"Divine Left Hand!"
With the utterance of these four words, the entire auction gala was completely swept into an unprecedented climax. The breathing of everyone present subtly grew heavier, and even the powerhouses from the four super forces were no exception.
A Divine-level secret treasure was enough to represent the value of such a supreme treasure, which could be described as immeasurable.
As the brocade cloth fell away, what appeared before the countless eyes in the auction hall was a half-meter-tall block of ice crystal. Swirling mists of cold emanated from it, exuding an endless, bone-chilling power, making it clear that this was at least at the level of Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice or higher.
However, what everyone focused on was not the block of Profound Ice itself, but the transparent and clearly visible hand sealed within it—a left hand. Its flesh and bone were like crystalline jade, the palm slender and pale, exceptionally elegant, as if it were the most beautiful masterpiece of the heavens, even more exquisite than a woman's delicate hand, flawless within the ice crystal.
Many in the hall couldn't help but hold their breath, their gazes fixed intently on this Divine Left Hand. The blood within their bodies seemed to quicken imperceptibly.
Yet, the so-called Divine Left Hand lay quietly frozen within the ice crystal, appearing utterly ordinary. The crowd in the auction hall sensed no terrifying fluctuations from it, which immediately gave rise to some doubts.
Divine Spirits were called Divine Spirits precisely because they were powerful to the absolute peak of the mortal world, transcending the ordinary and entering the sacred, hence the title.
Legend had it that such supreme existences, even if just a single strand of their hair fell, would be immensely heavy, capable of crushing mountains and slaying Heavenly God realm existences, demonstrating their supreme and unparalleled nature.
Perhaps the rumors were somewhat exaggerated, but Divine Spirits were indeed supreme, their might boundless. Leveling mountains and rivers across a radius of ten thousand li was not difficult for them. How terrifying, then, would a Divine Spirit's palm be? It could easily suppress a Heavenly God, never to rise again. Every inch of its flesh and blood contained immeasurable Dao power, unmatched in the world, capable of causing even the void to collapse under its weight.
Yet now, this palm, hailed as the Divine Left Hand, showed not the slightest trace of divine energy fluctuation. This puzzled everyone and even led to speculation about the authenticity of this so-called "Divine Left Hand."
After all, for beings as powerful as Divine Spirits, even Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice should not be able to suppress a Divine Spirit's majesty.
Regarding this, the host showed no panic and calmly explained, "Perhaps the esteemed guests present have doubts about this Divine Left Hand, but this is indeed the left hand of a supreme Divine Spirit. It once possessed unimaginable, infinite might. Its appearance even caused the fall of more than three Heavenly God powerhouses, making it full of sinister strangeness. Later, an ancient Divine Spirit of profound cultivation intervened, sealing this Divine Left Hand and suppressing it within this core of Hundred-Thousand-Year Profound Ice. Otherwise, merely the Dao fluctuations emanating from it would be enough to prevent even Heavenly God powerhouses from approaching."
Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice could suppress all things, and the core of Hundred-Thousand-Year Profound Ice could even completely freeze a Divine Spirit powerhouse. Its extreme cold could halt the bodily functions of a being as powerful as a Divine Spirit, which was telling.
Coupled with the sealing performed by the ancient Divine Spirit, this Divine Spirit's left hand appeared ordinary and unremarkable. Everyone could see faint, mysterious patterns and lines flickering on the Divine Spirit's left hand, which should be the traces of the sealing Dao marks left by that ancient Divine Spirit.
"Legend has it that this Divine Left Hand is not the hand of a Divine Spirit from this realm, but from a supreme Divine Spirit beyond the Tian Du Continent. It once engaged in battle with a Divine Spirit of our Tian Du Continent and was ultimately severed," the host said, exciting everyone present because this was said to be the hand of a supreme Divine Spirit from beyond the Tian Du Continent.
For throughout history, what lay beyond the Tian Du Continent had been a subject of curiosity and exploration for billions of people across the continent over countless years. The world firmly believed that beyond the Tian Du Continent, there must exist a vaster, flawless world—perhaps dangerous, but certainly mysterious and filled with beauty. This was what had attracted generation after generation of supreme Divine Spirits to explore, one after another, since ancient times.
Although Divine Spirits throughout the ages had never returned, not a single shred of news coming back, people believed they had reached a new world, transcending the void and ascending.
However, this was the belief of ordinary people. Upon hearing this legend, the expressions of quite a few in the hall changed drastically.
These were Heavenly God powerhouses. Those who had reached this realm or possessed such combat strength were qualified to join the Slaying the Heavens Alliance and learn of the ancient secrets concerning what lay beyond the Tian Du Continent.
If this were true, then wasn't this Divine Left Hand the palm of one of those alien Divine Spirits monitoring the Tian Du Continent?
Throughout history, the Tian Du Continent had been monitored by these alien races. Little was known about them, and in many aspects, understanding was completely lacking, leading to blind exploration. Meanwhile, the other side had studied the Tian Du Continent extensively and might even have grasped various weaknesses of its inhabitants. All of this kept the Slaying the Heavens Alliance in a passive position.
Now, the appearance of an alien Divine Spirit's palm would provide much convenience for research. It might even help in uncovering the weaknesses of these alien races, thereby aiding in dealing with them.
Moreover, and more importantly, perhaps the secret of how these alien races achieved the Divine Spirit realm could be deciphered from it, leading to alternative methods to break into the Divine Spirit realm.
