Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

The grand auction house usually holds its top-tier auctions in the evening, but it's a bit early now. The auction house is only about a quarter full, so it's not very lively. Most of the items being auctioned are quite ordinary, with no particularly eye-catching rare treasures.

Yan glanced at it a few times and then lost interest. He rested his chin on one hand and put the other on the chair, tapping his fingers idly.

Although he wasn't satisfied with the current auction items, he wasn't impatient. He came to the auction house partly to find some good items, and partly to wait for someone. He believed that the person he was waiting for would arrive at the auction house soon.

The host on the stage was quite eloquent, and within fifteen minutes, three auction items had sold for high prices. At this moment, after another jade carving was sold, the host picked up the megaphone again and said to the bidders with a smile: "Next, we will be auctioning a rather special item. Friends who like to collect soul tools may want to take a look."

A small cart covered with a red cloth was pushed up, so you couldn't see what was inside, but from its shape, it looked like a long, narrow object.

"Now, please take a close look, distinguished guests."

As he spoke, he grabbed the red cloth and ripped it off, revealing a rather strange object resembling a metal pillar under the light. It was rectangular in shape, gleaming under the light, and its surface occasionally shimmered with blue light patterns, making it quite beautiful.

"How could this be?"

Yan, who was sitting on the white chair, had only glanced at it casually at first, but at this moment he couldn't help but stand up and look at the auction item on the stage from afar.

Chapter 87 Another Fragment

"This thing seems to be... a fragment of the same kind, or rather, from the same soul tool."

Inside the grand auction hall, Yan Yao gazed at the auction item displayed on the distant stage, a strange light flashing deep in his eyes.

When he was acquiring his second spirit ring, he and Qian Renxue encountered a strange spirit beast called the Sun Worm. There was no record of this kind of spirit beast before, and there was no suitable environment for it to reproduce on the Douluo Continent. Logically speaking, this kind of spirit beast should not appear on this continent.

Yan hadn't investigated this question before. He was deeply impressed by this matter, partly because such soul beasts were indeed extremely powerful and rare. Another reason was that he had discovered a long, thin fragment of a soul tool in the lair of the Sun Worm.

The reason he was so surprised was that he discovered that the item being auctioned was extremely similar to the fragment he had obtained, and it looked like something from a soul tool.

As Yan was examining the auction item, the host on stage was also introducing it, "Distinguished guests, the following auction item comes from an ancient family relic and has a history of at least a thousand years."

After careful examination, the appraiser at the event determined that this was a fragment of a giant soul tool, specifically a soul tool with spatial attributes.

As everyone knows, spatial soul tools are always exceptionally precious, and the larger their size, the greater the space they contain. Based on our speculation, this complete soul tool in the auction item might be a rare soul tool from a previous era, containing a vast amount of resources.

Although it's just a fragment, the spatial fluctuations within it are quite stable. The space containing the resources may not have been damaged. If we could find a way to open it, we might be able to obtain a massive fortune. What are you all waiting for...?"

After listening to the host's introduction, Yan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, shook his head, and sat down. He did not agree with the host's introduction.

The attribute of this fragment of the soul tool is indeed spatial. Generally speaking, soul tools of the same type will resonate or repel each other.

This fragment cannot be stored in the storage soul tool's space. There's only one possibility: it possesses spatial attributes that interact with the storage soul tool, thus preventing it from being stored. Determining the fragment's attributes is easy; the difficulty lies in the subsequent research.

The auction house appraiser believed it was a large storage space, possibly containing many unknown ancient resources; opening it would yield a treasure. Yan could only say that this idea was far too bizarre.

Indeed, most of the space-attribute soul tools discovered on the Douluo Continent are storage space soul tool ornaments. When people obtain a fragment of a space-attribute soul tool, most people will think of it as a large storage space.

The auction house claimed that this fragment might contain ancient treasures, which, according to their logic, was a reasonable explanation. If Yan hadn't studied another similar fragment, he might have believed it too.

However, as a leading expert in the field of soul tools, he can say with certainty that this statement is completely wrong.

After Yan gained a foothold in Douluo Continent, he studied many things and achieved great results in most fields. After all, he came from a world with a social environment far more advanced than Douluo Continent. With such a high-level perspective, it was easy for him to achieve results in many things.

However, there was one area where he could only barely grasp the basics: the realm of soul tools. In the original story, tens of thousands of years later, Douluo Star had emerged from this realm and become an interstellar civilization, achieving even greater heights than in his previous life.

This system requires him to explore and learn step by step without the help of others, which is quite difficult.

So far, he has only figured out some tricks and can create some small items that can transmit soul power. He is still far from the soul tools that have been excavated from the ruins.

