Chapter 74: The Rainbow Dao Pill
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Chapter 74: The Rainbow Dao Pill
This is the heart of a D-Grade manatee of the Evergreen planet, Vocrich said, motioning at the green, glowing orb. It carries healing properties so strong that it can heal even the users Dao and bring people back from the very precipice of death. Moreover, meditating on it can give insights into the Dao of Life. It is a priceless item for large sects or life-attuned cultivators under the D-Grade. The starting price is one million credits.
There must have been word of this thing beforehand because many people rushed to bid. Several factions in the crowd pooled their resources and called out prices, climbing to two million before the shouting stopped. The winner so far was the suited bald man from before.
However, as it wasnt the last item, Jack didnt bid.
Two million five hundred, the elephant scion called out. She was humanoid with thick, gray, wrinkled skin, standing at nine feet tall and bearing a physique somewhere between a humans and an elephants. She also had wide ears and a trunk in place of her nose, while her fingers were short and stubby.
She basically looked like a humanoid elephant.
And she won the Manatee Heart. Everyone else that might have been interested in betting was already out of money.
Vocrich took the stage again, carrying a covered item in his palm and smiling from ear to ear. It was a bittersweet smile, too, almost making Jack feel sentimental before he mentally punched through the charm.
Our auction is coming to an end, ladies and gentlemen, he declared sadly, which quickly turned into enthusiasm. However, the last item is also the crown of this auction. An item that has never appeared in Integration Auctions before. The legendary pill to help form a Dao Seed and breakthrough to the E-Grade faster, saving months or years of effort without harming your foundation. If youre talented enough, it could even let you break through before the end of the Integration Tournament!This chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.
He paused for dramatic effect, then theatrically pulled the fabric covering the item in his palm. Jacks eyes widened. People shouted. A rainbow-colored light shone out, along with an aura of serenity that made everyone want to cultivate on the spot. Jack felt one with himself, the world, and his Dao. It was a truly wondrous feeling.
The Rainbow Dao Pill! Vocrich shouted over the clamor. Produced by a C-Grade alchemist of the Hand of God, this pill can greatly accelerate the process of forming a Dao Seed for anyone who swallows it. You cant find this in the market! And the starting price is only a million credits! Who can offer more?
Jack knew this was the item he had been waiting for. Winning the tournament was unlikely because Rufus Emberheart stood at the peak, unshakable and unfathomable. But if he could break through to the E-Grade
And everyone else had spent a lot of credits already. Once again, Jack felt he owed the Sage a favor.
One million credits, he called out.
Two million credits, Rufus Emberheart announced calmly. Jack met his gaze. The leonines eyes hid absolute certainty of victory, mocking Jack for daring to stand against him.
But Jack wouldnt go down without a fight. After all, this was the last item in the auction; if he didnt get it, what was he supposed to do with all his money?
Do you have any spare credits, Edgar? he asked, to which Edgar nodded.
Less than a hundred thousand.
Okay, Jack replied before raising his voice. Two million two hundred!
Three million credits.
Rufuss voice fell like a guillotine. Jack was speechless. Two million credits would be enough? Bullshit! He glared at the Sage, who only smiled back.
Suddenly, Vivis voice cut through the clamor.
The Flame River will assist our allies, she said. A member of her faction appeared from the corridor, stepping into Jacks balcony and whispering something to his ear. We can lend you three million, was all the man said. But we hope you can pay it back.
In the next moment, his heart steeled. That was the future, and this was the present. He would just do his best.
He stared at Rufus Emberheart, who, for the first time, stared back. His arms remained crossed, but there was tension in them now. His eyes held deep dissatisfaction.
Unlike Jack, he wouldnt borrow money. His Dao was the express opposite of receiving outside help. What he could do was commandeer the money of his underlings, but unfortunately, he had run out of underlings.
He had already used the funds of Gan Salin and Shard Presht. The Ice Peak had used everything they had to buy the lotustheyd even borrowed from him.
Actually, Rufus must have been regretting that decision now. If he hadnt helped Alexander win over Vivi, he could have won the Rainbow Dao Pill. Unfortunately for him, what was done was done.
This Rainbow Dao Pill is very important to me, he said, looking straight at Jack. Rescind your bid.
