The furor eventually subsided. Some were still very emotional.

Money ruled all at the auction. Status no longer mattered.

Normally, Brightking Buddha was an untouchable existence with peerless Buddhist powers. He soared in the high heavens, freed from the mortal coil. Alas, he still lost today to a bid of one billion. This bid and the circumstances truly stirred the audience.

“Ahem, next item on the list.” The auctioneer forgot about her role as well despite being very experienced at her job.

This level of profit was unprecedented for her or any other auctioneer for that matter. Her contribution to the auction...