Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 231

“Like I said, it’s not about the money. It’s really sold out.”

“One hundred thousand! Isn’t one hundred thousand enough…?”

The two girls exchanged a glance and smiled before shaking their heads apologetically. “You’ll just have to wait a little longer. You can go in after 9:30.”

“But by then, it’ll be too late… I’m really begging you! I… I’ll offer two hundred thousand! Isn’t that enough!?”

That person was practically on the verge of tears. Tian Zhi Zi had ordered him to secure the Undead Spear at any cost. The auction had already been going on for quite some time, and with every second that passed, his punishment would only become more severe. This agonizing wait—he was experiencing it firsthand.

“Aah! You really would pay two hundred thousand?”

The girl on the right didn’t shake her head this time; instead, she looked at him in surprise.

Upon hearing this, the man’s spirits lifted. He quickly nodded and said, “Yes! Yes! I’d be more than willing!”

With a swift motion, he pulled out his funds card. “I’ll pay right now! Please, just let me in!”

“Eh? Xiao Qi,you’re not thinking of…? But Miss said—”

“It’s not like that” the girl called Xiao Qi hesitated for a moment, then slowly pulled out a ticket. “This is mine. I kept an extra one earlier. Originally, I was going to—”

“Hah! Xiao Qi, so you secretly kept a ticket!”

“No way! I bought this for 200 gold coins back then, planning to wait for its value to increase… And as expected, trusting Miss was absolutely right! In less than an hour, its value increased a thousandfold! This is crazy high!”

Watching the two young ladies casually chat right in front of him, the desperate Wings That Obstruct the Heavens member nearly fell to his knees. He paid the money at lightning speed, snatched the exorbitantly priced ticket, and dashed inside…

Inside the auction hall, the price of the Undead Spear continued to rise in a frenzy of bids from the players. At that moment, a sudden flash of white light appeared over the only empty seat near the front. A sweat-drenched player materialized there.

The moment he arrived, he gasped for breath and shouted,

“I bid 4.8 million!”

Tian Zhi Zi had given him a bottom line of 5 million. But after spending 200,000 on the ticket, he had only 4.8 million left.

4.8 million—an astronomical price! Offering such an outrageous amount for a piece of virtual equipment in a game world was beyond what most rich people could stomach. And yet, this bidder appeared anxious, drenched in sweat, as if he were racing against time.

Through the crowd, the cold eyes of Zang Shen landed on him. His gaze paused briefly on the emblem stitched onto the man’s sleeve. After a moment of thought, a faint smile appeared on his face.

“This gentleman, Gu Jian Wu Hen , has offered 4.8 million gold coins. Is there anyone willing to bid higher? 4.8 million, first call…”

(孤剑无痕, Gū Jiàn Wú Hén, Lone Sword Without a Trace)

“4.81 million.”

A calm, indifferent voice sounded from the corner.

Hearing this number, the once-hopeful Gu Jian Wu Hen froze on the spot, his mind going blank.

The one who had just raised the bid was none other than Zang Shen, the Divine Domain Alliance leader himself. Unlike his previous aggressive jump in price, this time, he only increased it by 10,000 gold—almost as if he was deliberately targeting someone.

And yet, it was precisely this 10,000 gold coins that made everyone witness the profuse sweating of Gu Jian Wu Hen.

Because he had exactly 4.8 million gold coins left on him… Let alone 10,000, even if he was asked for another 1,000, he couldn’t produce it.

“Zang Shen has bid 4.81 million gold coins. Is there anyone else who would like to offer a higher price? Alright… 4.81 million for the first time…”

Outside, Tian Zhi Zi almost leaped up from his chair, bellowing, “Quick! Transfer the gold coins to his funds card, now!!”

“It’s too late.” The man with the masked face remained motionless, speaking resignedly.

“4.81 million for the third time… This 『Undead Spear』 will also go to Mr. Zang Shen.”

Tian Zhi Zi almost spat out three liters of blood on the spot.

Not only had he failed to acquire the Undead Spear, which he had set his sights on and desired to possess, but what enraged and tormented him the most was… that he was defeated by his greatest rival, Zang Shen, over a mere 10,000 gold coins.

This extreme frustration made him genuinely want to spit blood.

“Young master, please calm down. Gold equipment is extremely precious, and for the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce to be able to offer three pieces is already quite difficult. I believe that this might be their limit. Let’s wait and see” the masked man said with an uncertain tone.

The atmosphere at the auction of the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce temporarily eased.

