Chapter 1022: The Disrupter
Chapter 1022: The Disrupter
For many Immortals, while the Grand Auction offered an abundance of treasures, not all were within their grasp.
However, the 'Primordial Spirit Pill' could be called a 'petite masterpiece,' for who among them didn't have beloved family or friends?
Thus, a fierce bidding war ensued, with cultivators pouring in more and more money.
Aside from a few sparse Underworld Epiphyllum formed by starlight that initially drifted into private boxes, the remaining Primordial Spirit Pills were eagerly pursued by numerous Immortals. Streaks of starlight extended, attempting to draw the Underworld Epiphyllum to them.
Some streaks of starlight, faint in color, couldn't compete with the others and could only dim and withdraw.
"Father!"
Inside one of the private boxes, a Mahayana cultivator gazed at an Immortal beside him, his face etched with unwillingness.
This Immortal wore a red robe, upon which invisible flames seemed to burn, distorting even the surrounding void.
The Mahayana cultivator, named Yu'er, saw the fire in his father's eyes and instantly felt a chill in his heart, all other thoughts vanishing.
Although he was a genius within the family, True Immortals possessed unlimited lifespans and could simply wait for another genius to be born.
The Immortal Way prioritizes the individual!
What Immortals loved most was always themselves.
"If one doesn't become an Immortal, one remains an ant."
He roared in his heart, casting out his own void-related treasure.
This void-related treasure, mixing with the previous streak of starlight, instantly brightened the light severalfold, soaring towards an Underworld Epiphyllum.
"Good. . ."
The Red-Browed Immortal looked at his son with approval.
He would only offer this much, but if his son could fill the gap, he would not stint in providing protection and helping him achieve Immortality!
As that Underworld Epiphyllum flew towards their location, the Mahayana cultivator's breathing seemed to grow heavier.
As long as one did not become an Immortal, their lifespan was ultimately limited. Sooner or later, they would either die in a lightning tribulation or from exhaustion of their lifespan.
Only by becoming an Immortal! Only by becoming an Immortal could one. . .
But in the next instant, he saw an even more massive starlight surge forth, attracting that Underworld Epiphyllum.
"No!"
The Mahayana cultivator roared in fury, nearly falling into cultivation deviation from overwhelming rage, his aura becoming unstable for a moment.
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"Hehe. . . As expected, it's a backwater place; even their bids are sluggish."
Inside the Dao Child's private box.
The Ten Thousand Beast Venerable smilingly took out a 'Primordial Spirit Pill'.
He had a female disciple who had recently gained his favor, and he was preparing to give her a helping hand.
This Primordial Spirit Pill had arrived at just the right time.
In the cultivation world, the strong prey on the weak; there was no need to even mention the disparity in financial power.
...
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist."
Inside the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce's private box.
Xu Qing Xian Ren, seeing Fang Xi cast out an 'Item-Storing Talisman' and successfully secure a Primordial Spirit Pill, immediately congratulated Fang Xi.
"It's more like Fellow Daoist acted swiftly, and the price was quite fair. . ."
Zhang Dan Shi beside him stroked his beard. "With only a few Primordial Spirit Pills left, the bids from all sides are getting higher and higher; it's becoming somewhat not worth the cost. . ."
As a True Immortal-level alchemist, his judgment was exceptionally accurate.
The current struggle for Primordial Spirit Pills was no longer just a simple premium of ten or twenty percent.
"I merely went all out, giving it my full effort."
Fang Xi waved his hand.
Although his displaying such a fortune, having not been an Immortal for many years, was slightly conspicuous.
However, he was an Earth Immortal after all, naturally a cut above Human Immortals, so it wasn't too out of line.
"What's more. . . with this Primordial Spirit Pill, Fang Xian achieving Earth Immortal status ten thousand years from now wouldn't seem so abrupt. . . at least there's a reason."
In reality, this Primordial Spirit Pill was naturally to be given to Many Treasures Heavenly King, to be distributed as a prize to the human race of the Earthly Immortal World.
As Fang Xi pondered, the North Star Palace Master released one treasure after another.
Among them were rare immortal beast cubs, as well as supreme-grade immortal talismans and immortal artifacts rarely seen in the outside world.
