Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor-Chapter 1196 - 1193: The Auction Begins!

Hearing Avanti’s words, this time it was Wang Chao’s turn to be shocked.

It turned out that Black Cloud Sect’s Du Huoyang and his disciple Tianye had also fallen victim.

Though this was merely a blow to Black Cloud Sect, far less disastrous than what befell Spiritual Spring Sect, it somewhat balanced Wang Chao’s mind.

Others hearing their conversation were also greatly shocked.

Although the cultivation civilization on the Greedy Wolf Star far surpasses Earth, its information sharing is tremendously lacking.

Therefore, most people present were unaware of the murder of Black Cloud Sect’s Du Huoyang and disciple, as well as the massacre of Spiritual Spring Sect.

Wang Chao temporarily set aside his verbal sparring with Zhao Ang, turning to Avanti with a bow.

"Taoist Brother Avanti, your Golden Cauldron Sect has the most advanced intelligence. Do you know the perpetrator? If you can provide viable clues, my Wang Chao is willing to owe you a favor!"

Upon hearing Wang Chao’s words, Avanti couldn’t help but narrow his eyes.

Though Spiritual Spring Sect has been exterminated, Wang Chao himself is also a Nascent Soul Late Stage Peak powerhouse. His favor is worth a fortune, more than mere gold could buy.

Zhao Ang pondered for a moment and made the same request as Wang Chao. As compensation, he too was willing to offer a favor. Additionally, he decided on the spot that for the next five years, all Magical Treasure and Spiritual Material needs of Black Cloud Sect would be procured from Golden Cauldron Hall.

Zhao Ang’s offered return was significantly more generous than Wang Chao’s. Even Avanti’s eyes curled up into crescent moons.

However, he is a shrewd businessman and did not immediately give any promises, merely saying he would do his utmost.

After all, whoever dared to eradicate the entire Spiritual Spring Sect and slay Black Cloud Sect’s Great Elder Du Huoyang is most certainly not to be trifled with. Until the situation is clearer, promises cannot be made carelessly lest trouble befall.

Listening to their conversation, Li Chen felt an inexplicable urge to laugh.

The real culprit was right in front of them, yet they were oblivious, engaging in monkey-like antics. How could it not be amusing?

However, the attention of everyone present was on Wang Chao, Zhao Ang, and Avanti, leaving Li Chen unnoticed.

After a while, a disciple of Golden Cauldron Hall hurried over, whispering a few words into Avanti’s ear.

Avanti nodded slightly, then turned to cup his hands toward Wang Chao and Zhao Ang.

"Gentlemen, the auction is about to begin. I must preside over the proceedings, so I will not accompany you. We can discuss your matters in detail after the auction ends!"

Wang Chao and Zhao Ang both nodded in succession, indicating their understanding.

Soon after, they both exchanged a resentful look, then returned to their respective seats.

The auction officially began!

"Now we’re auctioning the first item, Red Flame Battle Armor, a top-grade Spiritual Artifact of Fire Attribute, greatly beneficial to cultivators practicing the Fire Attribute Cultivation Method. The starting bid is thirty thousand top-grade Spirit Stones, with each increment being one thousand. Let’s begin!"

After a brief introduction of the auction item, Avanti directly announced the start of bidding.

As soon as he finished speaking, a stir erupted below.

Especially for the Fire Attribute cultivators, their eyes lit up with excitement.

With such a high-caliber defensive treasure, whether battling others or clashing with Demon Beasts, survival chances would significantly increase.

"Thirty-one thousand!"

A Fire Attribute cultivator eagerly made the first offer.

But before he finished speaking, someone else shouted a higher price.

"Thirty-two thousand!"

...

Ultimately, the Red Flame Battle Armor sold for fifty percent above the bid floor, at forty-five thousand top-grade Spirit Stones.

The buyer was a Golden Core Middle Stage Fire Attribute cultivator, who was visibly elated and promptly paid the Spirit Stones to take his prized possession away.

Clearly, securing the Red Flame Battle Armor had left him thoroughly satisfied.

Before he walked far, the second auction treasure was already presented atop the platform.

"Ice Spirit Pill, Water Attribute fifth-grade spiritual medicine, made primarily from the lotus seed of a millennial ice lotus, combined with thirty-five other precious Spiritual Materials. It holds miraculous effects for Water Attribute cultivators. For other attributes, except Fire Attribute, it still possesses notable benefits!"

"Starting bid is fifty thousand top-grade Spirit Stones, with each increment not less than one thousand. Bidding starts now!"

Previously it was the Fire Attribute cultivators who were in a frenzy, now it was the turn of Water Attribute cultivators to feel excited.

"Fifty-two thousand!"

"Fifty-three thousand!"

"Fifty-five thousand!"

...

The bidding prices skyrocketed like a rocket.

Li Chen had once refined this item for Ximen Qingxue. Though it’s also a Fifth-grade Pill, this particular Ice Spirit Pill was poorly purified, leaving many impurities. Its effects were severely compromised, incomparable to his version.

In fact, he made the Ice Spirit Pill not for Ximen Qingxue’s breakthrough but as candy for her to chew on at leisure.

To Li Chen, it was candy.

But to those cultivation families and sects, it was a rare Divine Medicine.

Ultimately, this Ice Spirit Pill was won by the eldest Miss of the Zhang family from Mystic Ice City, at double the premium.

Following that, several more treasures were auctioned consecutively.

But these items hardly piqued Li Chen’s interest, leaving him free to idly play around.

However, Ji Lingling appeared extremely excited; despite the Ji Family being a top-tier family in Tianyang City, they were far from comparable here.

Several of the treasures intrigued her greatly. But unfortunately, her finances were stretched thin, and she felt uneasy asking Li Chen, so she could only watch on with yearning.

"Now starting the auction of the second-to-last treasure, Phoenix Flame Grass, a Spirit Grass nurtured by the essence of flames absorbed by the Divine Bird phoenix during Nirvana Rebirth, capable of refining Third-grade Divine Medicine and holding miraculous revival effects for Fire Attribute cultivators."

"Starting bid at two hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones, each increment must not be less than ten thousand. Bidding starts now!"

No sooner had Avanti finished speaking than the venue erupted into a frenzy. Various clamors rose and fell, continuously echoing.

Especially Fire Attribute Quasi-Nascent Soul cultivators—having this Phoenix Flame Grass ensures breaking through bottlenecks to advance to the Nascent Soul Realm becomes an absolute certainty.

In no time, various sects, families, and even Loose Cultivators joined the commotion, competing in making offers, with many Fire Attribute Nascent Soul Great Powers also stirring.

Though the effects on them were not as crucial as for Quasi-Nascent Soul cultivators, they still held unimaginable power.

Moreover, these Nascent Soul Great Powers were not alone; who among them didn’t have a few direct heirs or disciples? Even if unsuitable for themselves, it could be prepared ahead for them...