Jack frowned. Is this a threat? he replied. Rufus Emberheart did not respond. He simply maintained his glare. The Dao of Supremacy was above asking for favors, but it wasnt above securing supremacy in any way possible.
Surprisingly, Vocrich stepped up. I have to ask all guests to maintain decorum, he said steadily. The Hand of God will not tolerate injustice from anyone. Bids are not rescindable. The Rainbow Dao Pill is sold to Jack Rust for six million and seven hundred thousand credits. Congratulations.
Not only did he speak up against Rufus, but he also ended the bidding war on the spot.
Jack threw him a grateful stare, which Vocrich shrugged off. Unlike the tournament officials, it seemed that the Hand of God wasnt going to favor anyone.
However, Rufus Emberheart didnt relent. Well? he insisted, looking at Jack. In truth, there was no need to directly rescind the bid; there were a thousand ways to do this if Jack wanted to. But he did not. He refused to bow to anyones threats. He had already chosen the road of not submitting to the scions.
He would win this tournament and use his strength to cement himself and his faction in the volatile System worldand when the Animal Kingdom came, he would be so strong that theyd rather befriend than kill him.
Jack smiled. Are threats all you can do? Where is your supremacy? he asked mockingly.
Rufus took a moment to reply, but when he did, his voice was bitter. No matter what he said, he had already been humiliated by making a threat and Jack refusing to yield. Supremacy is in the heart. A clown like you could never understand it.
A clown with the Rainbow Dao Pill, Jack retorted, then laughed. I hope your minion enjoys his lotus, Rufus.
Rufus Emberheart was shimmering as his last name indicated. He took a deep breath. The aura of the Dao exited his body, remaining constrained around him and helping calm his mind. His air of supremacy, that had faltered before, regained its splendor.
You will regret these words, he said simply, threatening Jack yet again, then closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair as if none of this concerned him.
Jack looked at him and said nothing more. Everyone else didnt dare butt into the fight. Things could have ended there.
But they didnt. A single piece of poop flew slowly, tumbling through the air. Everyone who saw it widened their eyes and opened their mouths as if in slow motion. Nobody stopped it. The piece of poop crossed the venue to land gracefully on Rufus Emberhearts chest.
Plop.
Brock laughed. Gan Salin and Shard Presht gaped, then took a step back. Everyone gasped. The leonine opened his eyes and looked down. His aura exploded. His Dao roiled. Several dog guards streamed into the room. Vocrich shouted something.
Rufus Emberheart jumped to his feet and waved a paw towards Jacks balcony. The giant phantom of a lions paw coalesced in mid-air and flew forward, carrying irresistible momentum. It was stronger than anything hed shown in the tournament. Before anyone could even blink, the paw crashed down on Brock, seeking to squash him like a bug.
Jack flashed before Brock and smashed out a meteor punch. The two strikes collided. The world exploded.
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Chapter 74: The Rainbow Dao Pill
This is the heart of a D-Grade manatee of the Evergreen planet, Vocrich said, motioning at the green, glowing orb. It carries healing properties so strong that it can heal even the users Dao and bring people back from the very precipice of death. Moreover, meditating on it can give insights into the Dao of Life. It is a priceless item for large sects or life-attuned cultivators under the D-Grade. The starting price is one million credits.
There must have been word of this thing beforehand because many people rushed to bid. Several factions in the crowd pooled their resources and called out prices, climbing to two million before the shouting stopped. The winner so far was the suited bald man from before.
However, as it wasnt the last item, Jack didnt bid.
Two million five hundred, the elephant scion called out. She was humanoid with thick, gray, wrinkled skin, standing at nine feet tall and bearing a physique somewhere between a humans and an elephants. She also had wide ears and a trunk in place of her nose, while her fingers were short and stubby.
She basically looked like a humanoid elephant.
And she won the Manatee Heart. Everyone else that might have been interested in betting was already out of money.
Vocrich took the stage again, carrying a covered item in his palm and smiling from ear to ear. It was a bittersweet smile, too, almost making Jack feel sentimental before he mentally punched through the charm.
