The Black Treasure Box: An Unknown Treasure? An Astronomical Price?

Before we knew it, the auction was drawing to a close.

At this moment, a maidservant walked onto the display stand carrying a Black Treasure Box.

Everyone present saw this and stared intently.

After all, the later the auction progresses, the more valuable the items become.

After a moment's observation, the group hesitated slightly.

The Black Treasure Box was neither gold nor wood, and its specific material was unknown. Its style was extremely simple and even somewhat old.

Besides that, what shocked everyone present the most was...

An extraordinary aura emanated from that treasure box.

The moment the aura spread, everyone in the entire auction hall was jolted!

"This?"

"I... I'm not mistaken, am I?"

"That mist swirling around the box... is it... is it Immortal Qi?"

"That's right, it's Immortal Qi!"

"So, could the thing inside be Immortal Artifact?"

"No way? Is the final item in this auction Immortal Artifact?"

"I don't think so?"

"This is just a branch venue of the Nine Provinces Auction. Even if they were to auction Immortal Artifacts, they wouldn't choose this location!"

"But the Immortal Qi on the box is undeniably real!"

"..."

Shocked, the many Cultivators began to discuss among themselves.

Unexpectedly, the Black Treasure Box that made its grand entrance was surrounded by Immortal Qi.

Moreover, this is just a box for holding the contents; wouldn't the treasures inside be even more extraordinary?

For a moment, everyone held their breath.

Everyone was eager to see what treasure would be the final item up for auction.

At this moment, Su Yao glanced around at the crowd below the stage and then began her introduction:

"Gentlemen."

"This treasure box was obtained by our Nine Provinces Auction House's treasure-hunting team from an Immortal Secret Realm."

"But..."

At this point, Su Yao paused slightly, then added:

However, it remains unclear what is inside the treasure box.

"Because even True Lord- level expert cannot open this treasure box."

"Therefore, anyone considering auctioning this item should think it through carefully beforehand."

"Besides that, the starting bid for this unknown treasure is... 100,000 Top-Grade Spirit Stones!"

Upon hearing Su Yao's introduction, the scene immediately erupted in discussion:

"Ah?"

"Even True Lord can't open it?"

"One hundred thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones? That starting price is way too high!"

"It seems the contents of this treasure box are quite extraordinary!"

There must be a big secret inside.

"Not necessarily. What if there's nothing in the box?"

"..."

Su Yao's words were like a boulder dropped into water, creating a huge ripple effect at the scene.

The crowd of Cultivators below the stage erupted in uproar, their shock evident in their expressions.

It's important to understand that True Lord Monarch is an existence that transcends even the Tribulation Transcendence.

On the entire Nine Provinces Continent, they would be considered top-tier figures.

A treasure box that even such a being cannot open must contain an unparalleled treasure!

Of course, it's also possible that there's nothing inside the box.

Amid the discussions, many Cultivators hesitated and did not rush to bid.

At this moment, inside the Heaven No. 1 box.

"Holy crap!"

"One hundred thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones?"

"Why is the starting bid so high for such a simple, unopenable box?"

Rujie exclaimed in surprise, his face filled with disbelief.

In his view, it was true that there was Immortal Qi swirling around the Black Treasure Box, but even True Lord couldn't open it, so who could?

Even if you win the auction, what's the use if you can't open it?

Besides, the starting bid of 100,000 Top-Grade Spirit Stones is already an astronomical price.

Who among ordinary Cultivators could possibly possess so many Top-Grade Spirit Stones?

Just Rujie was surprised, Chen Changqing's eyes flashed with a sharp light when he saw the Black Treasure Box.

In addition, a Token that he had placed in the Heaven-Stepping Ring suddenly began to jump uncontrollably.

If it weren't for the obstruction of Immortal Artifact like the Heaven-Stepping Ring, the Token would probably have already flown out on its own.

"This?"

"Could the treasure box contain... other Tokens?"

Chen Changqing exclaimed inwardly.

The only thing that could cause such fluctuations in the Token on his body is another Token.

You should know that ever since he obtained the inheritance of the Heaven-Stepping Immortal Emperor, he has embarked on an invincible path of cultivation.

Each stage of cultivation requires finding a corresponding Token, and within that Token lies the Invincible Cultivation Method for each realm.

After a brief thought, Chen Changqing became absolutely certain.

The Black Treasure Box likely contains the token he needs for the follow-up Token.

Upon realizing this, Chen Changqing subconsciously stood up and took a few steps forward.

"Oh?"

Hua Xing was slightly surprised by Chen Changqing's behavior, but he quickly returned to normal.

When other items were auctioned earlier, Chen Changqing remained calm and composed, not taking them seriously at all.

But now, with the appearance of that Black Treasure Box, Chen Changqing was so moved.

After a moment's thought, Hua Xing realized that Chen Changqing probably knew what was inside the Black Treasure Box.

"How?"

"You're interested?"

After a moment of silence, Hua Xing spoke up and asked.

Upon hearing this, Chen Changqing nodded and gave a soft "hmm".

Currently, his cultivation has reached the Half-Step Spirit Transformation, and he is only one step away from advancing to the Nascent Spirit Transformation.

What it lacks is the subsequent cultivation method.

As soon as the Black Treasure Box appeared, the Token on his body reacted strongly.

This convinced Chen Changqing that the treasure box might indeed contain the item he needed.

Seeing Chen Changqing nod, Hua Xing smiled faintly and said:

"In that case, I'll buy it for you, old man!"

After saying that, Hua Xing didn't wait for Chen Changqing's reply and directly pressed the button next to the seat.

At that moment, several people were bidding in the auction hall.

Two hundred thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones.

I'll offer 210,000.

Two hundred and thirty thousand!

"...

Soon, the bid for the Black Treasure Box was raised to 300,000 Top-Grade Spirit Stones by a buyer in a private room.

As soon as the bid was announced, the auction room fell silent; no one else bid.

After all, while the Black Treasure Box was valuable, it also carried significant risks.

Even True Lord couldn't open it, so who knows what's inside? What if there's nothing there? Wouldn't that be a huge loss?

Seeing that no one else was bidding, Su Yao prepared to make the announcement.

But just then, an aged voice suddenly came from inside the Heaven No. 1 box:

"Five hundred thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones!"

As the bid was announced, everyone present was stunned!

"Holy shit!"

"I... I didn't hear wrong, did I?"

"Five hundred thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones?"

"They added nearly 200,000 directly?"

"Who is this important person? They're incredibly arrogant!"

"Are you crazy? Buying a box that can't be opened?"

"..."

Many Cultivators exclaimed in surprise, their faces filled with disbelief.

No one expected that the buyer in the Heaven No. 1 box would be so extravagant!

Those who had previously planned to bid again immediately stopped bidding after hearing the price.

Regardless of whether the Black Treasure Box can be opened, the mere 500,000 Top-Grade Spirit Stones is a considerable expense, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it astronomical!