Chapter 339: Seven Orifices Tribulation-Transcending Flower

Just as several demonic cultivators below the stage were filled with righteous indignation,

those profound Jin Dan cultivators had long since begun bidding, launching a fierce competition.

"Damn it!"

"We absolutely cannot let Elder Yang's magical treasure fall into another's hands; we must secure it at all costs!"

In an instant, the demonic cultivators also joined this frenzied auction; the venue erupted with noise, and under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the price of this third-grade superior Black Smoke Sha Feather Fan began to skyrocket. Qin Ming, watching the bidding coldly from his private box, couldn't help but click his tongue, "It really takes Great Jin to have this! There are actually so many wealthy people."

"However, those invited by the Myriad Dao Shang Alliance to this transaction conference are no ordinary figures; each possesses some degree of foundation."

After an exceptionally fierce contest, this magical treasure was secured by a demonic Jin Dan cultivator.

On the stage, Elder Jin Han, observing the soaring enthusiasm of the auction atmosphere, managed to squeeze a rare smile onto his usually stern face.

He clapped his hands, signaling a maid to bring up the next item.

As the red cloth was lifted, five exquisite porcelain bottles were revealed on the tray; Elder Jin casually broke open one jade bottle, pouring out a deep blue spiritual pill, from which a fragrant pill essence diffused.

"Fifteen Foundation Establishment Pills."

"Starting bid: twenty thousand lower-grade spiritual stones per pill."

As a strategic resource, Foundation Establishment Pills were monopolized by major sects and powers even within Great Jin.

However, in a large-scale auction of this magnitude, some would inevitably be released.

After presenting several formidable items in succession, it was only natural to offer some benefits to those mid- and lower-tier powers.

After all, with fifteen Foundation Establishment Pills, if luck held, one could cultivate several Foundation Establishment cultivators.

After the Foundation Establishment Pills were auctioned off,

the Wufu Auction House consecutively put up dozens of second-grade rare treasures.

At this moment,

seeing that the atmosphere in the venue had been sufficiently built up, Elder Jin waved his hand, and a female cultivator, surpassing her predecessor in both temperament and beauty, gracefully carried a Bai Yu tray to the center of the stage.

Resting quietly within the Bai Yu tray was a purple-gold jade bottle; judging solely by its external packaging, the item inside must be extraordinary.

As Elder Jin opened the jade bottle, he poured out a spiritual pill that emitted a golden radiance from its entire body, upon which seven Dao marks floated.

The moment this pill appeared, the breathing of every cultivator in the venue caught in their throats.

Elder Jin scanned the surroundings and raised his voice, saying, "One third-grade medium Dust-Extinguishing Pill, refined by Grandmaster Su Yuqing of the Su family from Dragon Court Lake in Zhongzhou!"

Boom! The atmosphere in the venue instantly reached its climax.

"A Dust-Extinguishing Pill! It washes away the root dust qi accumulated through tribulations."

"It's actually a third-grade medium spiritual pill!"

"And it's a work from Grandmaster Su's own hands!"

The Jin Dan cultivators in the venue were visibly moved, immediately revealing expressions of excitement.

For Jin Dan cultivators, every step of breakthrough is incredibly difficult; most lower-grade Jin Dan cultivators remain trapped at the early Jin Dan stage for their entire lives, unable to cross this bottleneck.

Therefore, one can imagine the level of fervor these cultivators held for the Dust-Extinguishing Pill.

Looking down from below, Qin Ming also revealed a look of surprise.

"It seems the Myriad Dao Shang Alliance truly possesses remarkable methods, actually managing to obtain a Dust-Extinguishing Pill from Brother Su."

Next,

the atmosphere within the auction hall began to grow tense, like swords drawn and bows bent.

"This old man offers twenty thousand medium-grade spiritual stones!"

A green-robed elder with a withered face spoke up with a sinister tone, placing his bid.

"Thinking you can secure this pill with just twenty thousand medium-grade spiritual stones? Muhe Muhe Laogui Yan, you are dreaming too big." A middle-aged man in a blood-red robe nearby sneered, then placed his bid, "This seat offers thirty thousand medium-grade spiritual stones!"

These words immediately provoked furious curses from other cultivators wishing to bid!

Jumping the price by ten thousand medium-grade spiritual stones in one go made them suspect whether the Myriad Dao Shang Alliance had hired a shill.

