A Space-Locking Talisman?
The crowd erupted in commotion. Space-Breaking Talismans were common enough at auctions. But a Space-Locking Talisman — that was a rare treasure.
A Space-Locking Talisman rarely ever appeared at auction.
If the very first item was a Space-Locking Talisman, then wouldn't the caliber of this entire auction be elevated in one stroke?
Even Jiang Chen was somewhat surprised.
A Space-Locking Talisman's value far exceeded that of a Space-Breaking Talisman of the same grade. For the first lot to be this high-profile, it seemed today's auction truly operated at a different level.
That said, Jiang Chen had little interest in this Space-Locking Talisman. He had the one million Saint Spirit Stones, but he hadn't planned on spending them so freely.
Moreover, this was only the starting price. Bidding would only climb from here.
Sure enough, just as Jiang Chen expected, the magnates of Liuli Royal City were truly insane. Under their frenzied bidding, the price quickly surged past two million Saint Spirit Stones.
Jiang Chen couldn't help but marvel at the depths of their wealth. After all, a single Myriad Life Pill he'd once auctioned off for ten million Origin Spirit Stones had already caused a sensation throughout the Myriad Domains Border Region.
And ten million Origin Spirit Stones amounted to no more than one million Saint Spirit Stones.
These people, on the other hand, had casually driven the price up to two million.
Jiang Chen couldn't say whether the Myriad Life Pill or this Space-Locking Talisman was more valuable, but if forced to choose, he would pick the Myriad Life Pill without hesitation.
After all, the Myriad Life Pill could extend one's lifespan — an advantage no talisman could replicate.
With the appearance of this Space-Locking Talisman, the atmosphere ignited. The bidding quickly soared to two million seven or eight hundred thousand.
In the end, the Space-Locking Talisman fetched a staggering three million and was claimed by a scion of a Ninth-Rank clan.
Jiang Chen clicked his tongue in silence. That was obscene waste. Casually blowing three million — and in Saint Spirit Stones, no less, equivalent to thirty million Origin Spirit Stones!
And the fellow who'd won the bid still wore a look of excitement on his face, as though he believed getting a Space-Locking Talisman at that price was a bargain?
For a moment, Jiang Chen had to reassess the financial might of these Ninth-Rank clans.
A Space-Locking Talisman selling for three million clearly didn't satisfy the young master of Lianshan Pavilion either. He addressed the crowd: "Ladies and gentlemen, this Space-Locking Talisman was merely an appetizer. It seems your appetites haven't been whetted yet! I hope the next lot will open them right up!"
With that, the fellow deliberately dragged out the suspense, a faint smile at the corner of his lips. His gaze swept across the venue before he proclaimed in a loud voice: "The second lot — three mid-grade Myriad Life Pills! The Myriad Life Pill's fame, I trust, precedes it. This pill originated in the Myriad Domains Border Region, and once word spread, it set the entire region ablaze with conflict. The sect that possessed Myriad Life Pills was even destroyed over them! Ha ha, I don't mean to sensationalize the bloodshed — I merely wish to emphasize how precious this pill is. A single Myriad Life Pill can extend the lifespan of a Saint Realm cultivator by five to eight hundred years. Reversing the flow of time, its power rivals creation itself — it is nothing short of snatching fate from heaven. Tell me, is anyone here not tempted?"
Sure enough, the moment the words "Myriad Life Pill" left his lips, the crowd erupted. Every bidder began whispering among themselves.
The pill's reputation was simply too great, and the power to reverse time and extend life was irresistible to anyone.
Though everyone present belonged to Liuli Royal City's elite and most would likely break through to the Imperial Realm rather than remain at the Saint Realm forever — setting all that aside, the phrase "extend your lifespan" alone was enough to drive anyone mad.
Since ancient times, whether martial artists or mortals, the thing feared most was death. Thus, extending one's lifespan and pursuing immortality was virtually everyone's dream.
Martial artists defied heaven's will not only for the sake of overwhelming power — immortality was their eternal pursuit.
From the scions of Grand Families down to the members of lesser clans, every face wore a grave expression.
Everyone had heard of the Myriad Life Pill to some degree. They knew the Danqian Palace of the Myriad Domains Border Region had been destroyed over it — such news would certainly have reached Liuli Royal City. The matters between the Undying Heavenly Capital and the Danqian Palace in particular had been the talk of the city. These were all influential figures who had surely heard the rumors.
Hearing that the Myriad Life Pill had made its way to Liuli Royal City, everyone's hearts stirred. Even if they had no personal use for it, the words "extend your lifespan" set every pulse racing.
Even if they might never need it themselves, buying a few to study wouldn't be a bad deal. If they could reverse-engineer the pill's formula, they'd strike it rich.
The world was full of Saint Realm martial artists — who among them wouldn't want to live longer?
The pill's value could be imagined with eyes closed.
This wasn't merely about life extension. For Liuli Royal City, it represented a commercial opportunity — an enormous one.
Even Young Master Ji San of the Panlong Grand Family furrowed his brow, his mind stirring. Countless thoughts surged through his divine consciousness.
The Myriad Life Pill — extending life by five to eight hundred years! This made Young Master Ji San instinctively think of the patriarch of the Panlong Grand Family!
The patriarch's lifespan was nearly exhausted, and his powers were about to dissipate!
If they could obtain the Myriad Life Pill to delay that, even though it was a Saint Realm pill, it might not be entirely useless for an Imperial Realm cultivator.
He wasn't asking for five to eight hundred years. Even fifty to eighty would be enough!