Among them were several treasures of great use to Great Yi. For example, one of them was a blueprint—a blueprint for a battlefield super weapon known as the Greedy Wolf Star-Extermination Cannon. Once forged, this weapon could annihilate stars themselves, possessing the destructive power to obliterate entire star worlds. Its ferocity was extreme. Even Dao Proving realm experts would find it a fatal threat. It was said to even possess deterrence against Hunyuan and Saints.
The value of this blueprint was self-evident—utterly astounding.
Many factions fought over it. Anyone could see that once such a blueprint was realized, it would become the foundation to intimidate all directions, allowing one's strength to undergo a fundamental transformation.
Although the materials required for forging it were unimaginably rare and difficult to gather, that did not diminish the allure of such destructive power. It sparked intense competition.
In the end, Yi Tianxing obtained it for the sky-high price of 30 billion Nightmare Coins.
"To forge the Greedy Wolf Star-Extermination Cannon, I'll need the supreme divine material—Heavenly Fiend Star Copper. Such a divine material is rare beyond words. Even within the Great Yi Immortal Court, we only possess a small amount, enough to build just one cannon. Once I return, I must ask Chang'e if there's a way to acquire more."
Yi Tianxing mused to himself.
Heavenly Fiend Star Copper was something born naturally within the endless starry skies. In this regard, no one was more suitable to consult than Chang'e, the ruler of the Lunar Star.
It was precisely with this in mind that Yi Tianxing did not hesitate to spend such a fortune to acquire the blueprint.
As the auction went on, more and more rare treasures emerged.
Revival Crystals, Resurrection Crosses, and other supreme life-preserving treasures appeared in succession, each one sending the atmosphere of the auction house into another fever pitch and fetching staggering sums.
Naturally, Yi Tianxing also intervened, spending heavily to claim several of these life-saving treasures. For him, such things could never be too many. To hold them in hand was to enhance the foundation of Great Yi. Wealth, in comparison, was nothing but an external possession.
To him, these extravagant bids were no loss at all. He could spend without restraint for a lifetime, and still never exhaust his resources.
What no one noticed was that nearly all of the top-tier treasures were quietly taken away by Yi Tianxing. Yet this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd in the slightest. The atmosphere of the auction was simply too frenzied.
One after another, sky-high bids made the blood surge and the hearts race.
"Next, we will auction a set of blueprints—also the method to forge a supreme treasure. It is called the Heaven and Earth Samsara Tower."
Fat Tiger clapped his hands. Midway through the auction, his face grew solemn as he presented another treasure. A maid walked up, carrying a jade casket, which was placed upon the auction platform.
"The Heaven and Earth Samsara Tower," he explained, "is forged with Immortal Gold imbued with the power of reincarnation. Special runes are engraved upon its body, allowing it to draw in dream-force and converge it within the tower. Inside, it forms unique Samsara Worlds. These Samsara Worlds evolve according to the thoughts of all beings—whether from legends, myths, or stories of old. Within them, worlds and even living beings can be born, all of them real. The opportunities within are also real. Cultivators who train within may obtain unique origin power. Once enough of this power is gathered, it can manifest actual treasures, even living beings from within can be brought out. Most importantly, one can experience a lifetime of reincarnation—a thousand years passing in an instant—yet the cultivation gained is true and not illusory."
"In theory, as long as you have enough resources, the Heaven and Earth Samsara Tower can be built with countless levels. Each level can house a unique Samsara World. The only question is: do you have the strength to achieve it?"
Hiss!!
Gasps and sharp intakes of breath filled the auction hall. Countless cries of shock rang out.
A treasure capable of birthing entire Samsara Worlds, of allowing one to train within and live countless years in mere moments—such a thing was priceless.
For those who ruled great factions, this was the ultimate place to cultivate talent. In an impossibly short time, countless talents could gain vast experience and knowledge. The value of such a treasure was simply beyond measure.
But forging it was no simple matter.
First, one needed Immortal Gold infused with the power of reincarnation, a material that generally existed only in the Underworld, within places saturated with reincarnation power. Even approaching such places was nearly impossible. And the required amount was vast. Each layer of the tower required enough to form a complete Samsara World. In theory, it could have infinite layers.
Second, one needed to gather vast amounts of unified dream-force. Scattered and chaotic thoughts could not form a Samsara World. This required stories and myths widely spread and deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people, generating enough cohesive dream-force. Such a requirement was beyond the capacity of ordinary factions.
