But even it was merely a high grade Black Genesis Weapon.
Don’t scoff at this quasi-Heaven Genesis Weapon just because it was damaged. Its power definitely surpassed a high grade Black Genesis Weapon, making it an extremely lethal weapon in battle.
With this halberd, an advance Heaven Gate expert would even be able to do battle with a first layer Alpha-Origin expert.
Back then, Su Youwei had used the remnant power of the Yangming Sword in her body to insta-kill an Alpha-Origin expert. From this, one can see just how much power a Heaven tier Genesis Weapon possessed.
Of course, it must be mentioned that the Yangming Sword was definitely much higher up on the ladder than this Heavenly Luo Halberd.’
“Bids for this item starts at 500,000 Genesis crystals.” The elder’s gaze swept across the entire auction area as his powerful voice rang out.
The auction area was silent for a split second before instantly being broken by a wave of voices.
“600,000!”
“I bid 700,000!”
“800,000! I hope that everyone will give me, Lu Dameng, some face!”
“Who do you think you are, I’ve never even heard of you. One million!”
“......”
In the short span of a dozen minutes, the Heavenly Luo Halberd’s price had reached a whopping bid of 1.5 million.
Zhou Yuan itched to join in as he watched exhilarating exchange of bids, but could ultimately only let out a helpless sigh. He had no money. Only now did he realise how pathetic his 500,000 Genesis crystals were.
After the bid reached 1.5 million, less and less people were able to participate. In the end, a few more rounds of bidding left the bid at 2.1 million.
The Heavenly Luo Halberd was auctioned away at a price of 2.1 million as regretful sighs rang out in the auction area. There were even more people who were clenching their teeth in frustration because no one knew whose hands the halberd had landed in.
Although the majority of the crowd was rather regretful, the atmosphere in the auction area had become pretty lively, and countless burning gazes quickly turned to the stage again.
The first item was already so valuable. Looks likes the quality of the goods this time was indeed going to be pretty high. The only question was whether even better things would appear later on…
Hence,the auction continued under the countless expectant gazes, unstoppable as wildfire.
Chapter 132 Goods Get
Item after item continuously appeared on the auction stage. Although none of them could match the Heavenly Luo Halberd, every item was still considerably rare. Hence, the atmosphere of the auction remained extremely exciting.
At this current moment, the elder was once again taking out another item on the auction stage. It was a glass bottle in which a fiery-red liquid swam. The viscous liquid was akin to the essence of fire, flames endlessly burning around it.
“This is the Earth Essence Flame that was extracted from the depths of Wanzai volcano. If it is absorbed by someone who is cultivating a fire type Genesis Qi, as long as that Genesis Qi is below grade 5, it will be able to raise the raise the rank of the Genesis Qi by one minor grade.”
These words shook the auction area once again, burning desire instantly rising in the eyes of countless individuals.
The previous items, including the Heavenly Luo Halberd, were ultimately external aids. This Earth Essence Flame on the other hand was able to raise the rank of one’s Genesis Qi!
Although it only worked on Genesis Qi below grade 5, it was still a tremendous boost.
If absorbed, a low tier grade 4 Genesis Qi would rise to the mid tier. Such an increase in power was definitely not insubstantial.
“Never imagined that they would even have such a thing.” Zhou Yuan could not help but sigh, his heart stirring a little. Although the Omni Python Qi he cultivated was already grade 5, his father’s Flame-Thunder Qi was only grade 4.
If he gave this item to his father, the Flame-Thunder Qi would definitely reach the peak of grade 4.
However, Zhou Yuan’s stirring heart was quickly crushed by reality, because the starting bid for the Earth Essence Flame was 800,000 Genesis crystals.
“I feel so poor.”
Zhou Yuan could not help but cover his face with a hand. The Great Zhou Empire had not been a good place for the past few years, resulting its prince having little savings. He was not like the others who could easily accumulate a few million.
The bidding war for the Earth Essence Flame was even more intense than the earlier Heavenly Luo Halberd. After several minutes of back and forth, the price finally stabilized at 2.58 million.
