Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 245: Sword Intent, 60 Million!

"Finally, it’s here!"

As Ye Yan’s voice echoed out, everyone’s gazes instantly turned toward the auction platform.

Especially the swordsmen present, their eyes burned with fervor, nearly igniting into flames!

The Flame Trace Sword, previously displayed at the Imperial City Lingyun Pavilion of the Great Yue Dynasty, was originally a non-sale item used for exhibition purposes!

A few days ago, word suddenly spread that this sword would be auctioned at this event, causing quite a stir. Many people came specifically for this sword.

Rumors say this sword holds the secret to Sword Intent!

Sword Dao Realm, Sword Skill, Sword Heart, Human Sword Integration—the higher level beyond these is Sword Intent!

Whether it’s Sword Skill, Sword Heart, or Human Sword Integration, all require the sword in one’s hand, with traces to follow!

Sword Intent, however, is another level of power, a sword formed with intent, transforming the intangible into reality. It can cleave illusions and sever mountains and rivers—it is an elusive state of mind and an ultimate realm!

However, Sword Intent is nebulous and ethereal. Across the world, swordsmen capable of comprehending Sword Intent are one in ten thousand!

Some say that only those who comprehend Sword Intent can truly be called swordsmen!

Ye Yan was quite pleased with the crowd’s response. She reached out to the gilded jade plate, picked up the long sword, and slowly unsheathed it.

Shiiing!

Upon unsheathing, a streak of Flame Light flashed through the air, Sword Qi ravaged outward, splitting the atmosphere with a clear rift. The sword’s terrifying sharp aura caused those near the auction stage to hold their breath!

"It can even unleash Sword Qi on its own! This is already comparable to a Four-star Treasure Sword!"

From the stands, Qin Ming stared intently at the Flame Trace Sword in Ye Yan’s hand, his eyes brimming with extreme greed.

Luo Cheng was also silently appraising the Flame Trace Sword.

The sword was over four feet long, its blade emanating an icy sword radiance. A red trace ran along its center, flickering like a streak of heavenly fire crossing the sky, with three dazzling stars looming and sinking within!

"What a magnificent sword!"

Luo Cheng nodded slightly.

With just a glance, he could already discern that this Flame Trace Sword was vastly superior to the Meteor Sword—its edge icy cold, its Sword Qi towering!

The others were also staring blankly at the Flame Trace Sword, utterly captivated.

Ye Yan smiled faintly and began introducing it:

"Flame Trace Sword! A Three-star Top Grade Treasure Sword! In terms of quality, it is only half a step away from being a Four-star Treasure Sword and can even unleash Sword Qi by itself! Even a Tongxuan Realm First-Layer swordsman can execute the Hundred-step Divine Gang with this sword, doubling their combat strength!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd erupted in astonishment.

It was well-known that only those who had fully opened the three gates—Tongxuan Realm Third-Layer martial artists—could perform the Hundred-step Divine Gang!

Such being the case, if a Tongxuan Realm First-Layer martial artist owned this Flame Trace Sword, wouldn’t they be able to dominate those of the same level and be nearly unmatched?

Seeing the shocked expressions on the audience’s faces, Ye Yan’s red lips curled slightly.

Actually, there was a detail she hadn’t shared.

That was, in order to perform the Hundred-step Divine Gang with the Flame Trace Sword, one would require sufficient Essence Energy to support it.

For a Tongxuan Realm First-Layer martial artist, although it might be feasible, their Essence Energy would likely only allow them to perform it once or twice before being completely drained.

"Manager Ye, rumors say this sword contains the secret of Sword Intent and can help swordsmen comprehend Sword Intent—is this true?"

Someone asked loudly.

Immediately, the entire auction hall fell silent.

Ye Yan sheathed the sword and explained, "Whether it can help swordsmen comprehend Sword Intent, I cannot say for certain. What I do know is that the materials used for forging this sword originally came from a Flame Crystal Ore used for sword testing. A powerful swordsman who had already comprehended Sword Intent once tested their sword upon this ore, leaving behind sword marks!"

"Over the years, these marks accumulated bit by bit, eventually converging a faint trace of lingering Sword Intent!"

"Our Lingyun Pavilion high-level evaluators have examined this sword, confirming that there indeed exists a faint trace of Sword Intent within it. However, after undergoing quenching and forging, this trace of Sword Intent has become extremely ephemeral and incomplete."

