Chapter 1652: Shocking Speculation! The Auction!

"This..."

Xu Jingming took a deep breath.

Above the Sovereign, there is actually a World Sovereign!

"Is there a realm above the World Sovereign?" he couldn't help asking.

"Yes."

Ye Li nodded, a hint of longing flickering in her cold, clear eyes:

"Above the World Sovereign lies the Origin Realm.

It is the level where one truly touches the primordial mysteries of the universe, approaching the Dao.

At this stage, one becomes one of the supreme beings in the universe, so rare it is terrifying.

At this realm, the worlds created by a World Sovereign

further evolve and expand, eventually forming an independent universe with a complete cycle of laws."

"An independent universe?!"

Xu Jingming sucked in a sharp breath, his pupils contracting slightly.

This completely surpassed his previous imagination.

Sovereigns condense divine realms; World Sovereigns perfect worlds.

This is already power capable of reshaping heaven and earth.

And the Origin Realm? It directly creates an entire universe?

What kind of unimaginable power is this?

It is like the creator gods of myth!

An idea surfaced involuntarily.

He couldn't help asking:

"Could the universe we currently inhabit be one created by some Origin Realm cultivator?"

"No."

As if anticipating this question, Ye Li shook her head gently:

"The endless starry expanse we inhabit is called the 'Primordial Universe.'

It is the origin and foundation of all things, holding the most primordial mysteries.

Only beings born and raised within the Primordial Universe

have the faintest chance to glimpse and break through into the Origin Realm.

But beings born within the 'Derived Universes' created by Origin Realm cultivators

are limited by the upper bounds of that universe's laws; their cultivation ceiling

can never rise beyond the World Sovereign Realm, forever unable to reach the Origin."

"So that's how it is..."

Xu Jingming slowly exhaled, his heart surging like a tidal wave of shock.

This information was simply too immense.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind like lightning.

After all,

he had originally crossed over from another world to Blue Star.

His original world—

could it have been within a universe created by an Origin Realm cultivator?

Could that Origin Realm cultivator's universe have been built precisely according to the Milky Way?

Otherwise, how could the two worlds be so similar?

"Jingming? Are you alright?"

Lin Qianxue, noticing Xu Jingming's daze, asked with concern.

Xu Jingming snapped back to reality, suppressing the storm within him, and said:

"I'm fine—just stunned by the power of the Origin Realm."

If his guess was true,

perhaps one day in the future, he might truly have a chance to return and see it.

But the thought passed in an instant.

He was now merely a newcomer who had just entered the Eternal Life stage.

World Sovereign, Origin Realm... too distant.

"When I first heard these secrets, I reacted even more strongly than you."

Ye Li smiled faintly, a rare trace of understanding softening her cold beauty:

"But don't reach for the stars.

World Sovereign, Origin—these are too distant for us.

Our goal is to steadily take each step before us.

First break through to Sovereign, then pursue the level of Supreme Sovereign."

"I understand, Senior Sister." Xu Jingming's eyes flickered slightly.

Perhaps this was true for others.

But for him,

with the Deep Blue System, reaching the pinnacle of the universe was merely a matter of time.

And at this moment, on the auction stage.

Seeing that numerous Immortal Gods had been drawn in by the attention.

The host, Mo Heng, continued speaking.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please remain calm."

She wore a professional smile:

"This drop of blood indeed comes from an Ancient Demon of the Sovereign rank.

This is beyond doubt.

However, it is not the original fluid.

It is a finished product, diluted ten thousand times through special techniques."

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Gods below, who had just been in a frenzy, instantly calmed.

"No wonder it could appear here!"

"I thought so—the true Sovereign-level treasures would never reach us Immortal-tier bidders."

"True."

"......"

Murmurs buzzed, but the atmosphere had clearly relaxed.

Resources across the entire Human Universe were layered and distributed.

The true top-tier items had long since flowed to the Dominators and even higher tiers.

They never reached the hands of this group of Immortal-tier beings.

"Even so."

Mo Heng raised her voice, drawing everyone's attention back:

"This drop of ten-thousand-fold diluted Demon blood.

Still contains unimaginable essence of demonic energy and bloodline origin information, rated SSS3!

For guests refining special bloodlines or comprehending Dark Laws, its benefits are incalculable!

This item's starting bid: six million credits!

Each raise must be no less than one hundred thousand credits!

Now—bidding begins!"

As her words ended,

The holographic projection screen's price numbers began to flash rapidly!

6.5 million! 7 million! 7.5 million!......

The price climbed swiftly, soon breaking the eight-million mark and continuing its steady rise.

Though diluted, the words "Sovereign-level" were a golden brand.

The attraction to Immortal Gods was lethal.

"Sovereign-level Demon blood! Quick! Secure it!"

A desperate voice rang directly in Xu Jingming's mind—it was Vera.

Her tiny spirit silhouette even appeared involuntarily on his shoulder.

Purple eyes fixed on the auction stage, she exclaimed excitedly:

"If you obtain it and absorb its essence,

your Demon bloodline power will undergo a qualitative transformation!"

"Demon bloodline......"

Xu Jingming had already been somewhat tempted.

His Purple Nightmare Demon Body had been stuck at the fifth layer for quite some time.

This diluted demon blood was precisely the breakthrough opportunity he needed.

Hearing Vera's words, he no longer hesitated.

He entered on the bidding device: 9 million.

9.3 million!

9.5 million!

9.7 million!

The counter flashed a few more times.

Seeing this, Xu Jingming frowned.

He raised his bid directly to 11 million!

The moment the number flashed up, the hall fell silent for an instant.

Many eyes turned toward his area.

"It's Xu Jingming!"

"He wants it too?"

"Forget it, let him have it."

"......"

Some Immortal Gods who had been determined to win now hesitated.

Xu Jingming himself was a prodigy, and behind him stood the Frost Crown Dominator.

To offend him over a drop of diluted demon blood was not worth it.

Moreover, this price was already high enough.

Some even exceeded their intrinsic value.

The price has temporarily stalled at 11 million.

Continuing to raise the bid would be somewhat uneconomical.

"11 million points! Is there a higher bid?

If not, this precious Blood of a Venerable Demon will be sold!"

Mo Heng on the podium continually guided the bidders.

Xu Jingming, seeing this, couldn't help but feel helpless.

But he understood this was a common tactic of auction houses.

Just as Mo Heng was about to begin the countdown, the number suddenly jumped: 12 million!

"Whoa, it seems there's a higher bid after all.

Esteemed guest, will you continue to raise your bid?"

Mo Heng's eyes lit up, then he turned to Xu Jingming and said.

Xu Jingming frowned and raised his bid again: 13 million.

The opponent showed no hesitation—the screen instantly displayed an astonishing number: 15 million!

The entire hall erupted in shock!

A single jump of 2 million! This was a determination to win at all costs!