Tang Ling was curious about UFOs.
However, his curiosity soon turned into disappointment because he did not see anything. The long corridor seemed to have some kind of magical shielding function. After he got off the small aircraft and went through a door, all he saw was a path with a soft glow. Other than him, there was no one else on the path.
When he reached the end of the road, he found himself in the auction hall.
"Please show …" Two staff members were still standing guard in front of the auction hall, checking the entry qualifications repeatedly.
Perhaps the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
The auction hall in front of him did not display the unusual scene that he was hoping for. It was even worse than some common auction halls.
It was just a circular hall that wasn't too big. There was an open space in the center, and there were circles of chairs around this open space.
Tang Ling scanned through the seats with his Precise Instinct and found that there were only 897 of them.
The only strange thing was that most of the seats were already occupied, but no matter how you looked, you could only see a white, blurry shadow.
Maybe there were other people entering the venue, but Tang Ling also saw a dozen white shadows shuttling in and out of the seats. It seemed like the only magical thing about the UFO was that it was able to perform the shielding function to the very end.
After the final verification of his identity, he received a notification from the staff. He saw the seat glowing red, which meant that it was his seat.
After Tang Ling put away the crystal card, he saw one of the seats in the middle of the empty space glowing in red. He did not try to hide it as he walked towards it.
Since he saw others as rays of white light, then others should see him as well.
Soon, Tang Ling reached the chair.
It was then that he saw that the seats were different from the common ones. They were round eggs with a blinking reminder on the eggshell, telling him to stick his crystal card somewhere.
Tang Ling did as he was told, and the eggshell opened, revealing a sofa like chair underneath.
Without a second thought, Tang Ling sat down.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he sat down, many things that looked like wires extended out from the seat …
Instinctively, Tang Ling wanted to dodge, but he managed to hold himself back. He allowed the threads to wrap around his limbs, torso, and even his head.
It was at that moment that a pleasant female voice echoed in his ears. "My dear guest, in order to let you experience each and every item in a deeper way, I'm going to invite you to the auction house. Please accept the simulation system provided by Auction House Zero. "
These lines are for the so-called simulation system? Tang Ling found it interesting, so he sat in the 'egg' and waited patiently.
Although the egg was sealed, it was not uncomfortable to sit inside. First of all, breathing was as natural as being in the wild. In addition, the chair seemed to adjust to each person's body shape. After sitting on it, it was very soft.
Tang Ling felt a little sleepy as he sat inside, but he did not mind taking a break.
Soon, it was eight o 'clock.
With the arrival of this time, the inside of the egg, which was originally only glowing with a faint yellow light, suddenly became bright.
Tang Ling opened his eyes abruptly and realized that he was no longer in the sealed 'egg'. Instead, he was in the empty space in the middle of the main hall.
It was a magical feeling. It was not like a screen had appeared in front of him. Instead, it felt like Tang Ling was sitting in front of the empty space. There was nothing blocking his eyes, but it also felt like he was the only person in the hall.
"As expected, there's still some magical technology." Tang Ling exclaimed in his heart. It was at that moment that a screen landed on the empty space, and under the screen was a small, round stage.
On the stage was a man in a Sochi black market uniform and a mask. Other than the man, there was nothing else on the stage.
"The first item." Without any opening remarks, the auction started right away. Right after the host's voice subsided, a scroll made of goatskin appeared on the empty stage.
"A combat technique from the Dream Domain." The host's introduction was simple.
After the introduction, the scroll appeared on the big screen, showing all kinds of details in a 360-degree view.
Is this even an introduction? Tang Ling was a little surprised. As a matter of fact, he was excited when he heard the words' Dream Domain '. None of the items from Kun's shop were common, let alone a combat technique.
He really wanted to hear the detailed introduction, but the host did not seem to have the intention to speak. Instead, he heard the pleasant female voice again. "My dear guest, would you like to know more about this combat technique?"
Wasn't that obvious?
Tang Ling answered "Yes" without a second thought. Then, the scene before his eyes changed and he was transported to an empty sky with Tang Ling standing in the void.
Then, he felt an inexplicable power surge through his body. Following this inexplicable power, his body began to move as well. He began to shift and flash through the void, automatically making some movements.
Following the movements, Tang Ling realized that every punch and kick he threw would bring forth a giant bolt of lightning.
"How magical!" Tang Ling was finally shocked by Auction Hall Zero. He also deeply understood what a simulation system was!
This was a real simulation! Tang Ling's astonishment had yet to fade away, but his body stopped moving and he got into a special posture in the void.
