Chapter 258 Dark Auction

Just when the atmosphere in the auction hall was extremely tense, the bigwigs on the second floor could no longer suppress their excitement and released their auras. A powerful pressure seemed to be real, covering the entire auction hall. The monks on the first floor suddenly turned pale, as if they were in a huge wave, and even breathing became difficult.

The silver-haired old man's breath was like thunder, and the air was filled with arc-like energy; the mysterious man in the black cloak had an icy breath, like a lurking venomous snake ready to attack at any time; and the man in the gold-edged robe of the Murong family stood like a mountain, with an imposing manner. The confrontation between the strong men, the aura pressed so hard that the space in the auction hall began to distort slightly, as if a shocking battle would break out at any time.

"Back off!" The monks on the first floor panicked and retreated one after another, fearing that they would be affected by the murderous aura rising into the sky.

The auctioneer's forehead was covered with cold sweat. It was obvious that the situation was out of control. The aura released by these bigwigs was as sharp as a knife. If they were not careful, the entire auction hall would be razed to the ground. Even the VIPs on the second floor looked solemn at this moment. It seemed that some of them could no longer hold back and were ready to take action.

However, at this tense moment, an old and low voice suddenly came from the depths of the auction, like a huge bell, shaking everyone's ears.

"Stop it all!"

Although the voice was not loud, it carried an irresistible majesty, as if the rules of heaven and earth were instantly controlled by this voice. In an instant, the atmosphere of the entire auction hall seemed to be frozen, and all the powerful auras released were completely suppressed by this voice.

The faces of the big shots such as the silver-haired old man, the man in the black cloak, and the man in the long robe of the Murong family all changed, and their fierce auras were restrained in an instant. With a trace of fear in their eyes, they immediately retracted their strength, sat back in their seats obediently, and no longer had any disputes.

There was a dead silence in the auction hall. Everyone looked in horror in the direction of the sound. Deep inside the auction hall, a mysterious force was secretly controlling everything. Those top bosses didn't even have the thought of resisting and could only obey orders obediently.

"What a terrifying existence..." Ye Fan sighed silently on the first floor. He looked at the big shots on the second floor, and felt more and more that the power behind the auction was powerful. Even these big guys who looked down on others had to be careful. It was obvious that the owner of the auction was not someone they could afford to offend.

With the appearance of that old voice, the atmosphere instantly returned to calm. No one dared to act rashly, and the auction returned to its normal rhythm, but this time, everyone was more cautious and restrained, and no longer dared to fight recklessly.

The Dark Auction, as the top force at the continental level, has a huge network and influence that spans across continents, with branches spread across major cities and gathering places for practitioners.

Its existence runs through the economy, resources and intelligence network of the entire cultivation world, and it can be said to be omnipresent. The central city of the continent where the main venue of the Dark Auction is located is said to be a mysterious and huge city, inhabited by countless top masters. Only the top masters, families and sects can enter the city.

Although the Dark Auction in Tianxing City is only a branch, it is still awe-inspiring. Several large auctions are held here every year, attracting strong people from all major forces on the continent, and even those ancient families that have been secluded from the world will send people to participate.

The items for auction are all-encompassing, from magic weapons, rare elixirs, to secret cultivation methods, ancient heritage, and even rare and exotic animals. Moreover, every year, extremely precious treasures appear, shocking the area.

The rules of the Dark Auction are extremely strict. Anyone who disrupts or robs in the auction venue will be ruthlessly punished by the auction. Rumor has it that there is a peerless master hidden in the auction who is powerful enough to suppress one side. His strength is so terrifying that he can easily crush those who attempt to challenge the majesty of the auction.

There are even rumors that there is some kind of ancient power behind the Dark Auction, and that it has a deep connection with some hidden existences on the continent.

Although this branch in Tianxing City appears low-key on the surface, its hidden strength should not be underestimated.

The VIP seats on the second floor were filled with powerful figures from various forces, aristocratic families, and top sects, but even these figures did not dare to act rashly in the auction, because they all knew that the invisible force behind the auction was something no one could contend with.

