Chapter 1374
Azure Dragon Yi Wood Azure Abyss Lotus Seed
Hime nodded slightly, her tone indifferent.
"Please go to the backstage area later to settle the account and collect your auction items."
Daoist Xieyang nodded slightly, a satisfied smile on his face. He didn't get up, but gave a wink to the disciple beside him. The disciple then got up and walked towards the backstage to settle the immortal stones and receive the divine trace purple gold.
On the high platform, Hime raised her hand and waved, and the divine mark purple gold was enveloped in a beam of spiritual light and sent backstage.
Then, the second item slowly appeared. It was a verdant immortal herb, with spiritual light flowing across its leaves, emitting a rich medicinal fragrance. Just one breath was enough to refresh the mind and body, and make one's spiritual energy flow more smoothly.
"This is the Emerald Cloud Grass, a top-grade immortal herb that has been cultivated for a thousand years. It can be used to refine the Emerald Cloud Pill, which can help cultivators in the Void Refining Realm break through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm. The starting bid is ten immortal stones."
As Riji introduced the event, the cultivators in the room became active again, bidding against each other, and the price climbed all the way up.
In the end, the Emerald Cloud Grass was auctioned off for eighteen immortal stones to a cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm.
The barter tournament has officially entered its most intense phase, with one rare and precious item after another making its appearance, including Dao artifacts containing powerful Dao energy and immortal herbs and elixirs that can aid in cultivation.
There were rare minerals and spiritual materials, as well as cultivation techniques, secret manuals, and jade slips containing supernatural powers—a dazzling array of items, everything imaginable.
The cultivators in the arena were bidding continuously, creating a lively and extraordinary scene. The price of immortal stones was repeatedly refreshed, leaving everyone speechless.
Ye Yang remained seated, keeping calm and not easily participating in the bidding.
He would only occasionally glance at the items on the stage, and if he came across some low-grade spiritual materials that would be useful to the disciples of the Flying Heaven Sect, he would bid on them without spending much immortal stone.
Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, three hours had gone by, and most of the items on the stage had already been auctioned off.
Many cultivators successfully bid on their desired treasures, their faces beaming with satisfaction. However, some cultivators, lacking sufficient funds, failed to acquire their desired treasures and were filled with disappointment.
Just then, Hime's expression turned solemn. She raised her hand and waved it, and a dazzling green light shone from the restriction in the center of the platform.
Amidst the green light, a lifelike dragon-shaped embryo, entirely emerald green in color, slowly floated in the void.
The embryo was about half a foot in size, surrounded by a rich life force of Yi wood and dragon energy, with faint dragon roars emanating from it, exuding a domineering yet pure aura.
Just by getting close, one can feel a powerful life force.
"coming!"
Ye Yang's heart tightened, and he leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed on the dragon-shaped embryo, a hint of fervor and anticipation flashing in them.
He knew that his core objective for this trip—the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo—had finally made its appearance.
Chapter Six: Azure Dragon Fails, Lotus Seeds Succeed
The moment the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo appeared, the entire Glazed Palace fell into a deathly silence. All the cultivators' eyes were fixed on the emerald green dragon-shaped embryo, a hint of greed flashing in their eyes, and their breathing became rapid.
The rich vitality of the Yi Wood element and the vast dragon energy attracted every cultivator present like a magnet.
Even those peak-level ancestors of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm couldn't help but have a glint in their eyes and their expressions become solemn.
"Such rich dragon energy! Such pure vitality of Yi wood! Is this the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo? It truly lives up to its name!"
"If I could obtain this Azure Dragon Divine Embryo, I could directly break through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, and in the future, I would have the potential to reach the Mahayana Realm and become a top expert in the starry sky!"
"The Azure Dragon Divine Embryo is a top-grade celestial treasure, a once-in-a-millennium event. No matter the cost, I will obtain it today!"
After a moment of deathly silence, the entire arena erupted in excitement, with countless cultivators discussing amongst themselves, rubbing their hands together, and preparing to bid.
Those powerful figures at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm experienced a surge in their auras, showing a subtle tendency to confront each other, instantly making the atmosphere tense.
Hime raised her hand, signaling everyone to be quiet, and her cool voice rang out again.
"Fellow Daoists, this is the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo, an acquired Azure Dragon embryo of Yi Wood, containing pure Yi Wood power and dragon energy. It can help peak Yuan Shen Realm cultivators directly break through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm. Those with exceptional talent can even refine the dragon energy and condense the Azure Dragon Dao Foundation, laying the groundwork for breaking through to the Mahayana Realm in the future."
At this point, Hime paused, her gaze sweeping across the entire room, her tone becoming even more solemn.
"The starting bid for this Azure Dragon Divine Embryo is 10,000 Immortal Stones, with each bid increasing by at least 5,000 Immortal Stones. The auction now begins!"
Ten thousand fairy stones!
The moment this number was announced, the entire venue fell silent, and the excitement and greed on the faces of many cultivators were instantly replaced by helplessness.
