The Tale of the Void Emperor

The auctioneer covered the starry blue world painting filled with rivers, clouds, fishes, etc., in a blue barrier using the paper inscribed with black patterns.

But before he could continue speaking, Those VIPs start bidding.

" 50,000 mid-grade chaos stones. "

This first voice came from VIP room no.1 that was always silent and didn't bid on any previous item.

Hearing the price, The audience turned dead silent, and then the heated bidding started.

" 55,000..."

" 58,000..."

Sen's master, Ayurin, also started bidding, " 62,000 mid-grade chaos stones. "

" Master, What is that painting? "

Hearing the question of Sen, Ayruin smiled, " It is something that will help me breakthrough. "

Sen pouted and said, " Can you tell me more about it? I had never seen a world like that blue painting showed me. It was truly mystical. "

Ayurin chuckled and shook her head, " That was not even that world's true self. The world that everyone here saw was just created by the slight aura exuded from the painting after the barrier was removed. But, the real world of that painting is terrifying. "

Pausing here, Ayurin shook her head with a wry smile before continuing, " Unless you are a Zen Order Grandmaster, You will instantly die if you experience the real world of that painting. "

Sen was shocked to hear that.

Ayurin patted her head and spoke with a gentle smile, " There are many secrets in this Chaosverse. You have just started your journey, and to be honest, What you've known so far is not even 1% of the real Chaosverse. "

Sen snapped out of trance and asked confusedly, " Real Chaosverse? "

" Yep. Real Chaosverse. If you managed to get into Chaos Monolith Hills, you might be able to go to real Chaosverse sooner than me. "

Sen became even more confused, " I don't understand. Is master trying to go to the Real Chaosverse? "

Ayurin wryly smiled because it was too soon for Sen to know about such things. But, she still told her briefly, " These so-called Ancient powers like Chaos Monolith Hills, Boundless Pavillion, etc., have their main bases in the real Chaosverse. That's why I am saying that you might be able to go there in the near future despite not becoming as powerful as me. "

" Wait...wait, Master. What and where exactly is the real Chaosverse? "

" That's a secret for now. But, you will later know about it after entering the Chaos Monolith Hills. For now, Focus on getting stronger. "

After saying that, Ayurin bid one more time, but the price was getting higher and higher, " 74,000 mid-grade chaos stones. "

" VIP room no.3 has bid 4000 more. The price has reached 74,000 for this first painting! Anyone else? "

After a brief silence, VIP room no.1 finally bid a second time as a deep voice rang out from the room.

" 80,000. "

And so, the bids continued.

" 84,000..." 

" 88,000..."

Previously, Those VIPs made an increment of 2000. But now, it actually increased as they started to add at least 4000 mid-grade chaos stones every bid.

...

While the bidding continued, Some people stood up and started to leave.

" Let's go. There's nothing to see anymore. "

" Indeed. I'll look around in the shop opened by this auction and see if there's anything good. "

" Sigh...That's the only choice. I couldn't get my hands on anything I liked in the auction. "

Roselin also stood up and said, " Let's leave too. Now it's only a VIP show. "

Drizzly nodded and stood up before saying to Athan with a grin, " Let's go and eat at a good restaurant here before we leave for Dosflame region and returned to our organization. "

...

Athan, Drizzly, Roselin, Celesti, Shish, and Erina left the building, but they saw someone familiar standing with crossed hands at the entrance.

Sen saw Athan and others coming out and walked towards them with a smile, " I knew that you would leave auction soon. So, I also left early and waited here. "

She then looked at Athan and grinned, " Yo, Rich-man Athan. It's time for a treat. "

Celesti and Erina looked at each other and chuckled.

...

They all went to the Star Dew Restaurant after walking for a while.

The restaurant had three floors and was quite big with artistic building design. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was peaceful and calm with the serene fragrance of natural mystical pot plants.

After sitting at the dining table, Athan looked at the Menu and was slightly stunned for a moment.

' Hmmm...It's manageable. So the price and food are categorized by the order base of the people. '

In the Menu, he saw categories like Tier-1 order base, Tier-2 order base, Tier-3 order base, Orderic Catastrophe-Phase 1, Phase-2, etc...

Under those categories, The foods dishes were listed.

Athan took this chance and asked about Drizzly and Roselin's strength.

Drizzly casually said, " I am at the Phase-3 of Orderic Catastrophe. "

" Same here. " Roselin smiled.

...

After an hour, Everyone came out with satisfied faces.

" Hehe, That was a good meal. Thanks, Athan. Anyway, I'll see you later at the final testing grounds of Chaos Monolith Hills. Good luck and Bye. "

Sen left after that while Athan, Drizzly, and others returned to Roselin's shop first.

From there, Drizzly and Athan said farewell to Roselin, Celesti, Erina, and Shish.

" Brother Athan. I wish you good luck in your future endeavor. I believe that you will definitely pass no matter how difficult their test is. " Shish spoke with utmost faith.

Celesti, Roselin, and Erina also wished the best for Athan.

Afterward, Athan and Drizzly went out of the town by walking. After exiting the town, Drizzly summoned her chaos beast that practically started whining while also glaring at Athan.

But with no other choice, It had to obey Drizzly and let Athan sit on it.

" Humph. " Beodroke could only snort.

While flying, Drizzly asked, " So? How much did the food cost? You refused to show us the bill, but I could guess from the dishes we order that it must have been a lot. "

Athan faintly smiled and said, " Not as much as I expected. The total was 148,000 low-grade chaos stones. Anyway, Earning money is easy, so no worries. "

" Yeah, yeah. It's easy for you. Mr. Athan. "