The instant the stopper was removed, an indescribable, immensely powerful aura of life, like a tangible green tide, surged violently from the bottle neck, instantly sweeping across the entire auction hall!
Every person in the hall, regardless of their strength, felt completely refreshed the moment they inhaled this aura, as if every cell was rejoicing.
Some old hidden injuries and feelings of exhaustion were noticeably alleviated!
“Th-This is the aura of the Fountain of Life!” “It’s astonishing!
Just smelling it makes me feel several years younger!” Countless people gasped in amazement, their eyes growing even hotter.
Whitebeard did not hesitate.
Under the scorching gaze of everyone present, he tilted his head back and drank the spiritual liquid in the bottle—which looked like flowing, liquid emerald—in one gulp!
As the spiritual liquid went down, there was no earth-shattering noise.
Instead, like the gentlest sweet spring water, it rapidly merged into his limbs and bones, penetrating every corner of his body.
Immediately afterward, a change that stunned everyone began to manifest on Whitebeard.
First, his weather-beaten face, covered in deep, knife-etched wrinkles, began to quickly lighten and disappear at a visible speed!
The face, which had previously looked slightly worn due to age, rapidly recovered the full contours of his youth—sharp, distinct, and filled with a sense of resolute power.
Next, his long, flowing hair, which had been streaked with gray, quickly became thick and golden from the roots, glowing with the healthy luster of the finest silk.
Only his signature crescent-shaped mustache remained pure white.
But this white was no longer a symbol of decay; instead, framed by his golden hair, it looked strikingly prominent and majestic.
His enormous body, which had been slightly hunched due to years of warfare and the passage of time, suddenly straightened like a sleeping giant awakening!
His height seemed to increase by a few inches, and the muscles, which had slightly atrophied due to aging, swelled and bulged as if inflated, stretching his loose Captain’s coat taut and revealing a terrifying physique cast from steel.
The heavy feeling caused by hidden injuries and aging vanished completely, replaced by an inherent, boundless sense of power that seemed capable of shaking the heavens and earth!
Whitebeard slowly opened his eyes.
His gaze, which had been slightly cloudy due to old age, was now clear and sharp, like that of a hawk, radiating brilliance and brimming with aggression!
He subconsciously clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking loudly, feeling the surging, seemingly endless power within his body!
The faint pain and weakness that had plagued him for years, originating from deep within his body, had completely vanished!
Standing before the crowd now was no longer the awe-inspiring “Old Emperor” who required IV drips to maintain himself, but a youthful-faced man in absolute peak physical condition, retaining only his signature white mustache—the Peak Whitebeard!
“Gurarararara!!!” A burst of laughter, wilder and more vital than thunder, erupted from Whitebeard’s mouth.
The sound waves were like tangible shockwaves, making the entire auction hall hum!
“This feeling!” Whitebeard suddenly swung his massive arm, his movement swift as lightning.
The resulting air pressure instantly burst the air in front of him, creating a deafening sonic boom!
“I’m back!
This is my true power!!” “Pops!!” “Th-This is amazing!!” Marco, Jozu, and Vista trembled with excitement, tears welling up in their eyes!
They felt as if they were witnessing the legendary, invincible Captain who could single-handedly contend with the Roger Pirates!
The entire auction hall fell into a dead silence!
Everyone was stunned, staring jaw-dropped at the terrifying existence who seemed to have reversed time and returned to the peak of his power!
Representatives of all other forces—whether Admirals, Four Emperor Kaido, CP0 Members, or the various Underground Emperors—all wore grave expressions, their hearts churning with turbulent waves!
Whitebeard had truly recovered his youthful vitality!
This meant the structure of the New World was about to undergo a massive transformation!
A Whitebeard returned to his peak state meant his threat level would increase exponentially!
And all of this originated from this bottle of spiritual liquid from the Myriad Realms Auction House!
At this moment, everyone’s desire for the upcoming climax auction items reached its peak!
Madness and greed burned in the eyes of countless powerhouses!
“Dong!” The sound of the auction gavel rang out again, pulling the crowd back from the shock of Whitebeard’s reversal of decay.
Behind Adam, the fifth display stand rose.
Resting quietly on the velvet cushion was a seemingly unremarkable green bean, resembling a shriveled pea, forming a stark contrast with the brilliant previous auction items.
“The fifth auction item—” Adam’s voice carried a strange magic.
“The [Senzu Bean]!
Originating from a martial arts-prosperous parallel world called Dragon Ball.” He paused, allowing the crowd’s curiosity to peak, before slowly revealing the effect—which was extremely simple, yet enough to drive any powerhouse mad: “The effect of this item is extremely simple, yet utterly heaven-defying.” “As long as the user still has a breath left, no matter how severe the injury or how exhaustive the depletion, consuming this bean…” Adam’s gaze swept over every face holding its breath in concentration, and he spoke the final words with perfect clarity: “Can instantly restore them to a perfect, peak state.” “Simply put, it equals one extra life, a second chance in a battle.” “Boom!” The absolute practicality of the concept of a “second life” struck the heart of every powerhouse like the heaviest war drum!
At their level, life-and-death struggles often happen in an instant.
An extra life meant infinite possibilities for turning defeat into victory and reversing desperate situations!
Its strategic value, both for individuals and for top combat forces, was immeasurable!
“The starting price—1 Billion Berries!
Each bid increase must not be less than ten million Berries!” Adam’s voice broke the silence.
“Begin!” “1.1 Billion!” Akainu roared first.
This was equivalent to equipping the Marine’s top combat forces with a second life; the strategic value was incalculable!
“1.2 Billion!” Doflamingo’s voice held a hint of urgency.
His financial strength was weaker among the top powers, but the Senzu Bean’s temptation was too great for him.
“1.4 Billion!” Kaido roared.
He craved battle, and although his physique was monstrous, having this meant he could fight even more recklessly!
“1.45 Billion!” Katakuri bid calmly.
“1.5 Billion!” “1.7 Billion!” “1.8 Billion!” The bidding climbed steadily, with all parties appearing extremely cautious.
The increments were small, as if testing each other’s limits and remaining financial capacity.
“2 Billion.” The cold voice of the World Government’s CP0 rang out again, instantly raising the price significantly.
Although the expenditure was massive, the World Government’s financial resources were bottomless, and they remained the strongest competitors.