Ten thousand immortal stones is an astronomical figure for most cultivators. Even cultivators in the Void Refining Realm might not be able to accumulate that many immortal stones in their entire lives.
Even for a cultivator at the Mahayana Tribulation Realm, it is not easy to come up with 10,000 immortal stones.
Many cultivators shook their heads and gave up the idea of bidding. They knew very well that their financial resources were simply not enough to compete with the ancestors of those top forces. Rather than wasting their efforts, they would rather give up as soon as possible.
However, there are still many top experts who are determined to obtain the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo.
Ye Yang sat in place, his gaze fixed on the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo on the high platform, his expression becoming increasingly resolute.
Ten thousand immortal stones, though far exceeding the five hundred immortal stones he had, did not deter him from giving up.
He was thinking that he might find an opportunity during the auction to suddenly raise his bid while other powerful individuals were bidding against each other and consuming immortal stones, so as to win the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo in one fell swoop.
Just then, a deep and domineering voice came from the right side of the crowd.
"Fifteen thousand fairy stones!"
The speaker was an old man dressed in a black Taoist robe, with a ferocious face and a strong aura of malevolence emanating from him. He was none other than Black Wind Demon, the leader of Black Wind Stronghold.
With the strength of a mid-stage Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm cultivator, Black Wind Stronghold possesses profound resources and abundant wealth. Their purpose in coming here is also to obtain the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo.
"Fifteen thousand immortal stones! The Black Wind Demon actually raised the bid by five thousand immortal stones directly. It seems he's determined to get it!"
"Black Wind Demon is not only powerful but also wealthy. I'm afraid many people are no match for him!"
"Not necessarily. Daoist Xiyang hasn't made a move yet. He definitely wants the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo too!"
A murmur arose from the crowd, their eyes darting back and forth between Black Wind Demon and Slanting Sun Taoist, anticipating their duel.
Sure enough, as soon as the Black Wind Demon finished speaking, the Slanting Sun Taoist's voice rang out, still as old and domineering as ever, with a hint of disdain.
"Twenty thousand immortal stones! Black Wind Old Demon, with your meager resources, you dare to try and snatch the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo from me? You're simply overestimating yourself!"
Twenty thousand immortal stones!
The crowd erupted in uproar once again, and many cultivators were amazed. With a single move, Daoist Xieyang raised the price by five thousand immortal stones, displaying great momentum and clearly showing that he did not take the Black Wind Demon seriously at all.
Black Wind Demon's face darkened, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.
But he also knew that his financial resources were indeed inferior to those of Daoist Xieyang, and that forcibly raising the price would only result in more harm than good. He gritted his teeth and finally gave up bidding, glaring fiercely at Daoist Xieyang, his expression turning extremely ugly.
"Twenty thousand immortal stones, is there any fellow Daoist willing to raise the price?" Riji's voice rang out again, her gaze sweeping across the entire room.
The entire arena was silent. Many powerful figures at the Thunder Tribulation Realm, though coveting the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo, chose to back down in the face of the wealth and strength of the Slanting Sun Daoist.
They knew very well that they were no match for Daoist Xiyang, so it was better to give up than to waste the immortal stones.
Ye Yang sat rooted to the spot, his heart pounding with anxiety. He knew this was his chance. If he didn't act now, the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo would likely fall into the hands of the Slanting Sun Daoist. He took a deep breath, no longer hesitating, and slowly stood up. His voice boomed, echoing throughout the entire Glazed Divine Palace. "I am willing to offer 25,000 immortal stones!"
Twenty-five thousand immortal stones!
The moment this number was announced, the entire arena fell into a deathly silence. All the cultivators turned their gazes toward Ye Yang, their eyes filled with disbelief, astonishment, and even a hint of mockery.
"Fellow Daoist Riji, I am willing to offer 30,000 immortal stones to bid for this Azure Dragon Divine Embryo!"
They actually raised the price by 10,000 yuan.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a figure dressed in a red dragon robe slowly emerging in the void.
The figure had a handsome face and exuded a rich dragon aura. His aura was condensed and profound, indicating that he had reached the peak of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm and was on par with the Slanting Sun Daoist.
Beside him were several cultivators dressed in dragon robes, each with a powerful aura and a respectful expression, clearly members of the dragon race.
"It's the Crimson Dragon Prince!"
"It's actually the Crimson Dragon Prince, a descendant of the Crimson Dragon Ancestor! Although the Crimson Dragon Ancestor has passed away, the Crimson Dragon Prince inherited all of the Crimson Dragon Ancestor's legacy. He has a profound foundation, abundant wealth, and incomparably formidable strength!"
"The Crimson Dragon Prince has actually come too. It seems the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo is going to have a good show!"
A murmur arose from the crowd, their voices filled with surprise.
The appearance of the Crimson Dragon Child undoubtedly made the bidding for the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo even more intense.
When Xieyang Daoist saw Chilongzi, his expression darkened slightly, and a hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes.
He knew that Chi Longzi's strength was comparable to his own, and Chi Longzi had inherited the legacy of Chi Long Ancestor, making him far wealthier than him. If the two were to compete for the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo, he might not be able to gain the upper hand.
