Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San-Chapter 947: Everblaze Sunflower

The top three Emperors from each side arrived almost simultaneously.

From the Solstice Empire's side, when the Sunborne Nymph Emperor descended from the heavens, a dazzling sun appeared in mid-air, bathing the entire auction venue in radiant gold. Immediately afterward, a brilliant moon rose next to the sun, creating a magnificent sight of sun and moon shining together: The Earthshade Nymph Emperor had also arrived. Beside them, behind the Parasol Tree Nymph Emperor, a gigantic, crimson parasol tree appeared, seeming to stretch between heaven and earth.

At the very same moment that sun and moon shone alongside the towering parasol tree, a gentle white glow quietly spread through the venue. Nine enormous white fox tails unfolded in the sky, radiating a soothing energy that entirely calmed the restless auction hall. Everything stabilized, creating a wondrous, tranquil feeling.

Under the shade of these fox tails, a massive fiery phoenix descended from the sky, gracefully alighting upon the giant crimson parasol tree. Phoenix perching upon a parasol tree—the two complemented each other beautifully, even appearing to rival the combined radiance of the sun and moon.

Though they belonged to different empires, the Parasol Tree Nymph Emperor and the Undying Demon Emperor had always shared an extremely close relationship, essentially serving as a bond between the two territories.

One by one, the radiant lights representing each Emperor settled into their respective VIP rooms.

Observing all this through his VIP room's crystal screen, Tang San couldn't help but secretly admire the spectacle. On the demon side, dragons, phoenixes, Behemoths, and Celestial Fox clan were all exceptionally powerful and influential. Notably, the Tenebrous Demon Emperor seemed to be absent today, for reasons unknown.

The nymph side was equally impressive. Especially striking was the partnership of the Sunborne Nymph Emperor and the Earthshade Nymph Emperor, whose combined strength, the combined light of the sun and moon, could easily be considered the greatest combat power on the entire Daemon Continent. Though the Empyrean Dominion had a numerical advantage, if they wished to match these two, their only chance would be to sway the Parasol Tree Nymph Emperor to their side.

Thus, despite having lost the Adamant Nymph Emperor, the Solstice Empire was still not to be underestimated in any way.

With the Emperors' arrival, the previously noisy auction hall was now completely silent. The earlier chaos had disappeared entirely, demonstrating the awe-inspiring presence of the Emperors and the respect they were given.

At the center of the Grand Auction Hall, a figure slowly emerged, completely enveloped in darkness. As he appeared, it felt as though all surrounding light had been absorbed by him, turning the bright midday sky into the atmosphere of an evening auction. The sun remained visible, yet its brilliance seemed greatly diminished.

Ah, so that's where he was. Tang San instantly recognized this figure as the Tenebrous Demon Emperor, who had not descended into his own VIP suite.

"I will be the host of today's auction," the figure clarified as his form gradually became visible. Dressed in a form-fitting ceremonial robe as dark as the night he represented, the Tenebrous Demon Emperor stood upright on the auction stage.

An Emperor serving as auctioneer? Such an unprecedented scenario caused an immediate uproar. But in the next moment, immense darkness spread, exerting powerful pressure that quickly restored absolute silence.

"The Ancestral Court has appointed me as today's auctioneer to ensure fairness and impartiality," the Tenebrous Demon Emperor announced coldly. "Any manipulation or deception will not be tolerated during this super auction. All successful bidders must complete transactions promptly after the auction. Anyone found placing false bids will face severe punishment. With that in mind, participants should exercise caution and prepare accordingly before deciding to place a bid."

His voice, deep and chilling, carried a tangible sense of menace, undoubtedly dampening bidders' enthusiasm slightly.

Just as some powerful bidders were pondering why the Ancestral Court would impose such restrictions on the super auction, the Tenebrous Demon Emperor declared, "The Ancestral Court's grand auction begins now. Allow me to introduce the first item!"

With his words, darkness deepened at the center of the auction hall, plunging it almost into complete obscurity. Then, suddenly, a golden beam illuminated the center of the stage, where a platform rose slowly from beneath. Within the golden beam, a dazzling, golden-red flower emitted brilliant radiance.

It was a large flower, about half a meter in diameter, emitting a blazing aura that slightly distorted the surrounding air, creating a dreamlike scene.

Although the flower's aura felt gentle, visually it appeared intensely fiery. Any expert attempting to probe it with divine consciousness would feel their very spirit being scorched.

Seeing it, the audience's enthusiasm—previously subdued by the Tenebrous Demon Emperor—instantly reignited, and exclamations of awe echoed continuously throughout the venue.

The Tenebrous Demon Emperor made no effort to quiet the excited murmurs this time. Instead, he directly proceeded to introduce the item in a plain tone.

"This is the Everblaze Sunflower, a treasure of the Scorching Sunflower clan. Only a peak eleventh-order Scorching Sunflower who has exhausted their lifespan without successfully ascending to Emperorhood can transform into this eternal flower upon death, becoming a lasting guardian of the clan. It is a fire-attribute divine treasure. Any fire-attribute expert wielding it will see the power of their fire-attribute abilities enhanced by at least thirty percent. Additionally, it can be used as a single-use consumable, granting the user the Blazing Sun Domain for one full day. Those attuned to its nature might even permanently awaken this domain.

"Normally speaking, the Scorching Sunflowers would never allow a treasure like this to leave the coffers of their clan. But for this special auction, and with the personal approval of His Majesty the Sunborne, one flower has been made available. The Scorching Sunflower clan will not bid on this item; they have put it up for auction of their own will, and they guarantee that whoever obtains it will not be held accountable for purchasing it or for however they choose to use it."

His explanation contained neither excitement nor exaggeration. It was merely a factual recounting. If delivered by a regular auctioneer, this approach would certainly be inadequate. But coming from someone at his level, it carried absolute credibility. There was no need for any embellishments; the plain and simple truth was enough. This treasure excited every expert present, especially those specializing in fire.

"The bidding begins at one thousand amethystine coins, with each subsequent increment no less than ten amethystine coins. Let the bidding begin!"

Without further ado, the Tenebrous Demon Emperor commenced the bidding.

Even though Tang San had anticipated impressive items, he couldn't help inhaling sharply at the sight of this opening piece. The Ancestral Court had truly gone all out this time!

The Everblaze Sunflower was undoubtedly among the absolute supreme treasures for fire-element cultivators, regardless of race. Its rarity was unparalleled; likely very few existed. Tang San could tell that it would be an incredible weapon; moreover, its energy could likely be used to restore one's bloodline power, which practically meant a second life in case of an emergency. Plus, after use, there was a real chance to awaken the Blazing Sun Domain permanently. For fire-attribute demons or nymphs, it was practically a heavenly treasure with zero drawbacks.

Among the fourteen Emperors alive, four wielded fire, which only went to show how potent the fire element was. Even excluding the Nethermoon Flower clan's yin-type fire, which was rather different from the others, there were still three powerful Emperors that directly commanded true, hot fire: the Sunborne Nymph Emperor, the Undying Demon Emperor, and the Parasol Tree Nymph Emperor. All were among the top three strongest in their respective countries, underlining the power of the fire element in combat.

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