Chapter 137

After defeating the two former top‑eight teams, Upright Heaven Academy and Fighting Spirit Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy, no other team in the round‑robin could threaten Shrek Academy. Soon, several days passed; not only did the inner‑academy seniors Ling Luochen and Dai Yaoheng regain their combat strength, but Shrek Academy also finished the round‑robin as group leader with an excellent record of seven wins.

"After defeating Zhengtian Academy and Dou Ling Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy, the two former top-eight teams, no other team could threaten Shilake Academy in the round-robin. Soon, several days passed; not only did the inner academy seniors Ling Luochen and Dai Yaoheng recover their combat strength, but Shilake Academy also finished the round-robin as group leader with an excellent record of seven wins."

After defeating the two former top‑eight teams, Upright Heaven Academy and Fighting Spirit Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy, no other team in the round‑robin could threaten Shilake Academy. Soon, several days passed; not only did the inner‑academy seniors Ling Luochen and Dai Yaoheng regain their combat strength, but Shilake Academy also finished the round‑robin as group leader with an excellent record of seven wins.

Let's craft: "After defeating Upright Heaven Academy and Fighting Spirit Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy, the two former top‑eight teams, no other team could threaten Shilake Academy in the round‑robin. Soon, several days passed; not only did the inner‑academy seniors Ling Luochen and Dai Yaoheng recover their combat strength, but Shilake Academy also finished the round‑robin as group leader with an excellent record of seven wins."

Check we kept all info: yes.

On the day the round‑robin ended, Wang Yan also drew their opponent for the first round of the elimination tournament.

Translate: "On the day the round‑robin ended, Wang Yan also drew their opponent for the first round of the elimination tournament."

An old rival, Upright Heaven Academy.

Translate: "An old rival, Upright Heaven Academy."

Upon seeing the opponent's name, all members of Shrek Academy breathed a sigh of relief—not because they looked down on them, but before Dai Yaoheng and Ling Luochen had recovered from their injuries, Shrek Academy could easily crush them with just its reserve team; now that the Soul Emperor and Soul King are healed, Upright Heaven Academy stands no chance at all.

Translate: "Seeing the opponent's name, all of Shilake let out a sigh of relief—not because they looked down on them, but before Dai Yaoheng and Ling Luochen healed, Shilake Academy could crush them with just its reserve team; now that the Soul Emperor and Soul King have recovered, Upright Heaven Academy has no chance whatsoever."

Note: Soul Emperor, Soul King.

Just as they were relaxedly discussing in the meeting room who should be sent out for this match, someone lightly knocked on the door outside.

Translate: "Just as they were relaxedly discussing in the meeting room who should field for this match, someone lightly knocked on the door."

Wang Yan opened the door, surprised to find that the visitor was someone he knew—none other than Qingya, the auctioneer from the previous Starlight Auction.

Translate: "Wang Yan opened the door, surprised to find the visitor someone he knew—it was Qingya, the auctioneer from the previous Starlight Auction."

He politely asked:

Translate: "He politely asked:"

"Miss Qingya, what brings you to see us?"

Translate: "\"Miss Qingya, what brings you to see us? \""

Qingya smiled and said: "This is the case—our Starlight Auction House will hold a top‑tier auction tonight. Such high‑level auctions occur only once or twice a year, and only the most honored guests are invited. Last time we didn't know you were from Shilake Academy of the Mainland First Academy, and we were remiss; the owner of the auction house has sent me to distribute invitations to you. If you are free tonight, please come to this auction. I'm sure you'll find something of interest at today's auction."

Translate: "Qingya smiled and said: \"It's like this—our Starlight Auction House will hold a top‑tier auction tonight. Such high‑level auctions occur only once or twice a year, and only the most honored guests are invited. Last time we didn't know you were from Shilake Academy of the Mainland First Academy, and we were remiss; the owner of our auction house has sent me to distribute invitations to you. If you are free tonight, please attend this auction. At today's auction, I'm sure there will be things that interest you. \""

Shilake Academy of the Mainland First Academy.

While speaking, she took out a stack of invitations and placed them on the table, then, with a smile, bowed again and said: "I won't disturb you any further; welcome to attend if you wish."

Translate: "While speaking, she placed a stack of invitations on the table, then, still smiling, bowed again and said: \"I won't disturb you further; welcome to grace us with your presence. \""

She then stepped back slowly, left the room, and closed the door behind her.

Translate: "She then stepped back slowly, left the room, and closed the door behind her."

Dai Yaoheng picked up an invitation, examined it carefully, and said:

Translate: "Dai Yaoheng picked up an invitation, examined it carefully, and said:"

"It really is a top‑tier auction; such high‑level auctions happen only once or twice a year. I've never been qualified to attend before—only my father, royal family members, major merchants, top‑rank soul masters, and soul tool engineers can participate. There are certainly plenty of good items, but their value is also extremely high. I think the Starlight Auction House is just trying to get on good terms with our academy; there's probably no other motive. Teacher Wang, what do you think?"

