Ascension of The Unholy Immortal-Chapter 344: Divine Origin Fruit

Mi Ling’s audacious bid of nine hundred million crystals ignited a stir within the auction hall. All attention converged on her room, especially from the experts on the third floor, who had been fervently vying for the Searing Sun Sword.

Long Ning sneered, casting a disdainful glance at room fifteen. "Little girl, you’re playing with fire."

Without a trace of hesitation, Mi Ling responded calmly, "One billion."

Long Ning’s fury ignited as he shot a searing glare toward her room. "One billion and five hundred million!"

His announcement reverberated through the hall, prompting many experts to speculate on Mi Ling’s mysterious identity.

The Star Wondering Daoist, who had previously expressed interest in the sword, remained unfazed by Long Ning’s aggressive bidding. He recognized Mi Ling’s considerable wealth but was resolute in not being outbid by her.

"One billion and six hundred million," he declared coolly.

"One billion and seven hundred million!" Long Ning countered coldly.

Suddenly, a deep, aged voice resonated through the auction hall, "Two billion."

Everyone’s gaze instinctively shifted to the third floor. The experts there were equally astonished by the unexpected bid.

It was an astronomical figure—one Long Ning likely couldn’t hope to match.

"Who is that?" Yue Xin’s eyes widened in astonishment, clearly taken aback by the turn of events.

Long Ning let out a frustrated growl, fully aware that he had met his match.

Mi Ling and the Star Wondering Daoist shared similar expressions of shock. Two billion was an immense sum, especially for a sword that wasn’t a necessity to possess.

"Two billion, going once... Twice..."

"Two billion for the third time. Any more bids?"

With an elegant wave of her hand, Xia declared, "Sold! To the estimated senior on the third floor!"

"Estimated senior?" Many experts exchanged intrigued glances, raising their eyebrows. It was the first time Xia had referred to anyone as ’senior.’ Who could this mystery figure be?

As the bidding for the Searing Sun Sword came to a close, a sense of anticipation filled the air for the next item: the Divine Origin Fruit.

Xia with her captivating smile announced: "Esteemed guests, prepare yourself for the second treasure - the Divine Origin Fruit!"

The hall erupted in a chorus of whispers and murmurs. Many experts, particularly those at the Void Transformation Realm and above, couldn’t conceal their excitement and desire for this legendary fruit.

"The bidding starts at one hundred million crystals. May I have your first bid, please?"

Without hesitation, a voice from the second floor rang out:

"One hundred ten million."

Another voice quickly followed from a different corner of the hall:

"One hundred and twenty million."

The bids rose steadily, with experts from various tiers vying for the coveted fruit. However, it was a voice from the third floor that sent a wave of shock through the audience:

"Four hundred million."

All eyes turned towards the source of the voice, but their senses were blocked, preventing them from identifying the enigmatic bidder.

"Such a bold opening bid," a first-floor expert whispered in awe.

"Indeed, it seems the experts on the third floor are determined to acquire the most valuable treasures tonight," another replied.

The bidding continued to escalate, with experts from the second and third floors engaging in a fierce battle. The price quickly surpassed the five hundred million mark, leaving many on the first floor in disbelief.

"This is getting intense," Yue Xin muttered to herself, her eyes fixed on the bidding screen. "I wonder who will emerge victorious."

Suddenly, a voice from the second floor caused a commotion:

"One billion crystals."

A hush fell over the hall as everyone gasped in astonishment. One billion crystals was an astronomical sum, even for the Void Return Realm experts present.

"Who is it?"

"Who can afford to spend so lavishly?"

Whispers and speculations filled the air as the experts tried to guess the identity of the mysterious bidder.

However, before anyone could react, another voice from the third floor echoed through the hall:

"One billion and one hundred million."

The hall erupted in an uproar. The price had now reached an unprecedented level, and it seemed that the bidding war was far from over.

Xia’s voice cut through the excitement: "Going once for one billion and one hundred million crystals."

The hall fell into silence again as everyone waited with bated breath to see if anyone would outbid this.

Moments turned into an eternity, and just when it seemed like this bid would stand, a voice from the third floor shattered the tense atmosphere:

"One billion and three hundred million."