"Excellent. So my Novelists will finally have their stage."
Yi Tianxing's eyes gleamed. He thought quickly.
Novelists were known for creating tales and novels. Their stories could spread far and wide, deeply moving the hearts of the people. They were perfect for generating the dream-force required to birth Samsara Worlds.
Ultimately, Yi Tianxing spent 100 billion Nightmare Coins to secure this blueprint.
The auction continued, bringing forth more rare treasures.
Unknowingly, two days and two nights passed.
The number of treasures auctioned had reached into the tens of thousands, a staggering spectacle.
"I believe all our guests know," Fat Tiger announced, "that our Nightmare World is unique. Wherever there are living beings, our Nightmare World exists, overlaying them. For instance, the Eternal World and the Eternal Night World. However, our Nightmare World exists in both parallel and non-parallel states with the real world. They coexist, depend on one another. To enter the Nightmare World from the real world, or vice versa, requires a medium—it is not so simple. There exists an invisible boundary between worlds."
"Yet, with the right medium, our Nightmare World can directly traverse these boundaries, entering any place in the real world. The precondition, however, is that one must possess the coordinates of that place. Only with coordinates can we accurately arrive at the desired location."
"Today, we will auction a set of coordinates—four in total. One leads to the Eternal World, to the Primordial Continent. One leads to the Eternal Night World, to the Eternal Night Continent. One to the God-Demon Battlefield. One to the Eternal Night Battlefield. With these coordinates, you can freely travel to these places. The coordinates are guaranteed unique, never copied, and will never be resold. This is vouched for by the honor of our Auction House."
"Now, let the bidding begin. The starting price is 1 billion Nightmare Coins. Each bid increase no less than 1 million."
Fat Tiger smiled, revealing four flawless crystals, each containing a unique aura and coordinate imprint.
"Finally. This is what I've been waiting for."
Yi Tianxing's eyes flashed with brilliance. He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart.
The most critical part of his interception plan required using the Nightmare World. Until now, the greatest obstacle had been finding a way to accurately travel from the Nightmare World to the Eternal Night Battlefield or even the God-Demon Battlefield. Though the Nightmare World overlapped all realms, without precise coordinates, it was impossible to cross accurately. Otherwise, even knowing the Eternal Night Battlefield existed, he could never reach it—it would all be in vain.
These coordinates were the key, removing the greatest obstacle.
Naturally, many powerful factions were eager for such coordinates as well. Safe coordinates were rare and invaluable treasures.
"Ten billion!!"
Without giving anyone else the chance to speak, Yi Tianxing directly named a sky-high price.
Immediately, countless would-be bidders were silenced, their throats blocked. They opened their mouths but made no sound. A wave of suffocating frustration spread through the hall.
"What's going on? Ten billion, just like that? Does this man have too much money to burn? That's far too extravagant."
"He's determined to win. Though coordinates are precious, they aren't worth that much. This man's insane. Forget it. Coordinates appear from time to time. They can be obtained by other means. No need to spend so much."
Many factions who had intended to compete instantly gave up.
Coordinates were not unique. Other ways to acquire them existed. There was no need to waste such a vast fortune here.
Thus, with little resistance, Yi Tianxing easily secured the coordinates.
"Excellent. With these coordinates, half the plan is complete. Next, it's only a matter of fixing the time and place, and then the final phase can begin."
Yi Tianxing sighed inwardly in relief. His attitude toward the auction shifted completely, now carrying a sense of ease.
The auction continued until its end.
When it was over, Yi Tianxing regrouped with Thousand Faces and Grey Wolf at an inn. After finalizing a transaction, he departed from Nightmare Sacred City, returning to his own Nightmare Sacred Land—the Dawn Sacred Land.
Three months later.
In a vast, dense forest within the Eternal Night Battlefield, deep inside a hidden valley, the space suddenly rippled. In an instant, two figures emerged from the spatial waves.
It was none other than Yi Tianxing and Rahu.
"Indeed, this is the aura of Eternal Night. The Nightmare World truly is mysterious. To think it can be used as a bridge to cross realms so effortlessly, silently appearing here… If Eternal Night also leverages the Nightmare World, it would be an enormous threat to our Eternal World."
Rahu scanned the surroundings, his tone heavy.