Chapter 679: 679. Chapter 677: Everybody Has Come

679. Chapter 677: Everybody Has Come

Moreover, in the process of picking, one must be extremely careful, otherwise it will be completely destroyed.

Lu Yuan gently stroked the jade pendant, secretly pondering in his heart.

Lu Yuan quietly listened to Xiao Rou's explanation, and involuntarily the evil and danger of the demonic sect surfaced in his mind.

The demonic sect has long been notorious in the cultivation world for its cruel and brutal methods, and the grudge between them and the righteous forces has long been deep-rooted.

Although the two sides have now reached a temporary peaceful coexistence, Lu Yuan still retains a hint of wariness in his heart.

"Xiao Rou, can you be sure they will abide by the rules and not cause conflict?"

Lu Yuan couldn't help but ask.

Xiao Rou smiled and nodded: "The Supreme Dao Ancestor personally negotiated with the Xueying leader, and both sides expressed their willingness to maintain peace."

"The rules of this auction are very strict; no one can fight inside the venue, and items can only be won through bidding."

Lu Yuan felt somewhat relieved; although he was full of vigilance and hatred toward Xueying, since the Supreme Dao Ancestor had stepped in to negotiate and had restrained the actions of all factions, for now he could only trust this agreement.

Suddenly, a strong killing intent came from the VIP area.

Everyone's tense nerves were instantly pulled tight.

Su Liyan's eyes narrowed, the cold jade ice chips on her body emitted a bright light, obviously she had prepared herself for battle at any moment.

And Lu Yuan gripped the Thunder Fire Sword in his hand, his mana surging like a tide, ready to face danger at any moment.

Soon after, a shout came from the entrance of the auction.

"The Xueying Sect Leader has actually come in person!"

The Xueying Sect Leader is notorious for his cruelty, and his status is prominent in the evil Blood Moon Sect.

He takes pleasure in slaughter and violence, and countless cultivators have died at his hands.

Now he actually appears here in person, which inevitably makes people feel a chill.

Lu Yuan furrowed his brows, inevitably giving rise to doubts.

He glanced at Xiao Rou, hoping she could explain all of this.

Xiao Rou, seeing this, smiled and explained to Lu Yuan: "This is merely a scheme set up to liven up the atmosphere."

"This bronze mirror is not worth that many spirit stones, but the Feng family of Yunhai City deliberately created an illusion to add some suspense and stimulation to the entire auction."

Lu Yuan slightly relaxed after hearing that.

He understood that such tricks in the auction trade are still quite common.

"It seems the whole auction is just a carefully designed show." He muttered softly.

As time passed, various precious treasures appeared one after another.

There were immortal herbs, spirit vein ores, treasure weapons, and so on, each arousing the strong desire of major forces in the cultivation world to seize them.

Lu Yuan quietly observed the whole process, feeling quite interested.

As a cultivator who runs the Lei Huo Dan Ge, he has an extremely keen sense for rare treasures.

Just as he was immersed in observation, a loud voice suddenly rang out: "Next, we will auction a batch of heavenly materials and earthly treasures!"

Everyone's gaze involuntarily fixed on the host, full of anticipation.

The Supreme Dao Ancestor lightly nodded: "Not bad, this batch of heavenly materials and earthly treasures is truly very rare."

The host, with proper demeanor, produced the first heavenly material and earthly treasure: a gleaming immortal herb with five-colored light.

"This is a five-colored lingzhi, one of the extremely precious spiritual herbs."

"It possesses miraculous healing effects and also greatly aids cultivation."

The host introduced it.

Lu Yuan's heart was moved by this immortal herb.

As a cultivator skilled in alchemy and practice, he clearly understood the energy contained in the five-colored lingzhi.

Zi Xi'er looked at Lu Yuan, making faces to show she was also interested in this immortal herb.

She knew Lu Yuan's alchemy skills were superb; if he obtained this spiritual herb, he could better help her sister heal her latent trouble.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath and decided to participate in this bidding.

He knew that only by personally possessing this five-colored lingzhi could he better master its energy.

However, he also knew that such precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures would certainly not be easily obtained.

As the host said, each auction item had undergone careful appraisal and valuation, and was listed in the high-price catalog.

Lu Yuan quietly adjusted his condition, preparing to bid.

"Fifty thousand spirit stones!" a voice suddenly rang out in the silent hall.

Everyone turned their heads to look, only to see the Sect Leader of the Blood Moon Sect, Xueying, gazing at everyone with a cold stare.

"Eighty thousand spirit stones!" Lu Yuan raised the bid without showing weakness.

Xueying's expression flickered with surprise, then he revealed a hint of mockery: "Do you think you can obtain this five-colored lingzhi?"

"I bid one hundred thousand spirit stones!"

Everyone gasped; this price had exceeded expectations, and the cultivators present all felt somewhat overwhelmed.

Lu Yuan fell silent for a moment, then gritted his teeth and raised the bid: "One hundred ten thousand spirit stones!"

Xueying snorted coldly: "You really dare to challenge me?"

He produced one hundred twenty thousand spirit stones and handed them to the host.

Lu Yuan looked at Xueying's resolute expression, and a feeling of unwillingness arose in his heart.

"One hundred thirty thousand spirit stones!"

The atmosphere inside the auction hall was tense; after each bid increase, a sense of oppressive tension could be felt, and everyone awaited the outcome of this auction.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath; he knew that only by personally possessing this five-colored lingzhi could he better master its energy.

However, he also knew that such precious heavenly treasures would not be easily obtained.

As the host said, each auction item had undergone careful appraisal and valuation, and was listed in the high-price catalog.

Everyone drew a sharp breath.

This price had already exceeded expectations, and the cultivators present all felt somewhat overwhelmed.

Just as the atmosphere grew tense, a clamor suddenly came from the gate.

Three cultivators in splendid robes burst into the auction venue, their faces wearing provocative smiles.

「Azure Heaven Gate! Myriad Ages Hall! Netherworld Valley! 」

Everyone whispered, for these three sects all possessed considerable prestige and power.

Worried that the auction's order would be disrupted, the host furrowed his brows.

Xiao Rou stepped forward, smiling, and said: "Although the organizers don't particularly like your behavior, in Cloud Sea City we still have to give the three major sects full face."

The leader of Azure Heaven Gate gave a cold snort: "You don't need to worry about our face."

"We merely wish to contend for this five-colored spirit mushroom with genuine skill."

The representatives of Myriad Ages Hall and Netherworld Valley also expressed the same sentiment.

Upon hearing their words, Lu Yuan gave a faint smile.

He well knew that in the cultivation world, what mattered most was strength and ability, not sect affiliation.

"Even if the three major sects intervene, I believe those who truly yearn for this five-colored spirit mushroom will not retreat in the face of threats."

Lu Yuan spoke calmly.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded, seeing Lu Yuan's firmness and confidence. (End of chapter)