In the Deathbed Auction House at Echo Cliff, the bidding has reached a fever pitch, with countless powerful figures making their moves and the number of God-Level Resonance Crystal constantly being refreshed.
Six hundred, eight hundred, one thousand, one thousand five hundred.
The price was far beyond what ordinary cultivators could imagine, yet those who truly possessed profound knowledge and resources still participated without hesitation.
In the midst of this frenzied bidding, Ye Wuhen, who was standing next to Qin Yu, suddenly turned slightly and transmitted his divine sense into Qin Yu's sea of consciousness.
"Brother Qin." "I suddenly remembered something." Qin Yu glanced sideways, Ye Wuhen continued to whisper.
"I've seen this item in one of the sect's most ancient texts."
Qin Yu remained calm. "And then?" Ye Wuhen's voice grew more serious.
"That ancient book mentioned—" "Besides helping cultivators in the Profound Mystic Void Realm comprehend the Great Dao and break through to the Supreme, the Emberless Mirror has another extremely secret function."
Qin Yu then became slightly more serious. "What's its function?" Ye Wuhen asked slowly. "It can—open a cosmic boundary."
Qin Yu's gaze sharpened slightly. Ye Wuhen continued, "That universe is called—" "The Limitless Final Abyss."
At this moment, Qin Yu's previously calm expression finally changed slightly, and he suddenly turned to look at Ye Wuhen.
His voice was extremely low. "Brother Ye." "Are you sure?" "You mean—" "The Emberless Mirror can open the boundary wall leading to the Abyss of Limitless Final Abyss?"
Ye Wuhen nodded. "Yes." "That's right." "That's exactly it."
He recalled, "I was very curious at the time, and I even went to ask my master about it."
"My master once said—" The Limitless Final Abyss is an extremely ancient universe. Three top-tier beast kings once existed there."
"But then a tremendous battle broke out." "After the battle—" "The three Beast Kings disappeared without a trace."
Ye Wuhen's tone grew increasingly certain. "Yes." "It is the Limitless Final Abyss." But the moment he finished speaking, Qin Yu's mind was already in turmoil.
His thoughts instantly returned to a long time ago. The Limitless Final Abyss. That was the universe of the three— the Void Finality Saint Emperor and the others.
When the three emperors followed him away from their homeland, Qin Yu promised them that he would bring them back in the future.
He went to search for the opportunity lost deep within the Limitless Final Abyss, but over the years, he has not found a way to reach the boundary of the Limitless Final Abyss.
That universe seemed to have completely disappeared from all the heavens and myriad worlds, but now Qin Yu slowly raised his head and looked at the faint existence in the center of the crystal platform.
If what Ye Wuhen said is true, then this Emberless Mirror might be the only key. His gaze gradually hardened.
A thought slowly surfaced in my mind: regardless of whether it was real or fake, I had to get this thing, right at this moment.
The auctioneer in the center of the auction hall raised the gavel again, his voice echoing, "Highest bid currently available—"
"1800 God-Level Resonance Crystal." "1800—first time." She looked around. "1800—second time."
Many people in the auction room began to shake their heads; the price was beyond the reach of the vast majority.
The host raised the jade hammer again. "1800 pieces—" Just as she was about to bring the hammer down, a calm voice suddenly rang out.
"--Three thousand." These words caused an uproar in the auction hall, with countless cultivators turning sharply to the source of the sound.
It was Qin Yu, seated in the middle section. In an instant, the entire auction hall erupted in cheers. "What?!?"
"3,000 God-Level Resonance Crystal?!" "It's him again?!" "Are you crazy?!" Even the powerful figures in the high-level seats couldn't help but stand up.
The host was completely stunned, and the gray-robed old man who had been supervising suddenly stood up.
His eyes were fixed on Qin Yu, his voice trembling slightly. "What?!" "It's him again?!" "This time he actually offered three thousand coins?!"
