NOVPUBAt this moment, Lin Tianming’s eyes were burning with passion as he stared eagerly at the Sky Rainbow Fruit, impatient to claim it for himself.
Before this, he had consumed a Qingyu Fruit, pushing his cultivation to the peak of the Foundation Establishment Fifth Level. If he were to get this fruit, he was highly confident he could step into the Foundation Establishment Sixth Level Realm with a single leap.
In the venue, as everyone marveled, Xue Chong spoke up to remind them, "Fellow cultivators, it’s time to start bidding!"
Hearing this, the cultivators snapped to their senses and began calling out their bids.
In an instant, the price surged like towering waves, each bid higher than the last, and it quickly reached twenty-three thousand Spirit Stones.
Inside the VIP room, Lin Tianming’s face was glowing as he watched the intense bidding unfold, ready to join the auction.
"Twenty-five thousand Spirit Stones!"
The familiar dominant tone and bidding style, instantly raising the bid by two thousand Spirit Stones, silenced the cultivators with shallower pockets.
Nevertheless, there were still many wealthy individuals present. Facing this rare Sky Rainbow Fruit, no one knew when they’d encounter such an opportunity again.
"Twenty-five thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!"
"Twenty-five thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones!"
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Lin Tianming was determined to win, and several other cultivators were not to be outdone. Each raise was at least three hundred Spirit Stones—under such a frenzied atmosphere, the price continued to climb.
At this point, not many cultivators with both the intention and financial resources to bid remained. Including Lin Tianming, only a mere five people were left, each with at least Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer Cultivation and considered outstanding among their peers.
Within the venue, the intense bidding thrilled some of the lower-level cultivators who were watching.
When Lin Tianming once again called out a bid of twenty-eight thousand Spirit Stones, the atmosphere reached a new climax. Many cultivators looked towards the VIP room where Tian Ming was situated with envious expressions.
Because the bidder was too conspicuous. Earlier, when bidding for the Heavenly Water Gem, Lin Tianming’s VIP room had attracted the attention of many cultivators. This time, the price of the Sky Rainbow Fruit was even higher.
Nearly thirty thousand Spirit Stones—a price already comparable to one Foundation Establishment Pill, and there was still room for it to rise.
Following a brief silence, two of the five bidding cultivators bowed out, leaving only Lin Tianming and two others from different VIP rooms contesting for the Sky Rainbow Fruit.
By this time, ordinary cultivators could only watch; the price was too high, surpassing the fruit’s intrinsic value.
However, during the era of the beast tide, the price of all treasures grew to some extent, especially for Spiritual Objects that could enhance cultivation—those prices were even more exorbitant.
Having come across such a treasure, the cultivators from powerful families, willing to spare no expense, could likely drive the price even higher.
Clearly, Lin Tianming and the two bidding cultivators were among such individuals.
At this moment, with Lin Tianming raising the price once more, a new round of bidding began.
"Thirty-one thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!"
As soon as the price was announced, many cultivators in the venue were so shocked they couldn’t help but curse inwardly.
"Such profligacy!"
Qin Xi included, was also stunned by his bid and couldn’t help muttering to herself, "What kind of monster is this guy?"
Unaware of this, Lin Tianming’s expression was resolute, facing the pressing bids from the opposing cultivators; he had to secure the item no matter what.
The reason for his madness was crystal clear—he knew that under the current circumstances, nothing was more solid than cultivation.
In preparation for the upcoming battles, what did Spirit Stones matter? Life was more important than anything.
In such a situation, he couldn’t care less about squandering wealth or whether the price was worth it. His sole focus was on obtaining the Sky Rainbow Fruit to push his cultivation to the Foundation Establishment Sixth Level Realm.
Regaining his focus, the cultivators opposite him called out their next bids. However, judging by their tones, both seemed to lack confidence; evidently, they were overwhelmed by Lin Tianming’s extravagant bidding style.
At this time, Lin Tianming chuckled and his loud voice resonated throughout the venue. 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝘱𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
"Thirty-four thousand Spirit Stones!"
Upon hearing this, the venue fell into sudden silence. Everyone, including Xue Chong and the cultivators enjoying the spectacle, was mute—to the point where one could hear a pin drop in the empty venue.
A few breaths passed, and as the impactful scene remained still, no sound came from the two other competitive VIP rooms.
Seeing this, Lin Tianming’s face was calm. As no one else spoke up, he promptly reminded Xue Chong that the time for the auction had elapsed.
"Xue, the time is up. If no one else is bidding, then the Sky Rainbow Fruit belongs to me!"
Hearing this, Xue Chong finally came around, and the cultivators in the venue regained their senses, waiting for Xue Chong to announce the outcome.
Xue Chong smiled awkwardly and then declared the result of the auction, settling the dust.
Inside the VIP room, hearing that he had won the bid, Lin Tianming breathed a sigh of relief. He then took out thirty-four thousand Spirit Stones and threw them down to Xue Chong below.
Xue Chong caught the Spirit Stones, verified the count, and then tossed the Sky Rainbow Fruit in its Jade Box down to Lin Tianming’s VIP room.
Lin Tianming waved his sleeve and caught the Jade Box securely, then eagerly opened it.
Looking at the brightly colored Sky Rainbow Fruit with its radiating aura, he couldn’t help swallowing before stowing it away.
At that moment, Qin Xi congratulated him, "Congratulations, Lin, on acquiring the treasure. It seems breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Sixth Level is now well within reach, isn’t it?"
