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Chapter 502: Unexpected Turn
Chapter 502: Unexpected Turn
"505 million!"
"508 million!"
...
The Nightmare Beast, regardless of its rarity or growth potential, far surpassed the Star Ring Snake, causing its price to rise rapidly.
However, as it wasn't a one-of-a-kind exotic beast, the bidding slowed down around 700 million, and it became difficult to increase the price further.
Fang Xing lay back comfortably, took a sip of his juice, and gave Ji Li a meaningful glance.
"800 million!"
Ji Li immediately stood up and placed the bid.
This sudden increase in price startled many of the bidders.
It wasn't that they didn't have the Cosmic Energy Coins, but rather, there was no need to bid so high.
Managing a family was not about showing off one's fighting spirit. If too much cash flow was diverted to this auction, it could affect other family businesses, ultimately leading to a decrease in the family's overall income, which would be detrimental to the interests of all family members! The decision-maker would undoubtedly face opposition and resistance!
"Elder Fran, that Fang Xing's target is definitely the Nightmare Beast."
Amor spoke up.
Elder Fran maintained a calm demeanor and nodded slightly.
Encouraged by this, Amor immediately added, "805 million!"
Ji Li's expression changed, and he turned to Fang Xing, "Master... it's Amor! The one beside him is Elder Fran of the Dili Clan..."
Although his master was wealthy, he was no match for the resources of a higher-level civilization's great family.
"Oh? Revenge? You can slowly increase your bid and play with Amor..."
Fang Xing looked over at Amor, not really concerned about him. Instead, he directly transmitted his voice to Fran, "Elder Fran..."
Elder Fran's expression changed instantly. As an Elder of the Dili Clan, he was a Neutron Star-level powerhouse.
However, Fang Xing's voice transmission carried willpower, which could penetrate the shell's protection. This indicated that Fang Xing possessed at least Neutron Star-level strength, possibly even surpassing Fran's!
'What's going on with such a powerful individual like Amor?'
With this thought, Fran's gaze toward Amor turned suspicious.
Furthermore, with his extensive experience, Fran immediately guessed what had happened that day.
While the Dili Clan's reputation and dignity were important, establishing a good relationship with a Neutron Star-level powerhouse was equally crucial! In the Xia Universe, strength was the ultimate currency!
"Mr. Fang Xing... What can I do for you?" Elder Fran immediately replied, his tone much more polite.
"I'm very interested in this Nightmare Beast cub. If I don't have enough Cosmic Energy Coins, I might have to mortgage a slave and ask the Universal Auction House to auction it off..."
Fang Xing chuckled, "I believe 2 billion Cosmic Energy Coins is a fair price. After all, the Dili Clan does have its fair share of enemies... This was the price I offered Amor last time."
With such a perfect opportunity to humiliate the Dili Clan, their enemies would not let this chance pass. She was the family elder of the Dili Clan, a Neutron Star-level powerhouse.
At the same time, Fang Xing also revealed some information.
Sometimes, grudges between families could arise from a simple lack of communication. Why bother with that? By demonstrating his strength and maintaining smooth communication, no one in their right mind would dare to offend him!
Moreover, his target was the Nightmare Beast!
By driving up the price, he seemed to be venting his frustration, but in reality, he was acting foolishly.
"2 billion?"
Elder Fran glared at Amor, wondering why the deal hadn't gone through the last time, even though it was within the family's budget.
Although he knew Amor had good intentions, he now appeared incompetent and foolish!
"I'm willing to complete the transaction immediately and buy back Ji Li."
Fran quickly responded, then slapped Amor across the face.
The slap echoed loudly, and Amor was left stunned, "Elder Fran..."
"Withdraw your bid immediately."
Fran's expression remained unchanged, "When we return, you will face a family trial for dereliction of duty!"
"I..." Amor was completely bewildered, unsure of how the situation had taken such a turn.
But he knew that he was about to face some bad luck.
"910 million, once more. Are there any higher bids? If not, this Nightmare Beast cub will belong to this gentleman."
The Aquarian host was slightly excited, as the price had already exceeded his expectations for the Nightmare Beast cub.
Unfortunately, after Amor withdrew, Fang Xing was the only bidder left.
"Going once!"
"Going twice, sold..."
"1 billion!"
Suddenly, another voice interrupted.
"Hmm?"
Fang Xing's heart stirred, and he turned towards a corner where a figure shrouded in a black robe was sitting. The figure raised their hand slightly.
"1.1 billion."
Fang Xing smiled inwardly and continued, "1.2 billion!"
"1.3 billion!"
...
Even those who had previously withdrawn their bids began to suspect that there might be something special about this Nightmare Beast cub.
"1.5 billion!"
Fang Xing smiled and placed his bid, watching as the black-robed figure sat back down.
It was clear that the figure didn't have enough Cosmic Energy Coins.
Or perhaps, they were planning to use other means?
"1.5 billion! The Nightmare Beast cub belongs to the gentleman in Room 8972."
The Aquarian host looked puzzled and prepared to have the Nightmare Beast cub examined again before finalizing the transaction.
Fang Xing sat back and quietly waited for the Universal Auction to conclude.
...
Several universe days later.
At the entrance of the Universal Auction House.
"1.5 billion! The Nightmare Beast cub belongs to the gentleman in Room 8972."
The Aquarian host looked puzzled and prepared to have the Nightmare Beast cub examined again before finalizing the transaction.
