99: Chapter 99 It came from Master Chongyu's fame.

The next morning, the entire academy had already erupted in chaos.

The earth-shattering phenomenon from last night had become the focus of everyone's discussion; whether in the corridors between classes or at the dining tables in the cafeteria, one could hear speculation about the "disturbance" everywhere.

"Let me tell you, that thunder last night shook the bed frame in my dormitory!"

"I saw purple-gold lightning swirling above the Dean's villa; it was just like the Heavenly Tribulation from the legends!"

"Do you think Dean Zhou broke through to an Eighth-Rank Soul Venerable? Otherwise, how could there be such a commotion?"

"That must be it."

"But that doesn't seem right; even a Breakthrough to the Eighth Rank shouldn't cause such a celestial phenomenon, should it?"

Rumors spread across the campus as if they had grown wings.

Even the local branch of the Martial Arts Association and several factions in Donghai City sent people to investigate.

At this moment, the area outside the Dean's office was already packed solid.

The academy council, department heads, and senior instructors were all waiting there with solemn expressions, none of them speaking first.

Because they all knew that the place where the phenomenon appeared last night was above the Dean's villa.

They saw curiosity and shock in each other's eyes.

"Could it really just be Dean Zhou promoting to an Eighth-Rank Soul Venerable?" the white-haired old woman couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

Because it was formerly a women's school, most of the academy council and senior management were women. There were only two vice deans and one director.

Vice Dean Liu's expression was uncertain at this moment.

If Dean Zhou really had promoted to an Eighth-Rank Soul Venerable, her prestige in the academy would be even more unshakable.

"This commotion is too big; it looks more like the phenomenon of Awakening a Heaven Rank Soul Skill from the legends."

A charming senior instructor voiced her speculation.

"That's also possible. By the way, does anyone know who the Dean's Martial Soul mentor is?"

"I'm not too sure. It seems Dean Zhou is quite close with an Advanced theoretical instructor from the Elemental Academy; I've forgotten the name."

"Forget it, we'll have to wait for the Dean to speak for herself."

Just as the crowd was blocking the entrance to the Dean's office, Lin Mo had already set off for the Donghai City Martial Soul Association's auction house.

Today was the day he had been waiting to make a fortune, so naturally, he had to go see the excitement in person.

In a VIP room at the auction house.

Lu Jianjie was informing Lin Mo about the information he had gathered:

"Little Mo, I just received news that besides your ten Cultivation Techniques, one of Master Yu's Cultivation Techniques will serve as the finale item."

"Oh? That top Dragon Kingdom theoretical Great Master, Master Yu Daruan? He released a new Cultivation Technique too?"

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow, his Face showing surprise.

Lu Jianjie's expression was slightly serious:

"That's right. This Great Master releases one every few years, with varying multipliers. The highest one he ever released was a double-speed one, which sold for the astronomical price of 25 billion at the time!"

He paused and added, "This auction today has attracted quite a few big shots, mostly here for his reputation."

"Isn't that even better? We even save on advertising costs," Lin Mo smiled, his tone relaxed.

"That may be true," Lu Jianjie was still a bit worried, "but I'm afraid everyone will be focused on his Cultivation Technique and won't look at ours..."

"There's nothing to worry about," Lin Mo waved his hand, a hint of mischievous laughter flashing in his eyes.

"As long as each one sells for 5 billion, I'll be satisfied. Anyway, after today, the price of Cultivation Techniques will definitely drop, and by then, those who spent a fortune buying that 'top Great Master's' work will probably hate him to death, hehe."

"Aha, that's right!"

Lu Jianjie was enlightened by him and immediately realized, unable to help but laugh out loud.

"But by then, you, as 'Old Wang,' might be resented by that Great Master, right?"

"It's fine, he doesn't know who I am anyway," Lin Mo shrugged indifferently.

"Haha, you kid..."

In the adjacent VIP room, Master Yu Daruan was calmly sipping tea, looking leisurely.

His Disciple, Tang Shan, stood to the side, his Face full of pride: "Teacher, I didn't expect that your reputation alone would attract so many people."

Master Yu Daruan put down his teacup, stroked his beard, and said in a tone filled with self-satisfaction:

"That is only natural. After all, your teacher has released several decent Cultivation Techniques over the years, and everyone is bound to give some Face and show their support."

He glanced at the crowd entering the venue outside the window, a hint of certainty flashing in his eyes: 5 billion today probably won't even be the limit.

"By the way, Little Shan, how have you been getting along with that newcomer, Tu Xiaowu, recently? Any progress?"

Tu Xiaowu was the girl who replaced Qin Ran after she left.

She also came from the top Family, the Tu Family, and her Martial Soul was an SSS-rank Nine-Tailed Fox.

Tang Shan scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed: "She's still the same, won't eat soft or hard tactics."

"Do you want Teacher to help you again?"

"I think it's better not to, otherwise I'm worried it will end up like Qin Ran..."

Master Yu Daruan glanced at Tang Shan:

"Alright then, put in more effort. If you can get the Tu Family to support you, it will be a huge help for your future growth."

The lights in the auction house gradually dimmed, and the host's voice echoed through the speakers across the entire venue.

A grand auction feast officially kicked off.

"Respected guests, welcome to the Donghai City Martial Soul Association auction house!"

A female auctioneer wearing a purple cheongsam stood on the stage, her figure tall and graceful, her smile bright and charming.

The slit of the cheongsam revealed a section of fair calf, swaying gently with her movements, but it didn't steal the show at all; instead, it made her appear even more composed and capable.

"Today's auction items, in addition to various rare materials and Advanced potions, will also feature many Soul Power Cultivation Techniques."

Her voice was clear and bright, transmitted through the speakers across the venue, "Among them is the latest masterpiece by our country's top Martial Soul theoretical Great Master — Master Yu Daruan!"

When saying this, a trace of disdain flashed extremely quickly in the female auctioneer's eyes, too fast for anyone to catch.

She secretly slandered in her heart: A piece of trash with a 0.8 multiplier, and he has the nerve to demand it be the finale? Really shameless...

Compared to that "anonymous Great Master," it was simply far inferior.

That person brought out over ten 1.5x speed Cultivation Techniques at once, only requiring the final transaction price not to be lower than 5 billion, leaving the rest to the auction house's arrangement.

This kind of bearing, this spirit of treating money like dirt, is what truly deserves to be called the style of a Great Master.

Comparing the two, it was like the difference between clouds and mud.

Suppressing the thoughts in her heart, the female auctioneer continued in a clear voice: "In addition, there is a mysterious 'Great Master' who has entrusted this auction house to auction multiple Cultivation Techniques at once. It can be said that today's auction will definitely not let everyone return empty-handed!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a commotion immediately broke out in the venue.

Those guests who came specifically for the Cultivation Techniques felt their heartbeats suddenly accelerate.

"My goodness, there's actually more than one Cultivation Technique today?" someone exclaimed in a low voice, their eyes full of pleasant surprise.

"Great! I can't compete with those big Families for Master Yu's work, but if I can bid on that unknown Great Master's, it will be worth the trip!"

"Haha, now there's hope! Our Family only scraped together 10 billion; I thought there was no hope, but now we might be able to fight for a normal one, which is finally worthy of our clan members' expectations!"

Discussions rose and fell, and the air was filled with anticipation and excitement.

The female auctioneer looked at the enthusiastic reaction below the stage, the smile on her lips deepening, and she raised her hand to signal for silence: "So, next, let us begin today's auction!"

The spotlight suddenly illuminated the front display stand, and a soul crystal glowing with faint light slowly rose.

The auction had officially begun.