The Second Auction Begins, Crowds Gather Before the Auction Pavilion

"Brother, Moonlight Pavilion has too many people and too many eyes. The top floor is my private space. Without my permission, no one will come up. Let's talk there."

"Alright."

Tang Hao followed Tang Yuehua to the top floor. After sensing that there was no one nearby, he relaxed.

"Yuehua, don't worry. I've released my Soul Power to sense the surroundings. If anyone appears, I'll notice immediately."

"Brother, sit first."

Tang Yuehua brought over a chair. "Why haven't you contacted me or Eldest Brother all these years?"

"Do you know? The last time I went home, I accidentally saw Eldest Brother looking at a portrait of the three of us as children. He didn't even notice me passing by."

"Alas."

Tang Hao sighed. "You know my situation. The sect's elders have quite a few complaints about me. If I returned to the sect, I'd only make things difficult for Eldest Brother."

"No matter what, you still have to face it." Tang Yuehua said, "You know what Eldest Brother is like. He keeps everything buried in his heart. With Clear Sky Sect in its current state, his life hasn't been easy either. All these years, I've been secretly transporting supplies to the sect."

"Besides, Clear Sky Sect sealed the mountain because of you."

Seeing Tang Hao's silent expression, Tang Yuehua consoled him, "Brother, I'm not blaming you. I know what happened back then wasn't your fault. Spirit Hall went too far. But since it has already happened, you have to face it. You can't keep running away forever."

"Yuehua, don't worry. Clear Sky Sect will definitely regain its glory, and Spirit Hall must pay the price."

Tang Hao stared into Tang Yuehua's eyes. "You must have heard about the Auction Pavilion that appeared in Spirit City. Somehow, I feel that this Auction Pavilion is the hope for Clear Sky Sect's resurgence."

"Yes, I've heard about the Auction Pavilion recently. Eldest Brother also asked me to bring Clear Sky Sect's wealth and auction for valuable treasures." Tang Yuehua then recalled something and asked, "By the way, was this what you were asking me about earlier?"

"Yuehua, this is precisely why I came." Tang Hao analyzed, "Your Soul Power is low, and Heaven Dou City is far from Spirit City. Carrying such a huge fortune, what if you encountered bandits? It really isn't reassuring."

"Besides, Spirit City is Spirit Hall's headquarters. I'm afraid that if they discover your true identity, it will harm you."

"And Clear Sky Sect's situation arose because of me. So let me go to Spirit City to attend the auction."

"Brother, ever since you killed the former Pope, Qian Xunji, Spirit Hall has been hunting you with all its strength. It's far too dangerous for you to go." Tang Yuehua said worriedly.

"Yuehua, don't worry. Even if Spirit Hall discovers me, with my strength, I can still retreat unharmed."

Tang Hao said sincerely, "Yuehua, I've already brought many disasters upon the sect. I don't want my only sister to face danger as well. Don't insist."

"Alright. Brother, you must be careful." Tang Yuehua handed Tang Hao a ring. "Eldest Brother gave this to me. There are many treasures inside that can be exchanged for chips."

"Yuehua, time waits for no one. I'll come see you again when I have the time. I'm heading to Spirit City first."

With that, Tang Hao walked straight outside.

"Brother." Tang Yuehua ran after him in large strides. Perhaps because she moved too quickly, her palace dress actually made a tearing sound.

But Tang Hao had already left, leaving Tang Yuehua alone.

Crystal-clear tears flowed from her eyes. "Brother, you must revive Clear Sky Sect."

"Reporting to Your Excellency the Pope."

Chrysanthemum Douluo formed an orchid gesture with his fingers, his coquettish voice carrying as he reported the intelligence from the past few days to Bibi Dong.

"Ever since the first auction ended, no one has entered or left the Auction Pavilion."

"However, there is another matter that requires Your Excellency the Pope's decision."

"Oh?" Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow slightly. "What is it?"

"Reporting to Your Excellency the Pope, Hu Yan Zhen previously attempted to attack the Pavilion Master at the Auction Pavilion, and was killed on the spot."

"Just yesterday, the Elephant Armored Sect's First Elder joined forces with the other elders to send a letter to Spirit Hall. It roughly stated that—"

"Although Sect Master Hu Yan died unexpectedly, the Elephant Armored Sect is united from top to bottom and is still willing to continue cooperating with Spirit Hall."

"They also guarantee that the Elephant Armored Sect will fully carry out the terms Sect Master Hu Yan previously agreed upon with Spirit Hall."

"Hm, at least the Elephant Armored Sect knows its place." Bibi Dong said casually. "In that case, let the Elephant Armored Sect continue to join Spirit Hall. But since Hu Yan Zhen is dead, the benefits we promised must be reduced."

"This subordinate understands."

"The second auction is about to begin. What is the situation with the major factions?"

"According to the intelligence, the seven great sects, including the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, as well as the Two Great Empires, can no longer sit still this time. They have decided to send people to participate."

"Especially Xue Ye of Heaven Dou City. It is said that he emptied the imperial treasury and ordered Prince Xue Xing to secure a Pill that can treat his injuries at all costs."

"Heh—"

Bibi Dong frowned. She had been laying plans in the Heaven Dou Empire for many years, and success was nearly within reach. As long as she successfully ascended the throne, she would be able to control the Heaven Dou Empire without spilling blood.

She absolutely could not let Xue Ye get his wish!

A week later, Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion.

A sea of people crowded outside the Auction Pavilion, the dense throngs bustling with activity.

People of all kinds moved through the crowd, their eyes full of anticipation and their expressions excited. They gathered before the Auction Pavilion, hoping to bid on treasures suited to them.

Ever since the first auction ended, the words Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion had entered the intelligence reports of the vast majority of factions.

They all knew of the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion's existence, and had heard that Bibi Dong and Ning Fengzhi had each obtained a soul bone and Battle Armor at the auction.

As the second auction approached, countless people poured into Spirit City.

Some had come to participate in the second auction, while others had been ordered to investigate whether the intelligence regarding the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion was true.

Outside the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion, voices of conversation continuously rose from the crowd. Various languages mixed together, creating a lively atmosphere. However, this time, no one dared to force their way into the Auction Pavilion.

They all quietly waited for the auction to begin.

Among the crowd was an inconspicuous man wearing a bamboo hat. It was Tang Hao.

His eyes were filled with shock. This Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion truly lived up to its reputation.

The couplet on either side of the doors, written in soaring, dancing strokes:

Gather rare treasures of all heavens, retain peak wealth of all realms.

It actually gave him a strange feeling. As the youngest titled Douluo on Douluo Continent, he had always been an unparalleled genius.

In that instant, he seemed to gain a new insight.

"Men die for wealth, birds die for food. If I become stronger, Clear Sky Sect will become stronger as well."

"Once I bid on the treasures and defeat Bibi Dong, I will surely lead Clear Sky Sect back to glory."

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