My Celestial Ascension

"There is no way I'd stay silent when a Legendary Weapon appears at an auction venue… Moreover, this is the weapon of the Ancient Emperor—an extraordinarily powerful artifact with mythical power!" Elias's laughter echoed through the room as his gaze lingered on the spear. His eyes sparkled with greed, and he felt a deep desire to claim the weapon, unwilling to let this opportunity slip away. Although he didn't wield a spear himself, relying on magic instead, he still craved ownership of the Legendary Weapon. A weapon of such unimaginable destructive power could significantly strengthen his clan's standing.

"Well, I can actually use that spear. After all, I'm both a Mage and a Magic Knight. And a spear is my primary weapon," Elisha said with a soft, excited grin. Her eyes gleamed as she gazed at the spear.

"And that's precisely why we'll win this treasure, dear sister," Elias replied, a sly grin tugging at his lips.

Elisha's face lit up at her elder brother's words. She stood up immediately, pouring him a glass of wine as her excitement grew. She couldn't help but imagine wielding the Legendary Spear of the Ancient Emperor, slaying countless monsters to test its power.

However, she snapped out of her daydream, her expression turning serious. "But claiming this treasure for ourselves won't be easy. The other Ten Great Families will also fight for it."

"Not to mention the noble families, royalty, and imperial clans," she added. "No one in their right mind would let such a weapon slip through their fingers. I can already feel the intensity of their stares."

"Don't worry, dear sister. I'll do everything in my power to win this weapon, even if it costs me hundreds of millions of gold coins," Elias said, his voice filled with confidence. He took a long sip of the wine his sister had prepared, his arrogant grin widening.

"I hope so… But this will still be an uphill battle for us," Elisha said with a sigh, her attention drifting back to the spear.

"70 million!" Emperor Philip's commanding voice thundered through the stadium as he shouted from his VIP room. A wide grin stretched across his face, his anticipation for the bidding war clearly visible.

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"75 million!" Moments later, King Richard's voice echoed from his VIP room, reverberating throughout the stadium and drawing the crowd's attention. Inside his room, King Richard's gaze remained fixed on the Legendary Spear, his greedy grin leaving no doubt about his intentions.

"Husband, I don't think it will be easy for us to acquire this treasure," Aurelia said in a worried tone, her expression reflecting her concern.

"The bid has already reached seventy-five million gold coins!" She understood the stakes and knew the price could easily soar to 200 million.

After all, this spear is a Legendary Weapon with immense destructive power. It is nearly indestructible, and most magic weapons are utterly ineffective against it.

Furthermore, the wielder of the spear gains a significant buff, with their overall strength multiplying several times beyond their natural ability.

Not only that, but the weapon also increases the wielder's mana capacity for an extended period, making the Flaming Lion's Roar an ideal weapon for prolonged battles.

With the power to shift the tide of any conflict, the spear's presence can decide the outcome of a battle before it even begins—especially if the opposing side lacks a Legendary Weapon of their own.

"Though obtaining this treasure will be challenging, we cannot overlook its significance. This weapon has the potential to alter how other nations view our kingdom," Queen Matilda remarked, her calm and measured voice breaking the silence as she sat composed on the sofa.

King Richard nodded, his expression somber. "Indeed. That's why we must do everything we can to secure it. After all, we don't yet know how many Legendary Weapons will be up for auction today."

For a brief moment, silence filled the room as everyone focused on the ongoing auction. The atmosphere grew more intense with each passing bid, the price of the treasure rising steadily.

"110 million!" Ajex's loud, excited voice echoed throughout the stadium, punctuated by the sudden glow of the magic lamp above his VIP room, confirming his bid.

A wide grin spread across his face as he watched the unfolding spectacle.

This was the first Legendary treasure of the Grand Auction. Even though he didn't wield a spear himself, owning such a weapon would still be an invaluable asset for his clan.

"This is getting more entertaining as the price climbs… But I've already made up my mind—I will claim this treasure for myself. That's final!" Ajex muttered with a confident grin.

Meanwhile, in another VIP room, Denise was fuming. The price had already surpassed 100 million gold coins, and frustration was etched into every line of his face. He glared at the other VIP rooms with a mixture of irritation and disdain.