“The time is now 9:20 AM. Three rare pieces of gold equipment have already been auctioned, and the atmosphere here is truly exhilarating. We will take a short break now and enjoy some soothing music to relax… Before that, I must inform everyone that gold equipment is too precious, and our capacity at the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce is limited; we cannot offer too much at once. Those who haven’t managed to buy gold equipment, do not be disheartened. Tomorrow, the consignment shop of the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce will officially open, and it will offer several items ranging from level 10 to 25 in silver equipment for sale. We welcome everyone to come and choose, and also invite friends from all over Huaxia to consign at our Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, after the break, we will proceed with today’s grand finale of our auction, so please don’t go anywhere.”

With a smile on her face, Jiu Yue spoke as she lightly stepped toward the backstage. Meanwhile, soothing music began to play in the auction hall, slowly calming everyone’s hearts.

“Big sister is clearly stalling for time” Zuo Po Jun chuckled.

“So what… I’d bet with my gender that, even though everyone knows it’s a stall, no one would leave” came Murong Qiu Shui’s murmured voice immediately after.

Zuo Po Jun: “…”

Ten minutes passed. The music in the auction hall created a pleasant atmosphere, not making anyone feel impatient, and no one left during this obviously wasted time… because, as Jiu Yue had clearly pointed out, what was to come next was the true grand finale—something even more shocking than the golden equipment. How could they possibly miss it? Everyone waited in anticipation, speculating what would happen next.

Finally, at 9:30, Jiu Yue emerged from backstage with a smile, bowed slightly, and said, “Apologies for keeping everyone waiting. In our Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce’s first auction, there were only a few pieces of equipment, but we can proudly say… though the quantity is small, all of them are truly exceptional. Now, we present the final item of today’s auction, and I believe it will make this trip worthwhile for all of you. So, please look at the big screen…”

On the screen behind her, an unusual sword appeared, its massive form wrapped in sinister purple light. The properties of the sword had not yet been revealed, but just its appearance drew gasps of admiration.

Purple Calamity Sword: A Celestial Spirit Weapon. Requirements: Level 15 Warrior-type class, strength attribute of 75 or higher. This Celestial Spirit Sword contains the immense power of thunder and lightning.

Attributes: Attack +120, Strength +18, Hit Rate +10, Attack Speed +35, Luck +2. Adds 30-50 lightning damage on attack, with a 3% chance of applying a 2-3 second paralysis effect on hit.

Additional Skill: Thunder Flash: Condenses the power of thunder and lightning into the sword, instantly unleashing a lightning strike in front of the enemy. Single-target melee attack, dealing 180% of normal attack damage plus 300 lightning damage, with a 20% chance to cause a 2-4 second paralysis effect. Costs 45 mana, cooldown: 30 seconds.

Whoosh—

It was as if a thunderclap suddenly exploded, and the players in Tianchen Square screamed in exaggerated astonishment. Half of the 20,000 players in the auction hall immediately jumped out of their seats.

What did they see…

This sword, with its shocking appearance, was even more mind-blowing in terms of its properties—far beyond what its appearance suggested. This was a Celestial Spirit Weapon—an item that should have been impossible to find! Moreover, it was level 15, which was exactly the level most players could use.

At this moment, they fully realized how incredibly powerful the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce’s trump card was!

The properties of a Celestial Spirit Weapon were seen for the first time by everyone except for those few people around Ye Tian Xie. Its immense power left everyone in awe, accelerating their heartbeats. At level 15, its basic attributes already surpassed those of 20-level golden weapons. The number of additional attributes was nearly double that of any golden equipment. Moreover, it came with a skill that was stronger than any warrior class skill.

If any warrior could wield this Celestial Spirit Weapon, their attributes would drastically increase, far surpassing any normal player of the same level. Whether for leveling, PvP, or showing off… they would be unstoppable.

What is a Celestial Spirit Weapon? In comparison to the previously auctioned golden equipment that sold for astronomical prices, this weapon made them look like trash.

The players in the auction hall visibly became more erratic in their breathing, hearts pounding faster and faster. The powerful guild leaders stared intently at the screen, eagerly preparing to bid. Many pulled out their funds cards and quickly entered their real-world card numbers to transfer large amounts of money, while others shouted into their communicators, urging people outside to immediately transfer money into their accounts.

At the same time, the news of the Celestial Spirit Sword  quickly spread.

“What? A level 15 Celestial Spirit Sword?!”  Yi Jian Ling Yun, who was training in the wild, froze upon reading the attributes of the Purple Calamity Sword, then quickly used a return scroll to head back to Tianchen City.

“A Celestial Spirit Weapon? I’m heading there right now!!” The leader of the Tian Xia Alliance dropped his communicator and rushed toward the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce.

The leader of the Hong Ye Alliance, Jian Zhan Shi Hong Ye Lie Feng, declared, “A Celestial Spirit Sword actually appeared… I have to get my hands on it! Then I’m confident I can make it into the top ten of the level leaderboard in three days… I’ll go personally. Wait for me!”