Extravagant

"Miss, please stop."

Just as Mu Zi was about to head to the top floor, two Black-Robed Men appeared and blocked her path. Both had reached Death Profound Realm Great Perfection, making them major figures even in the Chaotic Demon Sea, yet they were now standing guard here.

Perhaps because Mu Zi was such a great beauty, the Black-Robed Men remained amiable and patiently asked despite her being only at the Life Profound Realm:

"Do you have an invitation?"

The top floor of the trade fair displayed only heavyweight treasures. Usually, only major factions possessed enough Profound Essence Pills to bid on treasures of this level, and those without a background were generally not permitted entry.

Of course, anyone who could display sufficient wealth could also qualify to enter. With Mu Zi's outrageously vast supply of Profound Essence Pills, she could easily meet that requirement. She only needed to reveal a small portion of them for the Black-Robed Men to let her pass.

However, Mu Zi had no need to do that. She had an invitation as well.

With a thought from Mu Zi, a gilded booklet appeared in her hand. Upon seeing it, the two Black-Robed Men examined it briefly.

"Heavenly Wind Sea Region, Gu Family."

Although the Gu Family had no Samsara Stage expert, its strength was still considerable. It was regarded as a first-rate faction in the Chaotic Demon Sea and naturally qualified to receive an invitation to the trade fair. As for whether they could afford the items inside after entering, that was another matter.

"Mm, Miss, you may enter."

There was no issue with the invitation. The Black-Robed Man nodded at Mu Zi and let her through.

As she stepped onto the top floor, the sight before her was completely different from what she had seen below. There was no longer any lavish splendor; instead, the place possessed a simple and elegant style.

Looking up, faint points of light dotted the black dome like a deep starry sky. Against that backdrop, the simple Great Hall was cloaked in an air of mystery. Walking within it felt as though one were wandering through a sea of stars, evoking a lofty and ethereal sensation.

Several enormous light barriers stood within the vast Great Hall, radiating brilliant light. The treasures displayed within them were all exceptionally rare and precious.

Mid-grade Pure Yuan Spiritual Treasure, Heaven Spirit Jade Tower — 70 million Profound Essence Pills

Supreme healing treasure, Creation Mysterious Life Fluid — 65 million Profound Essence Pills

Mid-grade Heaven Martial Arts, Great Heaven Mo Luo Hand — 58 million Profound Essence Pills

The treasures displayed in the Great Hall were all marked with a base price, but that was clearly not the final transaction amount. Treasures of such caliber would naturally invite fierce bidding, and whoever offered the highest price would obtain them.

Of course, although those items were extraordinarily precious, they were of little use to Mu Zi. She could now refine mid-grade Pure Yuan Spiritual Treasures herself. Only Pure Yuan Treasures of the highest grade could stir her desire to buy.

However, high-grade Pure Yuan Spiritual Treasures would never appear at this trade fair.

The Heavenly Flame Ancient Cauldron was a high-grade Pure Yuan Spiritual Treasure. There was no need to say more about its power and rarity. No one would likely put such a supreme treasure up for trade.

Mu Zi's attention was focused on the spiritual seal. Among the many treasures at the trade fair, it was also considered one of the most valuable, stored within a light barrier near the center of the Great Hall.

At this moment, several figures were already present in the Great Hall. Every one of them possessed powerful auras and imposing presences. Those on the top floor of the trade fair were either leaders of major factions or individuals of significant standing within them. There were even quite a few Samsara Stage experts who had come in person.

Naturally, those experts were not necessarily alone. Many had brought along juniors they favored to broaden their horizons.

"Hmm?"

Mu Zi's arrival immediately drew some attention. It was rather unusual for a young person to come alone.

However, most of those observing Mu Zi were juniors. The experts accompanying them merely gave her a casual glance before withdrawing their gazes, perhaps assuming that she too had come merely to gain experience.

Among the many gazes, only one was somewhat unusual, seemingly carrying a different sort of meaning.

Following it, Mu Zi saw a bald, burly man in a blue robe ahead of her. The aura radiating from him had also reached the Samsara Stage.

Beside the burly man, Mu Zi saw a familiar and unpleasant figure—it was Huang Ling, who had harassed her not long ago.

Most of Huang Ling's injuries seemed to have improved after treatment, but his eyes remained blood-red, showing no signs of recovery whatsoever.

Mu Zi's gaze had destroyed Huang Ling's eyes, and it contained her Martial Path Artistic Conception. It could not be restored through ordinary means. Until it was dispelled, Huang Ling could only appear before others in this blind state.

Of course, Huang Ling was still a Death Profound Realm expert. Even after losing his sight, he could sense his surroundings. Upon discovering Mu Zi's arrival, his body began to tremble faintly. Clearly, the previous experience had cast no small shadow over his mind.

Seeing this, the blue-robed burly man turned his gaze toward Mu Zi, and a ripple surfaced in the eyes beneath his bald head.

"This is the person you mentioned?"

"Yes," Huang Ling nodded timidly.

"Useless trash!"

The Overturning Sea Sect Master cursed under his breath, then withdrew his gaze and stopped paying attention to Mu Zi, seemingly having no intention of helping Huang Ling settle the score.

However, the faint glimmer that flashed through his eyes suggested that things would not be so simple.

Mu Zi gave the two members of the Overturning Sea Sect an indifferent glance, then shifted her gaze slightly and spotted the light barrier containing the spiritual seal not far away.

A spiritual seal could assist cultivation and enhance combat strength. It was a powerful opportunity for nurturing geniuses, and quite a few experts were interested in it. At this moment, several figures with the bearing of lofty mountains stood before the light barrier, seemingly considering it.

