Chapter 952: The Substitute Lotus Seed
As the Tenebrous Demon Emperor had said, the Lotus Clan was so obscure that most demons were barely aware of their existence. Even within the Solstice Empire, they were considered marginal at best.
Yet from such an unremarkable race emerged such a heaven-defying ability! The Substitute Lotus Seed was more valuable, in a sense, than any other divine artifact in existence. Though limited to use below the twelfth order, its value was already fearsome. Especially with the matchmaking tournament and the struggle for the Emperor’s seat approaching, its utility would multiply exponentially.
It was widely known that both demons and nymphs relied heavily on bloodlines. To unleash their greatest power, burning one’s own bloodline was often the most effective method. But the downsides of bloodline ignition included its brevity, and worse, the severe injury to one’s blood essence afterward, often making full recovery nearly impossible. As a result, no one dared burn their bloodline completely in battle.
But if one possessed the Substitute Lotus Seed, that changed everything. Just burned your bloodline power to the point you are dying of depletion? No problem—you can just come back to life! And though the resurrection was bound to take some time, it was unlikely to impact the next battle.
For peak eleventh-order powerhouses, burning all their bloodline power could allow some from stronger clans to erupt with force comparable to an Emperor. The destructive power was unquestionable. Obviously, this did not mean they could actually match an Emperor in combat, but a full-power strike at that level could simply vaporize some of the other eleventh-order contestants.
Placing such a treasure in the auction now meant its value would at least double, if not more. It practically guaranteed a victory. For the strongest Great Demon and Great Nymph Kings, this item could determine the outcome of the most critical duels in the Emperor selection battle.
How could the bidders possibly not be excited? Even inside the VIP rooms, surges of bloodline power could be sensed in the air, proof of the internal agitation among these top-tier bloodlines and city lords.
Inside VIP Room Eight, Tang San’s gaze flickered. Around him, the elders stared at him eagerly.
"Get it, Big Brother. Whatever the cost, get it! This thing is incredible! We Blue Gold Tree clan may not be great at combat, but when it comes to burning our bloodline power, who can match us? We have enough life force to match everyone here combined; if we burn it, we’ll blow a hole through the sky! With this Substitute Lotus Seed, we can burn without fear! And we’re the best at restoring bloodline power too. If we don’t die instantly, we won’t even need to use the seed. But with it, there’s one extra guarantee."