The Crimson Gold Flying Cicada Chrysalis finally appeared, but it seemed that people weren't too enthusiastic about this Forging Divine Artifact. The price rose from 2,000 to 24,000 after a while.
"This Crimson Gold Flying Cicada Chrysalis has already grown crooked. It should have been oval, but it has grown into the shape of a pea. This kind of thing might cause a lot of trouble if it's not properly forged."
"It's crooked, but look at its luster. It's sparkling and translucent, and its shape is plump. It might be worth a try."
"Then go ahead and try. I don't have the guts to do it. After all, the path of blacksmithing requires precious foundational items. If you mess it up, you'll lose everything." Xia Fei heard the conversation from the first floor and smirked.
This was exactly what Xia Fei hoped for. Everyone else was afraid of failure, afraid that the Crimson Gold Flying Cicada Chrysalis would turn into something nondescript, but Xia Fei was not afraid.
This was because Xia Fei had long ago decided that when he activated the Celestial Zerohammer, he would add the disruptive power of the Law of Primal Chaos. Last time, when Xia Fei activated the Celestial Zerohammer, he had accidentally obtained the Cursed Blood Crystal, a monster that could suck blood. If anyone said that the Blood Crystal was not powerful enough, even the heavens would laugh up their sleeves.
It was clear that the Blood Crystal was a unique existence in the world. Even a thousand high-grade blades couldn't compare to it. Its ability to absorb other people's energy was just too heaven-defying!
Everything had a price, and Xia Fei had never thought of forging a divine weapon in an orderly fashion. If he wanted one, he wanted the best! The most devilish!
There was a price to pay for all of this, and as a believer in the theory of price, Xia Fei was willing to pay this price. Only with high risk would there be high reward. The Law of Primal Chaos and this Crimson Gold Flying Cicada Chrysalis, which was full of variables.
No one knew what would be created, but one thing was for sure. Whether the result was good or bad, it would be unique!
"Forty thousand! Someone had already bid 40,000! Is there anyone willing to offer a higher price? This was the Crimson Gold Flying Cicada Chrysalis! It's the best catalyst for casting! " Auctioneer Juan shouted loudly. He was clearly not satisfied with the price of 40,000, and there was a slight frown on his forehead.
Xia Fei thought for a moment before keying in a number on the yellow meter.
"Fifty thousand! Now, the bid had reached 50,000! Are there any higher ones!? " Auctioneer Juan's expression looked much better. It seemed like 50,000 was his bottom line, and Xia Fei's bid had surprised him.
He quickly scanned the place with his ocular perception, and two of the three who had been locked in a deathmatch shook their heads at the same time. It was obvious that the price of 50,000 was already beyond their bottom line. Xia Fei only had one opponent left, a skinny old man sitting very close to the auction stage on the first floor.
The goateed old man frowned. He unwillingly moved the bidding machine and raised the price by another five thousand, reaching fifty-five thousand grade 5 Origin Crystals.
Xia Fei smiled. Within a second, he had raised the bid by ten thousand. He had raised the bid by ten thousand grade 5 Origin Crystals twice, and he had done so without any hesitation. His determination to win completely destroyed the old man's confidence in bidding against him. He could only sigh as he placed the bidding device in his hand back to the side of his chair.
"Sixty-five thousand grade 5 Origin Crystals, sold!" The small hammer in the auctioneer Juan's hand rang out softly, and the Scarlet Gold Flying Cicada Chrysalis was settled as Xia Fei successfully pocketed it.
"Spending so much money to buy a crooked Scarlet Gold Flying Cicada Chrysalis? That person must be crazy!"
"What can we do if someone is willing to be crazy? I really want to see his face after he fails to forge it. How interesting would it be?"
Those who had failed to obtain it began to mock and ridicule him. Xia Fei did not mind, acting as if he had not heard anything. The most amazing thing about the Law of Primal Chaos was its ability to subvert things, turning black into white and positive into negative. Logically speaking, this Scarlet Gold Flying Cicada Chrysalis was crooked, so it should become positive after being subverted by the Law of Primal Chaos.
However, this was just a guess. The most interesting thing about using the Celestial Zerohammer and the Law of Primal Chaos to forge a divine weapon was that the outcome was unpredictable. No one knew what Xia Fei would come up with this time, including Lou Fei himself.
The auction proceeded very quickly, and time passed very quickly as well.
Nearing evening, the auction temporarily took a break, giving the participants an hour to rest and have dinner before another round of bidding began.
Xia Fei obtained the Scarlet Gold Flying Cicada Chrysalis, but he did not leave. This was because he noticed something amiss from the fervent gazes of these people. The majority of them seemed to have come with great enthusiasm.
The truly good items were often left for last. Xia Fei decided to see just what the finale item of the auction would be, for it to be able to excite so many big shots.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I know that everyone has been waiting all this time to see the three finale items of our Clearsky Auction House this summer." It was already close to midnight, and the auctioneer had been busy the entire day, but he was now in high spirits. Xia Fei knew that the true finale was about to begin.
The crowd whispered to each other, all of them abnormally excited. Xia Fei also focused his attention to watch.
