Chapter 683: Chapter 682: The Auction Begins
The Origin Beginning Holy Son was also a clever person, and after listening to the words of the Origin Sect Master, he knew that Liu Zheng’s background was terrifyingly powerful.
Even his master had to be wary of him.
Otherwise, his master would not have spoken thus.
In his heart, the Origin Beginning Holy Son thought that he should establish a good relationship with Liu Zheng. If they couldn’t become friends, at the very least, they should not become enemies.
Soon, the auction began officially under the hosting of an elderly man.
"We are now auctioning a sacred artifact, the Bright Moon Sword. I believe everyone is aware of the value of such a sacred artifact, starting at three hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones."
Sacred artifacts were second only to Emperor-level Divine Weapons, incredibly powerful and naturally very expensive.
This was one of the most powerful weapons, second only to Emperor-level Divine Weapons, and many in the Saint Realm did not possess such a weapon.
"Three hundred and fifty thousand top-grade spirit stones!"
Someone quickly placed a higher bid, and the auction event officially kicked off.
"Three hundred and sixty thousand!"
"Three hundred and eighty thousand!"
"Four hundred thousand!"
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The atmosphere of the auction was very lively, with people continually placing their bids.
They began competing fiercely for the item.
Such an item was something that any power would need.
Soon, the sacred artifact was purchased by a high-ranking individual in the Saint Realm.
The auction continued, with the items becoming increasingly precious.
Even a few high-ranking individuals in the Saint Realm started to participate in the auction.
At the same time, a powerful presence swept in, causing everybody’s face to change instantly.
The Family Head of the Yun Family’s expression also changed, "These fools looking for death."
He recognized this aura; it was a Quasi-Emperor from the Zhang Family.
The Zhang Family had two Quasi-Emperors, one of whom was Zhang Yuxing, and the other was this individual.
"Liu Zheng, come out!"
A thunderous voice rang out as a figure with an imposing aura slowly emerged from the sky.
With hands clasped behind his back, the pressure emanating from his body seemed to penetrate heaven and earth, like an emperor from the nine heavens and ten lands, stunning everyone.
Quasi-Emperor!
His arrival made the whole Celestial Fairy City tremble.
A Quasi-Emperor was someone who was half a step from becoming an Emperor, and even as just a Quasi-Emperor, he could exhibit the elegance of a great Emperor.
Divine light flickered all over his body, majestic and mighty, with the surrounding void vibrating, his cold eyes looking down on Celestial Fairy City.
This figure was immensely powerful, causing even those in the Saint Realm to feel a great sense of oppression, as if this figure was the only presence remaining between heaven and earth.
As if he could erase everyone with just a glance.
This Quasi-Emperor was an existence that nobody could contend with.
"Zhang Ye, this guy actually came," someone muttered.
"Just because of the death of Zhang Tingyu, the Zhang Family is this angry? And with the Yun Family Head’s attitude being so clear, do they not know about the Chen Family’s powerful background?"
The Origin Sect Master’s eyebrows furrowed at once, unable to fathom why the Zhang Family would be so openly aggressive.
Although the death of Zhang Tingyu would anger the Zhang Family,
it was not enough to warrant the personal intervention of a Quasi-Emperor.
Did they not know that Liu Zheng was someone whom even the Yun Family Head revered? Would they not investigate such a background?
They were, after all, both prominent clans.
Was it really worth it for them to provoke someone with such a background for the sake of a single young disciple?
No matter how one looked at it, it made no sense.
Yet the Zhang Family had acted thus, making the Origin Sect Master feel that they were foolish. Could it be that Zhang Tingyu was truly that important to the Zhang Family?
He always felt there was something he didn’t know, something that was the reason why the Zhang Family had gone to such lengths.
"The people from the Zhang Family have arrived."
"My god, it’s actually the old ancestor of the Zhang Family taking action personally. I heard he became a Quasi-Emperor a hundred years ago."
"That’s a Quasi-Emperor! In an era without emperors, that’s the strongest fighting force. There aren’t many people at this level in the world."
"Liu Zheng is in trouble now. With a Quasi-Emperor from the Zhang Family taking action, I’m afraid even those in the high ranks of the Saint Realm won’t be able to defend."
"It seems the Zhang Family can’t swallow this insult after all."
The appearance of the Zhang Family Quasi-Emperor made everyone present sigh.
They were also worried about Liu Zheng.
Some reveled in his misfortune, but they all felt he had no chance of escape.
With a Quasi-Emperor taking action, who in this world could provide protection?
Unless Celestial Fairy City was willing to intervene, if the Yun Family intervened, the outcome would be different.
As a top power.
Though the Yun Family kept a low profile, it didn’t mean they lacked strength.
Quasi-Emperors, the Yun Family had them too.
"Master, do you think Liu Zheng will be captured?"
The Qilin Saint Heir said to the Qilin Saint Lord beside him.
The two from the Qilin Clan had a rather benign appearance, with just a hint of pressure in their eyes.
"It will be a bit difficult to keep Liu Zheng, but the Yun Family isn’t that simple."
"This is the Yun Family’s domain, and they have no shortage of powerful members. Although a Quasi-Emperor can sweep across heaven and earth, such powerhouses are not absent in the Yun Family."
"This meeting in Celestial Fairy City only happens once every ten years, if they allow the Zhang Family to make a move, the face of Celestial Fairy City will not hold up."
"Celestial Fairy City must not become a battlefield, that was set a long time ago. If the Zhang Family dares to make a move, the Yun Family will not let it go easily."
The Qilin Clan Leader said indifferently.
Quasi-Emperors are powerful, but it all depends on where they are.
If Zhang Ye dares to make a move, the Yun Family will definitely not sit idly by, whether it’s their reputation or anything else.
"There’s a good show to watch now. I wonder if there will be a Quasi-Emperor battle."
On another pavilion, a woman full of charm lounged in a chair, gazing casually ahead.
The woman’s face was veiled, and her eyes seemed to possess endless magic power; a mere gesture could captivate anyone.
Standing beside her was the Flying Fox Sacred Lady.
"Aunt, even if the Zhang Family is angry, they can’t take action against Celestial Fairy City, right? According to the rules of the Yun Family, if someone takes action, it would break their rules."
Both women were alluring, each with her own style, naturally drawing countless gazes.
But soon, the attention of these people shifted to the Quasi-Emperor.
"Who can know?"
The woman gave a slight smile; she was the Family Head of the Flying Fox Clan.
Her name was Hu Qianxin, while the Flying Fox Sacred Lady was named Hu Baiyu.
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"Zhang Ye, let me tell you, this is Celestial Fairy City, not your Central Plains Zhang Family."
"You’d better hold back your arrogance, otherwise don’t blame our Yun Family for being impolite."
The Yun Family Head’s face turned dark as he shouted loudly at Zhang Ye.
Though he was in the high ranks of the Saint Realm, he was not cowering before the Quasi-Emperor.
It wasn’t a matter of strength; he was the Yun Family Head, the City Lord of Celestial Fairy City.
He represented the face of Celestial Fairy City, and right now, that face had to be saved.
Zhang Ye had been too overbearing, acting so brazenly in front of so many people.
Did they not consider Celestial Fairy City at all?
"Yun Baixi, you’d better ask your ancestor to come out and talk to me."
