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Chapter 496: Auction (Part 2)

"The bidding time is up! Congratulations to participant 1, who has successfully bid for the eighth order spirit material, Void Spirit Crystal, for two million five hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones!"

※_1 1_⛬ announced the results of the ※_16_⛬, his gaze respectfully directed towards 1.

The Cultivators in the hall buzzed with conversation, their whispers and discussions rising and falling.

"It's 1 again! Who could that immortal be? Such generosity, they've acquired quite a few good items!" A middle-aged Cultivator in a luxurious robe couldn't help but exclaim, his eyes filled with envy.

"Indeed! First, it was the ※_2 1_⛬, then the Dao-tier "Insect Scripture," and now, even this eighth order spirit material has fallen into his hands. Truly, he is rich and powerful!" A young Cultivator beside him, his eyes shimmering with admiration and longing for the strong, spoke with full of awe.

"He doesn't seem to have competed for Dao Artifacts with anyone, otherwise they would have definitely fallen into his hands as well," a Void Refining old man stroked his beard, analyzing seriously.

"Have you noticed that the other VIP rooms treat 1 with unusual respect? Even during bidding, there's rarely a direct confrontation, as if they've all tacitly agreed to some unwritten rule. This kind of understanding is definitely not accidental!" A perceptive Void Refining Cultivator stated with certainty.

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately caused many around them to ponder deeply.

"Could it be that 1 is really ※_17_⛬?" Someone ventured a bold hypothesis, their voice soft, yet it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples.

Upon hearing this, the Cultivators' eyes all lit up, and they cast respectful gazes towards 1, most of them affirming this speculation.

At this moment, ※_1 1_⛬ lightly tapped the ※_16_⛬ hammer, drawing the attention of all the Cultivators present. A professional smile bloomed on his face, and his voice, clear and full of passion, introduced, "Fellow Daoists, next, we will welcome the third Dao Artifact of this ※_16_⛬."

As his voice fell, a flash of light from the ※_16_⛬ stage's teleportation Formation revealed a small azure cauldron.

The body of the cauldron was intricately carved with complex and exquisite patterns. Upon closer inspection, one could see green vines intertwining and green leaves dancing ※r10⛬ghtly, as if they were a※r1 1⛬ve, moving across the cauldron's surface, releasing wisps of wood Spiritual Qi that made one unconsciously feel a sense of freshness and tranqui※r12⛬ty.

"The Azure Wood Cauldron, made of extraordinary materials, is crafted from the heart of a ten-thousand-year-old azure wood, supplemented with deep-sea Silver. The patterns of green vines and leaves on its surface are not mere carvings, but incorporate a '※r13⛬fe Formation,' making every leaf and every vine rich with the power of vita※r※r6 1⛬4⛬ty. It can autonomously absorb wood-elemental Spiritual Qi from heaven and earth, nourishing the cauldron itself."

※_11_⛬ smiled s※r 15⛬ghtly, looking at the Cultivators below the stage and introducing it in detail.

As his voice fell, ※_1 1_⛬ waved his hand and infused a stream of Spiritual Qi into the Azure Wood Cauldron. In the next moment, the Azure Wood Cauldron slowly rotated, and waves of gentle yet powerful Spiritual Qi fluctuations emanated from within the cauldron, resonating with the surrounding space, causing the Spiritual Qi concentration within the entire ※_16_⛬ hall to subtly increase.

Even more astonishingly, a verdant wood heart was embedded on the cauldron's ※r16⛬d. It was not only the Spiritual Qi core of the entire cauldron but also a rare treasure capable of guiding and amp※r 17⛬fying the effects of wood-elemental Spells.

Seeing this, a hint of admiration flashed in ※_11_⛬'s eyes. He cleared his throat and excitedly introduced, "Fellow Daoists, this Azure Wood Cauldron is not only an extremely rare seventh-tier Dao Artifact cauldron, but it is also an auxi※r18⛬ary Artifact for Alchemy. It contains the Law of 'Endless ※r 19⛬fe,' whether it is an ※_18_⛬ seeking the ultimate quality of Medicinal Pills or a Cultivator seeking a secret treasure to amp※r2 1⛬fy wood-elemental Spiritual Qi, the Azure Wood Cauldron can satisfy them all. Its appearance undoubtedly adds a rare splash of brilliance to our ※_16_⛬ today!"

