The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 726 New and Old Grudges, the Old Monster's Thoughts (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

As a defensive divine weapon, the starting bid for the Golden Illusion Armor is indeed higher than that of ordinary top-tier divine weapons.

Even so, it could not diminish the enthusiasm of the martial arts grandmasters and representatives of various factions present.

A top-of-the-line protective suit can be the difference between life and death in a critical moment.

Normally, I have no way to acquire such a treasure, but now that the opportunity is right, I should seize it.

"Twenty-eight thousand Yuan Crystals!"

In just a short time, the price had risen to 28,000 yuan per crystal.

Chen Ping'an remained calm and did not rush to make a move.

He was determined to obtain the Golden Illusionary Robe. There was no need to rush the bidding.

"Thirty thousand yuan worth of crystals!"

The man in the blue robe, his eyes blazing, announced his price.

Although he had been at the third level of the Breakthrough Realm for many years, this amount of Yuan Crystals was still an extremely large sum for him.

Even earlier, he couldn't have come up with such a large amount of Yuan Crystals. It was only because he was preparing for a final gamble and made early plans, selling off all his useless resources, that he was able to accumulate enough cash flow.

However, his bid was quickly overshadowed by a new price. Before he could react, that price was surpassed once again.

"Thirty-three thousand Yuan Crystals!"

Hearing the bidding in the arena, the man in the blue robe couldn't help but feel annoyed. But this was something that was unavoidable, so he suppressed his discomfort and spoke again.

"Thirty-five thousand Yuan Crystals!"

This time, he directly raised the price of the crystal by two thousand yuan, showing his determination to win.

However, his bid only slightly slowed the price increase. A short while later, his bid was surpassed by a deep male voice.

The man in the blue robe's expression darkened.

Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't act this way. However, the more urgent the situation, the stronger his desire for gain and loss becomes.

When one's mindset is unbalanced, it is inevitable that some emotional fluctuations will occur.

"Thirty-nine thousand Yuan Crystals!"

Thirty-nine thousand five hundred!

"Forty thousand yuan worth of crystals!"

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At the auction, the bidding process was much faster than expected.

By the time the man in the blue robe made his decision, the prices in the market were already nearing the limit of his cash flow.

"Damn it!" The blue-robed man felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

Such fierce bidding is due in part to the inherent value of the Golden Illusion Robe, but also to the forger behind it.

A skilled master blacksmith can imbue the forged divine weapon with additional power. A renowned and experienced master blacksmith like Master Du can naturally command a premium for the Golden Illusion Armor.

Furthermore, because of Elder Mo's connection, the Golden Illusion Robe will become even more sought after.

In this world, besides strength, it ultimately comes down to personal connections and social interactions.

If we could acquire this golden robe, it would give us more to talk about and leverage if we ever met Master Du again. It would also strengthen our friendship.

The sentiment behind something carefully crafted and cherished by someone far surpasses that of a stranger.

Those who can participate in the auction of the Golden Illusionary Robe are mostly quite capable and work in the same circle, so they naturally want to seize this opportunity.

If we can take advantage of the Golden Illusion Robe to have a pleasant conversation with Master Du and establish a friendly and stable forging relationship, that would definitely be a worthwhile deal.

Even better, if we could go a step further and, through Master Du's connections, get in touch with Elder Mo Sidao, that would truly be far beyond our expectations.

Such calculations are in everyone's heart. Those who have cultivated themselves to this point have all given it considerable thought.

Although the man in the blue robe understood these principles, he did not need the extra favors from the Golden Illusion Treasure Robe compared to others.

Looking at the situation on the field, he couldn't help but feel annoyed.

"Forty-three thousand five hundred!"

His voice had barely rang out when it was quickly drowned out by another voice.

"Forty-four thousand Yuan Crystals!"

Before long, the bidding in the arena completely exceeded the limit of his cash flow, reaching 45,000 yuan crystals.

However, at this point, the bidding in the room began to slow down.

Each sound was followed by a pause of one or two breaths. Clearly, a transaction of this size would require considerable thought from anyone. Even for the top powers within the state, this amount was an enormous sum.

This involves the family's cash flow that can be used over a longer period of time.

