124: Chapter 123 Supreme Auction

Eastern Region, Youzhou.

Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

President of the Chamber of Commerce was waiting at the entrance early in the morning.

Behind him stood a group of chamber deacons, all dressed neatly with respectful expressions.

A few days ago, headquarters sent word that an important figure was coming today and told him to welcome them properly.

He had been wondering which Elder was coming.

It wasn't mentioned in the message, and he didn't dare to ask.

After waiting for nearly an hour, a streak of light finally appeared on the horizon.

The light landed in front of the chamber, transforming into a middle-aged man in green robes with a lean face and a restrained aura.

When the President of the Chamber of Commerce saw the person's face, his mind went blank.

President Zhou Yueting. One of the three presidents of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, with a cultivation at the Early Stage of the Great Emperor realm.

He didn't expect that the "important figure" the headquarters mentioned would be him.

He hurriedly stepped forward and bowed deeply, "President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Youzhou branch greets President Zhou."

The deacons behind him all bowed in unison, some with trembling hands.

A president personally coming to Youzhou was something that had never happened before.

President Zhou Yueting nodded, said nothing, and stepped into the chamber.

President of the Chamber of Commerce followed behind, leading the way to the inner hall.

After serving Spiritual Tea, he dismissed everyone, remaining alone to attend to him.

"President, may I ask if there are any instructions from headquarters for your visit?" he asked cautiously.

President Zhou Yueting picked up his teacup and took a sip, "Two things. First, a routine audit to check the situation of the Eastern Region branch."

He set down the teacup and paused, "Second, the headquarters is about to hold a Supreme Auction. Here in the Eastern Region, I will personally deliver an invitation to the Taixuan Sect."

President of the Chamber of Commerce was stunned for a moment.

He naturally knew about the Supreme Auction; it was a grand event held by the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce headquarters every three hundred years.

Those who received invitations were all top-tier forces on the Desolate Ancient Continent.

In the past, such things had nothing to do with the Eastern Region. The Eastern Region didn't even have a Great Emperor, so how could it be worthy of the headquarters' attention?

But the Eastern Region was different now.

The Taixuan Sect had risen, its power shaking the Desolate Ancient Continent.

President of the Chamber of Commerce wasn't surprised that the Taixuan Sect was invited this time.

What surprised him was that a president would personally come to deliver the invitation.

This level of treatment was simply too high.

He couldn't help but glance at President Zhou Yueting, wanting to ask but not daring to.

President Zhou Yueting naturally noticed his expression and knew what he was wondering.

But he had no intention of explaining.

President of the Chamber of Commerce was only a Quasi-Emperor; there were some things he wasn't qualified to know yet.

Only the Great Emperors of the Central Region truly understood the significance of that battle in the Western Region.

His personal visit wasn't out of politeness, but respect.

"As for the Taixuan Sect," President Zhou Yueting set down his teacup, "you will come with me."

President of the Chamber of Commerce quickly complied, "Yes."

President Zhou Yueting took the President of the Chamber of Commerce and traveled from Youzhou all the way to Lingzhou.

He didn't tear through the Void Realm to travel but chose to fly instead.

President of the Chamber of Commerce followed behind, muttering to himself but not daring to ask more.

After flying across several provinces, President Zhou Yueting suddenly spoke, "This Eastern Region has certainly undergone a great transformation."

President of the Chamber of Commerce was startled and hurriedly replied, "Yes, since the Taixuan Sect unified the Eastern Region, the provinces have become much more stable, and the movement of Cultivators has become more frequent."

President Zhou Yueting didn't say anything more, only nodding.

Upon reaching the Lingzhou border, they could see a giant city from afar, sprawling outside the mountain gate of the Taixuan Sect.

President Zhou Yueting slowed down and examined it carefully.

"Xuanqi City?" he asked.

"Exactly," President of the Chamber of Commerce replied. "The city outside the Taixuan Sect's mountain gate is now the center of the Eastern Region."

President Zhou Yueting landed in front of the city gate, and as he noted the concentration of Spiritual Qi within the city, a flicker of shock flashed in his eyes.

The density of Spiritual Qi in this city could rank among the top even in the Central Region.