Translate: "\"It really is a top‑tier auction; such high‑level auctions happen only once or twice a year. Before, I wasn't qualified to attend—only my father, royal family members, major merchants, top‑tier soul masters, and soul tool engineers could participate. There are certainly many good items, but their value is also extremely high. This Starlight Auction House is probably just trying to befriend our academy; there's no other motive. Teacher Wang, what do you think? \""

soul tool engineer

Wang Yan glanced over the students, seeing a hopeful gleam in almost everyone's eyes; clearly, they were all very curious about this‑level auction.

Translate: "Wang Yan glanced over the students; he could see anticipation in almost everyone's eyes—obviously they were very curious about this kind of high‑level auction."

Wang Yan gave a faint smile.

Translate: "Wang Yan gave a faint smile."

"Alright, you've been competing nonstop and should relax a bit. However, keep your eyes open and your words few to avoid any trouble—tomorrow's match is crucial and must not be affected, so return to the hotel to rest immediately after the auction ends."

Translate: "\"Alright, you've been competing nonstop; you should relax a bit. But watch more and speak less, avoid any trouble as much as possible—tomorrow's match is crucial and must not be affected. Return to the hotel to rest right after the auction ends. \""

"Yes!"

Translate: "\"Yes! \""

Everyone's faces lit up with joy, their delight plainly visible.

Translate: "Everyone's faces lit up with joy, their delight plainly visible."

The last time they attended an auction, they were already curious about the place; previously they had only been to a low‑level auction featuring a single soul tool, but this time it's a top‑tier auction—just hearing the name tells you there will be good items.

Translate: "Last time they attended an auction, they had already been curious about the place; previously they had only gone to a low‑tier auction where the items were merely single soul tools. This time is different—it's a top‑tier auction, and just from the name you know there will be good things."

They hadn't really thought about gaining anything from the auction; more importantly, they just wanted to see it for themselves.

Translate: "They hadn't really thought about gaining anything from the auction; what mattered more was wanting to witness it."

The battle tactics were settled quickly; afterward everyone returned to their rooms to cultivate. After dinner, they changed into ordinary clothes, picked up their Starlight Auction invitations, and, led by Wang Yan, went again to the Starlight Auction House.

Translate: "The battle tactics didn't take long to arrange; afterward everyone returned to their rooms to cultivate. After dinner, they changed into ordinary clothes, took their Starlight Auction House invitations, and, led by Wang Yan, went again to the Starlight Auction House."

To their surprise, Qingya the auctioneer was waiting at the entrance; dressed in a black long gown, she looked even more noble and elegant under the night lights, yet her pretty face showed only gentleness.

Translate: "To their surprise, Auctioneer Qingya was waiting at the entrance; in her black long dress, under the night lights she looked even more noble and elegant, yet her pretty face was full of gentleness."

Wang Yan exchanged a glance with her and gave a slight nod.

Translate: "Wang Yan exchanged a glance with her and gave a slight nod."

"Hello, Auctioneer Qingya, we meet again."

Translate: "\"Hello, Auctioneer Qingya; we meet again. \""

Qingya's face was full of joy.

Translate: "Qingya's face was full of joy."

Wang Yan curiously asked: "How did you know we would definitely come today?"

Translate: "Wang Yan asked curiously: \"How did you know we would definitely come today? \""

Qingya shook her head.

Translate: "Qingya shook her head."

"I don't know, but my duty is to receive the honored guests; whether you come or not, I will wait here until the auction officially begins—please follow me."

Translate: "\"I don't know, but my duty is to receive the honored guests well; whether you come or not, I will wait here until the auction officially begins. Please follow me. \""

While speaking, she gave Wang Yan a charming smile, walked ahead, and led the way.

Translate: "As she spoke, she gave Wang Yan another charming smile, walked ahead, and led the way."

Everyone followed suit and entered the Starlight Grand Auction House.

Translate: "Everyone followed suit and entered the Starlight Grand Auction House."

Inside the auction house it was just as before, with no advertising for today's top‑tier auction; under Qingya's guidance they walked straight inward, soon passing the previous bidding area and entering a spacious room.

Translate: "Inside the auction house it was just as before, with no advertisements for today's top‑tier auction. Led by Qingya, they kept walking inward, soon passing the area where they had previously bid, and arrived at a spacious room."

The room spans about two hundred square meters, its interior decorated with utmost luxury—precious woods, jade, and various ornaments that are obviously expensive at a glance.

Translate: "The room covered about two hundred square meters, its interior décor extravagantly luxurious, filled with precious wood, jade, and various ornaments whose high value was obvious at a glance."

After Shrek and the others waited a moment, the room suddenly darkened, the soul‑tool screen at the front emitted a soft golden glow, and a pleasant voice sounded.

Translate: "After Shilake and the others waited a moment, the room suddenly darkened; the soul‑tool screen at the front emitted a soft golden glow, and a melodious voice sounded."

"Welcome, honored guests, to the Starlight Auction House's top‑tier auction. Today we will present nine precious items, displaying them from lowest to highest value for your enjoyment. We hope you like them."

