Chapter 374: The Curtain Falls, Refining the Dried Beast Corpse
The sudden bidding voice immediately caused a commotion throughout the auction hall.
The Qing King Infinity Sword and the Royal Soul-Capturing Spear—these two weapons had become well-known names throughout the Black-Corner Region, all because of the Yuan Manor.
As two of the top-tier weapons in the Black-Corner Region, it was widely recognized that the Qing King Infinity Sword allowed a Dou King expert to fight against opponents who were one or two stars higher, and the Royal Soul-Capturing Spear enabled a Dou Emperor expert to do the same!
It should be noted that in the Dou Qi Continent, surpassing one's level in battle was a very difficult feat. Only true geniuses could challenge higher-level opponents, and the stronger one became, the harder it was to challenge stronger foes.
At the Dou King and Dou Emperor levels, unless someone had a massive advantage in battle techniques and skills, even geniuses would rarely succeed in overcoming this challenge.
However, the Qing King Infinity Sword and the Royal Soul-Capturing Spear—both symbols of the pinnacle weapons of the Yuan Manor—could accomplish this.
A gap of two stars could now be bridged with just a weapon, which was undoubtedly the main reason why these weapons drove strong fighters mad with desire.
Therefore, when these two weapons were released by Yuan Manor as their premier products in recent years, countless strong individuals in the Black-Corner Region fought desperately to acquire them, even though their prices were prohibitively high.
In fact, many Dou Kings and even Dou Emperors joined Yuan Manor just to obtain the Qing King Infinity Sword or the Royal Soul-Capturing Spear.
After all, unlike medicinal pills, weapons could be passed down and become heirlooms. To strong individuals, they held an extraordinary allure.
Thus, when everyone heard Mo Yu speak of exchanging such weapons, they were all stunned.
All eyes turned toward the VIP section, where the silver-eyed young man stood up slowly. For a moment, the entire auction hall was filled with whispers of shock and astonishment.
Compared to the commotion from the crowd, the people in the VIP section appeared much calmer. However, upon closer inspection, one could see that they too were not entirely unaffected.
Though they knew that Mo Yu, as the leader of Yuan Manor and a high-level blacksmith, would naturally offer weapons first for the exchange, the fact that he directly offered the Qing King Infinity Sword and the Royal Soul-Capturing Spear, both incredibly valuable, still made them shake their heads in disbelief. Truly, as the overlord of the Black-Corner Region, his generosity was beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Two Qing King Infinity Swords and one Royal Soul-Capturing Spear—the value of these three weapons, if converted to gold coins, would not be less than fifteen million, a staggering sum.
On the auction platform, the white-haired old man was stunned when he heard Mo Yu's offer, but quickly breathed a sigh of relief.
Subtly wiping the sweat from his forehead, his mind raced. Although the two Qing King Infinity Swords and the Royal Soul-Capturing Spear were indeed worth a lot, it still seemed a bit inadequate to exchange them for this dried magical beast corpse.
After all, this was a fearsome beast that had almost reached the eighth rank, an extraordinary creature. Although it was now a dried corpse, even a dead tiger retains some of its former power. How much more so for a magical beast of this level?
However, despite the slight difference in value, this was Mo Yu, the leader of Yuan Manor, the top of the Black-Corner Region's Black List, and the new overlord of the region. Should they proceed with the deal?
The old man's thoughts flashed quickly, and he subtly cast a glance toward a certain part of the auction hall.
Seeing someone there slightly shake their head, the white-haired elder sighed inwardly, but still smiled brightly and scanned the VIP section, saying, "Master Mo has offered two Qing King Infinity Swords and one Royal Soul-Capturing Spear. Is there anyone who would like to offer a higher bid?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected the white-haired elder to try and raise the price.
His eyes shifted slightly, and when he glanced at a familiar figure in the auction hall, the corner of his mouth curled into a disdainful smile.
Unbothered, he shook his head. As the white-haired elder finished speaking, Mo Yu's silver eyes swept across the hall, releasing a chilling aura.
Although he was only a five-star Dou Emperor, his presence was no less imposing than that of a peak Dou Emperor. Furthermore, there were rumors that he possessed the terrifying Black-Gold Thunder Orb, which could kill even a seven-star Dou Venerate.