There was even an incomplete Celestial Immortal legacy, which, as soon as it appeared, was eagerly sought after.
However, the Immortals of the Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce were already prepared for this, remaining calm and observant.
"It seems they were scared by Dugu Fang. . ."
"Well, they don't know Dugu Fang is already dead. . ."
Fang Xi already possessed Celestial Immortal arts, so he had little interest in this Celestial Immortal method, merely watching as this legacy sold for a sky-high price.
"The next auction item is related to a powerful force in the True Immortal World: an incomplete formation map left behind by the Thousand Sword Elder from the Sun Moon Divine Mountain."
The North Star Palace Master's voice entered every private box: "When the Thousand Sword Elder was still a Dao Monarch, he was exceptionally skilled in sword formation arts, having once established numerous renowned killing formations in the True Immortal World. . . Later, upon ascending to Dao Venerable, he even shattered the original formation map and spread it throughout the True Immortal World, seeking only the fated. If anyone can comprehend the sword formation art on the map, they can enter the Sun Moon Divine Mountain and become his direct disciple. . ."
A fragmented silk scroll appeared in his hand and flew into the resplendent star river.
In an instant!
Streaks of starlight converged, landing on the silk scroll. In a flash, they numbered over a hundred!
"A Dao Venerable accepting disciples?"
Yu Xiu and the other Immortals were somewhat moved, then offered large amounts of Immortal Jade and treasures.
In a flash, endless starlight surged towards that incomplete sword formation map.
Fang Xi did not make a move, merely maintaining a strange expression.
Just now, when the North Star Palace Master displayed that silk scroll, he felt that the incomplete formation patterns on it seemed familiar.
"Eight Gates Sword Array?"
"Indeed. . . This array wasn't created by Celestial Immortal Yuanli herself; it was inherited from the Illusory Annihilation Dao Monarch. . . And it's likely that this particular sword formation art was also collected by the Illusory Annihilation Dao Monarch. . ."
"I've already achieved initial mastery of the Eight Gates Sword Array. Doesn't that mean. . . I have a ticket to enter the Sun Moon Divine Mountain? The Thousand Sword Elder, a Dao Venerable?"
Alas, this was merely a thought.
He had too many secrets on him; he would be crazy to take a Dao Venerable as his master and live under their watchful eye day and night from then on.
Therefore, he truly lacked even a shred of interest in this formation map.
"Oh? It's actually the Thousand Sword Elder's formation map?"
Inside his private box, Zi Yin Dao Zi, upon seeing this item, developed a slight interest: "I've heard that some Dao Monarchs enjoy collecting these to piece together complete formation maps; it's considered a decent legacy. . ."
As for a genius who could comprehend a supreme legacy from a fragmented formation map, even his master, Yin Yang Dao Zun, upon seeing them, might take a liking to them and accept them as a disciple.
"Fine, I'll just acquire it conveniently. It'll make a nice small gift in the future."
He sighed with emotion and pressed the jade crown on his head.
Amidst rippling purple qi, a jade bottle flew into the star river.
Swish!
Streaks of starlight descended, gathering upon the jade bottle. In a blink, they exceeded a hundred!
"With this Purple Qi East Ascending Pill, to exchange for this formation map, I wonder if it's enough?"
Zi Yin Dao Zi chuckled softly, an inexplicable Dao rhyme rippling outwards.
"Half-Step Dao Monarch? !"
Yu Xiu was startled, then hastily withdrew his own treasures: "We absolutely cannot offend this person. . ."
"Who is this person?"
Fang Xi became interested.
"It seems to be Zi Yin Dao Zi? I once purchased a recording tablet he offered and heard his voice. . . and perceived that Yin Yang Dao rhyme. . ."
Zhang Dan Shi stroked his beard, an inexplicable look in his eyes.
As soon as Zi Yin Dao Zi made his move, no Immortal dared to contend, allowing the silk scroll to fly into his private box.
"Congratulations to Zi Yin Dao Zi for acquiring the Thousand Sword Elder's incomplete formation map. . ."
The North Star Palace Master's expression was unreadable as he calmly congratulated.
"Many thanks. . ."
