Tier 2 Lightning Law: Crimson Firmament Heavenly Thunder

The moment this price was announced, the previously clamorous venue fell silent.

No one had expected someone to raise the bid by ten thousand Spirit Stones in one go.

It left many people struggling inwardly.

They began to hesitate over whether they should continue bidding.

According to normal market prices, a Foundation Establishment Pill generally cost between twenty thousand and twenty-five thousand Spirit Stones.

The current price of twenty-eight thousand Spirit Stones had clearly exceeded the usual market value.

More importantly, if they continued bidding, the price of that Foundation Establishment Pill would undoubtedly be driven even higher.

It was entirely possible for the final price to reach thirty thousand Spirit Stones.

That was somewhat too outrageous.

At least in the eyes of most people, it was neither worthwhile nor wise.

After all, the upcoming Auction would surely have a second, third, or even fourth Foundation Establishment Pill.

To exhaust all the Spirit Stones they had on hand fighting over this one Foundation Establishment Pill was truly unwise.

Moreover, for certain thoughts they could not speak of to outsiders, they did not wish to draw so much attention to themselves at this time.

After all, aside from bidding for the Foundation Establishment Pill at this auction venue, there were other, less-known ways to obtain it.

So...

Driven by their various thoughts, no second person stepped forward to bid during the time that followed.

As a result, the Foundation Establishment Pill in Xue Yuling's hand ultimately fell into Ji Haoyuan's and Ji Bochang's hands.

Watching the Jade Bottle containing the Foundation Establishment Pill being delivered, Ji Bochang could not help but reveal a trace of excitement.

With just such a Foundation Establishment Pill, if all went smoothly, the Ji Family might gain another Foundation Establishment cultivator.

But Ji Bochang soon seemed to realize something.

His expression immediately turned solemn as he looked at Ji Haoyuan and said after some deliberation,

"Haoyuan, our purpose for coming to this Auction has now been fulfilled. Should we leave at once?"

Ji Bochang knew very well that although he and Ji Haoyuan had achieved their purpose in coming here, they were still some distance from true success.

After all, carrying a "heavy treasure" without attracting the covetous eyes of others was absolutely impossible.

What they needed to consider next was how to safely bring this Foundation Establishment Pill back.

And the foremost prerequisite was that they absolutely could not wait until the entire Auction had completely ended.

Before this Auction ended, they had to leave the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion, and even Crimson Cloud Immortal City.

Ji Haoyuan naturally understood everything Ji Bochang was worried about.

But what he considered more was the war between the righteous and demonic paths that might come later.

They needed more methods, resources, and trump cards to withstand the war that might arrive in the future.

And there was nothing more suitable for achieving that than the treasures appearing at this Auction.

Therefore.

After thinking it over again and again, Ji Haoyuan spoke to Ji Bochang.

"Old Ancestor, we still have some Spirit Stones left in hand.

"So, if possible, I would prefer to acquire a few more treasures for our Ji Family, strengthening our foundation somewhat and making preparations in advance for the changes that may come later.

"What do you think?"

The implication was that leaving early was fine, but not now.

Ji Bochang only hesitated briefly before gritting his teeth and nodding.

"Alright! We'll do as you say!"

Several hours later.

Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang had already acquired several precious Treasure Materials and spirit pills.

They had purchased all these items from this Auction over the past several hours.

Just as the two finished packing their things and were preparing to leave the auction hall, Xue Yuling on the auction platform suddenly spoke with a smile.

"The item we will be auctioning next has been entrusted to us by a distinguished guest.

"This item will not be traded for Spirit Stones.

"According to the consignor's request, it may only be auctioned in exchange for spiritual items of equivalent value.

"And among them, naturally formed Earth-element spiritual items will be given the highest priority."

When Xue Yuling's words fell, many people present could not help but feel surprised.

Even Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang, who had already reached the door of their Private Room, paused slightly.

For the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion to auction an item in such a manner, the identity of the person who had provided it was surely no simple matter.

Yet what truly made everyone curious was the auction item itself.

What exactly could be valuable enough to compare with naturally formed spiritual items?

One had to know that once such spiritual items born from heaven and earth reached the Second Order, many of them could serve as the main supplementary ingredients for a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Their true value was not much lower than Five Elements Essence.

As everyone speculated inwardly, Xue Yuling on the auction platform had already taken out a Jade Slip and smiled at the crowd.

"This item is a Tier 2 Lightning Law, named Crimson Firmament Heavenly Thunder. Once successfully cultivated, it can summon heavenly thunder to strike one's enemies. Its power is truly exceptionally formidable."

"What? The Tier 2 Lightning Law, Crimson Firmament Heavenly Thunder?"

Upon seeing what Xue Yuling had taken out, everyone's hearts shook.

A Tier 2 Lightning Law was undoubtedly an exceedingly precious thing.

If one could truly obtain this law and cultivate it successfully, then for any Foundation Establishment cultivator, it would absolutely greatly enhance their combat strength.

No one could remain unmoved.

But could such a Lightning Law, one capable of becoming the inheritance of an entire faction, truly be obtained with only one naturally formed Earth-element spiritual item?

Wasn't that a little too cheap?

After all, precious Lightning Laws were difficult to come by and could be passed down as inheritances without end.

In comparison, naturally formed Second Order Earth-element spiritual items were somewhat inferior.

Sure enough.

Just as everyone was feeling doubtful, Xue Yuling on the platform continued.

"However, this Tier 2 Lightning Law is somewhat incomplete.

"Although it can still be cultivated according to the contents stored in the Jade Slip, the resources it requires should be considerably greater than those needed to cultivate a complete Lightning Law."

So that was it.

Upon hearing Xue Yuling's final words, everyone suddenly understood.

No wonder.

They were not worried that there might be something wrong with the Lightning Law.

After all, the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion's reputation was still worthy of everyone's trust.

But in that case, the value of that Lightning Law would indeed be greatly reduced.

"Alright.

"If any fellow Daoists are interested in this Lightning Law, you may now place your bids."

Xue Yuling did not waste any more time and immediately announced the start of bidding for the item.

At her words, some people in the venue immediately began to make tentative offers.

Earth Origin Fruit, Yellow Radiance Flower, Wood-Earth Seed...

Indeed.

The spiritual items named by those bidders were all naturally formed Second Order earth-attribute spiritual items.

But compared with truly top-tier Second Order Earth-element spiritual items, they still fell somewhat short.

Just as Xue Yuling was considering and comparing the values of the spiritual items offered in the venue, another voice suddenly rang out.

"Earthen Profound Fruit.

"I am willing to use this fruit in exchange for that Tier 2 Lightning Law."