Douluo Continent: Copying Ya Li, the Carefree King of the Sun and Moon

Yes, this is the engraving knife that a Soul Master uses to inscribe a core magic array.

Both ends of the engraving knife have their own uses, and their uses differ when engraving different magic arrays.

Every Soul Master needs a carving knife; it is an essential tool for crafting Soul Tools.

At this moment, it could be said that the expressions of the people on the Sun Moon Empire's side instantly turned fanatical.

Xu Yanli chuckled lightly, confident that these people wouldn't buy it.

As she spoke, Qingya glanced at the ancient carving knife with some regret, sighed softly, and said, "If this were just a normal ranking carving knife, then you distinguished guests should know that it would never appear here under any circumstances. The rarity of ranking carving knives is always among the highest in the world of Soul Masters, even far more precious than some rare materials. The reason this ranking carving knife is featured as the grand finale in today's Level 4 auction is simply because it has certain problems."

"In the ranking of carving knives, it ranks ninety-ninth. Actually, with its abilities, it shouldn't be ranked so low. It should even be in the top thirty. The reason it's ranked so low is mainly because it's a cursed carving knife."

"The Soul-Devouring Carving Blade was made by that evil soul master in his later years. It is said that shortly after he made this carving blade, he encountered his greatest enemy. This genius, but also a ruthless man, perished. When he died, he did not take the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade with him. As time passed, this murderous blade ended up in the hands of the common people."

"In the history that we at Starlight Auction House have traced, this murderous knife has had a total of thirty-seven owners. However, without exception, all thirty-seven of them met a tragic end."

"Among them, nine people became evil soul masters. According to legend, this vicious sword, Soul Devourer, contains a trace of the soul of that genius evil soul master from back then, which will lead people to evil."

Xu Yanli sneered. In the end, the person who got the carving knife was inherently corrupt, and more than 90% of those who got the carving knife were from the Sun Moon Empire.

The rampant evil spirit masters in the Sun Moon Empire...

"Only those with weak willpower can use it, and it should never be used frequently. That's why its ranking has plummeted until it couldn't fall any further. It's only because of its history and past glory that it has never been removed from the list of engraving knives. Those who like it have always hoped that it can find a true master. What we hope for is that its master is of the Light attribute, so that it will be difficult for it to turn against them."

"Of course, we don't know everything about this carving knife either, so please be careful when making your purchase."

"What we can guarantee is that as long as you don't inject soul power into it, it won't backfire on its owner. Therefore, as a ranking engraving knife, it's also quite good as a collectible."

After listening to Qingya's long and elegant introduction, everyone finally understood why a list-engraving knife would appear at a Level 4 auction.

Many who were initially eager to participate remained silent.

Xu Yanli looked at the people in the room and said with a silent smile, "What's the original price? I'll take it as a souvenir for this king."

"Your Majesty, the Carefree King from the Sun and Moon Empire, this thing is very dangerous. Please consider it carefully."

"I am of the Light attribute, so naturally I am not afraid of these demons and monsters," Xu Yanli said nonchalantly. "Alright, it's settled then. How can this mere evil be a match for the holiness of my angelic race?"

Chapter 114 Purification Carving Knife (Dear readers, please give me a five-star review, thank you~)

"100,000 gold soul coins, first time." Having no other choice, Qingya could only begin the final three rounds of bidding.

Her voice held a hint of hesitation, and her eyes unconsciously drifted toward the private room where Xu Yanli was.

This carefree king of the Sun Moon Empire is truly generous, but the reputation of the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade is simply too bad. Of its thirty-seven owners, none of them met a good end. With that number as a benchmark, anyone would have to think twice before using it.

"100,000 gold soul coins, second time."

Qingya raised her voice a few decibels, hoping that someone would stand up and fight for it.

The entire auction hall was eerily quiet, without the slightest sound.

Those who had previously coveted the engraving knife for the list now all retreated.

Anything used by an evil spirit master is a cursed weapon. Should we buy it and worship it, or wait to be devoured by it?

"100,000 Gold Soul Coins, third time. Sold!"

With a resounding thud, the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife was now completely Xu Yanli's.

Qingya wore a professional smile, but her heart was pounding.

This carefree prince looks very young, but his eyes are so steady that they make people's hearts tremble.

If he were to be harmed by the carving knife, Starlight Auction House, with its powerful background, wouldn't be implicated, but she didn't want to get herself into trouble.

Inside the private room, Yue Zhengling watched as the hostess brought in the black carving knife, which she had packed into a brocade box. Her brows were so furrowed that they could have trapped a fly.

"Your Highness, this thing..." He swallowed the words back before he could finish, his hand already unconsciously resting on the hilt of his sword.

As soon as the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife was brought in, he sensed a chilling aura spreading through the air, as if something was lurking in the shadows, observing and waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Xu Yanli took the brocade box, opened it casually, and glanced at the completely black carving knife inside.

"Don't worry." He said in a very calm tone, as if he were just saying the weather was nice today. "I have a way to deal with it, no problem."

Yue Zhengling opened her mouth, wanting to say a few more words of advice, but seeing Xu Yanli's nonchalant appearance, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

"That's good." He lowered his head. "If Your Highness makes any mistakes while cleaning this, please call me immediately."

Xu Yanli nodded, closed the brocade box, and stuffed it directly into his sleeve.

He stood up, glanced at the auction hall where bidding was still going on, and turned to walk out.

"Let's go, let's go back."

The group from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy stood up and followed him out of the private room in single file.

As he approached the auction house entrance, Xu Yanli paused, took out a black card from his pocket, and casually handed it to the doorman.

