Ascension of The Unholy Immortal-Chapter 335: Divine Spirit’s Plan

"I’ve mentioned this before," Xia said with a charming smile. "This stone is merely a fragment of a larger piece. We estimate that its success rate for transforming divine sense is only ten percent."

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"Tch, what kind of treasure is that? It’s utterly worthless," scoffed a guest from the second floor.

"Indeed, a mere ten percent success rate? It’s hardly worth it," another chimed in, disappointment evident in their tone.

"Well then, esteemed guests, are any of you planning to retract your bids?" Xia inquired, her interest piqued as she glanced toward the second floor.

Surprisingly, none of the bidders chose to back out.

"Seventy million, going once," she announced.

"Going twice," she continued.

Xia raised two fingers, preparing to call for a third time.

"Seventy-five million."

A calm voice suddenly echoed from one of the chambers on the second floor.

Immediately, all eyes turned in the direction of the voice, curiosity and intrigue filling the hall.

Although the chambers glimmered like crystals, concealing their occupants from sight and divine sense— only faint outlines could be discerned within.

Through the glassy walls, the silhouette of a woman came into view.

"Seventy-five million, going once," Xia announced.

"Going twice!" she continued.

"Going thr—"

"Seventy-nine million!" A sudden voice shattered the silence, reverberating through the room.

Instantly, an uproar erupted among the experts.

"What? Someone is actually willing to offer such a sum for this?" exclaimed one expert, unable to contain his disbelief.

"Curious—are there other uses for this stone?" a shadowy figure mused.

"Who is this?" Mi Ling, seated in one of the chambers on the second floor, furrowed her brow in frustration.

She was the one who had just bid seventy-five million. After the revelation regarding the flaws in the divine transformation stone, she had anticipated no one would bid higher. Why, then, was there still interest?

"Is this bidder targeting me?" she pondered.

Shaking her head, she dismissed the thought. It seemed impossible; no one knew of her desire for the divine transformation stone. She had a completely different purpose for it.

After contemplating her options, she decided to raise her bid. "Eighty million crystals."

Many late-stage Void Transformation Realm experts instinctively drew in a sharp breath.

Eighty million crystals represent a staggering sum; typically, the wealth of an ordinary late-stage Void Transformation Realm expert ranges between fifty to seventy million crystals—making eighty million almost unfathomable.

Xia’s eyes flickered with surprise for a moment before she declared, "Eighty million, going once..."

In another chamber on the second floor, Yue Xin traced her lips thoughtfully. "As expected, this item holds great significance for her. If I want my plan to succeed, I must undermine Mi Ling’s future power as much as possible."

Suddenly, a glint of interest sparked in her eyes. "Calculating the time, the war in the Devil Realm should commence soon—probably within a week."

Her brow furrowed in contemplation. "I wonder if the outcome might differ this time?"

Despite encountering numerous unpredictable events thus far, the overall situation remained relatively unchanged.

"From this point on, a new era will dawn; this war will be merely the beginning. Sadly, I’m still not strong enough to exploit these developments," she sighed, filled with regret. "For now, I must do what I can."

After a moment’s deliberation, she raised the stakes and announced "Ninety-five million crystals."

"That’s insane!" an onlooker on the first floor exclaimed, barely able to contain their astonishment.

"What’s going on? Does this thing really have another use?" Kai remarked with a chuckle from a nearby chamber on the second floor.

"It doesn’t matter—this trinket is useless to me," he shook his head, deep in thought. "To think he would be so generous."

With a smirk, Kai examined the jade card in his palm. After the banquet, a member of the pavilion had handed it to him, claiming it was a gift from Liang.

Every time Kai contemplated the staggering amount of crystals stored within it, he couldn’t help but laugh.

Inside the jade card were two hundred million crystals!

"Hmm, at least he’s sensible," Kai snickered. The uproar he had caused at the banquet surely wasn’t without its perks. Liang had also included a list of items slated for auction. So far, most of the items had been revealed, differing only in their order.

"He must have put in a lot of effort to compile this list," Kai mused. "Maybe he genuinely wants to attend the auction."

