Chapter 1328

There were still 15 minutes before the guests entered the auction, and outside many people were already waiting.

Earlier, when setting up stalls in the vendor area of Heavenly Capital City, almost everyone present was a big shot; upon learning of the auction information arranged by Yu Cixue, they almost all quickly gathered a large amount of Spirit Stones and Immortal Crystals, arriving early to reserve their spots.

This auction was not prepared in advance; it was hastily organized, with no advance booking for private boxes—first come, first served.

Admission was free, but entry required a wealth check; anyone with less than 100 million Spirit Stones on hand could not enter.

Thus there were no scalpers; everyone came based on their own strength.

Everyone was waiting to enter, and at the same time, the announcement wall in Hall One began flashing one item of information after another.

That was the item information display for this auction; as long as the people inside set it up, it would be shown, allowing those not yet inside to judge usefulness, value, and how much money to prepare for bidding.

The first few items to appear were spiritual artifacts, talismans, and materials; Xiao Feng did not intend to auction them because their grade was insufficient.

After the information on several spiritual artifacts was released, the people outside began to get a little excited.

"How many spiritual artifacts did this Sword Tomb expedition actually drop? The Sword Sovereign big shot sold eight pieces at the vendor area already, and there are still so many left—it's simply unbelievable."

"The Sword Tomb has a total of 12 leaders; with good luck you can trigger a hidden leader, reaching 13. The expedition offers double rewards, so if each leader gives 2 spiritual artifacts, that would be 26. Moreover, he said there are secret arts and true immortal divine treasures; the actual amount is likely far more!"

"Sigh, if we could clear it ourselves that would be great. After the auction ends later, we must seize the chance to chat with the big god and ask for strategies."

"Hiss! Three… four… no! It's six sword embryos! My heavens…"

"Ah, secret arts have appeared too, so many!"

"Damn, six grade‑1 secret arts and one grade‑2 secret art!"

"Is this really a resource dungeon? Could it not be that we've looted the treasury of some system sect?"

Xiao Feng would set the starting price and bid increment for an item every so often, and outside a new piece of information would appear every so often as well.

When the grade‑2 secret art 【Moon‑Burning Sword Rain】 appeared, many Sword Cultivator players could no longer contain their impatience.

At that moment, the official NPC steward said, "Esteemed guests, you may now enter."

Many people couldn't wait and rushed inside.

Those at the back took another two looks at the announcement wall.

"Damn! True Immortal Spirit Treasure! There really is a True Immortal Spirit Treasure!"

"Hurry, hurry, hurry—if you don't go in now, it'll be gone!"

The announcement wall displayed the basic information of the 【Breaking Army Pendant】; in an instant everyone went mad, rushing frantically toward the gate and all surging inside.

Although there were many people, the 1,000 seats were actually not full.

Time was a major issue; aside from Yu Cixue shouting in the gang to get people to help promote it, most folks were afraid others would snatch the chance, so they came as soon as they had enough money, without telling other big shots.

Thus, the guests participating in this auction who carried over 100 million Spirit Stones numbered only about six hundred or so.

About three minutes after the crowd entered, Xiao Feng also set the auction price for the final immortal treasure, the 【Cold Jade Sword】.

By then, basically no one was entering anymore.

Even if someone came later, it wouldn't matter; the real show was still to come, while the earlier items were just appetizers.

The guest seats in Hall One were arranged in a tiered fashion; the whole hall was a 150‑degree fan shape, with the platform right at the center.

Xiao Feng himself acted as host, and the first seat in the front row was taken by Yu Cixue.

Around her were mostly big shots too, each deliberately flashing the title of some gang's leader to show off their deep pockets and formidable background.

Seeing that everyone had pretty much arrived, Xiao Feng began today's self‑service auction.

He clasped his fists and greeted the crowd.

He immediately said, "Everyone probably already knows the contents of this auction, so I won't belabor the point. Today we succeeded in clearing the Sword Tomb and gained many good things; I have no use for them myself, so I'm putting them all up for auction to exchange for Spirit Stones and Immortal Crystals with you all."

"The market price of Immortal Crystals is 1.5 million Spirit Stones for a lower‑grade one, with middle‑ and upper‑grade each increasing by about eleven times."

"Here I buy back at a high price: lower‑grade at 1.8 million Spirit Stones, middle‑ and upper‑grade increasing twelvefold, which works out to 21.6 million Spirit Stones for a middle‑grade Immortal Crystal and 259.2 million for an upper‑grade one; these can be used to offset the Spirit Stone cost of bidding."

"Otherwise there are no extra rules; we'll proceed normally. Each item is considered sold if no one raises the bid for over thirty seconds. If no one bids at all throughout, I'll keep it myself."

Having said that, he took out a sword and placed it on the display platform.

The display platform is dedicated to the auction; placing an item there lets everyone see all of its attributes clearly.

Previously, on the announcement wall outside, everyone could only see the item's name and quality information, without specific attributes. Now upon looking, they became even more excited.

"The first item is a spiritual‑artifact‑grade sword, with no class requirement, a level limit of minus 150, so basically everyone here can use it; even if you're not a Sword Cultivator you can wield it. Starting bid: 100 million Spirit Stones, bid increment: 1 million, begin."

The first item certainly couldn't be poor, so he took out a weapon that almost everyone could use.

As Xiao Feng's words fell, a player in the front row raised a placard and shouted, "200 million!"

Many who had intended to bid just over 100 million suddenly fell silent.

Xiao Feng took a close look and loudly said, "The Heavenly Dao Pavilion Master bids 200 million Spirit Stones—any higher?"

The one who immediately added 100 million upon speaking is none other than the player 'Heavenly Dao Lord'.

That name… conflicts with his Ninefold Heavenly Dao destiny, but since they're here to give money, he won't refuse.

"Such a fine weapon—200 million is too low. I'll bid 300 million, friends, please give me a hand."

In less than five seconds, someone on the other side raised the bid by another 100 million, overtaking it outright.

Turning toward the sound, they saw a man about thirty years old, clad in silver‑white armor, a Strength Sect Sword Cultivator called 'Martial Emperor'.

Yu Cixue sent a private message introducing, "Brother Xiao Feng, the Heavenly Dao Pavilion is one of the four strongest factions in the Nine Provinces Immortal Realm, even stronger than our Thousand Cloud Sect. This Martial Emperor is a top‑tier expert with exceptional personal strength in this region, having taken part in the Primordial World event."

Although he had no impression of the Martial Emperor, but looking at its basic information, its life points actually have over 6 billion, more than Shen Chuo, obviously either extraordinary talent or having comprehended the law, definitely a master among masters.

One was the Heavenly Dao Pavilion Master, the other a Martial Emperor, their fierce bidding aura directly intimidated everyone; for a moment no third person dared to bid.

"Any higher bids?" Xiao Feng glanced around.

The Heavenly Dao Lord calmly raised his placard, saying: "3.5 billion, I want to give this sword to my younger brother, please make way."