Why Use a Sledgehammer to Kill a Chicken?

The moment the ancient parchment appeared, Xiao Yan was already a little impatient, suddenly raised his head and stared intently at the ancient fragment. His breathing under his cloak became slightly heavier as a result. He was already very familiar with this fragment, because he had three of the same fragments!

"Hehe, this is merely a fragment of a map, containing no special energy. However, after our research, we have concluded that this fragment is related to the legendary Purifying Lotus Demon Flame."

The Treasure Mountain Old Man held up the ancient parchment in his hand, and as he uttered his last word, almost everyone in the hall focused their attention on the ancient, fragmented map.

The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame ranks third on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. This kind of Heavenly Flames, which almost only exists in legends, has never been seen by even someone like Yao Lao.

Moreover, those present were very clear about the power of this top-three Heavenly Flames.

That was a truly world-destroying power. If anyone could obtain and control this Heavenly Flames, there would probably be very few people in the entire Douqi Continent who could rival it. Looking at the silent hall, the Treasure Mountain Old Man smiled. He knew the allure of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, which was why he had kept the fragment of the map related to it until now.

Inside the main hall, countless burning gazes were fixed on the incomplete map. The people present were no ordinary individuals, but the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame remained a legendary object to them, something they had only heard of but never actually seen. Of course, this did not diminish their covetousness for it. The more powerful something is, no matter how dangerous it may be, the more greedy eyes it will attract.

Although this fragment of the map doesn't necessarily mean the real Purifying Lotus Demon Flame is here, obtaining it would grant access to information related to the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame. If one could follow the clues and manage to acquire it by chance, the benefits would be immense! "Hehe, the owner of this fragment of the map wants to exchange it for some pills. Of course, the quality of the pills must be at least Six-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning or higher. As for the quantity, that's up to everyone." Treasure Mountain Old Man smiled slightly, then scanned the entire room and said, "The bidding will now begin, everyone please."

Inside the main hall, there were clearly quite a few people interested in this fragment of the map, and then an old and hoarse voice rang out:

"Three grade Rank 8 Pill of Six-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning."

"Four grade Rank 8 Pill of Six-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning."

Five.

Inside the main hall, in less than two minutes, the sounds of bidding suddenly heated up the atmosphere, and the auction price rapidly climbed under the smiling gaze of the Treasure Mountain Old Man. Everyone knew that the value of a fragment of the map was far less than that, but if someone could really find the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame using this fragment, then these losses would be insignificant.

What do we do?

Seeing so many people interested in the incomplete map, Xiao Yan frowned slightly and asked softly.

"Don't rush, let's wait a bit."

The Yao Lao shook his head slightly and said.

Hearing this, Xiao Yan could only nod, forcing himself to calm down. As he listened to the ever-increasing price, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper. He had indeed underestimated the allure of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame to these people. Even if it was just a fragment of a map, it had driven these guys to such madness.

The bidding price soared rapidly amidst the shouts of those who were determined to win, and in less than ten minutes, the price had reached nine Rank 8 Pill of six-colored Dan Lei.

At such a price, Xiao Yan himself would already be worried about whether he could obtain it.

However, he has two Ninth Grade Alchemist backing him this time, and they are determined to get their hands on this incomplete map! Moreover, the current price has exceeded the affordability of many people, so fewer and fewer people are bidding. But everyone knows that the remaining guys are the truly wealthy and powerful.

"Five Seven-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning Rank 8 Pill."

Following the previous price, a slightly fiery, cold shout suddenly rang out.

The price was undoubtedly quite high, so the hall became quiet for a moment. All eyes followed the sound, but what they saw was still a figure completely wrapped in a black robe.

"An Rank 8 Pill with Eight-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning."

Suddenly, an aged voice rang out softly.

Hearing this voice, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. Yao Lao had finally started to make a move. He just didn't know if he could really get his hands on the incomplete map, since the people here were no pushovers.

As soon as these words were spoken, a low murmur arose in the hall. People were clearly surprised that someone would be willing to take out an Rank 8 Pill of the Eight-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning for a fragment of a map.

Three.

Just when Xiao Yan thought everything was about to end, a cold and sharp voice rang out.