Even the slightest deviation could lead to unpredictable risks.

After all, the larger the family, the clearer the distinction between private and family property becomes. The family's reward and punishment mechanisms, as well as its merit system, will also become more sophisticated.

They still need to be clearly distinguished from each other.

Although there is a lot of cash flow within the organization, not all of it can be considered profit or even retained. Among the retained portion, there are also different allocations, and not all of it can be used for expenses.

The man in the blue robe gritted his teeth, pondering whether he should sell a rather rare medicinal herb to obtain the corresponding amount of money to continue participating in the auction for the Golden Illusion Robe.

Although that great herb was rare and had excellent healing abilities, it was somewhat insignificant compared to the Golden Illusion Treasure Robe.

Comparing the two, there is no doubt that the Golden Illusion Robe will be chosen. However, the problem now is that even if we sell the rare medicine, we may not be able to win the auction for the Golden Illusion Robe.

However, after a moment's thought, the man in the blue robe made a decision.

"Give it a try!"

"Forty-eight thousand five hundred Yuan Crystals!"

His voice echoed through the hall. The bid of over two thousand yuan crystals caused a momentary silence to fall over the room.

One breath, two breaths
Silence remained, and no new bids were offered.

"Done?"

The man in the blue robe was delighted, but hesitated slightly as he awaited the final decision on the item.

The elderly man with a goatee had a ruddy complexion and an excited expression as he loudly proclaimed his authority on the auction stage.

"A top-tier divine weapon, the Golden Illusionary Robe, an exceptional protective artifact—this is the only one of its kind at this auction. If you miss it, you'll have to wait another ten years! Forty-eight thousand five hundred yuan crystals, is there any higher bid?!"

The man in the blue robe sat in the private room, his face hesitant yet revealing anticipation. At this moment, all he wanted was for the old man on the stage to shut up.

However, that's the rule, and every item in the auction must go through the required procedures.

Just then, amidst his anxiety, the announcement rang out: "48,500 Yuan Crystals per attempt!"

Countdown pricing!
"Faster, faster, faster!" the blue-robed man thought expectantly.

Once the hammer falls, this golden magical robe will be his.

He stared intently at the old man with the goatee on the auction stage. The man looked around, his voice trailing off, and was about to call out the second bid.

"quick!"

However, his hopes were quickly dashed.

A deep, weathered male voice, like that of a green mountain, shattered his illusion.

"Forty-nine thousand Yuan Crystals!"

Click!

The armrests of the large chair snapped instantly, and the man in the blue robe gripped them tightly with his hands like claws. His eyelids twitched, and he stared straight ahead.

That was the direction from which the sound came, shattering his dream of obtaining the Golden Illusionary Robe.

"Damn it! Damn it!" He was filled with resentment, his anger burning like fire.

However, he quickly suppressed his anger.

"Only 500 Yuan Crystals short, there's still a chance!"

He was calculating his resources and about to speak when another voice rang out in the room.

The sound was difficult to discern, suggesting that a restriction had been used to conceal it.

Forty-nine thousand five hundred!

The man in the blue robe paused, a bad feeling creeping into his heart.

"Fifty thousand yuan crystals!"

"Fifty thousand five hundred!"

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Whether it was because people had passed that critical point and stopped thinking too much, or because they were competing with each other, prices actually climbed again after stagnating for a while.

However, this bidding mainly focused on the two individuals.

The bidding increment is set at 500 yuan per crystal, and the increments are stacked upwards.

"Fifty-one thousand Yuan Crystals!"

"Fifty-one thousand five hundred!"

Two voices rang out, echoing throughout the venue.

At this moment, only two competitors remained in the entire auction hall for the Golden Illusion Robe.

The man in the blue robe sighed dejectedly and slumped back in the large chair.

The price at this point has exceeded the limit of what he can use, and even if he sells some resources, the result will be the same.

Unless he sells the life-saving elixir and protective trump card he prepared in advance, he can make up the difference.

that is it
Does it make sense?

"Fifty-two thousand Yuan Crystals!" The voice, as ancient and weathered as a green mountain, rang out again in the auction hall. Unlike before, however, the accompanying voice did not repeat itself after his voice fell.

