The ruling power of the formerly mysterious Chu Domain, at this very moment, was once again shrouded in an even deeper veil of mystery.
Pills, treasures, and divine medicines that could extend one's lifespan, once acquired, were never sold by any faction unless absolutely necessary.
This was because these lifespan-extending treasures were far more valuable in the eyes of these major powers than ordinary riches.
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For a great power, treasures that extended lifespan were more than just a sign of their foundation.
In most eras, lifespan-extending treasures could help these major powers navigate awkward transitions or preserve a spark for the continuation of their lineage.
Therefore, while all the guests at the auction gazed with fervent eyes at the clump of Undying Divine Medicine resin,
they also harbored doubts in their hearts.
Why would the Governor Wu put such a precious lifespan-extending divine medicine up for auction? It defied common sense...
However, no matter how hard they wracked their brains, they could not comprehend that Wu Tao's purpose in establishing his faction was not to ensure the eternal legacy of his bloodline and reputation, but for revenge.
"The value of the resin from the Undying Divine Medicine is something everyone understands; I will not elaborate further."
"This clump of amber resin will have a starting bid of three hundred thousand spirit stones."
"With the resin of the Undying Divine Medicine, you possess the possibility of living another lifetime..."
"This is a golden opportunity that must not be missed. The auction now officially begins!"
"Four hundred thousand spirit stones!"
As soon as the words fell, someone immediately spoke, raising the bid directly to four hundred thousand spirit stones.
It was clear that everyone was excited about this piece of Undying Divine Medicine resin.
The first of the finale items had sent all the auction attendees into a frenzy.
At this moment, they seemed to have lost all reason.
A short while later, the price had already soared to seven hundred thousand spirit stones.
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And this price was merely the beginning.
A clump of Undying Divine Medicine resin, capable of preserving a family's lineage at a critical juncture, was enough to drive them to fight over it madly.
If not for the presence of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator guarding the place, the cultivators present would likely not have hesitated to resort to outright robbery.
"One million three hundred thousand spirit stones, once!"
"One million three hundred thousand spirit stones, twice!"
"One million three hundred thousand spirit stones, thrice..."
"Congratulations to Box No. 1 for acquiring this clump of Undying Divine Medicine resin!"
As You Meng's hammer struck, the first finale treasure was thus auctioned off.
"The Yi family is truly wealthy and powerful. They raised the bid by fifty thousand right from the start, catching us completely off guard!"
"We absolutely cannot miss the next finale item!"
Box No. 1 belonged to the current patriarch of the Yi family, Yi Tenglong. He had been silent, but the moment he bid, he increased the price by fifty thousand.
Because this jump was so drastic, everyone hesitated for a moment. It was precisely this moment of hesitation that caused them to miss their chance and lose the clump of Undying Divine Medicine resin.
"I knew you bunch of stingy people who like to haggle bit by bit would be stunned by my bid."
In Box No. 1, Yi Tenglong was in high spirits.
In his heart, spending one million three hundred thousand spirit stones for the Undying Divine Medicine resin was entirely worth it.
"If I miss this chance, who knows when the next one will appear, perhaps never in this lifetime."
"If I don't compete, it would be a disservice to myself."
"This Wu Tao, I don't know what he's thinking, putting such precious Undying Divine Medicine resin up for auction."
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"Next, we will begin the auction of the second finale treasure of the evening: the Spiritual Gathering Treasure, the Totem Pillar of Creation!"
A milky white pillar, intricately carved with mysterious patterns, was brought forward, emitting a terrifying spiritual energy.
In that instant, the entire auction hall transformed as if it were a blessed land.
"What a treasure!"
"Truly worthy of its name, the Totem Pillar of Creation, the foremost spiritual gathering artifact!"
"A truly remarkable item!"
In the cultivation world, cultivators often design spirit gathering formations or seek out spirit gathering treasures to accelerate their cultivation speed.
However, due to the differing treasures or spiritual materials used in the formations, the effects varied dramatically.
This Spiritual Gathering Treasure, the Totem Pillar of Creation, enjoyed immense fame throughout the cultivation world of Zi Prefecture.
It could be said that even without extensive promotion, it would incite madness among the masses.
With such an extremely precious treasure presented, many people doubted its authenticity.
However, the terrifying spiritual energy emanating from the Totem Pillar of Creation was undeniably real.
Thinking thus, they were put at ease.
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In reality, this item was indeed genuine.
The reason Wu Tao put it up for auction was purely because he was like a child buying his father's house – it wasn't his, so he didn't feel any heartache.
It turned out that this Spiritual Gathering Treasure, the Totem Pillar of Creation, was something Wu Tao had found from the Wu family after he had annihilated them.
"Bidding begins. The starting price is three hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones."