Xiao Yan looked in the direction of the sound and saw a somewhat thin figure sitting cross-legged on a stone chair. The latter seemed to sense Xiao Yuan's gaze and suddenly turned his head. Under the cloak, his sinister gaze shot out like a sharp arrow, causing the surrounding space to ripple slightly. At the same time, an unusual pressure enveloped Xiao Yan.

"Snort!"

As that pressure enveloped Xiao Yan, Yao Lao let out a cold snort and casually waved his sleeve, instantly destroying that invisible pressure.

"This person is incredibly strong."

Xiao Yan only came to his senses when Yao Lao was fighting with that Mysterious Person, and he felt a chill in his heart.

"Be careful, this person is a powerful expert who has one foot in the Half-Saint."

"Yao Lao said softly."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression immediately changed; this Space Trade Fair was indeed full of hidden talents.

Five!

Seeing how easily the Yao Lao relieved his pressure, the gaunt figure didn't argue further and immediately offered again. "Five coins!"

Eight pieces.

Xiao Yuan also spoke calmly at this moment.

Upon hearing this, the gaunt figure swept his cold gaze over Xiao Yuan before speaking:

"A Rank 8 Pill with Nine-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning. If you can offer a higher price, then this incomplete map is yours!"

"This guy is really crazy."

Upon seeing that this person had actually taken out a pill of the Nine-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning level, everyone present gasped and shook their heads inwardly.

Xiao Yuan's expression also turned completely gloomy at this moment. He also had pills with the Nine-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning, but he didn't want to waste them like this. Moreover, Xiao Yuan could clearly sense with his Quasi-Emperor Realm Soul that this guy was indeed bidding sincerely and was not a shill.

Since that's the case, there's no need for me to waste two Rank 8 Pill from the Nine-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning. Why not just get them for free? After secretly planting Soul Imprint, Xiao Yuan snorted coldly and stopped bidding.

However, the four people standing beside him knew Xiao Yuan very well, and they immediately understood that Xiao Yuan must have already made preparations.

A moment later, Yao Lao's low voice also reached Xiao Yuan's ears:

"It's better to give up. The cost of bidding is too high and it's not worth it. I already know the old guy's identity. He's an old rival from back then. This time, we can settle our old scores."

Obviously, even setting aside Xiao Yuan, Yao Lao, with his temperament, would not have let the last fragment of the map slip away. Just as Xiao Yuan thought, since they couldn't obtain it directly, they would simply kill and rob it. Moreover, this wasn't the first time the three of them had done something like this; they had done something similar back in the Black-Corner Region.

It seems they're going to use the same old tricks again, but this time the difficulty of killing and robbing is practically nonexistent.

"Hey-hey."

The gaunt man in black robes chuckled softly, then turned his gaze to the Treasure Mountain Old Man in the center of the hall. With a wave of his hand, a snow-white rabbit appeared in his palm. As soon as the rabbit appeared, an extremely rich fragrance of pills filled the air, causing many people's eyes to turn slightly red. Even Half-Saint level experts would be tempted by the Nine-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning Thunder pill, let alone some Dou Zun expert.

The gaunt man in black robes felt a pang of heartache as he stroked the little rabbit, but when he thought of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, he gritted his teeth, and a beam of light rose from his palm, enveloping the rabbit before flashing toward the Treasure Mountain Old Man.

As the Nine-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning pill swept across the hall, many people felt an urge to intercept it. Fortunately, they did not lose their minds and, after some internal struggle, ultimately refrained from making a move.

The Treasure Mountain Old Man caught the ball of light with a wave of his hand, then carefully examined the pure white rabbit inside. Feeling the terrifyingly pure energy within its body, he nodded, his eyes filled with amazement. Clearly, he had not expected that someone would actually be willing to exchange such a elixir.

"My friend, the transaction is complete. This fragment of the map is yours."

The Treasure Mountain Old Man carefully put the rabbit away, then flicked his finger onto the tattered Ancient Map. The map transformed into a ray of light, flashing towards the gaunt, Old Man in Black Robe, who finally caught it with a smug chuckle.