“Red Dragon Prince, you possess countless treasures; why do you need to seek this Azure Dragon Divine Embryo?”
The tone of the Taoist priest softened a bit, but it still carried a hint of domineering.
"We are determined to obtain this Azure Dragon Divine Embryo from the Blessed Land of Remnant Sun. Please do not interfere."
Chi Longzi sneered, staring coldly at Xieyang Daoren, and said in a disdainful tone.
"Old man of the setting sun, the treasures of the Starry Sky Sea belong to those who are destined to possess them. What makes you think this Azure Dragon Divine Embryo belongs to your Sunset Blessed Land? Today, I am here to bid for this Azure Dragon Divine Embryo. If you have the ability, then bid against me!"
The Taoist priest's face darkened, a flash of anger crossing his eyes. He gritted his teeth and said firmly, "Thirty thousand immortal stones!"
"Forty thousand immortal stones!"
Without hesitation, Chi Longzi raised the price by another 10,000 immortal stones, his tone full of undeniable dominance.
"Fifty thousand Immortal Stones!"
Not to be outdone, the Taoist of the Setting Sun continued to raise the price, his aura surging, showing a hint of aggression.
The two bid against each other, and the bidding became increasingly fierce. The price of the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo soared all the way up from 10,000 immortal stones to 20,000, then to 30,000, and the price tripled to a sky-high price of 60,000 immortal stones!
All the cultivators in the audience were terrified, holding their breath and staring intently at the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo on the high platform and the two people bidding against it, their hearts filled with shock.
Sixty thousand immortal stones are enough to purchase hundreds of top-grade immortal treasures, or even a small sect, demonstrating the preciousness of the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo and the wealth and ambition of the two individuals.
Ye Yang sat there, his expression turning extremely ugly, his heart filled with helplessness.
The 40,000 immortal stones in his hand were still insignificant compared to these people.
On the high platform, the bidding continued, and the struggle between Chi Longzi and Xieyang Daoren became increasingly fierce.
The price of the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo has risen to 70,000 Immortal Stones.
The Taoist priest looked strained. Seventy thousand immortal stones were almost all his savings, and he knew he was no longer able to raise the price.
Chi Longzi looked at Xieyang Daoren with a hint of disdain in his eyes and said in a domineering tone.
"Old man of the setting sun, seventy thousand immortal stones, do you dare to raise the price again? If not, this Azure Dragon Divine Embryo is mine!"
The Taoist priest gritted his teeth, his heart filled with resentment, yet he was helpless.
He knew he didn't have enough immortal stones to continue bidding, and forcibly raising the price would only put him in a desperate situation.
"Seventy thousand immortal stones, is there any fellow cultivator willing to raise the price?"
Hihime's voice rang out again, her gaze sweeping across the entire room.
The entire hall was silent; not a single cultivator dared to raise the price.
Seventy thousand immortal stones is already an astronomical figure.
Even those reclusive races and forces might not be able to easily produce so many immortal stones.
"Since no one is bidding higher, this Azure Dragon Divine Embryo shall belong to Fellow Daoist Crimson Dragon Child."
Hime nodded slightly, her tone indifferent.
"Please go to the back office to settle the account and collect your auction items later, Fellow Daoist Chilongzi."
A satisfied smile appeared on Chi Longzi's face. He gave a wink to the disciple beside him, who then got up and walked towards the backstage to settle the immortal stones and receive the Azure Dragon Divine Embryo.
Chi Longzi's gaze swept over Ye Yang again, a hint of mockery in his eyes, before he withdrew his gaze, closed his eyes to rest, and looked extremely arrogant.
"The Crimson Dragon Prince is indeed incredibly wealthy. He took 70,000 immortal stones just like that. It's truly enviable!"
"The Azure Dragon Divine Embryo has fallen into the hands of the Crimson Dragon Prince. If the Third Prince of the Crimson Dragon obtains it, he will be on track to become a third-generation Celestial Immortal. In the future, the strength of the Crimson Dragon Clan will likely become even more formidable!"
"What a pity! Such a precious treasure has fallen into the hands of the Crimson Dragon Prince. If only I could have obtained it!"
Princess Rihime raised her hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. Then, a pale blue light shone from the barrier in the center of the platform.
Amidst the spiritual light, a translucent, pale blue lotus seed slowly floated in the void.
The lotus seed was about the size of a thumb and had a smooth surface.
It exudes a rich aura of immortality and the laws of water, with a faint glow flowing around it, making it look quite extraordinary.
"Fellow Daoists, the next item to be auctioned is the Azure Abyss Lotus Seed."
Hime's voice rang out again, introducing the situation with a solemn tone.
"This is a top-grade immortal treasure, containing the pure law of water. It can forge the Azure Abyss Dao Body. After forging, the cultivator's defense will be greatly increased, the speed of spiritual energy absorption will double, and the chance of breaking through the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm can be increased by 30%. It is an excellent treasure for cultivators in the Refining Void Realm and the Primordial Spirit Realm."
"Azure Abyss Lotus Seed!" (End of Chapter)