CHAPTER 25: CHAPTER 25: THE AUCTION

The auction has not yet begun.

The Ancient God Mountain is already teeming with powerful figures from various factions.

They have all come for the Celestial Technique.

"As expected of the Ancient God Mountain, it truly is like a fairyland." Gu Chenfeng marveled.

The Ancient God Mountain boasts nine main peaks, each adorned with magnificent palaces, shrouded in ethereal mist and abundant Spiritual Qi, truly resembling a fairyland.

"The Ancient God Mountain Commerce Association is the largest commerce association in the Human Realm, and the Ancient God Mountain itself is a super-powerful faction."

"The Commerce Association is divided into the Pill Pavilion, Artifact Hall, and Magic Hall, and the auction is jointly hosted by these three factions; their enterprises are spread across all states of the Human Realm."

"Whatever you do, don’t offend the Ancient God Mountain Commerce Association, and don’t cause trouble there; the power of the Ancient God Mountain is beyond your imagination."

"The power displayed by the Ancient God Mountain is only on the surface. Its true strength is unfathomable, even the Ancient Divine Sect does not compare to the Ancient God Mountain Commerce Association."

Ling Qiushui explained in a low voice, leading Gu Chenfeng to descend onto a mountain peak.

Gu Chenfeng listened patiently, his eyes scanning over the grand palaces one by one.

In his heart, Gu Chenfeng mused, "As expected of a super-powerful faction, each main peak is guarded by numerous powerful individuals, with an aura no weaker than that of a Sect Leader. And this is just their surface strength; the Ancient God Mountain Commerce Association is truly terrifying."

The strength of the Ancient God Mountain Commerce Association was indeed beyond Gu Chenfeng’s imagination.

Ling Qiushui then smiled and said, "This palace is specially built for the auction. Once the auction is over, I’ll take you to see the three factions. If you fancy any treasures, your martial uncle will buy them for you."

"Thank you, martial uncle." Gu Chenfeng clasped his hands in gratitude.

Ling Qiushui led Gu Chenfeng to the entrance of the auction hall and handed their invitation to the auction guard.

The guard glanced at it, quickly clasped his hands respectfully, and said, "So it’s Fairy Qiushui of the Ancient Divine Sect, please come in."

Just at that moment.

A figure suddenly appeared; it was a man in white, holding an elegant folding fan, with the demeanor of a scholar.

"Qiushui, long time no see. Not only has your cultivation improved significantly, but you’ve become even more beautiful." The man in white praised softly, exuding an extremely gentle aura.

Gu Chenfeng glanced at the man, thinking, "This person’s Spiritual Power is formidable, on par with martial uncle, yet his aura is somewhat unstable."

With cold eyes, Ling Qiushui glanced at him and said indifferently, "Donghuang War, don’t act so familiar. I don’t know you well. You can call me Ling Qiushui or Fairy Qiushui."

With that, Ling Qiushui was about to enter the auction hall.

"Hold on." Donghuang War hurriedly raised his hand to stop her, smiling faintly, "Qiushui, most people at this auction are here for the Celestial Technique. If you accompany me, I can let you have the Celestial Technique."

"No need." Ling Qiushui replied coldly, directly entering the palace, with Gu Chenfeng following behind.

Donghuang War’s lips slightly curved, his eyes fleetingly showing a hint of insidious intent.

As soon as Ling Qiushui and Gu Chenfeng entered, a mysterious figure appeared beside Donghuang War, with an extremely cold demeanor that instilled fear just by looking at him.

"That little one is no simple person." The cold man said icily, "I sensed that he contains extremely strong Ice Attribute Spiritual Power within."

"Oh? Ice Attribute?" Donghuang War said in surprise, "A newly recruited disciple of the Ancient Divine Sect? They truly have good fortune."

"The strength of that kid’s Ice Attribute is something I’ve never seen before, definitely not ordinary."

The cold man continued, "However, his cultivation is only at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, which means he has no major backing. Otherwise, he wouldn’t still be at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment; at least he would have reached the Golden Core Stage."

Upon hearing this, Donghuang War glanced at the cold man, a sinister smile appearing on his face.

Inside the auction.

Gu Chenfeng asked curiously, "Martial uncle Qiushui, who was that person just now?"

"The Young Master of Shenxiao Pavilion, Donghuang War." Ling Qiushui replied indifferently, obviously having a strong dislike for Donghuang War.

Gu Chenfeng asked further, "Martial uncle, how powerful is Shenxiao Pavilion?"

"Shenxiao Pavilion is similar in strength to our Divine Sect." Ling Qiushui said coldly, "Donghuang War is ruthless, willing to stop at nothing to achieve his goals. He appears to be a gentleman, but he’s actually a beast. Stay away from him in the future; it’s best not to know such a beast."

"Understood, disciple." Gu Chenfeng nodded.

After a while.

Led by a maidservant, Ling Qiushui and Gu Chenfeng arrived at a VIP box on the third floor.

"As expected of a commerce association, truly grand." Gu Chenfeng couldn’t help but exclaim again.

But as soon as Gu Chenfeng finished speaking, his expression suddenly changed.

"That’s... the summoning..." Gu Chenfeng’s face turned to the auction stage below, suddenly sensing a mysterious summoning.

Noticing Gu Chenfeng’s unease, Ling Qiushui asked in confusion, "What’s the matter?"

"Uh... nothing." Gu Chenfeng laughed awkwardly, "I just wondered what treasures are being auctioned."

"Just wait patiently." Ling Qiushui said with a light smile.

Gu Chenfeng nodded, thinking to himself, "This is the summoning of the memory of the Eternal Celestial Emperor! This mysterious feeling is unmistakable! I didn’t expect to encounter it at the auction!"

Gu Chenfeng could hardly believe that he had found the second memory of the Eternal Celestial Emperor so quickly.

The first memory had given him the identity of the Eternal Celestial Emperor, as well as powerful Divine Artifacts and Cultivation Techniques.

The second memory might hold even greater surprises.

The more Gu Chenfeng thought about it, the more excited and expectant he became, a wave of intense joy surging in his heart.

Time ticked away, second by second.

The auction was about to begin. All the powerful figures from various factions had arrived, and the lavish, spacious hall was packed with people.

The allure of the Celestial Technique was self-evident.

Several minutes later.

A black-robed elder appeared on the auction stage.

The black-robed elder was the Grand Elder of the Commerce Association, with an extraordinary status, and his cultivation was also unfathomable.

The black-robed elder stroked his goatee, smiling contentedly, "I am Tianji Zi, the host of this auction. There are sixteen treasures in total, each extremely precious."

"Without further ado, the highest bidder wins. The auction begins."

As he spoke,

a treasure appeared in Tianji Zi’s withered hand.

Tianji Zi smiled and said, "This item is a Spiritual Technique, and it has a special Wind Attribute. Over the years, this is only the second time the Commerce Association has auctioned a Wind Attribute Cultivation Technique."

"Cultivators with Wind Attribute Spiritual Power who cultivate this technique can double their cultivation speed and also enhance their Wind Attribute Spiritual Power, making themselves more powerful."

"It’s actually a Wind Attribute Cultivation Technique!"

"It can even double the cultivation speed! Isn’t this against the heavens?"

The instant Tianji Zi spoke, the entire venue erupted.

The Wind Attribute is one of the special attributes, and its cultivation techniques are extremely rare, hence very expensive.

Tianji Zi raised his hands for silence, smiling, "The starting bid is 300,000 Crystal Stones, don’t miss out."