Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme - Chapter 508

Chapter 508: Chapter 311: Immense Wealth_2

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Could it be some lucky individual who found an Ancient Immortal Mansion, a heritage of a grand sect or large clan?

But why would he do this, what benefits could there be for him—could it really be just for Spirit Stones?

So many Cultivation Techniques, worth nearly ten billion, and not to mention the possible Immortal Mansion behind it all—it’s feared that even a Mahayana Ancestor would be tempted. Yet he dares to auction them off; isn’t he afraid that he’ll have the fortune to gain them, but not the life to enjoy them?

The crowd was anxious and restless.

The atmosphere was heavy and chilling.

However, the grand event continued, and the auction went on.

“The thirty-fifth auction item, ten pieces of Void Spirit Crystals!”

“As everyone knows, Spiritual Energy varies in type, and Spirit Stones differ in kind; the Five Elements and Four Laws are all distinct.”

“These Void Spirit Crystals belong to the void category of Superior Grade Spirit Stones, extremely rare, and their Quality Rank is even higher than the Superior Grade Spirit Stones of the common Five Elements. They are rated as Fifth Rank, and are premium Spirit Materials for refining treasures of the void, excellent for stabilizing Formations, and essential as a base for Seventh Rank Immortal Arrays…”

After the auctioning of Cultivation Techniques, it was finally time for physical items to take the stage.

“Void Spirit Crystals?”

“Such items actually exist!”

“Two hundred and eighty million Spirit Stones!”

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The crowd’s eyes sharpened, and they began to call out their bids.

Venerable Cangwu from room one, Old Ghost Jiang from room two, as well as several Integration Great Powers who had not revealed their identities, all made their moves. The price quickly soared to an astonishing level.

This demonstrated the importance of the Void Spirit Crystals; although they were only Fifth Rank Spiritual Objects, their value nearly matched those of the Sixth Rank.

There’s no helping it—who would call them an essential material for the Seventh Rank Immortal Array? Even if the various sects of the Southern Sea lacked the potentiality of having such an Immortal Array, they could still use it to set up a Sixth Rank Formation, serving as a foundation for their sect’s existence.

The bidding was fierce, like dragons and tigers in a fight.

But unexpectedly…

“Five billion!”

“…”

“…”

“…”

Just one sentence caused an absolute silence to fall over the four directions.

The crowd turned their heads, looking over with shock and uncertainty.

Lu Mingyu slightly smiled and declared, “The guest in room three bids five billion Spirit Stones. Is there anyone else willing to bid?”

“…”

The crowd fell silent, at a loss for words.

Void Spirit Crystals are certainly precious, but five billion Spirit Stones could buy a decent Low-Grade Immortal Artifact. To compete for a piece of Spirit Material at such price—unless one is an Array Master with deep pockets and abundant skills—it’s very difficult to make such a decision.

“Five billion Spirit Stones for the third time!”

“Congratulations to the guest in room three for securing this treasure.”

“Now, please welcome the thirty-sixth auction item…”

The auction proceeded in an orderly fashion, and after the Void Spirit Crystals came several extremely rare High-Grade Spirit Materials, which sparked fierce competition among the various parties.

But in the end, they were all decisively secured by the individual in room three, with a financial capability that was overwhelmingly superior.

“So many Spirit Stones…”

“Who is the great power in that room?”

“Even the South Sea Sect and Mysterious Yin Island are not bidding anymore.”

“With such financial strength, if not from Central Plains, then it must be…”

“Could it be that those Cultivation Techniques earlier were sold by this person?”

“This…”

The crowd speculated, growing more anxious, and the atmosphere of the grand event became even more tense, as if a storm was about to break.

Luckily, this was East Lai Island, Bright Moon Pavilion’s East Lai Island, where under the pressure of Mahayana authority, the situation remained relatively stable.

And so…

As goods changed hands, the grand event finally came to an end.

“The East Lai Grand Event hereby concludes!”

“In a hundred years, it will be Bright Moon Pavilion’s once-in-a-millennium Bright Moon Event, where even more rare treasures will be auctioned. We welcome all distinguished guests to grace the occasion.”

Lu Mingyu bowed and bid farewell to the crowd.

Seeing this, the attendees also rose to their feet, eager to leave as if they were trying to escape from a flood or a fearsome beast.

There was no choice—after such an auction, it was often a feast for Robbing Cultivators, inevitably leading to a violent and bloody storm.

In past years, things were better; Bright Moon Pavilion, for the sake of its own reputation, would invariably protect and escort auction attendees, clearing away any Robbing Cultivators in the vicinity.

But now…

There might be a great battle of Integration Great Powers, and Bright Moon Pavilion’s strength will surely be tied up. I’m afraid they won’t be able to handle those little cats and dogs or the small fry anymore.

In face of such trouble, one must either swiftly distance oneself or stay on the island, under the protection of Bright Moon Pavilion.

Everyone made different choices, some left and some stayed, scattering like birds and beasts.

Lu Mingyu descended from the front of the stage, her lotus steps light, as she made her way to Room Number Three.

In the room, a lone man sat, his posture upright and his bearing stable, as unfathomable as the deep sea or a towering mountain.

“Xu Dao Friend!”