With that, ※_1 1_⛬ waved his hand again, injecting a stream of Spiritual Qi into the Azure Wood Cauldron. Instantly, the cauldron's body glowed brightly, and the surrounding wood-elemental Spiritual Qi seemed to be drawn to it, converging into streams of emerald Spiritual flow, slowly rotating around the Azure Wood Cauldron, forming a breathtaking spectacle.

At this moment, all the Cultivators in the entire ※_16_⛬ hall held their breath, deeply captivated by the supreme power and unique charm displayed by the Azure Wood Cauldron.

"The Azure Wood Cauldron, starting bid: one million High-Grade Spirit Stones, with each increment no less than fifty thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones!" ※_1 1_⛬ announced loudly, "Bidding time limit: 200 breaths. The ※_16_⛬ officially begins now!"

As ※_1 1_⛬'s words fell, the ※_16_⛬ atmosphere instantly became fervent.

The price displayed on the bidding panel began to change dramatically. From a starting bid of one million, it soared to three million High-Grade Spirit Stones in the blink of an eye. The Void Refining Cultivators in the ※_16_⛬ hall could only stare blankly.

"What an eye-opener! As expected of a Dao Artifact, it's something we are not worthy of possessing!" An elderly Void Refining Cultivator stroked his beard, his eyes filled with both envy and resignation, as he sighed.

"※_17_⛬'s craftsmanship is extraordinary. This Azure Wood Cauldron Dao Artifact can only be obtained by those with great Opportunity and great fortune. Although we cannot obtain it, to witness its splendor with our own eyes is also a beautiful story on the path of Cultivation!" A female Cultivator in green robes expressed her sincere envy.

"Indeed! Such a treasure is rare in the world. To see it today is enough to be remembered for a lifetime!" An old man with white hair and beard followed suit.

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In the ※_16_⛬ hall, the Void Refining Cultivators were filled with emotion, feeling powerless in the face of the intense bidding war before them.

The bidding continued, the price soaring like an unbridled wild horse, constantly breaking through everyone's imagination. Each new record in bidding was accompanied by gasps of awe and excited discussion.

And the Azure Wood Cauldron, suspended on the ※_16_⛬ stage, was ※r3 1⛬ke a high and mighty goddess, quietly accepting the admiration and pursuit of all the Cultivators.

"The bidding time is up! Congratulations to bid number 7, who has won the Azure Wood Cauldron for six million three hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones!" ※_1 1_⛬'s face was beaming with a satisfied smile. He lightly tapped the ※_16_⛬ hammer, and with a flash of the teleportation Formation's Spiritual light, the Azure Wood Cauldron was taken away.

※_1 1_⛬ looked at the Cultivators in the hall and continued to announce loudly, "Fellow Daoists, the ownership of the Azure Wood Cauldron has been settled. For those Fellow Daoists and Seniors who didn't get a Dao Artifact, don't be disappointed! Today's grand event has just begun. Next, we will present two more Dao Artifacts of equally extraordinary power, each possessing unique strengths and characteristics."

As soon as these words were spoken, the ※_16_⛬ hall, which had become somewhat quiet after the bidding for the Azure Wood Cauldron ended, erupted into a frenzy once more. The Cultivators' eyes rekindled with light, as if everything that had just transpired was merely a prelude, and the true feast was about to begin.

"The next item to be auctioned is the 'Nether Soul Piercing Halberd,' a treasure long preserved by our ※_16_⛬ house. This halberd is a sixth-tier High Grade ※_4 1_⛬, forged from deep-sea cold iron fused with Netherworld Earth Fire. Faint black-purple flames flow around its shaft, making it not only exceptionally sharp but also imbued with Netherworld power, capable of shocking the mind and having a great restraining effect on Soul-type creatures and Cultivators who Cultivate Mental Energy. In combat, once unleashed, it is enough to make enemies Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, losing all Battle Intent." ※_1 1_⛬ announced loudly.

