Godly Revival System: I Buy My Killer's Stats-Chapter 340: [Mass Release 4/10] The Annual Auction Begins

Starlight Merchant Union is an organisation that values profits more than anything else.

Moreover, 500 million low-level spirit stones are a huge wealth that only a few powerful Golden Core Realm Cultivators could accumulate.

Depositing the spirit stones means it is proof of his funds which he would be spending in today’s auction.

So, when Ethan said that he would deposit 500 million low-level spirit stones, the Golden Core Realm Cultivator became respectful and personally guided Ethan to a Special Cabin.

"Who is he?"

"I am sure he is not a disciple of any of the top sects or a member of a Hermit Tribe."

"Yes. If he were, with his current cultivation, he wouldn’t have used his funds as a deposit."

"He must be a loose cultivator like us."

"Wait a second... looking at the mask, why do I feel it was the recent sensation, ’Master Ethan’?"

"Idiot. Do you think everyone who is wearing a mask is ’Master Ethan’?"

"Do you think ’Master Ethan’ won’t attend the Annual Auction? He will."

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Witnessing the scene, the onlookers started talking about Ethan while deducing his identity.

Most of them were Foundation Establishment Realm loose cultivators, and for them, ’Master Ethan’ has become an idol.

According to the information they got, Master Ethan was a loose cultivator like them who repaid the Lin Family after receiving their help in the past.

’So, he is the ’Master Ethan’ who turned a Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator into ashes.’

On the other hand, the VIPs who were walking through the Heavenly Pavilion Gate knew that the masked cultivator was none other than Ethan.

Unlike those loose cultivators, these VIPs are all Elders of the Top Sects and the Hermit Tribes, and they have already seen the final scene of Ethan turning Petrik into ashes thanks to the Memory Crystals bought from the [Eternal Shadow Guild].

Whenever something major happens in the world, it is the [Eternal Shadow Guild] that makes the full profit from it.

’Once the auction ends, let’s talk about ’Master Ethan’.’

This was the thought in the heads of all the VIPs as they entered the Heavenly Pavilion.

Other than the normal gate and the Heavenly Pavilion Gate, there was another gate that was reserved for the Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators.

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Time continued to pass, and soon, the host, a Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator, walked to the stage.

He wore a white robe embedded with golden patterns that shimmered under the glowing spirit lamps in the Auction Hall.

"Welcome, Esteemed Guests, to the Annual Auction held by the Starlight Merchant Union."

His voice, which was enhanced by a sound transmission formation, echoed clearly across the spacious hall, reaching even the highest rows and the sealed Heavenly Cabins.

The auction hall was vast, with dozens of rows of neatly arranged seats filled with Foundation Establishment cultivators and many Golden Core Realm cultivators who didn’t have enough wealth or influence to get into the upper floors.

Half of them were loose cultivators whereas the other half were the disciples of the top sects, quietly sitting in anticipation.

They knew they could not buy the Heavenly Items; however, they could buy some of the Rank 5 and 6 treasures that were mostly useless for Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators and less useful for the Golden Core Realm Cultivators.

Even if they could not buy any item, they would use this chance to broaden their horizons and learn about the existence of the treasures.

So that, in the future, when they explore the secret realms, they won’t miss out due to their lack of knowledge.

Above these rows, in a more refined and spacious area, there were 20 Special Cabins.

These were reserved for wealthy and influential Golden Core Realm cultivators, whether they were powerful loose cultivators or the Ancestors of the Cultivation Families under the top sects.

Each of these cabins had a translucent curtain, giving a faint sense of privacy while still allowing a clear view of the stage for the cultivators inside.

"They are making a Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator host the auction. Looks like the Starlight Merchant Union is as powerful as the Top Sects, or maybe more powerful than them."

From one of these Special Cabins, Ethan saw the host on the stage and was pleasantly surprised and could not help but come to that conclusion.

’Also, there are cabins even above the Special Cabins. They must be the Heavenly Cabins.’

From his cabin, Ethan could see some bigger cabins above the Special Cabins opposite to him and knew they were the Heavenly Cabins.

’According to the attendant, there are seven in total and three of them were already occupied by disciples or elders of the top three sects in the region.’

’The other three are set aside for powerful Nascent Soul Realm loose cultivators, the kind who didn’t belong to any sect but were feared and respected throughout the land.’

’The last remaining Heavenly Cabin was occupied by the Supervisor of the Union, who came to supervise today’s auction.

While enjoying the light snacks and spirit tea in front of him, Ethan was observing the Supervisor’s Heavenly Cabin.

However, what Ethan didn’t know was that he was watched by a young Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator from that cabin.

"Interesting... the rumours about his age being below 50 years are indeed true."

The young cultivator revealed a slight smile as he signalled the host to start the auction.

"For cultivators like us, time is very valuable. So, let’s not waste any time and begin the auction!"

The old host announced as he took out a gleaming jade bottle from his spirit ring.

With a flick of his wrist, the jade bottle floated mid-air and hovered above the stage, encased within a transparent crystal orb.

"Esteemed guests, the first major treasure of the Annual Auction is a Nascent Soul Formation Pill, which increases the formation of Nascent Soul by 20 percent."

The host’s voice boomed, causing the crowd to stir violently.

Even without any explanation, all the cultivators... especially those Peak Golden Core Realm Cultivators, including Ethan, knew how valuable this pill was.

It was a Rank 7 Pill that could be refined only by a Grandmaster-level Alchemist, and even his success rate is extremely low.

If not for the fact that it can only be used while breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm, it could be considered a Heavenly Treasure and auctioned along with the star items of the Annual Auction.

Nevertheless, it was a perfect item to start the Annual Auction, making all the participants excited.

Seeing the crowd’s excitement, the old host’s eyes gleamed with satisfaction as he smiled and announced, "The starting bid is five million low-level spirit stones with a minimum bid increment of one hundred thousand."

"Five million one hundred thousand."

A calm voice rang out from Special Cabin Four.

"Six million."

"Seven million!"

"Eight million!"

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The bidding war started, and in just a few moments, it escalated to another level when the top three sects from the Heavenly Cabin joined the bidding war.

’Interesting... even the top sects are joining the bidding war. Looks like even these sects lack the Grandmaster-level Alchemist who could refine the Nascent Soul Formation Pills.’

Ethan leaned back as he calmly observed the intensity of the bidding war and silently analysed some things.