https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-580-The-Golden-Time-Crown-Pseudo-/12920441/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-582-Ninth-Rank-Celestial-Sea-Floating-Land-Immortal-Qin-Continent/12920443/
Chapter 581: The Acquisition and Decision
Chapter 581: The Acquisition and Decision
"One Golden Air-Scouting Radar and 300 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin."
"A drop of Seventh Rank Celestial Beast Source Blood and an additional 50 portions of Sovereign True Spirit."
...
Amidst the continuous bidding, eleven out of the twelve private rooms at the top of the auction hall, where the Star Annihilator Fleet Admiral was present, had placed their offers.
Evidently, compared to the previous lower-grade silver strategic-level component, this Time Crown Pseudo component held greater appeal.
Upon reflection, it made sense. According to the Bone-Cracking Luo Clan's words, after enhancing this Time Crown Pseudo component to level 80, it could provide a 60% universal cooldown reduction.
With this, the buffer time of those so-called strategic-level components would be significantly reduced, and with the component's two other decent time-related attributes, its value-for-money was evidently much higher.
However, among the current bids, there was none that caught the Luo Clan's interest.
In the Song Clan's private room, Song Wujiang's eyes flickered with uncertainty, unsure about the subsequent bid.
Due to their previous gains in the Celestial Intestine, he currently had two pieces of the same rank that he could use for trading.
The Extreme Wasteland Corruption Cannon and the Spirit Serpent Spatial Ring.
Whether it was the Star Annihilation Cannon or the spatial expansion component, they were clearly not what the Song Clan needed at the moment.
Both the Sea Tamer Dragon Soaring and the Three-Eyed Royal Clan's Sovereign Flagship were already equipped with golden or higher-ranked Star Annihilation Cannons, and Song Chi's ability to travel freely to and from the Dragon Spine Continent ensured that the clan wouldn't have to worry about logistical issues in the upcoming civilizational war.
After deep contemplation, he displayed the attribute panels of both components and spoke frankly,
"You can choose either the Extreme Wasteland Corruption Cannon or the Spirit Serpent Spatial Ring, plus an additional 400 strands of Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin."
After placing the bid, Song Wujiang quietly waited.
In fact, all three members of the Song Clan were quite nervous, as their offer was only average compared to the others.
However, they had no choice. The Song Clan couldn't compare to those immortal clans with legacies spanning tens of thousands of years.
Forget about offering 50 portions of Sovereign True Spirit in one go, even to receive the 50 portions of True Spirit subsidy from the Immortal Qin Dynasty for five thousand years, the newly promoted Star Annihilation Fleet Admiral Song Wujiang had to venture to the Flame Ancestral Courtyard for registration, just to strengthen as many components as possible before the civilizational war began.
At this moment, a voice spoke up from one of the private rooms that had already placed a bid earlier.
"Choose one among the Golden Energy Shield, Golden Hull Armor, and Golden Air-Scouting Radar, plus 100 portions of Seventh Rank Sovereign True Spirit."
Upon hearing this, not only the Song Clan trio but everyone else in the auction hall sighed inwardly, understanding that there was no point in continuing to bid.
"That must be the Liang Clan Royal Family's private room. As expected of an immortal royal family with a legacy of over forty thousand years, they're truly generous!"
"Forget it, since the Liang Clan has made their move, we won't add to the competition. With three Star Annihilator ships, they might even become an immortal giant after this civilizational war and lead our Heavenly Harmony Kingdom into a dynasty."
...
In the various private rooms, discussions erupted, but everyone shared an unspoken agreement—to stop bidding.
Everyone was willing to give face to the Liang Clan, the immortal royal family with the deepest foundation in the Wupan River System Cluster.
Seeing that no one else was bidding, the Limitless Dreadnought Captain of the Luo Clan spoke up from the auction stage below.
As his voice echoed through the auction hall, the atmosphere turned eerie once again.
"I apologize, everyone, but this round of bids doesn't include what my Luo Clan seeks. Therefore, I announce that the result for this final item is—a no-sale!"
No-sales weren't uncommon, and there had been quite a few in the past. Logically, it was a normal occurrence, but the problem lay in the previous bids.
Three golden components of the same rank to choose from, plus 100 portions of Sovereign True Spirit—this was undoubtedly an offer that surpassed the normal value of a golden universal cooldown reduction component, especially since it was offered by the royal Liang Clan.
Thus, everyone couldn't help but speculate.
"Is the Bone-Cracking Luo Clan expressing their dissatisfaction with the Liang Clan in this manner?"
This was the thought that crossed the minds of most of the captains present.
However, no matter how outsiders guessed, only the core members of the Luo Clan knew the actual situation.
