Chapter 149: Tai Xuan Auction

Inside the War God Cave, Ye Wuque slowly opened his eyes, a flash of refined light flickered from deep within his pupils and vanished, the surging aura around him receded like the tide, finally settling into calm.

Though his seclusion was brief, he had already organized and settled the gains he had made, his cultivation became more refined, especially his sensing and control of the Great Dragon Halberd, which now felt effortless.

"Mang Huang Heaven, Dragon Clan Ancestral Land…"

He murmured to himself, his gaze piercing the cave residence as if he could see the distant and perilous Mang Huang Heaven.

The road ahead was treacherous, but his resolve was as iron, unmoved in the slightest.

At a thought, the stone door of the cave residence slowly opened.

Outside the door, a tall, spear‑like figure had already been standing waiting—it was the War Prince.

His aura was restrained, yet a hidden edge lingered, clearly his seclusion had also yielded results.

"Lord."

Seeing Ye Wuque emerge from seclusion, the War Prince immediately bowed and saluted.

Ye Wuque gave a slight nod and said directly, "I intend to go to Mang Huang Heaven."

The War Prince's eyes instantly flared with fierce light, without any hesitation, he declared resolutely, "I, your subordinate, will follow you, and will not shy away even unto ten thousand deaths!"

Ye Wuque gave him a glance and did not refuse.

The War Prince possessed overwhelming strength, a decisive temperament, and his knowledge of Boundless Heaven and even the entire Upper Three Heavens far surpassed Ye Wuque's, making him an excellent aid and guide.

The two set off immediately, heading to the Central Divine Hall to bid farewell to Hall Master Zhan Wuji and the other high officials.

Upon hearing that Ye Wuque intended to go to Mang Huang Heaven, Zhan Wuji and the others showed concern but no one objected.

They knew this was the path guided by the Great Dragon Halberd, a mission Ye Wuque must shoulder.

"Lord, Mang Huang Heaven is extraordinarily perilous, and the Golden Emperor Dragon Clan is supremely domineering; you must be extremely cautious in all matters!"

Zhan Wuji solemnly reminded, then took out several pills enveloped in intense life aura and jade talismans radiating strong defensive aura, saying, "These are some Healing Sacred Pills and Immortal Guard Talismans, which may lend you a hand in critical moments. Moreover, my War God Heavenly Hall also has some hidden bases and intelligence networks in Mang Huang Heaven; here is the contact method and map, please keep them safe, Lord."

He handed over a divine‑awareness jade slip, its contents dense and evidently meticulously prepared.

Ye Wuque felt a slight warmth in his heart, took the jade slip and talismans, and with a bow said, "Thank you, Hall Master, for your effort; everyone, rest assured, Ye has his own measure."

Without excessive formalities, after bidding farewell to the others, Ye Wuque and the War Prince stepped directly into the ancient teleportation array that leads to the edge of Boundless Heaven, near the barrier of Mang Huang Heaven's realm.

Light flickered, space twisted.

After an unknown amount of time, when the surroundings steadied, they found themselves in an unfamiliar starry sky.

The stars here were ancient and massive, the nebulae colorful yet harboring ferocity, and the void was suffused with a wild, primal aura.

This place is the outer radiating Star Domain of Boundless Heaven, ancient and prosperous.

According to the map supplied by Zhan Wuji, they must cross this Tai Xuan Star Domain to reach the stable passage leading to the core region of Mang Huang Heaven.

However, as they rode the divine rainbow and flew over a meteor belt, Ye Wuque's body suddenly jolted!

His internal Qi and blood abruptly accelerated uncontrollably, a faint hum emanated from deep within his bones, and beneath his skin a subtle dark‑gold mysterious pattern flashed and vanished!

A yearning and tremor originating from the very source of his flesh surged forth!

"Is this… the Undying Immortal Imperial Golden Body about to breakthrough?"

A hint of delight flashed in Ye Wuque's eyes.

His peerless body‑refining technique "Undying Immortal Imperial Golden Body" had already been cultivated to the peak of the Seventh Turn, just one step away from the stronger Eighth Turn; now, spurred by the Mang Huang atmosphere, it even showed signs of an autonomous breakthrough!

Yet immediately, his brows furrowed slightly.

That breakthrough impulse, upon reaching a critical point, stalled, as if lacking some essential catalyst or nourishment.

His divine awareness sank inward, carefully comprehending the essence of the body‑refining divine art; moments later, Ye Wuque realized, "I'm still missing a principal ingredient… a 'Primordial Divine Fruit' of ten‑million‑year grade; only its innate Primordial Qi can temper the flesh and ignite the divine fire of the Eighth Turn!"

He immediately looked at the War Prince beside him and asked, "Brother War, does the Divine Hall's treasure vault contain a 'Primordial Divine Fruit'? It must be of a ten‑million‑year age or older."

The War Prince, upon hearing, without hesitation produced a specially made Transmission Jade Talisman from the War God Heavenly Hall and swiftly sent the message back.

After a moment, the jade talisman glowed faintly, his divine awareness scanned it and replied:

"Lord, the vault does not contain such an item. The Primordial Divine Fruit is exceedingly rare, its growth conditions are stringent, requiring the residual Dao Rule of the Primordial Era; those of ten‑million‑year grade are even rarer treasures."

He then shifted tone and continued, "However, I have just received the latest intel from the Divine Hall's information network: in the 'Tai Xuan Star Domain' where we stand, its core city 'Tai Xuan City' will soon host a grand 'Tai Xuan Auction'. According to the reports, the auction's treasure list possibly includes a… Primordial Divine Fruit!"

"Oh? Tai Xuan Auction?" Ye Wuque's eyes flashed, "What is its background?"

The War Prince, evidently well‑prepared, answered smoothly:

"Lord, behind this Tai Xuan Auction stands a renowned great sect—the Tai Xuan Sect! Within this entire radiating Star Domain, it is unquestionably one of the dominant powers, with deep foundations and a tangled network of influence."

"The Tai Xuan Auction it organizes is among the most renowned auction events nearby; legend says that as long as one can afford the price, virtually any rare treasure can be purchased there, with an excellent reputation."

"Tai Xuan Sect… can sell anything?" Ye Wuque's mouth curved slightly, "If so, then let's go take a look."

The two instantly changed direction, becoming two streaks of light, heading toward the core of the Tai Xuan Star Domain, the towering, vast metropolis—Tai Xuan City.

Even before approaching, they could feel the grandeur and bustling prosperity of Tai Xuan City.

The city walls rose high into the nebulae, their runes flickering, emitting powerful defensive waves.

Above the city, various splendid flying vessels, palanquins, and even cultivators riding exotic beasts streamed continuously, abundant powerful auras, and the pressure of the Immortal Realm was commonplace.

After paying the hefty entry fee, the two stepped into the city.

The streets were wide enough to accommodate dozens of horse‑drawn carriages side by side; shops lined both sides, selling various Divine Weapons, elixirs, cultivation manuals, and the air buzzed with bustling crowds.

The air was filled with the fragrance of various elixirs and divine materials, as well as a strong… scent of wealth and opportunity.

The War Prince, familiar with the routes, led Ye Wuque straight to the most magnificent building at the city center—the Tai Xuan Auction Hall.