The "Myriad Races Trading Platform" remained as bustling as ever.
In addition to the ten sets of high-grade equipment uploaded by the brat, the six sets of high-grade equipment seized by the Immortal and Demon Team after conquering the dwarf tribe were also put up for auction by Xiao Mo.
A total of sixteen sets of high-grade equipment triggered frenzied bidding from numerous lords.
Each set of high-grade equipment displayed its Iron Essence value below it.
At this moment, these values were leaping wildly.
After Xiao Mo announced the auction of high-grade equipment, many lords frantically exchanged their resources for Iron Essence.
Therefore, these lords were naturally not short of Iron Essence now.
With less than four hours remaining in the novice protection period, the territory protection shields would soon disappear.
At that time, the beast tide crisis could strike at any moment.
These lords valued their lives immensely and had no desire to become food for demonic beasts.
Possessing high-grade equipment not only enhanced their strength but also significantly boosted their safety.
Although those high-ranking top lords knew this was outright aiding the enemy, they had no choice.
Who else had high-grade equipment for auction other than Xiao Mo!
Furthermore, there were only these sixteen sets of high-grade equipment in total.
Even if you were unwilling to purchase them, there would always be someone else willing to aid the enemy for a better chance at survival.
If others acquired them, their strength would greatly increase.
If that were to happen, let alone surpassing Xiao Mo, they might even struggle against lords in the same tier.
Xiao Mo was naturally pleased with the lords' fervor.
The more frenzied these lords became, the more Iron Essence he could obtain per set.
Xiao Mo calculated the still-jumping values of the sixteen sets of equipment, and he was already certain.
Tonight, the Immortal and Demon Territory would be upgraded to the Immortal and Demon Tribe, and the "Immortal and Demon Sacred Hall" would be successfully constructed.
Once these two tasks were completed, he could dedicate himself entirely to facing the beast tide crisis.
His goal was only that sole special bonus.
He had to obtain it!
...
Time ticked by, little by little.
Two hours later, some lords had already withdrawn from the high-grade equipment bidding war.
This was because the current prices of high-grade equipment were beyond their "financial capabilities" to afford.
Although the frequency of Iron Essence value fluctuations gradually decreased, it never stopped.
Just as Xiao Mo had predicted, the lords' desperation to obtain high-grade equipment was astonishing.
The preciousness of Iron Essence was self-evident.
However, to acquire high-grade equipment, these lords were exhausting almost all their lumber, stone, food, and other resources.
This, in turn, directly slowed down their territory upgrade speed.
But even knowing this, they gritted their teeth and persevered.
Because high-grade equipment was too enticing!
The thoughts of many lords were nearly identical.
As long as they obtained high-grade equipment, their safety would be guaranteed, and their chances of surviving the beast tide and obtaining rewards would significantly increase.
"Although my subordinate units are very strong, my personal strength is too weak. If I die in the beast tide, everything will be for naught! I must obtain high-grade equipment to arm myself!"
"With high-grade equipment, my strength will improve, and I will have a great chance of obtaining that sole special bonus!"
"Upgrading my territory can wait for later, but right now, I must possess a set of high-grade equipment!"
...
These were the sentiments of many lords, and the reason for their frenzied price inflation.
Currently, the bid for each set of high-grade equipment had already exceeded fifteen hundred units of Iron Essence.
Two sets, in particular, had surpassed two thousand units of Iron Essence.
Seeing this, Xiao Mo couldn't help but start humming a little tune.
Even if the bidding stopped now, he would still harvest enough Iron Essence, and even far beyond his expectations.
Following that, Xiao Mo leisurely shifted his attention to the "World Chat Channel."
Perhaps it was because tonight was the last night of the novice protection period.
The chat channel was more vibrant than ever before.
Some lords were excited, others were uneasy, but undoubtedly, no one could sleep soundly.
Even Xiao Mo would not be sleeping tonight.
After all, once the protection shield disappeared, the ferocious demonic beasts outside the territory would surely break in.
[This world is too crazy! As expected, these are all top-tier overlords! Such immense strength!]
[Indeed, they are so ferocious! Iron Essence is an essential resource for upgrading to a tribe! They are bidding so enthusiastically without batting an eye! One word: I'm utterly impressed!]
[It's understandable, actually! The beast tide is about to sweep in, and upgrading to a tribe is nowhere near as important as obtaining high-grade equipment to enhance one's strength!]
[Later, Iron Essence will gradually become as common a resource as lumber and stone, and there will be more and more tribe-level territories!]
[While that's true, Lord Qian Mo is definitely the one leading the pack!]
[Who isn't saying that! Lord Qian Mo is making a substantial profit tonight! Perhaps this wave alone will be enough for him to upgrade to a basic tribe!]
[I truly envy the lord!]
[But why is Lord Qian Mo so aloof! I've sent countless friend requests, and he's rejected them all! What's the meaning of this? Qian Mo! Come out and explain!]
[Explain my foot! You're nothing!]
[You're nothing +1]
[You're nothing +2]
[You're nothing +n]
...
Seeing this, Xiao Mo directly closed the "World Chat Channel."
Adding friends was out of the question!
Just considering the number of lords requesting to add him as a friend, it was at least twenty million daily, sometimes even seventy to eighty million.
With such a massive number, if he accepted them all, the messages alone would overwhelm him every day.
Even the so-called top lords, Xiao Mo had not added any of them.
This was akin to a certain fairy who was furious at being rejected.
As of now, Xiao Mo's only friend was the brat Dou Xiao Dou.
To Xiao Mo, more friends meant more entanglements.
This was the opportune moment to develop his own strength, and although Xiao Mo did not fear trouble, he did not wish to get involved in such complications.
In his opinion, when encountering any problem, he would simply crush it with his formidable strength, no matter what!
...
After the final competition, the sixteen sets of high-grade equipment were ultimately acquired by sixteen powerful lords.
The lords who obtained these equipments were all brimming with confidence.
This was mainly because with their personal safety guaranteed by high-grade equipment, their next target was naturally the rewards from the beast tide event.
Especially that sole special bonus!
Only by obtaining this unique special bonus could they rapidly increase their strength, surpass Xiao Mo, and become the true strongest lords.
Conquering the myriad races was a matter for the future.
If they couldn't even surpass Xiao Mo now, how could they possibly stand out in the Myriad Races Hegemony Tournament and ascend to the highest peak?
Moreover, although Xiao Mo was temporarily ahead, those who ran fast in the early stages did not necessarily endure until the end.
They believed they would definitely surpass Xiao Mo and forge their own path to greatness!