Fang Xing sat back and quietly waited for the Universal Auction to conclude.
...
Several universe days later.
At the entrance of the Universal Auction House.
As he observed his surroundings with newfound interest, he noticed the Nightmare Beast. Its body was pitch-black, resembling a cross between a dog and a lion, with two conch-shaped horns protruding from its head. It continued to roar ferociously at him.
"Indeed, it's quite wild," he muttered to himself.
Turning towards Fran, who was approaching, he said to Ji Li beside him, "Go... You're free now."
Fang Xing reached out gently and grabbed Ji Li, extracting a semi-transparent fluorescent ring from him.
"This is... a soul collar? Master, what's your strength?" Ji Li exclaimed, his eyes widening in surprise.
"Haha, Mr. Fang Xing, you're a straightforward man. I hope we can work together again in the future," Fran's Family Elder laughed heartily and immediately transferred funds to Fang Xing. He wanted to continue chatting.
Just then, a man in a black robe approached.
"Hand over the Nightmare Beast, and I'll spare your life!" The man's voice was cold, filled with insane murderous intent.
"Are you insane? This is Azure Planet. How dare you rob someone in public?" Fran's Family Elder shouted.
As an Aquarian, he had to uphold the interests of the entire Aquarian race.
He didn't care about what happened outside Azure Planet, but this incident right at the entrance of the Universal Auction House was a huge embarrassment!
"And this Universal Auction House, it's truly an eyesore." The man in the black robe spoke softly, then extended his palm.
Five streaks of dark light emerged from his black-gloved hand, two of which reached towards Fang Xing and Fran, while the other three targeted the Universal Auction House.
A buzzing sound filled the air.
In an instant, the massive doors of the Universal Auction House shattered, causing spatial fluctuations that affected an area spanning dozens of miles!
A thunderous explosion rocked the area.
The once-grand Universal Auction House was reduced to ruins, and no one knew how many Aquarians had been affected.
As the ecological pipes broke, slaves poured out, some looking dazed, while others were filled with hatred.
A cloud expanded, indiscriminately attacking nearby individuals.
Chaos ensued!
"Pfft!"
Fran's Family Elder's chest emitted a flash of light, revealing a beautifully crafted armor.
However, the armor instantly shattered, exposing a deep wound that seemed to reach the bone. He was sent flying several miles, crashing into a building.
"With just one attack, no, with just a fraction of its power, I'm already severely injured?" Fran's Family Elder was almost paralyzed, and Amor turned to ashes in the aftermath of the battle. Fear gripped his face as he realized, "A Supreme Master Powerhouse? No! How could a Supreme Master Powerhouse not trigger Azure Planet's highest defense mechanism? I understand now... He's a Black Hole Rank! Rarer than even a Supreme Master Powerhouse!"
"Huh?"
At that moment, the man in black, suspected to be a Black Hole Rank, fixed his gaze on Fang Xing.
Not only was Fang Xing unharmed, but even Ji Li, who stood beside him with a horrified expression, was unaffected due to his proximity to Fang Xing.
The streak of black light, before it could even get close to Fang Xing, dissipated into nothingness.
"Illusory Law?"
Under the black robe, two points of crimson light burned fiercely, "Take another attack from me."
A layer of invisible flames erupted, carrying a willpower attack that ignored all defenses and landed in Fang Xing's sea of consciousness.
And then, there was nothing...
The Great Sun Furnace trembled slightly, absorbing the entire layer of invisible flames.
"A willpower attack, not bad. It seems your inheritance is excellent," Fang Xing praised, nodding. "Since you've made your move, take my palm strike as well."
As he spoke, he extended his palm.
This ordinary gesture caused the man in black to feel as if the surrounding world had become illusory, and only that palm was becoming 'real'! Even his own body seemed insignificant compared to that palm, which continued to grow larger and larger... like a towering mountain.
—Immortal Martial One Breath Palm!
With a casual slap, Fang Xing sent the man in the black robe flying dozens of miles away, as if swatting a fly.
A deep palm print appeared on the ground, seemingly bottomless and capable of reaching the planet's core.
A streak of black light shot out, revealing the man in the black robe. "Are you also a Black Hole Rank? But why... are we so different?"
His aura weakened, indicating severe injuries.
"There are differences even among Black Hole Ranks," Fang Xing said indifferently as he withdrew his hand.
Just like in the Cyan Genesis Universe, the strongest Primordial Martial Great Way cultivators could rival the Celestial Immortals, while the weakest were only comparable to the first stage of Celestial Immortals!
"Identify the criminal!"
"Kill him immediately!"
At that moment, Azure Planet's defense mechanism kicked in, and numerous powerful cultivators descended.
In space, countless energy cannons converged, targeting the man in the black robe.
Boom! Boom!
The rays emitted by the thousand cannons were so powerful that even Supreme Master Powerhouses would have to avoid them!
The man in the black robe coldly snorted, "Next time, I will succeed..."
His figure flickered and disappeared, replaced by a three-hundred-kilometer-long, majestic, and dark palace.
The countless laser beams struck the palace's walls, causing minimal damage.
With incredible propulsion, the palace withstood the onslaught and flew out of Azure Planet.
'Is this... the Nightmare Palace?' Fang Xing gazed at the familiar palace, realizing, 'So, the Nightmare Palace Master has finally chosen a true successor...'
(End of Chapter)
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