"Hmph! Old Monster Blood Refinement, what is the meaning of this?"

"Who inflates prices like you? Do you think this old ancestor is easy to manipulate?" The green-robed elder's eyes turned sinister as he released the aura of his Jin Dan magic power, clearly issuing a threat.

The Old Monster Blood Refinement did not back down, replying with a smile, "In an auction, the highest bidder wins."

"If you, Muhe Muhe Laogui Yan, cannot afford the price, then don't embarrass yourself. Besides, you are just a bundle of old bones with one foot in the grave; what do you need this Dust-Extinguishing Pill for?"

"It would merely be a waste of this rare spiritual pill."

Provoked to the point of mental collapse by his opponent, Muhe Muhe Laogui Yan stood up abruptly, his eyes blazing with murderous intent as he roared, "Old cur Blood Refinement, is it any of your business? What if this old ancestor bids it to leave for my descendants?"

"You have provoked this old ancestor again and again; could it be that you wish to test your skills against me?"

Just then,

"Are you two never going to stop?"

"If you two are looking for someone to test your skills against, this old man is happy to oblige."

Elder Jin on the stage released a tremendous spiritual pressure, causing every cultivator present to change color in alarm.

Both Old Monster Blood Refinement and Muhe Muhe Laogui Yan were so intimidated by this late-stage Jin Dan spiritual pressure that their faces turned pale, daring not to utter another word.

Seeing that the two had become obedient, Elder Jin spoke, "If anyone dares to disrupt the order of the venue again, this old man will show no mercy!"

"This is the only warning; there will be no second chance."

"The auction continues!"

"Thirty thousand medium-grade spiritual stones; are there any higher bids?"

Inside the venue, the frenzied bidding resumed.

Ultimately, this Dust-Extinguishing Pill was purchased at a high price by a Jin Dan family from Great Jin.

The two demonic cultivators who had just been clamoring were instantly rendered helpless, puffing out their cheeks and glaring fiercely.

The lingering heat and fervor from the Dust-Extinguishing Pill had not yet dissipated.

At Elder Jin's signal, another Bai Yu tray was carried up, holding once again an exquisite jade bottle.

"Next is one of the finale items of this auction."

"One Golden Core Formation Pill!"

"This Golden Core Formation Pill was retrieved from a ruin; it remains perfectly intact with no loss of medicinal potency, and has already been appraised by a Dandao Sect master."

"The starting bid is ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones."

As Elder Jin's voice fell, numerous family factions, willing to risk bankruptcy, began bidding fiercely for the Golden Core Formation Pill.

After all, once a Jin Dan cultivator is born, a family's glory can be extended for at least several hundred years.

The various factions below went mad; the price of the Golden Core Formation Pill even began to surpass that of the earlier Dust-Extinguishing Pill.

Moreover, whoever secured this pill would inevitably be targeted by other forces; unless one possessed a powerful backer, the only option would be to rent a spirit vein cave dwelling in the Five Elements Mountain market and attempt breakthrough right there on the spot.

Otherwise, with too many monks and little gruel, lacking sufficient strength would be like a child picking up gold on the road, only to bring harm upon themselves.

Even if one successfully bid for the Golden Core Formation Pill, whether they could leave alive remained unknown.

Qin Ming sighed deeply as well, having gained quite an insight from this.

After the Golden Core Formation Pill was sold.

"The next auction item is somewhat special."

"It is also one of the finale items of this auction house."

Elder Jin Han, with a solemn expression, personally brought out a long, rectangular jade box, upon which were pasted several high-grade sealing talismans.

After Elder Jin carefully peeled off the talismans and opened the jade box, inside lay quietly a strange spiritual plant.

The entire spiritual plant emitted a peculiar fragrance, enveloped in a cluster of seven-colored Dao rhymes; shaped like a lotus, upon its blooming flowers, seven points of light were revealed.

"Seven-Aperture Tribulation Crossing Flower!"

"You Wan Dao Shang Alliance are actually auctioning off a Nascent Soul-condensing spiritual treasure!"

Before Elder Jin Han on the platform could speak, an old man in yellow robes from below, at the mid-stage of Jin Dan, seemed to recognize this object; his eyes glazed over, revealing an look of incredulity.

Inside the private room.

Seeing this object finally appear, Qin Ming's gaze burned like a torch, and he instantly perked up.

(End of Chapter)