57: Chapter Fifty-Five: The Conspiracy Begins 57: Chapter Fifty-Five: The Conspiracy Begins Bai Bing looked at a jade pendant worth billions, seemingly not particularly special, just that the Qilin pattern was lifelike.

The jade’s quality was poor, a dark yellow.

Dragon King Xia Liping handed the jade pendant to Ye Tian, and then Ye Tian took out the Qilin Compass from thin air, startling both Xia Liping and Bai Bing.

“Young Master Ye, where did you conjure this from?

The Qilin pattern is identical to the one on the jade pendant.”

“Amazing, amazing!!”

Dragon King Xia Liping pointed excitedly at the Qilin Compass.

Ye Tian held one Qilin item in each hand, and when his hands were about to touch.

Suddenly, the jade pendant turned into a beam of white light, revealing the form of the Qilin Divine Beast, which then flew to the compass and merged with it.

The previously ink-black compass now had a white Qilin pattern, even more lifelike than before, vividly flashing with weak white light.

Ye Tian’s eyes sparkled with wisdom, thinking to himself: “Not simple, seems like there’s a big secret!”

Dragon King Xia Liping and Bai Bing looked at the contemplating Ye Tian, suppressing their many questions without asking, simply watching the Qilin Compass in Ye Tian’s hand.

The first wave of the auction was tumultuous, but it calmed down afterward, with only the Xuan Lingzhi causing some commotion before being taken by the Situ family.

During this period, Ye Tian made another move, targeting just four sets of ancient cheongsam skirts made by the Capital City’s best tailor, each costing a billion, unbelievable.

This auction also had many items put up for sale by Super Families or individuals, making the event immensely grand.

Bai Bing glanced at the four beautiful skirts, not able to resist her sparkling eyes, but considering the price, she could only sneak peeks, knowing her place as she wasn’t anything to Ye Tian.

When all the items were auctioned off, after six hours, just as everyone was ready to head home, Young Master Ding, Ding Lei, came up to the stage.

“Dear guests, the auction has ended.

On behalf of the Mercenary Family, I, Ding Lei, thank you all for coming once again.”

“However, this auction is only one of the highlights of the Mercenary Family.

We sincerely invite everyone to visit our family’s Holy Land, the Soldier Pavilion.”

“We will showcase the majesty of our supreme divine weapons to all guests.”

Ding Lei spoke with a very soft tone, causing a shiver of goosebumps all over.

Upon hearing about the supreme divine weapons, everyone present except Bai Bing felt stirred, being mostly martial arts practitioners, how could they not be tempted?

Moreover, these were elite members from various families and top Loose Cultivators, combined, this force should be unbeatable.

“No problem, thank you, Young Master Ding, for the hospitality!”

“Please lead the way!”

“We can’t wait to witness the divine weapons’ splendor.”

The surrounding noise became bustling and lively.

Ding Family’s Soldier Pavilion.

“Family Head, the concealed array has been activated, ensuring that nothing happening inside the Mercenary Family can be detected from the outside.”

“We’ve unveiled the God Slaying Sword; this time, we can capture them all at once.”

A man knelt before Ding Family Patriarch Ding Ke.

“This time, people from the Spirit World will join us, the power of the Blood Refining Array will reemerge in Heaven and Earth, hahaha!!”

Thinking of all the people dead in the future, Ding Ke couldn’t help but laugh loudly.

“Family Head, I don’t understand why we go to such lengths to deal with these people.

We’ve wasted resources for over ten years here!!”

The kneeling man asked Ding Ke in confusion.

“Don’t ask questions you shouldn’t.

Just do your job properly.

When the time comes, the entire Ding Family will prosper because of this!!”

With a stern black face, Ding Ke replied.

“Yes, Family Head!”

The kneeling man stood up and disappeared.

“Ding Ke, you are quite capable as the Family Head!”

“We in the Spirit World admire you.

If you were with us, we would be uneasy.”

After the kneeling man left, a person in a red robe emerged behind Ding Ke.

“It’s my honor to invite the Great Elder of the Spirit Fire Sect.

You hosting the Blood Refining Array is the Ding Family’s greatest reliance!”

Ding Ke clasped his fists toward the red-robed man.

In the Spirit World, martial arts practitioners are relatively few, but compared to Earth, they are common.

The ruling forces in the Spirit World are mainly divided by sects, with the Spirit Fire Sect being a premier force, the Great Elder being of Heaven Rank’s lower tier, slightly weaker than the Sect Master due to differing cultivation techniques.

“With two Heaven Rank members joining forces, the outside group is no more than sitting ducks.

Don’t be too nervous.”

“Indeed, you hide now, they should be arriving soon.”

“My son has already gone to invite them over!”

“Good!”

The red-robed man retreated, leaving Ding Ke standing alone.

“Hmph, thinking the Spirit Fire Sect aims for the God Slaying Sword, you don’t know the Ding Family’s true background.

Once we use you, we’ll kill you to consecrate the sword.”

With a ruthless look, Ding Ke thought to himself.

At this moment, Ding Lei had already brought the auction participants to the outside of the so-called Soldier Pavilion, Ye Tian and others following in the middle, inconspicuous yet observing the surroundings.

“We’ve arrived, this is our Mercenary Family’s Holy Land – Soldier Pavilion.”

Ding Lei gestured with his hand.

“Wow, quite impressive.”

“Look at this sword, it’s much stronger than mine!”

Some lower cultivation individuals were amazed.

Although people from Super Families were surprised by the number of weapons here, they weren’t too stirred until Ding Ke appeared.

“Hello everyone, I’m Ding Family Patriarch Ding Ke.

Feel free to purchase any weapons you like after the event.

Prices are absolutely fair.

Now, let’s take a look at our Mercenary Family’s treasured divine sword!”

As Ding Ke spoke, he unleashed a Heaven Rank pressure, making some lower cultivators want to kneel.

Bai Bing, lacking cultivation, was saved by Ye Tian holding her up, preventing her from the embarrassment of kneeling outright.

Fortunately, Ding Ke restrained himself.

Although Super Families felt slight discomfort, they were filled with apprehension towards the Ding Family Patriarch.

Ding Ke led everyone into the Soldier Pavilion, which was spacious, with many furnaces and unrefined weapons on the ground.

After a while.

Ye Tian and others arrived at an open area, in the middle of a pond-like structure with a sword in the center.

This sword was dark red all over, thin, and sharp, exuding a cold light.

The hilt was a menacing black Divine Dragon, appearing extremely majestic and ominous, instilling a sense of fear.

“Everyone, this is our Mercenary Family’s treasured divine sword – the God Slaying Sword.

Unfortunately, it hasn’t been unveiled for hundreds of years.”

“This time, our Ding Family has finally found a method to restore its power to Heaven and Earth, so please witness it together.”

As Ding Ke finished speaking, someone outside brought in several iron buckets.

“What is this….”

(A corner of the All Heavens and Worlds will reveal a bit in this climax, hurry up and vote!)