Chapter 83 Chapter 83 - When Things Go Awry (1/2)

CHAPTER 83

WHEN THINGS GO AWRY

Lino sat in the corner of the auction house, growing ever so numb to the headache-inducing prices that his items were being sold for. One after another, the pile just kept on growing till the point he simply couldn't be bothered to count any longer. With his mind already off to the near future and the war itself, he appeared slightly dazed.

Moment by moment, the auction continued heating up as the remaining [Rare] and [Unique] items were sold off. A few among the audience who were yet to place the bet grew fidgety as they knew what was the last item: an [Epic] grade one. Something that's as rare as feathers of a Phoenix. They stared intently as the woman atop the platform smiled flirtatiously.

”The next item is the last of the auction,” she said. ”And, as they say, we saved the best for last. [Swallower of Skies] is a Level 90 sword, perfect for those of you who aim for speed. Bring it up.” as the cloth atop the table was unveiled and sword beneath shown, it took but a moment for the entire place to fall silent; yet, just that moment later, it erupted in chatter, noise booming all throughout.

[Swallower of Skies - Epic]

Level: 90

Damage: 4180-5833

Magic Damage: 1820-2400

+100% to Hand Speed

+20% to Agility

+10 Agility

+15 Speed

Special Effect: infusing the Sword with Qi will unleash pseudo-Sword Lights in a quarter a mile range

Special Effect: attacking will automatically create blurry afterimages as to simulate the unparalleled speed

Special Effect: sword can evolve 2 times by being infused with enough Sky Qi - 1/10,000

Note: Unparalleled in its range, the Swallower is beyond sharp and quick, perfect for swordmasters.

Even Lino was jolted to reality by the erupting cheers, causing him to sigh. By the time he came to, he realized that the price was already at 500 million, surpassing the best-selling totem by a hundred million already. He couldn't be bothered to stand there any longer so he quietly left, departing from the arena-like auction house and coming to the open field shortly after. It was well beyond midnight, moon in its silver hue hanging high up in the sky, surrounded by countless stars. There was a trace of meek breeze brushing past one's cheeks, yet the temperature remained on the higher end. Lino looked up toward the sky and wondered how he was going to spend the remaining two and a half months before his promised return. I suppose I ought to start cultivating seriously... I should reach at least Mid Mythic Realm before the war, as otherwise I don't think I'd be as useful...

”You should get ready.” robotic voice suddenly echoed inside his mind, startling him.

”For what?” Lino asked, frowning.

”I sense immense amount of Devil Qi inside the arena and the surrounding forests.” Lino nearly slipped over and fell, rolling his eyes so hard they nearly got stuck in the back of his skull.

”Holy shit, and you thought NOW was the good time to tell me?!!! What the fuck do you want me to do?!”

”...”

”Right, now you go quiet. Screw you. I hope you break your freaking spine.” Lino mumbled curses lowly before turning around and going to the backstage entrance of the arena were Ava was. He knew that there was no time to lose. The hell are they doing here though? Can't they tell that it's a massive gathering of cultivators of all things? Ugh, whatever. Lino quickly found Ava who was sitting with glee plastered on her face, eyes shining in gold as she counted the sheer amount of resources inside the few Void Rings atop of her palms.

”Hey.” startled, she nearly slapped Lino silly until she realized it was him.

”Hey my ass! Don't startle me like that!”

”... quite the --ugh, no time for that. Let's go.”

”Go where?” Ava asked, slightly confused.

”... I sensed overbearing amounts of Devil Qi around this place. It's about to boom.”

”:..”