Douluo Continent: Angel Saint Huo Yuhao

Chapter 269 Who Did I Provoke...?

"Thirty-six million!"

Tired of the repeated price increases and the accumulation of each step, Huo Yuhao directly raised the price by a full ten million, instantly silencing the uproar in the crowd and attracting many surprised and uncertain gazes.

Even if you have money, you can't just squander it like this!
Although Soul Masters can use Soul Bones as materials to create Soul Tools, and even integrate the skills attached to them into their attacks, the price of a Level 9 Soul Tool is only around ten million.

Those items that fetch tens of millions at auction are all rare and extraordinary treasures, and they even need the hype and atmosphere to sell for such prices. Just who is this young man and how does he have such a wealth?
"Uh... thirty-six million for the first time..."

The host was also taken aback by this arrogance and paused for a few seconds before continuing with the procedure.

However, at this price, no one else was willing to bid, and the Ice Burst Soul Bone successfully fell into Huo Yuhao's hands.

"Let's congratulate this special guest on winning bid number 48—"

As the host deliberately dragged out his voice, Huo Yuhao and the others clearly felt the gazes around them turn cold instantly. Many people with sensitive identities immediately retreated behind the crowd, afraid of being dragged into the conflict and having their private matters exposed.

'These guys!'

Ye Guyi's expression changed, clearly not expecting the situation to take this turn. She immediately raised her hand to block Huo Yuhao: "Does the Aodu Chamber of Commerce intend to break the rules?"

We will keep guests' identities confidential and remain neutral under all circumstances.

These two golden rules have accompanied the entire chamber of commerce for nearly a century. How come they suddenly changed their minds?
"Ahem~ Please don't be nervous, guest~"

The host offered gentle words of comfort, but then gestured for two teams of Soul Masters dressed in black robes to surround Huo Yuhao and the others: "After all, this is a sensitive time, and we can't risk our lives for a little bit of profit..."

As he spoke, he and the other soul masters removed their equipment to conceal their auras, revealing soul power fluctuations at least six levels, causing an uproar and commotion.

The host standing on the stage, pandering to the crowd, actually possessed seven spirit rings, making him a level seven powerhouse, just like the first person in each of the two queues!
'They can actually raise so many high-level thugs… Indeed, the profits from smuggling are enormous.'

Ye Guyi almost drew her longsword amidst the needle-like threat, but remembering her identity as an angel, she obediently suppressed her fighting spirit.

It's best to keep a low profile in Mingdu, this den of snakes, lest someone who has pushed the limits of their abilities come knocking on your door.

"Tell me~"

After demonstrating his strength, the host adopted an air of complete control: "Are you military spies, or are you from—the Evening Water Alliance?"

As he finished speaking, the guests who had stepped back from the open space all looked at him with pity.

Since the other party dared to say such things, they clearly did not intend to let Huo Yuhao and the others return alive.

There were over twenty level six Soul Douluos, three level seven Soul Douluos, and hidden Soul Guidance Devices scattered throughout the area. Only eight-ring Soul Douluos would have a chance to break through in this situation; even if these individuals were strong, they were unlikely to surpass seven-ring Soul Douluos.

"They're definitely going to die now..."

Some people in the crowd lowered their voices and hid themselves even further.

However, this action was noticed instantly by Huo Yuhao, who was slightly distracted, and he glanced over from a distance.

'This aura seems somewhat familiar?'

Huo Yuhao's eyes showed a thoughtful expression, but he didn't dwell on it. He was currently busy spreading his mental energy to detect and record the surrounding array; he would deal with other things after he finished his task.

"Guest...please respond!"

After waiting for a long time without receiving a reply, the host, who had maintained a gentle smile throughout, began to lose his temper, his expression immediately turning cold: "You won't accept the toast? Then take him down!"

The Soul Masters surrounding them were clearly no ordinary people; they rushed forward all at once at the presiding officer's command, demonstrating their exceptional training.

Freezing, paralysis, slowing down...

Dozens of precisely controlled soul-guided rays instantly transformed into a rain of light, enveloping Huo Yuhao. "Hmph~"

In the instant the dense barrage of attacks rained down, the auspicious beast glided forward half a step, and layer upon layer of bright halos unfolded from beneath its feet, supporting a domain of chaotic energy:

"Annoying thing!"

boom!
The scorching flames spread wildly, transforming into a surging, overwhelming force that engulfed all attacks.

At the same time, terrifying pressure, encompassing attributes, spirit, body, and a whole host of other areas, descended from the sky, slamming the Soul Masters, who had just set off, to the ground.

"how come…"

The team members, all wearing soul-guided devices, struggled desperately on the ground, only to be horrified to find themselves pinned to the ground by an invisible giant hand, with even the act of propping themselves up proving futile.

Even now, the auspicious beast has not made any extra moves; it has simply used the power of its domain to easily subdue a group of people on the spot.

"Pressure? No... wait! There's also weight!"

The two level-seven guards in charge of the rear exchanged a glance, their expressions changing instantly, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

Gravity soul skill!

This kind of soul skill can be said to belong to the same category as skills such as damage immunity and teleportation. They are all abilities involving rules, which are rare and powerful.

But the skill this girl is using right now is not just that simple; it also applies to the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit, and even involves powerful pressure on attributes.

"Light!"

The voice of the auspicious beast suddenly interrupted their conversation. Her long hair was already flying naturally amidst the fluctuations of soul power. She reached out and lightly covered her right eye, while the golden light deep within her left eye suddenly intensified, obscuring their vision.

Danger!

Their pupils constricted simultaneously, and they instantly broke free of their soul-guided protective shields.

However, the light membrane that had just been erected began to emit blue smoke within the golden light, and the soul power used to support it was rapidly dissolving.

The next moment, the auspicious beast gently waved its hand, covering the light in its left eye. Crimson flames rolled out from the depths of its right pupil, accompanied by a cold voice: "Fire!"

laugh--

To their utter astonishment, the protective shield, which stood at the seventh level and could withstand the onslaught of a Soul Saint's true form, ignited in the flames, leaving them trapped inside as if in hell.

Even the soul power that rushed to the surface of the body to act as a shield... was burning!
"Ugh...!"

Amid two inhuman screams, the auspicious beast then covered its eyes with its palm, and the vertical lines between its brows cracked slightly amidst the terrifying fluctuations.

A faint crimson-gold light flickered, and even before it revealed its power, it made the host facing her tremble, his face turn deathly pale, and his voice choked into a hoarse strain: "No, wait... please..."

"Whoo~"

As if they had been waiting for him to say those words, the terrifying aura that had almost killed him instantly dissipated, along with the pressure that had been weighing on everyone.

However, the auspicious beast's bright eyes were still quietly watching him.

"thump--"

Amidst the relief of narrowly escaping death and lingering terror, the host collapsed weakly to his knees on the stage, tentatively raising his hands, cold sweat pouring down his face: "M...Sir?"

(End of this chapter)