Chapter 042: The Myriad Phenomena Auction House

  Inside the room, Yang Tian sat cross-legged, immersed in his cultivation for two full days.

  Within the Ancestral Dragon Ring, Yang Tian's eyes were tightly shut, his hands forming seals. The surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged above his head, as if he were a black hole devouring the essence of the universe.

  Countless refined strands of energy seeped into his body, flowing into the river of his vital energy. As time passed, the energy within the river grew increasingly turbulent, with the sound of roaring winds constantly erupting.

  At this moment, Yang Tian ceased his absorption and began to suppress the raging energy within the river of vital energy, refining it bit by bit. The energy within the river grew denser and more solid, gradually increasing in intensity.

  Half an hour later, Yang Tian opened his eyes, a deep red light flashing across his pupils. He stretched lazily, and his figure instantly vanished from the Ancestral Dragon Ring.

  Back in the room, after tidying up for a while, Yang Tian made his way to the auction house.

  The Myriad Phenomena Auction House was a sprawling enterprise that spanned the entire Eastern Continent, with countless branches. Its wealth was staggering, and it was considered one of the forces in the Eastern Continent that no one dared to provoke. However, the Myriad Phenomena Auction House did not involve itself in any of the continent's conflicts.

  The fact that it dared to use the name "Myriad Phenomena" suggested that the items auctioned within were anything but ordinary. Yet, the true master of this powerful organization remained a mystery. Each auction house was guarded by a top-tier expert, ensuring that no one dared to cause trouble or disrupt the proceedings.

  The Myriad Phenomena Auction House was located in the most prosperous area of Martial City, covering an area of over ten thousand acres. The building itself was towering, reaching into the clouds, with its exterior crafted from purple gold. The entire structure was opulent and extravagantly decorated, enveloped by a massive formation that emitted an awe-inspiring energy.

  The grandeur and majesty of the auction house were overwhelming, and even passersby couldn't help but glance at it. However, when they saw the two imposing guards standing at the entrance, they quickly moved on. Entry into the Myriad Phenomena Auction House required either ten thousand blood stones or an invitation.

  Yang Tian had seen the Myriad Phenomena Auction House before, but seeing it again now struck him with a renewed sense of awe. The luxurious decor and the protective formation made it one of the most prestigious establishments in Martial City.

  After a brief glance, Yang Tian walked straight toward the entrance without joining the queue. The two fearsome guards stepped forward, blocking his path.

  "Here," Yang Tian smiled slightly and handed over a jade slip.

  "Celestial Rank," the guard's heart skipped a beat as he took the jade slip. His imposing aura instantly dissipated, and he became as docile as a kitten, bowing respectfully. "Esteemed guest, please come in."

  Yang Tian nodded slightly and walked inside.

  "Look, another big shot from a major faction," someone in the queue whispered enviously as they watched Yang Tian enter without hesitation.

  Under the envious gazes of the crowd, Yang Tian's figure disappeared from their sight.

  As soon as he entered the grand hall, Yang Tian's eyes lit up. The nearly thousand-zhang-wide hall was paved with glazed stone, and the ceiling was adorned with fist-sized night pearls. Under the light, the hall shimmered with a radiant, jewel-like glow.

  At that moment, seven or eight beautiful young women were chatting softly. Under the glimmering light, their fair skin seemed even more alluring, adding an extra layer of charm to their already captivating appearance.

  When they saw a black-robed man entering through the special entrance, they immediately fell silent. Those who could enter through this door were either influential figures or powerful experts.

  They all curtsied and said, "Welcome, esteemed guest, to the Myriad Phenomena Auction House."

  "Hmm," Yang Tian was slightly taken aback by the sight of the young women but quickly nodded and tossed the jade slip to one of them.

  The young woman caught the jade slip and glanced at it. Her pupils suddenly contracted, and her slender waist trembled slightly. She hurriedly bowed and said, "Esteemed guest, please follow me."

  "What level of invitation did Qing Rufeng give me? This treatment is quite something," Yang Tian thought to himself as he followed the young woman. The Myriad Phenomena Auction House received countless distinguished guests every day, and for a receptionist to show such a reaction, Yang Tian couldn't help but feel a bit impressed.

  After walking for a short while, the red-robed girl gradually slowed her pace. Her lively eyes occasionally glanced at Yang Tian, and her cheeks grew increasingly flushed, exuding a unique charm.

  "Oh? This girl has a natural seductive aura," Yang Tian was slightly surprised but quickly regained his composure. His curious gaze met the girl's enchanting eyes, which seemed capable of captivating anyone's soul.

  Throughout the journey, Yang Tian remained silent, but he could vaguely sense the girl's thoughts. Women like her were often sold into the Myriad Phenomena Auction House. If they weren't taken away by guests, they would be used as cultivation cauldrons or even auctioned off.

