The Auction

"A master of Innate strength?"

Looking at these three reckless Grandmaster before him, Dongfang Yueming seemed to have heard some amusing joke.

He didn't waste any more words; he simply took a step forward.

There was no earth-shattering grandeur, no dazzling special effects.

He simply came up to them.

Then, casually, he waved his hand.

"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"

Three soft sounds.

The sinister smiles on Ma San and his two companions froze instantly! Their bodies felt as if they had been struck head-on by an invisible, ancient divine mountain; their protective auras, as fragile as eggshells, shattered in an instant!

The three corpses flew backward at an even greater speed than they had come, crashing heavily to the ground and falling silent.

From beginning to end, it didn't even take a single breath.

The entire venue was deathly silent.

Wang Shi's honest face was now filled with indescribable horror and fear! He stared blankly at the three corpses, then at the nonchalant figure, feeling as if his worldview had been completely shattered at that moment!

[He... he actually... is a master of Innate?!]

Yun Han's pupils also contracted sharply, and his grip on the sword tightened involuntarily.

After a brief moment of shock, Yun Qian's beautiful eyes burst forth with unparalleled joy and brilliance!

[As expected... it really was him!]

She strode forward and bowed deeply to the figure, her voice filled with excitement and a hint of barely perceptible nervousness. "Yun Qian... greets Senior Dongfang!"

She would never forget the unparalleled divine power of that man who annihilated the Grandmaster of the Nirvana Sect with a single palm strike above the Yunshui Capital!

Dongfang Yueming glanced at her indifferently, then casually waved his hand, drawing the valuables from Ma San other two into his grasp.

A sweep of divine sense.

[Fifteen low-grade spirit stones, better than nothing.]

[Hmm? This is... an information jade slip about the Chaos City auction?]

A flicker of interest crossed his eyes.

[The grand finale of this auction will be a complete method to help someone forge a "Treasure-Grade Innate Item"!]

A thought struck him, and he carefully put the jade slip away.

"Dongfang," Yun Qian quickly spoke again, her attitude more respectful than ever before, "The three of us are newcomers and know nothing about this Land of Chaos. I am willing to spend five low-grade spirit stones to ask for your help, Senior."

"No need for help. I have things to do in the City of Chaos, but I can go with you if it's on my way," Dongfang Yueming said calmly.

"I see," Yun Qian finally managed a smile upon hearing this, "Thank you, senior!"

Qu Yutang, who was standing to the side, also stepped forward slowly and bowed solemnly to Dongfang Yueming.

With this unfathomable Innate expert by their side, the journey ahead was smooth sailing.

Wang Shi lowered his stance to the lowest level, serving the emperor with utmost deference.

Several days later, a colossal city, resembling a primordial beast, crouching on the horizon, finally came into view.

[City of Chaos]

The atmosphere at the city gates was tense. Everyone wishing to enter the city had to pay the guards an "entry fee" of one low-grade spirit stone.

Yun Qian handed over three low-grade spirit stones, which were her own, Yun Han's, and the Grandmaster Wang Shi she had invited.

When it was Qu Yutang's turn, she took out two coins, clearly handing over Dongfang Yueming's as well.

The guard took the spirit stones, glanced at them casually, and waved them through.

As the group entered the city, they were immediately awestruck by the sight before them.

Here, there was no chaos whatsoever; on the contrary, everything was perfectly orderly. On the wide streets, people came and went, with martial artists of all skin colors and attire thronging shoulder to shoulder.

Shops line both sides of the street, displaying all sorts of rare and precious treasures rarely seen in the outside world, such as elixirs, weapons, and martial arts techniques, in their windows.

However, behind this prosperity, Dongfang Yueming could keenly sense that venomous eyes, hidden in the shadows, were scanning every newcomer.

This place is more like a huge, tempting... trap.

"Alright, that's enough for now." Dongfang Yueming stopped in her tracks.

Qu Yutang bowed solemnly to him again. "I have no way to repay this great kindness. In the future, if you need anything, as long as it is within my power, I, Qu Yutang, will never refuse."

Dongfang Yueming looked at her and smiled. This woman, seemingly cold on the outside but warm on the inside, was quite nice. He thought of her special "Nine Yin Mystic Physique," then shook his head, banishing those inappropriate thoughts from his mind.

After Dongfang Yueming and Qu Yutang left, a look of loss appeared on Yun Qian's face.

"Brother, do you think... if we were more respectful, could we let him come with me?" she said, somewhat unwillingly. "With him City of Chaos, we're sure we can..."

"Qian'er, don't be silly!" Yun Han's expression was extremely solemn. "Don't forget, he's offended the Nirvana Sect! Getting too close to him will only bring trouble upon ourselves!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Qian could only sigh helplessly.

Qu Yutang also knew that what Yun Han said was true.

[Dongfang Ri... You are powerful, but facing a behemoth like the Nirvana Sect... I ultimately cannot save you.]