"Five hundred and ten million!"
Cang Qingtian, the Crown Prince of the Hongmeng Sacred Kingdom, his face a mask of ice, announced another bid. The warning in his voice was undisguised. The various forces present clearly did not dare to get involved, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire. If they lost their lives because of this, it would be a huge loss.
"One billion!"
No preamble, a voice emanated from Ye Xuan's private room. The entire auction hall erupted in an uproar, and everyone who looked towards Ye Xuan's room was stunned. Damn, was that guy for real? Was it really okay to embarrass someone like this?
"Heh heh, I didn't realize that Alliance Leader Ye had such courage."
Xia Wanjin mused. Although he didn't have to pay for it, this action could indeed offend people. Furthermore, although he didn't know who was in that private room, he had heard that they came from the direction of the Hongmeng Sacred Palace, and it was likely someone from the Hongmeng Sacred Kingdom's royal family.
While the Hongmeng Sacred Kingdom might not compare to the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, one of the four overlord powers, its strength should not be underestimated. If a real confrontation were to occur, even the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce would have to pay a considerable price. After all, the Hongmeng Sacred Kingdom was a super-tier sacred kingdom. Although outwardly it only had one barely-qualified expert in the Yan Yang realm, the actual situation was far from that.
The hidden strength of the Hongmeng Sacred Kingdom, accumulated over countless years, could not be ignored!
*Crack~*
As Cang Qingtian listened to Ye Xuan's bid, the armrest of his seat shattered. A terrifying aura permeated his body. He was at the seventh level of the Star Realm, a presence that, in an ordinary sacred kingdom, would be considered an ancient, reclusive ancestor.
This demonstrated the profound depth of a super-tier sacred kingdom like the Hongmeng Sacred Kingdom!
When had Cang Qingtian ever suffered such humiliation? Who was he? He was the Crown Prince of the Hongmeng Sacred Kingdom, the future ruler!
"Your Highness, after the auction, I will take my men to kill that guy!"
Li Yuanqing, standing beside him, had a displeased expression. That ignorant fool, daring to act like this in the Hongmeng Sacred City, was simply courting death.
"Mm."
"Do it discreetly~"
Cang Qingtian's aura then returned to normal, revealing his profound composure.
"Understood!"
Li Yuanqing nodded solemnly and then glanced towards Ye Xuan's private room, a murderous glint in his eyes. No matter who it was, they had to die if they dared to act like this.
"Ten billion high-grade sacred crystals, congratulations to that gentleman for acquiring another fragment of the Great Desolation Scripture!"
With Xia Wanjin's decisive hammer, Ye Xuan had once again obtained a fragment of the Great Desolation Scripture. Under the murderous gazes, the staff brought the fragment of the Great Desolation Scripture into Ye Xuan's private room. The scene was like a slap in the face to Cang Qingtian and Li Yuanqing, stinging them to the bone.
Meanwhile, in Ye Xuan's private room.
Ye Xuan held a jade slip in his hand, which was clearly a one-time-use cultivation technique, obviously to prevent its leakage.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the [Cultivation Technique Repair and Deduction Card] x1, costing the host 100,000 Ziwei Coins!"
"Ding! Detected that the host possesses the [Cultivation Technique Repair and Deduction Card], do you wish to use it?"
"Use."
With a thought, the [Cultivation Technique Repair and Deduction Card] was successfully used. A subtle, invisible energy flowed into the jade slip containing the fragment of the Great Desolation Scripture. Instantly, a terrifying fluctuation radiated outward from the jade slip, spreading in all directions.
In a flash, it reached everyone in the hall!
*Hmm~~*
Everyone present was a top expert from various factions, so their discernment was naturally unparalleled.
"This is... such a powerful aura fluctuation of a cultivation technique!?"
*Swish~*
All eyes immediately turned towards Ye Xuan's private room. Even Xia Wanjin, who was on the auction stage, was stunned. "This fluctuation, could it be... the Great Desolation Scripture from just now!?"
"But, how is that possible!!"