As the people in the auction hall gradually left, in a medium-sized stone room deep beneath the auction hall, several Battleship Captains and Dreadnought Captains stood tall.
"Elder, by openly refusing to give face to the Liang Clan, won't this provoke an even stronger backlash from them later?"
"You're too naive. Do you think they'll let us attempt our promotion if we follow their lead?"
"More than 20,000 years have passed, and you still haven't seen through their true colors? The moment that Giant Whale King from the Sun Clan spoke, he represented their stance. Instead of continuing to fawn over them, it's better to keep this Time Crown Pseudo component and let it serve a real purpose for our Luo Clan!"
"Ancestor, do you have a plan to counter them?"
"Sigh, it all depends on that person's attitude."
...
Chishuo Auction Hall, Backroom.
Led by a cruiser ship captain from the Luo Clan, the three members of the Song Clan arrived at the backroom, preparing to hand over the previously obtained Dark Star Tortoise Armor component.
However, as soon as they entered the backroom, Song Chi and the other two immediately sensed something amiss.
"Your Majesty, the Sea Lord, many of our Luo Clan ancestors wish to discuss a deal with you, please step this way."
As he spoke, the ground in the backroom trembled under the battleship captain's actions, revealing a passage leading straight underground.
Having already obtained the Dark Star Tortoise Armor component, Song Wujiang did not refuse. He led Song Chi and the other two into the passage, quickly disappearing from sight.
The situation of the Luo Clan was now obvious; they were willing to try one last time at all costs, but the other immortal clans of the Heavenly Harmony Kingdom clearly did not permit it.
That was why Song Wujiang was curious.
He wondered how a person on the verge of drowning would save themselves.
As they made their way through, the group eventually entered an underground stone chamber. The chamber was not large, and several dreadnought captains from the Luo Clan had already gathered there.
Song Chi did not rush to observe the Luo Clan members; instead, his gaze swept around the chamber first.
Golden stealth artifact, large combined illusion space, large controllable nuclear fusion reactor...
It was clear that the Luo Clan had set up various stealth measures in this stone chamber.
Just as Song Chi was examining the surroundings, the Luo Clan's dreadnought captains who had been waiting there spoke in unison.
"Your Excellency, please give our Luo Clan a push. Whether we succeed or not in the end, our Luo Clan will forever remember your kindness..."
Without waiting for Song Wujiang to respond, the Luo Clan members continued, "As long as you agree, this Time Crown Pseudo component will be gifted to you without any cost. Furthermore, if the promotion is successful, our Luo Clan is willing to sign a Mutual Defense Alliance Treaty with the Dragon Spine Song Clan, whom you represent, in the subsequent civilizational war."
After saying all this, the Luo Clan members did not speak further but stared at Song Wujiang with expectant eyes.
Song Wujiang did not say a word. His gaze was deep, and although it was unclear what he was thinking, the Luo Clan members knew he was weighing the pros and cons.
The Luo Clan members waited quietly, their respectful expressions unchanged.
Regarding the Dragon Spine Song Clan, they had a good understanding and were aware of the Song Clan's current situation. Given the potential to antagonize the seven immortal clans of the Heavenly Harmony Kingdom, they naturally had to consider the situation carefully.
However, they had some confidence in this matter. Since the Song Clan had just entered the ranks of the immortal clans and had a strained relationship with the Dawnstar Royal Clan, they would need a stable and reliable ally in the upcoming civilizational war. If the Luo Clan succeeded, they would be the most suitable choice.
Despite not having a star annihilation fleet admiral until now, with more than 20,000 years of accumulated foundation, they could immediately become a powerful and reliable ally.
Seeing that the ancestor had not spoken, Song Chi took the initiative to ask, "Elders, I have a question. With only a little over a decade left until the civilizational war begins, even if you successfully complete the promotion later, do you really think a seven-tier battleship without a true spirit-state mind can exert enough deterrence on the battlefield of the civilizational war?"
His words were very polite, but the simple meaning was that a half-baked star annihilation battleship was not qualified to ally with the Song Clan.
However, the Luo Clan members seemed to be expecting this question, and their response was quick.
"Brother Song, we have been prepared for this..."
But as he spoke, he paused, seeming a bit hesitant.
Finally, Song Chi and the other two signed a golden confidentiality agreement, allowing the Luo Clan member to speak again.
The Luo Clan dreadnought captain directly projected a light screen using a special communication ring.
The image on the light screen showed a luminous spiritual object.
"Is this... the Instant Deity Fruit?"
Recognizing the spiritual object, the Luo Clan members' faces turned even more purple.
"That's right, it's the Instant Deity Fruit. This spiritual fruit was obtained by one of our Luo Clan ancestors by chance ten thousand years ago. As long as the battleship successfully promotes, the captain can immediately use this fruit to achieve the seventh-tier guiding technique."
