bookrandom Chapter 457 A replica of the Chaos Stele, for trial use!
Chapter 457 A replica of the Chaos Stele, for trial use!
Chu Lengyu walked slowly forward and arrived at the side facing the auction platform.
There was a large, one-way transparent crystal window there, along with corresponding anti-spy arrays.
Standing in the private room, she could see the entire auction in its entirety, while the outside world could not see anything inside the room.
This ingenious design ensures the privacy of VIPs while allowing them to fully enjoy the auction below.
However, only one hundred people were able to sit in the VIP rooms, and it is estimated that most of them knew each other and even knew each other's room numbers.
The remaining few private rooms, where the identities of the inhabitants are unknown, will likely attract even more attention.
Although Tang Zhangshi's overtures were somewhat abrupt, recalling his various words and actions, Chu Lengyu sensed that he was testing her.
He was trying to assess her qualifications, and she was secretly evaluating whether she could trust him.
The system's rewards are good, but only a limited number are truly useful. The rest must be disposed of through some means.
The Myriad Stars Alliance is suitable, but it's not indispensable.
Through the crystal window, Chu Lengyu looked down at the incredibly spacious auction hall below.
The 10,000 seats surrounding the auction stage were now completely filled, and the sea of heads stretched as far as the eye could see, almost without end.
The clamor and noise merged together, surging like a tidal wave, highlighting the grandeur and excitement of the auction.
In the front row, in some of the best-looking positions, were naturally arranged some prominent and influential people.
They were dressed in fine clothes, exuding an air of grandeur, and occasionally conversed with each other.
There are only one hundred VIP rooms upstairs, and each one is quite far apart from the others.
Chu Lengyu's gaze suddenly shifted, landing on the ordinary seats below.
……
"Second brother, what's wrong?"
The young man wearing the purple mask snapped out of his daze, while his two companions still wore expressions of confusion.
Tonight, there are many people disguised and hiding on Jingu Island. The three of them are just wearing masks and are not conspicuous.
“…It’s nothing.” He shook his head, not mentioning that he was being stared at.
This is just a trivial matter. For someone like him who deals with horoscopes all the time, ignoring it is the best course of action. Otherwise, who knows what kind of consequences might result. Pretending to be deaf and dumb is the only way to live a long life.
Sitting to his left, the man wearing a golden mask casually set up a soundproof array and complained, "If it weren't for Tang Xin refusing to sell the Life Wheel Fruit, we would have left long ago. Why would we be stuck here waiting for the auction, and there isn't even a private room?"
The masked man on the right had a slightly cold expression: "Every family has its rules, and every profession has its regulations. It's not convenient for us to reveal our identities, so it's normal that they don't give us face. Third brother, dispel the formation and keep your mouth shut."
"Yes." The man in the golden mask responded, removed the array, and sat obediently in his seat, though he had already begun to drift off into his own world.
The man in the purple mask sat upright, his gaze level, looking at the high platform in front of him, where the curtain had not yet been drawn.
Upstairs, Chu Lengyu had already withdrawn her gaze, lost in thought.
She couldn't help but look at the three people downstairs, even though she had never seen them before.
There must be something fishy going on.
Suddenly, a clear and melodious bell rang out in the spacious area.
Like the morning bell and evening drum, it resonates gently and endlessly.
Everyone stopped talking at the same time, and countless eyes turned to the high platform.
At this moment, the curtain was drawn back, and a classical beauty, adorned with peony flowers and dressed in a red palace dress, stood gracefully on the stage.
"A myriad of stars shine brightly, illuminating the universe; heroes gather in this grand occasion. Commerce flows like clouds across the four seas; a prosperous and magnificent scene spreads throughout the eight directions!"
After reciting the opening poem, Danzhu smiled and said, "I am Danzhu, the host of tonight's auction. Hehe, I suppose you are all getting a little impatient. In that case, I will refrain from using any more official jargon to annoy you."
"The Wanxing Alliance branch auction is now beginning!"
Danzhu's move certainly won him a standing ovation.
She skipped the tedious opening ceremony introductions and went straight to the point, making the auction full of surprises from the very beginning.
As she finished speaking, the brocade covering the crystal platform beside her was also unveiled, revealing the mysterious object hidden within.
A one-foot-tall bronze bell sat quietly on the platform, its intricate patterns conveying a sense of antiquity and age.