The bidding war for the Divine Origin Fruit continued to reach new heights, with each bid surpassing the previous one by a significant margin.

"Going once for one billion and three hundred million crystals." Xia announced again.

"One billion and four hundred million," Dong Tian Wang who was silent till now finally declared, his voice ringing through the hall.

"One billion and four hundred million, going once." Xia’s eyes flickered eagerly among the crowd, as though she were inviting another bidder to step forward.

"Going twice! Is there anyone willing to raise the stakes?"

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, a guest from the second floor raised the stakes

"Two billion crystals."

A hush fell over the hall as everyone held their breath. Two billion crystals was an astronomical sum, this person on the second floor wanted to secure the Divine Origin Fruit at any cost.

"Going once for two billion crystals!" Xia announced with a spark of excitement, her surprise evident at how the bidding had skyrocketed to this astonishing amount.

All eyes turned to Mi Ling’s room, wondering if she would make a counteroffer. However, to their surprise, she remained silent.

"Going twice for two billion!" Xia declared eagerly. "This is likely the last Divine Origin Fruit in existence, esteemed guests—consider your bids carefully!"

Moments turned into minutes, and still, Mi Ling did not bid. It seemed that she had reached her limit and was unwilling to spend any further.

In the end, a mysterious guest on the second floor emerged victorious, successfully acquiring the Divine Origin Fruit for the staggering price of two billion crystals.

"Sold! The Divine Origin Fruit goes to the esteemed guest from the second floor!" Xia announced cheerfully, though a fleeting look of disappointment briefly crossed her eyes.

"Spending such a large amount of crystals for just a piece of fruit seems wasteful," Mi Ling mused, her eyes flickering with thought. "After all, its effects can be replicated through other means."

"I wonder when that item will be auctioned," she said, gazing intently at the screen, anticipation glimmering in her eyes. The treasures she sought had yet to be revealed.

"How did this happen?" Kai stared helplessly at the enigmatic jade case clutched in his hand.

He hadn’t intended to acquire this particular item.

Indeed, he was the mysterious bidder from the second floor who had just spent two billion on the divine origin fruit.

As the bidding for the fruit began, an overwhelming urge had surged within him. Before he realized it, he was recklessly bidding, driven by an impulse that drained his entire funds, including Liang’s assets.

"Could this strange craving stem from being a sin devil?" Worry flitted across Kai’s features.

The troubling aspect of his identity as a sin devil was the occasional loss of control, leading him to act irrationally, potentially spiraling into chaos and indiscriminate violence.

"No, it’s different this time," Kai thought, his expression growing serious.

After a momentary silence, Kai finally let out a dejected sigh, He rubbed the back of his neck absently, trying to soothe the tension coiling within him.

"No matter how I think about it, there’s still no answer," he reflected, gazing blankly at the wall.

He looked down at the jade case, its intricate carvings casting delicate shadows over his palm. An unsettling thought knotted in his stomach. "On a matter like this, I might as well seek his opinion."

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"If what you have said is true, then I wouldn’t mind lending you a hand." Mo Ji regarded Liang thoughtfully, his brow furrowed in deep contemplation.

For some time now, they had been engrossed in a discussion concerning the enigmatic Heavenly Will Palace. At last, Mo Ji voiced his agreement, a significant shift in their conversation.

"I have faith that Senior Mo will indeed be of help," Liang replied with a small smile.

"Haha! The matter is far from simple. Don’t expect everything to go smoothly, even with my assistance," Mo Ji responded with a light-hearted chuckle, though a serious expression appeared on his face.

Liang remained composed "There’s no need for the Senior to concern himself with the intricacies; I will make my own arrangements."

Mo Ji nodded, appreciating Liang’s resolve. "Since we can now consider ourselves acquaintances, I would like to offer you a piece of advice."

Surprise flickered in Liang’s eyes as he responded calmly, "Then I am grateful in advance for your wisdom."

With a subtle wave of his hand, Mo Ji conjured an isolated space around the two, ensuring their conversation remained private. "Stay away from the Heavenly Will,"