Only after the struggle for the Earth Essence Flame was over did the heated atmosphere cool down somewhat.
Zhou Yuan silently waited for the items he needed. After about a dozen minutes, he finally heard the words he was expecting.
“Underworld Spirit Fruit, 100,000 Genesis crystals.”
Zhou Yuan’s lightly shut eyes opened, his gaze burning with desire as he stared at the stage where the elder was holding a jade case. A black fruit lay within the case.
This Genesis resource had a very particular function, hence, not many were interested in it and it’s starting bid was naturally pretty tame.
Few were vying for this item, and the bid only managed to rise to 150,000 after a few rounds.
Zhou Yuan waited for his opportunity. When it was about time, he finally opened his mouth, “200,000 Genesis crystals.”
The sudden increase of 33% was not trivial at all. Several parties immediately give up, while the remaining two only gave in after raising the bid to 250,000.
Zhou Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. His entire fortune only amounted to 500,000 Genesis crystals, and just this Underworld Spirit Fruit alone would consume half of it. The rest of his money was still needed to buy the Vermillion Blood Grass.
The elder scanned the area as his powerful voice echoed, “Are there any other bids?”
Silence.
However, just as Zhou Yuan had relaxed, a soft chuckle was suddenly heard.
“300,000.”
The abrupt arrival of this voice caused whispers to spring up in the auction area. Many were bewildered. Why had the price of an Underworld Spirit Fruit risen to such a level?
Zhou Yuan’s complexion changed slightly, the expression in his eyes sinking a little as he said in a calm voice, “350,000.”
“400,000.” The other bidder immediately kept pace.
“500,000.” Iciness flashed in Zhou Yuan’s eyes. Someone was making things difficult for them again. The other bidder was clearly purposely stirring trouble and did not intend to buy it.
When Zhou Yuan called out his bid of 500,000, the other voice seemed to laugh softly before no longer making any noise.
Thus, the Underworld Spirit Fruit ultimately landed in Zhou Yuan’s hands, but he had to pay 500,000, completely wiping out his entire fortune.
There was no change in Zhou Yuan’s expression, but fury flashed in his eyes.
By the side, Luluo stared at the VIP room in the distance and muttered, “The one that bidded is also in a VIP room. According to my information, that room is exclusively used by the city lord residence.”
“City lord residence?” Zhou Yuan frowned slightly. When had he offended the Saint Remains city lord residence? Moreover, given the city lord’s status, he could not possibly lower himself to vie with those of the younger generation.
Luluo pondered for a while. “The one inside is definitely not the city lord… but according to what I’ve heard, the only other person who frequents that VIP room is the city lord’s son, the junior city lord, Xiao Tianxuan.”
“Xiao Tianxuan?” Zhou Yuan shook his head. He did not know this person at all, so why was he making things difficult for them?
Zhou Yuan’s eyes flickered in thought for a while, eventually returning to calmness. However, ice-cold light flashed in the depths of this calmness. It did not matter why Xiao Tianx
uan was targeting them. Since the act was done, Zhou Yuan would naturally remember.
He then looked towards Luluo and asked, “Luluo, can you lend me some Genesis crystals?”
All 500,000 of his Genesis crystals had been used up. He no longer had any left for the subsequent Vermillion Blood Grass.
Luluo waved her hand. “Small matter, I’ll help you bid it later!”
Zhou Yuan did not say anything, but he made sure to remember this debt of gratitude.
The auction continued. It was not long before the Vermillion Blood Grass finally made an appearance.
The starting price for the Blood Vermillion Grass was only 80,000 Genesis crystals, and the competition even less than before.
Luluo was the first to shout, “200,000!”
Her bid directly silenced the place. Those originally planning on bidding instantly became quiet. This bid was akin to roadblock, there was no reason for them to pay such a high price for a stalk of Vermillion Blood Grass.
The silence only lasted for a moment. Just as Luluo began to believe that she had already succeeded, a faint laughter was once again heard from a particular VIP room. “300,000.”
Zhou Yuan’s eyelids lowered slightly as the frostiness in his eyes intensified.
