The Chaos Heart…
This was a treasure rarely heard of in the First Heaven.
Even when Bai Ling produced the Chaos Heart, more than half of the cultivators present didn't know what it was, only that it possessed near-infinite power that sent tremors through their very beings.
Those who recognized the Chaos Heart, upon seeing its emergence, decided they would obtain it at any cost!
The Yan Ling Emperor and the Tang Family Ancestor, seated in the front row, gradually lost their smiles, their expressions turning solemn as they secretly calculated their reserves, wondering if they could afford to bid for the Chaos Heart.
If they couldn't secure it, what would be their next move?
Regardless of how this auction concluded, the emergence of the Chaos Heart ensured that the ripples it caused would not subside.
Cultivators outside Tian Ren City, upon seeing the Chaos Heart, immediately relayed the news of its appearance to their respective powers, urging their sects to dispatch strong individuals to seek opportunities for a forceful acquisition.
Such a supreme treasure, even if they couldn't win it through auction, they couldn't let others have it!
One Chaos Master emerging from the First Heaven was enough to shatter the power balance of the entire First Heaven!
Thus, the news of the Chaos Heart's appearance in Tian Ren City spread like a plague, from one to ten, then to a hundred, rapidly traversing the entire Lingzhou and then extending to the surrounding major prefectures.
Watching the bustling Tian Ren City from within the Tian Ren Tower, the World Extinguishing Spirit Fire asked Ye Ling, "Kid, didn't you want the First Heaven to avoid chaos? Why did you bring out this Chaos Heart? Isn't that clearly asking for trouble?"
The World Extinguishing Spirit Fire could only imagine the immense shock that would erupt once the news of the Chaos Heart's appearance spread!
Ye Ling chuckled, "I brought this out with my own intentions; just watch."
The World Extinguishing Spirit Fire scoffed, "Tch! Playing coy. I'd like to see what tricks you can pull!"
The World Extinguishing Spirit Fire fell silent, observing the unfolding events from within the Tian Ren Tower.
With the weighty news of the Chaos Heart spreading, even the Supreme Immortals and Heavenly Void Emperors, who had been in seclusion in the First Heaven for a long time, were alarmed and emerged from their retreats!
If Ye Ling were to cover his divine soul over the entire First Heaven at this moment, he would discover no less than five Supreme Immortals and Heavenly Void Emperors heading towards Tian Ren City.
For those powerful beings, the Chaos Heart was the credential to ascend to higher and vaster worlds; it was a must-obtain!
While the First Heaven was abuzz with the auction in Tian Ren City, the atmosphere within Tian Ren City itself was exceptionally tense.
Everyone in the venue stared intently at the Chaos Heart beside Bai Ling, holding their breath, their heartbeats accelerating.
Although the starting bid for the Chaos Heart was merely one spirit stone, everyone understood clearly… this item was no longer measurable by mere money.
To obtain the Chaos Heart, one had to pay an immense price!
After a long silence, the Tang Family Ancestor spoke first, "This old man offers ten billion spirit stones, along with my Tang Family's secret artifact, the Lotus Heart Sword Rain, and our Tang Family's uninherited ultimate skill, the Thousand-Ren Hand!"
The Tang Family Ancestor's declaration immediately stirred a colossal uproar in the hall!
Let alone the sheer effort required to excavate enough top-grade ore veins to acquire ten billion spirit stones, the Lotus Heart Sword Rain, a secret artifact of the Tang Family, and the uninherited ultimate skill, the Thousand-Ren Hand, were the very foundations of the Tang Family's standing in Lingzhou!
A thousand years ago, ten supreme beings had joined forces to attack the Tang Family. At that time, all the strong cultivators of the Tang Family were away on an expedition, leaving only one Dao Extreme cultivator to guard the residence.
Yet, it was that single Dao Extreme cultivator, who, after unleashing the Tang Family's secret artifact, the Lotus Heart Sword Rain, directly annihilated five supreme beings and scared away the other five!
It was precisely that battle that definitively established the Tang Family's status in Lingzhou, transforming them into a hegemonic power!
As for the Tang Family's uninherited ultimate skill, the Thousand-Ren Hand, although there was little information available externally, within the entire Tang Family, only three individuals possessed the Thousand-Ren Hand. Each of them was a Grand Elder capable of challenging opponents of higher cultivation levels, possessing terrifyingly profound cultivation.
Even with this much information, outsiders could only guess how precious that ultimate skill truly was!
Now, the Tang Family Ancestor, for the sake of the Chaos Heart at the auction, had completely depleted the Tang Family's reserves. This move directly dispelled the ambitions of smaller and medium-sized powers to bid.
Bai Ling showed no emotional fluctuation upon hearing the Tang Family Ancestor's bid, merely smiling and asking, "Very well, the Tang Family Ancestor has made an offer. Are there any other bids?"