Our auction is coming to an end, ladies and gentlemen, he declared sadly, which quickly turned into enthusiasm. However, the last item is also the crown of this auction. An item that has never appeared in Integration Auctions before. The legendary pill to help form a Dao Seed and breakthrough to the E-Grade faster, saving months or years of effort without harming your foundation. If youre talented enough, it could even let you break through before the end of the Integration Tournament!This chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.
He paused for dramatic effect, then theatrically pulled the fabric covering the item in his palm. Jacks eyes widened. People shouted. A rainbow-colored light shone out, along with an aura of serenity that made everyone want to cultivate on the spot. Jack felt one with himself, the world, and his Dao. It was a truly wondrous feeling.
The Rainbow Dao Pill! Vocrich shouted over the clamor. Produced by a C-Grade alchemist of the Hand of God, this pill can greatly accelerate the process of forming a Dao Seed for anyone who swallows it. You cant find this in the market! And the starting price is only a million credits! Who can offer more?
Jack knew this was the item he had been waiting for. Winning the tournament was unlikely because Rufus Emberheart stood at the peak, unshakable and unfathomable. But if he could break through to the E-Grade
And everyone else had spent a lot of credits already. Once again, Jack felt he owed the Sage a favor.
One million credits, he called out.
Two million credits, Rufus Emberheart announced calmly. Jack met his gaze. The leonines eyes hid absolute certainty of victory, mocking Jack for daring to stand against him.
But Jack wouldnt go down without a fight. After all, this was the last item in the auction; if he didnt get it, what was he supposed to do with all his money?
Do you have any spare credits, Edgar? he asked, to which Edgar nodded.
Less than a hundred thousand.
Okay, Jack replied before raising his voice. Two million two hundred!
Three million credits.
Rufuss voice fell like a guillotine. Jack was speechless. Two million credits would be enough? Bullshit! He glared at the Sage, who only smiled back.
Suddenly, Vivis voice cut through the clamor.
The Flame River will assist our allies, she said. A member of her faction appeared from the corridor, stepping into Jacks balcony and whispering something to his ear. We can lend you three million, was all the man said. But we hope you can pay it back.
In the next moment, his heart steeled. That was the future, and this was the present. He would just do his best.
He stared at Rufus Emberheart, who, for the first time, stared back. His arms remained crossed, but there was tension in them now. His eyes held deep dissatisfaction.
Unlike Jack, he wouldnt borrow money. His Dao was the express opposite of receiving outside help. What he could do was commandeer the money of his underlings, but unfortunately, he had run out of underlings.
He had already used the funds of Gan Salin and Shard Presht. The Ice Peak had used everything they had to buy the lotustheyd even borrowed from him.
Actually, Rufus must have been regretting that decision now. If he hadnt helped Alexander win over Vivi, he could have won the Rainbow Dao Pill. Unfortunately for him, what was done was done.
This Rainbow Dao Pill is very important to me, he said, looking straight at Jack. Rescind your bid.
Jack frowned. Is this a threat? he replied. Rufus Emberheart did not respond. He simply maintained his glare. The Dao of Supremacy was above asking for favors, but it wasnt above securing supremacy in any way possible.
Surprisingly, Vocrich stepped up. I have to ask all guests to maintain decorum, he said steadily. The Hand of God will not tolerate injustice from anyone. Bids are not rescindable. The Rainbow Dao Pill is sold to Jack Rust for six million and seven hundred thousand credits. Congratulations.
Not only did he speak up against Rufus, but he also ended the bidding war on the spot.
Jack threw him a grateful stare, which Vocrich shrugged off. Unlike the tournament officials, it seemed that the Hand of God wasnt going to favor anyone.
However, Rufus Emberheart didnt relent. Well? he insisted, looking at Jack. In truth, there was no need to directly rescind the bid; there were a thousand ways to do this if Jack wanted to. But he did not. He refused to bow to anyones threats. He had already chosen the road of not submitting to the scions.
He would win this tournament and use his strength to cement himself and his faction in the volatile System worldand when the Animal Kingdom came, he would be so strong that theyd rather befriend than kill him.
Jack smiled. Are threats all you can do? Where is your supremacy? he asked mockingly.
Rufus took a moment to reply, but when he did, his voice was bitter. No matter what he said, he had already been humiliated by making a threat and Jack refusing to yield. Supremacy is in the heart. A clown like you could never understand it.
