Soul Land: Xiao Yan Reincarnates as Huo Yuhao

As the bidding escalated to an astronomical price, smaller factions began to withdraw, realizing their inability to compete. Ten minutes later, Mingde Hall Master Jing Hongchen called out a staggering bid of 280 million gold soul coins.

The entire auction hall fell silent, shocked into stillness.

Moments later, murmurs broke out among the crowd, their voices filled with awe and disbelief:

"Two hundred and eighty million… This is unprecedented!"

"Which faction could possibly afford such an outrageous price?"

The sky-high bid left the Body Sect and Holy Spirit Cult factions dumbfounded. They exchanged glances, frustration evident on their faces, but ultimately refrained from raising the bid further.

From the second VIP room, Holy Spirit Cult Master Zhongli Wu's expression darkened as he glared at the first VIP room. His trembling hands betrayed his suppressed fury, and a sinister glint flashed through his eyes.

With the other factions stepping back, the Sealed Divine Platform containing the 100,000-year soul beast embryo was officially won by Mingde Hall. The platform was discreetly delivered to Jing Hongchen under the watchful gaze of the audience.

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Shortly after, secret passageways in each VIP room opened, allowing bidders to leave the auction house safely.

Meanwhile, Shrek Academy's haul for the day included an eighth-level melee soul tool, the Dominating Tiger Soul Refining Blade, and a set of custom-made soul cannon shells. The blade was handed to Dai Yueheng, while the soul cannon shells went to He Caitou, the Academy's most skilled soul engineer.

"Thank you, Teacher Wang." He Caitou's usually dark complexion reddened with excitement as he carefully packed the twelve cannon shells.

Outside the Starlight Auction House, Zhongli Wu stood by the entrance, his sharp eyes watching the departing bidders disappear into the night. Frowning, he asked, "Have you identified who bought the 100,000-year soul beast embryo?"

One of the black-clad men behind him bowed and replied, "Yes, Master. It was Mingde Hall."

Zhongli Wu's gaze turned even colder. After a moment of silence, he said, "Inform all disciples and elders in the vicinity. Meet me at the Starlight Hotel."

"Yes, Master," the subordinate replied before vanishing into the shadows.

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Back at the Starlight Hotel, Jing Hongchen wasted no time. The first thing he did upon returning was hand over a 50,000-year-old Ice Jade Scorpion left arm bone to Meng Hongchen for her to absorb.

The soul bone radiated a deep green hue, with its shimmering light resembling liquid jade. Its surface bore crystalline formations, as if carved from gemstones. A faint white mist emanated from it, signifying its incredible power.

Meng Hongchen, with Jing Hongchen and Xiao Yan observing, held the soul bone in her hands and closed her eyes. As she channeled her soul power into it, the bone's light intensified, enveloping her in a soothing blue glow.

Unlike soul rings, soul bones had minimal soul power requirements, making them more accessible for soul masters of all levels. However, as Meng Hongchen continued to integrate the Ice Jade Scorpion bone, her initial comfort gave way to pain.

Her left arm turned a bright blue, and sweat beaded on her forehead as an intense heat radiated from her palm. Her entire body began to tremble slightly, and she appeared on the verge of losing control.

Suddenly, Xiao Yan felt a strange unease in his heart. Exchanging a glance with Jing Hongchen, he stepped forward, ready to intervene.

"Boom!"

A deafening explosion echoed throughout the hotel, followed by a second blast outside. The violent shockwaves shook the entire building, sending staff and guests into chaos.

From outside, a horde of black-clad figures stormed into the hotel, moving with alarming precision and ferocity. Each of them unleashed their martial souls, revealing their formidable power—none were weaker than a Soul Sage.

"Defend the hotel!" shouted a knight from the Royal Guard stationed at the Starlight Hotel, which was under the Star Luo Empire's protection.

But ordinary knights stood no chance against such powerful enemies. Within moments, the Royal Guard suffered heavy casualties, with many being brutally killed by the black-clad attackers, some of whom gleefully consumed their victims.

"They're… evil soul masters?" Xiao Yan's expression darkened as he used his spiritual detection to observe the chaos. The attackers were undoubtedly evil soul masters, but why were they targeting the hotel?

"Could they be after the 100,000-year soul beast embryo?" Xiao Yan speculated, recalling the fierce bidding war earlier.

A chilling voice echoed from above:

"Hand over the 100,000-year soul beast embryo, or die!"

A black-robed figure descended from the sky, his violet-glowing eyes scanning the hotel interior. A ghostly mask covered his face, exuding an aura of malice.

"They're coming for us," Jing Hongchen muttered, his expression grim. He glanced at Meng Hongchen, still absorbing the soul bone, and then handed the Sealed Divine Platform to Xiao Yan.

"Xiao Yan, take this and protect her. I'll hold them off," Jing Hongchen said, his voice resolute. Without waiting for a response, he dashed out of the room, rising into the air to confront the enemy.

Inside, Meng Hongchen's body convulsed violently as the icy blue light from the soul bone intensified. Her struggles worsened, and she let out a pained cry before collapsing to the floor, unconscious.

Xiao Yan moved to help her but was stopped by Yao Lao's stern voice:

"Don't interfere. She must handle this on her own. Your involvement will only make things worse."

"Then what should I do?" Xiao Yan asked urgently.

"I'll assist her. You guard the room," Yao Lao replied, his soul form materializing beside Meng Hongchen.

Nodding, Xiao Yan turned to the door, gripping his Heavy Xuan Ruler tightly. As he stepped outside, several black-clad evil soul masters charged toward him.

"Get lost!" Xiao Yan growled.

"Eight Extremes Collapse!"

White flames erupted from his fist as he unleashed the powerful Dou Technique. The lead soul master blocked the attack but was forced several steps back, his arm shattering under the impact.

"Damn it! What kind of ability is this?" the injured soul master cursed.

The evil soul masters quickly regrouped, their leader shouting, "Attack together! The item we're looking for must be in that room!"

Xiao Yan's golden Spirit Eye gleamed as he activated the power bestowed by Erlicks. A gray beam of light shot from the vertical eye on his forehead, enveloping the approaching enemies.

Within seconds, the soul masters' bodies crumbled into skeletal remains, collapsing lifelessly to the ground.

"Such destructive soul power… Who are you?" one of the surviving soul masters gasped, trembling.

"You possess the power to destroy souls. This… this is the power of the Holy Spirit Empire's Holy Emperor! Could it be… are you the Holy Son?"

Xiao Yan's expression remained cold, the gray light in his Spiri

t Eye glowing ominously.

"Holy Son, our emperor will find you. He will lead us to rule the world!"

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