In the next moment, he felt the unknown power in his body explode as he shouted, "Thunderclap Explosion!"
Eighteen huge thunderbolts struck down from the sky in a row, covering an area with a radius of one mile. There were no blind spots at all!
"What a powerful attack!" Tang Ling's heart was racing.
However, before he could come back to his senses, the void in front of him disappeared, and he returned to his seat.
Rows of data then appeared before his eyes.
Combat Technique: Thunder Explosion
Energy Level
Corresponding Talent
....
...
Tang Ling glanced over the information and realized that the minimum requirement for the combat technique named Thunder Explosion was to be a rank 3 Purple Moon Warrior and above. Moreover, one must have the talent in the thunder element.
However, he had to admit that based on the data listed, the power of the Thunder Explosion was frightening. It had completely surpassed the combat power of a rank 3 Purple Moon Warrior and could be used as a trump card.
Even though the requirements for the final trump card were harsh and even though cultivating it required some expensive supplementary resources, Tang Ling could not help but admit that based on the data listed, the power of the Thunder Explosion was terrifying.
Tang Ling inhaled deeply. An auction like this did not require an emcee. Nothing could be more realistic than the experience of the auction!
However, even though he had experienced it in the most realistic way, he would not reveal anything about the combat technique. At least, he had no idea how the combat technique exerted its strength and how it accumulated the lightning energy. Even with his Precise Instinct, he could not learn anything from it.
"Thunder Explosion doesn't fit the customer's current physical condition. Would you like to participate in the auction? Check the starting bid? If you would like to check the starting bid, 10,000 True Capital coins will be charged. " While Tang Ling was in awe of Auction Hall Zero, the pleasant female voice entered his ears again.
Checking the starting bid alone would cost 10,000 True Capital coins? And it would even tell him that he was not suitable for it? In other words, he would not be able to learn it even if he bid for it.
Tang Ling smiled bitterly. It was not that he could not understand Auction House Zero's way of doing things. Everyone who attended the auction was a big shot, so they must not want to be casually auctioned off for something they needed, especially those who did not particularly need the item.
Auction Hall Zero did not care about the 10,000 True Capital coins service fee. It was a form of restriction. There were more than a hundred items in an auction, and if he participated in every auction, the service fee alone would cost him at least a million True Capital coins. No matter how rich he was, he should not waste it.
Even though Tang Ling figured it out, he could not hold back his curiosity. He made up his mind and spent 10,000 True Capital coins to check the starting bid and join the auction.
"The starting bid is 1.5 million True Capital. Each increment must be no less than 15,000 True Capital.
"Barter accepted."
"Esteemed guest, you have participated in the auction of 'Thunderclap Explosion'. Please bid at least once."
1.5 million True Capital? Trading with the Universal Source Rock? Is a combat technique that expensive? Before Tang Ling could complain about the price, he heard the next notification. He could not help but curse.
It seemed like Auction Hall Zero had a lot of restrictions to prevent people from maliciously sabotaging the auction.
If he was the only one participating in the auction and had to bid … Tang Ling felt like he was going crazy. Cold sweat covered his forehead.
It was entirely possible. What kind of people were there in the auction? They were here for the bones of a super vicious beast, so it was normal for them to look down on the Thunder Explosion.
"Forget it. I'll just buy it for the future." Tang Ling made up his mind to cut his losses and bid as fast as he could.
Of course, it was the starting bid plus the lowest bid. Soon, Tang Ling's bid appeared on the big screen.
Fortunately, Tang Ling's pitiful bid was soon replaced by another bid.
The Thunder Explosion that Tang Ling thought the others would look down on was sold for 3.1 million True Capital.
"Seems like these big shots are filthy rich," Tang Ling muttered softly. He could not help but clench his teeth. One thing worth noting was that the two drops of Sea God's Tears that he had sold were equivalent to the price of a Thunder Explosion based on the exchange rate.
However, it was just the ideal exchange rate. Auction Hall Zero did not accept True Capital coins, so Tang Ling could never exchange the True Capital coins for the Universal Source Rock that he had in mind.
However, it was because Tang Ling was in urgent need of money, so he exchanged the True Capital coins for the Sea God's Tear from Sochi black market. Otherwise, the Sea God's Tear would have qualified to be auctioned in Auction Hall Zero and its price would have been much higher than the black market.
Tang Ling understood the saying, so he was not too concerned.
After the auction was completed, the quiet host eagerly brought out the second item for auction — the Sea God's Tear.