Even so, he can still confidently say that he is the number one person in the Douluo Continent in the field of soul tools.

After obtaining another fragment of the soul tool, Yan also conducted a long study. In addition to confirming its spatial attributes, he also confirmed one point.

This is not a soul tool for storing space, because the spatial fluctuations it generates are different from those generated by using a soul tool.

This discovery was quite accidental, and Yan also realized that the driving energy of this soul tool was not just soul power; it seemed to involve the use of some advanced spatial abilities. For the time being, because there were too few materials, he had not yet achieved complete results.

But now, after glancing at the other fragment on the platform, a thought struck him, and he felt a sudden urge to seize this auction item of unknown purpose.

At this moment, the host on the stage finished his polite remarks and began to shout again, "Attention all friends who like soul tools! This soul tool fragment has a starting bid of one thousand gold soul coins. Don't miss this opportunity..."

The host was talking so enthusiastically, but embarrassingly, the audience was somewhat silent. The previous auction items, while attracting varying numbers of bids, had generally fetched high prices amidst the competition.

However, no one paid much attention to the item in front of them, and no one seemed interested in it, which is not surprising.

Those who can come to the grand auction house are either rich or noble, and most of the rich are very clear-headed. They have even less hope of cracking this fragment of a soul tool, which even the auction house had to give up after studying.

One thousand gold soul coins is basically the lowest starting bid. There have been a few auction items at this price before, and some of them have been sold.

However, this time there was an unusually quiet atmosphere. Despite the host calling out several times, no one chose to bid, which made the host a little embarrassed. Just as he was about to bring down his gavel to announce that the item had failed to sell, a voice rang out.

"One thousand gold soul coins."

Yan's bid, made without any competitors, naturally relieved the host, as unsold items could negatively impact his performance.

"Congratulations to this guest in the white VIP area..."

Perhaps fearing he might change his mind, the auctioneer quickly brought down the gavel and announced that he had won the auction for the item. Thus, the fragment of the soul tool was easily won by Yan.

After this fragment of a soul tool, several more rare items were put up for auction. As time passed and the time for the top-tier auction drew closer, the quality of the items on stage increased, but Yan showed little interest and did not make any further bids.

Just as he was waiting idly, the gates of the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace opened wide, and a magnificent carriage, surrounded by countless imperial guards, headed towards the center of the capital.

Chapter 88 The Snow Night Emperor

Outside the archway of the Tiandou Imperial Palace, a large number of elite imperial guards stood ready, accompanied by ceremonial attendants, their banners waving, fully demonstrating the supreme status.

When the emperor travels, closing off roads and clearing the area are minor matters. There are imperial guards on all sides, and more than ten similar secondary carriages guard the front and back to prevent assassination attempts.

However, Emperor Xueye kept his trip simple this time, but he still brought a lot of elite guards with him. Thousands of elite soul master guards led the way and escorted the carriage to the outside of the Heaven Dou Imperial Capital Auction House. A tide of soldiers guarded the four gates, surrounding this grand auction house with its powerful background.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

The person in charge of the grand auction had already received some news and came to the door. When he saw the three figures getting off the carriage, he trembled and immediately knelt down to pay his respects.

The first person to alight from the carriage was an elderly man in fine clothes, with a dignified appearance. He was none other than Prince Xuexing, who had previously led his men to the Haotian Sect. At this moment, he was quite respectful, carefully making way for the third person behind him.

Behind Prince Xuexing, to the right of the third person, was a tall, thin old man who looked like a javelin. His hair and beard were dark green, and his eyes shone like emeralds.

He gave off an ethereal feeling, as if he were a phantom. You couldn't see his feet moving, yet he was always protecting the third person.

He looked expressionless, or rather, his facial expression was completely stiff. His cheeks were sunken, his green hair was messy, and he was dressed in a simple gray robe, which contrasted sharply with the two richly dressed noblemen beside him.

The third person at the end had an air of nobility, wearing a long gold and red robe and a gold and diamond crown. His face was as round as the moon, and he looked slightly older than Prince Xuexing. There was also a resemblance between them in their eyebrows.

This man's demeanor was far superior to that of Prince Xuexing. Although he looked slightly haggard and somewhat old, he gave people a sense of origin, as if everything around him revolved around him.

He was the object of worship for the many people in this grand auction house, the supreme ruler of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Emperor Xueye.

No need for formalities.

Emperor Xueye slightly raised his hand, signaling the person in charge of the auction to stand up, and then his clear and gentle voice came out, "Are the distinguished guests of the Spirit Hall inside?"

"Your Majesty, a group of people did indeed arrive at the Grand Auction House today carrying tokens from the Spirit Hall, and they are currently in the auction hall."

