Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar-Chapter 179 - 172: Phoenix Creek Tutelage! Shattered Sword’s Edge!
The Skyhawk Auction was a large-scale auction house located in Phoenix River Town, where the Phoenix Creek Sect resided. It was rumored to be backed by one of the nine Phoenix Creek Tutelage.
The nine Phoenix Creek Tutelage were equivalent to the six Tao Species of the Demon Clan’s Holy Land.
The trend of this era was the Human Race!
Today’s Skyhawk Auction was undoubtedly the most explosive one in the past three months. The spacious hall bustled with people, the cacophony of voices vexing.
Power Tao Hong Yuan stood outside the venue, silently assessing the grandeur of the building, which resembled a giant eagle’s nest.
At this moment, Hong Yuan wore a mask and a black, hooded robe; even his physique and facial features were disguised with Bone Shrinking Skill and makeup.
Of course, this was not his Original Body, but his Incarnation of Power Tao.
Gazing upon the eagle-nest-like structure before him, Hong Yuan’s eyes flashed with contemplation.
Eagle’s nest, Skyhawk. It seems the big boss behind the Skyhawk Auction must be Liu Mantang, one of the nine Phoenix Creek Tutelage who controls the Eagle Immortal Blessed Land.
Eagle Immortal Blessed Land... Master’s and Wushang’s regret. I’ll have to wait a bit longer; I must complete things one by one.
Hong Yuan stared silently at the Skyhawk sculpture and then stepped into the eagle’s nest building.
Within his capabilities, he didn’t mind putting in the effort to fulfill his master’s and senior brother’s regrets.
After all, his master and senior brothers had helped him a lot, paving the path for his future and allowing him to grow safely.
But all this had to be based on not endangering his own safety.
The example of Si Mayi has taught me that while being skilled in battle is useful, it isn’t all-important. To live steadily and outlast numerous strong opponents—that is the greatest victory!
Upon entering the auction house’s interior, the noise noticeably decreased.
As Hong Yuan arrived in the A-level area, it became even quieter.
Sitting in a forward position at the auction, Hong Yuan feigned laziness, leaning back while actually casting sidelong glances, gathering information about his surroundings.
Numerous Martial Artists clad in black robes were in the vicinity, and not a few Martial Artists were present showing their true faces.
As Hong Yuan continued to scan the environment, a sudden commotion erupted within the auction house.
"Long Zhandu! Long Zhandu actually came! It seems he’s here for that incomplete Divine Power Jade Tube!"
"What?! The one known as Little Wolf Saint, Long Zhandu?"
"Yes, that’s him, one of the nine Phoenix Creek Tutelage, considered to be the next Slave Tao Martial Saint."
"It’s said that a certain True Disciple, relying on his cultivation, bullied his junior brothers and sisters without martial virtue. Long Zhandu willingly accepted punishment to enter Four Prisons Cave Heaven yet still brutally killed the offender on the Phoenix Roaring Battlefield. Truly domineering and protective of his own," the crowd whispered.
The crowd buzzed, everyone stretching their necks and looking towards the commotion.
In an era devoid of Martial Saints, the nine Phoenix Creek Tutelage were second only to the Sect Master, their status more esteemed than most Elders.
Amidst the crowd’s anticipation, Long Zhandu strode in with his head held high.
Long Zhandu was slim with a lean face. Yet, as he walked forward, Hong Yuan felt an almost suffocating sensation, as if targeted by thousands of ferocious wolves.
Long Zhandu looked around, and the noisy venue fell silent instantly, eerily so.
Hong Yuan narrowed his eyes, closely watching the man and woman following behind Long Zhandu.
The man and woman were none other than Xiao Youjun and Xu Haisheng, with whom he had some grievances.
That’s Xiao Youjun, isn’t it? How did she end up looking like that? Hong Yuan couldn’t understand. She’s dressed up like some Worm Master from the Southern Border; it’s a bit weird.
Xiao Youjun, dressed like a Worm Master from the Southern Border, closely followed Long Zhandu’s steps as they headed to the second floor of the auction house.
The second floor of the auction house was reserved for VIP seats, frequently visited by True Disciples from the Phoenix Creek Sect.
CLACK!
A string of large red lanterns above the auction lit up in succession, illuminating the auction stage brightly.
Under countless gazes, a dazzling woman dressed in a purple cheongsam moved gracefully and ascended the auction stage.
Her curvaceous and ample figure, accentuated by the purple cheongsam, appeared incredibly alluring, eliciting heavy breathing from several corners of the room.
"Hee hee, hello everyone. Luan Ji knows the purpose of your visit. So, the usual opening acts will be briefly set aside for now," Luan Ji said with a cheerful smile, her gaze occasionally drifting toward Long Zhandu on the second floor.
It was evident her actions were influenced by a directive from someone behind the scenes, as she changed the usual procedure to show favor towards Long Zhandu.
As she spoke, Luan Ji tapped the table, and the lights dimmed significantly. She bent forward slightly and retrieved a cracked golden jade tube.
Gazing at the golden jade tube, the attendees’ eyes burned with fervor.
Hong Yuan was no exception.