Tang Ling looked at the stage with a strange feeling. Did he get what he wanted? In the next moment, Tang Ling was even more confused because the item that appeared on the stage was the two drops of Sea God's Tear that he had sold to Sochi black market. Even the package of the rosewood was the same and it was placed on the stage.
"What the f * ck …" Tang Ling grumbled in his heart. The efficiency of Sochi black market's money-making was amazing!
However, he had no other choice. Time did not allow him to place everything on the auction, even though he knew the difference in price would be much bigger than he expected in less than a day.
With that in mind, Tang Ling somehow thought of the Devil Mist again. This time, the anxiety in his heart was heavier than ever, accompanied by an indescribable sense of urgency.
This proved that it was the right decision for him to buy the resources as soon as possible.
Moreover, did he not have eight drops of Sea God's Tear with him? He would try his best to convert them into resources.
**
The auction on Tang Ling's side was going on in full swing.
The Base, on the other hand, was quiet and peaceful.
The night at sea was beautiful. Without the pollution from the old civilization's industry, the starry sky was even more dazzling.
Higan was sitting at the corner of the spacious deck with a night lamp beside her. She was quietly reading a book in her hand.
However, she did not know what was going on. Today, he couldn't concentrate too much. He couldn't even calm down when he was reading a book, which was his favorite thing. What was the reason for his uneasiness?
Due to the special environment she grew up in, Higan's emotions were rarely affected by anything. She was used to life and death, and she was also indifferent to it. Hence, she was not afraid of danger.
The only thing that could affect her emotions was Tang Ling.
So, is this uneasiness because of what Tang Ling told me before he left?
Or was it because things were not going well for Tang Ling? He said he would be back tomorrow, so why did she start to worry about him and even miss him after he left for a while?
Higan closed her book and sighed softly. Under the starlight, her sighing silhouette was like the most beautiful painting under the night sky.
Even though Han Xing was used to Higan's beauty, he could not help but exclaim. He did not have the heart to go up and ruin the touching and somewhat sorrowful scene.
"What's the matter?" Han Xing did not go up, but Higan put her book away and looked at him.
Without Tang Ling around, Higan seemed to have lost all her emotions. Her gaze and expression were extremely calm when she looked at everyone.
However, Han Xing was also used to it. He was just a little shocked. Why was she so sensitive? She was as sensitive as Tang Ling. What kind of talent did she have? How could she be so scary? Why was she called a queen?
Han Xing had been curious about it for a long time, but he had never asked about it. Now …
"Higan, do you want to go down and have a look? The Five Sons are helping Tang Ling tame the Sunlight Hades. His method might be right, but the situation isn't looking good, "Han Xing said.
He did not know why. Without Tang Ling on the ship, Higan somehow became everyone's backbone. Even Dongyang, who was a busybody and was used to shouldering all kinds of heavy responsibilities, acknowledged the fact.
"Hmm, why isn't it looking good?" Higan was as calm as ever, but she stood up and walked over to Han Xing.
"He's severely injured. Even if we try our best to protect him, he'll die if this continues. But he doesn't seem to want to listen to our advice … "Han Xing stuttered. As a matter of fact, he was not in a good condition either. His body was wet and had a few cuts.
However, his pride as a man made him feel ashamed.
Tang Ling had worked so hard to create miracle after miracle, yet as his partner, he could not even do something as simple as this? He was like a useless dependant.
Even now, he still had to ask Higan for help.
Higan glanced at Han Xing. She wanted to say something, but she did not. She could sense Han Xing's subtle emotions, but other than Tang Ling, she did not know how to comfort anyone. It was something that she did not know in her world.
After a second of silence, she said softly, "Let's go and have a look."
**
Fifth Zi was not in a good condition. Even though his wounds had been treated, his pale face and almost colorless lips showed that he had lost a lot of blood. If he continued to struggle, he might die.
He was leaning on a platform in the secret cabin where Tang Ling kept the Sunlight Nether Fish.
The platform was around 30 meters above the water, and there was a barrier between the platform and the water. It was a barrier formed by the Sector Protection Machine that Xiao Hua had activated. Plus, the distance between the platform and the water was enough to defend against the Sunlight Nether Fish's attack.
Underneath the barrier that was glowing with a faint white light, the Sunlight Nether Fish were swimming violently. It was different from how quiet they were before.
Dongyang looked down at the barrier worriedly as he tensed up to defend himself.
Maybe because he had been with Tang Ling for too long, he started to look down on the sea vicious beasts. He did not even know when he started to look down on the Level 3 vicious beasts with certain talents.
