Trading Treasures for Treasures, Drawing Every Eye
As night fell, the auction hall on the top floor of the Myriad Treasures Immortal Palace was brightly lit, as bright as day.
The interior of this hall held a hidden world, employing extremely profound Law of Space, capable of accommodating 100,000 people simultaneously. At this moment, every seat was taken, and powerful figures gathered there.
Besides the local powerful families of the Taiyi Immortal Dynasty, there were even powerful figures from other superior immortal dynasties in the surrounding area.
"Thump--!"
A melodious chime silenced the clamor of the crowd.
A Immortal Emperor- level auctioneer, dressed in a purple-gold robe and exuding a profound aura, slowly walked onto the high platform.
"Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, tonight's auction is officially beginning!"
"The first and most prized item..."
He reached out and lifted the red cloth, and instantly golden light shone forth, its Sharpness aura tearing through the Xukong!
"[Higher Law Crystal - Gold]!"
"Containing the High-Level Law of Geng Metal, it is the undisputed choice for the strongest attack method to break through to the Immortal Emperor or even Immortal Ancestor Realm! Starting price: 50 million low-grade immortal stones!"
Sixty million!
"Eighty million!"
"One hundred million!"
The price skyrocketed instantly. No faction would be stingy with such a treasure that could directly enhance one's understanding of the laws.
Inside the No. 1 VIP box, Dongfang Yueming leaned lazily against the soft couch, watching the frenzied crowd below.
"The Law of Metal... If I absorb this Higher Law crystal, it will save me countless hours of deduction and synthesis."
At this point, the price had already reached 150 million.
The bidder was a Body Refinement Immortal Emperor from the "Vajra Sect." His face was flushed, clearly indicating that the price was close to his bottom line.
Two hundred million!
Suddenly, a cold voice came from another private room.
The entire room fell silent.
Dongfang Yueming's lips curled slightly as he gently pressed the bidding jade talisman in front of him, his calm voice resounding throughout the room:
"I didn't bring that many spirit stones."
"How about we use this as payment?"
"Buzz--!"
Two streaks of light flew out from the VIP box and hovered above the auction stage.
One was an ancient-looking halberd, its body engraved with five immortal runes, radiating a terrifying aura powerful enough to suppress even Immortal Emperor!
The other was a small bronze sword surrounded by a hazy blue light.
[Tier 5 Immortal Artifact - Heaven-Splitting Halberd], [Tier 5 Immortal Artifact - Azure Inscription Sword]!
"Whoosh--!"
The entire venue erupted in cheers!
"Tier 5 Immortal Artifacts?! And two of them at that?!"
"According to market prices, an ordinary fifth-tier immortal artifact is worth at least 60 million to 200 million! These two combined... are worth at least 150 million, possibly even close to 200 million!"
"Who is this? Trading a strategic-grade immortal artifact for consumable Law Crystal? That's incredibly wasteful!"
The auctioneer was taken aback, then overjoyed. "The VIP in Room Number One has bid on two fifth-tier immortal artifacts! The discounted price... is two hundred million! Any higher bids?"
The Immortal Emperor of the Vajra Sect opened his mouth, but ultimately slumped down. He had no more valuable currency to offer.
"Make a deal!"
Dongfang Yueming remained calm. These fifth-tier immortal tools were spoils of war from his previous annihilation of the twelve Immortal Emperor. He had so many that he didn't know where to put them all, so exchanging them for Law Crystal was exactly what he wanted.
Immediately afterwards.
"Second item... [Higher Law Crystal - Earth]!"
A thick yellow halo filled the entire venue.
"I want this too."
Dongfang Yueming waved again.
Two more fifth-tier immortal artifacts—[Thick Earth Shield] and [Mountain Moving Seal]—flew towards the high platform.
"Hiss—two more items?!"
"Who exactly is this person, the holy son of some super power? Is he throwing a fifth-tier immortal artifact like a stone?"
There was no suspense whatsoever.
Under overwhelming financial pressure, Dongfang Yueming once again acquired the earth-elemental crystal.
The gazes of all the cultivators towards Room Number One in the Heavenly Rank had shifted from initial curiosity to deep awe and... jealousy.
"Next..."
