Ascending Heaven Pavilion

A series of explosions rang out abruptly. Whether Fourth Rank Magical Beasts or those below the Third Order, all of them were reduced to pools of blood.

"Overestimating yourselves."

Linglong turned and bowed to Li Xiao.

Li Xiao nodded in satisfaction. With Linglong and Niu Meng protecting him, he could swagger through every region outside the Central Continent. He no longer needed to worry about anything else.

The most important thing now was finding a suitable place to build an Auction House. The trees here grew densely, and with so many Magical Beasts having just died, the air was thick with the smell of blood. It was naturally unsuitable for further construction.

The rainstorm ceased, and the dark clouds gradually dispersed. Bright moonlight once again claimed the sky.

Linglong's gaze was profound, as though she could see what the Pavilion Master was thinking. She immediately leaped into the air and, after surveying the surroundings, found a location highly suitable for building an Auction House.

Willows hung over the lakeshore there, flowers bloomed in profusion, and the temperature was pleasant. It was one of the few good places in the Beast Mountain Range.

Ripples spread across the lake, glimmering beneath the moonlight.

"Pavilion Master, this subordinate has found a place suitable for building the Auction House."

Hearing this, Li Xiao said, "Then let's go take a look."

Since he had not become a Dou Wang, he naturally could not use Qi Transformation Wings. Nor did he possess the long-lost Flying Dou Technique, so he could only travel on foot.

Of course, he could have asked Linglong or Niu Meng to help him, but he refused. Having finally arrived in the Dou Qi Continent, he naturally wanted to admire the rare and wondrous sights of the Beast Mountain Range.

Linglong and Niu Meng followed closely behind the Pavilion Master. Under their powerful aura, the Magical Beasts that had luckily survived earlier all looked over in fear. None of them dared take another step forward, terrified that one of these human women would pinch them to death with a finger.

Before long, the three arrived at the place Linglong had mentioned.

The scenery here was beautiful. Cliff faces rose on both sides, curving inward like a scallop shell, growing narrower the higher they went.

The cliffs were strangely colored, gleaming with the lustrous radiance of pearls and jade. Just then, a ray of twilight slanted into the gorge and shone upon the walls, reflecting over and over. For a time, the gorge shimmered with flowing gold and dazzling colors, leaving the eye bewildered.

Such scenery was exceedingly rare in this world filled with slaughter.

Li Xiao was quite satisfied as well. This was indeed an excellent place to build an Auction.

He immediately had the system place the rewarded Auction House here. As a flash of golden light appeared, a massive structure emerged from the void and crashed down onto the ground.

The powerful shockwave produced a deafening roar like a meteor striking the earth. It even kicked up dust a hundred meters high from the rain-soaked ground. The experts in the eastern region of the Beast Mountain Range were all alerted. Such shocking power clearly meant that a rare treasure had appeared! The Auction House resembled a pagoda from an ancient costume drama, with six floors in total. Each floor was covered in densely carved runes, adding several layers of mystery to the already imposing Auction House.

Its sacred, inviolable aura startled the birds and beasts in every direction, and all of them revealed expressions of terror.

The plaque above the first-floor entrance was completely blank. Clearly, Li Xiao needed to name it himself.

After pondering for a moment, Li Xiao said, "Let's call it the Ascending Heaven Pavilion!"

Ascending Heaven Pavilion—ascending to heaven in a single step. It was truly domineering.

The moment his words fell, three traditional characters appeared prominently upon the plaque: Ascending Heaven Pavilion!

Li Xiao stepped forward in satisfaction. Niu Meng tactfully opened the doors and smiled as he made a welcoming gesture.

The first floor of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion was not large, able to accommodate around two hundred people. Above it were private rooms. As a transmigrator, Li Xiao naturally understood the purpose of such rooms. They were mainly prepared for major clients, such as experts at the Dou Huang and Dou Zong realms. They came from all over the world and were naturally extremely proud. If they had to sit together with ordinary Dou Shi, would that not be humiliating?

The first-floor hall was sacred and noble. At its center stood an auction stage, entirely crafted from premium Crystal Stone. Even the auction hammer was made of pure gold. One could imagine just how reliable the system was.

The second and third floors were both private rooms, with soundproof panels on every side. No matter what sounds were made, those outside could not hear them. To raise a bid, one only needed to speak through the speaking tube. This not only protected the bidders' privacy but also gave them a greater sense of security.

Thus, they would spend more Gold Coins.

Next came the Fourth Floor. The Fourth Floor was already a lounge, making it quite suitable for storing some daily necessities.

In the world of the Dou Qi Continent, there was no flashy, dazzling magic. There was only Dou Qi, developed to its very peak! Here, true experts spoke with their strength! More importantly, cultivating here would yield twice the results with half the effort. One day of cultivation here was equivalent to seven days in the outside world.

Li Xiao cleared his throat. "Linglong, Niu Meng."

"This subordinate is here!"

"From today onward, the Ascending Heaven Pavilion Auction is officially established. Linglong alone will be responsible for all affairs within the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, while Niu Meng will handle everything outside it. Anyone who trespasses here shall be killed without mercy!"

"Yes!"

The two of them clasped their hands and bowed at the same time.

Though the two were immensely powerful, they had been rewards granted to Li Xiao by the system. Naturally, they obeyed his every command. Even if he told them to die, they would kill themselves without hesitation. Therefore, there was no need to worry that they would harbor rebellious thoughts.

Li Xiao shrugged and sat down in a chair, crossing one leg over the other. With a lift of his right hand, the Green Lotus Core Flame, ranked nineteenth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, slowly rose.

The Heavenly Flame was exceptionally calm here, not remotely as violently berserk as Li Xiao understood it to be. However, Li Xiao knew that this was all thanks to the Ascending Heaven Pavilion. Without it, the Green Lotus Core Flame would likely have burned him to ashes long ago.

"System, how can I quickly increase my cultivation?"

To gain a foothold in this world, one still needed outstanding strength. Otherwise, even with Linglong and Niu Meng protecting him, he would find it difficult to survive past three episodes.

Based on the host's question, the system provides two answers. First, you may remain in the Ascending Heaven Pavilion and cultivate. With your talent, you will certainly break through to the Dou Zun realm within ten years. Second, auction items. Any item sold at a sky-high price will earn a reward.

"Then wouldn't everyone be able to see through my identity at a glance here?"

He was only a Dou Zhe. If he established an Auction renowned throughout the Dou Qi Continent, he naturally would not be able to convince others.

As long as you remain within five hundred meters of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, even if a Dou Emperor arrives, they will be unable to see through your realm or kill you.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiao finally let out the breath he had been holding. In that case, as long as he did not leave the range of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion before growing stronger, he would never be killed! What a conscientious system! Systems this good were becoming rare. It deserved a like!