A clown with the Rainbow Dao Pill, Jack retorted, then laughed. I hope your minion enjoys his lotus, Rufus.
Rufus Emberheart was shimmering as his last name indicated. He took a deep breath. The aura of the Dao exited his body, remaining constrained around him and helping calm his mind. His air of supremacy, that had faltered before, regained its splendor.
You will regret these words, he said simply, threatening Jack yet again, then closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair as if none of this concerned him.
Jack looked at him and said nothing more. Everyone else didnt dare butt into the fight. Things could have ended there.
But they didnt. A single piece of poop flew slowly, tumbling through the air. Everyone who saw it widened their eyes and opened their mouths as if in slow motion. Nobody stopped it. The piece of poop crossed the venue to land gracefully on Rufus Emberhearts chest.
Plop.
Brock laughed. Gan Salin and Shard Presht gaped, then took a step back. Everyone gasped. The leonine opened his eyes and looked down. His aura exploded. His Dao roiled. Several dog guards streamed into the room. Vocrich shouted something.
Rufus Emberheart jumped to his feet and waved a paw towards Jacks balcony. The giant phantom of a lions paw coalesced in mid-air and flew forward, carrying irresistible momentum. It was stronger than anything hed shown in the tournament. Before anyone could even blink, the paw crashed down on Brock, seeking to squash him like a bug.
Jack flashed before Brock and smashed out a meteor punch. The two strikes collided. The world exploded.
Chapter 74: The Rainbow Dao PillThis is the heart of a D-Grade manatee of the Evergreen planet, Vocrich said, motioning at the green, glowing orb. It carries healing properties so strong that it can heal even the users Dao and bring people back from the very precipice of death. Moreover, meditating on it can give insights into the Dao of Life. It is a priceless item for large sects or life-attuned cultivators under the D-Grade. The starting price is one million credits.There must have been word of this thing beforehand because many people rushed to bid. Several factions in the crowd pooled their resources and called out prices, climbing to two million before the shouting stopped. The winner so far was the suited bald man from before.However, as it wasnt the last item, Jack didnt bid.Two million five hundred, the elephant scion called out. She was humanoid with thick, gray, wrinkled skin, standing at nine feet tall and bearing a physique somewhere between a humans and an elephants. She also had wide ears and a trunk in place of her nose, while her fingers were short and stubby.She basically looked like a humanoid elephant.And she won the Manatee Heart. Everyone else that might have been interested in betting was already out of money.Vocrich took the stage again, carrying a covered item in his palm and smiling from ear to ear. It was a bittersweet smile, too, almost making Jack feel sentimental before he mentally punched through the charm.Our auction is coming to an end, ladies and gentlemen, he declared sadly, which quickly turned into enthusiasm. However, the last item is also the crown of this auction. An item that has never appeared in Integration Auctions before. The legendary pill to help form a Dao Seed and breakthrough to the E-Grade faster, saving months or years of effort without harming your foundation. If youre talented enough, it could even let you break through before the end of the Integration Tournament!This chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.He paused for dramatic effect, then theatrically pulled the fabric covering the item in his palm. Jacks eyes widened. People shouted. A rainbow-colored light shone out, along with an aura of serenity that made everyone want to cultivate on the spot. Jack felt one with himself, the world, and his Dao. It was a truly wondrous feeling.The Rainbow Dao Pill! Vocrich shouted over the clamor. Produced by a C-Grade alchemist of the Hand of God, this pill can greatly accelerate the process of forming a Dao Seed for anyone who swallows it. You cant find this in the market! And the starting price is only a million credits! Who can offer more?Jack knew this was the item he had been waiting for. Winning the tournament was unlikely because Rufus Emberheart stood at the peak, unshakable and unfathomable. But if he could break through to the E-GradeAnd everyone else had spent a lot of credits already. Once again, Jack felt he owed the Sage a favor.One million credits, he called out.Two million credits, Rufus Emberheart announced calmly. Jack met his gaze. The leonines eyes hid absolute certainty of victory, mocking Jack for daring to stand against him.But Jack wouldnt go down without a fight. After all, this was the