Over the following period, various law resources were successively auctioned.
During this time, Saintess Guangxi and Wang Baishan each made their moves and secured the treasures they desired. Both were characterized by their substantial wealth, bidding assertively. Naturally, other platforms also had their share of such "prominent figures." Qin Hanchu, however, remained uninvolved, his objectives clear.
Several hours later, the beautiful host began introducing new auction items.
"The next item is a lump of Illusion True Sand!"
"Illusion True Sand contains powerful true and false laws, capable of enhancing the strength of those who wield them. The starting bid is two hundred thousand, with incremental bids not less than fifty thousand!"
As the host finished speaking, Saintess Guangxi, not far away, declared, "Seven hundred thousand!" Her bid stunned the entire hall. It was evident to everyone that Saintess Guangxi was determined to acquire it. Given her status, many had already withdrawn from the competition.
"Saintess Guangxi, please forgive my presumption."
"Seven hundred and fifty thousand!" A chuckled elder from an adjacent platform offered.
"Eight hundred thousand!" Saintess Guangxi bid again.
The elder smiled, "Eight hundred and fifty thousand!"
"One million!"
It was at this moment that Qin Hanchu spoke. In the past, Qin Hanchu was not this ostentatious with his wealth. However, after inheriting the legacy of Pavilion Master Song, Qin Hanchu's fortune was considerable. Indeed, even the wealth of some Immortals and Gods might not surpass Qin Hanchu's.
With Qin Hanchu's bid, most eyes turned towards him. Saintess Guangxi's gaze also fell upon him.
"Who is this person? I have no impression of him."
"Never seen him before. He's likely not someone on the Saint Ranking."
"His attire is also rather ordinary. He doesn't look like a disciple of a major sect."
"Could he possibly be a rogue cultivator?"
"Surely not. Would a rogue cultivator dare to compete with Saintess Guangxi and Old Man Kukmu?"
Wang Baishan looked at Qin Hanchu and chuckled, "My friend, you have great courage. A mere rogue cultivator dares to contend with a Saintess and Old Man Kukmu!"
"A rogue cultivator? Is he tired of living?"
"Old Man Kukmu is not a kind-hearted soul!" Wang Baishan spoke out loud, not through telepathic transmission. At this point, everyone learned that Qin Hanchu was not a sect disciple but a rogue cultivator.
Qin Hanchu's expression remained unchanged. "An auction is a contest of wealth, not background."
Old Man Kukmu chuckled sinisterly, "My young friend speaks the truth. Whoever has the wealth shall have it."
Saintess Guangxi glanced at Qin Hanchu and did not raise her bid further. One million was not a small sum, and both Saintess Guangxi and Old Man Kukmu had other targets, thus they would not invest too much capital here.
Ultimately, Qin Hanchu secured the Illusion True Sand for one million. With a wave of his hand, one million Law Crystals flew towards the peak of the Heavenly Desolation Treasure Pavilion. Upon receiving the crystals, a lump of Illusion True Sand flew towards Qin Hanchu. At the Heavenly Desolation Treasure Pavilion's auction, no one dared to make a move to snatch it. Qin Hanchu, with another wave, had already sent the Illusion True Sand into the Divine Continent Great World.
"The next item is Thunder God Wood!"
"Acquiring this item allows one to cultivate the Zi Xiao Immortal Thunder Law. The starting bid is eight hundred thousand Law Crystals, with incremental bids not less than one hundred thousand!"
The Zi Xiao Immortal Thunder Law was a very powerful offensive law, and many desired to obtain it. Some who had not participated in the bidding began to make their moves. The price of Thunder God Wood skyrocketed like a rocket, rapidly ascending. In the blink of an eye, the price had risen from eight hundred thousand to one million six hundred thousand! Wang Baishan and Saintess Guangxi also joined the bidding fray.
When the price reached one million seven hundred thousand, there were few who could continue bidding. Currently, only Saintess Guangxi and a middle-aged man in magnificent armor, exuding a wild aura, were competing. Seeing that the bidders had reached their limit, Qin Hanchu spoke again, "One million nine hundred thousand!"
"It's him again!"
"How can this fellow be a rogue cultivator? How can he be so wealthy?"
"Even if he's wealthy, he's repeatedly competing with these strong figures on the Saint Ranking."
"Does he think everyone on the Saint Ranking is a reasonable and benevolent person?"
"Saintess Guangxi is already angered. This is the second time he has competed for Saintess Guangxi's resources."
Saintess Guangxi turned to Qin Hanchu, "One million nine hundred and fifty thousand!"
Qin Hanchu continued, "Two million!"
Saintess Guangxi fell silent; the price of two million was somewhat difficult for her to bear.
"Two million and fifty thousand!"
"If you dare to bid again, you are my enemy!" The wild man in armor threatened Qin Hanchu.
"Lei Kuangniu, threats are forbidden at the auction," a strong figure from the Heavenly Desolation Treasure Pavilion said coldly.
Lei Kuangniu glared at Qin Hanchu, "Do you intend to continue bidding?"
"Lei Kuangniu has already issued a threat. If he dares to bid again, he is declaring war on Lei Kuangniu."
"Lei Kuangniu possesses the Zi Xiao Immortal Thunder Law. He should be determined to acquire this item."
Just as everyone thought Qin Hanchu would give up, Qin Hanchu calmly said, "Two million one hundred and fifty thousand!" Not only did Qin Hanchu increase the bid, but he did so by a full hundred thousand.
"Is he provoking Lei Kuangniu?"
"He's saving face and suffering. As long as he dares to leave Dragon Slaying City, Lei Kuangniu will definitely kill him!"
Lei Kuangniu's eyes widened in fury. "Very well, you are indeed arrogant! We shall meet again!"
Old Man Kukmu and Wang Baishan, among others, looked at Qin Hanchu in surprise. To continue bidding in the face of Lei Kuangniu's threat was truly astonishing. Two million one hundred and fifty thousand was a vast sum for most. Even Lei Kuangniu and Saintess Guangxi had no choice but to abandon the competition.
Qin Hanchu, as he wished, obtained the Thunder God Wood. This piece of Thunder God Wood was several times larger than what Qin Hanchu had obtained previously, and the Zi Xiao Immortal Thunder Law contained within was even more potent. Upon absorbing it, Qin Hanchu's Zi Xiao Immortal Thunder Law would undoubtedly advance by a level.
Putting away the Thunder God Wood, he quietly awaited the next auction item. The following few items had little relevance to Qin Hanchu, so he did not participate in their bidding.
Half an hour later, another item of interest to Qin Hanchu began its auction. This item was named Life and Death Wood, a treasure containing dense laws of life and death. Qin Hanchu primarily cultivated the laws of life and death, thus he was very concerned about this item. Although this item could not elevate Qin Hanchu to the Immortal God realm, it could help him reach the late Immortal God stage.
As before, Qin Hanchu did not participate in the bidding during the early stages. He only joined when the competition entered its final phase. At this point, the bids had already reached one million one hundred thousand. Qin Hanchu said, "One million two hundred thousand!"
"He still has Law Crystals?"
"Is this fellow's foundation this profound?"
"Even those in the Immortal God realm might not be this wealthy."
Wang Baishan and other experts on the Saint Ranking also looked at Qin Hanchu with shocked expressions.
"Who exactly are you, my friend? Are you truly a rogue cultivator?" Wang Baishan began to doubt Qin Hanchu's words. Let alone rogue cultivators, even disciples of powerful sects might not possess such wealth.