For a moment, the room fell silent.

Is the dust settling down yet?

Having let go of his attachment to gains and losses, the man in the blue robe became much more stable.

He looked at the private room directly in front of him, trying to guess the identity of the other person.

Those who can use such cash flow for bidding are either extremely powerful rogue cultivators or those backed by a powerful force who control a considerable amount of treasury.

After a long silence, the old man with the goatee began to speak. Just when he thought the matter was about to be settled, a voice that had never been heard before suddenly rang out.

"Fifty-three thousand!"

"Hmm? There's still a variable?" The blue-robed man's heart stirred, sensing that the whole process had been full of ups and downs.

"Where did these people come from?"

He identified the location of the private room and finally found the source of the sound on the left front edge.

"Who is it?"

He wondered to himself.

The other party did not use their real voice, but instead used a special barrier in the private room to quote a price. Without strong perception, it was impossible to guess the other party's identity.

Although the restrictions inside the private room were quite good, they obviously couldn't hide from these grandmasters who had already reached the pinnacle.

However, in such a situation, forcibly sensing it would be tantamount to openly provoking someone.

During an auction, almost no one would do that.

In addition, the presence of a strong figure from the organizer at the venue will help prevent such incidents from occurring.

"Fifty-three thousand five hundred!" The voice, as weathered as the green mountains, rang out again after a slight hesitation.

"Fifty-four thousand." The voice remained unchanged, devoid of any emotion.

At this moment, the voice of vicissitudes needed to think for a longer time, but finally gave a number of fifty-four thousand five hundred.

However, without any pause, the new offer was made as soon as the words were spoken.

"Fifty-five thousand!"

This time, after a long silence, that voice, like the vicissitudes of the green mountains, never sounded again.

"Fifty-five thousand yuan crystals once, fifty-five thousand yuan crystals three times! Very well, let us congratulate you." On the auction stage, the old man with the goatee, his face beaming, announced excitedly, "Fellow Daoist, you have won this item!"

With the old man's announcement, the ownership of this top-tier divine weapon, the Golden Illusion Robe, crafted by Master Du, was finally settled and clearly determined.

All that's needed now is to complete the transaction in person, and you'll receive the item.

"Who is this person, that he has such wealth?"

The man in the blue robe looked at the scene below the field with envy in his heart.

If he possessed such wealth, he wouldn't need to be so frugal when accumulating protective items. Given the right channels, he could purchase them with all his might. The safety of his journey to the Dark Underworld would be immeasurably higher.

If there are any rare and precious medicines or spiritual items that can help you break through to higher realms, you should try your best to obtain them.

At that moment, the blue-robed man felt even more envious.

The Black Rock Monster's back was like a giant rock, his muscles like coiled dragons, and even his breath carried a trembling power. Sitting there, he was like a pitch-black mountain, exuding a powerful and awe-inspiring presence.

"Who will it be?"

An interest flickered across the old monster's face.

His eyes were dark and deep, like a dark lamp, and his spiritual power emanated outwards, reaching towards the private room in the distance.

Sensing anything during the auction is strictly prohibited and will be considered a provocation.

But that applies to ordinary people; such rules have virtually no binding force on him.

As a top-tier pseudo-celestial being who has already reached the pinnacle of a state, he can ignore far too many people, except for true martial arts celestial beings.

With the support of the Hengshan Sect, and looking across several states, there are not many people he can take seriously.

Mere prying sensations, nothing special!
Furthermore, with his spiritual power, even if the other party were a pseudo-celestial being, they might not be able to detect him.

If it's a grandmaster with a special background, then it goes without saying.

"I've taken the picture." Chen Ping'an said calmly, as if nothing had happened.

The price of 55,000 Yuan Crystals is slightly higher than the value of the Golden Illusion Treasure Robe.

However, this premium is nothing to him.

After all, top-tier divine weapons are extremely rare and hard to come by; it's already a good thing if you can get the right opportunity to acquire one.

Furthermore, having cultivated for so long, he has accumulated considerable wealth and is quite rich, so spending 55,000 yuan crystals is perfectly normal.

