As time passed, the atmosphere within the auction grew more and more vibrant. The items now being auctioned were already considered high-grade, with prices that were almost astronomical to ordinary people. Therefore, most attendees could only watch the bidding as spectators. But seeing those powerful factions competing fiercely for precious treasures was worth coming here for.
After the previous bidding for the “Six Merge Free-Flowing Ruler,” Xiao Yan rarely made a move. Occasionally, he would show interest in some rare medicinal ingredients. Though not cheap, they had fewer competitors, making it easier for him to obtain them. When he emptied his three million gold coins, several hard-to-find spiritual herbs had already fallen into his possession.
As the dazzling auction items were one by one presented on the stage, even Xiao Yan couldn’t help but be amazed at the Black Emperor Sect’s abundant storage. During the auction, some items even made him feel a bit excited, though after careful consideration, he decided not to bid on them.
Xiao Yan’s greatest hope was to find the demon core of a seventh-rank Heaven Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast. As Little Healer Immortal neared the condition to control her Calamity Poison Body, all they needed now was the Bodhi Body-Essence Drool. If he could find the seventh-rank demon core at this auction, it would save him much effort and time. Xiao Yan’s thoughts were beautiful, but reality was harsh. The Heaven Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast was an ancient beast, and at the seventh rank, its intelligence rivaled that of humans. Additionally, with the ability to shape-shift, acquiring such a beast’s demon core wouldn’t be easy.
Thus, as the auction drew to a close, Xiao Yan still had not found what he needed, and he could only sigh lightly.
“Don’t worry, if the hardest-to-find Bodhi Body-Essence Drool has been located, then surely the better-known Heaven Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast’s demon core should be as well.” Hearing Xiao Yan’s sigh, Little Healer Immortal softly consoled. She knew that Xiao Yan hoped to gather both items needed to control the Calamity Poison Body at this auction.
Xiao Yan nodded with a bitter smile, trying to dispel his hopes, and then slowly raised his head, looking toward the auction stage.
The auction was nearing its end, so the items now appearing were mostly the most important ones, like the current item, a scroll named “Shadow Technique” which was a mid-grade Earth Rank dark attribute Dou Qi technique.
The value of Dou Qi techniques was generally higher than those of the same level Dou Skills. For example, the “Shadow Technique” was already bid up to about eight million, and there was no sign of it stopping. Given its real value, this price was understandable. The low-grade Earth Rank body maneuver “Three-Thousand Thundering” Xiao Yan owned also sold for this amount. Thus, Xiao Yan getting the “Six Merge Free-Flowing Ruler” for just 3.1 million was a significant bargain. Without his identity and the slightly obscure nature of the ruler, it would have been impossible to get it for just three million.
Xiao Yan wasn’t very interested in the “Shadow Technique.” He was already cultivating “Burning Decision” and couldn’t switch to another. However, its grade made him a bit envious. If “Burning Decision” could reach this grade, his strength would dramatically increase. But “Burning Decision’s” evolution required devouring a Mysterious Flame, a condition that left Xiao Yan quite helpless. Thinking of the Mystic Flames, he remembered the three old maps in his Nalan ring, especially the last one, which he still had no clue about. He didn’t have the good fortune this time to find it at the auction…
“Looks like I’ll have to take it slow. I should ask Great Elder Su Qian; he has extensive experience and broad knowledge, and he might know where to find information about the existence of Mystic Flames on the continent…”
With this thought, Xiao Yan sighed again. It was indeed a bit tough without Master Chen, though with his current strength, he no longer relied on Master Chen’s power. However, Master Chen’s vast knowledge was something Xiao Yan struggled to match.
The Dou Qi Continent was boundless, hiding many secrets. Although Xiao Yan was now a Battle Emperor, the regions he had explored—only the Jia Ma Empire and the Black-Corner Region—were tiny compared to the entire continent.
“Maybe it’s time to venture out from this region…”
With a soft sigh, Xiao Yan clenched his fists. A strong person’s vision shouldn’t be limited. The true stage was the Dou Qi Continent, and the only place to gain the strength to face the mysterious Soul Palace!
With this idea, Xiao Yan’s heart became quietly fiery. Exploring the continent had long been his wish, and now it was time to fulfill it. Of course, he must first solve his current matters…
“Nine million, seven hundred thousand!”
A loud shout from the auction stage woke Xiao Yan from his musings. Looking up, he saw the “Shadow Technique” successfully won for nine million, seven hundred thousand.
Xiao Yan was surprised at such a price. Surely, the bidder was no ordinary person. Turning his gaze, he saw an elder with gray hair and a sharp nose, sitting down slowly.
Staring at the gray-haired, sharp-nosed elder, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes in surprise. This elder was one of the two whose aura was particularly elusive in his soul sense earlier.
“Who does he belong to? He must be here for the Bodhi Body-Essence Drool.”
The sharp-nosed elder in the VIP seats also sensed the gaze, turning to see Xiao Yan, hooded in a black robe. His gaunt face showed a faint smile as he nodded to Xiao Yan and Little Healer Immortal.
“Such keen senses…”
The elder’s response made Xiao Yan inwardly startled. If he wasn’t a Battle Sect, he must possess some special skills.
Slowly retracting his gaze, Xiao Yan became more cautious. Too many strong figures were interested in the Bodhi Body-Essence Drool, and obtaining it would be challenging.
“Hehe, the next item is a bit peculiar, but it should be quite attractive to some.”
The white-haired elder wiped his sweat and grinned, gesturing behind him. The floor split open, and burly men carried a massive object covered in white cloth, slowly climbing onto the stage.
Many curiously looked at the huge object, including Xiao Yan.
“It smells like a corpse,” Zi Yan, beside him, wrinkled her nose.
Before Xiao Yan could react, the white-haired elder pulled off the white cloth, revealing a ten-zhang-wide giant corpse. Though the beast had been dead for a long time, its wings, now bone-white, glowed softly, indicating that they still contained strange energy.
“Haha, we found this beast in a mountain stream. Our Sect Leader confirmed it was a beast close to breaking through to the eighth rank, a supreme fierce beast!”
His words caused a commotion. An eighth-rank beast? That would be equivalent to a Dou Zun! Such beasts were nearly god-like, and their lifespan was long. How could it die here?
In the midst of the shock, Xiao Yan’s gaze fixed on the beast, then shifted to its wings, eyes flashing with intrigue.
Under his black robe, his hand moved slightly, summoning a golden scroll with five glowing characters: “Sky Goose Nine-Line Wings!”
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