The outside world knows very little about the background of the auction, but it is said that the president of the Dark Auction is one of the most powerful people on the continent. He has participated in ancient wars and witnessed many historical changes. His methods are mysterious and his strength is unfathomable. It is said that even the oldest families and the most powerful sects on the continent are unwilling to confront the Dark Auction head-on.

It is precisely because of these reasons that even if the auction is just an ordinary auction, it can attract many powerful people to flock to it.

When encountering a major auction, various forces will even send out truly powerful people or elders to ensure that they can obtain those coveted treasures.

Under the leadership of the Dark Auction, the order in the auction hall is strict and violations of the rules rarely occur.

Even if there were occasional disputes among powerful people over treasures, they would be quickly settled under the high-pressure policy of the Dark Auction, and no one dared to provoke this behemoth that spanned the continent.

For Ye Fan, the Dark Auction is not only a place to trade treasures, but also a door to a higher level world. Every auction is an opportunity to accumulate resources and increase knowledge, and it is also a contest of strength and wisdom of practitioners.

In this huge competition, strength and wealth are both indispensable. The weak can only exit in disgrace, while the strong are qualified to dominate everything.

After the auction, the Broken Sword was bought by the Murong family at a high price, which made the other major forces feel very unwilling. Although there were rules and deterrence in the auction hall, they did not dare to act rashly, but once they left the auction hall, there were no rules to restrain them, and the major forces were secretly planning.

As the representative of the Murong family carefully put the broken sword into the space ring, the atmosphere around them began to become subtle. Although the order in the auction house was still strict, whispers and sneers were heard from the crowd from time to time, and many forces had malicious eyes flashing. Although the Murong family appeared calm on the surface, they were already on guard in their hearts. They knew that this precious broken sword would definitely lead to a series of potential crises after leaving the auction house.

Ye Fan stood in the auction hall, silently observing the approaching murderous intent. He could feel the oppressive atmosphere in the air, especially when he saw several strong men exchanging glances with each other, it seemed that a war was brewing. His heart sank slightly, knowing that the Murong family might not be able to leave the auction house safely.

The head of the Murong family led the family members to the door of the auction house. After they walked out of the heavy black door, the rules of the auction house no longer protected them. The strong men from other forces also followed them out one after another, with sneers and gloomy expressions on their faces. The leaders of several major forces looked at each other and quickened their pace. They had no intention of letting the Murong family leave safely with this treasure.

On the street outside the auction house, a tense atmosphere gradually spread. Hidden figures approached silently like cheetahs, ready to take the broken sword at any time. The people of the Murong family also sensed this dangerous aura in an instant, and drew their weapons vigilantly.

The dark clouds in the sky seemed to have sensed the murderous intent and became gloomy. The air was filled with a suffocating depression. Just as the Murong family was about to speed up their pace to leave, suddenly, several figures jumped out from both sides of the street, holding various sharp weapons and directly blocking their way.

"Master Murong, I'm afraid your Murong family can't monopolize such a good thing as the Broken Sword?" The middle-aged man in the lead, with a sarcastic smile, pointed the long sword in his hand at Master Murong. Behind him was another powerful force, ready to take action at any time.

On the other side, a woman in red said with a sweet smile: "Now that the broken sword has appeared, the Murong family should not think of taking it away easily. Everyone should come based on their strength." Her tone was gentle, but her eyes were full of ruthlessness, and it was obvious that she was determined to get the broken sword.

The head of the Murong family looked gloomy, knowing that he was surrounded. Facing these people, although the Murong family was not weak, the situation was dangerous at the moment. They were too few in number, and there was almost no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation. The head of the family looked around and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the Broken Sword was bought by our Murong family openly. If you want to make a move, don't blame us for fighting to the death!"

However, the threat from the Murong family leader did not make the other side retreat. The eyes of the strong men from all sides were cold. They did not take the strength of the Murong family seriously and seemed to be ready to join forces to besiege. Ye Fan stood in the distance, witnessing all this, knowing that this fight was probably unavoidable.

As the atmosphere became tense, Ye Fan secretly wondered whether he should intervene or wait and see how the situation developed. But in any case, this fight over the Broken Sword was bound to cause another disturbance in the entire Tianxing City.