Qin Hanchu and Axiang were both still at the Immortal Saint level, requiring vast amounts of resources to aid their cultivation.
Even upon reaching the Immortal God realm, other elemental laws would still necessitate resource support.
Establishing one's own faction to accumulate wealth was a long-term strategy.
Time flew by, and Qin Hanchu had been in seclusion within the Yu Ding Sect for three years.
During these three years, the Yu Ding Sect had successfully merged with the Feng He Sect.
Chun Mu, who had fled previously, rejoined the new Yu Ding Sect under the persuasion of the Feng He Sect Master.
In addition to reorganizing the Yu Ding Sect, the Feng He Sect Master also acquired numerous resources for Qin Hanchu.
These included the laws of Life and Death, Reincarnation, Transformation, Truth and Illusion, and more.
With these resources, Qin Hanchu and Axiang's strength saw a significant advancement.
Of course, Qin Hanchu had not been idle.
Through three years of diligent effort, the Soul Severing Flying Blade was finally mastered.
Though currently at its lowest tier, the Soul Severing Flying Blade was already sufficient to overwhelm martial artists of the same cultivation level.
Qin Hanchu had intended to bring the Beixi City Lord with him to Leize, but to protect the Yu Ding Sect, he decided to leave him behind.
Including the Beixi City Lord, the Yu Ding Sect now possessed six Immortal Gods, which could be considered fitting for a top-tier sect.
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Leihai City was the closest city to Leize.
Within Leize, besides the Thunder God Wood, there were also many ordinary Crazy Thunder Immortal Treasures.
Many martial artists resided here permanently to collect these treasures.
After departing from the Yu Ding Sect, Qin Hanchu arrived at this location.
Shortly after entering the city, he received a piece of news.
Three nights later, Leihai City would be auctioning a piece of Thunder God Wood.
Due to its unique geographical location, Leihai City attracted many thunder cultivators.
For thunder cultivators, Thunder God Wood was an absolute top-tier treasure.
Possessing Thunder God Wood could allow one's Crazy Thunder Law to transform into Violet Sky Immortal Thunder.
Although both were thunder-element laws, the Violet Sky Immortal Thunder was over thirty percent more potent than the ordinary Crazy Thunder Law.
Many powerful individuals were eagerly preparing for the competition to obtain this piece of Thunder God Wood.
Qin Hanchu was now quite affluent and would not miss this opportunity.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
That evening, Qin Hanchu arrived at the Divine Thunder Treasure Pavilion in Leihai City.
Leihai City belonged to the Divine Thunder Sect, and the Divine Thunder Treasure Pavilion was an industry of the Divine Thunder Sect.
This auction was an open-invitation event, accessible to anyone who had reached the Immortal Saint realm.
Qin Hanchu arrived relatively early and secured a seat in the front.
Shortly after, the area around him filled with people.
“Grandpa, is the crystal money you prepared enough?”
To Qin Hanchu's right, a young girl whispered to the elder beside her.
The elder smiled, "Don't worry, I've prepared three million, which should be sufficient."
Approximately an hour later, the venue, capable of holding thousands, was completely packed.
It was at this moment that the Divine Thunder Treasure Pavilion's auction officially commenced.
The Thunder God Wood was the final item of the night, so it would not be presented prematurely.
Of course, not everyone was solely there for the Thunder God Wood.
There was only one piece of Thunder God Wood, and out of the thousands present, only one person could purchase it.
Many, knowing they lacked the financial means, set their sights on other auction items.
Qin Hanchu had no interest in the other items and waited with his eyes gently closed.
After a full two hours, the Thunder God Wood was finally brought onto the stage.
Upon seeing the piece of Thunder God Wood, Qin Hanchu's gaze became fervent.
This segment of Thunder God Wood was larger than the one Qin Hanchu had previously acquired, and the Violet Sky Immortal Thunder Law contained within was even more concentrated.
As the Thunder God Wood appeared, many cultivators' eyes brightened.
"Everyone must be eager, so I won't waste any more time."
"This piece of Thunder God Wood recently fell from the Thunder God Tree three months ago, containing extremely dense Violet Sky Immortal Thunder Law."
"Originally, a senior from the sect intended to use it personally, but for today's auction, they reluctantly parted with it."
"The starting bid is one point five million, with increments no less than one hundred thousand."
"The auction begins now!"
As the auctioneer's words fell, the price immediately began to climb.
"One point seven million!"
"One point nine million!"
"Two million!"
"Two point three million!"
Hearing the terrifying pace of the price increase, the elder beside him twitched his mouth.
The elder's granddaughter said awkwardly, "Grandpa, your three million might not be enough."
The elder sighed with frustration, "I didn't expect the law contained within this piece of Thunder God Wood to be so concentrated."
While the grandfather and granddaughter were conversing, the auction price had already reached three point one million.
The Thunder God Wood Qin Hanchu had purchased previously had only cost two point one million in total.
Even though the price had surpassed three million, the auction's pace showed no signs of slowing down.
"Three point seven million!"
It was only after this price was announced that the bidding speed on site began to decelerate.
"Three point seven million, first call!"
"Three point seven million, second call!"
"Are there any other powerhouses willing to bid? The Violet Sky Immortal Thunder Law contained within can greatly enhance one's strength; missing this chance might mean a long wait."
As the auctioneer spoke, someone else grudgingly raised the bid by a hundred thousand.
Seeing that the price had reached its bottleneck, Qin Hanchu finally spoke, "Four million!"
Upon hearing this price, everyone's gaze shifted towards Qin Hanchu.
The elder beside him also looked at Qin Hanchu with surprise.
"I'll take it for four point one million, young friend, please give me face!"
The person who spoke this time was an elder, and as he called out the price, he exuded the aura of an Immortal God realm expert.
It was clear he was attempting to intimidate Qin Hanchu with his cultivation.
Qin Hanchu paid him no mind and directly increased the bid, "Four point two million."
"Young friend, are you showing no respect to Chen Mou?" the Immortal God elder said sternly.
Qin Hanchu glanced at the elder surnamed Chen, "Do I know you?"
"Junior, you are showing some lack of discretion."
"Four point three million!"
The elder surnamed Chen's words became increasingly angry.
Qin Hanchu continued, "Four point five million!"
"This person is likely only at the Immortal Saint realm, yet he dares to challenge an Immortal God?"
"A price of four point five million doesn't seem like much to him; he's quite wealthy."
With the price reaching four point five million, the elder surnamed Chen fell silent.
Although he could also afford four point five million, it represented his entire fortune.
"Four point five million, first call!"
"Four point five million, second call!"
The auctioneer knew this price was the ceiling and promptly finalized the sale.
After paying, Qin Hanchu stored the Thunder God Wood into his Immortal Slaying Realm.
With the enhancement of this Thunder God Wood, Qin Hanchu's Violet Sky Immortal Thunder Law could aim for the late Immortal Saint stage.
"Young friend, be careful when you're out."
"Leihai City is not a peaceful place!"
The elder surnamed Chen threatened coldly.
Upon hearing this, Qin Hanchu chuckled.
He wished the elder surnamed Chen would attempt to rob him, as that would give him an opportunity to kill him.
"My life is quite resilient; I'll outlive you," Qin Hanchu mocked with a light laugh.
"You court death!" the elder surnamed Chen gritted his teeth.