Many strong individuals, when making eye contact with Mo Yu, couldn't help but shudder. Their desire to compete quickly faded.
"Haha, if Master Mo has taken an interest in this item, it seems it has found its rightful owner."
"Yes, Master Mo is so young, yet he's ranked first on the Black List and leads the vast Yuan Manor. His future is limitless. Since he wants this magical beast corpse, we won't compete."
"Yes, yes…"
Under the sharp gaze of Mo Yu's silver eyes, many of the Black-Corner Region's powerful individuals in the VIP section felt a chill in their hearts. They all nodded in agreement.
While they were also interested in the magical beast corpse, they knew that offending Mo Yu, the new overlord of the Black-Corner Region, would be a foolish move.
"Haha, then thank you all," Mo Yu smiled faintly and cupped his hands toward the crowd.
Seeing that no one else was bidding, Mo Yu smiled slightly and turned his gaze toward the auction platform.
When the white-haired elder noticed Mo Yu looking at him, a bead of cold sweat instantly formed on his forehead. Although Mo Yu had broken the auction house's rules, the elder did not dare question him. After all, the person before him was now the most terrifying figure in the Black-Corner Region.
With just one glance, Mo Yu had scared away all competitors. The elder realized his master's plan had failed.
"Haha, since that's the case, this magical beast corpse will be sold to Master Mo for the price of two Qing King Infinity Swords and one Royal Soul-Capturing Spear."
Just as the white-haired elder found himself in a difficult position, an elderly voice suddenly laughed from the side.
A figure in gold robes appeared mysteriously on the auction platform. The crowd turned to see that it was none other than the Black Emperor Sect's leader, Mo Tianxing.
Mo Yu wasn't surprised by Mo Tianxing's sudden appearance. He had already noticed that the white-haired elder was being directed by someone behind the scenes.
Although Mo Yu didn't mind these petty tricks—after all, it was the auction house's way of doing things—Mo Tianxing seemed to have forgotten his previous lesson. Mo Yu didn't mind reminding him again.
Plus, since he was about to leave, Mo Yu wanted to use this opportunity to see if there were still any who dared to resist his dominance in the Black-Corner Region.
On the auction platform, Mo Tianxing watched Mo Yu calmly, his nerves tightly wound.
Seeing Mo Yu take out the Qing King Infinity Swords and the Royal Soul-Capturing Spear, Mo Tianxing had been tempted. However, his greed made him hint to the white-haired elder to try raising the price once more.
Who would've thought Mo Yu would handle things unconventionally, scaring away all the other bidders? Now, Mo Tianxing could only regret his decision.
Still, exchanging a magical beast corpse for three high-grade weapons wasn't too bad of a deal.
The auction continued after the magical beast corpse was sold, with the Black Emperor Sect offering many other rare items. Although there was fierce bidding from the VIP section, none of it caught Mo Yu's interest.
As the auction drew to a close, Mo Yu noticed that the item he had been waiting for, the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, had not appeared. This made him wonder if his rebirth had somehow altered events.
However, while the Bodhi Transformation Saliva was precious, it was not something Mo Yu needed at the moment, so its absence wasn't too concerning.
As the auction concluded successfully, the atmosphere in the Black Emperor City became more festive. With the grand banquet hosted by the Black Emperor Sect, the entire city was wrapped in a layer of joyous celebration.
The day after the auction, Mo Yu, accompanied by the Little Medical Fairy, set off for the Black Emperor Sect's headquarters.
Upon their arrival, Mo Tianxing warmly welcomed them and provided the highest level of hospitality.
After a brief conversation, Mo Tianxing sensed Mo Yu's impatience and quickly stopped wasting time. He clapped his hands, and all the items Mo Yu had purchased at the auction, including the magical beast corpse, were brought out one by one.
"Haha, Master Mo, here are all the items you won at the auction. You can inspect them personally," Mo Tianxing said with a smile, pointing to the massive magical beast corpse that took up most of the hall.
Mo Yu nodded slightly and carefully inspected each item, especially the magical beast corpse, which took him quite some time to examine.
After a thorough inspection, finding nothing wrong, Mo Yu nodded once again. He then retrieved gold coins and the weapons from his beast ring, placing them gently on the table.
With the transaction complete, Mo Tianxing attempted to further strengthen their relationship, but Mo Yu declined.
