Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 224 - 210: Primordial Magnetic Divine Light

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Lu Qingfeng had already bid the Sensing Bead up to the highest price of 68 Spirit Stones.

No one else bid for the time being.

If it continued like this until the end of the auction, the Sect Magic Artifact would belong to Lu Qingfeng.

However, the first auction of the day would last at least two hours. The likelihood of someone else bidding during that time was extremely high.

Lu Qingfeng, with his deep pockets, had his heart set on getting it and wasn't anxious.

After marking it, he continued looking through the other items up for auction. He bid on anything that caught his eye, occasionally throwing out one or two Middle-level Techniques to exchange for Spirit Stones.

Time flew by in this way.

Lu Qingyu was also looking on the side when suddenly, he lifted his head and nudged Lu Qingfeng, saying, "Big brother, quick, look."

Lu Qingfeng lifted his head from the vast array of items.

He saw streaks of light flickering, enveloping several cultivators as they descended from beyond the sky, alighting on the innermost islands.

"What powerful auras."

"Jiedan True Men!"

Lu Qingfeng squinted slightly as his Daluo Cave Temple gaze swept over them, discerning their cultivation levels.

Among these people, there were as many as seven Jiedan True Men.

There were also quite a few Spirit Void Stage Cultivators, each with an extraordinary bearing.

"These are influential figures from within tens of thousands of miles, including Jiedan True Men from the Four Sects of Giant Spirit Mountain, as well as independent practitioners."

Zhou Yuan also noticed the commotion up front and spoke up.

Having ventured out from the Juyun Mountain Range, Lu Qingfeng was also familiar with the situation in the surrounding tens of thousands of miles.

This Earth Realm, located to the southwest of Biyang Lake, was also known as the Xuanyuan Realm, largely owing to the Xuanyuan Sect's strength.

Of course.

This was simply what some cultivators and sects referred to it as, with no real territorial or boundary demarcations. It was merely a convenient customary designation.

Within Xuanyuan Realm, the Righteous Force saw the Xuanyuan Sect as the most esteemed, with numerous Jiedan True Men within their ranks.

Besides the Xuanyuan Sect.

There were the Four Saint Sects of Giant Spirit Mountain, Dawn Sword Sect, Nine Tripods Sect, and Danxia Villa - four major sects, each with Jiedan True Men in residence, competing yet interconnected.

Together, they managed to keep the Xuanyuan Sect from underestimating them.

The seven Jiedan True Men that just alighted included four belonging to the Four Sects of Giant Spirit Mountain.

The other three were well-known independent practitioners from far and near.

The Xuanyuan Auction held once every ten years, apart from surefire participation from the Four Sects of Giant Spirit Mountain, also attracted independent practitioners.

However, Righteous and Demon Sects do not stand together, humans and demons do not coexist.

Despite the Xuanyuan Auction's great influence, it would not attract the participation of Demon Sects, Demon Clan forces, or cultivators.

The aforementioned sects that refer to the area as the 'Xuanyuan Realm' exclude another part which constitutes the Demon Sects and Demon Clan.

Biyang Lake was divided into humans, demons, and spirits, with chaos and disorder, and none of them got along.

"It all comes back to the Xuanyuan Sect."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head, preparing to withdraw his gaze when he noticed another array of spirit lights.

"The Xuanyuan Sect."

"The Xuanyuan Sect has arrived!"

As soon as Zhou Yuan saw the direction of the newcomers, he immediately spoke.

Lu Qingfeng glanced towards them and saw that the two people leading them were a man and a woman.

The woman was dressed in white, with a slender figure, carrying a Silver Frost Treasure Sword on her back, looking to be in her early thirties.

The man was tall and burly, with a righteous face, wearing a Mang Long Robe — his aura was unmatched.

A middle-aged appearance.

Following the two of them were more than a dozen Spirit Void Practitioners.

"Nolan Xun, the Master of Silver Frost Peak."

"Kou Xuan, the Hall Master of Luo Zhen Hall."