Divine Power! To auction off even an incomplete Divine Power... Hong Yuan marveled inwardly, deeply impressed by the Skyhawk Auction’s vast resources.
The Cold Moon Seal Divine Power and the Ten Thousand Heavy Water Divine Power were the trump cards of his Ice Armor Python Avatar, belonging to the Demon Clan’s extremely profound cultivation content.
Currently, he could only decipher some Demon Skills, allowing for interoperability between Demon Skills and Cultivation Techniques.
Divine Power... I must cultivate it through Divine Skill Talisman seeds; self-cultivation is too difficult.
"The Divine Power Jade Tube offered this time comes from the Four Oceans Lake Blessed Land and contains a Slave Tao Divine Power legacy," Luan Ji said with a smile, speaking slowly. "Although its rank has fallen to the Human-level due to damage, it’s not impossible for it to rise back to the Earth-level."
The Martial Artists in the venue stared at the golden jade tube with fervent eyes, yet, surprisingly, no clamor or discussion arose.
They all understood that this Divine Power Jade Tube was not for them to compete over; it was for those True Disciples and important figures of the Phoenix Creek Sect on the second floor.
"The Divine Power Jade Tube. Auction price: one hundred Immortal Nuance Stones!" Luan Ji announced with an ever-present smile.
At those words, Hong Yuan’s eyebrows shot up.
Immortal Nuance Stones are the currency used for trade among Martial Saints and Demon Saints. Rich with Immortal Nuance energy, they can help Saint-level individuals quickly condense their Immortal Nuance.
Only a Cave Heaven Blessed Land that has endured great calamities and the lands where black soil meets white skies can produce Immortal Nuance Stones.
One Immortal Nuance Stone is equivalent to hundreds of millions of Energy Stones, yet no one would exchange Immortal Nuance Stones for Energy Stones.
Because there is a difference between the holy and the mundane!
In other words, Hong Yuan didn’t even have the qualifications to compete.
It seems auctions are also a place where one can broaden their horizons, huh... Hong Yuan reflected.
The price Luan Ji called out was quickly surpassed by someone on the second floor.
"One hundred and ten Immortal Nuance Stones!"
"One hundred and thirty Immortal Nuance Stones!"
"One hundred and fifty Immortal Nuance Stones!"
"..."
The sounds of bidding from the second floor were incessant. Listening to the escalating prices, Hong Yuan was astonished and couldn’t help but gulp.
The value of a Divine Power seemed far greater than he had imagined; otherwise, it wouldn’t have incited such fierce competition among so many True Disciples.
Listening to the competitive bidding of the True Disciples, a smile emerged on Hong Yuan’s face.
Because he had already obtained two Divine Powers; all he needed were the corresponding Divine Skill Talisman seeds or a medium, and his Original Body could also cultivate the Divine Powers of his Ice Armor Python Avatar.
He’d really been carried by the Ice Armor Python this time!
"Six hundred Immortal Nuance Stones!"
A robust and powerful voice resonated throughout the auction house, suddenly silencing it.
Long Zhandu!
Long Zhandu had made his move.
The other True Disciples on the second floor were awed by either Long Zhandu’s martial prowess or his financial power.
As if by tacit understanding, they all fell silent.
"Six hundred Immortal Nuance Stones, going once..." Luan Ji slowly tapped the gavel; no one in the hall spoke.
She tapped it again; still, no one spoke.
Luan Ji sighed softly in her heart, a hint of regret on her face; the deterrent power of the nine Phoenix Creek Tutelage was even greater than she had imagined.
And so, this damaged Slave Tao Divine Power Jade Tube was taken by Long Zhandu.
After receiving the Divine Power Jade Tube, Long Zhandu left the Skyhawk Auction without any hesitation, accompanied by his junior sister Xiao Youjun.
Of the Skyhawk Auction’s many treasures, only this single item had caught his eye.
Truly imposing. This is the power of a top-tier Phoenix Creek Disciple... Hong Yuan inwardly praised. A man should be like this; outlive the previous generation of seniors, and then it will be my turn to be imposing.
Afterward, the auction returned to its normal course, to the routine it had followed before.
The auction continued with elixirs, Instruments, and Formations. On average, every five items were interspersed with one rare treasure.
However, after witnessing the financial might displayed by the Phoenix Creek Sect’s True Disciples, the subsequent item auctions seemed somewhat meager.
Hong Yuan quietly observed, waiting for a fifth-order Instrument to appear.
Finally, after an hour had passed.
Luan Ji delicately parted her pearly teeth, her gentle voice saying, "The broken fifth-order Instrument, the Wave Rain Sword. Though damaged, its recorded Energy Array Runes still surpass those of fourth-order Instruments. If the smithing technique is adept, its return to the fifth-order is not impossible."
Gazing at the broken sword blade on the auction stage, Hong Yuan’s eyes gleamed, and joy spread across his face.
All he needed was the essence of an Instrument; a broken fifth-order sword blade also met his requirements.
He had budgeted five million Energy Stones, but if he could spend fewer Energy Stones to achieve the same effect, that would be all too perfect!
"The broken fifth-order Instrument, the Wave Rain Sword. Starting bid: two hundred thousand Energy Stones!" Luan Ji announced with a beaming smile.