Having acquired the item he had long desired, Mo Yu wasted no time, returning directly to Mo City with the Little Medical Fairy.
A day later, in the Yuan Manor's secret chamber.
Mo Yu sat cross-legged, then with a wave of his hand, a massive object appeared in the chamber.
The large, black object took up most of the space in the chamber, and a pair of wings, like jade, exuded an unusual energy.
This object was, of course, the magical beast corpse Mo Yu had just obtained!
As he gazed at the massive corpse, Mo Yu smiled faintly, stood up, and slowly walked toward it, carefully examining it from top to bottom.
Though the corpse was severely dried up from its long death, making the skin and flesh shrink tightly, preventing the Black-Corner Region experts from identifying the beast, Mo Yu, with his knowledge of the original story, knew exactly what this magical beast was.
This dried corpse belonged to a Sky Demon Phoenix, one of the three great magical beast clans!
Thinking about this, Mo Yu couldn't help but be amazed.
The three great magical beast clans, particularly the Sky Demon Phoenix clan and the Ancient Void Dragon clan, were known to place immense value on the bodies of their deceased members. Even in death, they would retrieve their corpses back to their clan.
It was surprising that Mo Tianxing had managed to get his hands on this. No wonder the Black Emperor Sect's auction was considered the best in the Black-Corner Region—it had connections that Yuan Manor couldn't match.
Shaking his head, Mo Yu stopped pondering. Since he now possessed this treasure, it was time to put his plan into action.
What interested him the most about this magical beast was its pair of jade-like bone wings, which he intended to refine into a powerful set of Nine Phoenix Wings.
Mo Yu moved slowly and stopped in front of the two to three-meter-wide jade bone wings. He squatted down and gently ran his hand over the wings.
They felt cool to the touch, yet underneath that coolness, there was a faint warmth.
"As expected of the Sky Demon Phoenix corpse…" Feeling the slight warmth from the long-dead beast, Mo Yu muttered in awe.
The jade-like wings were slightly translucent, allowing Mo Yu to see the strange energy flowing within them like tiny whirlpools.
Seeing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but smile.
Though refining the corpse of a Sky Demon Phoenix would undoubtedly provoke the clan's wrath, Mo Yu wasn't concerned. He had already come close to killing the young leader of the Soul Clan; what was one more powerful enemy?
If you're already covered in fleas, a few more don't make a difference. The benefits of the present outweighed the potential risks, and Mo Yu was not one to overthink such things.
With this thought, Mo Yu made up his mind. However, instead of immediately refining the bone wings, he slowly took out a Qing King Infinity Sword from his beast ring.
As Yuan Manor's signature high-end weapons, Mo Yu had plenty of Qing King Infinity Swords and Royal Soul-Capturing Spears in his possession. Even though he had spent three of them at the Black Emperor Sect auction, he still had plenty left in his beast ring.
Lightning swirled as Mo Yu slowly raised the Qing King Infinity Sword, and with a flash of silver light, the ten pale claws on the magical beast corpse were cut off, falling to the ground.
As the ten pale claws were severed, Mo Yu flicked his fingers, and a wisp of crimson lightning fire appeared at his fingertips, enveloping one of the claws.
As the lightning flame refined it, the pale claw did not turn to ash instantly. Instead, it slowly shrank.
As the claw grew smaller, its pale color faded and was replaced by a mixture of blue and red.
At the tip of the claw, a faintly glowing sharpness appeared, something that could make even a Dou Venerate expert shiver.
"Indeed, this is excellent material for refining weapons," Mo Yu said with a satisfied smile.
After about ten minutes, the pale claw had shrunk to the length of a finger bone, turning into a sharp blue-red spike.
Blue and red intertwined, like wind and fire merged together, exuding an intense, scorching aura.
Next, Mo Yu refined the remaining nine claws, producing ten sharp blue-red spikes.
These ten spikes radiated a deadly aura, and if refined into weapons, they might even be able to injure Dou Venerates.
After all, this was a Sky Demon Phoenix that was on the verge of reaching the eighth rank.
Satisfied, Mo Yu carefully stored away the ten blue-red spikes for future use. Then his eyes shifted, locking onto a mass of white flesh.
This, too, was something precious!
(End of the chapter)
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