Upon hearing this price, many felt a pang of despair; this price left them without even the qualification to bid.
However, the seven prominent figures in the seven private boxes remained expressionless at this price, clearly unpressured.
This Spiritual Gathering Treasure, the Totem Pillar of Creation, differed from the previous item, the Undying Divine Medicine resin.
Regardless of how miraculous its effects, the Undying Divine Medicine resin could only be used by one person, and it was a one-time use.
However, this Spiritual Gathering Treasure, the Totem Pillar of Creation, could be used by multiple people simultaneously, and if properly preserved, it could last for eternity.
The Yi family, where Yi Tenglong resided, was arranged by Wu Tao to occupy Box No. 1 due to their strongest cultivation base.
The Mi family, whose strength was second only to the Yi family, was assigned to Box No. 2 by Wu Tao.
Similarly, Lu Xun was placed in Box No. 3 by Wu Tao.
Tuoba Ye was arranged in Box No. 4.
Yao Chen was in Box No. 5, and Kuerler, along with Xiao Xiaohong, were in Box No. 7.
"Seven hundred thousand spirit stones."
Following the precedent set by Yi Tenglong, Xiao Xiaohong in Box No. 7 doubled the price immediately, attempting to scare off others.
She was determined to obtain this Spiritual Gathering Treasure, the Totem Pillar of Creation.
However, the others were not fools. Yi Tenglong's tactic could only be used once.
After its first use, it would no longer be effective.
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"Tch, you think you can scare us? Little girl, you're dreaming. Eight hundred thousand spirit stones."
In Box No. 6, Kuerler, who had a long-standing feud with Xiao Xiaohong, first sneered, then immediately raised the price to eight hundred thousand.
However, before he could revel in his victory for long, Yi Tenglong, Mi Qirui, Lu Xun, Tuoba Ye, and Yao Chen also entered the bidding.
"Nine hundred thousand spirit stones..."
"One million spirit stones..."
"One million three hundred thousand spirit stones..."
"One million five hundred thousand spirit stones..."
In the blink of an eye, the price of this Spiritual Gathering Treasure, the Totem Pillar of Creation, had already soared to one million five hundred thousand spirit stones.
At this point, the speed of bidding began to slow down.
"My Kuerler bids one million eight hundred thousand. The Kuer family will take this Spiritual Gathering Treasure, the Totem Pillar of Creation!"
Kuerler's voice boomed from Box No. 6.
At this price point, a sudden increase of thirty thousand spirit stones placed considerable pressure on everyone.
It wasn't that they couldn't afford it, but rather that their primary objective for attending this auction was the low-grade spiritual treasure, the Heavenly Fiend Ring.
If they expended too many spirit stones and treasures beforehand, they would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage when competing for the low-grade spiritual treasure.
Therefore, everyone was being exceptionally cautious at this moment.
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"Our Xiao family bids two million spirit stones!"
Xiao Xiaohong declared loudly.
The others gave up their competition. Kuerler and Xiao Xiaohong already had a feud, and this time, their competition for this auction item had completely ignited their fury.
In the end, only these two remained in contention.
"Haha, little girl, admit defeat. Our Kuer family bids two million three hundred thousand spirit stones!"
With Kuerler's decisive bid, the entire auction hall fell into complete silence, including everyone present, Xiao Xiaohong included.
At this price, with their lingering concerns, they could no longer afford to continue.
You Meng, on stage, was more delighted than anyone.
As the auctioneer, she received a commission. Although it was only one percent, the sheer volume made up for it.
"Is there anyone else willing to bid!"
After You Meng's repeated inquiries thrice, and with no one else bidding, the Spiritual Gathering Treasure, the Totem Pillar of Creation, was successfully purchased by Kuerler.
"These established first-class families are indeed immensely wealthy!"
Wu Tao, seated within the array restrictions of the auction hall, finally showed a hint of a smile upon witnessing this.
With so many spirit stones, he could not only expand his Flying Sky Demon Wolf Legion but also establish a new elite corps.
If the clump of Undying Divine Medicine resin was merely the fuse, and the previous Spiritual Gathering Treasure, the Totem Pillar of Creation, was the spark that ignited it,
then the final finale treasure, the low-grade spiritual treasure Heavenly Fiend Ring, would be the focal point that detonated the entire event.
This was because over ninety-nine percent of the cultivators present at the auction had come specifically for this last finale treasure, the Heavenly Fiend Ring.
Many of the cultivators who had remained silent throughout the proceedings had their sights set on this very item.
"We are now auctioning the last finale treasure of this auction!"
"Due to the extreme preciousness of this finale treasure, it can only be personally safeguarded by our Governor Wu."
"Now, please welcome Governor Wu to the stage."
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