Zhou Yuan looked at the two leaders and clicked his tongue, "I didn't expect that the ones presiding over and anchoring the auction this time would be these two."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingfeng looked towards Zhou Yuan.

Lu Qingyu was even more quick-witted, sensing something unusual from the conversation. He glanced at the two leaders of the Xuanyuan Sect, then turned to Zhou Yuan and asked softly, "Senior Zhou, do these two have an emotional entanglement?"

Zhou Yuan stroked his beard, chuckled, and said, "It is said that the Master of Silver Frost Peak was unparalleled in her youth, with many admirers. Hall Master Kou was one of them. However, the Master of Silver Frost Peak had her heart set on the current Sect Leader True Man of the Xuanyuan Sect and had no feelings for Hall Master Kou. And yet, the Xuanyuan Sect Leader was devoted to the Master of Jade Pillar Peak."

"..."

Lu Qingfeng pursed his lips, uninterested.

Lu Qingyu, on the other hand, was very interested, his eyes shining brightly as he asked, "And what about the Master of Jade Pillar Peak? Does she have someone she likes?"

"The Master of Jade Pillar Peak is dedicated to the path and has no interest in romantic affairs."

Zhou Yuan shook his head.

"I see."

Lu Qingyu looked somewhat disappointed. "What a pity. Just like big brother."

Lu Qingyu glanced at Lu Qingfeng, muttering under his breath.

Lu Qingfeng stayed as still as a mountain with his eyes fixed in contemplation.

In the sky.

Silver Frost Peak Master Nolan Xun and Luo Zhen Hall Master Kou Xuan descended into the air.

Nolan Xun's face was cold as frost, not uttering a single word.

Every Xuanyuan Auction gathered cultivators from all directions, becoming a grand occasion for the Xuanyuan Sect. To prevent any accidents, the Sect would always send a Peak Master True Man to preside.

This time.

It was the turn of Nolan Xun, the Master of Silver Frost Peak.

As for Kou Xuan.

Being the Hall Master of Luo Zhen Hall, he was the one in charge of the previous auctions, inextricably linked to these events.

Kou Xuan smiled at Nolan Xun, who nodded slightly in response.

Immediately.

Kou Xuan stepped forward and announced loudly, "The Xuanyuan Auction has been held for one hundred and ninety-six editions; this will be the one hundred and ninety-seventh. We thank everyone for coming."

"Kou will not waste words anymore."

"The auction begins!"

Kou Xuan evidently had experience, knowing everyone was looking forward to the next act of the auction without any dallying. With a grand gesture, he directly declared the start of the auction.

Then, he cupped his fists and bowed towards the four directions, especially towards the seats of the seven Jiedan True Men.

Only then did he and Nolan Xun land on the inner island.

The auction.

At last, it began.

...

The plot of the auction followed a similar pattern.

It was nothing more than introducing the lot, starting the bidding, and the conclusion of the bid.

Lu Qingyu watched with great interest.

Lu Qingfeng would glance at each item, and if it wasn't of interest, he would continue browsing the second-tier lots.

But if he was interested, he did not skimp on Spirit Stones.

The Xuanyuan Auction was divided into ten sessions, each session featuring an opening and a closing marquee lot, either of the highest value or the most peculiar.

For this first session.

The opening lot was a Cold Lizi, refined from deep-sea Xuan Crystals, capable of deflecting myriad fires.

Not much use in combat but indispensable for exploring peculiar lands. Its value varied from person to person; if needed, one would willingly pay a hundred or a thousand Spirit Stones. If not, even a few dozen Spirit Stones would seem too much.

The starting bid was fifty Spirit Stones.

Eventually, it sold for three hundred Spirit Stones, which was average.

However, the final marquee lot of the session was extremely popular.

[Technique: Primordial Magnetic Divine Light (Incomplete)]

[Grade: High-level]

[Description: Inherited from the Northern Realm Void Sect, it is said to be capable of overcoming all Five Elements. Currently incomplete, containing only the postnatal, Foundation Establishment, and Spirit Void Level spells.]

