"The Treasure-Suppressing Venerable One has emerged!"
Upon seeing the figure on the jade platform, a cultivator who had participated in more than one auction immediately whispered.
It turned out that the powerful cultivator at the Nascent Soul Realm who suddenly appeared was none other than the Treasure Guardian Venerable, who was in charge of hosting this auction.
Seeing that the cultivators in the hall had quieted down, he nodded in satisfaction.
He said calmly, "This auction was originally scheduled to begin next month, but because a new secret realm is about to emerge on the sacred mountain, many fellow Daoists from all sides have come to the city, so the city lord has decided to bring the auction forward."
Upon hearing the words of Venerable Zhenbao, a slight commotion arose in the hall.
A new secret realm is being conceived in Tian Shu Divine Mountain, which is the most attention-grabbing news recently.
The Venerable Zhenbao's direct statement here naturally sparked discussion among the crowd.
Once the hall had quieted down again, Venerable Zhenbao continued:
"The new secret realm should be opening soon, and I'm sure all the fellow cultivators here will enter it to compete for a chance."
As the saying goes, sharpening your axe won't delay your work; if you want to seize opportunities in the secret realm, your own strength is what you need to rely on.
Therefore, many powerful magical artifacts and elixirs will appear at this city's auction.
Even spirit artifacts will have more than one, and some of them will be of superior quality.
This can enhance the strength of all fellow cultivators, increasing their chances of success in the struggle for opportunities within the secret realm.
"They even have high-grade spiritual artifacts?!"
The monks in the hall were immediately taken aback.
It should be noted that spiritual artifacts are rare. Although there are many powerful cultivators present, almost half of them are at the Golden Core stage.
However, there are very few powerful individuals who possess spiritual artifacts.
Moreover, the vast majority of them are only low-grade spiritual artifacts; very few can reach the mid-grade level.
After all, crafting a magical artifact is no easy task; the right time, place, and people are all indispensable.
Even a powerful being with a primordial spirit would have to expend a great deal of effort to forge a spiritual weapon.
This is also why some newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivators may not even have spiritual artifacts as magic weapons.
With each advancement in grade, the power of a magical artifact undergoes a dramatic transformation.
The value of a top-grade spiritual artifact is so great that even a seasoned Nascent Soul expert would be tempted by it.
This is why the cultivators present were so surprised when they heard that a high-grade spiritual weapon would appear at this auction.
Even Qian Lingxiao and Gongshu Zheng, who were in the top-tier room, had their eyes light up.
"A top-grade spiritual artifact? Such a treasure has actually appeared at this auction?"
Qian Lingxiao suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with surprise.
Gongshu Zheng's eyes also gleamed: "A top-grade spiritual artifact! Tian Shu City is really going all out this time!"
No wonder the two were so excited; although they were both at the Nascent Soul Realm and came from extraordinary backgrounds.
However, he has only been in this field for a few years, and his foundation is still shallow.
The most precious magical artifact he possessed was only a mid-grade spiritual weapon.
High-grade spiritual artifacts are considered extremely precious treasures even in the entire Tianyuan Great World.
Even for a powerful primordial spirit at the fourth or fifth tribulation stage, the magic treasures they use are at most of this grade.
It was truly unexpected that Tian Shu City would be willing to put it up for auction.
"It won't be easy to acquire this top-grade spiritual artifact. The Nascent Soul Realm cultivators in the other VIP rooms will certainly not let this opportunity slip by."
After calming down from his initial excitement, Qian Lingxiao frowned again.
He could already imagine that the powerful beings in the other rooms were probably also extremely excited at this moment.
There are quite a few top forces that have come to Tian Shu City this time, including some Nascent Soul stage experts who are more powerful than him.
There are also some older generation Nascent Soul powerhouses whose strength may not be much stronger than his.
But when it comes to accumulating wealth, he probably far surpasses her.
“That’s right. In terms of financial resources, we are far inferior to those seniors.” Gongshu Zheng nodded at this moment. “How about this, Brother Lingxiao, let’s pool our money and see if we can manage to acquire this high-grade spiritual artifact.”
"The two of us working together?" Qian Lingxiao pondered for a moment, then nodded. "That is one way, but we still need to see what kind of spiritual artifact it is and whether it will be as effective as adding wings to our tiger."
Even with a high-grade spiritual weapon, it depends on whether it is suitable. Only a spiritual weapon with compatible attributes can greatly enhance a cultivator's strength.
It's like a cultivator who mainly practices fire-based techniques obtaining a spiritual artifact containing water-based laws.
If one were to forcibly refine it, not only would it not enhance one's strength, but it might also impair one's cultivation.