The old man was momentarily speechless. "Who... who exactly is he?" The atmosphere in the auction hall descended into frenzy once more.
However, the real changes have only just begun, with the arrival of that mysterious powerhouse who just bid 1,800 God-Level Resonance Crystal.
He slowly walked out of the luxurious private room, and everyone's eyes immediately focused on him.
It was a tall man wearing a dark blue robe with ancient star patterns embroidered on the sleeves.
His long hair was as dark as night, and his brows held an almost cold and dignified air. His eyes were a deep silver.
Like two compressed seas of stars, the very moment he stepped out, the laws of heaven and earth in the entire auction house seemed to grow slightly heavier.
Many cultivators' expressions changed drastically in an instant. "True Annihilation Realm..." "Supreme..."
The man, his voice trembling, slowly stopped, his gaze falling on Qin Yu as if examining something extremely interesting.
He then spoke slowly, his voice deep and authoritative, "Interesting." "A mere mid-level seat..." "yet they managed to produce three thousand God-Level Resonance Crystal."
He chuckled softly, a smile that sent chills down the spines of many. "It seems today—" "this auction—is finally getting interesting."
The air within the Echo Cliff Auction House seemed to freeze. The bid of three thousand God-Level Resonance Crystal still echoed between the dome and the crystal walls, like invisible ripples constantly impacting the minds of everyone present. Countless cultivators' gazes were fixed on Qin Yu, filled with shock and disbelief. Meanwhile, the middle-aged man who slowly emerged from the luxurious private box stood on the steps in front of the high-ranking seats.
Under the illumination of the spiritual light, his deep blue robe appeared as profound as the starry night sky. His silver hair fell to his shoulders, and his eyes were like two compressed galaxies, faintly emanating an aura that made the laws of heaven and earth around him feel slightly heavy.
Ye Wuhen stared at the man for a moment, then his expression suddenly changed. He immediately used his divine sense to transmit his voice to Qin Yu, saying, "Brother Qin, I recognize him. He is Luo Qingchuan, a steward of the Ancient God Clan." Qin Yu glanced at him slightly and replied calmly, "The Ancient God Clan?" Ye Wuhen nodded gently and continued to transmit his voice, "Yes, the Ancient God Clan is a well-known Ancient Clan in the Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain. Their clan is widely distributed."
Not only do they possess vast territories in the First Multidimensional Universe [Skeleton Star Sea], but they also have branches in the Third Multidimensional Universe [Annihilation Continent]. It is said that many ancient sects and star field forces have dealings with them, making them an Ancient Clan that spans multiple universes." After listening, Qin Yu simply hummed in agreement, his gaze returning to Luo Qingchuan, his expression remaining calm and unwavering.
Luo Qingchuan stood on the steps, his gaze slowly falling on Qin Yu in the middle seat. A meaningful light seemed to flash in his silver pupils. Then, his voice rang out unhurriedly throughout the auction hall. "Young friend." The voice was not loud, but it carried a peculiar pressure, as if the entire auction hall trembled slightly, and everyone's attention was involuntarily focused on the two of them.
Luo Qingchuan continued, "I wonder if you would be so kind as to grant me the Emberless Mirror?" His tone was calm, yet carried an air of composure, as if this were not a bidding war, but merely a request from an elder to a junior. "I am willing to offer a divine ability in exchange." He paused slightly, then slowly uttered those words that shook the hearts of countless cultivators. "A divine ability that rewrites the rules of the ultimate killing proposition."
A murmur of surprise rippled through the auction hall, for many understood the implications of such a powerful divine ability—a terrifying technique approaching the very essence of the Great Dao. Luo Qingchuan, his gaze remaining calm as he looked at Qin Yu, continued, "If you are willing to withdraw your bid, I will bestow this divine ability upon you."
However, Qin Yu remained unmoved. He slowly stood up, bowed slightly to Luo Qingchuan, his expression respectful yet firm, and his tone still steady. "I appreciate your kindness, senior."
