Chapter 2375 Cold Numbers
To be honest, all that the auctioneer said was just a gimmick; Chen Xun saw right through the item at a glance.
This is a primordial treasure from the celestial realm, and it has not undergone any tempering by any cultivator. The claim that it was made by the Great Immortal Suigu is merely to conceal its true origin, as it is difficult to trace back to the source.
Judging from that few words, the substance was sand, which, though rare, must have been plentiful.
"Fang Shuo, investigate..."
Chen Xun blurted out subconsciously, then suddenly frowned slightly, "I didn't expect that after so many years, the habit still hasn't changed."
He once thought that everything would become blurred over the vast expanse of time, but the immortals never did; instead, everything remained exceptionally clear.
"Moo~" The big black ox understood that it had just come over and gently rubbed against Chen Xun.
It smiled adorably and stopped caring about Chen Xun's decision to have it auctioned off.
Chen Xun smiled warmly at the big black ox and gently patted its head. He understood.
The auction continues.
Many powerful figures from the immortal realm have begun to emerge, and those who dare to bid mostly come from ancient and deeply rooted forces in the immortal realm.
……
"Forty million fairy stones!!"
The auction price of Mingdao Sand soared all the way to a terrifying price of 40 million immortal stones. The entire vast auction hall was in an uproar. Many cultivators' eyes were red with envy. Who could have such wealth? Even a pig would be a 'Child of the Great Dao' in the Immortal Realm!
"Rumor has it that these top powers in the immortal realm possess unparalleled geographical advantages and countless immortal mines. I didn't believe it back then, but now I'm truly amazed..."
"Forty million immortal stones, even an immortal might not be able to suppress that invincible Dao heart!"
"The greater the wealth, the greater the karma; the immortals should be more at peace than we imagine."
……
The cultivators from all races were buzzing with discussion, seemingly even more agitated than the actual auctioneers.
"Where did they get so many immortal stones...? Could they have gotten them through legitimate means...?!"
One rogue cultivator stared dumbfounded at the fluctuating numbers on the auction screen, his heart pounding with fear. Thousands of years ago, he had entered the cave of an ancient immortal, barely escaping death, and only with the help of good fortune did he manage to acquire millions of immortal stones.
At that time, he thought he was the richest cultivator in the immortal realm. He was afraid that powerful figures would target him if he traveled in the dark.
Now that he's arrived at this Multiverse Auction... he realizes that his wealth is barely enough to get started!
The distant stars.
The Ye family of the Three Thousand Immortal Realms occupies a VIP seat, whose inner cave reflects the myriad phenomena of the immortal realm, with sky light and cloud shadows, high mountains and flowing water, making it extremely luxurious.
"Elder of the clan".
"Starting price: 50 million immortal stones."
The elder slowly sipped his tea, his face calm and his eyes undisturbed.
"Elder..." The Ye family member looked shocked. No matter how miraculous this item was, it seemed to be a one-time use immortal material that could not help him break through his cultivation level. It was a huge loss to spend so much money to acquire this item.
But he hesitated to speak, not daring to say more.
The Ye family elder glanced at him casually: "This item does seem to be worth less than such an astronomical price, but an auction is not just about the item itself, but also about the fellow Daoists behind it. Since he can put this item up for auction, there must be a lot of people behind him, and he may even have the source of this item."
"Or perhaps he's just choosing his partners."
The elder calmly looked at the auction platform. “The immortal realm encompasses all things and is vast and boundless. How can my Ye family possibly explore it all? Every good deed we make is an opportunity. Even if that opportunity is extremely expensive, as long as my Ye family can afford it, we cannot let it go.”
"Thank you for your guidance, elder!"
"Look at things from a long-term perspective and focus on their essence. Cultivation is also about cultivating the mind. Cultivation is just one part of it. You have a long way to go."
"hehe."
Several elders of the Ye family around him smiled and nodded, agreeing.
"Third brother, what do you think of this?"
