Chapter 241: Reversion to the Source, Restoration of All Things
"I'm not entirely sure," Gu Yuena admitted softly. "But one thing is certain—this heart doesn't belong to any soul beast. It seems to be formed entirely from pure energy."
"As for why it takes the shape of a heart… I can't say. Perhaps it was created artificially through some unknown power."
She shook her head slightly, unable to make sense of it.
The audience murmured among themselves, speculating endlessly about the crimson heart's origin. But no matter how much they discussed, no one could reach a conclusion.
All eyes soon turned toward Jiang Li, eager to hear an explanation from the Starry Auction Pavilion.
Since this was the fifth item—the usual finale position in previous auctions—it had to be of unimaginable value.
Jiang Li smiled faintly, a mysterious glint in his eyes.
Even if these people spent decades pondering, they would never guess the truth.
This heart did not come from the Douluo Continent at all—it was something from beyond their world, a creation of immense and mysterious power.
"This crimson heart is called the Heart of Origin," Jiang Li began. "It's only natural that none of you have heard of it. It does not belong to this continent."
"You were partly correct—it was formed by the purest power of nature itself. As for why it resembles a heart, that, too, is the work of the natural world's divine craftsmanship."
"You all understand how vital the heart is to life—its intricate structure sustains existence itself. The fact that nature formed this essence of power into the shape of a heart speaks volumes about the importance of its energy."
Jiang Li paused briefly, letting his words sink in before continuing.
"The Heart of Origin consists entirely of primordial power and has the ability to revert all things to their beginning and restore what was once whole."
"For soul masters and soul beasts alike, the severest form of injury is a wound to one's origin—an irreversible, lifelong scar. Yet this Heart of Origin can effortlessly repair such damage, no matter how severe."
"But that's not all. Its power extends far beyond flesh and blood—it can restore broken martial souls, shattered divine weapons, or even incomplete god positions, fully repairing them to their peak state."
"For those who have no such wounds, the Heart of Origin can still elevate their essence—and even the essence of the world itself."
"For instance, it can increase the cultivation rank or spirit power level of both soul masters and soul beasts. It can also raise the quality of a martial soul or strengthen divine relics and god positions."
"The degree of improvement depends on the target's current level—the lower the level, the greater the rise; the higher the level, the smaller the gain."
His voice was calm, but the effect was explosive.
The entire auction hall fell silent.
Every soul master and beast stared in stunned awe. The Heart of Origin's capabilities bordered on the divine.
It could heal any wound, perfect any flaw, and elevate the very foundation of existence.
This was no ordinary treasure—this was power defying the order of reality itself.
The crowd understood that even in the legendary age of gods, origin wounds were incurable. Yet this item rendered that truth obsolete.
With this Heart, even the remnants of divine weapons or fragmented god positions could be reborn whole again.
An electric excitement filled the air as everyone imagined what it could achieve in their hands.
"Your Majesty," Jing Hongchen whispered to Xu Tiannan, his voice trembling slightly, "this Heart of Origin—could it perhaps repair the broken divine artifact you obtained last time?"
Xu Tiannan's eyes flickered with realization. The Pavilion had indeed emphasized that the Heart could restore damaged artifacts—and the small pagoda he once acquired was precisely that.
If he could repair it completely, the artifact's power might surpass everything on the continent.
"Unfortunately, that artifact has already merged with my martial soul," Xu Tiannan said under his breath. "Even so, the Heart can raise martial souls to higher grades. If I use it, it might restore my pagoda to perfection. I can't even imagine what level it could reach."
Though he maintained composure, his eyes betrayed burning desire.
He knew the competition ahead would be brutal, but he had no intention of giving up.
He would claim this treasure—whatever the cost.
Even if it couldn't restore his soul artifact, it could elevate his cultivation to new heights.
Having only recently reached the realm of Ultimate Douluo, he still found himself pressured in battles against the continent's strongest.
But with the Heart of Origin, he could advance even further in spirit power, securing the Sun Moon Empire's dominance.
And most importantly—his god position, inherited from the broken pagoda, was incomplete.
If he could use the Heart to repair his divinity, one day he might transcend mortality and become a true god.
That dream eclipsed all else.
He quietly began counting the resources he had brought, vowing that he would secure the Heart no matter the cost. There would be no mistakes—this was his path to godhood.
Meanwhile, across the hall, emotions surged within Shrek Academy's ranks.
"This Heart of Origin… we must obtain it," Yan Shaozhe said, his voice trembling. "It can raise martial soul levels—and even repair them! It's priceless beyond measure."
Every word carried reverence.
As the fifth item of the auction, it more than lived up to its placement.
"Indeed," Mu En replied solemnly. "Even the ability to evolve martial souls makes it worth our every effort. This time, we will not retreat—even if the Soul Beast race joins the fight."
His mind raced with possibilities.
Currently, the Douluo Continent had only top-tier martial souls—true divine-grade souls hadn't appeared for over ten thousand years.
If the Heart of Origin could elevate martial souls, then perhaps…
They could witness the rebirth of a god-level martial soul for the first time in an age.
Beside him, Elder Xuan and the other Sea God Pavilion elders nodded gravely, silently appraising their collected treasures and resources.
They knew perfectly well that the Heart of Origin was not just a treasure—it was a strategic weapon that could determine the future of Shrek Academy itself.
Failure was not an option.
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