His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, "However, as you also know, this Emberless Mirror allows cultivators at the Mystic Void Realm Initial Stage to directly comprehend the fundamental rules, thereby breaking through to the Supreme."
He paused slightly, his gaze calm and clear, "Although I am currently only at the Realm Breaking Realm · Middle Stage, I will eventually reach the Mystic Void Realm Initial Stage. At that time, this treasure will be the best means of crossing over." Qin Yu cupped his hands again, his tone neither humble nor arrogant. "Therefore, I regret that I cannot relinquish it."
The entire auction hall fell silent once more, countless gazes shifting between the two, everyone awaiting Luo Qingchuan's reaction. After a moment, the Ancient God Clan steward suddenly chuckled softly. The smile held no anger, but rather a hint of gentle appreciation.
He nodded slightly, his voice regaining its calm. "Very well, since young friend Qin Yu insists on bidding, I will graciously yield this time." After saying this, he turned and walked back into the luxurious private room, showing no intention of continuing the bidding.
At this moment, countless cultivators in the auction hall couldn't help but gasp, for they knew what this meant. The female auctioneer finally recovered from her shock, solemnly raising her jade hammer, the sound clear and dignified echoing throughout the hall:
"Three thousand God-Level Resonance Crystal —first time, three thousand God-Level Resonance Crystal —second time, three thousand God-Level Resonance Crystal —third time!" As the jade hammer fell crisply, the ethereal object on the crystal platform was slowly sealed into the spatial crystal box. The female host took a deep breath and solemnly announced, "Congratulations to Qin Yu for successfully winning the final treasure of this round— the Emberless Mirror."
She then bowed slightly and spoke again, "Thank you all for coming today. The Echo Cliff Auction is now officially over. Those who have won the treasures, please proceed to the backstage area to settle your accounts and collect your prizes."
As her words fell, the atmosphere in the auction hall gradually relaxed, and the crowd began to slowly disperse. Those cultivators who had successfully bid for treasures stood up and walked towards the main hall at the back of the auction.
Qin Yu and Ye Wuhen also got up and followed the crowd toward the main hall. However, just as they left, several hidden and greedy eyes quietly locked onto Qin Yu from the depths of the crowd. Those eyes were like venomous snakes lurking in the dark night, cold and sinister.
The next moment, these people also quietly left the crowd and disappeared into the gradually descending night at Echo Cliff.
In the backstage space of the main hall of the Echo Cliff Auction, spiritual light flowed. The huge settlement hall was like a palace floating in the void, with countless reflective crystal lamps suspended on the ceiling, their soft light illuminating the entire space in a transparent and solemn manner.
Led by the steward, Qin Yu stepped onto the settlement table. As the treasures he had purchased at astonishing prices were brought out one by one, even the old steward in charge of the handover couldn't hide his shock. The first item presented was a wisp of primordial Primordial Traceless Stillness Light. It had no true form, resembling an extremely fine line of radiance silently suspended in the center of the crystal box, its color somewhere between existence and nothingness. It seemed to be merely a remnant of "the concept of light" from before the birth of the universe. When one's gaze fell upon it...
The names and forms of everything around are subtly stripped away in perception, as if all things in the world are reduced to a pure, silent essence; then comes Blankness of the Severed Path of Words, neither paper nor jade, but a fragment of emptiness that even space cannot contain, appearing as nothingness but revealing, upon closer inspection, the mind itself to disintegrate within it.
It was as if no language or logic could exist within that blank space; it was like a "silence before all laws," capable of containing the origin of all supernatural powers. The third Void Nirvana Dao Fruit floated within another crystal box. It was a fruit resembling a grayish-white star core, its surface devoid of any patterns, only shrouded in a faint layer of ethereal mist. One could vaguely see the constantly arising and annihilating fluctuations of existence at the core of the fruit.