"This kind of fluctuation is at least ten times greater than that fragment jade slip~~"
Thinking of this, Xia Wanjin's heart trembled. He then considered a highly probable scenario: that Ye Xuan had somehow caused the Great Desolation Scripture to undergo a metamorphosis.
"Oh."
Cang Qingtian, who also sensed the change in Ye Xuan's private room, looked towards it with interest. "It seems that fellow has some skills. It's quite interesting."
"However......."
Thinking of this, the killing intent in Cang Qingtian's eyes intensified by another notch. "Since they are not among the Four Overlord Powers, this fortune will surely belong to me, Cang Qingtian."
*Bang~*
As Cang Qingtian plotted, Ye Xuan had already crushed the repaired and deduced Great Desolation Scripture. In the next moment, a ball of light surged from the jade slip and entered his mind. The speed was so fast that it was over in an instant.
Soon, with Ye Xuan's unparalleled talent and comprehension, the Great Desolation Scripture was completely absorbed. After all, Ye Xuan was currently at the fifth level of the Yan Yang realm in terms of comprehension.
No one knew how terrifying his comprehension was at this level. If Cang Qingtian knew Ye Xuan's current realm, he wouldn't dare to offend him even if he were given a thousand times more courage.
The fifth level of the Yan Yang realm, let alone him, even the Four Overlord Powers would show him some respect~
Two hours later, the auction concluded.
"Let's go."
Having obtained a powerful cultivation technique, Ye Xuan was in an excellent mood. Under the guidance of the staff, his group proceeded to Xia Wanjin's room.
"Alliance Leader Ye, congratulations on acquiring a good item!"
Upon arriving at the room, Xia Wanjin had already been waiting for a long time. Seeing Ye Xuan's group arrive, he quickly got up to welcome them. After the auction, Xia Wanjin regarded Ye Xuan with even greater importance.
This was no joke!
A single [Sun Breaking Pill] had fetched an astonishing price of 2 billion high-grade sacred crystals, so how could he not?
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Xia Wanjin produced a spatial ring. "Here, this is the 2 billion high-grade sacred crystals from the auction of the [Sun Breaking Pill], plus our Four Seas Chamber of Commerce's 1 billion high-grade sacred crystals commission for this event. Consider it a generous gift from our Four Seas Chamber of Commerce to Alliance Leader Ye, and please accept it."
It had to be said that Xia Wanjin was adept at handling matters. He could naturally see that Ye Xuan was in urgent need of sacred crystals. This move to win him over was perfectly timed, as helping someone in need was far more effective than simply adding to their fortune.
"Oh, thank you, President Xia then."
"Heh heh, Alliance Leader Ye, you are too kind. We should maintain closer ties in the future~"
Xia Wanjin waved his hand dismissively with a smile. Clearly, in his eyes, forging a connection with Ye Xuan was more important than 1 billion high-grade sacred crystals, at least in his opinion.
"Alliance Leader Ye, safe travels!"
Not long after, Xia Wanjin personally escorted Ye Xuan's group away. Only when they disappeared from his sight did he retract his gaze, and his eyes became deep and wise. "This Ye Xuan, his future is immeasurable!!"
"Perhaps... he might even one day surpass the Four Overlord Powers."
Xia Wanjin murmured, then seemed to recall something. "Guard."
*Swish~*
As soon as Xia Wanjin's voice fell, a figure appeared before him. This person was extremely powerful. Even though his aura was well-contained, a peak aura of the ninth level of the Star Realm still emanated from him, indicating that he was just one step away from the Crescent Moon realm.
With a thud, the figure knelt on one knee. "Greetings, Second Master!"
"Mm."
Xia Wanjin did not react much to this scene. Lost in thought, he gazed in the direction of the Hongmeng Sacred Palace. "Someone must be plotting against Alliance Leader Ye during his visit to Hongmeng. Have the hidden individuals who intend to harm Alliance Leader Ye eliminated."
"Yes, Second Master!!"
As the figure's voice fell, he vanished like a ghost, as if he had never appeared. This demonstrated his immense power. From this moment on, the life of Li Yuanqing, the son of the War King of the Hongmeng Sacred Kingdom, began to tick down.