41: Flaming Sun Divine Fruit

A Yuanying Ninth Level cultivator was considered a top-tier combatant in the Tianyan Dynasty.

Even in the entire Southern Border, he was not an unknown figure.

Thousands of cultivators attended, the vast majority being only at the Foundation Establishment or Golden Core stages.

Possessing that necklace, which could withstand a full-strength attack from a Yuanying Ninth Level cultivator, was equivalent to having an extra protective talisman.

“Alright, no more idle chatter. The starting bid is one million low-grade spirit stones, with each increment no less than one hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones.”

With that, Xiaoyue said no more.

He stood quietly on the stage, waiting for the bids from the audience below.

As soon as Xiaoyue’s words fell, many cultivators could no longer hold back.

“1 million.”

“1.1 million.”

“1.3 million.”

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“2 million.”

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Lu Fengming glanced at the so-called Glazed Necklace and shook his head.

He was not interested in such an item.

However, the fierce competition at the auction surprised Lu Fengming a little.

This was only the first item, yet it had already been bid up to several million low-grade spirit stones.

How terrifying would the subsequent items be?

Fortunately, Lu Fengming had come fully prepared.

Otherwise, if he were short on funds and couldn't acquire his desired items,

He might have resorted to killing and plundering.

Ultimately, this Eight Treasures Glazed Necklace was auctioned off for a price of 4.08 million low-grade spirit stones.

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“Next up is our second item, the Yan Yang Divine Fruit.”

As he spoke, a staff member walked to the center of the stage, carrying a fiery red tray.

On the tray, a fiery red fruit, tinged with bright purple, as if scorched by flames, appeared before everyone.

Around this fruit, an extremely powerful fiery energy emanated.

This was the legendary Yan Yang Divine Fruit.

“The Yan Yang Divine Fruit is a very special fruit harvested from the Underworld Volcano, containing an incredibly powerful and overbearing fire-attribute spiritual energy.”

“If one can refine it, it can not only temper the physical body but also enhance cultivation.”

Pointing at the fiery red fruit, Xiaoyue’s face also broke into a brilliant smile.

Hearing this, the crowd below began to discuss animatedly.

“What? Is this the legendary Yan Yang Divine Fruit?”

“It is said that the fire-attribute spiritual energy within the Yan Yang Divine Fruit possesses incredibly vast and overbearing power. If one can consume it, it will surely greatly increase my cultivation.”

“Don’t be happy too soon. There are pros and cons. The spiritual energy within the Yan Yang Divine Fruit is too overbearing. A slight mistake will lead to being consumed by fire, burning you to cinders.”

“I don’t care. I am determined to get this Yan Yang Divine Fruit. If anyone dares to compete with me, I will make things difficult for him.”

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Hearing the waves of discussion around him, a slight smile appeared on Lu Fengming’s lips.

He could naturally feel the extremely overbearing power contained within this fruit.

If others were to refine this power, they might be burned to death.

But who was Lu Fengming?

Possessing Side Effect Transfer, he had no fear of any side effects whatsoever.

Just as a certain cultivator on the scene had said,

He, Lu Fengming, was also determined to obtain this Yan Yang Divine Fruit.

“The starting bid for the Yan Yang Divine Fruit is two million low-grade spirit stones, with each increment no less than two hundred thousand.”

“2 million.”

“2.5 million.”

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“I bid 5 million.”

“5.2 million!”

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As time passed, the price of the Yan Yang Divine Fruit was pushed higher and higher, quickly reaching 6.5 million.

6.5 million low-grade spirit stones, this price was already quite high.

Unfortunately, this was just the beginning, not the end.

“7 million.”

“7.5 million.”

“10 million.”

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Voice after voice continued to ring out.

Eventually, the price of the Yan Yang Divine Fruit was pushed to 20 million.

“25 million.”

Just then, Lu Fengming raised his bidding paddle and said calmly.

Hearing the price Lu Fengming called out, all the cultivators simultaneously turned their gaze to the private room where Lu Fengming was located.

Many cultivators who had been fiercely competing earlier could not help but change their expressions upon hearing this price.

Although the Yan Yang Divine Fruit was extremely precious,

The price of one Yan Yang Divine Fruit was at most 20 million low-grade spirit stones.

The other party had directly offered a price of 25 million.

If they wanted to acquire it, they could only continue to bid higher, and there was no guarantee of success.

No one wanted to be the scapegoat, so they naturally chose to give up.

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Ultimately, without surprise, the Yan Yang Divine Fruit was acquired by Lu Fengming for 25 million.

When Xiaoyue struck the hammer on the stage, it signified a final decision.

He couldn't help but turn his head and glance in Lu Fengming's direction.

Then, without a ripple, he continued with the next auction.

After one item was finished, Xiaoyue brought out another.

This continued for four rounds, with every item being hotly contested.

These included Boundary Breaking Pills, special refining and alchemy techniques, and more.

It must be said,

As a renowned presence in the Southern Border, the Four Symbols Business Association's auction items were all extraordinary.

As long as one successfully bid on an item, it was essentially a guaranteed profit.

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“Now, we will be auctioning one of the highlight items of this auction, a Mid-Grade Earth-tier Divine Ability: [Phantom of Wind].”

“The starting bid is 5 million low-grade spirit stones, with each increment no less than 500,000.”

As Xiaoyue’s words fell, the entire venue immediately fell silent.

Everyone stared intently at the cultivation technique book Xiaoyue held.

Earth-tier Divine Abilities were extremely rare and scarce.

In the Tianyan Dynasty, only the Tianyan Dynasty Imperial Family and the Lu family possessed an Earth-tier Divine Ability, and it was merely a Low-Grade Earth-tier Divine Ability.

From this, one could see the rarity of Earth-tier Divine Abilities.

Especially since what was before them was a Mid-Grade Earth-tier Divine Ability.

Phantom of Wind was an extremely powerful Earth-tier Divine Ability cultivation technique.

It was a technique that combined speed and illusionary arts, profound and boundless.

The appearance of such a cultivation technique naturally attracted the attention of all cultivators.

“5 million!”

“8 million!”

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“30 million.”

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“50 million!”

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In just a short quarter of an hour, this Earth-tier cultivation technique had already been bid up to 70 million.

At this point, most cultivators had chosen to withdraw.

Although Earth-tier cultivation techniques were powerful, they were not worth them selling everything they owned and investing all their money.

At this moment, only two factions remained in the competition.

“75 million.”

Hearing this, Lu Fengming immediately focused his gaze on the VIP box directly opposite.

What came into view was a middle-aged man dressed in gray clothing.

His eyes were sharp, and he looked furious.

Lu Fengming narrowed his eyes, quietly observing the other party.

Nascent Soul Ninth Stage!

Among the participants at this auction, he was considered one of the top-tier combatants.

“This person is Elder Xun Yun, an Outer Elder of Yun Tian Sect.”

Someone in the crowd exclaimed, revealing the identity of the other party.

As one of the top sects in the Southern Border, Yun Tian Sect boasted many powerful experts, and even had an Old Ancestor at the Combination Realm presiding over it.

Elder Xun Yun was an Outer Elder of Yun Tian Sect.

Therefore, while his status was not comparable to that of an Inner Elder, he was not someone that ordinary forces dared to provoke.

“78 million.”

Just as Elder Xun Yun called out his price, another person stepped forward.

With the appearance of that voice, it once again attracted the attention of all the cultivators present.

“I can’t believe it’s him.”

“Who is this kid? Is he famous?”

“You don’t even know him? He is Xiao Tingsheng, the beloved grandson of the General Elder of Qing Tian Sword Sect.”

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