Song Chi nodded at these words, not refuting them.
The Instant Deity Fruit, as its name suggests, is a celestial sea super spiritual object that allows one to instantly achieve the seventh tier of the celestial sea life after consuming it. However, using this spiritual fruit means that there will be no chance of further promotion in the future, as one's full potential is used as the cost.
Even with such a formidable presence, it did not diminish its terrifying value in the slightest.
A level seven Celestial Lifeform, just reaching this tier meant effortlessly living for over ten million years, a dream for countless beings.
After Song Chi, Song Yan also spoke up slowly, "What exactly does giving them a push entail?"
"The Luo Clan sealed a Sovereign being thousands of years ago, but it didn't suffer serious injuries. We need the Sea Lord to help us deliver a devastating blow. Moreover, we also need the Sea Lord to personally oversee our Bone-Cracking Continent for the next decade."
The Luo Clan's request was not excessive and fell within an acceptable range.
However, there was one more conflicting matter.
Song Yan continued, "But before that, we need to make a trip to the Immortal Qin Dynasty. We don't know how long it will take."
Upon hearing this, the members of the Luo Clan exchanged glances and communicated silently. Then, they said, "Two years. With the Luo Clan's foundation, enduring pressure from the other families in the kingdom for two years is not difficult. As long as you can return within two years, there won't be any problems."
...
After Song Chi and Song Yan asked these questions, Song Wujiang finally spoke with relief, "In that case, it's worth a try, but everything must be detailed in a cooperation agreement!"
Although it was only a short sentence, it meant everything to the Luo Clan.
The reason for Song Wujiang's decision was simple.
Even though the Song Clan had just entered the ranks of the Immortal Clans, they possessed a Star Annihilator, a Three-Eyed Royal Clan Sovereign Flagship, and a Sovereign-level Star Dragon Shark. With such strength, even if the Luo Clan's plans failed, they wouldn't fear any covert suppression from the Heavenly Harmony Kingdom.
Unless the other party truly intended to openly wage war with the Song Clan under the watchful eyes of the Immortal Qin Dynasty, which was clearly impossible.
"Of course, I represent the Luo Clan's billions of clansmen in expressing our gratitude for the Sea Lord's great favor. Whether we succeed or not, the Luo Clan will remember this forever!"
After that, both parties signed detailed cooperation and confidentiality agreements.
The Song Clan used the Flame Covenant, and the Luo Clan, with its profound heritage, presented a golden confidentiality agreement component. After both parties signed, the Time Crown Pseudo component was successfully handed over to Song Wujiang.
"Then, we await your return in two years, Elder Song, to support us."
...
Outside the Golden Disc Floating Continent, a dreadnought with a length of over ten thousand meters entered a long-distance stargate terminal.
"Halt, by the order of the Heavenly Harmony Royal Family, there's an alien invasion in the river system. All passing warships must have their identities verified."
Soon, the dreadnought displayed its name.
"Shanxi Taibai, from outside the Wupan River System Cluster?"
"Alright, proceed!"
Three days later, with a violent spatial fluctuation, tens of thousands of warships were teleported to the Feibao River System outside the Wupan River System Cluster.
Feibao River System, Ok Dynasty.
After exiting the stargate terminal, the Heaven Ruin Skydome, disguised as the Shanxi Taibai using the Illusory Dragon Transformation Orb, swiftly departed.
After one teleportation, when they were over ten thousand light-years away from the Ok Dynasty's capital floating continent, Song Wujiang and Song Yan were released from the Dimensional Space Stone.
"Elder, your guess was right. Those few families from the Heavenly Harmony Kingdom are indeed causing trouble during the teleportation, trying to prevent us from using the stargate normally."
After briefly discussing this matter, the three turned their attention back to the Ok Dynasty.
"The Ok Dynasty is our last stopover before reaching the Immortal Qin Dynasty."
"I just asked, and to use the Ok Dynasty's stargate to go to the Immortal Qin Dynasty, we have to wait for half a year..."
Hearing Song Chi's words, Song Wujiang said, "Little Chi, isn't there a component on your ship that can teleport millions of light-years in one go? Use it directly; we can't afford to waste half a year here."
"Okay, Elder."
...
Ten minutes later, the Heaven Ruin Skydome, in its miniature neutron star state, completely entered the teleportation channel.
When the spatial fluctuations dissipated, the starry sky returned to its former tranquility, as if no warship had ever appeared before.
At the same time, millions of light-years away in the Immortal Qin Dynasty's territory, on a Celestial Sea Floating Land, a violent impact suddenly erupted.
PS: One chapter today.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