As the Ancient Map fell into the hands of the Old Man in Black Robe, Xiao Yan's hand, hidden in his sleeve, slowly clenched. A chilling glint flashed in his dark eyes. He was determined to obtain the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, and therefore, he had to get his hands on the incomplete map as well, even if this old fellow was a powerhouse with one foot in the Half-Saint! "Hehe, the last item in our Space Trade Fair isn't a commodity, but a piece of intelligence. Although this intelligence may soon sweep through the Central State Continent, we should still have firsthand information here."

After completing the transaction of the Ancient Map, the Treasure Mountain Old Man smiled, looked around at the entire room, and said:

"Don't worry, there will be no reward for this information, but because it's quite sensational, it's been placed last."

Upon hearing Treasure Mountain Old Man's words, everyone present frowned and looked at him with some doubt. What kind of information could Treasure Mountain Old Man value so much?

Sensing the many questioning gazes, the Treasure Mountain Old Man smiled slightly, and then his soft voice slowly echoed in the main hall.

"The legendary Bodhi Ancient Tree, which can supposedly grant immortality, has reappeared after ten thousand years."

"Bodhi Ancient Tree?"

The words of the Treasure Mountain Old Man were like a bomb, instantly causing an uproar in the entire hall. Some powerful figures couldn't help but stand up abruptly, unable to contain their shock.

If we were to rank the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures on the Douqi Continent, the Bodhi Ancient Tree would definitely be among the top three!

The Bodhi Ancient Tree, also known as the Wisdom Reincarnation Tree in some ancient texts, grows one cycle every thousand years, maturing only when it has a hundred cycles. Such an ancient age is enough for time to erode anything, but the Bodhi Ancient Tree exists outside of time. It can almost be considered one of the oldest species on the continent. It is said that the Bodhi Ancient Tree appears once every thousand years, and each appearance brings an enormous sensation to the continent. Throughout history, there have even been instances of Dou Sheng level perishing in the struggle for the Bodhi Ancient Tree! According to some ancient records, it seems that only one Bodhi Ancient Tree grows in this world. It possesses its own wisdom, and after each appearance, it hides deep within the earth, unseen by anyone. However, it will reappear in the world when the next time comes.

The Bodhi Ancient Tree grants instant sainthood! This is no exaggeration. Within the Bodhi Ancient Tree lies the Bodhi Heart. Those who obtain it will transform their hearts into Bodhi and attain sainthood with ease. This is not a rumor, for there was once a powerful individual with a great opportunity who consumed the Bodhi Heart. This individual, whose talent was originally not outstanding and whose strength was only at the Two Star Dou Zun, broke through all obstacles to advancement at an astonishing speed in less than five years, ultimately reaching the Dou Sheng level and shaking the continent!

This near-divine efficacy is enough to drive everyone mad. Whoever obtains the Bodhi Heart will have a direct pass to the Dou Sheng, reaching the pinnacle of this world! Moreover, even excluding the Bodhi Heart, a slightly inferior Bodhi Zi can greatly increase the chances of advancing to Dou Sheng. Although not as terrifying as the Bodhi Heart, it still holds an irresistible allure for some Dou Zun Peak. After all, breaking through to the Half-Saint is extremely difficult and dangerous. Some Dou Zun Peak experts might not be able to achieve it even if they dedicate their entire lives. In such cases, a single Bodhi Zi is enough to drive them mad.

All these factors combined suggest that the Bodhi Ancient Tree's allure to top experts is almost frenzied. One can imagine the uproar it would cause in the Central State if this news were to spread.

"Call"

As Xiao Yuan's eyes showed shock, Yao Lao beside him also let out a long breath. A moment ago, one could sense a hint of disbelief in his voice. Clearly, even with his composure, he could not completely calm down from this so-called intelligence.

"It's actually Bodhi Ancient Tree!"

He exhaled a heavy breath and murmured to Yao Lao.

Xiao Yuan nodded slightly, but his fingers touched his Storage Ring, where he also possessed a Bodhi Zi. It was said that Bodhi Zi could sense the Bodhi Ancient Tree, but why had he not detected anything? Was it because the distance was too great?

In the center of the main hall, the Treasure Mountain Old Man smiled as he saw the crowd who were all stunned by his news. Even he was extremely tempted by the Bodhi Ancient Tree. If it weren't for the fact that the place where it was born was too dangerous, he would have almost been unable to resist leading people there to search for the treasure himself.