It was a crystallization of the Dao, formed from absolute nothingness after a cultivator had completely erased their self, symbolizing the Ultimate process of leaping from existence into nothingness. Finally, the steward cautiously handed over the spatial crystal box containing the Emberless Mirror. The box seemed empty, yet it also seemed to contain an abyss too deep to be looked at directly. The moment Qin Yu received it, a slight tremor ran through the depths of his consciousness.
An ancient echo seemed to drift silently through the void between the Void Divine Tree. After completing the handover, Qin Yu stored the several treasures into the Annihilation Devil Pupil · Final Spirit Core, and then walked out of the main hall with Ye Wuhen. Night had fallen on Echo Cliff, and the huge auction palace was brightly lit, with cultivators coming and going in an endless stream, but there was an imperceptible tension in the air.
The two had barely walked out of the palace gates when Ye Wuhen suddenly stopped, his expression clearly showing seriousness and worry. He lowered his voice and said, "Brother Qin, why don't you come back to our Boundless Realm Divine Sect with me? The treasures you bought today, plus the wealth you just displayed, have probably attracted a lot of thieves. There are still three days until the selection competition of the Lineage. Why don't you come back to the sect with me to avoid trouble?"
"My Divine Sect is backed by the Ju Lineage and Chi Lineage Lineage. Once you enter the sect, those people will absolutely not dare to make any rash moves." Qin Yu simply smiled after hearing this, his expression remaining calm. He looked into the depths of the night and said calmly, "It's alright, Brother Ye. I actually knew someone was waiting for me, so I couldn't let these troublemakers reach your sect. Don't worry, I have my own way of dealing with it."
He paused here, then his gaze returned to Ye Wuhen, a gentle smile on his face, "Brother Ye, farewell. See you again in the North City · Stele Forest Imperial City in three days." He then took out a one-time storage crystal from his Final Spirit Core and handed it to him, saying casually, "If you hadn't reminded me, this Emberless Mirror could open the boundary wall leading to the Limitless Final Abyss."
"I'm afraid I'll miss out on this priceless treasure. This is just a small token of my appreciation, Brother Ye, please accept it." Upon hearing this, Ye Wuhen immediately waved his hands repeatedly, almost instinctively taking a step back. "No, no, no, Brother Qin, how could I possibly accept this! We've been through thick and thin together, and you've saved me from danger many times. How could I possibly accept something from you?"
Qin Yu, however, simply shoved the crystal core into his hand, laughing heartily, "Oh, take it, it's just a small token. Alright, Brother Ye, don't keep those waiting too long, I'll be going now."
As soon as he finished speaking, he took a step forward. A tiny black crack suddenly appeared in the void beneath his feet, and he instantly merged into it. The next moment, the space returned to calm, leaving only the faint sound of the night wind sweeping through the street.
Ye Wuhen stood there, gazing at the now-closed void rift, his expression a mixture of worry and helplessness. He sighed softly and murmured to himself, "Alas... I hope Brother Qin is safe and well."
After a moment, he looked down at the disposable storage crystal core in his hand. He had intended to just casually put it away, but the moment his divine sense probed into it, he froze on the spot, his pupils dilating sharply. Inside the crystal core, a neatly stacked ocean of God-Level Resonance Crystal, resembling a galaxy, was revealed.
The sheer number of these items—a full one hundred million—struck Ye Wuhen as if struck by lightning. It took him a long time to recover. He quickly transferred the contents of this one-time-use storage crystal core into his own Fate Soul Crystal Core.
He then couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, "My God... just who is Brother Qin... giving away a hundred million God-Level Resonance Crystal so casually, this is simply a gamble that will make him richer than anyone else in history..." Under the cover of night, the lights of Echo Cliff were still shining brightly, and some eyes lurking in the shadows had already quietly followed the direction Qin Yu left and disappeared into the endless darkness.