My Celestial Ascension

Chapter 659 Things Are Getting Intresting

"Martial Techniques? Now I'm really looking forward to learning them." Vanessa chuckled softly, her excitement shining in her sparkling eyes.

It had been far too long since she was confined to her room and bed. Now, she yearned for excitement—craving the thrill of using her body and strength to fight powerful magical monsters once more. She couldn't even recall the last time she held a weapon in her hands, and the thought of wielding one again filled her with anticipation. She was certain that only then would she feel truly alive.

"I can see that," Yuan chuckled, amused by her enthusiasm. "But learning Martial Techniques will take some time. Perfecting them will take even longer, and fully mastering a technique? That will require a tremendous amount of effort and dedication."

"I see... Well, that makes it even more interesting," Vanessa said, her voice tinged with excitement. A small but radiant smile graced her beautiful face, nearly captivating Yuan.

Since becoming a cultivator, many of Vanessa's noticeable wrinkles had vanished. As her cultivation progressed, her appearance became more youthful, and with each breakthrough, her strength grew exponentially—a level of power unfathomable to mere mortals.

"We'll talk about this later once the auction ends," Yuan said with a smile. "It's not the best time to chat about this. Aunt Aisha could arrive at any moment."

Yuan had already accepted Aisha as his aunt, considering she was his mother's sister, and naturally treated her as family.

Meanwhile, the auction continued, and the air grew thick with excitement and tension. The crowd was abuzz, eagerly awaiting the next bid for the Legendary-Grade Magical Sword.

"170 million gold coins!" a voice from one of the VIP rooms shouted, instantly drawing the attention of the stadium to the source.

Despite the staggering bid, many wealthy individuals in the audience remained calm and calculated, planning their next moves. With the price now exceeding 150 million gold coins, they knew they needed to tread carefully with their spending.

Yet, this treasure was unlike any other, and for most of the wealthy bidders, hesitation was not an option. The allure of the sword was far too strong to resist.

"175 million gold coins!" another voice rang out shortly after, resounding throughout the entire stadium and sparking another wave of excitement among the audience.

Even with the fierce bidding war, none of the members from the Ten Great Families had joined the fray yet. They remained silent observers, watching the auction with intrigue from the comfort of their VIP rooms.

176... 177... 178... 200 million gold coins!

The price of the Magic Sword soared to 200 million gold coins in no time, shocking many spectators who watched the event unfold from their seats.

"210 million gold coins!"

Suddenly, King Richard's authoritative voice resounded throughout the stadium, his words filled with pride. The magic lamp above his VIP room glowed, confirming his bid.

Inside the VIP room, Heidi and Veni raised their brows in surprise at King Richard's bid, exchanging knowing smiles.

Veni glanced at Heidi and said with a smirk, "Oh, it seems someone from the VIP rooms has finally decided to bid for this priceless treasure. The real battle is about to begin, and this auction is about to get much more interesting."

"Indeed," Heidi replied with a faint smile, her eyes fixed on the sword. "Not only will things get more intense now, but this auction will also heat up as we all compete for the treasure."

Veni's expression turned serious as she asked, "Do you think we can win this auction, Young Lady?"

Heidi met her gaze and paused thoughtfully before replying, "I don't think so. It will be incredibly difficult for us to secure this treasure. Every member of the Ten Great Families will be vying for it."

The women smiled politely, bowed slightly, and hurriedly left the room. The moment they exited, they exchanged relieved looks and made their way toward the stadium's exit without delay.

They moved quickly, not daring to linger. The fear that Denise might change his mind and send his men after them loomed large in their minds.

'We can't risk staying a moment longer,' one of them thought, her heart pounding.

Thankfully, Denise didn't know which town or kingdom they hailed from. As long as they kept a low profile and avoided his men, they were safe.

For the first time in what felt like an eternity, a glimmer of hope sparked within them as they stepped out into freedom.

"275 million gold coins!"

Princess Livia's melodious voice echoed throughout the stadium, captivating everyone's attention as her bid resonated far and wide.

"280 million!"

Shortly after, Emperor Philip's commanding voice followed, drawing all eyes toward his VIP room.

"300 million!"

Ajex's voice boomed from his VIP room, reverberating across every corner of the stadium as he boldly announced his bid.

"I don't know why," Ajex muttered, his tone deep and possessive, "but I feel a strange connection with this sword. It's as if it was specifically crafted for me. I must have it!" His gaze locked onto the sword displayed beside Teressa on the stage.

His caretaker, noticing the intense look in Ajex's eyes, smiled warmly. It had been far too long since he'd seen such determination in his young master.

"You must secure this sword, Young Master Ajex. It suits you perfectly. Don't worry about the cost—I'll make sure it's handled," the caretaker said with a supportive smile, his excitement matching Ajex's resolve.

"320 million gold coins!"

Suddenly, Aisha's melodious voice rang out across the stadium, silencing the crowd for a moment as every gaze shifted to her VIP room.

Inside, Aisha lounged on her sofa, a wide grin on her face. She could almost picture the expressions of disbelief and frustration on the faces of the other Ten Great Families.

"Lady Aisha," Jones spoke, his expression serious, "please don't let the other Ten Great Families win this treasure. If they obtain this sword, they'll grow even more arrogant and will surely cause trouble for our family in the future."

Aisha chuckled, her disdain evident. "Those cowards wouldn't dare challenge our family head-on. They lack the courage to fight like true warriors."

She leaned forward slightly, her voice dripping with contempt. "It doesn't matter if they acquire another Legendary-Grade weapon. It won't change the outcome. The result will always be the same."

Jones nodded, a small smile tugging at his lips. "You're absolutely right, Lady Aisha. They'll never change. Their cowardice is ingrained—it's simply impossible for them to abandon it."

Meanwhile, members of the Silver Family were tirelessly searching the stadium, combing through every nook and cranny in their desperate hunt for Gordon. Despite their efforts, they had yet to find any concrete evidence of his whereabouts.