The Way of Hospitality

East Pole Archipelago.

As the date of the Myriad Treasures Auction drew near, the buildings on several islands had all been renovated. Lanterns and colorful decorations adorned every corner, while streams of multicolored restrictive light shot into the sky. Beautiful female cultivators occasionally flitted through the area, making the place look dazzling and lively.

To draw more people to this auction, especially cultivators from the Central Continent, East Pole Palace had spared no expense in its arrangements and publicity.

Several times more cultivators than usual had come to East Pole Island, and long lines stretched from the entrances of several islands.

A streak of black light shot over from afar and soon landed at the back of the cultivator queue on Xihe Island, revealing a black-clad young man.

"I haven't been here for over a hundred years, and this place has changed quite a bit too." The black-clad young man looked toward Xihe Island and muttered to himself.

The youth was Yuan Ming, who had completely changed his appearance through the Bone Shedding and Marrow Changing Art. He had also suppressed his cultivation to the Nascent Soul Early Stage to avoid drawing attention.

Setting out from near the abyss, he had spent more than two months finally reaching the East Pole Archipelago. Fortunately, he had not missed this grand auction.

Though there were many cultivators at the entrance, admission procedures were handled swiftly, and it was soon Yuan Ming's turn.

"Is this your first time coming to East Pole Island, or are you renewing your pass?" Inside the circular hall at the entrance, the old man in charge of issuing entry permits had been replaced, but his routine words remained unchanged.

"This is Wan Tianren's first visit. I have come to attend the Myriad Treasures Auction and would like to