"With the protective armor covering my body, my external martial arts skills can be concealed to the greatest extent." Chen Ping'an's gaze was calm, without sorrow or joy.

By now, even a top-tier divine weapon is no longer enough to make him lose his composure.

The joy was far greater than when he obtained the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag in the past.

People, after all, will change.

Ok?
Chen Ping'an focused his divine light and sensed a wisp of divine soul power probing in from the outside.

This wisp of divine soul power is quite pure, far surpassing that of ordinary pseudo-celestial beings. However, the divine soul is flawed; it is not that of a true martial arts celestial being!
Who?
Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed, and an extremely pure spiritual power shot out in an instant.

"Black Rock Monster!" In an instant, Chen Ping'an locked onto the owner of this wisp of divine soul power.

"What a fine old man!"

His expression remained unchanged, but a chill ran through him.

"It turned out to be him."

Black Rock Old Monster's expression changed slightly; with his divine soul power, he saw the other party's true face.

They saw the calm, oblivious young man inside the private room.

He had met the other party before during the Xuanling Prefecture bamboo trade.

He couldn't possibly notice a mere junior, but with his memory, he still remembered it.

"What is this person's identity? How can a mere top-tier grandmaster have such wealth?" Old Monster Black Rock wondered.

Upon careful recollection, it seems the other party was accompanied by a female Grandmaster that day. As for that female Grandmaster...
His thoughts shifted, and in his mind, it was as if the scene was being replayed, returning him to that day.

Scenes flashed before his eyes like a fleeting glimpse, eventually settling on a few images.

The female grandmaster, dressed in an ice-blue dress, had a delicate face and a sweet voice. She was also familiar with Jin Yong, Shen Linyuan, and a few others.

His gaze shifted as he spoke of Shen Linyuan.

He arrived late to the Yunzhu transaction and was unaware of the woman's Grandmaster identity. However, as memories resurfaced and numerous details surfaced, he was able to deduce some information.

However, this matter still needs to be verified.

As for the young man, if he guessed correctly, he should be a junior member of the Gu family.

With his seniority, even if he had lived for three or four hundred years, he would still regard them as juniors in his eyes.

Back when he was at the height of his fame, those younger generations probably hadn't even been born yet!
"How lucky!" Old Monster Black Rock sneered.

Even if he's not from the Gu family, there are probably intricate connections between them. His participation in this auction likely indicates support from his family. Without family backing, how could someone at the level of a mere top-tier grandmaster afford such a large sum of spirit crystals?

As for who the other party is?
He could find out with a simple check.

only.
Is it necessary to investigate a mere top-tier grandmaster?

He was quite interested in the female Grandmaster who was traveling with him. If he wasn't mistaken, Shen Linyuan of the Heart-Questioning Sword Pavilion was probably also quite interested in her.

If his speculation is true, then he roughly understands Shen Linyuan's plans.

Hengshan Sect and Wenxin Sword Pavilion are both behemoths in the Bi Cang region, and there is no shortage of competition between them. Although their relationship cannot be described as hostile, it is by no means harmonious.

If he had taken the first step and accomplished this, I wonder what Shen Linyuan would have thought?

but
This is something to think about. Putting aside the difficulty of achieving it first, even if it were to succeed, the risks involved would be considerable.

If Shen Linyuan truly becomes a celestial being, then his future days will be much easier.

If the sky falls down, let the tall ones hold it up. Let those above think about the struggle between heaven and earth!

Heiyan won't get involved!

However, if a suitable opportunity arises, he wouldn't mind taking advantage of it, at least to annoy Shen Linyuan.

With the overwhelming power of the Hengshan Sect, as long as they don't go too far, even if Shen Linyuan becomes a Celestial Being, they can't do anything to him.

Furthermore...
Shen Linyuan might not even become a Celestial Being!

The barrier between heaven and man is extremely difficult, especially the barrier of inner demons, where one must examine one's own heart and mind; such trials are even more perilous and unpredictable.

With such a grand display and such high expectations, what if in the end all we achieve is a false celestial being? That would be a laughing stock.

"Black Rock Old Monster thought to himself with a sinister look."

