Ascension of The Unholy Immortal-Chapter 351: Thousand Tree Seed

Stunned silence washed over the grand hall as every gaze swiveled towards the origin of the thunderous bid. This bone-chilling voice didn’t emanate from the third floor or even the second, but rather from an unassuming corner on the ground floor.

"Three billion, going once!" Xia’s voice resounded throughout the hall.

The hall sank into a state of stunned silence, the enormity of the bid washing over the attendees like a tidal wave. Three billion crystals, an unimaginable fortune for most present, had just been offered for the Thousand Realm Tree Sapling.

All eyes converged upon the source of the audacious bid, a young woman seated in a corner of the ground floor. Her appearance was simple, her countenance serene and collected.

Whispers and murmured speculations filled the air as experts frantically attempted to identify this mysterious benefactor.

"Who is she?"

"How has she amassed such unimaginable wealth?"

Xia looked at the woman curiously and inquired, "Esteemed guest, would you be inclined to reveal your identity?"

The young woman maintained her silence, a hint of a wry smile adorning her lips.

"Very well," Xia responded. "Going twice for three billion crystals!"

The hall held its breath, the tension palpable, the air thick with anticipation.

"Any final bids?" Xia inquired with a hint of anticipation in her voice.

Just when the Thousand Realm Tree Sapling seemed destined to be sold for this astronomical sum, a voice from the third floor shattered the pregnant pause:

"Four billion crystals!"

Chaos erupted within the hall. The bidding war had achieved unprecedented heights, with the esteemed experts on the third floor determined to claim this legendary item.

Unmoved by this latest bid, the young woman on the ground floor calmly raised her paddle once more.

"Five billion crystals," she stated calmly.

Silence descended once more, the weight of the bid heavy in the air. No one had anticipated this unknown woman to possess such inexhaustible wealth.

"Five billion, going once!" Xia announced eagerly.

"Five billion, going twice!"

"Any final bids?"

The hall teetered on the precipice of unbearable tension as Xia prepared to seal the fate of the Thousand Realm Tree Sapling.

However, a voice from the third floor, cloaked in a veil of darkness, shattered the anticipation:

"Seven billion crystals!"

The hall erupted in an uproar, astonishment etched on every face. The bid was the highest ever recorded at an auction in the Heaven Fortune Domain.

The eyes of all present turned to the third floor, where a shadowy figure sat, shrouded in mystery.

"Seven billion, going once!" Xia’s voice trembled slightly as she uttered the words.

"Seven billion, going twice!"

"Any final bids?"

Just as Xia prepared to declare the Thousand Realm Tree Sapling sold, the woman on the ground floor turned her gaze towards the bidding screen, a glimmer of hesitation flickering in her eyes.

The hall fell silent, no one daring to challenge this exorbitant bid.

"Sold! The Thousand Realm Tree Sapling goes to the esteemed guest on the third floor for the record-breaking price of seven billion crystals!"

Within one of the luxurious private chambers on the third floor...

"What is the situation, Brother Yang?" Mo Di’s gaze rested upon Yang, who had just materialized within the room.

"All has unfolded according to our meticulous plan," Yang responded indifferently. "In fact, it has transpired even more favorably than we had anticipated."

Mo Di’s eyes flickered with surprise. "Even more favorably?"

Yang nodded in confirmation. "Indeed, it would appear that an unknown benefactor has inadvertently given us a hand."

"I see. So, the Divine Spirit Palace has effortlessly claimed the Umbrella Expanse Continent and half the outer ring territory," Mo Di replied with a hint of amusement.

"They have even requested that we relocate the continent to the outermost portion of the ring and dismantle the devil realm formation from their lands," Yang sneered coldly.

"They are being quite thorough in their approach," Mo Di chuckled, his gaze drifting towards the floor below, where the mysterious woman sat. "It would appear that the woman has graced us with her presence."

Yang followed Mo Di’s gaze, his eyes lingering on the woman for a moment before a flicker of emotion passed across his face, quickly replaced by an expression of indifference.

"I am certain that our rebellious comrades did not stand idly by," Mo Di remarked his voice tuning cold.

"Outside the two Void Return Realm experts, all others joined the war effort against the Divine Spirit Palace," Yang confirmed in a low voice.

