Earth's Greatest Magus

Chapter 2889: Auction 2

Tier-eight artifacts were considered godly artifacts, treasures that existed at the very peak of what the Magus Alliance recognized. Such items were almost exclusively held by the highest echelon of the magus world, most often in the hands of the most powerful Supreme beings. Even many of the strongest grand magus could only dream of ever possessing one.

The mere possibility that such a treasure might appear tonight stirred the entire auction hall.

Many grand magus leaned forward in their seats, their attention completely fixed on the stage. Conversations that had once been quiet whispers now carried a clear undertone of anticipation. At the same time, several powerful auras briefly flared from the VIP chambers above before quickly receding again.

Klea glanced around the crowded hall and suddenly understood something.

”This must be why it’s so packed today,” she murmured.

Emery also lifted his gaze toward the upper balconies.

If a tier-eight artifact truly appeared tonight, the competition would be terrifying. Those rooms were filled with individuals whose influence and wealth far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators.

With only thirty thousand palace points, Emery knew he could not realistically compete with them.

Still, he had his own goals for the night.

A high-quality sword capable of withstanding his primal power... and perhaps a few protective items for the three women beside him.

”Let the auction begin!”

A shimmering display appeared above the stage as the first item slowly descended from the ceiling platform.

It was a leather armor, crafted from the hide of an ancient beast. The dark crimson surface carried faint golden veins that pulsed gently with protective energy. Inside the armor, countless layers of intricate runic inscriptions had been engraved to strengthen the wearer’s defenses and enhance spirit resistance.

”A mid-grade Tier Seven protective armor, forged from the hide of the Crimson Abyss Drake,” the auctioneer announced proudly.

Emery’s eyes widened slightly.

A very practical item.

”The starting price is 1000 palace points, with minimum increments of 100 points.”

The bidding began almost instantly.

”1200!”

”1500!”

”1800!”

Within moments the numbers began climbing rapidly as multiple grand magus competed fiercely for the armor.

Protective artifacts were always extremely valuable.

Emery briefly considered joining the bidding. It would certainly make an excellent protective item for one of the girls.

However, before he could even raise his hand, the price surged past 3000 palace points within minutes.

Emery blinked in surprise.

The number continued climbing.

”3200!”

”3400!”

”3800!”

Then suddenly a man seated near the front rows raised his hand and calmly announced—

”5000.”

The hall fell briefly silent.

The price was already higher than the armor’s usual value.

Emery overheard a whisper from a grand magus sitting behind him.

”That man is about to face his cosmic tribulation soon... he’s desperate for a good defensive artifact.”

Understanding dawned on Emery.

If the man truly planned to break through soon, then spending extra palace points for protection made perfect sense.

Although Emery could easily afford to raise the price further, he had no intention of wasting points unnecessarily. He glanced toward Klea, Morgana, and Rosia.

”Do any of you want it?”

All three women shook their heads almost immediately.

Not because of the price.

”That design is awful,” Klea muttered.

Rosia nodded in agreement.

Even Morgana showed a faint expression of disapproval.

Emery could only sigh silently.

”....”

The first item was quickly sold, and the auction continued.

Several more treasures appeared afterward. Some of the weapons were impressive, but they did not match his fighting style, while many of the materials were simply unnecessary for him.

It was not until the tenth item appeared that Emery finally leaned forward.

A chest slowly opened on the stage, revealing a collection of fine golden grains that shimmered like tiny stars.

”This is Golden Cleanse Marrow,” the auctioneer announced.

It was a rare substance known for its ability to refine and strengthen a cultivator’s cosmic body, gradually purifying internal impurities while enhancing the stability of one’s physical foundation. The material had many applications, from body tempering to assisting breakthroughs during early cosmic cultivation stages.

However, for powerful cultivators like Emery and Morgana, who already possessed exceptionally strong physiques—especially as halfbloods—the benefits would be relatively limited. Their bodies had long surpassed the level where such materials could produce significant improvement.

For cultivators like Klea and Rosia, however, the effect would be far more valuable.

Recognizing this immediately, Emery raised his hand and placed his bid.

”500.”

Another voice quickly responded.

”600.”

The bidding continued for a short time. Because the material was mainly useful for one-cosmos cultivators, most of the more powerful figures in the hall showed little interest. Still, the sheer number of participants slowly pushed the price upward.

Before long, the bid reached 1000 palace points.

Emery decided not to prolong the competition. He raised his hand and increased the bid to 2000 palace points, immediately securing the item.

It was slightly overpriced, but the chest contained enough Golden Cleanse Marrow to refine the bodies of three to four cultivators. Emery also considered using the remaining material for research or other experimental purposes.

Knowing what the material had been purchased for, Klea gave him a grateful smile.

”Thank you.”

The auction continued.

Another item soon attracted attention: a strange artifact called the Beacon of Vigil, a lantern capable of emitting powerful purification flames that could destroy undead creatures and ghostly entities.

If Emery had possessed such an item during his battle with Talaro, the fight would have been far easier.

Still, the artifact’s effectiveness was extremely conditional. It was only truly valuable against specific enemies. When the price climbed past 4000 palace points, Emery decided to give up on the item.

Although he possessed over thirty thousand points, he had no intention of spending them recklessly. Some of those points would be needed later for techniques and knowledge within the Virtual Palace.

The auction eventually reached the eighteenth item.

This time, Rosia leaned forward.

A sleek low-grade tier-seven bow appeared on the stage.

The weapon itself possessed no elemental affinity, but it contained a rare enchantment that enhanced the user’s divine sense, greatly improving accuracy and perception when firing ranged attacks.

Rosia’s eyes lit up immediately.

Fortunately, the competition for the bow was not particularly fierce.

After a short bidding exchange, Emery secured the weapon for 1600 palace points.

Rosia smiled brightly.

Several more items followed.

Still, Emery had yet to find the sword he wanted.

The next item slowly descended onto the stage, immediately drawing the attention of the entire hall.

Massive flaming bone wings, unfolded in the air above the platform. The artifact radiated an intimidating presence even before the auctioneer finished presenting it.

”This is the Infernal Sovereign Wings, a mid-grade Tier Seven flying artifact”

The wings had been crafted from the skeletal frame of an ancient creature. Their structure consisted of dark crimson bone that burned with slow, eternal flames.

Heat waves rippled outward from the wings, causing the surrounding air to distort slightly as if the artifact itself carried a lingering will from the divine beast it once belonged to.

However, their origin also made them difficult to wield. The flames contained within the wings demanded a user with a tremendously strong physique, otherwise the artifact’s power could easily injure the wearer instead.

Emery immediately realized how impressive such an artifact was.

Then he noticed something else.

Beside him, Morgana—who had remained silent throughout most of the auction—was staring directly at the stage.

Genuine interest appeared in her eyes.

It was obvious to Emery that the Infernal Sovereign Wings were an artifact perfectly suited for her.

However, the starting price quickly left him dumbfounded.

”Starting bid: 3000 palace points.”

”...”