Chapter 981: The Lifebond Necklace
Beams of light shot forth from all directions, illuminating the central auction platform. A small pedestal slowly rose from below, erupting with dazzling brilliance. The entire massive hall was instantly enveloped in a cascade of dazzling light. The resplendent glow left everyone spellbound.
The source of all that brilliance was a necklace It appeared to be inlaid with numerous gemstones, all in varying shades of green, which formed a seamless gradient. They were shaped like leaves, some layered and others barely touching, and it evoked a strong sense of nature.
The leaf-like gems curved inward along both sides, ultimately converging into a single point where a sky-blue gemstone lay. Its color was as clear and pure as heaven itself, and it radiated a soft blue halo that shimmered with fantastical hues. The gemstone was diamond-shaped, with sharply defined facets that made clear its three-dimensional form and intensified the refraction of its inner light.
Nearly every bidder in the audience was instantly captivated by its beauty. Even without knowing its function, its aesthetics alone had already conquered the hearts of nearly all the women present.
"This is called the Lifebond Necklace. It is an exceedingly rare treasure, with a rather special function: mediating a contract. This contract must be formed by two individuals who are of one heart and spirit, and is called the Life-Link Pact. Once this contract is established via the Lifebond Necklace, the two individuals become inseparable, in the literal sense. They will thenceforth share one life; they will share all benefits that come from cultivation; they will share all pain and injury; and they can teleport to each other's side at will to offer mutual protection.
"With the Ancestral Court about to host an unprecedented and grand matchmaking tournament, this necklace has been brought forth especially for that occasion. I believe whoever owns this necklace will have a much better chance of winning the beauty's heart. More practically, it grants powerful protection in moments of breakthrough or peril.
"The Lifebond Necklace will start at ten thousand amethystine coins, and the minimum increment is five hundred. Bidding starts now."
Without a doubt, this was an extraordinary treasure, a genuine top-tier divine item. If used between two kindred spirits, it would essentially make them one entity. If two Emperors were to bind themselves with such a contract, the result would be unimaginably formidable.
Of course, there was also a caveat: In this world, how many beings could truly resonate heart-to-heart, living as if they were one soul?
Ten thousand amethystine coins was a sky-high starting price. Yet, in the context of the upcoming matchmaking tournament, its value was undeniable. This was precisely the kind of auction where such an item could fetch a record-breaking price.