Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 415: Sunborne and Earthshade

There was no need for an elaborate introduction; just mentioning a Sunborne Flower petal was enough. The mysteries of the Sunborne Flower were known to very few, and those who didn’t know were naturally not qualified to know, much less to bid on this item. This was never meant for ordinary bidders.

"The starting bid is ten thousand naturae coins, with each increment no less than one thousand naturae coins. Now, the bidding begins."

The entire hall fell silent; no one placed a bid immediately. Indeed, there were probably few bidders who could afford the price of ten thousand naturae coins. Moreover, those who wanted to bid on the Sunborne Flower had to consider whether their status allowed them to own this treasure. If they couldn’t handle it, they might well face a genuine disaster. Even some of the major clans couldn’t withstand such a treasure.

"Ten thousand!" The first bid finally emerged, and it was from the same emperor who had initially spoken earlier. He hadn’t left despite the Stone of Shelter being taken by the Crystal Demon Emperor but chose to participate in the bidding again.

And once more, the bidding was restricted to the very few emperors alive.

Tang San wanted to tell his master, "I want this." But whether he said it or not, his master could produce neither the funds nor the status.

"Fifteen thousand." A cold voice followed.

"Are you deliberately trying to provoke me today?" The deep voice now carried anger. Being suppressed by the Crystal Demon Emperor earlier had already soured his mood.

"Who wouldn’t want the Sunborne Majesty’s item? This has nothing to do with our relationship." The cold voice showed no intention of backing down.

"This is quite lively, so let me join in. Twenty thousand." At that moment, a third voice chimed in. A third emperor had arrived and joined the bidding!

It was chaotic, utterly chaotic. The first day of the Spiritual Artifact Auction had attracted so many emperors?

Astute observers could surmise that the earlier appearance of the Crystal Demon Emperor or the Stone of Shelter was what had drawn this late-arriving emperor. Seeing the Sunborne Flower petal up for auction, he couldn’t resist bidding.

"Has Sunborne gone mad? The petal is not for sale." A female voice rang out, filled with surprise and intense anger.

The next moment, the air in the entire auction hall turned icy. A ghostly blue light descended from the sky, enveloping the cart in the auction hall below. Instantly, the life fire that seemed to burn away all killing intent earlier was extinguished, and everything returned to normal.

"Your Majesty Earthshade, this isn’t right. This is the Sunborne Nymph Emperor’s decision; you can’t just take it," said the emperor who had spoken last, unable to hold back.

Earthshade Nymph Emperor! The one who intervened was the second-ranking powerhouse among the nymphs. Sunborne and Earthshade—whether they were natural opposites or complements was uncertain.

The Earthshade Nymph Emperor said calmly, "I bid one hundred thousand. If you bid more, you can take it."

"You..." The emperor's voice showed clear irritation, but he said no more in the end.

The ghostly blue light flickered and vanished, and the aura of the Earthshade Nymph Emperor disappeared as well.

At this moment, a gentle voice suddenly echoed. "Everyone, do we need to turn the grand auction of the Ancestral Court into a farce? Please, do me a favor and withdraw now."

When this voice appeared, the atmosphere within the Great Beast Fighting Arena suddenly changed.

A strong sense of foreboding instantly arose in Tang San's heart, as if his entire being had suddenly become transparent and all his secrets were laid bare. An intense sense of crisis filled him. Even when the Crystal Demon Emperor had appeared earlier, he hadn’t felt such a threat.

But then, the crystal imprint on his seventh imprint within his body trembled slightly. Tang San felt a layer of crystalline light covering his skin, and the earlier sensation of transparency vanished, as if he once more had control over his own body.

Tang San held his breath, not daring to let his emotions fluctuate even slightly.

He already knew who had arrived. Only this person could single-handedly suppress the malice of the entire Great Beast Fighting Arena.

The other emperors all fell silent. The next moment, beams of light shot into the sky, transforming into streams of light that disappeared in different directions.

And the gentle voice rang out again. "Let the auction continue. Until the final day, no emperors will participate in the bidding. On behalf of the Ancestral Court, I apologize to all the bidders for what has transpired."

At this moment, all the bidders stood up and bowed deeply toward the sky. They could all guess who had suddenly appeared to resolve the issue.

The Master of Fate, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor! Only this true ruler of the Ancestral Court could suppress the other emperors.

Among all the emperors, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor ranked third, but he was the actual manager of the Ancestral Court's Council. In terms of cultivation, he might be inferior to the higher-ranking Crystal Demon Emperor and Sunborne Nymph Emperor, but those two hardly had a hand in the Ancestral Court’s affairs.

The Master of Fate had been practically managing the entire world for centuries, leading both the demon and nymph clans to thrive. In terms of power, he was the actual first among the Ancestral Court in the real sense.

No one would dare offend the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor, even if it meant crossing the Crystal Demon Emperor.

The gentle voice faded away, and everything seemed to return to normal. However, Tang San’s shock hadn’t subsided. With his extensive experience at the god level, he knew that the earlier feeling of transparency was likely due to the powerful divine consciousness of the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor scanning him. If the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor’s divine consciousness had sensed his uniqueness, he would probably have been pulled out immediately and would be in serious trouble.

When he climbed the Celestial Fox Sacred Mountain before, he faced another member of the Celestial Fox clan; albeit strong, it was not the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor himself. And as it turned out, the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor was far, far beyond his clansmen. If he discovered Tang San’s secret, Tang San would indeed be doomed.

Thinking of this made a cold sweat break out on Tang San’s back. But he was equally amazed by the crystal imprint in his body. He hadn’t expected the crystal imprint to autonomously protect him and even block the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor’s divine consciousness. Was this an instinct or a bloodline ability that Crystalline possessed? Was she the legacy of the Crystal Demon Emperor?

Even with three lifetimes of experience, Tang San still couldn’t understand the purpose behind the Crystal Demon Emperor giving him the crystal egg, nor could he comprehend Crystalline's true nature.

The arrival of the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor helped all the bidders calm down. His word was worth its weight in any currency, and if he said the auction would continue as normal, then so it would.

The Blue Fox clan auctioneer took a deep breath to calm herself before continuing, "The next item’s consignor specifically requested that we announce their name. It comes from the renowned Aetherhorn Merchant Association of the Empyrean Dominion. Naturally, to deserve being presented as the grand finale of this extraordinary auction, this item is naturally exceptional even among extraordinary items. Please bring it up!"

Another cart was brought in, and just like the previous ones, it held a small item.

Compared to the Stone of Shelter and the Sunborne Flower, its aura was lackluster. In fact, it could well be an ordinary rock under the cover. Yet, it was today’s true final auction item!

After the appearances of the Stone of Shelter and the Sunborne Flower, and with emperors now barred from participating, how could this last item not fill all present bidders with anticipation?