Mo Di snorted. "No doubt she is here to block my path should I intervene in the conflict."

"Or perhaps she is merely here for the auction," Yang suggested with uncertainty.

Mo Di shot Yang a piercing gaze. "Do you still cling to this foolish sentiment?"

Yang shook his head.

Mo Di sighed. "I will spare you any further reprimands."

"This woman manipulated you and exploited your loyalty to our master, ultimately shattering your dao heart," Mo Di stated coldly.

"You cannot speak of it in such a manner," Yang smiled bitterly. "I was merely a fool."

"A fool indeed," Mo Di sneered, his expression darkening. "If not for her, the devil realm would not be under my rule today."

Yang remained silent for a moment before speaking up. "I desired no such position."

Mo Di let out a heavy sigh. "I will not engage in further debate with you."

"Are you certain that there are no more rebels lurking within our ranks?" Mo Di eyes flickered coldly.

Yang remained silent for a moment before replying, "To the best of my knowledge, all known rebels have been dealt with."

As the commotion surrounding the record-breaking sale of the Thousand Realm Tree Sapling gradually subsided, Xia resumed her role as auctioneer. The hall hummed with a collective anticipation as the next legendary item was set to be unveiled.

"Esteemed guests," Xia proclaimed, her voice echoing through the grand hall, "We now present for your consideration an item of immense rarity and unparalleled power—the Heaven Swallowing Pearl!"

"This extraordinary pearl," Xia continued, "is said to hold the power to devour the very heavens. Its chaotic origin grants it unfathomable properties that defy our understanding."

"The starting bid for this exceptional item is set at two billion crystals," Xia announced. "Let the bidding commence!"

A tense silence fell over the hall as the experts present weighed their options. The Heaven Swallowing Pearl was an item of unparalleled rarity, but its enigmatic nature and potentially unpredictable consequences made it a daunting acquisition.

Minutes ticked by, but no bids were forthcoming. Xia remained poised, her gaze sweeping across the audience.

Just when it seemed that the item would remain unsold, a faint sound broke the silence. From the unassuming ground floor, a single paddle was raised.

"Three billion crystals," came a voice as calm and mysterious as the pearl itself.

All eyes turned towards the corner of the ground floor, where the young woman who had shocked the hall with her audacious bid for the Thousand Realm Tree Sapling now sat.

Her appearance had not changed—simple, unassuming, collected. Yet, her presence seemed to command attention, drawing all eyes and speculations upon her.

"Three billion, going once!" Xia declared.

The hall fell silent, everyone waiting the next bid.

"Four billion crystals!" a voice boomed from the third floor.

The bidding war had resumed, and the stakes were even higher this time.

Unmoved by this latest challenge, the young woman on the ground floor raised her paddle once more.

"Five billion crystals."

"Five billion, going once!" Xia’s voice trembled slightly as she uttered the words.

"Five billion, going twice!"

"Any final bids?"

The hall teetered on the precipice of unbearable tension as Xia prepared to seal the fate of the Heaven Swallowing Pearl.

Just then, a voice from the third floor, shattered the anticipation:

"Six billion crystals!"

All eyes shifted toward the voice that had interrupted the moment—Mo Di.

The woman scrutinized Mo Di, a faint frown crossing her features, yet her demeanor remained composed as she raised her bid.

"Seven billion crystals."

"Su Jin, it seems you really desire this item," Mo Di’s laughter echoed through the hall, light yet mocking.

The woman shot back icily, "What does it matter to you? Let your wealth do the talking if you’re so inclined."

A palpable tension filled the room as everyone turned their attention to her, and even some of the experts around her began to step back, apprehensive.

Her boldness in addressing Mo Di suggested that she likely wielded equal power and influence, a Void Return Realm expert.

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"Should I?" Mo Di’s lips curled into a smirk. "This item is of no use to me; you can have it."

"Useless?" Many experts seethed inwardly, puzzled. If it were truly worthless, why bid for it at all?

Xia, her voice tinged with disappointment, announced, "Seven billion, going once."

"Seven billion, going twice…"

The hall hung in suspense, waiting with bated breath for the final blow.

"…Sold! The Heaven Swallowing Pearl goes to the esteemed guest on the ground floor for the record-breaking price of seven billion crystals!"