Chapter 2048

Under normal circumstances, the most precious auction item would only appear at the end of the day.

There was still some time before the end of the auction. Everyone's attention was naturally drawn by the host's sudden announcement.

Some guests had even learned about today's auction item in advance through certain channels. Thus, when they heard this, they could not help but feel puzzled. Could it be that the final auction item had appeared in advance?

As everyone watched, the host smiled mysteriously and slowly took off the red cloth covering the auction item.

A translucent green heart-shaped gem appeared before everyone's eyes, shining with a demonic luster.

Gu Chen's expression changed slightly. A heart-shaped gem!

He had not expected to see another heart-shaped gem here. Was it the doing of that person in the dark?

As his emotions surged, the host began to introduce the gem under the puzzled gazes of the guests.

"Legend has it that there are five heart-shaped gems in this world. They are formed from the five emotions of countless living beings.

"Some of you here should have heard of the legend of the heart-shaped gem and know that it is somewhat useful to cultivators who cultivate in some special orthodoxies. But if that's all, it naturally won't be the most precious auction item today.

"I've received reliable information from Phantom Street. These five heart-shaped gems were actually left behind by the Mental Demon Dao Ancestor, whose name shook the Dao Realm back then. When the five heart-shaped gems are gathered together, they can reassemble the Grand Heart Magic Art of the Eight Major Techniques!"

The host's voice grew louder. Upon hearing such a secret, all the guests in the second hall became excited.

"Grand Heart Magic Art? These heart-shaped gems actually have such a special origin! "

"Five heart-shaped gems can reassemble the Grand Heart Magic Art. Doesn't that mean that the power of this one is greater than most minor Dao techniques?"

The guests discussed animatedly, their eyes turning bloodshot.

Dao techniques were the most elite Dao techniques in this world. Whoever could obtain one would have the hope of becoming a Dao Ancestor!

Even if they could not become a Dao Ancestor, even if they only had a minor Dao technique, it was enough for them to establish their own sect or make their own sect have a place in the Dao Realm!

Such a treasure was not just precious. Both Itinerant Cultivators and sect cultivators would go crazy for it!

"Grand Heart Magic Art …"

Hai Xuan and her brother exchanged a few glances with Sheng Kuafu. Now, they were also tempted.

Even if they already had a Dao technique inheritance, no one would complain about having too many!

For a moment, everyone was restless. Their gazes towards the glowing gem became more and more heated.

"Something's wrong."

Gu Chen, who already knew the secret of the heart-shaped stone, had an ugly expression on his face. He felt that there was something fishy going on.

If Ghost Parade knew the secret of the heart-shaped stone, he wouldn't have told the public about it. He would have collected the heart-shaped stone in secret.

Even if they only wanted to earn some money, there was no reason for them to auction the heart-shaped stone in the Earth Hall when they knew its value. They should have auctioned it in the Heaven Hall!

Unless, the appearance of the heart-shaped stone was not within the control of the Ghostly Parade. Was this a conspiracy?

Just as Gu Chen was instinctively on guard, the heart-shaped stone on the stage emitted a huge and invisible mental energy!

The guests present stood up one after another. Many people's breathing became rapid, and their eyes became redder and redder, as if they were about to lose their minds.

Even Gu Chen had an impulse in his heart. He wanted to take that gorgeous gem for himself. He would kill anyone who dared to snatch it from him!

"The key to the Grand Dao Technique is right in front of you, and its starting bid … is zero."

"If you want it, come and fight for it. It belongs to whoever gets it first!"

The emcee moved her red lips and spoke in a persuasive manner. At the same time, the mental energy released by the heart-shaped stone turned into a storm that swept the entire auction hall!

"The treasure is mine!"

A cultivator who was closest to the auction stage roared and charged at it like a wild beast!

"Don't even think about it! The Grand Heart Art can only belong to the Beast King Sect! "

"Who dares to fight me for it!"

The scene went out of control all of a sudden. Many guests fought each other, and they completely forgot about the auction's rules as they fought!

"Gentlemen, shall we join hands?"

Sheng Kuafu turned to look at Gu Chen and his companions. His eyes flickered with a green light.

"If we get it, who do we give the heart-shaped stone to?"

Hai Xuan questioned. A green light could be seen in her eyes too.

"Of course you'll give it to me, but I'll compensate you enough."

Sheng Kuafu answered without any hesitation.

"What a joke! What kind of compensation can be compared to the Grand Dao Technique? "Hai Xuan sneered.

"Do you think we're fools?"

Hai Hong was displeased too, and the siblings soon quarreled with Sheng Kuafu.

Seeing as the 8 of them had a drastic change in temperament, then looking at the guests who were even crazier and lost their minds, Gu Chen took a deep breath.

"The power of greed … The person in the dark has more than one heart-shaped stone," Ou Yangming mumbled.

The mental energy that made everyone go crazy was greed. The emcee's earlier words had awakened the people's greed, so once the heart-shaped stone showed its power, many guests' minds were directly controlled.

Even those with profound cultivation bases were unknowingly affected, and their temperaments changed.

It was only a matter of time before they completely lost their minds!

"This person's level of attainment in the Path of Mental Demons is beyond my imagination. I can't believe that he chose this method to attack the auction. How brilliant!"

Gu Chen's mind was spinning. There was no better way to destroy the auction house than to let the guests kill each other.

This way, the auction in the Underground Second Hall would be finished. Not only would there be heavy casualties, but there would also be a series of chaos, which would make it easier for the instigator to escape!

Ignoring Sheng Kuafu and the other two, Gu Chen's eyes were locked on the Stone of Greed beside the emcee.

With his Dharma Eye, he could see that the emcee was not the person in disguise, but a puppet whose mind had been controlled.

The person in the dark might not even be in the auction hall, and was controlling everything from afar!

However, even though he could avoid the risk of being attacked by experts, Gu Chen did not believe that he would be willing to leave the Stone of Greed here.

The Stone of Greed was undoubtedly one of the person's trump cards. If possible, he would definitely take it back.

Therefore, Gu Chen concluded that the only way to find the person was to keep his eyes on the Stone of Greed!

The guests fought together, and the disciples of the Sword Garret, who were supposed to maintain order, were also affected. Flying swords flew everywhere, and the auction hall became unrecognizable.

In a situation where they restrained each other, none of the guests could get close to the Stone of Greed. In the fight, their minds were completely lost, and they did not even know why they were fighting.

Whoosh!

In the midst of the chaos, a beautiful figure dashed out from a position very close to the auction stage. She instantly snatched the Stone of Greed and fled!

"How could it be her?"

Gu Chen was shocked and angry. He thought that it was the emcee who had secretly taken the Stone of Greed. He did not expect it to be Chu Meixin!

It seemed that many people in and out of the auction hall had already fallen into the control of the person in the dark. The opponent's strategy was very meticulous!

Gu Chen immediately chased after her. Not long after he left, the auction hall completely collapsed, and the battle spread to the streets, causing an even bigger commotion.