The bidding for the mysterious card

The tense atmosphere in the auction hall right now was pressuring, especially to those on the ground floor which felt helpless right now.

They were surrounded by the affluent and strong, the exit path locked until the auction is over. All they could do was hold their breaths and prepare for the upcoming war which was going to break out.

The elemental families, Ace who was on the third floor and a few old fogeys who have been waiting until now. Besides them, there were also a few roaming cultivators not affiliated to any backgrounds, but with wealth to bid for the roulette item and strength to leave safely.

This was also the reason why being rich doesn't mean having everything in the auction session to oneself, if one doesn't possess the strength to leave the auction hall safely, then bidding for more than they could swallow was a suicidal action.

As the object rose onto the platform, everyone's eyes were glued onto the card. That's right, the roulette item was a card, but no one caused a commotion, because they understood that this card isn't as simple as it seems on the surface.

"Sealed within this card, is a barrier and even though the contents within are unknown to the Peacock Auction Hall, we have reason to believe that whatever is sealed within the card is worth auctioning."

Caitlyn stopped talking at this point of time, everyone silent in fear that they might break the suspense in the air, it was a feeling they couldn't explain, but they were afraid of the card, no one spoke for this reason, including those on the upper floor.

People were afraid, but there was also excitement and curiosity being born within them, their eyes fixated onto the card levitating in the air, rotating at a slow pace at a diagonal angle, the edge of the card glowing violet, dazzling and bright with an unexplainable terrifying aura.

Swallowing a deep gulp of saliva, Caitlyn struggled to say the last part of the sentence. "This card is from the deepest part of the ruins of despair which was discovered one hundred and forty seven years ago, only discovered by someone who auctioned it at our auction hall months ago, specifying for it to be auctioned today."

Today? Why this day out of so many days in a month when the cultivation forces tournament is being held? That was the question everyone had in mind, but compared to the auction which was going on, this question was tossed off their mind almost immediately.

There's no way bidding with just spirit stones only would suffice, in order to bid for such a material, one would require something which can be of an equal value at the very least.

This wasn't all, if the bid doesn't go to the side which made an offer with a personal item, the others will know of the item they possess as well and use it against them in the future.

But with the card being from the ruins of despair, this was an item which they must obtain regardless of the potential consequences which might not even happen.

"Hey, Ace, have you thought of what you're going to use to bid for the card from the ruins of despair."

Rain asked as he stepped into the private chamber at this point of time, without a doubt, this was planned out in advance.

"I have a few ideas in mind, but is there anything specific that senior Roy desires?" Knowing that Rain came with the intention of helping him out, Ace cut straight to the chase and inquired.

"You should know that I came here for that reason." Rain chuckled as he took a seat besides Ace, his leg crossed and rested on the other, his arms rested on the side of the sofa as Ace shifted slightly to the left.

"Come on, you don't have to be so afraid of me. Anyways, my father wanted to ask if you have any other elixir formulas that can contend against what others have to offer."

The moment Ace heard this, he understood that there was only one elixir formula he could offer. The only sixth grade elixir formula he knew of which effects defies all grade six elixirs and grade seven elixirs.

True Essence Elixir: Able to increase the cultivation speed of a cultivator by ten percent throughout their entire cultivation journey until one steps into the Martial Saint realm. Able to increase a cultivator's wisdom used to cultivate martial skills and even assist them in making future breakthroughs.

It was an elixir which possessed a similar effect to the Nascent Orb, but there was a major difference which separated the two with a clear disparity between them.

The Nascent Orb was rare and could barely be found, but the True Essence Elixir can be produced in batch amounts, the materials were uncommon, but with just some effort, all that was required is an alchemist that could concoct and refine it.

"Ace, it seems that you're determined to get this card."

"Of course, it means much more to me compared to the others."

Ace was doing this for a certain reason, time capsule of one year in the span of one month.

With this time capsule which he'll receive by getting the card, he can use it to stabilize his mind and cultivation base before making a final breakthrough to the Martial Lord realm with a perfect cultivation base without any flaws.

Ace was determined to rise to the top, attaining a perfect cultivation base and ensuring that all aspects of his cultivation journey is flawless is the least he had to do in order to achieve his goal.

"The Wind family is willing to bid with the Saint grade martial skill unique to the Wind family."

When everyone heard this, everyone knew that Gale was determined to obtain the mysterious card.

One had to know that even most people in the Martial Lord realm still use Heaven grade martial skills, Saint grade martial skills are only used by Martial Kings since that was when a cultivator possessed enough spirit energy to fully utilise a Saint grade martial skill.

Not to mention that it was a Saint grade martial skill which was considered top tier even among Saint grade martial skills.

"The Ocean family is offering the Saint grade martial skill unique to the Ocean family."

"The Earth family is willing to offer the Saint grade martial skill unique to the Earth family."

"The few of you never learn your lesson. The Crimson family is offering a Saint grade martial skill and an ascension elixir which can help someone to break through from the Martial King realm to the Martial Emperor realm."

The moment everyone heard what Chris had to offer, they knew that the other elemental families have already lost out compared to the Crimson family.

Chris' rivals right now were Ace and the other few who have yet to make a single bid until now.

"I'm willing to offer a secret manual that contains the method to control insects up to the Emperor realm." A wandering cultivator wearing a mask to conceal his face called out his offer while one item lesser than Chris, it was a rare art and profession which few possess.

Hidden professions such as the ability to control insects were rare and because of this, they were the most annoying enemies to offend since one would have no clue just how much they have up their sleeves compared to other opponents.

"I'm willing to offer thirty six different Heaven grade martial skills of thirty six different elements and aspects which can be utilized in various situations. Not only that, these thirty six martial skills can be combined and utilised together."

The moment everyone heard this, they understood that the competition was only going to get fiercer. Chris was offering a dominant way to groom a future Martial Emperor, the first wandering cultivator was offering a hidden profession while the second wandering cultivator was offering versatility.

"Hahahaha, this old man here is willing to offer three spots to the Harmony Academy."

The old man's offer might seem like nothing to the cultivators on the ground floor, but to those on the upper floors, this old man being here was a major surprise to them.

The Harmony Academy was located at the Holy Land and was one of the powerhouses, governed by the strongest Martial Ancestors with countless disciples of the younger generation already experts of the Martial Emperor.

"Hahahaha, principal of the Harmony Academy, to think that you would make a trip to the Nebula Kingdom when there are so many other auction halls on the Holy Land."

"I happened to pass by here a few days ago to meet a old friend and happened to hear of this auction." The principal of the Harmony Academy laughed it off without bothering to explain any further.

Seeing that everyone had made their offer, Ace decided that it was time to intervene. Everyone including Caitlyn was waiting for Roy to make his appearance.

They were sure that Roy could see and hear everything right now, which was why they were awaiting his final decision."

"This is the elixir formula that I'm offering,." Ace was being confident, but when everyone read the effects of the elixir, they understood the reason for Ace's confidence.

He was offering the Peacock Auction Hall a chance to groom countless Martial Emperors while giving those with higher innate talent a chance to step into the Martial Saint realm.

The winner was obvious. But was the silence now the calm before the storm?