The Yan Ling Emperor then spoke, "I offer fifteen billion spirit stones, the Nation-Protecting Square Cauldron, the Sword of Limitlessness, and the Imperial Seal!"
Boom!!!
The Yan Ling Emperor's words instantly caused an unprecedented tremor throughout the venue!
The Nation-Protecting Square Cauldron was the supreme artifact of the Yan Ling Empire, rumored to be possessed by four divine beasts, wielding unparalleled power capable of ensuring eternal peace for the nation's land!
The Sword of Limitlessness was the personal sword of the Yan Ling Empire's founding monarch, rumored to be forged from divine stones from the Fifth Heaven, possessing the power to cleave the heavens and the earth, making it the undisputed "Number One Sword Under Heaven" in the First Heaven!
And the Imperial Seal… it was the symbol of the Yan Ling Empire's monarch. Whoever obtained this seal would become the monarch of the Yan Ling Empire.
Now that the Yan Ling Emperor had presented the Imperial Seal, it was evident that he was prepared to sell the entire Yan Ling Empire!
The magnitude of the shock caused by the Yan Ling Emperor's offering was beyond imagination.
Even the Tang Family Ancestor was stunned, looking at the Yan Ling Emperor in disbelief, "Wu Ji Sheng? Have you gone mad? You're abandoning your own country?"
The Yan Ling Emperor smiled, "As long as I possess the Chaos Heart, I can ascend to the heavens in broad daylight and journey to higher heavens. A more expansive world awaits me there. Why should I cling to the throne of the First Heaven?"
"You…"
The Tang Family Ancestor's expression turned grim upon seeing the Yan Ling Emperor's confident demeanor, and he began to ponder inwardly.
The Yan Ling Empire's foundation was beyond what the Tang Family could match. Now that the Yan Ling Emperor was selling off his entire empire, the Tang Family Ancestor estimated that even if he wagered his entire fortune, he still couldn't surpass the Yan Ling Emperor's bid!
In this situation, the only one who could possibly contend with the Yan Ling Emperor was the Moon Wheel Ancestor, who had remained silent until now.
With this thought, the Tang Family Ancestor subconsciously looked towards the Moon Wheel Ancestor.
As the most ancient power in Lingzhou, the Moon Wheel Sacred Land possessed unfathomable depth, and the treasures within its sacred land were truly dazzling!
If the Moon Wheel Ancestor were to bid, the Yan Ling Emperor might not necessarily be able to win.
However, what puzzled the Tang Family Ancestor was that the Moon Wheel Ancestor was the first to announce his intention to attend this auction in Tian Ren City, yet from the start of the auction until now, the Moon Wheel Ancestor hadn't made a single bid, appearing as if he was uninterested in anything.
The Tang Family Ancestor, wanting to use the Moon Wheel Ancestor to curb the Yan Ling Emperor's arrogance, couldn't help but ask the Moon Wheel Ancestor, "Moon Wheel Ancestor, do you not even desire this Chaos Heart?"
Upon hearing the Tang Family Ancestor's words, the Yan Ling Emperor's heart skipped a beat, and he similarly addressed the Moon Wheel Ancestor, "Moon Wheel Ancestor, a thousand years ago, I rendered you a great favor, a debt you have yet to repay. Should you not grant me some face today?"
Moon Wheel Ancestor: "…"
Seeing that the Moon Wheel Ancestor offered no response, both the Tang Family Ancestor and the Yan Ling Emperor were taken aback, unable to comprehend the Moon Wheel Ancestor's intentions for a moment.
However, the quieter the Moon Wheel Ancestor became, the more anxious the Tang Family Ancestor grew. He continued to urge, "Moon Wheel Ancestor, favors can be repaid later. Are you truly willing to let this Chaos Heart fall into others' hands? You must understand, this Chaos Heart is likely the only one in the First Heaven. Once this opportunity passes, it will be gone forever!"
The Yan Ling Emperor, seeing the Tang Family Ancestor's persistent meddling, couldn't help but retort angrily, "Tang Lao Er, what business is it of yours whether the Moon Wheel Ancestor bids or not? Why are you causing such a commotion here?"
The Tang Family Ancestor retorted, "What I want to say, I will say. Can you control me?"
The Yan Ling Emperor's expression turned grim, and he gritted his teeth, "Tang Lao Er, you are courting death!"
The Tang Family Ancestor, not to be outdone, replied, "Do you want to fight? I am more than willing to oblige!"
Boom!
The two confronted each other, and their fierce auras instantly swept across the entire venue, capturing everyone's attention!
And just as everyone expected the Tang Family Ancestor and the Yan Ling Emperor to erupt into a fight, the Moon Wheel Ancestor stood up and declared, "This Chaos Heart… I shall have it."