The auction hall fell silent once more.
No one dared to bid, all waiting for the first bidder.
A starting price of one million low-grade Yuan stones seemed modest.
Yet, everyone present knew this Star Core would fetch a much higher price.
Ultimately, only the great powers and influential families from the imperial cities would have the qualification and capability to contend for its ownership!
With this thought, many martial artists shook their heads and withdrew, preparing to enjoy the spectacle.
Though a valuable item, it was destined to be beyond their reach.
In the back rows, Xu Chuan's eyes flashed with a golden light as he saw the item.
This Star Core held an irresistible allure for him.
"I must obtain this Sun Star Core!"
This Star Core was Chen Feng's second destined opportunity.
A fragment of the Sun Star Core!
However, it also held immense value for him.
His Great Sun Divine Demon Body Refining Scripture had reached a critical juncture, requiring only the fusion of this Sun Star Core fragment to break through to another level.
At that point, the transformation speed of his Solar Sacred Body would accelerate significantly.
Perhaps, before reaching the Heaven-Piercing Realm, he could transform into the Great Sun Divine Demon Sacred Body, an utterly formidable physique!
Therefore, regardless of whether it was Chen Feng's fated treasure, Xu Chuan was determined to acquire it!
He would not allow any unforeseen circumstances.
He looked towards Chen Feng in the front rows.
As expected, Chen Feng’s face revealed a look of desire.
Clearly, he also sensed that this item would be beneficial to him.
However, his emotions were deeply hidden; outwardly, he appeared indifferent, as if he disdained the item.
An ordinary person would be unable to discern his interest in this Star Core.
In reality, he had already mentally claimed the Star Core as his own, allowing no one else to touch it.
"As long as I can obtain this Star Core and refine it with the Myriad Spirit Cauldron, I will surely awaken a special physique!"
"My strength will then further increase!"
"Just you wait, that black stone from before, I will definitely get it back!"
Thinking of Xu Chuan, murderous intent surged within Chen Feng once more.
Whether it was Xu Chuan snatching the black stone he was determined to get, or Xu Chuan severing his divine sense, these were the reasons he harbored murderous intent towards Xu Chuan.
He made a resolute decision in his heart.
Once he captured Xu Chuan, he would torture him with the most cruel methods, making his life worse than death!
From Xu Chuan's straightforward act of severing his divine sense just now, he knew he was clearly no match for Xu Chuan.
He was self-aware of this fact.
However, he believed that once he could refine this Star Core, his strength would skyrocket.
At that point, wouldn't Xu Chuan be at his mercy?
As for how he, with only just over two million low-grade Yuan stones, would acquire this Star Core fragment.
He was not worried at all.
If he couldn't buy it, he would steal it!
Upon leaving the Myriad Treasure Tower, with his Reincarnation Realm cultivation, he was considered a formidable expert within the imperial capital.
He refused to believe that the other party would dare to not hand it over!
Just as both were lost in their own thoughts.
The bidding for the Star Core had already begun.
"Two million low-grade Yuan stones!"
"Two point five million Yuan stones!"
"You dare to show your face with such a small increase? I bid four million low-grade Yuan stones!"
"Six million Yuan stones. Show some respect to me, Sun Tong. My son is born weak and dull-witted, and he urgently needs this item!"
"Which family doesn't have such descendants? You're talking nonsense! I bid eight million!"
...
The price soared, quickly approaching the ten million mark.
This price was already enough to purchase a mediocre Earth-tier low-grade martial skill!
Finally, the bidding price broke through the ten million low-grade Yuan stone threshold.
At this point, the momentum and spirit of the bidding began to gradually wane.
Each bid did not exceed five hundred thousand Yuan stones.
Clearly, the price of ten million low-grade Yuan stones had exceeded the psychological budget of a large portion of people.
Continuing to compete might inflict severe damage.
Many who were initially confident had begun to give up.
They had completely underestimated the allure of this item.
From now on, it would be up to the top powers and great families to vie for it.
Before long, only a handful of people remained in the vast auction hall, engaged in bidding.
"Sixteen million low-grade Yuan stones!"
Are there any higher bids?
"Sixteen million, first call!"
"Sixteen million, second call!"
"Sixteen million, thir—!"
Just as the auctioneer was about to bring down the gavel.
Suddenly.
"Twenty million low-grade Yuan stones!"
Xu Chuan, seated in the back rows, made his bid.
This time, he directly increased the previous bid of sixteen million to twenty million!
An increase of four million low-grade Yuan stones in one go.
Immediately, everyone turned their heads and looked towards Xu Chuan's location.
Seeing that the bidder was merely a handsome young man.
Some began to speculate about Xu Chuan's actions.
"This fellow, could he be an insider from Myriad Treasure Tower, a shill deliberately raising the price?"
"I think so. Which young master in the imperial capital could calmly produce such a sum of Yuan stones?"
"Can he really afford so many Yuan stones? What if he's just puffing himself up..."
Many began to question and discuss whether Xu Chuan could actually afford this sum of Yuan stones.
However, facing these doubts, Xu Chuan remained unfazed and calmly produced a storage ring, tossing it to the auctioneer.
The auctioneer carefully held the storage ring and examined it closely.
When he probed the storage ring with his divine sense, he was almost blinded by the sight.
The storage ring contained mountains of Yuan stones.
Twenty million low-grade Yuan stones, and more!
After confirming multiple times that it was correct, he respectfully returned the storage ring to Xu Chuan.
Then, in front of everyone, he announced.
"After confirmation by our Myriad Treasure Tower Chamber of Commerce, this guest has sufficient Yuan stones to bid for this item!"
"Wow!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd below erupted in an uproar.
They could hardly believe that this young man could actually produce such a fortune!
Instantly, a wave of envy and jealousy washed over them.
And a portion of them noted down Xu Chuan's appearance and aura, planning to ambush him and rob him after he left the Myriad Treasure Tower.
To this, Xu Chuan appeared very nonchalant.
If they could find him based on his current appearance, that would be a miracle!
It was impossible!
On the other side, Chen Feng once again put on a pained expression.
What was going on today? Why was someone always intercepting what he was interested in?
And they were all wealthy patrons, bidding millions upon millions of Yuan stones!
This made him grit his teeth in anger.
He had previously planned for the Star Core fragment to be bought by someone else, and then he would ambush them.
But now, his desired outcome had once again been thwarted!
Someone who could appear alone and carry such a large sum of Yuan stones was simply beyond his means to provoke.
Furthermore, such a figure would undoubtedly have powerful protectors behind him.
If he dared to attempt a robbery, it would be a path to certain death!