When Chu Lengyu saw the ancient bronze bell, a question arose in his mind. Could the opening bell sound have come from this bell?
"This bell is called the Chaos Bell, a mid-grade sixth-order bell, and is a replica of the ancient treasure, the Chaos Stele!"
Danzhu's words had barely finished when they caused an uproar.
"The Chaos Stele! The signature treasure of He Xinghe, the Killer Star!"
"Hiss, it's him! No wonder his voice sounds so familiar."
"Legend has it that the Chaos Stele is a ninth-grade immortal treasure, while others say it has no grade or rank and is an ancient relic!"
Someone boldly remarked, "There are plenty of imitations of the Chaos Stele, but this one on stage... this is a bell!"
Upon hearing this, everyone on the first floor burst into laughter.
Danzhu explained unhurriedly, "'Killing Star' lives up to his name, slaughtering pigs and dogs, his life as fleeting as a shooting star."
Upon hearing this, the laughter from the audience abruptly stopped, and most people felt a chill run down their spines.
Legend has it that He Xinghe killed mostly high-ranking members of the Star Palace, whom she referred to as "pigs and dogs."
Wow, that's impressive and satisfying!
Although the cultivators of the Netherworld are not directly under the jurisdiction of the Star Palace, they have still heard about the Star Palace's actions.
Although the "Killing Star" did only to avenge himself in the past, he became a representative figure in the rebellion against the Star Palace. No matter how much controversy surrounds him, it cannot erase his power.
The audience had quieted down, and Danzhu continued, "After his death, the Chaos Stele disappeared and has not reappeared for over 100,000 years. Since then, countless imitations have appeared, but none of them are worth mentioning."
"This treasure is indeed a bell, not a stele, but its function is remarkably similar to that of the Chaos Stele. It contains unique power, has the effect of breaking laws, and even has a trace of the legendary Chaos Domain!"
"This clock is a consigned item, and the Wanxing Alliance must keep its origin confidential. However, regarding its grade and function, our alliance is willing to guarantee it with our reputation and there is absolutely no falsehood."
"If anyone has any doubts, feel free to come up on stage and try it out for yourself to experience its amazing features. However, only three people are eligible to try it out!"
These words immediately dispelled people's doubts.
Many people raised their hands, willing to go on stage and give it a try.
To ensure fairness, Danzhu invited a highly respected Nascent Soul cultivator from the Minghai Realm to draw lots and determine three destined individuals.
Then, Danzhu gently raised her hand, and a bottle of pills appeared in mid-air.
The pills are crimson red and have a strong medicinal fragrance; just a light sniff is enough to invigorate blood circulation and clear the meridians.
She explained, “I must make it clear beforehand that this bell is modeled after an ancient treasure and requires a blood oath to bind it to its owner. After you have used it, you must immediately sever the blood bond. This bottle contains a top-grade Blood-Suppressing and Vitality-Returning Pill, one pill for each of you, as compensation.”
Upon hearing this, the three men's eyes hardened, showing no sign of backing down.
Although it is known that severing the blood refinement may have a backlash, a single Blood-Suppressing and Rejuvenating Pill is enough to soothe this worry.
The first person stepped forward, stood before the Chaos Bell, bit his fingertip, and a drop of crimson blood fell onto it, instantly merging into the bell. With Danzhu assisting from the side using a secret technique, the Chaos Bell flashed with a faint light and was already initially refined.
Then, the bell slowly rose up, indicating that it was now under his control.
At this moment, several high-level puppets appeared on the stage, some condensing fireballs with blazing light, some spewing wooden spikes with flashing green light, and some shooting ice arrows with a frosty aura, all attacking the test subject.
He quickly struck the Chaos Bell, and instantly, invisible sound waves rippled outwards like waves.
The spells disintegrated and vanished in mid-air.
The puppet's offensive continued unabated, so they switched to other techniques for the puppet to experiment with.
A moment later, the user, filled with reluctance, had no choice but to put down the Chaos Bell and, with a thought, severed the blood-refining connection.
The other two, seeing this, could no longer contain their excitement and stepped forward one after another to try it out.
The Chaos Bell, in their hands, also displayed astonishing power, dissolving the puppet techniques one by one.
The crowd below the stage watched this scene with burning excitement. They all knew that this Chaos Bell did indeed have many similarities with the legendary Chaos Stele, and its preciousness was self-evident.