As time went by, the auction reached its most intense moment.
The following auction items were all extremely precious. Some of the cultivators who hadn't bid before also began to bid.
When the fifteenth auction item appeared, Fang Chen's expression changed slightly. That was because this auction item had caused the golden heart to slightly throb.
"This is …" Fang Chen was puzzled.
"The fifteenth auction item is a broken sword. This broken sword seems to have been passed down from ancient times. It contains a monstrous fiendish aura. The starting bid is ten million mid grade spirit stones. Each increment must not be lower than one million mid grade spirit stones," explained the auctioneer.
Fang Chen discovered that this broken sword was almost the same as the one he had found in the bottomless abyss. It was no wonder that the golden heart was rapidly throbbing.
"Is the golden heart trying to absorb the energy within the broken sword?" asked Fang Chen.
As if it had heard Fang Chen's words, the golden heart was rapidly throbbing, as if it was responding to Fang Chen.
After sensing the golden heart's reaction, Fang Chen made up his mind to bid for this broken sword.
"It's just a broken sword. I don't know how powerful it is. Who would want it?" cried someone.
"Yeah, ten million mid grade spirit stones for a broken sword is not worth it."
At this moment, countless cultivators in the auction house were voicing their doubts. Even the disciples of the ten great Sects were shaking their heads.
Although this broken sword had been passed down for a long time, because it had been broken, it had lost all of its spiritual energy. Even if it was bought back, it wouldn't be of much use.
For a moment, no one was bidding. This scene made the auctioneer a little anxious.
Back then, the appraiser of the auction house had said that this broken sword was extraordinary. Although it had lost all of its spiritual energy, due to its age, it might be hiding some unspeakable secret.
"Everyone, although this sword has lost all of its spiritual energy, it might be hiding some heaven-shaking secret. Everyone, please don't miss this opportunity." The auctioneer did her best to say this.
Hearing her words, everyone shook their heads. It was obvious that the auctioneer was worried that the broken sword wouldn't be sold, so she deliberately said this.
"If there was a shocking secret, it would have been discovered by your auction house long ago."
"One look and I can tell that it's a useless sword. Even if I buy it, I'll just keep it. It's not worth it."
"That's right. I don't think anyone would be willing to be a sucker and buy this broken sword."
In the auction house, countless cultivators had different opinions. There were even some cultivators who were clamoring to quickly take away the broken sword and place it down as an auction item.
On the stage, the beautiful auctioneer's eyes were filled with helplessness. She looked around, hoping that someone would bid.
However, after looking around, she didn't see anyone offering a price. In the end, she felt helpless and prepared to let someone take the broken sword away.
At this moment, a voice rang out, causing the beautiful auctioneer to be extremely excited.
"I bid ten million mid-grade spirit stones," Fang Chen said.
Hearing Fang Chen's voice, the beautiful auctioneer felt as if she had heard the sound of nature. Fang Chen had saved her life.
In such a large auction like the imperial capital's auction house, if no one was interested in an auction item, it would definitely affect their reputation. That was why she didn't want to see such a thing happen.
She had originally thought that such a situation would occur in this year's imperial capital's auction. But now it seemed that she didn't have to worry about it.
"This young master has bid ten million mid-grade spirit stones. Is there anyone else?" The beautiful auctioneer's sexy voice rang out in everyone's ears.
Countless martial artists looked at Fang Chen as though they were looking at an idiot.
Sitting in the first row, Huo Hen had an impulse to bid, but he was worried that he would be conned by Fang Chen. In the end, he held back.
"Ten million mid-grade spirit stones going once. Ten million mid-grade spirit stones going twice. Ten million mid-grade spirit stones going thrice." The auctioneer waved her hammer, signifying that the deal had been struck.
When Fang Chen saw this scene, a knowing smile appeared on his face. Surprisingly, no one was competing with him for the broken sword.
In the end, Fang Chen successfully obtained the broken sword at the price of ten million mid-grade spirit stones.
The moment he obtained the broken sword, Fang Chen felt the strange movement of the golden heart. But he put the broken sword into his interspatial ring.
Now that he was in public, his secret would definitely be exposed if others saw him.
"I'll absorb it when there's no one around," Fang Chen muttered to himself.
After that, Fang Chen continued to participate in the auction.
"The next item is the third to last item of this year's auction," the beautiful auctioneer said with a smile.
As she spoke, the beautiful auctioneer took out an elixir. The color of the elixir was very bright, and the quality was perfect.
"This is a supreme-grade Origin Level elixir, the Heavenly Heart Elixir. Our auction house paid a hefty price to obtain it. It's very valuable. Cultivators above the Seventh Level of the Qi Transformation Realm can instantly break through their bottleneck after consuming the Heavenly Heart Elixir.
For cultivators, it's a dream elixir, "the beautiful auctioneer explained.
The appearance of the Heavenly Heart Elixir caused an uproar in the auction house. Countless cultivators were excited.