last item in the auction; if he didnt get it, what was he supposed to do with all his money?Do you have any spare credits, Edgar? he asked, to which Edgar nodded.Less than a hundred thousand.Okay, Jack replied before raising his voice. Two million two hundred!Three million credits.Rufuss voice fell like a guillotine. Jack was speechless. Two million credits would be enough? Bullshit! He glared at the Sage, who only smiled back.Suddenly, Vivis voice cut through the clamor.The Flame River will assist our allies, she said. A member of her faction appeared from the corridor, stepping into Jacks balcony and whispering something to his ear. We can lend you three million, was all the man said. But we hope you can pay it back.In the next moment, his heart steeled. That was the future, and this was the present. He would just do his best.He stared at Rufus Emberheart, who, for the first time, stared back. His arms remained crossed, but there was tension in them now. His eyes held deep dissatisfaction.Unlike Jack, he wouldnt borrow money. His Dao was the express opposite of receiving outside help. What he could do was commandeer the money of his underlings, but unfortunately, he had run out of underlings.He had already used the funds of Gan Salin and Shard Presht. The Ice Peak had used everything they had to buy the lotustheyd even borrowed from him.Actually, Rufus must have been regretting that decision now. If he hadnt helped Alexander win over Vivi, he could have won the Rainbow Dao Pill. Unfortunately for him, what was done was done.This Rainbow Dao Pill is very important to me, he said, looking straight at Jack. Rescind your bid.Jack frowned. Is this a threat? he replied. Rufus Emberheart did not respond. He simply maintained his glare. The Dao of Supremacy was above asking for favors, but it wasnt above securing supremacy in any way possible.Surprisingly, Vocrich stepped up. I have to ask all guests to maintain decorum, he said steadily. The Hand of God will not tolerate injustice from anyone. Bids are not rescindable. The Rainbow Dao Pill is sold to Jack Rust for six million and seven hundred thousand credits. Congratulations.Not only did he speak up against Rufus, but he also ended the bidding war on the spot.Jack threw him a grateful stare, which Vocrich shrugged off. Unlike the tournament officials, it seemed that the Hand of God wasnt going to favor anyone.However, Rufus Emberheart didnt relent. Well? he insisted, looking at Jack. In truth, there was no need to directly rescind the bid; there were a thousand ways to do this if Jack wanted to. But he did not. He refused to bow to anyones threats. He had already chosen the road of not submitting to the scions.He would win this tournament and use his strength to cement himself and his faction in the volatile System worldand when the Animal Kingdom came, he would be so strong that theyd rather befriend than kill him.Jack smiled. Are threats all you can do? Where is your supremacy? he asked mockingly.Rufus took a moment to reply, but when he did, his voice was bitter. No matter what he said, he had already been humiliated by making a threat and Jack refusing to yield. Supremacy is in the heart. A clown like you could never understand it.A clown with the Rainbow Dao Pill, Jack retorted, then laughed. I hope your minion enjoys his lotus, Rufus.Rufus Emberheart was shimmering as his last name indicated. He took a deep breath. The aura of the Dao exited his body, remaining constrained around him and helping calm his mind. His air of supremacy, that had faltered before, regained its splendor.You will regret these words, he said simply, threatening Jack yet again, then closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair as if none of this concerned him.Jack looked at him and said nothing more. Everyone else didnt dare butt into the fight. Things could have ended there.But they didnt. A single piece of poop flew slowly, tumbling through the air. Everyone who saw it widened their eyes and opened their mouths as if in slow motion. Nobody stopped it. The piece of poop crossed the venue to land gracefully on Rufus Emberhearts chest.Plop.Brock laughed. Gan Salin and Shard Presht gaped, then took a step back. Everyone gasped. The leonine opened his eyes and looked down. His aura exploded. His Dao roiled. Several dog guards streamed into the room. Vocrich shouted something.Rufus Emberheart jumped to his feet and waved a paw towards Jacks balcony. The giant phantom of a lions paw coalesced in mid-air and flew forward, carrying irresistible momentum. It was stronger than anything hed shown in the tournament. Before anyone could even blink, the paw crashed down on Brock, seeking to squash him like a bug.Jack flashed before Brock and smashed out a meteor punch. The two strikes collided. The world exploded.