  Seeing Yang Tian's indifferent expression, the girl sighed softly, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes. She led him to Celestial Rank Room No. 9.

  The room was about a hundred zhang in size, with the floor covered in the fur of a high-tier exotic beast. The room was elegantly decorated, with a purple screen at the front and a sandalwood table behind it. A pot of freshly brewed tea emitted a faint, refreshing aroma.

  The entire room was reinforced with a soundproofing formation, ensuring that no noise would escape, even if someone were to drink and make merry inside. It also prevented spiritual senses from spying, a protective measure the auction house provided for its buyers.

  Of course, few would dare to target someone in a Celestial Rank room.

  "Esteemed guest, this is your private room," the red-robed girl glanced at Yang Tian and smiled sweetly. "If you have any requests, please don't hesitate to ask. This servant will do her best to fulfill them."

  "No need, you may leave," Yang Tian waved his hand dismissively after surveying the room.

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  "As you wish," the red-robed girl curtsied and left, a trace of resentment lingering in her eyes.

  Yang Tian closed his eyes to rest for a while, but soon, a commotion broke out in the auction hall.

  At that moment, the purple screen suddenly lit up, startling Yang Tian. To his astonishment, the screen displayed the scene outside the room, as if he were right there.

  "Impressive, this is quite a treasure. It can actually project the outside scene," Yang Tian marveled, clicking his tongue in admiration. He was impressed by the Myriad Phenomena Auction House's methods. The purple screen required mid-tier blood stones to activate and consumed a significant amount of energy, something ordinary auction houses couldn't afford.

  The purple screen clearly displayed the entire auction hall, which was now packed with people.

  The hall was divided into three levels. The second floor housed the Earth Rank rooms, while the third floor was reserved for the Celestial Rank rooms.

  The people seated on the ground floor were all at least at the Martial Warrior level. Most of them were cloaked in black robes, with only a few bold individuals sitting openly in their chairs.

  At that moment, the crowd in the hall suddenly grew restless. Yang Tian followed their gaze to the stage.

  A woman appeared on the stage, dressed in a red floral dress. She was a stunningly beautiful woman with a seductive figure, her hips swaying as she walked. Her eyes scanned the hall, and with every movement of her legs, a glimpse of her alluring curves sparked endless fantasies among the audience.

  Her appearance was strikingly beautiful, and her noble demeanor was accentuated by her every step. Her tightly wrapped bust only added to her allure, making her even more irresistible.

  "Welcome, esteemed guests, to the Myriad Phenomena Auction House. I am Hong Ji, your host for today's auction. I hope you will all enjoy the event," she said with a soft, pleading voice that only made her more endearing.

  As soon as she finished speaking, a wave of whistles and cheers erupted from the audience, indicating her popularity as a frequent host of the auction house.

  Seeing the heated gazes of the crowd, Hong Ji covered her mouth and giggled softly before clapping her hands.

  At that moment, a man in black martial attire walked onto the stage, carrying a pure white jade box. Its exquisite appearance immediately caught the attention of many in the audience.

  "This is the first item of today's auction, and it is a rare treasure," Hong Ji said as she opened the jade box, revealing a copper bell with three small bells attached to a copper ring.

  "The Soul-Devouring Bell, a high-grade Profound Rank treasure!" Hong Ji picked up the bell and gently shook it. "It specializes in soul attacks and sonic attacks, making it a unique and powerful item."

  "Soul attacks?" Many in the audience showed greed in their eyes. Items that could attack the soul were already rare, and this Soul-Devouring Bell also had sonic attack capabilities, making it even more valuable than a peak Profound Rank artifact.

  "As expected of the Myriad Phenomena Auction House. Starting off with a high-grade Profound Rank treasure," Yang Tian's eyes also gleamed with desire. Once one reached the Martial Warrior level, their soul would begin to develop, significantly boosting their combat power.

  The soul, often referred to as the spirit by mortals, was crucial to the human body. Many special treasures required soul power to activate. However, a newly formed soul was extremely fragile, making any treasures related to soul defense, attack, or spiritual herbs exceptionally valuable.

  "Now, without further ado, the starting price for this treasure is forty thousand low-grade blood stones, with each bid increment of no less than one thousand," Hong Ji said with a smile, her eyes scanning the audience, clearly satisfied with their reactions.

  The high price immediately sobered up many in the crowd. Forty thousand blood stones were enough to sustain a mid-tier family for several years. Although the attendees were wealthy, such expenses were still significant.

  After a brief silence, a man in a black robe stood up and said, "Forty-one thousand blood stones."

  "Forty-two thousand blood stones."

  "Forty-three thousand blood stones."

  Various factions quickly joined the bidding. With the Martial Mountain opening soon, this treasure would provide a significant boost to their defenses.

  "Impressive, these people are truly wealthy. They don't even blink at spending tens of thousands of blood stones," Yang Tian muttered, scratching his head. In just a short while, the price of the Soul-Devouring Bell had soared to sixty thousand blood stones.