Of course, the most excited were the Ten Great Sect. At this moment, Huo Hen's eyes were filled with excitement.
"It's the Heavenly Heart Elixir! Hahaha!" Huo Hen was extremely excited.
The starting price of the Heavenly Heart Elixir was ten million mid-grade spirit stones. As countless cultivators bid, the price of the Heavenly Heart Elixir quickly rose to one hundred million mid-grade spirit stones.
However, this was not the end. The price continued to soar.
When the price rose to one hundred and fifty million mid-grade spirit stones, Huo Hen began to bid.
"Two hundred million mid-grade spirit stones. My Flaming Mountain needs this Heavenly Heart Elixir. I hope everyone can give me some face," Huo Hen said.
"We need it too," the disciples of the Ten Great Sect said.
"Two hundred and ten million."
"Two hundred and twenty million."
"Two hundred and thirty million."
"Three hundred million."
When You Xinquan of the Ghost Valley called out the high price of three hundred million mid-grade spirit stones, the other cultivators were finally shocked.
"Damn it!"
Huo Hen was extremely angry, but he did not show it on his face.
In the end, You Xinquan of the Ghost Valley won the Heavenly Heart Elixir for three hundred million mid-grade spirit stones. This time, Fang Chen did not participate in the bidding. This was because the Heavenly Heart Elixir was only effective for cultivators of the Seventh Realm and above. He was only at the Fifth Realm.
"I wonder if the last two items will surprise me," Fang Chen said softly.
After the Heavenly Heart Elixir was sold, the next item to be auctioned was the second last item. The beautiful auctioneer on the stage took out a scroll and slowly unfurled it.
"The second last item of this auction is a scroll. Everyone, please do not underestimate this scroll," the beautiful auctioneer said.
"This is because our auction house's master appraiser has identified this scroll as a treasure map left behind by a Qi Hai Realm cultivator.
"Because of the uniqueness of this scroll, our auction house's master appraiser has also tried to examine it, but to no avail. However, they all agree that this scroll is definitely a treasure map.
"The starting bid for the scroll is ten million mid-grade spirit stones. The bidding will now begin," the beautiful auctioneer said.
Although it was only a simple introduction, it completely ignited the excitement in the hearts of countless cultivators. Many powerful cultivators released their soul power to examine the scroll. They discovered that there was a layer of restriction on the scroll.
"Treasure map." Fang Chen's eyes flashed with a trace of doubt.
However, after seeing the rapid beating of his golden heart, Fang Chen decided to participate in the bidding.
"Ten million mid-grade spirit stones."
"Thirty million mid-grade spirit stones."
"Fifty million mid-grade spirit stones."
In a short while, the price of the scroll had risen to one hundred million mid-grade spirit stones. The speed at which the price soared made countless cultivators sigh.
"Two hundred million mid-grade spirit stones," Huo Hen said.
Ever since he was cheated by Fang Chen, Huo Hen had been very careful with his bidding. After discovering the scroll, Huo Hen decided to get it at all costs. This way, he would be able to atone for his mistake when he returned to the Flaming Mountain.
"Two hundred and ten million," You Xinquan said.
"Two hundred and fifty million," the other disciples of the top ten Sect shouted.
"Three hundred million."
"The top ten Sect is really rich. Competing with them is like seeking death."
"Yeah, let's just give up. If there really is a treasure map in this scroll, we won't be able to keep it."
"Damn it. If only I was as rich as the top ten Sect." Some of the weaker and less wealthy cultivators began to give up.
As time passed, more and more people gave up. In the end, the bidding turned into a battle between the top ten Sect disciples.
The top ten Sect disciples were not afraid of each other. The entire auction house was in chaos.
"Four hundred million mid-grade spirit stones," Huo Hen shouted.
As soon as Huo Hen made his bid, the other Sect disciples increased their bids. This made Huo Hen speechless.
After a quarter of an hour, the price was still soaring. However, some of the top ten Sect disciples had also given up.
In the end, only the Sky Blade Sect and the Flaming Mountain were left competing.
"Tian Yidao, can you let me go to the Flaming Mountain this time?" Huo Hen asked.
He saw a young man in gray clothes in the first row, holding a saber in his hand, with a faint smile on his face.
"My bottom line is five hundred million mid-grade spirit stones. If you bid higher, I'll give up," Tian Yidao said.
Huo Hen pondered for a moment. Then, he made up his mind and made a bid of five hundred and ten million.
Hearing Huo Hen's bid, Tian Yidao gave up decisively.
"This young master has made a bid of five hundred and ten million. Is there anyone who wants to bid higher?" the beautiful auctioneer asked.
At this moment, Huo Hen's eyes were filled with excitement. Although the price was a little high, it was still not bad to be able to obtain this scroll.
However, just as Huo Hen was feeling pleased with himself, a voice rang out.