Translate: "\"Welcome, honored guests, to the Starlight Auction House top‑tier auction. Today we will present nine precious items for you, displaying them from low to high in value. We hope you will like them. \""

A beautiful girl in a red dress appeared at the center of the soul‑tool screen, smiling as she introduced herself: "Hello, honored guests, I am today's auctioneer Jiu Jiu. It's an honor to host this top‑tier auction. Your time is precious, so our auction begins now. Please, honored guests, appraise today's first item."

Translate: "A beautiful girl in a red dress appeared at the center of the soul‑tool screen, smiling as she introduced herself: \"Hello, honored guests; I am today's auctioneer, Jiu Jiu. I am honored to host this top‑tier auction. Your time is precious, so our auction begins now. Please, honored guests, appraise today's first item. \""

While speaking, she gave a sweet smile, made a gesture, and with a flick of her right hand invited the audience; instantly the scene shifted and the entire wall's soul‑tool screen displayed an item.

Translate: "As she spoke, she gave a sweet smile, made a gesture, and with a flick of her right hand inviting, the image shifted—the entire wall's soul‑tool screen now displayed an item."

Dai Yaoheng asked, somewhat surprised:

Translate: "Dai Yaoheng asked, somewhat surprised:"

"How is this auctioneer Jiu Jiu performing the imperial court rites of the Star Luo Empire?"

Translate: "\"How does this auctioneer Jiu Jiu perform the Star Net Empire court etiquette? \""

Qingya glanced at Dai Yaoheng, somewhat surprised.

Translate: "Qingya glanced at Dai Yaoheng, somewhat surprised."

"You have sharp eyes, honored guest—this auctioneer Jiu Jiu is actually the youngest sister of the current emperor."

Translate: "\"You have keen eyes, honored guest. In fact, auctioneer Jiu Jiu is the youngest sister of the present Star Net Empire emperor. \""

Everyone looked at each other, feeling utterly incredulous.

Translate: "Everyone looked at each other, feeling utterly incredulous."

Although they had all guessed that the background of the Starlight Auction House was not shallow, they never imagined it would be this deep.

Translate: "Although they had guessed that the background of the Starlight Auction House was not shallow, they never imagined it would be this deep."

What does it mean for a princess to serve as auctioneer? It suggests that the Starlight Auction House itself likely belongs to the Star Luo imperial family.

Translate: "A princess serving as auctioneer—what does that mean? It means the Starlight Auction House itself likely belongs to the Star Net Empire's royal family."

At the same time, Jiu Jiu's voice also came through.

Translate: "Meanwhile, amid the astonishment, Xu Jiujiu's voice also came through."

"Overlord Tiger Soul‑Refining Blade, an eight‑grade close‑range soul tool. Its material is extremely precious, including a right arm bone from a ten‑thousand‑year Overlord Tiger soul beast, which solidifies its soul‑bone skill Overlord Blade Slash and also boosts the attack power of similar soul skills by fifty percent."

Translate: "\"Overbearing Tiger Refining Soul Blade, an eighth‑level close‑body soul tool. Its material is extremely precious, including a right arm bone from a ten‑thousand‑year Overbearing Tiger soul beast, solidifying its soul‑bone skill Overblade Slash, and it can also boost the attack power of similar soul skills by fifty percent. \""

By the way, Dai Yaoheng really can't get over not knowing Jiu Jiu.

Translate: "By the way, Dai Yaoheng really couldn't get over not knowing Xu Jiujiu."

By the way, here's another thing I can't get over: according to my calculations, from the time Lao He fused with the Ice Emperor to the Snow Emperor auction was only about two months apart, and the Snow Emperor clearly went to look for the Ice Emperor after the fusion, but because the Ice Emperor had been fused, they never met.

Incidentally, another thing I can't get over: according to my calculations, from the time Lao He fused with the Ice Emperor to the Snow Emperor auction was only about two months apart, and the Snow Emperor clearly went to look for the Ice Emperor after the fusion, but because the Ice Emperor had been fused, they never met

By the way, another thing I can't get over: according to my calculation, from the Lao He–Ice Emperor fusion to the Snow Emperor auction was only about two months, and the Snow Emperor clearly went to look for the Ice Emperor after the fusion, but because the Ice Emperor had been fused, they never met.

By the way, another thing I can't get over: according to my calculations, from the Lao He–Ice Emperor fusion to the Snow Emperor auction was only about two months, and the Snow Emperor clearly went to look for the Ice Emperor after the fusion, but because the Ice Emperor had been fused, they never met.

Thus final translation: "By the way, another thing I can't get over: according to my calculations, from the Lao He–Ice Emperor fusion to the Snow Emperor auction was only about two months, and the Snow Emperor clearly went to look for the Ice Emperor after the fusion, but because the Ice Emperor had been fused, they never met."

We'll keep that.

In other words, from the Snow Emperor first taking human form, to happening to be found by a Titled Douluo (who just happened to have a divine platform and took her away), then being shipped to Star Luo City, and finally to Xu Jiawei deciding to auction her, the whole period amounts to no more than about two months.

Translate: "In other words, from the Snow Emperor's first taking human form to happening to be discovered by an Honored Douluo (who just happened to carry a Sealing Divine Platform and take her away), then being transported to Star Net City, and finally to Xu Jiawei deciding to auction her, the total time was no more than about two months."

(End of chapter)