As his voice fell, a flash of the teleportation Formation revealed a black weapon on the ※_16_⛬ stage. Instantly, a chilling and powerful aura permeated the air, causing many Cultivators to shiver involuntarily.

"Nether Soul Piercing Halberd, starting bid: five hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones, with each increment no less than twenty thousand, bidding time limit: 100 breaths."

As ※_1 1_⛬ announced, the numbers on the bidding board once again flickered wildly, and the Cultivators all showed great interest in this unique Dao Artifact.

After the ownership of the Nether Soul Piercing Halberd was settled, ※_1 1_⛬ did not give the crowd much time to catch their breath. He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping across the entire hall, his tone now carrying a hint of mystery and anticipation: "And the next item is the next suppressed ※_4 1_⛬ of this ※_16_⛬ — the '※_1_⛬'! This Pagoda is not only an incredibly defensive sixth-tier defensive ※_4 1_⛬, but it also contains its own universe, forming its own space. It can store all things, and at critical moments, it can transform into a six-layered defensive shield, resisting all external attacks. More importantly, the Pagoda contains the Laws of Heaven and Earth and possesses the effect of gathering Spiritual Qi, which greatly aids Cultivation. It can even help Cultivators stabilize their minds during a Breakthrough, reducing the risk of Qi Deviation. One could say that possessing the ※_1_⛬ is equivalent to possessing a portable Cultivation Holy Land."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire ※_16_⛬ hall completely erupted. The Cultivators' eyes were filled with fanaticism and desire; they knew that if they missed such a treasure, they would probably never encounter it again in this life.

"※_1_⛬, starting bid: eight hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones, with each increment no less than thirty thousand, bidding time ※r4 1⛬mit: 150 breaths!"

※_1 1_⛬'s voice echoed through the roaring ※_16_⛬ hall, and this time, the bidding reached an unprecedented level of intensity. Every Cultivator was giving their all, just to possess this legendary treasure.

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Time flew by, and the ※_13_⛬ ※_16_⛬ lasted for three days. Various high-grade spiritual items, ※_4 1_⛬s, and Spirit Pills continuously appeared on the ※_16_⛬ stage, each one triggering fervent pursuit and intense bidding from the Cultivators.

Inside the ※_16_⛬ hall, the atmosphere was at times suffocatingly tense, and at other times erupted into cheers and exclamations at the unveiling of a rare treasure.

As the bidding for the last suppressed Dao Artifact, the Eight Trigrams Qiankun Mirror, concluded, ※_1 1_⛬ slowly stood up, his face beaming with satisfaction and relief. He surveyed the surroundings, his gaze filled with pride for the success of this grand event.

"Fellow Daoists, Seniors, this centennial cross-realm ※_16_⛬ of ※_13_⛬ has now come to a ※_3 1_⛬. Thank you all for your participation and support. May you all achieve your aspirations and accomplish extraordinary feats on your future paths of Cultivation."

After he finished speaking, the Formation in the ※_16_⛬ hall glowed brightly. The in※r 1⛬ of the treasures each Cultivator had successfully bid for was quietly recorded in their respective tokens. They rose one after another, some with triumphant expressions, others with slight regret, but all carrying aspirations and expectations for the future, and successively left the ※_16_⛬ hall to proceed with the exchange of spiritual items with ※_13_⛬.

Not long after, ※_10_⛬, dressed in a magnificent brocade robe and wearing a gentle smile, once again entered 1.

"※_17_⛬, the success of this ※_16_⛬, especially with the Spirit Items you bid on, is entirely due to the Dao Artifacts you refined!" ※_10_⛬ handed Li Mu a storage ring, his words filled with genuine respect and gratitude.