Upon realizing this, the powerhouses of the four super forces could no longer remain seated. Their gazes solidified into tangible rays, their eyes turning red, almost losing their senses in a desire to snatch it.
In the current great era, who didn't wish to ascend to this supreme realm? It was the realm that truly presided over the rise and fall of the entire Tian Du Continent, standing truly high above, revered by billions of living beings.
But at this moment, within the Heavenly God Auction House, a vast, immeasurable Dao pressure began to flow out, overwhelming the sky and covering the earth. Dao marks fell in clusters, hazy and indistinct, completely shielding the auction platform.
Moreover, mixed within it were faint traces of Divine Spirit-level supreme pressure, causing even Heavenly Gods to change expression drastically.
It was as if a peerless, invincible deity was overlooking all living beings, its might capable of overturning heaven and earth, its mere thought able to annihilate a Demigod.
A Divine Spirit!?
Upon considering this possibility, everyone's expressions changed, and they couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath of cold air. Could it be that such a supreme existence still resided within the Heavenly God Auction House?
Immediately, no one dared to make any rash moves.
"Can the Profound Ice core be opened to let us feel the pressure of this Divine Spirit's left hand, to verify if it truly is the Divine Left Hand?" a Martial God powerhouse suddenly proposed.
"Yes, yes," others loudly agreed, wanting to truly experience the genuine pressure of the Divine Left Hand.
"Apologies, that is not possible!" On the auction platform, a high-ranking member of the Heavenly God Auction House appeared—a Supreme Elder. Although not a Heavenly God powerhouse, he was a super Martial God above the seventh heaven, his strength terrifyingly formidable. Moreover, he himself resonated with those faint traces of Divine Spirit pressure, showing no fear of Heavenly Gods.
He looked at the Divine Left Hand within the Profound Ice core, his expression filled with wariness. "This Divine Left Hand is quite sinister and strange, containing extremely terrifying power. Even a Martial God who merely touches it would have their flesh melt away, leaving no trace of bones. When it first emerged, it even caused the fall of three Heavenly God powerhouses. If it were opened now, no one present would be able to suppress it."
He revealed the terrifying nature of the Divine Left Hand—it was not ordinarily fearsome—and advised everyone not to play with fire. Currently, it was only suppressed by the Hundred-Thousand-Year Profound Ice core and the sealing technique applied by the ancient Divine Spirit of the past. However, after so many years, probably less than one-tenth of that sealing technique remained. If it were undone, the sinister strangeness would emerge, and likely more than half of the powerhouses present would perish within.
Everyone immediately kept a respectful distance, not daring to approach too closely, filled with apprehension.
Something capable of causing the fall of three Heavenly Gods was indeed full of sinister strangeness. Perhaps only a true Divine Spirit could approach it and research its true secrets.
"Old Yan, what do you think?" Ye Chen inquired mentally.
Old Yan's figure drifted into view, unseen by anyone. His gaze fell upon the Divine Left Hand. After a long moment, he said, "This left hand has been sealed by someone, but the Dao principles it contains indeed do not belong to the Tian Du Continent; they come from the myriad realms. However, if possible, we should obtain it. This left hand is not simple; it can autonomously absorb the power of heaven and earth. If you and I master it, we could unleash powerful attacks in the future. Moreover, if used by me, at least the drain on my own power wouldn't be so severe."
Hearing this, Ye Chen's eyes lit up. There was actually such a benefit? It seemed this Divine Left Hand was a must-have.
"Now, the Divine Left Hand is up for bidding. The starting price is ten million gold coins—" The host announced the starting price, his own heart pounding. It was simply an astronomical figure.
As soon as this auction price was announced, it immediately caused an uproar among everyone, shocking them greatly because it was excessively high, reaching tens of millions at the outset, and that was just the starting price. Instantly, many forces fell silent.
Among those present, probably only the four super forces and the mysterious Demonic Beast Mountain Range had the confidence to bid. Even the Xia Feng royal family dared not participate in this auction, fearing to offend these super forces.
"Eleven million—" The Heavenly God from the Tenglong Empire directly called out a bid, increasing by one million gold coins in one go, truly displaying immense wealth and influence. Representing the entire Tenglong Empire, he very much hoped to win this priceless treasure.
"Twelve million—"
"Twelve million one hundred thousand—"
"Twelve million five hundred thousand—"
The other three super forces were unwilling to fall behind, each calling out higher and higher prices, one after another, showing no mercy.
This was no ordinary auction item; it was the Divine Left Hand, from a Divine Spirit beyond the Tian Du Continent. If taken back, it might be possible to research the secret of how those races beyond the Tian Du Continent achieved the Divine Spirit realm, to comprehend the Dao, and to walk further on the path of cultivation.
This was everyone's thought, so naturally, everyone wanted to obtain the Divine Left Hand.
"Fifteen million—"
The Jiuhua Empire was also unwilling to lag behind, raising the price by nearly three million gold coins at once. Clearly, they too coveted the Divine Left Hand.
"May I ask if an exchange of goods is possible?" the Heavenly God from the Tenglong Empire suddenly asked.
"That is permissible," the high-ranking member of the Heavenly God Auction House nodded.
The Tenglong Empire's Heavenly God took out a jade vial. When he opened it, with a *hong* sound, a vast expanse of blood energy surged forth, radiating an oppressive, astonishing pressure—
Divine Spirit blood!