"What a Tian Shu City! They actually dare to auction off even high-grade spiritual artifacts!"
"Quickly inform the sect leader that there are high-grade spiritual artifacts to be auctioned in Tian Shu City!"
"They even have a high-grade spiritual artifact! This is a great opportunity. If we can acquire this artifact, our Liu family can use it to suppress our fortune, and in the future, we might even be able to glimpse the position of the thirty-six superior clans!"
"Haha, if I can get my hands on this top-grade spiritual artifact, I will be like a tiger with wings. Not only will my strength increase greatly, but I may even be able to take this opportunity to glimpse the realm of the fourth tribulation of the primordial spirit!"
...
Just as Qian Lingxiao had expected, the other VIP rooms were immediately abuzz with excitement upon hearing the words of the Treasure-Suppressing Venerable.
Even those powerful beings with unfathomable cultivation levels were shocked.
Immediately, a look of determination appeared in their eyes.
High-grade spiritual artifacts are too precious. If we can acquire them, it would be worth spending any amount of spirit stones.
"They're even auctioning off high-grade spiritual artifacts! Tian Shu City is really generous!"
In room number nineteen, Wu Bao Daoist's eyes widened in surprise, and he exclaimed.
"What, does Tian Shu City rarely auction high-grade spiritual artifacts?" Lu Qing asked.
"It's not just rare; as far as I know, this is the first time Tian Shu City has put such a magical treasure up for auction."
The shock on the Five Treasures Taoist's face had not subsided.
"If it were a low-grade spiritual weapon, it would be fine, but this is a high-grade spiritual weapon! In many first-class sects, it can be used as a top-level magic weapon to protect the sect!"
Let me put it this way, Fellow Daoist Chen, your friends belong to the Qiankun Sect.
The most powerful magic weapon in their sect is probably only a high-grade spiritual artifact.
As for top-grade spiritual artifacts, those are probably only possessed by the most elite super powers in the Tianyuan Great World.
"I see." Lu Qing suddenly realized.
He knew that spiritual artifacts were precious, but he hadn't expected that the same was true in this Tianyuan Great World.
However, he immediately realized that among the Golden Core Realm cultivators he encountered after entering the Tianyuan Great World, very few were actually capable of wielding spiritual artifacts.
"It seems there's going to be a fierce battle later on. I wonder who will win that top-grade spiritual artifact," Lu Qing sighed.
I have no interest in the superior spiritual artifact that the Treasure-Suppressing Venerable mentioned.
Although he had a considerable number of spirit stones, he did not believe that his spirit stones could compare with those ancient monsters at the Nascent Soul stage.
This top-grade spiritual artifact is a powerful magic weapon capable of suppressing the fortune of an entire sect.
Those powerful sects and aristocratic families will probably be putting all their effort into bidding.
"It's just a bit strange. Although Tian Shu City is quite strong, it can only be considered a first-rate power in the entire Tian Yuan Great World, not even reaching the top level. Why would it be willing to put such a magic treasure up for auction?"
The Five Treasures Taoist asked in confusion.
"Whatever the reason, we'll find out as we watch." Lu Qing smiled.
Inside the hall, Venerable Zhenbao sensed the lively atmosphere around him and also smiled slightly.
"Seeing that fellow Daoists are already quite eager, then this old man will stop rambling and let the auction begin now."
After saying that, he waved his hand, and a row of jade bottles suddenly appeared on the jade platform in front of him.
"First, we are going to auction these ten 【Cleansing Golden Soul Pills】."
Its effects are probably well known to many of the fellow practitioners present.
This refers to fellow cultivators who can cleanse their Golden Core and have a high probability of achieving the third stage of Golden Core perfection.
"Successfully refining the Golden Core will upgrade its grade from low to mid-grade."
"The Cleansing Golden Soul Pill!"
"As expected, the news was right. At this auction, there will be items that can refine golden cores!"
"I must obtain one of these Cleansing Golden Soul Pills!"
"I've been stuck at the third stage of the Golden Core realm for nearly a hundred years. If I can obtain one of these Cleansing Golden Soul Pills, I'll be able to reach the fourth stage in no time!"
“Tian’er is already at the second stage of the Golden Core realm. Soon he will be able to step into the third stage of the Golden Core realm. This Cleansing Golden Soul Pill will be just what he needs.”
...
The appearance of the 【Cleansing Golden Soul Pill】 immediately attracted the attention of many cultivators in the hall.
Many Golden Core cultivators' eyes shone with intense fervor.
The high-grade spiritual artifact that the Treasure-Suppressing Venerable had mentioned earlier surprised them, but it was still far beyond their reach.
