Am I not a nascent saint demon cultivator?

The following day, Tiantuo City.

The entire street was packed with people, bustling with noise, and many Foundation Establishment cultivators mingled among them like ordinary mortals, appearing completely inconspicuous.

Tian Tuo City, as one of the top immortal cities in the Yuan Kingdom, was renowned and extremely prosperous. However, this day marked its peak.

The event has garnered immense attention because a large-scale auction, held once every fifty years, is about to begin, attracting countless cultivators eager to seize the opportunity to defy fate.

Rumors suggest that a Nascent Soul cultivator will also be participating in this grand auction, further heightening the atmosphere of the event.

Xu Yun naturally wouldn't miss this grand occasion. In recent days, he has been purchasing resources from various shops and stalls in Tiantuo City and has made considerable gains.

Even so, he still had high hopes for the grand auction in Tiantuo City and was unwilling to miss it.

Therefore, he arrived at the venue of the grand auction very early, and when he looked up, he saw a magnificent palace in front of him.

The palace was exquisite and luxurious, with carved beams and painted rafters. It was covered with layers of restrictions, like patterns carved on it, constantly flowing and undulating, protecting the entire palace.

Meanwhile, many long lines were queuing up to enter the palace, and the scene was bustling with noise and chaos.

"Oh? It's Wen Xinlan and the others."

Just then, Xu Yun, who had been waiting in line, saw Wen Xinlan and the others. They were holding tokens from the Muyun Chamber of Commerce and entered a special passage, thus successfully entering the palace.

The whole process went quite smoothly, unlike Xu Yun who had to waste time and energy queuing.

The Muyun Chamber of Commerce still held some influence in the Yuan Kingdom, so Tiantuo City was willing to offer them some preferential treatment. However, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Xu Yun did not choose to use the Muyun Chamber of Commerce's name to enter.

Before he arrived, he used the Invisible Mask, a rare treasure, to conceal and alter his aura and appearance, so that even familiar people standing in front of him would not be able to recognize him.

The reason for doing this was that Xu Yun's wealth and background were really hard to explain, but it was just a waste of time anyway, and soon it was Xu Yun's turn in the queue.

"Please come this way, guests."

After paying the spirit stones and obtaining the qualification to enter, Xu Yun followed the crowd into the palace, with some attendants leading the way.

If the person is a high-ranking cultivator or a VIP who has reserved a private room, there will be a personal attendant to greet and guide them.

However, Xu Yun was not interested in these things. He quickly followed the crowd to the depths of the palace, where a vast and boundless space came into view.

The entire space was filled with futons, forming a stepped structure around the jade platform in the center, which looked quite impressive.

Above the futons were private rooms, reserved for prominent figures, heirs of powerful families, or distinguished guests; the higher up the room, the more impressive the status.

Perhaps there are even Core Formation cultivators sitting in the top-ranking private box, overlooking the entire scene and watching the changing tides of events.

"It's best to keep a low profile at such a big auction."

With that thought in mind, Xu Yun quickly found a futon to sit on and quietly waited for the grand auction to begin.

As time passed, more and more prayer cushions were filled, and soon the entire vast space was filled with waves of sound, brimming with excitement and anticipation.

"Haha, welcome fellow Daoists to this grand auction in Tiantuo City. I am Song Qing, and I am the host of this auction. Please bear with me."

Just then, a loud laugh came from the jade platform, and then an old man dressed in a simple robe quietly appeared on it.

His beard and hair were all white, and his face was kind. He looked around at everyone present with a smile.

However, no one dared to be careless towards the old man, especially Xu Yun, who was even more tense when he saw him appear, and his body trembled involuntarily.

The other party did not exude any aura, not even the slightest bit of power. Xu Yun was purely instinctively afraid of the old man's aura.

"This is definitely not an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator; it's very likely a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator!!"

Xu Yun murmured to himself, his gaze growing increasingly solemn. Foundation Establishment cultivators were already an insurmountable barrier for him, let alone those in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

His cultivation is profound and his foundation is deep; he is only one step away from forming his core.

The fact that such a powerful figure is serving as the host of this grand auction speaks volumes about the profound foundation of Tiantuo City.

"Haha, without further ado, I'm sure you're all itching to go. I won't waste your time any longer. First up is the first item up for auction."

Song Qing smiled slightly and clapped his hands lightly. As the crisp sound rang out, a beautiful maid came out carrying a round plate.

The disc was covered with a layer of gauze, which was filled with layers of restrictions, making it look hazy and impossible to discern what was inside.

As Song Qing lifted the gauze, the contents of the disc were fully revealed to everyone.

It was a feather fan with some pits and bumps, but it still looked quite exquisite. In particular, the aura emanating from it had actually reached the second level, although it was not quite perfect.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Song Qing stroked his beard and laughed, "The first item for auction is a second-tier spiritual artifact embryo, the Frost Fan, with a starting bid of two thousand spirit stones!"

These words caused an uproar among the crowd, and Xu Yun was particularly astonished.

As expected of a grand auction, the first item up for auction was a second-tier spiritual artifact embryo. Although it wasn't a true second-tier spiritual artifact, its value was still quite rare.

If suitable materials and a skilled craftsman can be found, it is not impossible to completely refine it into a true second-tier spiritual weapon.

Even those undergoing Foundation Establishment or major cultivation would be tempted by such a rare item, and Xu Yun couldn't help but marvel at how the grand auction of Tiantuo City truly lived up to its reputation.

"Two thousand two hundred spirit stones!"

"Two thousand five hundred spirit stones!"

"Two thousand six hundred spirit stones!"

While Xu Yun was still in surprise, many cultivators had already begun competing for this second-tier spiritual artifact embryo, and the price was still rising.

Xu Yun was quite interested in this second-tier spiritual artifact embryo, but seeing that the current auction price had exceeded the normal price, and since he didn't really need it, he sat aside and watched.

Soon, the embryonic second-tier spiritual artifact was auctioned off for 3,800 spirit stones, which heated up the atmosphere at the auction and made everyone look forward to the next item.

"The second item up for auction..."

As the auction continued, Xu Yun saw many things that were rarely seen outside the world, including precious natural treasures, elixirs, and secret techniques.

However, although these items were valuable, they were not what Xu Yun needed, so he could only sit aside and silently watch others compete for the auction items.

"The next item up for auction is somewhat special. According to our Tian Tuo City's appraisal and assessment, its nature is similar to that of a Foundation Establishment spiritual item."

Song Qing smiled mysteriously, no longer keeping everyone in suspense, and lifted the gauze on the disc, revealing its contents to everyone.

It was a jade slip with several large characters engraved on it.

Blood Sacrifice Body Refinement Method

"This body-refining technique is very special. Once mastered, it can replenish one's qi and blood, strengthen one's physique, and easily break through the qi and blood barrier in the three stages of Foundation Establishment, without any age limit!"