Looking at their stunned expressions, Liu Zixuan sneered, "What? Chickening out?"

Tiger swallowed hard, "Not chickening out, just feeling it’s damn exciting. Following Brother Xuan, it’s hard not to grow."

"Yeah, with every encounter featuring such badass opponents, it’s truly about growing stronger between life and death," Jiang Yunxuan murmured along.

"Alright, stop complaining like a resentful wife. We’ve already offended such a powerful sect like the Kongshan Group, so why be afraid of one Gu Family?" Liu Zixuan shrugged slightly and walked directly into the Mandarin Duck Pavilion.

Seeing his calm demeanor, Jiang Yunxuan’s mouth twitched, "Liu Zixuan’s heart is big enough to hold the whole world!"

"That’s the attitude a strong person should have, unlike a fool like you," Tiger muttered disdainfully, following Liu Zixuan inside.

"Oh come on, you dumb tiger even dare to lecture me now?"

Inside the Mandarin Duck Pavilion.

Martial Artists gathered, all here for the grand finale treasure of this Ghost Market.

Of course, there were different levels among the martial artists. Today, aside from those from prestigious families and big sects, there were also some ordinary martial artists. They were self-aware, knowing they wouldn’t get the treasure, but they still wanted to have a look and see where the treasure would end up.

Liu Zixuan looked around, "For this Mandarin Duck Pavilion auction, none of the Six Gates people showed up, quite strange."

Jiang Yunxuan was surprised, not expecting Liu Zixuan to know about the Six Gates matters, and grinned, "I just heard some news in the Ghost Market. The auction items this time have already surpassed the Six Gates’ control range and were independently provided by the Ghost Market, not assisted by the Six Gates, so they didn’t show up."

Tiger immediately said, "It’s probably not that they didn’t want to assist, but they couldn’t. Back when Brother Xuan caused a stir in the Celestial Capital, the Six Gates’ Primordial Qi was damaged and surely hasn’t recovered yet!"

Jiang Yunxuan’s mouth twitched a few times at hearing this, "How come you’ve offended every major figure?"

Liu Zixuan shrugged slightly, "Blame me, huh?"

At this moment, a beautiful woman named Wen Shan took the stage and, after a brief introduction, began the Mandarin Duck Pavilion auction!

"Ladies and gentlemen, I believe you all know the theme of this auction, so I won’t waste any more words. Now let’s bring out our first auction item."

As Wen Shan spoke, two other beautiful women holding a wooden tray walked onto the stage.

"This auction item is called the Brocade Knife. It is 1.5 meters long, 12 centimeters wide, and was once the weapon of the Qiluo Sect Leader. I won’t elaborate on the Qiluo Sect, but that Sect Leader was a Half-Step Emperor Realm existence. This knife accompanied him in battles across the land, impregnated with the Half-Step Emperor Realm aura of numerous Qiluo Sect Leaders. For martial artists who use knives and aspire to break through to the Emperor Realm with their sword techniques, this has great significance."

As Wen Shan finished speaking, many martial artists below the stage became excited.

After all, there was virtually no Emperor Realm individual here, but quite a few were close. If there was the slightest chance to break through to the Emperor Realm, they wouldn’t give it up.

So after this auction item was introduced, many clenched their fists, ready to compete.

"The starting bid for this auction item is two million, with each increment no less than one hundred thousand." Wen Shan concluded and struck the nearby gong.

"Two and a half million!"

"Two point six million!"

"Three million!"

The bidding was exceptionally fierce.

However, Liu Zixuan’s side showed no reaction. Among them, only Zhao Yi used knives, and the Celestial Spirit Saber was much more powerful than the Brocade Knife, so even if they obtained it, it would be of no use.

After rounds of bidding, the Brocade Knife settled at a price of one million one hundred and sixty thousand, ultimately going to a burly martial artist.

"The appetizer is over; the following auction items should be more interesting!" Liu Zixuan murmured meaningfully.

"Indeed, the Mandarin Duck Pavilion auction often doesn’t have many items, but each is the cream of the crop. These upcoming items will likely stir up a storm!" Jiang Yunxuan muttered.

Saying this, everyone looked toward Wen Shan again.

Wen Shan stepped to the center of the stage once more, "Now for the second auction item. This one is somewhat special and consists of two books!"

"Books?" the crowd voiced their curiosity simultaneously.

"The first one is called the Star Map, a chart depicting countless stars, containing seven small arrays and one large array, invaluable to martial artists studying arrays. It’s no exaggeration to say that mastering these seven small arrays and one large array makes one unbeatable in the same Realm!"

"The second book, related to the Star Map, is the Star Constellation Scripture! The contents are likewise diverse, encompassing nearly all aspects of Mysticism, including arrays, Qimen Dunjia, and Zhou Yi Trigrams. The Star Constellation Scripture is also known as one of the legendary books!"

"Brother Xuan, I must get that Star Constellation Scripture."

Upon hearing Wen Shan’s introduction, Gu Yu was immediately excited, clutching Liu Zixuan’s arm in excitement, "That Star Constellation Scripture is the legendary book my master mentioned. If I obtain it, in time, even unraveling Celestial Secrets would be within reach!"

"That amazing?" Tiger asked in surprise.

"Of course. My master said the Star Constellation Scripture covers everything and is considered one of the ancient legendary books!" Gu Yu said proudly.

Liu Zixuan nodded, "Perfect, you take the Star Constellation Scripture, and I’ll take the Star Map!"

Concerning arrays, Liu Zixuan has some minor accomplishments, but through repeatedly using the Nine Transformations of Qiankun or the Nine Dragon Array, he realized the true essence of arrays is one word: change!

Regular arrays rely on the Array Base or Array Eye to launch attacks or open defenses. But if the Array Base and Array Eye are fixed, they are bound to be easily broken.

However, if an array changes with the heart of the practitioner, it won’t be easily broken, and that is true strength!

With the Star Map containing so many arrays, Liu Zixuan felt it could enhance his knowledge in arrays!

Hearing it involved arrays, many martial artists lost interest. After all, they already struggled with studying common cultivation techniques; how could they be distracted by arrays?

Despite this, Liu Zixuan wasn’t particularly happy, feeling somewhat troubled instead.

To know, those who practice arrays are very few, but each is a genius among geniuses, terrifying figures in major sects. Competing with these people for the Star Map is extremely challenging!