Zi Yin Dao Zi replied with a light chuckle, knowing this was a warning from the North Star Palace Master.
At an auction of this caliber, if one continuously used their power to oppress others, wouldn't it become a solo act?
This would be a great detriment to the interests of the North Star Immortal Palace.
However, he had not announced his sect or family, merely spoken a single sentence. . .
With the North Star Palace Master's methods, he still couldn't cause him trouble.
"Congratulations, Dao Child, on obtaining this treasure."
The Ten Thousand Beast Venerable and others hastily offered their congratulations.
"It's just a small trinket."
Zi Yin Dao Zi waved his hand: "If you have the leisure, you might investigate Jun Xie Tian Mo's death. . . Although that person was insignificant, he was still a member of my Yin Mountain Society, yet he perished in the North Star Immortal Domain. . ."
"Yes!"
The Ten Thousand Beast Venerable and the Down-and-out Scholar respectfully acknowledged the order.
...
As one rare auction item after another appeared, the auction gradually drew to a close.
"Next, is the finale item of this auction: three drops of 'Star Essence Liquid. ' This item can assist peak True Immortal cultivators in constructing a void platform within their Primordial Spirit, offering some benefit towards achieving Dao Monarch status. . ."
The North Star Palace Master's expression became very solemn as he summoned the Four-Ram Square Zun.
Whoosh!
From the mouth of the Four-Ram Square Zun, three strange streams of light suddenly flew out.
Boom!
As soon as these streams of light flew out, they attracted countless descending streaks of starlight. In an instant, they exceeded a thousand, each tens of thousands of feet long!
"Star Essence Liquid?"
Yu Xiu, seeing this scene, revealed a trace of excitement on his face: "Fellow Daoists, please lend me a hand! Your great kindness, I will never forget!"
It was already the end of the auction, and the one borrowing money was the former Master of the Pavilion, an Earth Immortal!
Fang Xi and the others naturally complied without objection, generously contributing their resources.
Small mountains of Immortal Jade piled up and flew into the resplendent star river, attracting streak after streak of starlight.
However, at this moment, no Immortal would be polite to Yu Xiu.
After all, these were extremely rare pills in the cultivation world that aided in breaking through bottlenecks. The higher the grade, the more priceless and rare they became!
"Push harder! Everything this old man possesses: my manor, my territory, my slaves. . ."
Inside the private box, the Red-Browed Immortal's gaze was somewhat fiery, but then he saw several large hands condensed from starlight grasping towards the 'Star Essence Liquid. ' His own starlight, swept away by the aftermath, disintegrated into fragments, and he couldn't help but slump back.
The Mahayana cultivator beside him, upon seeing this scene, felt a trace of delight flash in his heart. . .
"Congratulations, Brother Yu."
Fang Xi, seeing a large starlight hand grasp that stream of light and land in the private box, immediately offered his congratulations.
"I must also thank all Fellow Daoists for your contributions. I, Yu, will certainly repay it upon our return. . ."
A faint smile appeared on Yu Xiu's face.
The Fengyuan Chamber of Commerce was originally one of the most prominent merchant guilds in the North Star Immortal Domain, possessing immense financial power, and the Star Essence Liquid released this time was more than before.
With their full effort, seizing one drop was normal.
"Congratulations to the three of you who obtained 'Star Essence Liquid. ' Next, will be the bartering session. . . Fellow Daoists may cast the items you wish to exchange into the 'Future Constellation Treasure Light Grand Array' and exchange them freely. However, once a transaction is made, it cannot be reversed, and this Palace will not bear any responsibility. . ."
The North Star Palace Master smiled faintly.
This was considered the final free exchange segment of the Grand Auction.
Just as many Immortals were eager to try, a soft chuckle suddenly sounded: "I wonder, what is the value of this item?"
The next moment, a stream of light flew into the grand array. After the light dissipated, it was revealed to be a bronze lamp.
Upon the lamp, there was actually a Primordial Spirit, suffering the torment of being scorched by the lamp flames.
Streaks of starlight descended, instantly exceeding five hundred!
"It's the Second Palace Master!"
Within the North Star Immortal Palace, a disciple cried out in shock and anger.
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