Mu Zi focused her eyes and saw the spiritual seal's base price beneath the barrier.

100 million Profound Essence Pills

"Hmm."

Mu Zi raised her brows slightly. Although the spiritual seal was precious, it should not have been worth more than a mid-grade Pure Yuan Spiritual Treasure. After all, while the spiritual seal's effects were powerful, it was a one-time consumable, whereas a spiritual treasure could be passed down as part of a faction's foundation.

It seemed that, just as she had expected, this spiritual seal had been priced at a severe premium. Perhaps the organizers had never intended to sell it at all. Or rather, even if someone bought it for 100 million Profound Essence Pills, they would not lose out in the slightest.

Perhaps for that very reason, the interested experts had remained on the sidelines without taking action. The scene was somewhat similar to that of the low-level cultivators on the lower floors.

Mu Zi did not hesitate and walked straight over. When the others saw her approach, their eyes showed slight surprise.

"100 million Profound Essence Pills. I'll take this spiritual seal." Mu Zi pointed at the light barrier and spoke to the Black-Robed Man in charge of the area.

The black robe the man wore differed from those seen before. It was etched with golden patterns that faintly rippled, and his aura had astonishingly reached the Samsara Stage.

Seeing Mu Zi bid, the black-robed Samsara expert was mildly surprised, but not as stunned as one might have imagined. After her previous dealings with Pavilion Master Huang, Mu Zi had already entered the official trading fair's notice.

As a core figure of the Samsara Stage, the black-robed Samsara expert recognized her immediately. He knew she was no ordinary youngster, so her bid did not provoke much surprise.

However, one hundred million Profound Essence Pills was no small sum. Could she really produce it? And spend it on this overpriced spirit seal, no less?

Unlike the Black-Robed Man, the other Samsara Stage experts all frowned at Mu Zi. Some did not take her seriously at all, clearly not believing she could gather such an enormous sum.

Even Super Forces with Reincarnation Stage experts would not allow a junior to carry such a vast number of Profound Essence Pills!

"Hehe, miss, why don't you show us your financial strength?" the Black-Robed Man said with a smile as he looked at Mu Zi.

Mu Zi raised her brows slightly. Without wasting words, she flicked her slender hand, sending two Cosmos Sacks flying out. Their openings spread wide, and a white torrent poured forth like crashing waves, gathering into a small mountain in the air.

"This..."

The crowd before the spirit seal's barrier widened their eyes, their lips twitching slightly.

Wait, you were serious?

Even the other experts in the hall stopped what they were doing and stared over in astonishment, dazed by the sight overhead.

That "mountain" was entirely made of Profound Essence Pills. Such an enormous quantity gathered together was truly a spectacular sight.

"Well? Is that enough?"

Beneath the Profound Essence Pills, Mu Zi asked calmly.

"Uh, it's enough..." The Black-Robed Man paused before saying, "But that's assuming no one else bids against you."

"Bids against me?"

Hearing this, Mu Zi looked toward the others before the barrier. Sure enough, she caught traces of interest in the eyes of several Samsara Stage experts. Apparently, they had not completely given up yet.

"Hmm."

Mu Zi withdrew her gaze, a slight curve forming at the corner of her lips. In that case, she would make them give up completely.

Clatter!

With another light wave of her hand, several more Cosmos Sacks flew into the air. A white torrent cascaded out, gathering once more into a mountain of Profound Essence Pills.

Everyone:!

It was not over yet. Soon after, a third mountain appeared in the air.

Everyone:!!!

"Is anyone going to bid against me?" Mu Zi asked indifferently.

Above them, three pristine white mountains stood silently, emanating immense life force. The entire hall was filled with their vigorous aura.

Gulp!

As they stared at the seemingly countless Profound Essence Pills, the many experts could not help swallowing.

Mu Zi's extravagant display gave them a little Profound Essence Pill shock.

Some Samsara Stage experts even revealed faintly ill-intentioned looks. This little girl was far too rich. If they were not wary of the trading fair's power, they would have wanted to rob her!

Of course, such thoughts only flashed through their minds. Anyone who could casually produce such a terrifying number of Profound Essence Pills must have an extraordinary background. Aside from a few reckless fools, most remained rational and dismissed such bold ideas.

Mu Zi had already displayed bottomless wealth, so naturally no one present had any intention of bidding further. What a joke—spending three hundred million Profound Essence Pills on something useless to themselves? They were not insane!

That said, they themselves were Samsara Stage experts. After death, they also had a chance of leaving behind a spirit seal. Did that mean they might be worth several hundred million Profound Essence Pills after they fell?

While everyone harbored their own thoughts, the black-robed Samsara expert came back to his senses. Looking at Mu Zi, he slowly nodded.

"The spirit seal is yours."

Since no one else had bid, the spirit seal naturally belonged to Mu Zi according to the rules. They had no intention of going back on their word.

Clatter!

With a thought from Mu Zi, two of the mountains "dissolved" and flowed back into the Cosmos Sacks, leaving only one mountain of Profound Essence Pills. It slowly drifted forward and hovered before the Black-Robed Man.

After accepting the one hundred million Profound Essence Pills, the Black-Robed Man took out a golden token. A beam of light shot from it and landed on the barrier, which slowly dissipated, revealing a circular, dazzling light seal.

"Hehe~"

Mu Zi stepped forward and closed her jade-like hand around the light seal, storing it away.

The spirit seal was hers!

Her goal achieved, Mu Zi did not linger. Under everyone's gaze, she strode from the hall without the slightest hesitation.

Among the people behind her, the Overturning Sea Sect Master studied Mu Zi's departing figure, narrowing his eyes slightly.