"Too few have limited effect, but once they accumulate, they may become overwhelming. Now that two True Immortals from my Three Thousand Immortal Realms are fighting, this is an opportunity for my Ye family. We cannot let go of any improvement, even if it is only a tiny one."
An elderly man from the Ye family, dressed in an ancient Taoist robe, spoke with a profound gaze, “Add more Taoist essence and inscribe Taoist patterns on it. That’s enough. It can already be called a creation of immortal objects.”
Upon hearing this, several elders of the Ye family seemed to be deep in thought.
Even if this item has even the slightest effect on the patriarch of the Ye family, it would be fine.
The Three Thousand Immortal Realms are currently in turmoil. The battle between two True Immortals will inevitably affect the entire Three Thousand Immortal Realms, with various forces and races getting involved. If the Ye family can produce a True Immortal at this time, the three powers will stand in a tripartite balance.
Then the Ye family... is bound to rise to prominence.
Throughout history, any powerful family that has lasted for thousands of years must have accumulated its wealth and strength during times of chaos. On the contrary, the speed and quality of accumulating wealth and strength in peaceful times are far less than in times of chaos.
Just as they were lost in thought.
A cold, hard number suddenly pierced the auction sky.
"Fifty-one million!"
"Um?!"
"...That fellow Daoist is probably being somewhat irrational."
"However, the Star Hub operates in parallel with the rules of the Immortal Realm, forming its own world, making it difficult to ascertain who it truly is."
The elders of the Ye family frowned slightly, looking somewhat uneasy.
"Fifty-two million!"
……
Within just three breaths, the price suddenly began to fluctuate rapidly.
It's obvious that it's not just one force, but several forces vying for the price, leaving the Ye family's bottom line far behind.
In a VIP seat of a certain immortal vein.
A faint, cool female voice appeared: "My Huantian Spirit Manor may not have much in the way of things, but it certainly has no shortage of immortal stones. My manor is determined to obtain this item."
"Yes, Your Majesty." A spirited maidservant bowed solemnly.
Huantian Lingzhuang...
The Lingzhuang, signed by the Five Elements Sect back then.
This Spirit Manor was once the greatest rival of the Myriad Realms Spirit Manor of the Heavenly Realm. Later, both were severely injured and ceased fighting.
now.
Their 'business' expanded incredibly far, using countless spirit stones stored by immortal cultivators to expand their territory. Mineral veins, immortal soil, medicinal fields, and other major industries in the immortal realm all bear the mark of this spirit manor, ultimately yielding unimaginable profits.
Sixty million!
As the numbers on the Sendai Sky Screen changed, the auctioneer roared in response. He always did this; the price of the final item always made people's blood boil and feel as if they were there.
"Sixty-three million one hundred thousand."
……
"Sixty-four million."
……
At this moment, countless cultivators stared wide-eyed, their breathing seemingly frozen, and even the previous clamor subsided considerably. They simply couldn't imagine what kind of power the Immortal Realm was behind such an astronomical figure.
A solemn voice echoed from the elegant cave dwelling of Huantian Lingzhuang:
"Palace Master, could it be that fellow Daoists from the Five Elements Spiritual Manor have arrived?"
“The cultivators of the Five Elements Spirit Manor are very cost-effective in their actions; they never act impulsively. That’s not them.”
The woman shook her head with a cold gaze, as if she was very concerned about the Five Elements Spirit Manor. "The starting price of the Inscription Sand is 30 million Immortal Stones. Their target price is 20 million Immortal Stones. 60 million? Unless those old guys' disciples have lost their minds."
Upon hearing this, the maid lowered her eyes.
Currently, at least seven more companies are vying for a share of the pie.
This item... it's likely to fetch an astronomical price. Her gaze narrowed slightly, and she began to calculate in her mind. She said she didn't lack immortal stones, but that was just talk. After all, this item wasn't a stone that could be thrown away so easily.