"Bill, please."

The waiter took the black card with both hands, his hands trembling uncontrollably.

Black cards are extremely rare, with only a handful in the entire Douluo Continent. It's no wonder that the Sun Moon Empire has such a prestigious title, given that it belongs to the legendary and most favored Prince Xiaoyao.

Xu Yanli ignored the waiter's shock and left the auction house with his entourage.

Back at the Star Emperor Hotel, Xu Yanli sent everyone else away and went to his room alone.

He closed the door, drew the curtains, and sat down cross-legged on the bed.

He took out a brocade box from his sleeve and opened it. Inside, the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife lay quietly, its dark blade gleaming with a cold, eerie light in the candlelight.

Xu Yanli reached out, and the moment his fingertips touched the hilt of the knife, a chilling aura, like a venomous snake, suddenly surged up.

The chill didn't come from my fingers, but rather it rose directly from the depths of my soul.

The coldness was bone-chilling, and it was also filled with countless resentments, unwillingness, and hatred, surging into his consciousness like a tide.

In a daze, images flashed through his mind.

An old man sat in a dimly lit secret room, holding this carving knife, and made the last stroke on the soul guidance array. Then he spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground, lifeless.

A middle-aged man was holding a carving knife and laughing maniacally. As he laughed, blood flowed from his seven orifices, and he died a gruesome death.

There was also a young man holding a carving knife, whose eyes slowly went from clear to crazed, and finally fell into evil ways, becoming a cult master that everyone hated.

Thirty-seven masters, thirty-seven tragic deaths, thirty-seven cursed lives.

Those resentful thoughts seemed to have finally found a new host, and they frantically burrowed into Xu Yanli's body, attempting to devour his consciousness and take over his body.

Xu Yanli's lips curled into a cold smile, and he said in a low voice, "That's it?"

He snapped his fingers lightly.

With a crisp "snap," a cluster of golden-white flames emerged from his fingertips.

This is the fire of purification.

The flames were small, yet dazzlingly bright, carrying an aura of inviolable holiness.

He pressed the flame directly onto the carving knife.

"what!!!"

A piercing scream exploded in the room. The sound did not come from outside, but from inside the carving knife, from the mouths of the sealed vengeful spirits.

The dark blade trembled violently, and wisps of black energy emerged from it, condensing into hideous ghost faces in the air, baring their fangs and claws as they lunged at Xu Yanli.

But as soon as the black mist touched the golden-white light of the purifying fire, it melted away instantly, like snow meeting the blazing sun.

At this moment, Xu Yanli's Angelic Martial Soul was released on its own, and the phantom of a twelve-winged angel slowly unfolded behind him, instantly filling the entire room with holy light.

The wailing of the vengeful spirits grew even more mournful, but they had nowhere to escape.

The purifying fire burned incessantly on the carving knife, and the holy light of angels enveloped the entire room, trapping the vengeful spirits tightly in the middle.

Immediately afterwards, Electrolux's figure emerged from behind Xu Yanli, his gray robes fluttering in the holy light.

He raised his hand and waved it, and a golden chain flew out from his palm, accurately locking down the vengeful spirits that were trying to escape.

"Retract." Electrolux uttered a single word.

The golden chains tightened abruptly, and before the vengeful spirits could even scream, they were compressed into a cloud of black mist, which Electrox then collected into his palm.

Xu Yanli intensified the burning of the purifying fire, and the golden-white flames leaped incessantly on the carving knife, burning away the last trace of the cold, yin energy.

The color of the carving knife gradually changed.

The original dark color has completely faded, replaced by a warm and lustrous emerald green, crystal clear, like a fine piece of jade, and exuding a gentle vitality.

The shrieking sound disappeared, the chilling aura dissipated, and only the afterglow of holy light and the faint green glow flowing on the carving knife remained in the room.

Xu Yanli put away the purifying fire and reached out to catch the carving knife that fell from mid-air.

It feels warm and smooth to the touch, without any cold or damp feeling at all.

He carefully sensed the power inside the carving knife; the life force was frighteningly strong, as if the vitality of an entire forest had been compressed into this small blade.

Chapter 115 Shrek Academy Analyzes the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy

"It's the Gold of Life." Electrox's voice rang in Xu Yanli's mind, with a hint of approval. "Good stuff. Although its level is not as good as the Seed of Life in your body, it has the advantage of a large quantity. Using this engraving knife to inscribe the magic array will increase the success rate by at least 30%, and the soul tool that is engraved will also have its own life aura and the ability to self-repair."

Xu Yanli toyed with the jade-colored carving knife in his hand, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.

Ten thousand gold soul coins, that was well spent!

He put away the carving knife, stood up, walked to the window, and drew back the curtains.

The moonlight outside was perfect, and the silvery moonlight shone on the windowsill, which was automatically absorbed by his martial spirit.

The auction should be over by now.

Just as he was thinking, there was a knock on the door.

"Your Highness." It was Yue Zhengling's voice. "The auctioneer from Starlight Auction House has arrived and says he has something to ask of you."

Xu Yanli raised an eyebrow, turned around and opened the door.

Qingya stood at the door, wearing a long purple dress, with a polite smile on her face, holding a gilded invitation in her hands.

“Your Highness, Prince Xiaoyao.” She bowed slightly, her tone exceptionally respectful. “I am Qingya, the auctioneer from the previous auction. In a few days, our Starlight Auction House will be holding an even grander, top-tier auction. Since your spending last time was extremely high, you are our VIP guest. I have come here specifically to deliver an invitation to you.”