Realm of Myths and Legends

Chapter 1289: Sage of a Thousand Mazes

’15,000,000... Even 100,000,000 gold coins wouldn’t be enough to buy the Transforming Rebirth’s Embrace. Still, it wasn’t a bad idea to get a few gold coins on the side. It should give Financial Advisor Fang Qiu plenty of room to work with and help when establishing a store in Danaharpe’s Central Hub as well as other locations. Not to mention, if I plan on opening a store in the true capital city of Amaharpe one day, the price won’t be small.’

"Well, I’ll just sit back and watch a little longer. After all, the big players have yet to make their move." Izroth said to himself.

The Transforming Rebirth’s Embrace was a one of a kind treasure that spoke for itself. Finding something like it tucked away in a Serva Stone was nothing short of a miracle. In truth, there were few things that could rival its value in the entire Mortal Realm. After all, it was an item that could allow some old monster at the peak of the legendary realm to live for another 50 years and even grow stronger during that time.

If that happened, it was even possible that the person in question could live long enough to become a Plane Ascender!

It could also help someone stuck at the late stage of the legendary realm break through and step into the peak stage of the legendary realm. That alone was more than enough reason for anyone to want to get their hands on the Transforming Rebirth’s Embrace.

"The Golden Dragon Association offers 30,000,000 gold coins." A voice sounded from one of the private rooms.

When this voice spoke, everyone in the auction house was momentarily stunned in silence.

For one, it was a bid made by the Golden Dragon Association.

What was the Golden Dragon Association? It was a place that did not lack treasures of any kind. That is why, it was incredibly rare for them to personally bid on an item. And, they did not do so in a small manner.

Offering 30,000,000 gold coins—twice the previous offer—was something not surprising coming from the Golden Dragon Association. In the end, when it came to money, there was no one in Danaharpe City that could match them. Or, perhaps, even the entire kingdom!

"We will also offer the owner of this treasure Diamond-Level VIP status in the Golden Dragon Association. No matter where you go in the Seven Kingdoms, as long as it is a place associated with the Golden Dragon Association, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of a Diamond-Level VIP member. Of course, that means a 30% discount at all stores associated with the Golden Dragon Association. Furthermore, you may borrow up to 10,000,000 gold coins with zero interest fees. Access to VIP rooms across the Seven Kingdoms, a personal escort upon request whenever you are within the vicinity of a Golden Dragon Association branch—these are just a few benefits of our Diamond-Level VIP members." The person from the Golden Dragon Association stated.

"A Diamond-Level VIP...! Aren’t there less than fifty Diamond-Level VIPs in the Golden Dragon Association...?!" One of the merchants down below commented.

"I heard a rumor that there’s only about twenty of them. Even then, they’re all people with power and influence that we can’t even begin to fathom. The Golden Dragon Association must be serious about obtaining this treasure." Another merchant chimed in.

The first merchant sighed and said, "A Diamond-Level VIP... If I got my hands on that, I would be set for life. The owner of this treasure is really fortunate. I wonder how many lifetimes of luck they used up to get their hands on such a treasure."

’It looks like the real bidding has finally begun. A Diamond-Level VIP of the Golden Dragon Association, is it? I already have it for the Golden Dragon House, but the two cannot be compared.’

The Golden Treasure House only operated in Danaharpe City, while the Golden Dragon Association was all across the Seven Kingdoms. Not to mention, the Golden Treasure House itself was under the Golden Dragon Association.

"The Formation Master Guild bids 30,100,000 gold coins. Of course, attempting to compete with gold coins alone is useless. Therefore, I will personally set up five grand-tier pinnacle-grade magic formations. One of which I will imprint in an item that can be carried around with you. In other words, I will create you a Mobile Magic Formation of the highest level." A person said from one of the private rooms.

’The Formation Master Guild? As far as I know, the current Head of the Formation Master Guild is only a Grade Nine Formation Master. If he went all out, perhaps it’s possible to set up a high-tier pinnacle-grade magic formation. However, someone who is capable of setting up a grand-tier pinnacle-grade magic formation and a Mobile Magic Formation at that, would have to at least be a Grade Ten Formation Master. Then, did she also come to this place?’

"Hmph, what nonsense! A Mobile Magic Formation with a grand-tier pinnacle-grade? Even if you are the current Head of the Formation Master Guild, I do not believe that you have such a capability!" A voice sounded from one of the private rooms.

A few seconds later, the protective glass of one of the private rooms above trembled before the magic formation that covered it was interrupted, revealing a middle aged man with short deep amber hair with streaks of white and a pair of light gray eyes.

"Did that man just disable the protective magic formation of a private room?" One of the auction house guests gasped.

"It’s just a magic formation to hide their identities. Even I could break something like that by hitting it a few times." One of the nearby guest scoffed.

"I doubt it. I’m not an official Formation Master, but I do like to study magic formations as a hobby of mine. One would have to be at least a grade nine Formation Master to create the magic formations used to protect the identities of those in the private rooms. It’s obvious he didn’t use force to break it, but... For someone to break it so easily, they would have to be a Grade Ten Formation Master..! However, based on what I know, even the current Head of the Formation Master Guild is only a Grade Nine Formation Master." The first guest commented.

The man who disabled the magic formation swept his gaze across the room below before it landed on one private room in particular located up above. However, after revealing himself for but a few moments, a visible frown found its way onto the man’s face.

"Child, this old man has shown his face. Why have you not greeted me yet? I see your manners have excused itself since our paths last crossed." The man said in a displeased tone.

"A Formation Master with red hair and silver eyes who dares to act this arrogant in front of the Formation Master Guild... That old man—is he the Sage of a Thousand Mazes?!" One of the guests exclaimed.

’I thought his appearance seemed familiar. So, that man is the Sage of a Thousand Mazes, Elric Gray.’