  "Seventy thousand!" A lazy voice suddenly rang out from one of the Earth Rank rooms on the second floor.

  The crowd's attention immediately shifted. When they saw that it was an Earth Rank room making the bid, many who had been about to raise their bids reluctantly sat back down, their faces filled with disappointment.

  "The Soul-Devouring Bell is sold to Earth Rank Room No. 10," Hong Ji announced after a brief pause, curtsying toward the second floor with a charming smile. Selling the bell for seventy thousand blood stones would surely earn her a handsome commission.

  "The next item up for auction is the Glazed Light Tower..."

  The following items were of slightly lower quality than the first, with dozens of Profound Rank artifacts being presented. Although they couldn't compare to the first treasure, their prices were still beyond the reach of most.

  "If I can break through to the Martial Warrior level, I might be able to become an alchemist. I should find a way to acquire a flame control technique," Yang Tian thought to himself as he sat in the private room.

  Advanced flame control techniques were usually held by major families, making them difficult to obtain. Additionally, alchemists needed powerful flame seeds, and Yang Tian was confident that his Battle Heaven Art would allow him to cultivate a strong flame seed.

  Time flew by, and the auction continued for three hours. Various treasures were presented, leaving Yang Tian dazzled. At one point, a "Heavenly Heart Lotus," a key ingredient for refining sixth-tier pills, caused a frenzy among the bidders. It was eventually sold to an Earth Rank room for eighty thousand mid-grade blood stones, equivalent to eight hundred thousand low-grade blood stones.

  "The final item for today's auction is a top-tier pill, the Heavenly King's Heart Pill!"

  As soon as the words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall reached a new peak. The Heavenly King's Heart Pill was a high-grade fourth-tier pill, a supreme healing item that even fifth-tier alchemists struggled to refine.

  "This should be interesting. Let's see how much it sells for," Yang Tian chuckled, suddenly remembering that he still had eight Heavenly King's Heart Pills in his possession. If he saw anything he liked, he could always exchange them for blood stones.

  "There are three Heavenly King's Heart Pills up for auction today, personally refined by Master Li. The starting price is twenty thousand mid-grade blood stones!" Hong Ji swayed her hips as she spoke, her smile captivating.

  "Master Li? A sixth-tier alchemist, a true giant in the alchemy world," a black-faced man exclaimed, his eyes filled with reverence.

  "Such a high price, and they're using mid-grade blood stones directly," Yang Tian was shocked by the starting price, impressed by the Crown Prince's extravagance.

  "Twenty-one thousand."

  "Twenty-five thousand."

  In the cultivation world, items that could save one's life were often more valuable than those that enhanced cultivation. The Heavenly King's Heart Pill's effects were extraordinary, and the Earth Rank rooms quickly drove the price up to forty thousand mid-grade blood stones.

  "Silence! I bid fifty thousand blood stones!" A domineering voice suddenly rang out from a Celestial Rank room next to Yang Tian.

  "It's a Celestial Rank room," the crowd murmured, their eyes filled with awe as they looked toward Celestial Rank Room No. 8. Those who could bid from such rooms were undoubtedly influential figures.

  "Li Hongtao, quite the bold bidder. I bid sixty thousand blood stones!" Another voice, filled with disdain, suddenly cut through the noise, silencing the hall.

  "It's Li Hongtao, from the ancient Li family," an elderly man said, his voice trembling.

  "The Li family's young prodigy. He's here for the Martial Mountain event, but who is the other person? Also in a Celestial Rank room."

  "Li Hongtao!" Upon hearing the name, Yang Tian clenched his fists, a flash of killing intent in his eyes. Li Hongtao was Li Xuan's younger brother, a prodigy with exceptional talent. It seemed he had suppressed his cultivation to participate in the Martial Mountain event.

  The crowd buzzed with discussion. Every ancient family was renowned across the Eastern Continent, with peerless experts guarding their clans.

  "Yuan Ling, we'll see who has the deeper pockets. I bid seventy thousand blood stones!" In Celestial Rank Room No. 8, a young man around fourteen or fifteen years old, dressed in luxurious purple robes, frowned at the disdainful voice. His handsome face darkened as he coldly shouted his bid.

  "The ancient Yuan family, another ancient family. This Martial Mountain event is going to be more exciting than usual, with two young prodigies showing up," the crowd whispered. The appearance of two such figures had cast a heavy atmosphere over the auction.

  "Ninety thousand!" Yuan Ling's calm voice rang out again, raising the bid by twenty thousand blood stones without hesitation.

  The crowd gasped. The Heavenly King's Heart Pill was worth at most ten thousand mid-grade blood stones, but the current price had far exceeded that.

  They couldn't help but marvel at the deep pockets of the ancient families. A mere clash of egos had led to such an extravagant display of wealth.