at one million spirit crystals, with a minimum increment of one hundred thousand. Please feel free to bid as you wish," Ya Fei announced.
One million spirit crystals were equivalent to ten million gold coins. Even the Mittal Clan in the Jia Ma Empire would need to save diligently for decades to accumulate such wealth.
It was clear that this price was far beyond the reach of most, and only the truly powerful could afford to participate in this bidding war.
Zhai Xing immediately called out, "One million three hundred thousand spirit crystals!"
"One million five hundred thousand!"
"Two million!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the bidding war erupted with intense fervor.
The God Seal Technique was a technique created by a Dou God, possessing overwhelming power. Ordinary people had little chance of ever encountering such a high-level Earth-tier technique, and those who did might never see it again in their lifetime. Mastering this technique could give one the power to split mountains and part seas!
With that in mind, countless powerful figures decided to go all in, willing to spend every last spirit crystal they had to obtain it.
Some even took out their most treasured items, including seventh-grade pills and Earth-tier techniques, determined to win the bid at any cost.
The price soared rapidly, causing many initially excited bidders to adopt bitter expressions. It seemed that this technique would once again fall into the hands of the wealthy and powerful.
Many people expressed their regret over the sky-high price, but they still wanted to see who would ultimately claim The God Seal Technique.
They all knew deep down that only someone like Li Xiao, the Pavilion Lord of the Heaven Ascending Pavilion, could afford to auction off such a treasure.
If it were anyone else, they would likely have hidden away in some secluded corner, secretly cultivating the technique, and even upon mastering it, they wouldn't dare use it openly, fearing the jealousy and ensuing relentless pursuit of others.
Elder Su Qian stroked his small beard, his face marked by surprise. "So it really is The God Seal Technique. It seems the Heaven Ascending Pavilion is about to change the world."
"Elder, have you heard of it before?" Deputy Headmaster Hu Qian couldn't help but ask. He had never heard the name God Seal Technique before.
"Naturally," Su Qian replied with a shrug. "It's one of the most valued techniques of the Gu Clan. The significance of this technique is immeasurable."
Elder Su Qian's expression grew solemn. It was clear that if news of this spread to the eight ancient clans, the consequences would be dire.
He couldn't understand why Pavilion Lord Li Xiao would auction off The God Seal Technique. Wasn't this an indirect declaration of war against the Gu Clan?
"Elder, if what you're saying is true, then the Gu Clan..." Deputy Headmaster Hu Qian trailed off, his expression shifting subtly as he began to realize the gravity of the situation.
"Indeed," Su Qian muttered, his gaze turning toward the fourth floor. "I wonder how he plans to resolve this. Let's wait and see."
"Three million spirit crystals!"
Suddenly, a crisp voice echoed from a room on the third floor, drawing the attention of everyone present, including Elder Su Qian, who had been worried about the Heaven Ascending Pavilion. He instinctively turned his head.
No one expected the bidder to raise the price directly to three million spirit crystals, equivalent to three hundred million gold coins. Even some second-tier sects likely couldn't muster such a sum.
Gu Xun'er gently parted her lips, her face stern as she set down her bidding paddle and continued, "The God Seal Technique is one of the most profound combat skills of the Gu Clan. If you don't want to be hunted by the Gu Clan, I advise you to stop here."
As her words echoed through the hall, the expressions of many bidders changed. They began to reconsider their impulsive actions with newfound caution.