Xiao Tianxuan was really a bit too much.
Luluo’s face also turned ice-cold. Although Xiao Tianxuan was the junior city lord of Saint Remains City, he did not amount to much in her eyes. Thus, she immediately responded, “600,000.”
Directly doubling the bid.
That VIP room was clearly silent for a moment after Luluo’s bid. In the end, a soft laugh emerged. “Since Little County Lord likes this item, I shall not compete.”
The Vermillion Blood Fruit was now also in the bag, but Luluo’s pretty face did not look happy at all. Xiao Tianxuan knew that she was the one bidding, but still raised the price. It was obvious that he did not think much of her.
“Thanks.” Zhou Yuan nodded at Luluo.
He slowly said, “Will the junior city lord be going to the Saint Remains Domain?”
“Of course.” Luluo nodded.
Zhou Yuan softly muttered, “That’s good.”
Luluo’s large eyes looked at Zhou Yuan. “Are you planning on getting even in the Saint Remains Domain? That guy is no pushover, he too is one of the elite geniuses of the Cangmang Continent.”
Zhou Yuan’s voice was steady as he replied, “I have also slain an Alpha-Origin.”
Luluo’s eyes turned round, somewhat unable to believe him. Wu Huang and Blind Sword had killed an Alpha-Origin expert, but at least they were at the advance Heaven Gate stage. Did Zhou Yuan really slay an Alpha-Origin at the Qi Nourishing stage?
Zhou Yuan took in a deep breath, his eyes cool and calm as he looked towards that particular VIP room. Xiao Tianxuan was it?
If we meet in the Saint Remains Domain, I will make you spit out ten times the amount you made me spend today.
Chapter 133 Little Heaven Genesis Technique
With the Underworld Spirit Fruit and Vermillion Blood Grass now in his hands, there was no longer anything else that Zhou Yuan needed from the auction. Hence, he calmly watched as the exciting auction progressed.
In contrast, Luluo excitedly bidded and won several items. However, what puzzled Zhou Yuan was that she did not face any obstructions from that particular VIP room.
This felt rather strange to him. Could the other party know that these two Genesis resources were important to him?
Yaoyao, whom had not said anything since the beginning, suddenly spoke up at this moment, “It seems the reason why Xiao Tianxuan is making things difficult for you is related to the Gu clan.”
Zhou Yuan slowly said, “The Gu clan does have some capable people, and one of them has likely guessed the two Genesis resources needed to perfectly absorb Spirit source energy. That’s why I’ve been facing obstructions here.”
Zhou Yuan was able to work things out with Yaoyao’s hint. Someone from the Gu clan must have went to Xiao Tianxuan. However, there was still one thing he could not wrap his head around. Just who exactly in the Gu clan had the ability to turn the junior city lord against him?
While these thoughts swirled in Zhou Yuan’s mind, the auction gradually approached its end. It was at this moment that the final item appeared, shocking everyone in the auction area. Even Zhou Yuan could not help but cast his gaze over.
One could only watch as the elder on the auction stage very carefully raised a golden case. Within the case was a small stone tablet on which ancient characters were carved. The tablet gave off a slight glow, forming a halo around it. It was a very mysterious and mystical sight.
“The Genesis technique that has been carved onto this stone tablet is called the Spirit Subduing technique. It boasts peerless power, and is a genuine little Heaven tier Genesis technique!” The elder’s eyes were filled with desire. Even he coveted to a technique of this level.
*Uproar*!
“Little Heaven Genesis technique?” The entire auction area seemed heave at this moment.
Every gaze was filled with burning desire as they stared at the stone tablet.
Above the Black tier was the Heaven tier. Though the Black tier was still considerably common, the Heaven tier on the other hand… even in the entire Cangmang Continent, the factions that possessed it were as rare as unicorn horns or phoenix feathers.
As for the little Heaven tier, in a certain manner of speaking, it stood above the Black tier but below the Heaven tier.
