Douluo Continent: The Twin Sons of the Styx River, Shaking the World and Destroying the Heavens

Chapter 266 Tang Wutong is Auctioned
Just as she crouched down, before she could crawl forward an inch, a blue arc of electricity struck her back with a sharp "crack." A violent numbness mixed with a tearing pain instantly swept over her entire body. Meng Hongchen's body jerked violently, and a suppressed groan escaped her throat.

Immediately afterwards, more electric currents coiled around his limbs like venomous snakes, every inch of his skin felt like it was being pierced by countless steel needles, and even the gaps in his bones felt excruciatingly painful.

But she endured the excruciating pain of the electric current and crawled forward with difficulty for a few seconds. Just as her fingertips touched the ground in front of her, there was a sudden "buzz" above her head, and a blade as thin as a cicada's wing fell down without warning, slicing a long, thin gash on her bare arm.

Blood gushed out instantly, sliding down his arm and dripping onto the blue earth, merging with the leaping arcs of electricity and creating an eerie red and blue halo.

When she finally reached the top, Meng Hongchen's body was covered with countless wounds. Arms, back, calves... every exposed part of her skin was covered with scratches of varying depths, some still bleeding, others charred black by electric current.

She lay on the ground, barely able to lift a finger, only her chest rising and falling weakly, a testament to her perseverance. Her wounds healed at a visible speed; the charred flesh receded, the scratches vanished, and even the last trace of pain disappeared.

A cold, clear notification sounded in my mind:
"The fourth of the Nine Trials of the Ice God: Overgrown with Ice Thorns has been completed."

"You must pass through three trials barefoot. The first trial is on an ice surface with occasional ice spikes; the second trial is on a path paved with lava; and the third trial is a road filled with lightning, and you must not use your martial spirit throughout the entire process."

"Reward: Soul Power increased by one level, Ice God Affinity increased by 10%"

A warm, gentle energy instantly surged into her limbs and bones, causing Meng Hongchen's soul power to surge like a tidal wave. The barrier of level ninety-four shattered instantly, and her momentum climbed steadily, eventually stabilizing at level ninety-five—the realm of a Super Douluo. She slowly stood up, feeling the unprecedented power within her body, a hint of relief after surviving a calamity flashing in her eyes.

Several months ago, on the stone walls of the Sun Moon Empire's underground prison, the flickering light of torches cast shadows. Tang Wutong had just awoke from a brief coma when the cold chains on her wrists were suddenly yanked off. Before she could even see the person's face, a brute force dragged her forward, the chains scraping against the rough ground with a grating sound.

"Where are you taking me?" Tang Wutong struggled, trying to mobilize her soul power, but found that her meridians were being suppressed by something, and she couldn't gather any power. The prison door behind her slammed shut, completely isolating her from the familiar darkness. Ahead was only an endless, deep tunnel, and a hand tightly gripping the chains, brooking no resistance.

Tang Wutong's head was covered with a coarse cloth, but the dragging force did not lessen at all, and she was led away from the depths of the prison with unsteady steps.

Once those figures had completely disappeared at the end of the passageway, Ju Zi turned around and looked at the woman in the plain-colored dress beside her. Her tone was calm but carried an unquestionable meaning: "Miss Shangguan, she is now in your care."

The woman addressed as "Miss Shangguan" nodded slightly, a cold glint flashing in her eyes, and a cryptic smile curving her lips: "Then thank you very much."

The Crown Auction House, the largest auction house in the Sun Moon Empire, is also one of the properties of the current Empress Xu Tianzhen. Its style differs greatly from ordinary auction houses, displaying extreme extravagance. This auction is currently being conducted by a female auctioneer in a light purple gown. She appears to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, possessing an elegant and refined demeanor. The slit in her gown reveals a pair of long, full, snow-white legs, adding a touch of alluring charm. Every gesture exudes poise and grace.

This was a common tactic at auctions—after all, the majority of powerful individuals on the continent were male, and even if some female powerful individuals were present, this kind of attire was not vulgar at all, but rather particularly eye-catching.

The female auctioneer's voice was equally beautiful and melodious, like silver beads falling onto a porcelain plate, crisp and pleasant to the ear. Xu Tianzhen was also in a private box. She had changed into ordinary clothes, a plain brocade robe that accentuated her slender figure, and a thin veil covered her face, revealing only a pair of calm and deep eyes. She silently looked down at the bustling auction scene below through the glass window of the box. No one knew that this empress would appear here so quietly.

The arrival of Xu Tianzhen and the others did not distract her. The female auctioneer continued, her voice as clear and pleasant as ever: "Distinguished guests, we have finally reached our final round of auction. The items in this round are somewhat special, which may surprise you, but please do not be surprised. We can guarantee the legitimate source of all our items."

She paused briefly, her gaze sweeping across the room, before slowly saying, "The final item up for auction is a person, a powerful Soul Master servant. To be precise, it's a Soul Master that our country captured earlier."

The female auctioneer clapped her hands, and footsteps immediately came from behind the gold and red curtain.

Soon, a female Soul Master was led out. Her neck, wrists, waist, and ankles were all locked in cold shackles. Every step she took made a soft clanging sound as the shackles clattered together.

The woman had long, flowing pinkish-blue hair that cascaded down to her waist. Her face was exquisitely beautiful, with rare heterochromatic eyes—her left eye was as clear as an icy lake, while her right eye shimmered like a peach petal. Beneath her thick, long eyelashes, her eyes, though dim, still revealed a former brightness and wisdom. Her appearance and temperament were gentle and serene, yet a trace of lingering sorrow remained between her brows. She wore a close-fitting outfit made of ice silk, with pink, gold, and moon white as the main colors, which further accentuated her graceful figure.

The moment the female Soul Master appeared, the entire scene fell into a brief silence.

Absolutely stunning.

She was truly a beauty, and it would not be an exaggeration to describe her as having the beauty to make fish sink and geese fall from the sky, or as having the beauty to make a nation tremble with envy.

After a brief silence, the arena erupted in noise, with exclamations and discussions rising and falling. Many people's eyes were filled with obvious excitement, their gazes fixed on the female soul master, and the air seemed to become hotter.

Xu Tianzhen and the others were also stunned on the spot.

No one expected to encounter such a... bizarre auction.

Auctioning servants is not unusual, after all, auction houses are known for bidding on anything, but this woman in front of them was far too eye-catching—not only was she stunningly beautiful, but the aura she exuded also made Xu Tianzhen and the others secretly tremble.

This is at least a Contra-level powerhouse!
How could someone like that be reduced to being auctioned off?

The female auctioneer above clapped her hands lightly, the crisp sound instantly silencing the noise in the room. With a polite smile on her face, she naturally drew everyone's attention back to herself as she looked around.