"Now, please bring out the third last item of this summer's auction, the Rainbow Glazed Pagoda!"
"Woo ~"
The crowd was in an uproar. According to the auctioneer's introduction, the Rainbow Glazed Pagoda was a top-notch defensive tool, similar to the Law Barrier that the Yue Clan had used to protect their cherry garden when Skywings attacked Xiangyue. Of course, for the Rainbow Glazed Pagoda to be placed as the third last item of the auction, its effect was much better than that Law Barrier of the Yue Clan.
With a starting price of fifty thousand, the final price actually reached five hundred and fifty thousand! That was eleven times the original price! This was a testament to the intensity of the competition. It must be known that this price was the sum of a clan's annual income, and it even had to be paid with grade 5 Origin Crystals!
The majority of the grade Origin Crystals in the hands of these clans in the Law Realm were gifts from the higher-ups. After all, the Law Realm was ultimately a gateway to the two peak races, so it was very normal for the ancestors of the higher-ups to give their clans some high-grade Origin Crystals every year to help them develop.
The one who won the Rainbow Glazed Pagoda was a middle-aged man with a sallow face. The moment the hammer fell, Xia Fei saw that he was drenched in sweat. It was clear that this man had put forth a great deal of determination to get his hands on the Rainbow Glazed Pagoda.
With the item in his hands, his clan would have an additional layer of protection in the future, though the clansmen would inevitably have to tighten their belts and live their lives in the future.
"Sigh, you should actually bid for this Rainbow Glazed Pagoda. After all, you're just a single person who can feed your family, so what's the point of having so much money? You might as well get another trump card for yourself, "the old demon lord Oro said somewhat disappointedly.
Xia Fei calmly replied, "Good steel should be used on the edge of a blade. Though the Rainbow Glazed Pagoda is good, it's not very useful to me. This is only the third last item, so I won't hesitate to bid for it when the time comes.
The auctioneer was clearly very excited. Five hundred and fifty thousand grade 5 Origin Crystals were worth more than two hundred million grade 4 Origin Crystals! This was already the highest price of the day!
After a pause, he loudly announced, "Next up is the second last item of the day. Let's welcome the Tree of Life!"
"The Tree of Life!"
"The Haotian Trading Company actually brought out a Tree of Life?!"
Everyone was shocked, as if they hadn't expected this so-called Tree of Life.
"What's a Tree of Life?" Xia Fei curiously asked.
Oro's eyes shone with excitement as he solemnly said, "It's a warrior's second life. The Tree of Life can bestow a warrior with a second chance at life. If you encounter a powerful foe and can't fight or run away, you can activate the Tree of Life at that moment.
"Once activated, you'll instantly be transported to where the Tree of Life is, and you'll be replaced by the Tree of Life on the battlefield. The enemy might think that they've killed you, but what they've actually killed is just a puppet, and once you're out of danger, you can prepare a counterattack at any time."
As he said that, the floor of the auction stage suddenly dropped, and when it rose again, there was an additional green sapling.
The sapling was neither tall nor thick, and it was filled with beautiful pinkish white flowers, brimming with a kind of sacred aura. Even though it was surrounded by a protective barrier, it could not hide its otherworldly temperament. Mysterious and solemn, this was probably the best way to describe life.
The crowd began to stir, and some even began to scream.
The old demon lord sternly said, "Look, this sapling is the Tree of Life. As long as you establish a contract with it and then bury it somewhere you think is safe, it'll become your ultimate substitute, saving your life at a critical moment.
"For example, if you place the Tree of Life in the Wind Garden and then travel around, and when you encounter danger, you'll be sent back to the Wind Garden, allowing the Tree of Life to die in your place, claiming to be unharmed.
"The enemy thinks that they've killed you, so they'll have nothing to fear, but how could they know that it's just a tree that's dying, while you're sharpening your blade behind its back?" Xia Fei was stunned, muttering to himself, "This is basically a second life!"
Oro laughed. "Of course. This is the Tree of Life, after all. Not only can it give you a new life, it can also help you launch a counterattack! The most dangerous counterattack, the one that the enemy will least expect! "
Xia Fei completely understood. The Tree of Life was a treasure that could help him escape at a critical moment!
As for after he escaped, he would naturally have to stab his enemy in the back. Such a divine artifact was truly incredible!
Sweeping his gaze across the crowd, Xia Fei discovered that they were all in shock and hesitation. The appearance of the Tree of Life was clearly not what they had expected. The majority of those who were rubbing their fists and rubbing their palms together had come for the final auction item, and the appearance of the Tree of Life had disrupted everyone's plans.
After all, money did not fall from the sky. If they split their financial resources to compete for the Tree of Life, they would definitely be at a disadvantage in the final battle. Should they give up on the final auction item and go all out for the Tree of Life? Or should they save it for the final battle? None of them had any idea.
Their hesitation allowed Xia Fei to see an opportunity. Indecisiveness could lead to disaster, and the final battle was bound to be fierce. Xia Fei was not confident of winning with his financial resources, but this unplanned Tree of Life gave Xia Fei hope!
Only by living would there be a tomorrow. Xia Fei could not think of any reason to give up on a divine artifact that could give Xia Fei a second life.
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