However, since it was worthy of three words Heaven Genesis technique, a little Heaven tier technique definitely possessed overwhelming power. If one obtained it, one would even be able to kill an Alpha-Origin opponent at the Heaven Gate stage.
This was the might of a little Heaven tier Genesis technique.
“A little Heaven Genesis technique…” Mumbled Zhou Yuan. Even he felt a rush at this moment. He had once heard Zhou Qing say that the Great Zhou Empire had once possessed a Heaven Genesis technique at its peak, but it was subsequently taken away by the Great Wu Empire.
By the side, Luluo’s large eyes were practically emitting beams of light. “Never imagined that a little Heaven Genesis technique would actually make an appearance. Even the Thousand Beast Empire only has three little Heaven Genesis techniques. In fact, a technique that has reached this level can even be called the ultimate technique of an empire.”
Zhou Yuan nodded. The strongest Genesis technique he currently had was the third level of the Dragon Tablet Hand, which had reached the power levels of a high grade Black tier Genesis technique. When set next to the Heaven tier, the gap between the two was akin to the distance between the sky and the land.
“Rumor says that one can obtain true-blue Heaven techniques in the Saint Remains Domain. These techniques were mastered by the fallen Saint while he was alive, and were thus imprinted into his blood. Since the Saint’s blood transformed into the Saint Remains Domain, various miracles can naturally be found inside.” Luluo wet her mouth. This was the true Heaven Genesis technique that even the Thousand Beast Empire did not possess.
Zhou Yuan’s heart surged in excitement when he heard this. The Saint Remains Domain truly contained unimaginable treasures.
While they conversed, the auction area rapidly reached its boiling point due to the little Heaven Genesis technique. Shout after shout using all of their lungs continued to resound one after another.
“4 million!”
“4.3 million!”
“5 million!”
“......”
In a mere few minutes, the price of the little Heaven Genesis technique reached the terrifying sum of 5 million.
Luluo had bidded once in between, but her bid was quickly surpassed by other zealous bidders. This depressed her a little, but she ultimately decided to give up after some thought.
“The prerequisites to learn a little Heaven Genesis technique will be rather demanding, it’s not just a matter of being able to practice it on
ce you buy it.” Muttered Luluo.
Zhou Yuan had zero intentions of bidding because the price was just too high. 5 million Genesis crystals was practically akin to a year’s worth of income for the Great Zhou Empire.
However, he did need to be a little careful since the technique was going to land in someone else’s hands. Anyone who encountered the eventual owner in the Saint Remains Domain would likely be faced with a huge problem.
Everyone was fixated on the bidding war, even those in the VIP rooms, who had been rather silent throughout the auction, had began to bid.
After a bitter and intense struggle, a bid of 7.9 million ultimately ended the contest for the Spirit Subduing technique.
“7.9 million…” Zhou Yuan sighed as he shook his head. A little Heaven Genesis technique was really far too pricey. After all, a technique of this level was already considered top tier in the Cangmang Continent.
“Let’s go.”
Zhou Yuan rose to his feet. He already had everything he needed, and could begin absorbing the Spirit source energy tonight, allowing his Spirit to step into the advance Illusory stage, and open the doors to begin learning grade 3 Genesis Runes.
The trio left their VIP room and proceeded to pass through the corridor. At this moment however, Zhou Yuan realised that Luluo’s footsteps had slowed, while her originally smiling face had turned frosty.
Zhou Yuan followed her gaze, only to find a group approaching them from another direction.
At the very front was a guy and a girl. The guy was pretty tall, and was brimming with both confidence and grace. He was currently playing with two golden balls on which runes could faintly be seen.
The girl was also rather attention grabbing. She had a hot figure, the black leather that tightly hugged her body accentuating her practically perfect curves, causing many men to secretly swallow their saliva.
This group soon arrived before the Zhou Yuan trio.
Luluo’s face was taunt as she icily said, “Xiao Tianxuan, you still dare to appear before me?”
Zhou Yuan’s pupils immediately shrank as iciness flitted across the depths of his eyes. So this was the guy, the junior city lord of Saint Remains City, Xiao Tianxuan.
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