"Whether one can glean anything from it depends entirely on their personal luck and perception. Perhaps they can; perhaps they cannot."

This explanation, spoken with sincerity, still failed to quench the ardor of the crowd.

Sword Intent itself is already elusive and difficult to grasp.

Even just the slimmest chance of obtaining it carries immeasurable value.

Setting aside this aspect, the Flame Trace Sword is still a Three-star Top Grade Treasure Sword capable of unleashing Sword Qi.

"The starting bid for the Flame Trace Sword is sixteen million taels! Each bid increment must be no less than one hundred thousand taels! Bidding starts now!"

"Seventeen million taels!"

"Eighteen million taels!"

"Twenty million taels!"

"Twenty-three million taels!"

As soon as the bidding began, bids surged forth like waves. Within the span of a few breaths, the price soared to an amazing twenty-three million taels.

Unable to sit still, Qin Ming shouted, "Twenty-eight million taels!"

"Qin Ming has made his move!"

"A five-million-tael increase—he’s clearly determined to claim this sword."

"Heh, wanting to secure this sword won’t be easy! Yan Qingshuang, Luoxia Sect’s Outer Sect Senior Disciple, also seems to have come for the Flame Trace Sword."

"Indeed, Yan Qingshuang has comprehended Human Sword Integration—she surely wants to use this sword to seek understanding of Sword Intent’s true essence! This is going to be an exciting showdown!"

As the crowd discussed fervently, another bid rang out.

"Thirty million taels!"

The voice was crisp and calm—the bidder was none other than Yan Qingshuang.

"I couldn’t obtain the Earth Rain Snake Soul Crystal! This Flame Trace Sword is mine!"

Qin Ming sneered coldly.

To ensure victory, he had just borrowed another ten million taels from a friend, bringing his total wealth to forty-nine million taels—he had no fear of Yan Qingshuang.

"Thirty-five million taels!"

Without any hesitation, Qin Ming raised the bid by another five million taels!

Yan Qingshuang remained expressionless, calmly stating, "Thirty-nine million taels."

She was aware that Qin Ming’s limit was thirty-nine million and did not wish to engage further, directly naming his maximum.

Just as everyone thought the bidding would end there, Qin Ming’s voice unexpectedly resounded:

"Forty-three million taels!"

"Qin Ming still has reserves!"

The crowd was astonished.

Even Yan Qingshuang was slightly taken aback. She turned to her companions, Guo Qing and others, and said:

"Lend me all your money."

"Senior Sister, here’s mine—three million taels in total! We absolutely cannot let that rotten scoundrel Qin Ming get the Flame Trace Sword!"

A round-faced Luoxia Sect female disciple glared furiously at Qin Ming and took out a large stack of Gold Notes from her storage ring.

Guo Qing and Ji Rou also withdrew their funds.

Yan Qingshuang glanced at the total and felt slightly reassured. She raised her voice, "Forty-five million taels!"

"I refuse to believe I can’t obtain the Flame Trace Sword!"

Enraged, Qin Ming roared his final bid, "Forty-nine million taels!"

"It seems that’s his limit."

Yan Qingshuang smiled faintly, considering how much to raise the bid when another voice unexpectedly rang out:

"Sixty million taels!"

Luo Cheng, determined to claim the Flame Trace Sword, decided not to waste time and directly raised the bid to sixty million taels!

Woah!

The entire auction hall exploded with astonishment.

"It’s Luo Cheng again!"

"Damn! Straight to sixty million taels—this is downright audacious! How much wealth does this guy even have?!"

The crowd was utterly shocked by Luo Cheng’s sudden bid.

Spending sixty million taels for a Three-star Top Grade Treasure Sword was undoubtedly a monumental expense!

Most Tongxuan Realm Third-Layer martial artists didn’t have this much wealth, and even if they did, they would never spend it so extravagantly!

Though Luo Cheng had once again swooped in triumphantly, Qin Ming did not erupt this time. Instead, he sat down quietly, his eyes fixed deeply on the room where Luo Cheng was seated. His gaze was ominously cold, with a flicker of chilling hostility, as though he was strategizing something.

"Senior Sister, it’s Luo Cheng..."

Guo Qing turned to Yan Qingshuang.

Yan Qingshuang deliberated for a moment before lightly shaking her head. "Forget it. Continuing this fight will only end in mutual losses."