The auction continued, and under the influence of the old man with the goatee, it once again stirred up a frenzy in the room.

The auction has now come to a true close, and the items up for auction are all extremely valuable and important pieces.

Following the Golden Illusionary Robe, a spirit boat for crossing the sea appeared, which was eventually auctioned off to a pseudo-celestial being for a high price.

Following the spirit boat is an exceptionally rare and precious medicinal herb, extremely old, with remarkable effects, enough to enhance cultivation at the Grandmaster level, and capable of breaking through a minor bottleneck. If combined with other auxiliary herbs and refined into a pill, its effects will be even more extraordinary.

These rare and precious medicines are strategic resources that powerful forces urgently need.

Cultivation is difficult, so it would be extremely beneficial to receive external support.

Moreover, such a powerful medicine can aid even the most accomplished masters in their cultivation.

I wonder how many years of hard work this will save.

Most importantly, some breakthroughs cannot be achieved simply by investing time. If faced with a critical juncture, it is entirely possible that one may never overcome it in their lifetime.

Ultimately, this rare and precious medicinal herb was acquired by a faction in Yanlie Prefecture.

As the auction progressed, the Golden Illusion Robe that Chen Ping'an had won was escorted by a special person to the private room for the handover.

Top-tier divine weapons are extremely rare, and the organizers attach great importance to them. The people escorting them are all at the Grandmaster level.

Everyone should keep an eye on each other to prevent anyone from having ulterior motives.

In addition, the presence of a pseudo-celestial being at the auction, along with experts from various fields, ensures that there are no risks involved.

Chen Ping'an didn't have any particular thoughts. Canglong Prefecture City was different from others. If chaos really broke out, the strength and resources that could be mobilized would probably be beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

The 55,000 Yuan Crystals were placed in a Thousand-Machine Bag, not a penny less, not a penny more.

Payment and goods were exchanged, and the transaction was completed.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist." The leader was a man in a dark robe, who showed a hint of surprise when he saw Chen Ping'an.

Clearly, he had not expected that the person who won the bid for this top-tier divine weapon would be so young, whose cultivation level had not even reached the Grandmaster level.

However, it is common to see people who look young, and without careful consideration and investigation, it is difficult to find out their true age, so the other party did not think about it in any other way.

After all, under normal circumstances, there might not be many top-tier grandmasters appearing. But when a major event occurs in a province, and all parties gather, not to mention top-tier grandmasters, even many great grandmasters will appear.

Even pseudo-celestial beings, who are rarely seen on ordinary days, will occasionally appear at this time.

Chen Ping'an smiled as he saw the group off.

Although he didn't intentionally try to hide his identity, he still made some simple adjustments, concealing certain distinctive features, such as the sword he always wore at his waist.

At first glance, one would not associate him with a promising young talent.

After all, the state is vast, and encountering a wealthy and powerful top grandmaster doesn't necessarily mean they are a rising star. They could also be a grandmaster from a powerful clan with an impressive background. Without corroborating information, no one would make such a connection unfounded.

Unless you happen to see something that fits, such as certain qualities that match the records.

In a way, the Hidden Dragon List has this advantage: it only records information and doesn't show any physical appearance. This can be seen as a way to protect privacy.

"This Hidden Dragon Ranking is quite humane," Chen Ping'an chuckled.

However, he also knew that behind every rule lay untold stories. Behind every struggle and contest flowed crimson blood.

Chen Ping'an lowered his gaze and looked at the golden illusionary robe suspended in mid-air.

The golden luster flows, like pure, flawless gold, giving it an indescribable sense of magnificence.

Dazzling and magnificent.

As the true essence circulated, golden light shone brightly and dazzlingly.

"Golden Illusionary Robe!"

Chen Ping'an showed a hint of pleasure.

Although his mind was calm, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional when faced with such a dazzling golden robe.

This golden magical robe suited his taste perfectly.

After years of cultivation, he finally acquired a top-tier protective weapon.

hum~
In a flash of inspiration, the Golden Illusionary Robe vanished before his eyes.

Since it was an auction item, the extraordinary effects of the Golden Illusion Robe were explained. Chen Ping'an didn't need to ponder it in detail; once he had fully refined it, he could use it without any problems.