That's something only powerful beings of the highest primordial spirit level can touch.
It can be said that it has absolutely nothing to do with ordinary Golden Core cultivators like them.
But this 【Cleansing Golden Soul Pill】 is different.
Among those present at the Golden Core stage, many were at the initial stage of Golden Core cultivation, and their Golden Cores were only of low grade.
If one wishes to advance further and reach the middle stage of the Golden Core realm, one must refine the Golden Core and raise its grade to the middle level.
This 【Cleansing Golden Soul Pill】 can greatly accelerate the process of a cultivator refining their Golden Core, and is one of the best pills for improving the grade of the Golden Core.
If they could obtain just one, many of the early-stage Golden Core cultivators present would have a very high chance of successfully refining their Golden Core and breaking through to the middle-stage Golden Core realm.
As a result, the atmosphere in the entire hall suddenly became incredibly lively.
Many Golden Core Realm experts revealed expressions of determination in their eyes.
【The Purifying Golden Soul Pill】 Such pills are always rare and in short supply.
Many alchemy masters, after gathering all the necessary medicinal herbs, often find them pre-ordered before they even begin refining.
They rarely have the chance to end up outside.
It was rare for ten to appear at once, so how could the many Golden Core cultivators not be excited?
"Alright, I think everyone is aware of the preciousness of the 【Cleansing Golden Soul Pill】, so the old man won't waste any more words. The starting bid for the first pill is one thousand low-grade spirit stones, and each subsequent bid must be at least one hundred low-grade spirit stones."
Seeing the excitement on the faces of the crowd below, Venerable Zhenbao didn't keep them in suspense any longer and started the auction immediately.
And the starting bid was surprisingly low, only one thousand low-grade spirit stones.
But that didn't matter, because soon someone offered an even higher price.
"Fiveteen hundred low-grade spirit stones!"
"two thousand!"
"Two thousand five!"
"Three thousand five!"
"four thousand!"
...
"Ten thousand!"
Watching the price soar, it reached 10,000 low-grade spirit stones in less than ten breaths.
When the price of ten thousand was announced, the entire hall fell silent.
Everyone looked at the person who had made the bid.
He was an elderly man with some white hair and wrinkles on his face. Even his body exuded a sense of decay.
Although he was a Golden Core Realm expert, he looked like he was about to die.
Everyone immediately understood that this was an old man in the Golden Core Realm who was almost out of lifespan and about to perish.
After the white-haired old man shouted out the price of ten thousand, his face turned pale and his body trembled slightly.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, he put on a pleading expression.
"Fellow Daoists, please be merciful and give this 【Cleansing Golden Soul Pill】 to this old man. I have little life left, and this is my only hope."
Hearing the white-haired old man's pleading words, many people felt a pang of sympathy, and those who were about to bid for him closed their mouths.
Anyway, this is only the first pill. There are still nine more to compete for. What's wrong with giving one to this old man?
Even the Venerable Treasure Guardian on the jade platform showed a sigh on his face.
But he still called out as usual, "Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones, is there any fellow Daoist willing to offer a higher price?"
Seeing that no one else was bidding, the white-haired old man's face lit up with joy.
The Venerable Treasure Protector revealed a slight smile, just as he was about to announce the ownership of the first 【Cleansing Golden Soul Pill】.
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out: "Wait! I'll offer eleven thousand low-grade spirit stones!"
Everyone was stunned, even the Treasure-Suppressing Venerable was momentarily speechless.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the person bidding was a middle-aged strong man carrying a long sword.
He was wearing a half-naked leather jacket, tall and broad-shouldered, with an unusually vigorous and energetic aura.
More importantly, the aura he exuded had clearly reached the level of the middle stage of the Golden Core realm.
He was under the gaze of everyone, especially the old man's despairing eyes.
The burly man shouted, "What are you looking at, old man? Since your lifespan is coming to an end, you might as well just die quietly."
Even if I gave you this 【Cleansing Soul Pill】, what use would it be?
Even if you reach the fourth stage of the Golden Core realm, you will only gain a hundred years more in lifespan.
A hundred years from now, you will still die and disappear.
"In that case, why waste such precious elixirs? Dying sooner is the better thing to do."
“Fellow Daoist, you have already entered the middle stage of the Golden Core realm. This 【Cleansing Golden Soul Pill】 is useless to you. Why do you need to compete with this old man for this life-saving pill?”
The white-haired old man pleaded.
However, the burly man remained unmoved: "Can't I buy it to give to my clan members? Old man, if you don't want to give up, keep raising the price, otherwise this pill is mine!"
The white-haired old man's body suddenly stiffened, and despair appeared on his face.
