Everyone present was either a renowned Heavenly Pride or a mighty figure who ruled a realm. Not a single nobody had entered these halls.
That was precisely why they understood the value of these eighteen divine treasures so well.
In moments, gazes flashed like swords leaving their sheaths, each locking onto its chosen prize.
The oppressive atmosphere in the hall gained a sharper edge of confrontation.
"Fine treasures, but none have prices marked. How are we to buy them?"
"Indeed. Miss Ling'er, please tell us how this will proceed."
Several veteran Golden Immortals broke the silence, urgency threading their voices.
"Our chief appraiser is on his way. Please be patient."
Under the pressure bearing down on her, Long Ling'er remained composed, her courteous smile never wavering.
Seeing this, the others said no more. They quietly checked their storage spaces and made ready their Immortal Yuan Stones.
"Fortunately, the people from Three Immortals Cave aren't here. If they saw this Life Ancient Seed, they'd have to bleed themselves dry."
Jun Ling Yuan slowly turned the white jade ring on his thumb, looking utterly at ease.
Now that Ling Jiuxiao had advanced to Late-Stage Daluo, he could stand shoulder to shoulder with long-established peak titans. So long as he made the first move, these people would surely retreat in the face of difficulty.
Just then—
Tap, tap, tap.
Steady footsteps approached from afar, gently drawing everyone's thoughts back.
They looked up. A tall figure strode onto the raised platform with the bearing of a dragon and the stride of a tiger. Light flowed over his brocade robe, and an indescribable nobility rested between his brows, as though he had been born to look down upon all living beings.
"It's him..."
A few hushed cries rose from the seats. Clearly, the newcomer