In addition, since he had never refined it before, there was no trace of aura left on the treasure robe, so he could refine it much faster.

With his spiritual foundation, he should be able to fully refine and perfectly utilize it in less than half a month.

However, to cover it up, it would be better to wait three months before fully revealing it.

His cash flow is all traceable, from the previous Evil Duo, the Blood Owl Gang's Wrathful Waves and Tiger, to the Golden Circle Protector, and so on. Add to that the gains from the previous Long'an Town.

All of this is nothing compared to the cash flow of 45,000 yuan crystals he's given. Besides, with the Gu family as a cover, even if something goes slightly out of line, people will assume it's from the Gu family.

After purchasing the Golden Illusion Robe and incurring previous expenses on spiritual items, Chen Ping'an's cash flow dropped from over 230,000 crystals to 170,000 crystals.

However, once the proceeds from the auction of the Golden Ring are received, the amount will return to 180,000 crystals.

"Now, let's bring out the last item for this auction!"

As Chen Ping'an's thoughts shifted, the atmosphere at the auction reached its peak.

The last item up for auction was a large, square seal made entirely of pure gold, with a dragon relief and a crimson fire crystal inlaid on the top layer.

A replica of the treasured Crimson Flame Seal!

The auction items were met with fierce bidding as soon as they were announced.

This replica of the Crimson Flame Seal is of extremely high quality, making it an exceptional specimen even among replica treasures. Its grade far surpasses that of ordinary top-tier divine weapons, and even surpasses some pseudo-treasures.

Its value is immeasurable, and under normal circumstances, there is simply no channel for its circulation.

Whether for powerful forces or cultivators, it is a strategic treasure that is hard to come by.

"Crimson Fire Seal?"

Chen Ping'an lowered his gaze to the auction phantom in the arena.

The Crimson Fire Seal is a divine weapon of the suppression type. Due to its supernatural properties, it can transform into a small mountain of crimson gold and suppress others.

During the suppression, a strange crimson fire raged, scorching the spirit and soul.

The heirloom, the Crimson Dragon Seal!

The four sides are carved with patterns of hibernation, soaring, exhaling, and coiling into a pillar, with a dragon eye crystal bead inlaid at the top, presenting a vertical pupil.

Legend has it that within the realm of the Crimson Dragon Seal, a divine Crimson Dragon appears, circling the sky, spewing forth blazing flames, its dragon might vast and boundless.

Such treasures stand at the pinnacle even among the most precious treasures.

Even for celestial beings, it is rare to have their wishes fulfilled.

Seeing this large seal at the auction, even though it was just a replica, still piqued Chen Ping'an's interest.

However, interest aside, what's being auctioned right now is just a replica. Even if it's a suppressive divine weapon that suits Chen Ping'an's taste, he doesn't need to be tempted because he already has the Bloodthirsty Demon Jar.

As a pseudo-heavy treasure that has fallen in rank, the Bloodthirsty Demon Jar still possesses unparalleled power and wonder among pseudo-heavy treasures.

In addition to its blood-devouring and pulling power, it also has the effect of suppression and confinement.

In addition, storing essence also has remarkable effects.

Although this Crimson Fire Seal is quite remarkable, it still falls short of the others.

With a superior alternative available, Chen Ping'an did not attempt to auction it off.

The starting price for the Crimson Fire Seal was extremely high, reaching 50,000 crystals as soon as it was auctioned. In just a short while, it had already risen to 60,000 crystals.

"The value is quite considerable!"

As they were both replicas of powerful artifacts, Chen Ping'an thought of the Blood Moon Scythe in his hand.

I wonder what price the Blood Moon Scythe would fetch if it were auctioned?
Chen Ping'an showed a hint of interest.

After a fierce competition, the Crimson Flame Seal was finally sold to a pseudo-celestial being for over 80,000 crystals.

Chen Ping'an happened to be familiar with this pseudo-celestial being.

Yokoyama Sect, Black Rock Monster.

"This old monster is certainly wealthy." Chen Ping'an looked at the front of the private room with great interest.