"Treasure Mountain Old Man, do you know where the Bodhi Ancient Tree was born?" The shock in the hall lasted for a while before someone finally asked first.

As this person's words were spoken, all eyes in the room once again turned intensely to the Treasure Mountain Old Man. Judging from his appearance, it seemed that if the latter refused to speak, someone would be tempted to make a move on the spot. Under the allure of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, their reason was quite fragile.

"Hehe, everyone, rest assured. Now that I've said it, I won't hold back." Treasure Mountain Old Man understood what these guys were thinking, so he naturally wouldn't joke about it. He smiled and said, "Everyone is familiar with the location where the Bodhi Ancient Tree was born. It is the Barren Ancient Domain located on the northeastern border of Central State."

"The Barren Ancient Domain?"

Upon hearing this, exclamations of surprise immediately rang out in the hall, and those powerful figures who had abruptly sat up earlier also sat down with hesitant expressions.

"It's actually in such a dangerous place."

Xiao Yuan frowned slightly. He had naturally heard of the Barren Ancient Domain. It was almost the oldest place on the Douqi Continent, and at the same time, it was Forbidden Area for all humans. The weather there was harsh, poisonous miasma filled the air, and it was teeming with ferocious beasts. Most of these beasts had been passed down directly from ancient times, and some of them were in no way inferior to any race in the current Beast Realm except for the Ancient Void Dragon. In other words, even if the people of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan went in, their chances of survival were slim. They were bloodthirsty and ferocious. Although they were not very intelligent, their strength was extremely terrifying. Even Dou Zun Peak expert could not guarantee that he would come out alive. This was a fact forged by countless years of bloody lessons.

Many powerful individuals have attempted to enter this place in search of treasure, but in the end, they all disappeared without a trace. Among them were some of the most renowned top experts in the Central State.

As more and more powerful individuals disappeared in the Barren Ancient Domain, its fearsome reputation grew stronger and stronger. Eventually, almost no one dared to set foot there anymore. In addition, due to its remote location, this once dangerous place has faded from the memories of many people.

However, no one expected that the Bodhi Ancient Tree would appear in this Barren Ancient Domain!

"No wonder that old guy would release this kind of information. With the power of Jian Bao Mountain and the other two major sects, entering the Barren Ancient Domain would be suicide. They want to attract more people in so they can fish in troubled waters."

The Yao Lao slowly said that he was also well aware of the dangers of the Barren Ancient Domain, and after thinking about it, he understood why the Treasure Mountain Old Man would be so generous as to share this information.

"Hehe, every time the Bodhi Ancient Tree appears, it will cause extraordinary phenomena in the heavens and earth. Within this month, everyone should gradually feel it, and then you will know that what I said is true." The Treasure Mountain Old Man said with a smile, "The information has been given to everyone, and this Space Trade Fair has also been successfully concluded. Thank you all for your support again."

The atmosphere in the main hall was quiet for a while, and people gradually got up and left the hall.

"Let's go too. The Bodhi Ancient Tree is indeed a wonder. If we have the chance, we should go and see it."

Seeing the trade fair end, Yao Lao said softly, "This is an excellent opportunity. If we can obtain the Bodhi Heart, then Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan's path to becoming Dou Sheng will become unobstructed. In that case, the Starfall Pavilion will have two more Dou Sheng Expert, and the Xiao Clan will truly embark on the road to revival starting with these two!"

"However, before that, we must first obtain the Ancient Map."

The Yao Lao smiled faintly and tilted his head slightly. The gaunt man in black robes who had successfully bid for the Ancient Map earlier also turned and left. Watching his back, a cold smile flashed across the Yao Lao's face.

Let's go.

The Yao Lao also got up and walked out of the main hall without looking back. Xiao Yuan and the other three quickly followed.

As soon as the trade fair ended, Yao Lao disappeared for a while. A moment later, he slowly returned and led Xiao Yuan and the other three out of this space, back to the Starfall Pavilion.

With his Dou Qi spirit and soul reaching the level of Dou Sheng, dealing with someone who wasn't even Half-Saint was naturally a piece of cake.