The True Grand Play

The moment the Three Thousand Lightning Movement appeared, it immediately ignited the atmosphere of the auction. This auction was somewhat special; no reserve price was set.

Even without a reserve price, the initial bid was astonishing, starting at two million gold coins!

Such generous and awe-inspiring bids showed just how attractive this Earth-tier cultivation method was.

Chu Chen had no intention of competing, for he knew what would happen next, so he simply closed his eyes to rest.

After a period of resting his eyes, the Three Thousand Lightning Movement had been purchased, and the final price nearly made people’s jaws drop.

This time, the Young Sect Master of the Blood Sect did not participate; he no longer had the financial means for this auction. However, the people from Hei Ku Mu and Tian She Mansion competed fiercely.

The two sides engaged in a price war for half an hour, but ultimately the price became too high, and Tian She Mansion had to give up.

Tian She Mansion’s financial power was comparable to Hei Ku Mu’s. One must know that Tian She Mansion originated from the Tian She Empire, and the Tian She Empire was secretly controlled by Tian She Mansion; even changes in imperial power had to consider Tian She Mansion’s approval.

In terms of financial resources, Tian She Mansion should have won, but this time Tian She Mansion let go, which meant there were even better treasures awaiting later.

The price of "Three Thousand Lightning Movement" had reached ten million two hundred thousand, becoming the highest auction amount seen at the venue!

A colossal sum of over ten million, equivalent to the total revenue of the Mi Te Clan in the Jia Ma Empire for many years. Even in the Black Corner Region, forces capable of producing such a huge amount of money were extremely rare.

With a price exceeding ten million, no one competed, and the item ultimately belonged to Tian She Mansion, leaving the entire venue silent.

Fan Ling also didn't expect the Hei Ku Mu group to suffer such a loss of vitality to acquire this treasure, which was truly beyond expectation.

The auctioneer was not at all polite, directly bringing out the trump card treasure, proceeding to auction the final item.

The venue suddenly fell silent, everyone eagerly looking towards the crystal platform, Fan Ling’s eyes even slightly bloodshot.

“Has it finally arrived!?”

Tian She Mansion and Hei Ku Mu immediately wiped the smiles from their faces, staring down at the platform like eagles.

On the crystal platform, the auctioneer, with a serious expression, clapped his hands twice. Along with his applause, an unusual creaking sound emanated from beside the crystal platform.

Suddenly, a circle of black metal railings slowly rose, like an iron cage surrounding the platform, as if to trap some fierce beast within.

“Everyone, please do not be too concerned, do not overthink it. This cage merely serves as protection; the next treasure is quite special,” the auctioneer explained.

“This cage is cast from cold iron; even a Dou Huang expert would find it difficult to escape from it in a short time.” The auctioneer deliberately glanced over the major forces above, especially giving Fan Ling a meaningful look.

The auctioneer knew well that Fan Ling was the most restless and unpredictable among these people.

At the same time, in a hidden position in the shadows, another aura appeared—the aura of a Dou Huang expert. Dou Huang experts were already lurking in the shadows.

These experts must be from the Ba Fan Sect, specially dispatched to protect, belonging to the Sect Master level.

The auras of these experts were not concealed, and many people sensed them. Fan Ling also seemed to become much more subdued.

At this moment, the auctioneer on the crystal platform smiled and nodded towards the shadows, as if conveying something. Next, a purple-gold tray appeared.

On that purple-gold tray lay a small, palm-sized jade box, resting quietly.

The box was pale white, continuously emitting a faint, indistinct white light from within. It was extremely rare high-grade cold jade, possessing a certain cold preservation effect.

Such an item usually accompanied a seventh-grade medicinal pill. The status of a seventh-grade medicinal pill goes without saying; even Chu Chen had never seen such a treasure before.

With the appearance of the treasure box came countless greedy gazes. Everyone suddenly stood upright.

The auctioneer was very satisfied with everyone’s reaction. Next, he trembled slightly and opened the box.

The moment the box opened, an incredibly dazzling golden light shot out without warning.

The sudden golden light made everyone squint their eyes simultaneously, for the light was too blinding, directly transforming the entire auction hall into a brilliant golden glow.

Before everyone could adapt to the light, two dragon roars suddenly echoed, shaking the entire auction hall slightly. Some timid individuals even fell directly to the ground.

Chu Chen did not close his eyes. He and Xiao Yan pulled their hat brims down slightly. Inside the box was a golden medicinal pill the size of a dragon’s eye.

The surface of the medicinal pill was extremely smooth, emitting a golden halo. Two streams of Qi enveloped the medicinal pill. Looking closely, these two streams of Qi had actually transformed into two tiny golden dragons.

Another soul-stirring dragon roar sounded. The two golden dragons, by some unknown method, directly raised their heads and grew larger. The two golden dragons, wrapped in dazzling golden light, coiled within the giant iron cage, looking very mystical.

It wasn't until the golden light in the auction hall gradually faded that the two golden dragons returned to their original size.

“Pill Qi Condensation Spirit!?” Queen Medusa’s expression changed slightly. “This is a seventh-grade medicinal pill!”

“A seventh-grade medicinal pill!?” Xiao Yan, at this moment, also couldn’t suppress the shock in his heart, standing up to look towards the crystal platform.

“A seventh-grade medicinal pill, the Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill.” Chu Chen’s expression was much calmer than the others.

The auctioneer cleared his throat, pointing at the golden medicinal pill. “This is the best treasure our Hei Yin City has found this year, a seventh-grade medicinal pill, the Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill!”

Along with the auctioneer’s words, waves of gasps echoed from the auction seats. Every pair of bloodshot eyes stared intently at that super treasure.

These people, like Chu Chen, were seeing a seventh-grade medicinal pill for the first time, their curiosity difficult to suppress.

The auctioneer keenly noticed that many people looked puzzled. In fact, many had never heard of this medicinal pill’s name, as records of seventh-grade medicinal pills were extremely rare.

The auctioneer then began to introduce it: “The creation of the Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill requires two dead Dragon-type Demonic Beasts, not older than seven days, and at least of the sixth-tier, which is equivalent to killing two Dou Huang experts.

When the pill is formed, heaven and earth produce unusual phenomena. One Yin and one Yang, two Profound Dragon Souls, soar straight into the sky, finally transforming into the pill body. Dragon roars echo, shaking the mountain ranges!”

As the auctioneer introduced it, the atmosphere in the venue grew even hotter. Many people clenched the clothes in their hands.

“Cough, cough.” The auctioneer deliberately coughed twice, maintaining everyone’s curiosity, then solemnly said, “The effects of the Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill are extremely special. It does not directly enhance strength but can allow one to break, then, establish!”

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