Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Thunder Dragon, A Century of Glory

Chapter 85 The Hand of a Master Craftsman, the So-Called Divine Weapon?

"It can withstand attacks from Soul Saint level beings!"

If it were ordinary armor, it would probably just be bragging, but if it were made by a master craftsman, it might actually have that kind of defensive power.

The modern-day master craftsman Lou Gao has created the Eight Treasures Ruyi Armor, which can defend against the sixth soul skill of a powerful offensive soul master. And Lou Gao is only a Soul Saint. In the past, master craftsmen with higher soul power levels could naturally create even stronger armor.

"Five hundred and one thousand gold soul coins!" A loud voice from below broke the silence.

If such a treasure could truly withstand a Soul Saint, it would be very useful to them, since many people spend their entire lives without ever reaching the Soul Saint realm. The many photographers present felt the same way.

The works of a master craftsman command great trust, and given the reputation of the Heavenly Dou Empire, they have no worries about them being fake.

As soon as someone started bidding, the atmosphere in the auction room instantly became tense.

"Five hundred and twenty thousand gold soul coins!"

"Five hundred and thirty thousand gold soul coins!"

"..."

The auction hall echoed with the sounds of bidding, each bid building tension and excitement. Many eyes were fixed on the armor gleaming with an ancient light, their determination to win unwavering.

When the price below reached 600,000 gold soul coins, the VIPs in the VIP seats also raised their bids.

"Six hundred and twenty thousand gold soul coins!" An old man in a brocade robe spoke with an undeniable air of authority, as if a prince had personally arrived, instantly pushing the atmosphere in the auction hall to a boiling point.

"Hehehe, that's too stingy, old man!" Auction houses don't care about status, they only care about money.

"Six hundred and fifty thousand gold soul coins!" Another young nobleman waved his feather fan, first making a sarcastic remark, and then speaking slowly.

"Hmph! Young man, don't ruin your own life!"

The old man snorted coldly, his voice tinged with displeasure and provocation, "Do you know the value of this armor? Six hundred and sixty thousand gold soul coins!"

The young nobleman lightly waved his feather fan, a playful smile playing on his lips. "Oh? Since the old man values ​​this armor so much, then this junior will naturally oblige. However, since it is the old man who has spoken, this junior cannot be too stingy. How about 670,000 gold soul coins?"

As the two bidders competed, the atmosphere in the auction hall grew increasingly tense. Everyone held their breath, afraid of missing a single detail. Yun Yibai stood in the crowd, his gaze fixed on the armor that shone with an ancient light, silently calculating in his mind.

"Six hundred and eighty thousand gold soul coins!" The old man raised the price again, his voice filled with unwavering determination.

The young nobleman paused, seemingly surprised by the old man's insistence, but quickly regained his composure: "Since you are so persistent, then this junior will have no choice but to play along. Six hundred and ninety thousand gold soul coins!"

Just then, Yun Yibai took a deep breath and broke his silence, "Seven hundred thousand gold soul coins!"

His voice, though calm, was firm and powerful, instantly drawing everyone's attention. Everyone turned to look at the young Soul Master who had suddenly made his move.

The old man and the young nobleman were both taken aback. They hadn't expected someone to suddenly raise the price at this moment, and by such a large margin. The old man narrowed his eyes, sizing up Yun Yibai as if assessing his strength and background.

"Hmph, young man, do you know what you're doing?" the old man sneered, his tone carrying a hint of threat.

Yun Yi remained calm and composed, replying, "Of course I know. I'm bidding for an armor capable of withstanding attacks from a Soul Saint level. Such a treasure is worth any price I pay."

The young nobleman also put away his playful smile and looked at Yun Yibai seriously: "Hmph, since you are so persistent, then I will grant your wish. However, you should think carefully, as such a treasure is not something that just anyone can handle."

Yun Yibai: "You don't need to worry about that. Since I dared to make a bid, I naturally have my reasons."

This experience has piqued his interest in master craftsmen. The Martial Arts Academy also needs a forging discipline, and he already knows who should be chosen to lead this discipline.

……

"Teacher, I never expected that such a piece of armor would cause such a scramble," Xue Qinghe whispered beside Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, his gaze lingering intently on the armor on the auction stage, and slowly said, "Qinghe, this is not just a simple piece of armor. It can withstand attacks from Soul Saints, which means that it may be crafted with the skills of a master craftsman, or even made from some unknown rare material."

"Perhaps it's just a defensive tool to us, but for those blacksmiths, such a treasure is undoubtedly extremely precious."

"Although this world is dominated by Soul Masters, there are other professions as well. Ultimately, Soul Masters are still a minority in this world."

"There are only three master craftsmen in this world: Tang Hao of the Haotian Sect, Titan of the Power Clan, and Lou Gao of Gengjin City."

"The works of these three individuals are already quite different from ordinary iron weapons."

Xue Qinghe nodded, his eyes flashing with a thoughtful light: "Indeed, armor that can withstand attacks from Soul Saints is extremely useful for the vast majority of Soul Masters. Moreover, its appearance may also trigger further exploration and research into the craftsmanship and rare materials of the Soul Master world."

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly in agreement: "That's right, that's why this armor has caused such a sensation and so much fighting over it. However, what interests me even more is which master craftsman made this armor, and what kind of rare materials it was made of."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's eyes flashed with curiosity: "Teacher, which master craftsman do you think made this armor?"

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "It's hard to say. Over the years, there haven't been many recorded master craftsmen. In the Soul Master world, master craftsmen are rare to begin with, and their skills and styles are all different. The craftsmanship of this armor is so exquisite that even I find it difficult to determine its origin. However, no matter who made it, it is enough to prove that there is still a strong spirit of craftsmanship and skill being passed down in the Soul Master world."

Gradually, the bidding price soared to 800,000 gold soul coins.

This place is nothing like Gengjin City; this is Tiandou City, the imperial city of the Tiandou Empire. It is full of powerful and wealthy people and a hub of finance.

The octagonal Ruyi soft armor, which is tall enough to withstand the attack of a Soul Emperor, would definitely not be auctioned off for just 500,000 gold soul coins if it were placed here.

"Nine hundred thousand gold soul coins!" Finally, Ning Fengzhi made his bid. His voice was gentle, but it carried an undeniable authority.

In the end, Ning Fengzhi acquired this armor that could withstand attacks from Soul Saints. When it comes to wealth and power, few can compare with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Although Yun Yibai felt a little regretful, he didn't feel there was anything to be angry about. He didn't succeed because he wasn't good enough or rich enough, which would only motivate him to work harder.

(End of this chapter)