Strongest Kingdom: My Op Kingdom Got Transported Along With Me

Chapter 451: Chapter 450: The Last Auction (part 1)

The weapon continued hovering above the stage.

Its aura alone was enough to make countless cultivators stare at it with burning eyes.

The auctioneer continued.

”This weapon was forged using materials capable of withstanding Tier 7 power. Its internal formations are intact, its spiritual core remains stable, and its destructive power far surpasses ordinary weapons.”

His voice grew heavier with every word.

”In the hands of a Tier 7 expert...”

The three leaders remained silent.

”...its power will be fully unleashed.”

The auctioneer looked toward the audience.

”Today...”

A faint smile appeared on his face.

”The three great powers have come to Silvercrest City.”

His gaze briefly shifted toward their VIP chambers.

”Now...”

He slowly raised his hammer.

”Let us see who among them is willing to pay the highest price.”

The moment the auctioneer finished speaking, the atmosphere inside the enormous hall changed completely.

Every conversation disappeared.

Every representative from the smaller forces fell silent.

Even those who had previously been competing fiercely over Tier 5 and Tier 6 treasures now understood that the real battle had finally begun.

This was no longer an auction for ordinary resources.

This was a battle between the three greatest powers in the region.

And at the center of it all, the Crimson Heaven Blade continued hovering above the auction platform.

Its dark crimson blade reflected the countless lights hanging from the ceiling, while the terrifying sword intent surrounding it caused the spiritual energy throughout the hall to tremble continuously.

The weapon didn’t need anyone to explain its value.

Every person present could feel it.

A Tier 7 weapon.

A treasure capable of changing the strength of an entire force.

The auctioneer slowly looked toward the audience.

His expression was calm, but his heart was pounding violently.

Even after decades of hosting auctions, this was undoubtedly the greatest moment of his career.

He raised his hand.

”The starting price...”

His voice echoed throughout the silent hall.

”Fifty million gold coins.”

The moment those words fell...

”Sixty million!”

A voice immediately came from the VIP chamber belonging to the Kingdom of Valoria.

King Veyron didn’t hesitate.

The kingdom had already decided that it needed to obtain the weapon if possible.

A Tier 7 treasure wasn’t something that appeared every year.

Sometimes, an entire generation could pass without one appearing in the region.

And now that one had suddenly appeared before them, Veyron had no intention of allowing another force to obtain it easily.

However, his voice had barely faded when another bid followed.

”Seventy million.”

Sect Master Jian Wuchen’s calm voice echoed from the Azure Heaven Sect’s chamber.

The entire hall became quiet.

The three great powers had entered the battle immediately.

No one dared interrupt.

No one else could afford to participate.

Inside the Draven Clan’s VIP chamber, Caelum remained silent for several seconds.

His eyes never left the Crimson Heaven Blade.

The moment the weapon was revealed, Morgath had already carefully examined it with his spiritual sense.

Now, the Tier 7 expert finally spoke.

”Patriarch.”

Caelum looked toward him.

”What is it?”

Morgath’s eyes remained fixed on the weapon.

”There is something you should know.”

Caelum frowned.

”What?”

Morgath slowly replied.

”The weapon’s internal structure contains powerful fire law formations.”

Caelum’s expression changed.

Morgath continued.

”I can sense it clearly.”

”Although it is a sword, its primary power isn’t limited to sword intent.”

He narrowed his eyes.

”The weapon was forged using high-grade fire attribute materials.”

”The crimson energy surrounding the blade isn’t merely decoration.”

”It contains an extremely powerful fire law.”

Caelum’s fingers slowly tightened against the armrest.

For the Draven Clan, that information changed everything.

The Draven Clan had always been famous for its fire-based cultivation techniques.

Many of their strongest members practiced the Law of Fire.

Even Morgath himself possessed an extremely powerful fire-based cultivation path.

A Tier 7 weapon was already valuable.

But a Tier 7 weapon compatible with the Draven Clan’s cultivation techniques?

Its value was immeasurable.

If Morgath obtained the Crimson Heaven Blade, his combat power could increase dramatically.

Caelum slowly leaned forward.

”Seventy-five million.”

The hall erupted into whispers.

The price had increased by twenty-five million gold coins in less than a minute.

Inside the VIP chamber overlooking the entire auction hall, Alix calmly watched the competition.

A faint smile appeared on his face.

”This is more interesting than I expected.”

Morgro stood silently behind him.

The enormous stone giant remained completely still, his eyes focused on the auction stage.

Alix leaned comfortably against his chair.

He had no attachment to the Crimson Heaven Blade.

To him, it was simply a weapon. A weapon he didn’t particularly need.

Below, the auctioneer raised his voice again.

”Seventy-five million gold coins from the Draven Clan!”

He looked toward the other VIP chambers.

”Is there a higher bid?”

For several seconds, nobody answered.

Then...

”Eighty million.”

King Veyron spoke again.

His expression remained calm, but his eyes had become considerably sharper.

Behind him, Edran quietly stood with his arms behind his back.

The elderly Tier 7 expert was also staring at the weapon.

”Your Majesty.”

Veyron glanced toward him.

”What do you think?”

Edran remained silent for a moment.

Then he answered.

”That weapon wasn’t forged for an ordinary Tier 7.”

”It was created by someone who understood Tier 7 power extremely well.”

The king slowly turned toward the floating sword.

”Can you use it?”

Edran nodded.

”Of course.”

A faint trace of desire appeared in the old man’s eyes.

”If I possessed that weapon...”

He paused.

”My combat power would increase significantly.”

King Veyron immediately understood.

”Then we continue.”

The auctioneer raised his hammer.

”Eighty million once!”

”Eight-five million.”

Jian Wuchen’s voice interrupted him. The Sect Master’s expression remained calm.

However, everyone could tell that the Azure Heaven Sect had no intention of withdrawing.

Grand Elder Yun stood beside Jian Wuchen. Her aged eyes remained fixed on the sword.

”This weapon would be useful to the Sword Hall.”

Jian Wuchen nodded slightly.

”I know.”

The Azure Heaven Sect possessed numerous branches.

Among them were sword cultivators, elemental cultivators, formation masters, and body cultivators.

A Tier 7 weapon could significantly strengthen one of their strongest elders.

More importantly, they couldn’t allow the Kingdom of Valoria or the Draven Clan to obtain too many advantages.

The competition wasn’t merely about gaining strength.

It was also about preventing their rivals from becoming stronger.

”Eighty-eight million!”

Caelum immediately responded.

The price continued rising.

”Ninety million!”

”Ninety-five million!”

”One hundred million!”

The entire auction hall fell into complete silence.

A hundred million gold coins.

The amount was so enormous that many representatives from the smaller forces could barely comprehend it.

Several elders from third-rate sects exchanged bitter smiles.

Their entire sect might not possess that amount even if they combined all their wealth.

Yet the three great powers were spending it on a single weapon.

That was the difference between them.

Inside the VIP chamber, Alix’s smile became wider.

One hundred million.

He had already achieved his original expectations.

But judging from the expressions of the three leaders, the competition wasn’t over.

The auctioneer looked toward the Draven Clan’s chamber.

”One hundred million gold coins from the Kingdom of Valoria!”

His voice became increasingly excited.

”Is there a higher bid?”

Caelum’s expression remained calm.

But internally, he had already made his decision.

The Crimson Heaven Blade belonged to the Draven Clan.

He wouldn’t allow anyone else to take it.

”One hundred and five million.”

Jian Wuchen immediately followed.

”One hundred and ten million.”

The Kingdom of Valoria responded.

The pressure between the three forces gradually became heavier.