Accidentally invincible!-Chapter 249 - 0246: Sky Corpse Old Demon

"Sure enough, everyone here has deep pockets."

Lin Fan sighed deeply. The truly top-tier Immortal, Demon, and Devil sects were terrifying in their wealth and capabilities.

Things are valued for their rarity.

Now, two Divine Medicines had appeared altogether, but this one was the only one being auctioned. It could even help condense the Saint Immortal Body, enabling one to reach the True Immortal Realm in as short as two or three decades. With such a physique, even ascending to the Immortal Realm would likely make one among its elites.

His mother Wei You possessed four Ninth Grade Spirit Roots and one Immortal Grade Spirit Root.

By reason, she should also be a Saint Immortal Body.

But regrettably, she wasn’t.

At first, he didn’t know why, but upon seeing the Nine-colored Grass, he finally understood. Ordinary people with Ninth Grade Five Elements Spirit Roots wanting to condense the Saint Immortal Body required a Dharma Gate. Without such a method, it was impossible to succeed.

Lin Fan very much wanted the Nine-colored Grass. But alas... as someone living in poverty, he had to accept his reality.

He could only watch as the big shots contended fiercely for it.

At this moment.

The auction had entered a white-hot phase.

A few of the powerful figures who had been shouting fervently earlier had now fallen silent. At present, only a dozen or so great experts were still bidding, including the participation of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

The price had already climbed to seventeen billion Spirit Stones.

Ninth Grade Spirit Veins are typically the foundation upon which sects are established. Many major sects position their headquarters above a Ninth Grade Spirit Vein, using the Spiritual Energy emanating from it to nourish the sect and create a heavenly blessed land.

But now this price had clearly exceeded the limits of many of the prominent sects.

Spending so much on just one Divine Medicine, thereby plunging the sect into a resource shortage—this was not a particularly wise move.

Ordinary disciples, Inner Sect disciples, every single disciple—when considered individually, their monthly Spirit Stone consumption wasn’t much. But due to their sheer numbers, the total expenditure was an astronomical figure.

Not to mention the True Disciples, elders, and the Spirit Stones needed to maintain the operational costs of the sect. Just thinking about it sent chills down one’s spine.

The number of places requiring financial support was simply too many.

Lingnan Patriarch’s breathing grew increasingly heavy. His distress wasn’t because the Divine Medicine was being auctioned, but because the sheer amount of Spirit Stones involved was driving him insane.

How many Spirit Stones was this?

How many Dao Artifacts could be purchased?

How many Elixirs?

How many rare treasures?

Luckily, he hadn’t consumed the medicine back then. If he had, he surely would’ve lived in constant fear of being hunted down and refined into human Elixirs. Spirit Stones, on the other hand, were much better—walking around with them meant he had nothing to fear.

A person like Lingnan Patriarch, whose resolve was not firm, managing to cultivate to the True Immortal Realm was indeed an extraordinary feat.

Perhaps he had been hiding deep in some mountain forest, unintentionally aligning with the Heavenly Dao’s natural operations, extraordinarily fortunate to ascend to True Immortal power.

At this moment.

Huang Lier frowned deeply. The price was climbing ever higher, and if the current trend persisted, the auction would undoubtedly break the twenty-billion mark.

Though the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion’s business empire was vast, every treasure sold wasn’t acquired for free. After deducting expenses, the profits reaped from a single treasure were far less than one might imagine.

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From a private booth, a trembling voice declared. The speaker’s words quivered, as if unable to contain the fear of committing this much to the price—a battle for one Divine Medicine pushed to this extreme.

This was no longer an individual’s contest.

It had become a full-blown fight fueled by entire sects.

Lin Fan thoroughly enjoyed such scenarios. What an exhilarating auction! Though he wasn’t sure whether his Sect Leader had joined the fray, he doubted it—his understanding suggested the Sect Leader wouldn’t go to such lengths.

The Taiwu Immortal Sect was indeed a major force, but the sheer numbers of disciples within it might hinder its ability to gather this immense wealth.

How did those sects manage to accumulate so many Spirit Stones?

He couldn’t fathom.

Eventually, after a long bidding war.

The final price reached twenty-five billion, and the fervor finally cooled down—no one continued to raise their offers. The auction hall grew tranquil, though somewhat suffocating in atmosphere.

It felt as though a precious treasure had been seized by another, leaving the rest with simmering displeasure in their hearts.

"Congratulations to Booth Seven for securing this Divine Medicine." Mao Si, his throat red as he shouted jubilantly, announced ecstatically. He was thrilled, having just witnessed history.

Twenty-five billion Spirit Stones!

"Not bad. A two-point-five billion cut—nothing to scoff at." Lin Fan’s face lit up with a smile. Being an appraiser was undoubtedly a lucrative profession, especially as the sole person capable of identifying Divine Medicines. The market was entirely his.

At least, until no terrifying creatures emerged from the Forbidden Land, he was the only one who could recognize Divine Medicines.

With this commission, his personal wealth reached five billion Spirit Stones.

That made him a relatively affluent figure among individuals.

Huang Lier felt somewhat frustrated. The Heavenly Treasure Pavilion hadn’t won the Divine Medicine; the main reason was that the price exceeded their internal expectations. After all, the Forbidden Land was still there—they’d always aimed to obtain Divine Medicines directly from the Forbidden Land.

That way, no Spirit Stones would need to be spent.

Now that the auction ended.

Lin Fan had received his rightful commission.

Lingnan Patriarch dared not leave and opted to hide within the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, unwilling to venture anywhere else. Carrying immense wealth, he was genuinely fearful. As soon as he acquired his Spirit Stones, he rushed to purchase Dao Artifacts—six or seven of them, no less.

Although he didn’t possess the Divine Medicine.

