Chapter 282: The Heated Scene
Ling Yun naturally noticed the question in the audience and immediately spoke to explain.
"The concern you've raised is indeed very important, and the solution to it happens to be the brilliance of the Eight Desolation Formation Diagram itself."
"It neutralizes the conflict between different elemental powers, merging them perfectly without producing any danger whatsoever. You can all rest assured of that."
After her explanation, many people let out a collective sigh of relief.
That issue had been at the forefront of everyone's minds.
If the fusion failed midway and caused an explosion, the combined force of eight powerful soul masters would be catastrophic—no one present would survive.
They could all too easily imagine such a blast annihilating everyone on the spot.
"Of course, this process of power fusion is not as simple as one plus one. It's not a mere addition of strength. Imagine two opposing forces combined—its resulting destructive force is unimaginable."
"So, when you consider eight completely different powers merging through the Eight Desolation Formation Diagram, the destructive energy unleashed could very well destroy heaven and earth."
Ling Yun's words stirred everyone's curiosity even more. She continued her explanation in detail, every word gripping her listeners' hearts.
Breathing grew heavier across the auction floor; many wished they could seize the treasure that very instant.
No matter how one looked at it, the Eight Desolation Formation Diagram was beyond terrifying.
The top powers began to discuss amongst themselves, strategizing the best way to win the bidding.
"To give you another exclusive insight," Ling Yun added, "our Starry Auction Pavilion has estimated that when eight Super Douluo-level or stronger soul masters activate this diagram together, the resulting power will be equivalent to a full-force strike from a true god."
"And perhaps, if their strength is great enough—this diagram could even slay a god."
Her final words struck the hall like thunder.
The Starry Auction Pavilion fell utterly silent for a heartbeat—then erupted into a storm of excited voices.
"What…?"
"An artifact that can truly slay a god?"
Even Yan Shaozhe of Shrek Academy was stunned. He stared fixedly at the Eight Desolation Formation Diagram on the stage, disbelief written across his face.
After all, even an Ultimate Douluo was no match for a god-level being.
Yet this Formation Diagram, with only eight Super Douluos, could unleash a god-level attack.
How could he not be shaken?
Once again, he realized the sheer might and mystery of the Starry Auction Pavilion.
"Teacher," Yan Shaozhe said urgently to Elder Mu at his side, "this Eight Desolation Formation Diagram is too powerful. We must secure it. With it, whether facing the Holy Spirit Cult or even the sinister Abyss Plane, we'll have absolute confidence."
"With the Eight Desolation Formation Diagram, Shrek will fear no power on the Douluo Continent."
Elder Mu and Xuan Zi's eyes flashed with amazement; neither could conceal their admiration.
They had never seen, much less expected to witness firsthand, such a treasure capable of slaying gods.
Before this, items auctioned had only aided soul masters in ascending to godhood—but this was different. The Eight Desolation Formation Diagram was built for destruction.
…
"This is our opportunity! We can't let anyone else snatch it—this treasure must be ours!"
"With it, the Holy Spirit Cult could dominate the Douluo Continent! Even if we face a god-level soul beast, the eight-formation array would keep us perfectly safe!"
Zhongli Wu's excitement was impossible to hide.
The Holy Spirit Cult had long been planning meticulously, refraining from open conflict—partly due to caution toward the continent's top powerhouses, and partly out of fear of the two million-year soul beasts of the Soul Beast Clan.
But if they could win the Eight Desolation Formation Diagram, and gather eight Super Douluo or stronger, then not even Shrek Academy—or the Soul Beast Clan—would be able to challenge them.
The members of the Holy Spirit Cult all began to breathe faster, their anticipation growing feverish.
They had deeply regretted losing the Core of Darkness to the soul beasts earlier, but now a new opportunity was before them.
They could hardly wait to secure this new treasure.
Long Xiaoyao was equally moved, sharing Zhongli Wu's determination. At any cost, they had to win this battle.
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"What kind of formation is this?" Di Tian murmured, his deep voice filled with awe. "That mere humans could summon such power with only several Douluos—this Starry Auction Pavilion truly never ceases to amaze."
Even Di Tian needed a moment to absorb what he had just heard. The more he considered it, the more unsettled he became.
As a soul beast over eight hundred thousand years old, he fully understood the chasm that separated gods from mortals.
Even at nine hundred ninety-nine thousand years of cultivation, a soul beast could not rival a god.
Upon divinity, one transcended entirely—becoming something beyond mortal measure.
"To possess this diagram would give us a safeguard in the coming war with the Divine Realm," he said seriously. "Even gods would hesitate before us. Perhaps we could even strike back."
"If possible, we should study this diagram further," Gu Yue Na added, her silver eyes flickering with light. "If we can recreate it—mass-produce such formations—then the day our soul beast clan marches upon the Divine Realm will be near at hand."
Her tone brimmed with cold but visionary ambition.
"Now," Ling Yun's clear voice echoed again, "that is the overview of the Eight Desolation Formation Diagram. Beyond these abilities, it hides other surprises waiting for you to uncover."
"The starting bid for the Eight Desolation Formation Diagram is eighty million gold soul coins, with each raise no less than thirty million."
Seeing the fiery eagerness in the room, she smiled confidently, lifted her auction gavel, and struck it lightly.
"The bidding begins!"
"One hundred million gold soul coins!"
"One hundred fifty million gold soul coins!"
"Two hundred million gold soul coins!"
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As time passed, the competition intensified rapidly. Every faction was determined to win.
This was, after all, a god-slaying treasure—perhaps one of a kind.
No one wanted to miss this chance. Whether to face the Holy Spirit Cult or future crises, it could be the ultimate weapon of survival.
Once again, the Starry Auction Pavilion boiled with excitement. The heat of the bidding soared higher and higher.
Minutes passed as forces vied furiously for the treasure.
(END CHAPTER)
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