"Formation disk? Could it be the formation disk that every formation master desires? If so, why didn't the formation masters of Treasure Pavilion leave it behind? Even without a formation master, a formation disk is a rare item for sword cultivators!" Tian Dao Bi exclaimed in shock.
A formation disk could be considered a symbol of a formation master's status. Just like spirit weapons for spirit masters, it greatly enhanced their own capabilities.
In fact, the effect of a formation disk on a formation master was even greater than that of a spirit weapon, as formation masters wielding formation disks possessed terrifying power.
However, formation disks were even rarer than spirit weapons.
Although formation masters were few, they were not nonexistent. These individuals could often set up formidable formations with a wave of their hand, killing unseen.
Of course, formation disks were not exclusive to formation masters; it was just that their power could be maximized in the hands of a formation master.
For a spirit master to obtain a formation disk, it would allow them to either win over a formation master or integrate it with their own understanding of the way of formations to enhance their strength. Naturally, the power would be somewhat inferior.
Formation disks were categorized into three types: one-star, two-star, and three-star.
A three-star formation disk was sufficient to boost a formation master's formation power by fifty percent.
One must understand that with enough time to set up a formation, even a Ku Xuan realm expert would hesitate to enter it rashly. With the aid of a formation disk, its terror was easily imaginable.
It was clear how important a formation disk was to a formation master.
"It's a pity, though, that this formation disk is damaged. Otherwise, Treasure Pavilion likely wouldn't have been willing to put it up for auction. But I suppose the powerful individuals of Treasure Pavilion must have gained some insights from it beforehand," Tian Dao Bi's voice echoed in Li Xuan's mind.
"Gaining insights is a subjective matter. As they say, the dragon has nine sons, and each is different. Everyone's comprehension is naturally different. Even if Treasure Pavilion's formation masters have gained some understanding from this formation disk, it doesn't mean others cannot have different insights."
Li Xuan nodded slightly upon hearing this and transmitted his thoughts back.
At the moment, the crowd in the main hall clearly hadn't recognized the formation disk. After all, formation masters were rare, with only a handful on this Hua Yang Continent.
"Fairy Bao Xiang, this item is surely the formation disk that all formation masters dream of. It is indeed surprising that your pavilion has brought such an item for auction. It truly catches this old man by surprise."
While the people in the hall were unaware, there were individuals in the private boxes with discerning eyes.
After a moment, a voice of astonishment resounded from a sky-tier, second-class private box.
"What? This is a formation disk!"
"My goodness, formation masters are already scarce, and formation disks are even rarer. I wonder what the starting bid will be."
"Strange, since this formation disk is so rare, why would Treasure Pavilion put it up for auction? Fairy Bao Xiang just mentioned that Treasure Pavilion's formation master identified it. Such a treasure, and they are still auctioning it?"
"..."
Following the voices from the sky-tier, second-class private box, the entire hall erupted in shocked discussion.
"Senior's eyesight is indeed sharp. This item is indeed a formation disk. However, as this humble woman mentioned earlier, it is somewhat damaged and cannot be directly fused with a formation master."
"However, from this formation disk, a formation master can gain considerable insights. They can even reach a higher rank. It is precisely for this reason that Treasure Pavilion reluctantly parted with this formation disk for auction."
Fairy Bao Xiang, seeing this, calmly replied.
"So that's how it is. We thought as much, such a treasure, and Treasure Pavilion would still put it up for auction."
"Listening to Fairy Bao Xiang's words, it seems this formation disk can only allow formation masters to glimpse its essence for now. In that case, its value would likely be greatly diminished."
"What a shame I'm not a formation master. Otherwise, a little observation might have yielded new insights."
"..."
As Fairy Bao Xiang finished speaking, everyone suddenly understood.
"Fairy Bao Xiang, please tell us the starting bid for this item. We would like to have a rough idea." The voice from the sky-tier, second-class private box spoke again.
Li Xuan, who was in a private box at the moment, also felt his eyes flicker slightly, clearly curious about the starting bid for the formation disk.
Fairy Bao Xiang smiled and said, "The starting bid for this formation disk is one top-grade spirit stone. Each bid must not be less than ten thousand top-grade spirit stones. If you are interested, you may begin bidding now."
As Fairy Bao Xiang finished speaking, Li Xuan was stunned. He then let out a wry smile, realizing the skill of Treasure Pavilion's chief auctioneer was indeed extraordinary.
It was obvious to discerning eyes that the formation disk was damaged, and its value had been assessed accordingly.
However, starting with one top-grade spirit stone allowed everyone present an opportunity to participate.
Furthermore, with Fairy Bao Xiang's personal influence, it was unlikely any spirit master present would refuse to give her face.
Even so, Li Xuan did not rush to bid, instead picking up his spiritual tea and taking a slow sip.
"Starting at one top-grade spirit stone? Haha, how could an item handled by Fairy Bao Xiang start at a mere one top-grade spirit stone? I bid one hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones!"
"A mere hundred thousand spirit stones and you dare to shout so loudly. I bid one hundred and ten thousand!"
"I thought you were so impressive, but it turns out you're nothing special. I bid two hundred thousand!"
"..."
As the crowd in the main hall began to bid, the price of the formation disk instantly soared to two million nine hundred fifty thousand top-grade spirit stones.
However, the fervor had not yet subsided. When the price reached five million five hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones, the voices in the main hall began to weaken.
Seeing this, Li Xuan put down his teacup.
Now that the voices in the main hall were weakening, it was likely that the occupants of the other private boxes would begin to bid.
"This formation disk, this old man finds it quite to his liking. If it weren't so severely damaged, its value would easily multiply tenfold. How about this, this old man bids fifty million top-grade spirit stones. Are there any fellow Daoists who wish to compete?"
As expected!
After the voices in the main hall subsided, the voices from the private boxes slowly emerged. And as soon as one spoke, the bid jumped by fifty million top-grade spirit stones.
At this moment, from another private box, after the previous statement, a voice immediately called out, "Haha, I've taken a liking to this item as well. Let's say seventy million top-grade spirit stones."
Li Xuan heard this and looked through the screen projection. Both of these private boxes were sky-tier, second-class boxes.
It was evident that the occupants of these boxes were either powerful or belonged to a first-rank force.
As the individuals in the private boxes began to bid, the price quickly rose again. In the blink of an eye, it had climbed from seventy million top-grade spirit stones to one hundred and twenty million top-grade spirit stones.
Li Xuan glanced at it and then turned to the young lady Xiao Qing beside him, smiling slightly, "Fairy Xiao Qing, please help me announce. One hundred and thirty million."