The Spirit Stones with him were still problematic.

Thus, purchasing some Dao Artifacts was absolutely necessary.

If anyone dared come for him, he’d smash them to death with his arsenal of Dao Artifacts.

"Huang Xianzi, didn’t your Heavenly Treasure Pavilion also bid? Why did you give up in the end? Surely you don’t think spending twenty-five billion Spirit Stones for a Divine Medicine is unworthy? Planning on venturing into the Forbidden Land instead?" Lin Fan asked casually.

Huang Lier replied, "You’re absolutely correct, Master Lin. Spending twenty-five billion Spirit Stones to acquire a Divine Medicine is indeed feasible, but our Heavenly Treasure Pavilion’s operations are vast and require numerous Spirit Stones for circulation. We cannot afford to exhaust our resources on just one Divine Medicine."

"Especially with the Forbidden Land present, Divine Medicines can be obtained directly from there, saving us such exorbitant expenditure."

Their reasoning was flawless.

Upon closer thought.

It indeed made sense. The Forbidden Land lay unexplored.

Lin Fan remarked, "Huang Xianzi, such thinking is extremely risky. Aren’t you aware that your Heavenly Treasure Pavilion is teetering on the edge of doom by venturing there?"

"The dangers of the Forbidden Land—no one should understand them better than your Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. And yet, you still wish to risk everything for Divine Medicines?"

Huang Lier chuckled, saying, "Divine Medicines being hidden amidst danger is only natural, but as fate dictates, those predestined will obtain them. Lingnan Patriarch’s acquisition of the Divine Medicine shows he is a person of great fortune. No matter how treacherous the location, those with luck will always have chances."

Lin Fan knew he couldn’t stop the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion from walking towards disaster; perhaps they’d only turn back upon hitting the proverbial wall.

"Huang Xianzi, do you know which sect acquired the Divine Medicine in this auction?" Lin Fan asked.

Huang Lier shook her head. "That’s confidential. Master Lin is surely aware of Heavenly Treasure Pavilion’s rules. Revealing such information would harm our reputation."

Lin Fan didn’t press further.

As he strolled around the city, he noticed an odd tension in the air. It felt as though countless experts were using Divine Sense to scrutinize their surroundings.

No one knew who had won the Divine Medicine.

"Will this lead to a conflict where I can gain some rewards amidst the chaos? That wouldn’t be bad."

Lin Fan understood these powerful figures weren’t without their means.

Finding out who acquired the Divine Medicine might take effort.

But it shouldn’t pose impossible obstacles.

Thus, for now, he decided not to leave the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, instead staying here to await developments, hoping they’d bring opportunities for gain.

Ten days later.

Lin Fan suddenly opened his eyes wide. The tide was shifting—powerful figures in the city were all heading in one unified direction.

Had the Divine Medicine’s owner been identified?

Quickly, he left and rushed towards the distant commotion.

Beyond the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion’s boundaries.

Several streaks of light darted across the sky. Though they strove to restrain their aura, their overwhelming presence still leaked out.

"Sect Hierarch, subordinates have detected numerous creatures trailing us. They seem aware of our possession of the Divine Medicine. Could it be the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion breached their trust and sold our information?" an emaciated old man said coldly.

"No, these old fools have their ways. Discovering who obtained the Divine Medicine isn’t too difficult for them. Pay them no heed. If anyone dares come forward, they’ll face death," responded the figure identified as the Sect Hierarch—Heavenly Corpse Elder Demon.

A Demon Path expert, bizarre and unpredictable, legend had it that he originated from the corpse of an Immortal whose bones hadn’t decayed after countless years. Infused by Earth Evil Power, absorbing the essence of sun and moon, he eventually developed Spiritual Wisdom, becoming a Demon Path overlord.

Heavenly Corpse Elder Demon had expended immense resources to acquire the Divine Medicine. But as a renowned Demon Path expert, his wealth was vast—Spirit Stones posed no challenge. Furthermore, his frequent massacre of clans had made him richly abundant.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Heavenly Corpse Elder Demon halted mid-air, his gray stare sweeping across the horizon. "Since you all know I obtained the Divine Medicine, why stay in hiding? This behavior lacks the dignity of major sects—come out!"

His voice roared like thunder, chilling winds howling, shaking the heavens.

Towering corpse energy enveloped the heavenly vault.

For him, evasion was unlikely in such situations. Only by instilling overwhelming fear and fully asserting dominance could the pursuers retreat willingly.

Three old men stood beside him.

These three were his Vice Sect Hierarchs, True Immortal Realm experts personally nurtured by Heavenly Corpse Elder Demon.

This time, Heavenly Corpse Elder Demon came with absolute determination to secure the Divine Medicine. He had therefore brought along the three Vice Sect Hierarchs, knowing troubles would arise once the Divine Medicine was in his possession.

Suddenly, in the distant skies, figures emerged. Demonic flames surged, monstrous auras boiled.

No great Immortal sects had shown themselves—likely they deemed stealing unworthy and left their pride untouched, avoiding the embarrassment of being labeled as sect leaders of the Immortal Path acting like petty thieves.

This was probably their mentality.

"Heavenly Corpse Hierarch, we mean no harm. We merely wish for a close look at the Divine Medicine. Could you indulge this humble request?" a Demon Path expert said.

"Hahaha..." Heavenly Corpse Elder Demon let out a chilling laugh, his voice sharp and terrifying. "You all want the Divine Medicine? Then you better prove your worth. Spare me the useless talk."

Then, with a mere flip of his palm, the Divine Medicine radiated a glow and swirled within his grasp.

"The Divine Medicine is right here. Whoever wants it—come and take it!"

The Divine Medicine vanished.

Yet to the Demonic Path experts watching, it burned brightly in their minds.

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