However, Tang Ling was not around! When Dongyang and Han Xing shouldered the heavy responsibility, they realized how ridiculous their previous thoughts were.
The gap between a quasi-Purple Moon Warrior and a Level 3 vicious beast was as wide as the heavens. Even if Dongyang and Han Xing were geniuses and had trump cards, so what? They were not going to fight. They were just protecting Fifth Zi with the Sector Protection Machine and many other support systems.
With that in mind, Dongyang felt the wound on his thigh hurt even more. He did not know if it was because of shame or something else.
Han Xing and Dongyang were both prideful young men, but Fatty was not. But Fatty wasn't. At this moment, he was holding a bowl of nourishing soup that he had made and was feeding Wuzi mouthful by mouthful.
"I say, Fifth Zi, drink this soup and go rest. Taming this thing isn't something that can be done in a day. " Fatty tried his best to persuade Fifth Zi. He could not understand how stupid it was to sacrifice one's life just to tame a fish.
Fifth Zi did not say anything. He quietly drank Fatty's soup and felt the warmth return to his cold body.
"You agree?" Fatty then took a few more pieces of mutated beast meat and stuffed them into Fifth Zi's mouth.
After drinking his soup, Fifth Zi's body was able to digest the mutated beast meat.
Wu Zi swallowed it with some difficulty. He then shook his head at the fatty and said, "No, if we give up now, we won't be able to survive. If we give up now, all our hard work will go to waste. "
"Then, should we get someone else to do it?" Fatty said nonchalantly.
Who in the room was weaker than Fifth Zi? Why did Fifth Zi have to go into the water and tame such a dangerous Level 3 vicious beast?
Fifth Zi bitterly smiled and tried his best to explain to Fatty, "I'm not strong enough now. I've tamed pikes before. This taming must be done at a certain point along with some special sounds because the fish can feel the vibrations of the sound waves and some special threatening actions.
"It's not hard to learn, but finding the key points requires a lot of experience. It'll take a lot of time and I'm afraid it'll delay Boss.
"But you're going to die soon. If you die, then … "Fatty blinked several times.
Under the barrier, the Sunlight Nether Fish was even more restless in the water. It even tried to break the barrier a few times.
Fifth Zi knew that as long as he could suppress the Sunlight Nether Fish at this stage, the most crucial step of the training would be a success. He struggled to sit up straight and said stubbornly, "Even if I die, I'll do this for Boss. I can't be useless. "
As he spoke, Fifth Zi was a little agitated. He took another piece of vicious beast meat that was soaked in the Sea God's Gift and said, "If I really die, don't worry about me. Remember, don't let it eat this meat! It must! As long as it doesn't eat the meat this time, it will understand that we are the ones distributing the food. If it wants to eat, it must obey us and then … "
"Alright, alright! You've repeated this method a few times! " Fat Finn interrupted Five Zi impatiently and signaled Dong Yang with his eyes, telling him to hold Five Zi back until Higan arrived.
Then, he snatched the vicious beast meat from Fifth Zi and pretended to be nonchalant. "Is this piece of meat really that effective? I can give it a try, Fifth Zi! Don't be so superstitious, Fifth Zi. What's the use of your voice and your deterrence on a fish?
If you don't believe me, watch me tease it. The effect is the same. " As he spoke, Fatty started to shake the vicious beast meat on the platform, teasing the Sunlight Nether Fish in the water.
It's useful!
It's too dangerous!
Fifth Zi really wanted to shout when he saw Fatty's actions, but he panicked and the words turned into coughs.
Dong Yang was communicating with Fatty with his eyes, so he did not notice the situation.
Looking at the piece of ferocious beast meat dancing in the air, the Sunlight Hades Fish in the water finally erupted. The ferocious beast meat that the Sunlight Hades Fish wanted to eat but had not been able to in the end gave off a fatal temptation.
It dove into the water at lightning speed and dashed forward. Its body glowed like the sun as it crashed into the protective barrier.
"Danger!" At this moment, Wu Zi finally shouted.
"Sh * t!" Dong Yang also sensed the glimmer from the Sunlight Nether Fish, so he finally came back to his senses.
However, it was too late for him to say anything.
This time, the Sunlight Netherworld Fish actually broke through the barrier and rushed upwards.
It was a Level 3 vicious beast after all, so 30 meters was nothing to it.
When Fatty regained his senses, he realized he was facing the Sunlight Nether Fish's face and the vicious beast meat was dangling between him and the Sunlight Nether Fish.
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