A waiter approached the person in charge and whispered a few words. The person in charge immediately bowed and reported the details to Emperor Xueye.

"Lead the way."

Emperor Xueye nodded and then gestured for the person in charge to lead the way.

Since the emperor had given the order personally, the person in charge naturally dared not act arrogantly and took the initiative to lead the way. Emperor Xueye was in the center, with Prince Xuexing and another old man standing on the left and right sides. Behind the three of them followed the elite Imperial Guards.

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Inside the auction center, Yan was sitting idly in the white VIP area. At that moment, a special part of a ten-thousand-year-old tiger-type soul beast was being auctioned on the stage. It was said to have the effect of enhancing male virility, which attracted many people to bid.

"They've finally arrived, and they've made quite a grand entrance."

Just as he was dozing off, a commotion suddenly arose from the red VIP passage. A group of elite guards marched forward to clear the way, a scene that naturally shocked many people.

This grand auction house is no ordinary place. Generally speaking, even imperial princes keep a low profile when they come here. Prince Xuexing of the Empire is a regular here and is said to be quite interested in certain special items, often spending lavishly.

Elite guards cleared the way, while the auction house staff merely helped maintain order. Amidst the questioning gazes of countless people, three figures without masks entered the venue, surrounded by the crowd.

When the figure in the middle appeared, a commotion arose in the red VIP area in front, clearly indicating that many people recognized him.

"Why has Your Majesty come?"

"Could it be that the auction house has done something wrong?"

"His Majesty's personal visit, it's not for me, is it? It's not for that matter, is it?"

Many masked nobles in the red VIP area were uneasy, mainly because they all had something to hide and couldn't help but have doubts about seeing His Majesty in this setting.

However, they were soon relieved, because Emperor Xueye, guided by the waiter, actually walked towards the outer seating area, which made them curious again about what Emperor Xueye was doing there.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Emperor Xueye and his entourage arrived at the white VIP area. After looking around at Yan's row, they asked in a gentle voice, "May I sit here?"

Emperor Xueye's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached Yan's ears. Yan tilted his head slightly and whispered to Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan on his left, "Elder Yue Guan, thank you for your help."

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan glanced at Emperor Xue Ye and his group, then nodded to Yan, silently got up and went to the back row, sitting down next to Gui Mei.

At this moment, the old man beside Emperor Xueye suddenly chuckled, "Heh heh, Chrysanthemum Guan, I never thought that you, a dignified elder of the Spirit Hall, would have to be ordered around by a child. You're really getting more and more foolish as you get older."

"Old poisoner, what are you doing here? Why are you getting involved in this mess?"

Yue Guan originally didn't intend to cause trouble, but this old man was really bad at speaking, actually calling him Chrysanthemum Guan, which was the nickname he hated the most.

"I am a retainer of the Heavenly Dou royal family, responsible for protecting the emperor's safety. Is that strange?"

The old man smiled and replied that he was none other than Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo, a retainer of the Heaven Dou Royal Family, whose title was Poison. He had come at the invitation of Emperor Xue Ye. As he spoke, he prepared to sit down next to Emperor Xue Ye.

At this moment, Yan, who was to the right of Emperor Xueye, suddenly spoke up: "Poison Douluo, your and Prince Xuexing's positions are in the back."

Dugu Bo's expression changed. He was not a member of the Spirit Hall, and he would not tolerate Yan, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. But just as he was about to respond, four auras locked onto him at the same time, making him unable to move.

A ghostly figure emerged from the shadows, its icy voice devoid of any emotion, "Old Poisoner, you'd better show some respect to the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall."

Dugu Bo was sweating profusely. He had thought that Yue Guan was just accompanying Yan out for a stroll, but he never expected that this little Holy Son of the Spirit Hall would actually be protected by four Title Douluos.

Especially the two almost identical old men to Yan's right gave him a feeling that he was about to be beaten to a pulp. What a joke! Four titled Douluo of at least level 95 protecting him—even the Pope didn't receive such treatment.

If Tang Hao had had such a lineup around him when he faced Qian Xunji in front of the Spirit Hall, he would probably have been crushed to death in a single encounter instead of trying to kill anyone.

Chapter 89 Fox Girl Auction

"Your Majesty's majesty is truly immense. The auction was halted as soon as you arrived; it seems it can't proceed."

Emperor Xueye sat down next to Yan, while Prince Xuexing and Dugu Bo sat in the back row. Before the atmosphere in the room could ease, Yan suddenly smiled and spoke again.

The auction center fell silent at this moment due to the arrival of Emperor Xueye and others. The host, who had been speaking eloquently on the stage, dared not utter a sound, for fear of causing trouble.