Soon the next item was brought up, and everyone eagerly anticipated its appearance. After all, from the items presented at the beginning to now, none had disappointed the cultivators. In fact, the auctioned items had become increasingly remarkable, fueling their excitement for what was next. The next item soon appeared at the center; it was a mirror. The information about the mirror was simple, possessing only one ability: replication. The replicated clones would possess the same strength as the original.
However, this ability should not be underestimated. The mirror had no usage level restrictions, meaning it could be kept until one became powerful enough to use it, thus possessing two bodies. It was noted that the replicated clones had no consciousness and could only be controlled by the original body. Even so, this offered an additional source of strength and a means of survival. One could imagine having a second body to undertake dangerous tasks, as any demise of the clone would not affect the original.
Chen Tian, however, completely ignored this mirror. While it held significant appeal for cultivators of lower realms, it was of no use to an experienced cultivator like him. To suggest Chen Tian lacked experience was absurd; his memories from several cycles of reincarnation were filled with innumerable pieces of information, and the things he had witnessed were as vast as the universe. It was impossible that he wouldn't know about this mirror.
Furthermore, the mirror did have a realm restriction; it was simply that this world had not yet reached the required level. Beyond this world's realm, it had no limitations. Considering the myriad planes of existence, this item belonged to the Ninth Realm and above, originating from the Saint God Realm, and should be assessed according to its standards.
Chen Tian's strength had long met the requirements of the Saint God Realm. If not for the unresolved matters in the Divine Realm and the system's forced sealing of his power, he would have already departed. He should have been traversing the world in the Saint God Realm. Neither Chen Tian nor Qingyun were interested in this mirror. They did not rely on external objects; their strength stemmed from themselves, not from external aids, which only served as a supplement.
Take weapons, for instance. Even the most powerful weapon would only be effective if wielded by someone who could unleash its full potential. Even if a world-destroying sword were placed before you, if you couldn't even pick it up, how could you possibly use it?
Such a notion was a laughable joke.
Soon, the mirror was auctioned off for three hundred million Dark Realm Coins. Elder Mingyun, looking at the price, was inwardly delighted. This might be the Dark Realm Auction House's most profitable event. Elder Mingyun spoke calmly, "The next item is a seed of the World Tree."
At these words, the entire auction hall erupted with excitement, cultivators drawing in deep breaths. "Heaven, what did they just hear? A seed of the World Tree? The World Tree, a seed of the World Tree!"
Even Chen Tian took a deep breath. What was the origin of this Dark Realm Auction House to obtain a seed of the World Tree? In Chen Tian's reincarnation memories, his bodies in each life had understood the information about the World Tree. The genesis of the universe could be likened to a colossal tree, with the starry expanse as its sap and worlds as its fruits. It could be said that the World Tree existed above the universe, and no one had ever seen it.
Chen Tian was an exception, for he had seen it. The World Tree had resided in Yuan Village, and Chen Tian, having entered Yuan Village before, was aware of this.
The energy possessed by the World Tree was indescribable. Chen Tian's path of reincarnation required the World Tree's consent for each cycle. It could be said that the World Tree was the entirety of the universe.
Now, a seed of the World Tree appeared here. The origin and backing of the Dark Realm Auction House seemed to be considerable.
A seed of the World Tree, even a dead one, could eventually recover if nurtured over time. Possessing a seed of the World Tree meant possessing an entire universe. A World Tree seed could generate a universe, which in turn generated worlds, and worlds generated heavenly laws, under which all things came to life.
When the World Tree merged with its holder, they became the universe, wielding the power of a universe.
This was the might of the World Tree. In the reincarnation memories, there was a saying: "He who obtains the World Tree, obtains the universe and all its beings!"
Yuan Village governed the World Tree, hence they were called Yuan Ren, the original people.
Chen Tian decided to bid for this World Tree seed. The reason was simple: if he could cultivate the seed to sprout, his reincarnation path would be much smoother, even allowing him to know his identity and experiences in future lives.
"This World Tree seed has been withered for hundreds of epochs and has yet to awaken. Our auction house simply cannot wait any longer. Each阁主 (Ge Zhu - Pavilion Master) has sacrificed hundreds of elders to cultivate it, but there has been no reaction whatsoever."
"Therefore, we have decided to auction it. The starting bid is three hundred billion Dark Realm Coins, with increments of no less than one hundred billion!"
At these words, the auction hall fell silent. The amount of Dark Realm Coins was too vast; they couldn't afford it!
Three hundred billion Dark Realm Coins was equivalent to half the wealth of their own worlds for these beings. And that was just the starting bid. The final price of a World Tree could rival an entire world.
However, a World Tree seed was indeed worth this price. Even a dead seed was still a seed!
Elder Mingyun, seeing no one bid, sighed softly, "As expected, no one will bid?"
Regarding the World Tree seed, the Dark Realm Auction House had taken it out for auction out of desperation. Since hundreds of epochs ago, the number of elders who had died in the Dark Realm Auction House due to the World Tree seed was equivalent to three entire worlds. Each of these elders was more powerful than all the cultivators present, yet even so, the World Tree seed had not sprouted, showing no reaction.
This outcome had significantly weakened the power behind them. Keeping this item was a curse, yet someone within their backing force strongly desired the World Tree. Out of necessity, to prevent their force from further decline, they had put it up for auction. Three hundred billion Dark Realm Coins was already considered a low price.
After all, they had sacrificed elders equivalent to three worlds!
The combined sacrifices of the elders equated to the life forms of three worlds. The population of one world was at least tens of millions. They truly could not afford such a loss.
Seeing no one bidding, Elder Mingyun was about to abandon the auction when Chen Tian's voice rang out, "I bid nine hundred billion!"
A sonorous voice resonated through the auction hall. Elder Mingyun looked towards Chen Tian's private room. The price offered was enough to compensate for their sacrificed elders. Nine hundred billion Dark Realm Coins was equivalent to the wealth of four worlds. By all accounts, their auction house had profited.
For a force to develop, it first needed wealth. The wealth of four worlds was sufficient to sustain their backing force for hundreds of epochs, or even allow it to recover.
Elder Mingyun decisively struck the gavel, "Nine hundred billion, sold! Next item."
Elder Mingyun cast a grateful glance at Chen Tian. Chen Tian's bid had shocked everyone present. Good heavens, the equivalent of the wealth of four worlds! Who was in that private room?
How could they be so wealthy? The financial power of four worlds. All the cultivators present combined only possessed wealth comparable to three worlds.
Their bidding was truly uninhibited!
Chen Tian's private room. The World Tree seed, having just been obtained, instantly vanished.
"Ding, this system is absorbing the World Tree seed for an upgrade. Upgrade time: three days."
Chen Tian's expression darkened. "The item I just bought, and I haven't even looked at it yet. This damnable system."
Chen Tian ground his teeth, his expression fierce.