"Damn it! The price has already shot past 100 million! This is infuriating!" Denise growled under his breath, his clenched fists trembling with anger. His eyebrows twitched as he stared daggers at the competing bidders.

Yet, he knew there was nothing he could do to stop them. Interfering with other bidders would get him disqualified from the auction and permanently banned by the committee—a risk he couldn't afford.

"120 million!" Denise finally shouted, his voice cracking with frustration as he forced himself to stay in the race. His fists remained clenched, his anger plain for all to see.

"130 million!"

Suddenly, Heidi's voice rang out, her calm yet commanding tone carrying across the stadium. The magic lamp above her VIP room glowed, marking her bid for the treasure.

"Even if I have to pay 200 million gold coins, I'll claim this treasure for myself. There's no way I'll let go of such an extraordinary weapon!" Heidi muttered under her breath, her eyes fixed on the spear on stage, her excitement palpable.

"Young Lady, do remember that no one in our family uses a spear. Are you sure this is the treasure you want to pursue?" Veni asked, raising an eyebrow at Heidi, her concern evident.

"I've thought this through," Heidi replied, her face serious as she considered her family's future. "But we can't let this treasure fall into the hands of the other Ten Great Families. It would spell disaster for us."

As Heidi had suspected, if the spear were claimed by one of the other families, it would be a grave threat to her own. The fragile balance of their alliance would crumble almost instantly. After all, each family coveted strength and influence, and they would stop at nothing to acquire it. With such a powerful Legendary Weapon at their disposal, they wouldn't hesitate to strike at any of the Ten Great Families.

"140 million!" Ajex's voice rang out across the stadium, pushing the price up by another 10 million.

"150 million!" King Richard quickly followed, raising the bid by another 10 million. His action irked the Ten Great Families, particularly the Drake Family.

"160 million!" Suddenly, Crown Prince Kian's voice echoed across the stadium, drawing the attention of all present.

"The Legendary Spear of the Ancient Emperor… There's no way I'll let something like this slip through my fingers!" Crown Prince Kian declared with a wide grin, his eyes locked on the spear with a look of amusement.

"170 million!" Princess Livia's voice followed shortly, resounding from her VIP room, drawing attention from the crowd.

Meanwhile, inside VIP room number 1, Yuan and his wives were sipping tea, while Aisha caught up with her Big Sister Anna Grace—Yuan and Lily's mother.

Yuan wasn't interested in anything that wasn't useful to him or his wives, so he paid little attention to the auction. It was meaningless to him.

At the same time, Aisha was so absorbed in her conversation with Anna Grace that she completely ignored the auction. Her sole focus was catching up with her beloved Big Sister, after all, they hadn't met in over 25 years.

While his mother chatted with his aunt, Yuan turned his attention to his wives, beginning to flirt with them. He even teased Miss Zara, causing her to blush.

Little Zoe occasionally glanced at Yuan, then at her mother, wearing a knowing smile on her cute face. She stood up from her mother's lap, approached Yuan, and sat down on his lap.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Yuan didn't mind her presence and hugged her little body before returning his attention to flirting with his wives, especially Emma, who sat next to him. Her reactions were so cute that he couldn't resist teasing her more.

A few minutes later, when the price of the treasure hit 220 million gold coins, Aisha finally began to take notice of the auction.

She stood up abruptly from the sofa and stared at the Flaming Lion's Roar at the center of the stadium, her face displaying disbelief. It was as though she couldn't believe her eyes.

"This is unbelievable… How could I have not noticed this sooner?! A real Legendary Treasure is being auctioned, and the price has already surpassed 200 million gold coins!" Aisha muttered, her voice full of disbelief.

She quickly turned to Anna Grace, her face urgent. "Big Sister, I need to return to my VIP room now. I have to secure this treasure. It's crucial for our family!"

"Alright. You can head back to your room for now. But remember, once the auction ends, you'll need to come with us," Anna Grace replied in a soft yet firm voice, her gaze steady on her younger sister.

"I understand, Big Sister."

With that, Aisha quickly left Yuan's VIP room, throwing him a seductive smile as she went.