The three Dao Artifacts Li Mu was commissioned to refine, as well as the two Dao Artifacts he entrusted for ※_16_⛬, were major highlights of this ※_16_⛬. They attracted the attention and fervent pursuit of many high-level Cultivators, setting a new transaction record for ※_13_⛬'s cross-realm ※_16_⛬s over several millennia.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu smiled slightly, accepted the storage ring, and humbly waved his hand: "※_14_⛬, you exaggerate. ※_13_⛬'s connections and organizational capabilities are the true keys to this ※_16_⛬'s success. I merely added the finishing touch."

As he spoke, Li Mu immersed his ※_5 1_⛬ into the storage ring, confirming that the dozen or so high-grade spirit materials inside—Void Spirit Crystal, Nether Cloud Gold, Fiery Gold Tung, Glazed Silver Sand, and so on—were all present. It could be said that his participation in this ※_16_⛬ yielded extremely rich rewards.

The two exchanged smiles, and the atmosphere immediately became even more harmonious.

※_10_⛬ then changed the subject, officially moving on to the handover. He took out another storage ring and gestured, "※_17_⛬, for the two Dao Artifacts, spirit materials, and Spirit Pills you auctioned, as well as the commission from the three Dao Artifacts this time, after deducting the spirit materials you purchased, there is still a remaining amount of eighteen million High-Grade Spirit Stones, all placed in this specially made storage ring."

As he spoke, ※_10_⛬ took out a beautifully carved storage ring from his sleeve, along with an account book Jade Slip, and handed them to Li Mu for verification.

Li Mu took the storage ring and the account book Jade Slip, and carefully verified them with his ※_5 1_⛬. The account book Jade Slip contained detailed records, with every transaction clear and concise, including the Transaction price of the two Dao Artifacts he had entrusted for ※_16_⛬, the cost of the spiritual items he had bid on, and the commission he was due as an ※_19_⛬, with nothing omitted.

After confirming everything was correct, Li Mu nodded lightly, expressing his admiration for ※_13_⛬'s meticulousness and professiona※r5 1⛬sm once again: "※_14_⛬ is indeed very thorough, Li admires you."

"It's nothing!" ※_10_⛬ smiled slightly, then turned to ※_15_⛬ and Sword Master Chen, successively taking out storage rings to hand over to the two of them.

The handover process was equally smooth and unobstructed. ※_15_⛬ and Sword Master Chen each received their respective storage rings, and after examining them with their ※_5 1_⛬, smiles of satisfaction appeared on their faces. In this ※_16_⛬, they had witnessed the emergence of many rare treasures and couldn't resist making bids for quite a few valuable Cultivation resources.

"※_14_⛬, this collaboration has been truly delightful. ※_13_⛬'s reputation and efficiency fill us with deep respect," ※_15_⛬ spoke first, his words full of sincerity.

Sword Master Chen also nodded in agreement: "That's right, ※_14_⛬, we hope to have many more such opportunities for cooperation in the future."

Upon hearing this, ※_10_⛬'s face instantly beamed with smiles, knowing full well what the recognition of the two Sword Masters from Xuantian Sword Sect meant for ※_13_⛬.

"※_15_⛬, Sword Master Chen, your satisfaction is our greatest affirmation. ※_13_⛬ is always committed to providing the highest quality Cultivation resources to the vast number of Cultivators. If you have any needs, ※_13_⛬ will certainly go all out," ※_10_⛬ expressed his sincere gratitude.

Soon, after speaking, ※_10_⛬ personally led the three out of the VIP room, through the lavishly decorated corridor, and enthusiastically saw them off.

"※_17_⛬, ※_15_⛬, Sword Master Chen, thank you three for your presence and support. I look forward to more wonderful collaborations when we meet again next time." ※_10_⛬ cupped his hands and bid farewell to the three.

Li Mu, ※_15_⛬, and Sword Master Chen nodded slightly in return. After returning the courtesy, they soared on their swords, their figures turning into black dots and disappearing into the sky above ※_12_⛬ in the blink of an eye.

Just at this moment, several black figures from ※_12_⛬ also shot into the sky, seemingly representing several different forces, pursuing the three.

Noticing this, Wan Renlang sighed helplessly, then quickly arranged for his subordinates to follow suit and take action. (End of Chapter)

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