"130,000 Credits!""150,000 Credits!""200,000 Credits!""250,000 Credits!"The price rose in waves, each bid heavier than the last, crashing against the nerves of everyone present."300,000 Credits!"The hall trembled with the force of that shout. At this point, even many of the VIP rooms had fallen silent. The number was already far beyond what most small families could bid for an Elite Core-ranked treasure.Even though this treasure was an Insight Stone and was worth more, if they waste their money on it, what about other treasures they had their eyes on? What about the One Star-ranked Treasure?Michael's eyes gleamed, but his expression remained professional. "Three hundred thousand Credits. Is there anyone willing to offer more?"A brief silence followed.This price was already enough to purchase a powerful treasure, even among Elite Core-ranked treasures. However, there were still several treasures whose value exceeded this amount."500,000 Credits."Just when the entire auction

[Frost Lotus Sword Art]﹂ Elite Core-ranked Skill (Fragmented)﹂ Originally a Low Grade Void-rank skill. Now, only one of the four original styles remains, causing its rank to regress drastically.﹂ Famous for its Frost Sword Intent. However, in its current incomplete state, there is less than a 10% chance of comprehending true Frost Sword Intent.﹂ When cultivated, it greatly enhances compatibility with ice-attribute techniques and weapons, increasing the lethality and control of frost-based attacks by a significant margin."1 Million Credits!"The entire auction hall seemed to freeze.People shifted their gaze and saw that mysterious black-robed man who had previously bought the Insight Stone bidding for the Frost Lotus Sword Art.A million Credits... That single bid crushed all previous competition.The next instant, the crowd was stirred."He's bidding again?""I know this sword art has great potential, but isn't he offering too much of a high price just to buy an Elite Core-ranke

The Moon Spirit Flower had the ability to help cultivators maintain a calm and stable spiritual state when approaching the risk of cultivation deviation, thereby protecting the integrity of their foundation.Instead of guarding against inner demons, its true effect was to resist cosmic energy backlash during breakthroughs. When a cultivator attempted to forcefully cross a major cultivation threshold, the unstable surge of cosmic energy within their body could sometimes rebound uncontrollably, damaging meridians and spiritual channels.Such backlash was a common and dangerous hazard for cultivators. Even if a powerful warrior survived the breakthrough, they might still suffer hidden internal injuries that would affect future advancement.If ordinary cultivation was like rowing against the current, then attempting a forced breakthrough was like trying to leap across a raging waterfall in a single attempt.There were very few treasures capable of suppressing the energy backlash that occur

The price surged almost explosively within moments.Some people were breathing heavily, and many others showed visible tension in their expressions.Inside several VIP rooms, voices could be heard faintly raising counteroffers."3 Million Credits!""4 Million Credits!""5 Million redits!"The hall trembled slightly under the weight of the competition.Sweat appeared on the foreheads of some participants who were still bidding. The pressure was not only financial but psychological.Every increase in bid was accompanied by the realization that someone else was equally determined to obtain the fruit.Cedric remained silent throughout this early stage of the bidding. His black robe concealed his figure completely as he observed the chaos calmly.The Golden Dawn Melody Fruit was indeed valuable. Unfortunately, he didn't have enough money to bid for it. He had no choice but to give up this fruit in regret.The bidding soon crossed 6 Million Credits."6.5 Million Credits!""7 Million Credits

[Successfully gifted an Elite Core-ranked Treasure, Insight Stone.][Base return multiplier: 10x.][Processing return…][Detecting that the gift caused immense shock to the recipient. A 100x critical reward has been triggered. The final return multiplier is 1000x!][Please choose between three options...]﹂ 100 pieces of One Star-ranked Enlightenment Stone.﹂ 10 pieces of Two Star-ranked Mystic Enlightenment Stones.﹂ 1 piece of Three Star-ranked Dao Illumination Crystal.After returning to Mining Station 12, Cedric chose to rest for an entire day.The auction had drained not only his funds but also his mental energy. Too many things had happened. Too many suspicions filled his mind. He needed time to calm down and think clearly.The next day, when the sky outside was still pale and quiet, Cedric called Lior.Lior arrived shortly after. He looked confused but respectful, as always."You called for me, Leader?" he asked.Cedric did not waste time. He immediately took out the Insight St