"Honored guests!" Wei Liang's voice boomed across the auction hall, as confident as ever. "The item in my hand should be familiar to many of you—this is a replica of the Blueprint of the Sword of Judgment, forged by none other than the legendary Godsmith himself!"
His tone rose, laced with theatrical flair.
"Yes, it's only a replica… but do not underestimate it! The knowledge contained within is enough to enlighten even Grandmaster smiths! A true treasure for anyone seeking to transcend the limits of forging technique!"
Lein narrowed his eyes, analyzing every word. Wei Liang was a master of stirring the crowd, a performer who knew how to make anything sound invaluable—even when it wasn't. This time, though, the item really did hold weight.
"And who knows," Wei Liang continued, his grin widening as his gaze swept across the VIP rows, "if one of you manages to complete this manual… then the Sword of Judgment, the blade wielded by emperors of legend, could very well be yours."
