Chapter 700

In the imperial capital of the Jia Ma Empire, Jia Ma Sheng Cheng, there is an auction today.

Today is an extraordinarily shocking day for the Jia Ma Empire and even the entire Dou Qi Continent, because the cultivation methods and Dou Techniques being auctioned here all originate from Dou Emperors.

Not long ago, when Xiao Yan entered seclusion to assist Mao Wu in refining the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Flame Seed, Xun Er had already negotiated with the Gu Clan, Lei Clan, and Yan Clan, agreeing that none would monopolize their inherited arts any longer.

For instance, the Yan Clan and Lei Clan, like the Soul Sovereign, each possess unique arts—just as Master Yao once taught Xiao Yan the Five Wheel Departing Flame Art, which is fundamentally neither a Dou Technique nor a Cultivation Method, but a Fire Control Technique designed to enhance Fire Control Power.

The Lei Clan possesses a similar technique to aid cultivators in mastering lightning, while the Gu Clan needs no mention—their Su Kong Boat is unparalleled, along with various special Dou Techniques.

In ancient times, Alchemists were immensely powerful, for they cultivated unique Fire Control Techniques to command flame attacks. But after the Dou Emperors vanished, a cataclysmic war erupted; afterward, the Dou Emperor Families sealed away all special arts inherited from their ancestors, causing the entire Dou Qi Continent's strength to plummet catastrophically.

Now, with Xiao Yan leading the way, who on the Dou Qi Continent dares say no?

Of course, producing these special techniques into Scrolls requires manpower and resources, so they certainly aren't free—the best solution is to auction them to families and factions that need them, ensuring their transmission.

Thus, this auction is extraordinarily grand; those attending are all renowned invincible figures—not just Dou Zun, but even Dou Sage Emperors are present.

And when it comes to auctions, who doesn't know the Miter Clan's auction? Behind the Miter Auction lies Xiao Yan. (Xiao Yan owns half.)

The auction's location is precisely at the center of Jia Ma Sheng Cheng, where the Miter Clan's former headquarters once stood.

These days, Jia Ma Sheng Cheng has been extraordinarily lively—more than ten times busier than usual—with many great figures arriving in the city.

Remember, even before Xiao Yan became an Emperor, Jia Ma Empire was already bustling due to its ties to the Yan Alliance, far surpassing its former state; now, it's ten times more lively, rivaling the frenzy of the Pill Gathering once held in Sheng Dan Cheng!

The Space Channel Plaza of the Jia Ma Empire is completely blocked, with countless space ships arriving from all directions, jamming the area.

This auction draws such crowds because numerous Dou Zun, even Dou Sage Emperors, have come to Jia Ma Sheng Cheng—not only for the Dou Emperor Family's auction items, but also for one crucial reason:

Hundreds of Heavenly Rank Advanced Grade Scrolls of Dou Techniques and Cultivation Methods from the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion are also being auctioned.

Before the auction even began, Ya Fei spread the news that Xiao Yan, of the Xiao Clan, was auctioning the Scrolls obtained from the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion, making it known to all under heaven.

With this marketing move, even the Gu Clan sent representatives to bid.

Thus, imagine the speed with which the Miter Clan, with its network spanning the entire Dou Qi Continent, disseminated the auction news—so when the announcement went out, every powerful cultivator seeking top-tier Dou Techniques and Cultivation Methods, if they had the means, rushed to attend this unparalleled auction.

If Dou Techniques and Cultivation Methods have tiers, then without exaggeration, this auction is an Emperor-level auction!

Some have even said: if you wish to buy weapons or Elixirs created by a Dou Emperor, go to the Miter Clan—if the Miter Clan doesn't have it, no other merchant or seller could possibly possess such items.

As for causing trouble or forcibly seizing auction items—even the Soul Sovereign dare not, and no one on the entire Dou Qi Continent dares.

Suddenly, a clanging sound rang out, the ringing of swords unceasing.

At this moment, countless cultivation experts gathered in the Jia Ma Empire all sensed their swords ringing spontaneously, hearing the clanging—many sword-wielding experts felt their blades tremble.

"What's happening?" Many experts, startled by their swords' violent shaking, immediately stabilized them, fearing their blades might leap from their scabbards and fly away.

Clang! A sword's resonance pierced the Nine Heavens; before anyone could comprehend what was occurring, a single sword cry echoed through heaven and earth, the metallic sound tearing through the sky in that instant.

"Look!" At this moment, one expert with sharp eyes gazed toward the horizon and saw an extraordinary phenomenon, crying out in alarm.

As a hum sounded, space itself seemed cleaved by a sword—lightning-like blades swirled, and before anyone could clearly see, a young girl stepped forth from the Space.

The girl wore a Silver Moon Robe, her pleated jeweled skirt shimmering with radiance, making her appear nobly unattainable; her face bore a cold, sharp expression like a blade—proud and peerless, yet her beauty remained undiminished.