"Primordial Magnetic Divine Light."

Lu Qingfeng's eyes shone with interest.

He had been searching for such Techniques, even attempting to integrate similar Techniques using the Five Elements. Many low-level and middle-level Techniques he acquired were by-products of this process of deriving the Secret Technique.

But the results were mediocre at best.

In the end, he only developed 'Primordial Magnetic Destruction Sword Qi'.

[Technique: Primordial Magnetic Destruction Sword Qi]

[Grade: High-level]

[Derivation Technique: Five times enhancement, four times Fusion]

[Description: Five Elements Sword Qi enhanced and fused to derive the Primordial Magnetic Power, overcoming all Five Elements]

Both claimed to 'overcome all Five Elements', but Primordial Magnetic Destruction Sword Qi was a product of fusion and enhancement, with limited potential and more aimed at destruction and offensive aspects.

If he could obtain 'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light' and fuse it with 'Primordial Magnetic Destruction Sword Qi'.

There might be unexpected effects.

"… High-level Techniques are hard to find in the world. This 'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light,' although incomplete, can be a trump card beneath the Jiedan Realm. If it can be completed, even in the Jiedan Realm, it can overcome any opponent."

"Alright."

"Without further ado."

"The starting bid for 'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light' is five hundred Spirit Stones, with each increment not less than one Spirit Stone, let the bidding start now."

The auctioneer spoke with vigor and compelling allure.

The bidding started.

"Five hundred and one."

"Five hundred and two."

"Five hundred and five."

...

As usual, the initial bidding was fierce.

Although 'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light' only contained techniques up to the Spirit Void Stage, even in the entire Xuanyuan Realm, Jiedan True Men were scarce. To a Spirit Void Stage Cultivator, 'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light' had no difference from a complete high-level Technique.

The temptation of a high-level Technique was enormous.

The psychological threshold for bidders was also very high.

The bid soared swiftly to eight hundred, with no signs of slowing.

"A middle-level Technique can start with a bid of two hundred Spirit Stones in the Xuanyuan Sect."

"Even if this 'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light' is incomplete, it's no problem to fetch eight or nine hundred Spirit Stones."

Lu Qingfeng pondered and ultimately decided not to bid.

Compared to Cultivation Techniques and abilities, there are places where Spirit Stones should be spent more in reality, such as various Spiritual Medicines and Refining Materials.

The former can be sought from the game and benefit real-life practices.

But the latter cannot be brought out from the game at all.

Put good steel to good use.

Although 'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light' is rare, after all considerations, there was no need to bid.

Lu Qingfeng restrained himself.

'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light' was finally sold for nine hundred and twenty Spirit Stones to Danxia Villa of Giant Spirit Mountain.

"Danxia Villa is famous for its Alchemy Technique and all sorts of profound Techniques, with many gifted individuals in Techniques. Securing 'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light' this time not only gives more options to Spirit Void Stage Cultivators, but if they could complete this high-level Technique, it could become another Sect Suppressing Technique for Danxia Villa."

Zhou Yuan looked on enviously.

With only two middle-level Techniques in the Luoxia Sect, an incomplete high-level Technique like this would have been a significant boost to both his strength and that of the Luoxia Sect.

Yet, the astronomical price of nine hundred and twenty Spirit Stones was daunting.

There were quite a number of sects and cultivators like the Luoxia Sect.

Wanting to buy but unable to afford it.

On the contrary, it was Danxia Villa that managed to bid successfully for 'Primordial Magnetic Divine Light'. The incomplete high-level Technique didn't strongly impact its capabilities, but with its wealth and expertise in alchemy, Danxia Villa ultimately won the bid.

...

The first session of the auction concluded perfectly.

The Cultivators dispersed and left the venue, Lu Qingfeng stared at the list in front of him for a moment, executed a series of operations, and then waved his hand to sprinkle over a thousand Spirit Stones. The Spirit Stones disappeared, and then numerous items fell from the sky.

All were items that Lu Qingfeng won from the second-tier lots.