"Now, are there still people who think it doesn't deserve to be the grand finale?"
He surveyed the entire arena, a victorious smile playing on his lips.
The audience was completely silent.
Those who had been the loudest earlier now wished they could disappear into the ground.
They were just mocking a "bible" that could change the landscape of mainland China?
That's incredibly short-sighted and utterly foolish!
"Good! It seems everyone has recognized its true value."
DouDou nodded in satisfaction. "Then, I hereby declare the auction for the complete original manuscript of the 'Martial Soul Grand Canon' open!"
"This set of books is of extraordinary significance, and we will not set a starting price."
"It also has no price ceiling."
"Its only bidding method is to exchange it for what you consider most valuable."
“It could be your sect’s prized possession, your entire fortune, or a promise you make to the Federation’s future.”
"Ultimately, it will be our Sect Master of the Glazed Heaven Sect, Grand Marshal Ning Liu, who will personally judge whose bid is the most valuable!"
This bidding method once again surprised everyone.
No price set, exchanged for treasures or promises?
This way of playing is so novel!
The group looked at each other, momentarily at a loss for what to do.
"I'll go first!"
A thin, elderly man was the first to step forward.
He was the representative of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, a highly respected theoretical master in the field of martial spirit research.
"Our Heavenly Dou Royal Academy is willing to exchange all our research materials from the past thousands of years, as well as the priority right to share all our research results for the next hundred years, for the right to access this set of books!"
His words caused a small commotion.
The research materials from the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy still hold considerable weight in the theoretical field.
However, compared to the Spirit Hall's thousands of years of accumulation, it is clearly insignificant.
Following this, various sects and families also began to offer their bids.
"Our Elephant Armor Sect is willing to exchange our sect's 'Mammoth Transformation' secret technique, passed down for thousands of years, plus one hundred million gold soul coins, for the scriptures!"
"Our Wind Sword Sect is willing to offer up the inherited soul bone 'Wind Spirit Blade', and promises that the next three generations of our sect will guard the northern border for the Federation!"
"I……"
One astonishing price after another rang out from the various private rooms.
Each person brought out their sect's or family's most prized possession.
It contains secret techniques passed down through generations, rare soul bones, divine herbs, and promises that cannot be measured in money.
This auction has evolved into a contest of the resources and sincerity of various forces.
Inside the Haotian Sect's private room, Tang Hao appeared somewhat impatient:
"Brother, it's time for us to place our bid! This is a really good item!"
"Our disciples were already in a precarious situation due to the mountain closure..."
Tang Xiao shook his head and looked at Tang Chen beside him.
Tang Chen closed his eyes, seemingly deep in thought.
After a moment, he slowly spoke:
"No rush. The final ownership of this set of scriptures is probably not something that our sects can decide."
"The fact that Lord Ningliu took it out but didn't spread it directly within Liuli Heaven naturally indicates that he had his reasons."
His gaze drifted almost imperceptibly towards the private room where the Heavenly Dou Royal Family was located.
Just as the bidding reached its climax, a gentle yet authoritative voice came from the Heavenly Dou Royal Family's private box, overshadowing all the other bids.
"Everyone, please hear me out."
The speaker was Xue Ye, the former emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire and now the honorary chairman of the Federation.
Although the imperial system had been abolished, Xueye's act of relinquishing imperial power and fully supporting the establishment of the Federation earned him extremely high prestige.
As soon as he spoke, the entire room fell silent.
"The Martial Soul Grand Canon is a treasure of the entire continent, a wealth belonging to all Soul Masters. It should not be kept privately by any sect or family."
Xueye stood up, walked to the front of the private room, and looked earnestly towards the top floor.
"I, Xue Ye, representing the Xue Clan of Tian Dou, offer 50 million gold soul coins to bid for this set of books."
"But this 50 million is not for purchase, but as seed money."
"I propose that the Federation take the lead in establishing a 'Douluo Federation Grand Library' in Soto City!"
"A library that is open to all sects and families across the entire continent free of charge!"
"This set of 'The Great Martial Soul Codex' will be stored in the Great Library as the first and most precious collection, for all people to read and study!"
"My Xue clan is willing to bear all the operating costs of the Great Library for the first ten years!"
"Furthermore, I promise to donate all the books that my Heavenly Dou Royal Family has collected for thousands of years to the Great Library!"
Xueye's words were like a bombshell, exploding throughout the venue!
Establish a federal grand library?
Free for all Soul Masters?
What a magnanimous spirit and boldness this is!
Everyone was shocked by Xueye's suggestion.
Those sect leaders who were still arguing heatedly over the ownership of the classics all showed expressions of shame.
Their vision was far too limited compared to that of the former emperor.
Their idea was to seize the classics for themselves and expand their own power.
But what Xueye was thinking about was how to make this knowledge benefit the entire continent!
"Your Majesty's noble spirit shines brightly on this snowy night!"
"I support His Majesty Xueye's proposal! This is the best arrangement for this set of ancient texts!"
"That's right! Knowledge should be shared! Working in isolation will only lead to decline!"
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