At the previous Cloud Bamboo Trade Fair, Old Monster Black Rock sold off a considerable amount of resources, including a whole top-grade Earth-level mutated bloodline Golden-Patterned Xuan Turtle. After all those transactions, he probably amassed quite a fortune.

As a top-tier pseudo-celestial being with a renowned reputation and backed by a powerful force like the Hengshan Sect, it's not surprising that he bid on a replica of a precious treasure.

"The previous soul perception, and the debt we incurred on Xuanling Mountain," Chen Ping'an said calmly, his gaze deep and unfathomable. "I'll teach them a lesson when I get the chance."

With the final item being auctioned and its owner confirmed, the Azure Dragon Auction officially came to a close as the elderly man with the goatee, beaming with pride and full of energy, announced the sale.

As soon as the auction ended, the middle-aged man in the blue robe walked out of the private box and stared intently at a passageway.

He wanted to see who this person was, and in the end, he bought the golden magical robe.

I originally thought there was little chance, since those who could bid for such a treasure were not ordinary people.

However, after the auction, he had to rush to Beishan Prefecture to venture deep into the Black Nether Mountains for one last gamble. Whether he succeeded or not, he wanted to use this opportunity to calm his mind.

But unexpectedly, whether by chance or coincidence, he actually saw the owner who had won the bid for the Golden Illusion Robe.

He was a handsome young man with an extraordinary demeanor.

After confirming the room number, it was indeed him.

The other party made no attempt to hide anything and walked out openly and honestly.

"The middle stage of Yuheng has reached completion?"

The man in the blue robe was startled and somewhat taken aback.

It wasn't that the other party's cultivation level was too high, but rather that it was far below his expectations.

In his mind, anyone who could afford to bid for the Golden Illusionary Robe with such wealth must at least be a Grandmaster of Martial Arts. Even if they weren't on the same level as those on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, they were still someone close to being on the Wind and Cloud Ranking.

How could he not even be a Grandmaster of Martial Arts?

The man in the blue robe was curious and couldn't help but pay more attention.

This attention, by chance, led him to discover the other party's identity.

After passing through a hidden passage, the other party got into a car, which, judging from the markings, appeared to be a Gu family vehicle. The people escorting him along the way seemed to address him as "son-in-law."

"Son-in-law?" The man in blue robes' eyes flashed. "The Gu family's son-in-law?"

In an instant, he guessed the other party's identity: "Hidden Dragon Prodigy, the Savage Blade Chen Ping'an!"

Outside the auction hall, the man in the blue robe stood for a long time. Only when the crowd gradually dispersed did he put aside that unrealistic plan in his mind.

"What good luck! I wonder how much the Gu family contributed to this auction?"
These people, seemingly from humble beginnings, were actually born extraordinary, gifted and blessed with good fortune. Their achievements were predetermined from birth. Without much hardship, they displayed their talents, and after attaching themselves to powerful families, everything they were meant to have came their way.

While their story may seem inspiring, what they truly rely on is nothing more than their extraordinary talent! Throughout their cultivation journey, they have been supported by their families and protected by powerful forces, possessing a glorious foundation built over a thousand years! How could they possibly understand the hardships faced by independent cultivators like themselves!

Without the tempering of hardship, without the perseverance in seeking the truth, without the warmth and coldness of human relationships, there is no vicissitude of the truth!
Aside from their natural talent, everything else is insignificant!

The man in the blue robe stood for a long time, gazing at the bustling street scene in the distance, and suddenly burst into laughter.

The surroundings were bustling, but without exception, everyone there was mediocre!
Even with such mediocrity, he was determined to forge a path to the heavens.

Tell them that those born with the power of a scalpel can rival the stars in brilliance!

Only those who are not hidden dragons are qualified to ascend to the realm of gods and men.

They, as independent cultivators, are also capable!
The journey to the underworld is fraught with peril; the slightest mistake could mean certain death and the annihilation of one's soul.

"This journey is for the sake of the Way; I only ask that I have no regrets! If I go and never return, then so be it."

"Never to return!"

The man in the blue robe flicked his sleeve, turned and left, his back view heavy and powerful, as resolute as the Dao.

(End of this chapter)