"Nalan Yanran, Sect Master of Yun Lan Sect?!" Seeing this woman, someone immediately recognized her and cried out.

"Wow, Sect Master Nalan is so beautiful—if I could win her favor, I'd gladly die!" At this moment, young men were utterly enchanted, their eyes sparkling.

"Shh, be quiet, you idiot—don't you know who she is? Rumor says she's the fiancée of Emperor Xiao Yan." An elder nearby immediately warned the youth.

"Fiancée? But didn't Emperor Xiao Yan already marry and have children?" someone unfamiliar asked curiously.

"You don't know—the marriage was arranged by Emperor Xiao Yan's grandfather and Nalan Yanran's grandfather. But later, it was heard that when Xiao Yan and Lady Xun Er were children, they were mutually devoted, innocent and close. Later, Sect Master Nalan refused to abandon her love and made a Three-Year Agreement with Emperor Xiao Yan: if she won their battle at Yun Lan Sect after three years, the marriage contract would be fulfilled."

"Ah! So intense—what was the outcome?"

"There was no outcome—Emperor Xiao Yan remained undefeated, and in the end, Sect Master Nalan suffered a crushing defeat atop Yun Lan Sect; their engagement was quietly dissolved."

"Alas, who would have thought Sect Master Nalan would go mad for love."

If Nalan Yanran heard this, she'd surely rage until her seven orifices smoked, shouting: I broke off the engagement myself!!!

Even though the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion incident has passed some time, Xiao Yan's affairs remain endlessly discussed.

The most talked-about thing isn't Xiao Yan's power—it's his "gossip." Xiao Yan's power is Emperor-level, but so is his romantic history.

Nalan Yanran came for no other reason than to attend the auction. After all, she didn't get any of the Dou Techniques and Cultivation Method Scrolls Xiao Yan took from the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion!

But to beg Xiao Yan for them? With her proud, tsundere nature, that was impossible—so she came to buy them herself.

Soon after arriving, Nalan Yanran entered a special box directly, waiting for the auction to begin.

Yet among the many women who had activated the Sub-Flames, besides Nalan Yanran, another woman—equally desperate for power and unwilling to directly ask Xiao Yan for Dou Techniques—had also come.

Jiu! A bird's cry echoed from afar; as the cry pierced through Space, Nalan Yanran, who had been meditating in her box, sensed it immediately, slowly opening her eyes and gazing through the box's special Barrier toward the graceful figure standing atop the Spirit Crane.

Feng Qing'er'er!

Though slightly surprised Feng Qing'er'er had come, Nalan Yanran felt no great curiosity—after all, among the Demon Beast Three Great Clans, Feng Qing'er'er's Tian Yao Feng Clan held the lowest status.

Of course, she hoped to acquire some Heavenly Rank Advanced Grade ancient Dou Techniques and Cultivation Methods.

"It's the Clan Leader of the Tian Yao Feng Clan, Feng Qing'er'er!"

Seeing Feng Qing'er'er, standing atop the Spirit Crane, clad in a Dark Black Dress, breathtakingly beautiful, many young men were spellbound, utterly enchanted.

Under everyone's gaze, Feng Qing'er'er was escorted into the Jade Universe Box of the Miter Clan; interestingly, Nalan Yanran and Feng Qing'er'er's boxes were side by side—Box No. 2 and Box No. 3.

Even after Feng Qing'er'er's figure vanished into her box, some young men remained dazed, their hearts stirred.

"With Nalan Yanran and Feng Qing'er'er both here, acquiring what you want in this auction won't be easy," an elder expert sighed inwardly—even disregarding their backgrounds, both women now stood among the pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent in power and status.

"What's to fear? Don't forget—this is the Miter Clan. Since Emperor Xiao Yan is auctioning these items, who dares break the rules? We just bid. I doubt either of them would use their status to pressure others."

"True."

The Pai Mai Chang is truly enormous; anyone standing inside feels like an ant.

Soon, the auction hall was packed with dense crowds, the atmosphere electric, sustaining a constant climax—yet this fervor wasn't solely due to the auction items; the people themselves played a major role.

After all, the auction is personally hosted by Mi Tiel E Ya Fei, the head of the Miter Clan.

As the auction began, Ya Fei, dressed in a red qipao, slowly emerged from backstage, exquisitely alluring; her fitted robe accentuated her full, mature curves perfectly; every frown and smile revealed boundless mature charm.

As the graceful Ya Fei stepped onto the stage, every gesture and smile was enchanting—her seductive demeanor, in the eyes of young men, was soul-stealing, stirring an uncontrollable inner agitation.

Ya Fei was not only beautiful by nature; she deeply understood how to maximize her seductive charm, like a calamitous beauty.

(End of Chapter)