"Ninety-five million?" Mi Ling’s expression turned icy at the hearing of the bid.

"No, I need this stone; I can’t back down now." Fixing her gaze on the stage, she raised her bid. "One hundred million crystals!"

One hundred million!

Even the experts on the second floor exchanged astonished glances; was it truly wise to spend such a sum on a seemingly flawed item?

Xia quickly reacted, announcing, "One hundred million, going once."

"Going twice…"

A suffocating silence fell over the hall, drawing even the attention of experts on the third floor, filled with excitement.

"One hundred million, going for the third time!" Xis declared, raising her hand. "The Divine Transformation Stone goes to the guest in room number fifteen."

"I’ll let you have it this time," Yue Xin chuckled, "the one you truly desire hasn’t even appeared yet."

***

Holy Devil Continent, Myaried Devils City stands as one of the most prosperous locations in the entire Devil Realm and beyond, a place where experts as the clouds.

Though two factions dominate the landscape of the Devil Realm, their supremacy does not overshadow the existence of numerous lesser factions. While these groups operate independently, many remain loyal to the Devil Court, engaging in fierce competition and skirmishes solely among themselves. The pursuit of supremacy or independence is a distant thought for them.

Under the rule of Mo Di, the Devil Realm currently enjoys a golden age, free from the emergence of any new powers seeking to challenge or replace the Holy Court.

"How are the preparations progressing, Senior Brother Long?"

Within an old, crumbling inn, several figures cloaked in black gathered in a secluded corner.

Senior Brother Long nodded. "Everything is unfolding as we anticipated. Yang Tai and Mo Di have departed the Devil Realm; it’s confirmed they are attending the auction at this moment."

"Excellent! The auction will likely continue for several months; even if they catch wind of news, they will arrive too late," another figure sneered.

"What about Mo Ji?" queried another.

Calmly, Senior Brother Long replied, "As I mentioned before, there’s no need for concern. Someone will handle him."

"Our Divine Spirit Palace has been in the shadows, accumulating strength for countless years, waiting for this moment," a different voice asserted seriously.

"Brother Ming, you need not worry. The critical task now is ensuring your preparations are complete," chimed in an alluring voice from one of the cloaked figures.

Brother Ming chuckled softly. "Our faction has lain dormant within the Holy Court for many years; the power we possess rivals that of Mo Di."

"At last, the time has come for our True Spirit Race to reclaim its rightful place in the world."

Unbeknownst to anyone in the inn, an uninvited guest had quietly taken a seat. Due to his low cultivation, he went largely unnoticed, even receiving only a dismissive glance from the bartender.

"This wine is dreadful," Liang muttered, setting aside the glass in his hand. He then extended his perception, surveying the bustle of the inn with his universe sense.

"This woman should be here," he thought, intrigue flickering in his eyes. However, this spark quickly faded, replaced by an odd expression.

"Two late-stage Void Transformation experts, one late-stage Alter Formation Realm expert, and two mid-stage Void and Alter Transformation Realm experts," Liang silently counted, momentarily stunned. Then, a glimmer of interest ignited in his gaze.

"Interesting—all of them are true spirit beings. What could be happening?" he pondered, realizing that the only power strong enough to assemble such a gathering was the Divine Spirit Palace.

But what business did they have in the Devil Realm at this moment?

"This doesn’t add up," he mused, realizing no influential figures from the Divine Spirit Palace had appeared at the banquet—yet here these True Spirit beings has gathered here.

"Even the devil experts are true spirit beings," Liang reflected, unease creeping into his thoughts. "Could they be plotting something significant?"

The opening of the Heavenly Will Palace wasn’t imminent; it was far too early for anyone to make a substantial move.

Typically, everyone preferred to lurk in the shadows, biding their time. Yet, why did it seem as though these individuals were preparing for something?

"Regrettably, I can only observe them from a distance, unable to discern the nature of their conversation," Liang sighed, shaking his head. "But it’s inconsequential. With her presence, it’s only a matter of time before I unravel the mystery."

"Junior Sister Feng," Brother Meng began, lifting his glass in a toast, "I must apologize for not congratulating you sooner on reclaiming your cultivation back."