The auctioneer's voice suddenly rose a few octaves, sounding somewhat excited.
"The third Law Crystal! And the grand finale of the Law-related items at this auction!"
"[Higher Law Crystal - Lightning]!"
"Boom--!"
The moment the jade box was opened, a torrent of violent purple lightning erupted, transforming into a ferocious lightning dragon that roared across the auction stage!
Inside the private room, Dongfang Yueming suddenly sat up straight.
"Lightning element upgraded! Perfect for completing my Great Dao of Lightning!"
However, before he could speak...
Three hundred million!
A domineering and determined roar came from the second VIP box!
"This lightning crystal is mine, the Divine Firmament Sect wants it! Who dares to take it from me?!"
As the voice faded, the figure of an elderly man dressed in a purple robe with thunder patterns appeared in the window of the private room.
Lei Lie, Grand Elder of the Inner Sect of the Divine Firmament Sect! Mid-stage Immortal Emperor!
His eyes flashed with lightning as he stared intently at the crystal. The Divine Firmament Sect cultivated lightning magic, and this superior lightning crystal was a strategic resource for them!
Three hundred million? The Divine Firmament Sect has quite the spending power!
"Now no one dares to argue, right? The Divine Firmament Sect is the local tyrant."
The crowd below the stage buzzed with discussion.
However, inside Room Number One, Dongfang Yueming merely chuckled softly.
"Divine Firmament Sect?"
What a small world!
He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but clearly drowning out Lei Lie's roar.
"I'll also make a bid."
"Buzz--!"
Four more streaks of light shot out!
Two [Tier 5 Destruction Saber] radiating a chilling killing intent!
And... two fist-sized, multicolored ores radiating intense energy based on the laws of nature!
"That is..."
The auctioneer's eyes widened instantly, and his voice trembled. "Fifth-tier Immortal Gold— Five Elements Dao Gold?!"
"Two fifth-tier immortal artifacts, plus two pieces of fifth-tier immortal gold!"
"This... this is definitely worth over 300 million!!!"
The entire audience was breathless!
That's insane!
Although the price of fifth-tier immortal gold has remained stable between 30 million and 60 million, it is the most valuable of all currencies! It is a strategic resource that money cannot buy!
This person actually used it for bidding?!
Lei Lie's face instantly turned ashen, as if he had swallowed a fly.
He only brought 350 million in working capital this time, which was already his limit. But the other party's move directly raised the price to a level he couldn't reach!
"Kid!"
Lei Lie whirled around, his gaze sharp as lightning, staring intently at VIP room number one, and said coldly, "Leave a way out for others, so you can meet again in the future!"
"This lightning crystal is of paramount importance to my Divine Firmament Sect! If you're willing to concede, I, Lei Lie, will owe you a favor! Otherwise..."
"What else?"
Dongfang Yueming interrupted him casually, her tone revealing a nonchalant laziness.
"Is this what they call fair bidding? Threatening you when you can't afford to bid?"
"Besides..."
He paused, then gave a dismissive smile.
"How much is your favor worth?"
"You!!!"
Lei Lie trembled with rage, his terrifying aura of thunder exploding at the entrance of the private room. "Fine! Very well!"
"You've got guts, kid!"
I hope you're alive to buy it and to receive it!
"Although Taiyi Immortal City is vast, no one dares to disrespect my Divine Firmament Sect! You... will not leave Taiyi Immortal City!"
A blatant threat!
However, Dongfang Yueming simply withdrew his gaze and said calmly to the auctioneer on the stage:
"What are you standing there for? Why aren't you dropping the hammer?"
"Is the rule of the Myriad Treasures Immortal Palace that whoever shouts the loudest wins?"
The auctioneer shuddered and quickly brought down his gavel.
"Sold! Congratulations to the esteemed guest of Room 1 (Top Class)!"
Lei Lie stared intently at the private room where Dongfang Yueming was, the killing intent in his eyes almost tangible.
But what he didn't know was...
Inside that private room, Dongfang Yueming was toying with the thunder crystal he had just acquired, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"Unable to leave Taiyi Immortal City?"
"Hehe..."
"That suits me perfectly."
"I didn't plan to leave empty-handed either."