Lu Mingyu, carrying a jade tray in her hands, approached steadily. On the tray lay several items, all Magical Treasure grade storage bags.

“During this grand gathering, not a single one of your twenty-eight Cultivation Techniques failed to sell, totaling a sale of 128 billion, 350 million Spirit Stones. After deducting Bright Moon Pavilion’s commission and the thirteen treasures you subsequently bid on, you are left with 85 billion, 700 million Spirit Stones. As per your request, they have all been converted into Superior Grade Spirit Stones and top-tier Spirit Crystals.”

Lu Mingyu set down the jade tray, speaking gravely, “Please inspect them to see if there are any discrepancies.”

Xu Yang nodded and inspected them without ceremony. Only after confirming that everything was correct did he accept the storage bags, “Not a stone out of place; Bright Moon Pavilion truly is honest.”

“Our Bright Moon Pavilion has always been founded on honesty, deceiving neither young nor old!”

With a slight smile, Lu Mingyu continued, “The East Lai Gathering has come to a perfect conclusion. Now that the play has ended and the people have dispersed, will you, Dao Friend, enjoy a few days on East Lai Island, or…”

Her words were inquiring, as well as probing.

Xu Yang smiled, “I have important matters to attend to and cannot stay long. I shall take my leave now!”

Lu Mingyu’s gaze flickered, but she did not say much else, “Then take good care, Dao Friend. In a hundred years, at the next grand gathering, Bright Moon Pavilion eagerly awaits your return.”

“Of course!”

Xu Yang smiled lightly and left freely.

Lu Mingyu was left alone in the room, silent for a long time.

More than ten years ago, this “Xu Qingyang” had appeared out of nowhere, approached Bright Moon Pavilion, and consecutively auctioned off several High-Grade Cultivation Skills, as well as spending generously on various Spirit Materials, striking the pose of a nouveau riche who had dug up an Ancestral Cave and obtained an inheritance.

That alone would have been fine; Bright Moon Pavilion had encountered such nouveau riche, lucky individuals, before.

But…

This man’s daring was sky-high, becoming more and more excessive over time. The Cultivation Techniques he offered were increasing in number and tier. At this East Lai Gathering, he had even brought out twenty-eight techniques including the Return to Void Chapter and the Integration Chapter, as well as Fifth Rank and Sixth Rank skills.

Had he found an Immortal’s cave mansion or a Sect’s inheritance? So many Cultivation Techniques, so many skills—aside from lacking the Mahayana portion, they almost rivaled Bright Moon Pavilion’s accumulation over ten thousand years.

Furthermore, he used these techniques to get involved in the conflict between good and evil in the Southern Sea, leading the South Sea Sect and Mysterious Yin Island to race to the East Lai Gathering to put on a good show.

With such actions, wasn’t he afraid of dying?

Not to mention the South Sea Sect or Mysterious Yin Island, even their own Bright Moon Pavilion…

“This man, he’s unfathomable indeed!”

A light sigh arose, rippling into the form of a figure holding a dragon-headed cane, clearly an aged granny with white hair.

“Grand Ancestor!”

Lu Mingyu’s expression became solemn as she bowed deeply in respect.

The old Grand Ancestor paid her no mind and spoke to herself, “With such actions, this man must have something to rely on. Just before, even I could not discern his foundation.”

“This…”

Hearing this, Lu Mingyu was also taken aback.

This old Grand Ancestor was none other than the Mahayana Ancestor of her Bright Moon Pavilion, one of only three Mahayana Cultivators in the Southern Sea!

A Mahayana venerable who could not see through this man’s foundation?

Could it be that he was…

“But there’s no need to be alarmed.”

The old Grand Ancestor shook her head, speaking calmly, “Although he is profound, he doesn’t have a Mahayana Cultivation. Otherwise, he wouldn’t need to act this way. I couldn’t see his foundation because he must be protected by some Great Divine Power or an extremely valuable treasure.”

“So that’s how it is!”

With this realization, Lu Mingyu relaxed and said with a wry smile, “Nowadays, the world is on the brink of turmoil. The major sacred places of the Central Plains are vying for a great opportunity. Even our Southern Sea is not peaceful, with the conflict between the South Sea Sect and Mysterious Yin Island getting more intense. If there were another Mahayana presence… What exactly is his intention, and why is he acting in this way?”

The old Grand Ancestor shook her head, speaking serenely, “Whatever his intentions are, our Bright Moon Pavilion will not join this fray.”

“Yes!”

Lu Mingyu bowed in acknowledgment.

The old Grand Ancestor looked beyond the island, murmuring with a smile, “That young Li Cangwu is cultivating the Heavenly Sword method, possessing peerless talent. Coupled with the enmity formed with the Ninth Heaven Sword Pavilion in the past, it’s no wonder that the Ninth Heaven Sword Pavilion is covertly supporting Mysterious Yin Island and the South Sea Sect. This newcomer… he might be another party joining the power struggle?”

After speaking, she shook her head again, “Thus, the South Sea Sect is unlikely to act. Let that little ghost from Mysterious Yin Island do some probing, to see if this man’s foundation is solid or not. We will observe from the sidelines, not getting involved in any case.”

“Mingyu understands!”