As expected of a Sect presided over by a Great Emperor at the Peak, it truly is different.

The two passed through Xuanqi City and arrived outside the Taixuan Sect's mountain gate.

A figure walked out from within the gate.

Mo Yuan's gaze fell upon President Zhou Yueting. His brow twitched slightly, and just as he was about to speak, President of the Chamber of Commerce had already stepped forward to greet him.

"Elder Mo," President of the Chamber of Commerce said with a cupped-hand salute and a smile. The two had dealt with each other before and were acquainted.

He stepped aside to introduce him, "This is the President of our Four Seas Chamber of Commerce headquarters, who has come specifically to visit your Sect Master."

Mo Yuan glanced at President Zhou Yueting and nodded, "Please wait a moment, I will go and announce you."

A moment later, Mo Yuan returned and gestured for them to follow, "The Sect Master invites you in."

President Zhou Yueting stepped into the Taixuan Sect's mountain gate.

Then, he froze.

It was as if the inside and outside of the gate were two different worlds.

The Spiritual Qi outside the mountain gate was already dense enough, but compared to the inside, it was simply not worth mentioning.

The concentration of Spiritual Qi inside the Taixuan Sect far exceeded any place he had ever been.

He even suspected that if one stayed here long enough, their cultivation would rise on its own without even needing to Cultivate.

Suppressing the shock in his heart, he continued forward.

Along the way, his gaze was involuntarily drawn to the buildings he passed.

There were several places whose auras even he, a Great Emperor, could not see through.

The more he saw, the more alarmed he became, yet he didn't dare show too much on his face, silently following behind Mo Yuan.

The foundation of this Taixuan Sect was even deeper than he had imagined.

They soon arrived at the Sect Masters Hall.

Mo Yuan stopped outside the hall door, announced them, and stepped aside to invite the two in while he himself withdrew.

President Zhou Yueting stepped into the hall.

The hall was simply furnished, with nothing luxurious. A young man sat in the main seat, appearing to be in his twenties, leaning back against the chair with a casual demeanor.

This was the Sect Master of the Taixuan Sect?

President Zhou Yueting's gaze fell upon Lin Chen, and he quietly observed him.

No surprise—he still couldn't see through him!

From the moment he stepped into the Taixuan Sect's mountain gate, this Sect had given him one surprise after another, to the point where everything now seemed normal.

He took a step forward and cupped his hands, "Zhou Yueting of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce greets Emperor Lin."

President of the Chamber of Commerce followed behind and also bowed.

Lin Chen raised a hand, "President Zhou is too polite. Please, have a seat."

The two took their seats.

A Deacon Disciple served tea. President Zhou Yueting picked up the teacup, took a sip, set it down, and got straight to the point:

"Emperor, I have come this time to invite your Sect to participate in the tri-centennial Supreme Auction."

He paused, "The Supreme Auction is the highest-level auction event of our Four Seas Chamber of Commerce. At that time, top-tier forces from the Desolate Ancient Continent will attend. Top-tier treasures from various regions will appear at the auction."

"The time is set for one month from now in Shenwu City of the Qian Prefecture."

When he mentioned the word "top-tier," there was a hint of pride in his tone.

The Supreme Auction happened once every three hundred years. Not a single item that appeared at this auction was ordinary.

After hearing this, Lin Chen lightly tapped his fingers on the armrest twice.

The Supreme Auction, once every three hundred years.

The items that could make it to this auction shouldn't be too bad.

It's worth taking a look, if only to add to the Sect's foundation.

"Very well," he nodded. "The Taixuan Sect will definitely be there."

President Zhou Yueting felt a sense of relief and added:

"Additionally, if your Sect has any items you wish to consign for auction, you can also entrust them to us. Given the scale of the Supreme Auction, the prices will certainly not disappoint your Sect."

Lin Chen glanced at him, didn't take the bait, and simply nodded.

Seeing this, President Zhou Yueting said no more. He rose and cupped his hands, "Then I shall await your Sect's grand arrival. Farewell."

Lin Chen didn't try to make him stay, nodding, "Safe travels."

After leaving the mountain gate, President Zhou Yueting looked back at the mist-shrouded Taixuan Sect, remained silent for a moment, and then turned to leave.