Huang Ting inwardly surveyed the development of the grotto-heaven and, seeing the fierce competition on the Ascension Board, couldn't help but nod to himself. He thought that results would likely emerge soon.
Immediately, he instructed the Gu Immortals stationed in Azure Ghost Desert to be careful.
If he wasn't mistaken, Qing Chou, suppressed by the Rank Eight Immortal Gu House Bean God Palace, had already gained partial authorization to the immortal gu house. Of course, it was also possible that Yuan Lian's will, hidden within the murals, had intentionally allowed it.
This ancient legendary Qing Chou had taken the Opportunity to enslave two Loose Cultivators. One was named 'Old Man Defeated Army,' a Rank 7 Peak Cultivator with formidable combat strength, almost a half-Rank 8, and he wielded an Rank 8 Soul Path Immortal Gu, 'Soul Beast Token,' bestowed by Qing Chou.
These two were wandering the Azure Ghost Desert, capturing soul beasts everywhere to feed Qing Chou, and their combat strength was not to be underestimated.
Huang Ting was unsure if he would encounter them, so it was best to accelerate his research into Space Path heavenly Dao Marks to create methods for countering Rank 9 killer moves.
Immediately, Huang Ting prepared to return to Northern Plains. Ever since True Yang Building collapsed, Immortal Gu had scattered everywhere, attracting Gu Immortals who flocked to search for them, but now the curtain was gradually falling on this scramble.
Many Gu Immortals held Immortal Gu they couldn't use but lacked channels for trade. They didn't know what to do with them. As for exchanging them in Treasure Yellow Heaven, firstly, there were too many people, and secondly, the transaction fees were too high.
Every Immortal Gu transaction caused a sensation, easily revealing information about who possessed the Immortal Gu.
Despite this, Huang Ting still saw several Northern Plains Immortal Gutransaction cases in Treasure Yellow Heaven, keenly realizing that an Opportunity had arrived. He planned to initially establish the Mirage Auction House's reputation and, in passing, collect the remaining Luck Path Immortal Gu.
In Northern Plains, Huang Ting's figure materialized, his appearance completely transformed into an old man with white eyebrows, none other than his alias, the Qi Path Great Grandmaster, White-Eyebrowed Ancestor.
He first made a high-profile announcement in Treasure Yellow Heaven.
"This old man is a reclusive Cultivator. True Yang Building collapsed, and Immortal Gu returned to all beings. Some have obtained them by chance but lack suitable Immortal Gu. This time, I am willing to act as host, providing a trading platform for various Loose Cultivators and demonic Cultivators, guaranteeing fairness under my name, White-Eyebrowed Ancestor."
Then he sent Huang Family Gu Immortals to contact Northern Plains' super forces. Although the declaration was aimed at Loose Cultivators and demonic Cultivators, truly making it happen still required the participation of the golden families, especially the permission of those five Rank 8 great experts.
For a time, Northern Plains was shaken. Loose Cultivator Gu Immortals were secretly delighted. They had obtained many Immortal Gu that they couldn't trade, and they didn't trust the super forces with the capital to hold transactions, especially since these golden families were severely cracking down on those searching for wild Immortal Gu.
The golden families arrogantly regarded the Immortal Gu leaked after the collapse of True Yang Building as their own, considering them property left by Ancestor Giant Sun.
Now, a Rank 8 Peak Loose Cultivator stepped forward. Even the super forces had to avoid his edge and acknowledge the ownership of the Immortal Gu.
The Grand Elders of families like Gong Family, Hei Tribe, Liu Family, and Meng Family learned the news, furiously slammed their tables, and raged in impotent anger: "How dare this White-Eyebrowed Ancestor?!"
Soon, someone reported from outside the families that an envoy sent by White-Eyebrowed Ancestor had arrived.
The Huang Family Gu Immortal conveyed the matter with neither arrogance nor humility, a stark contrast to Qin Baisheng's humble demeanor in the original timeline.
This was because Huang Ting had displayed Rank 8 Peak combat strength, instantly heavily injuring Old Ancestor Xue Hu and Crown Prince Feng Xian, two of Northern Plains' possibly top-ranked Rank 8 great experts, with a single move.
Ordinary golden families couldn't stop him, so why humble themselves?
The Grand Elders of the various families could only prepare for a tough reception, both wary of White-Eyebrowed Ancestor and startled by his audacity of sending twenty Gu Immortals as envoys in one go.
"White-Eyebrowed Ancestor's cultivation is not only heaven-defying, but his methods for nurturing Disciples are also remarkable. Is he planning to establish a Family or even a School now that he has emerged?"
For the first time, the golden families deeply felt that times had changed. With the collapse of True Yang Building, the situation where Northern Plains' super families were all descendants of Giant Sunwould likely never return.
Many sought out Medicine Sovereign, the only Rank 8 great expert among the golden families in Northern Plains.
As a result, in the Medicine Family's main camp, Medicine Sovereignwarmly received White-Eyebrowed Ancestor's envoy and conversed happily. He couldn't care less about Giant Sun's descendants; nothing was more important than refining the Rank 8 'Rise from the Dead Gu.'
Once this trade fair began, he would surely collect many Immortal Gu to use as Gu refinement materials.
Many Righteous Path Gu Immortals left disappointed.
On the other side, Crown Prince Feng Xian sat in the main seat. Below, a handsome young Gu Immortal arrived. He immediately revealed his identity: "Feng Jiu Ge, long time no see."
Feng Jiu Ge smiled slightly and said, "Greetings, Senior Brother Feng Xian. I have come this time by Central Continent's order, intending to thoroughly investigate the culprit who destroyed True Yang Building. Who tampered with Central Continent's arrangements?"
"Oh?" Crown Prince Feng Xian pondered, "Do you think information was leaked by spies from our Ten Great Sects? Or was it done by someone from our own Sect?"
"I'm not sure. The discovery of Senior Fairy Mo Yao's arrangements in Royal Court Blessed Land was merely an accident, which led to the plan. It's also possible that Fairy Mo Yao left her True Inheritance, which was obtained by an outsider, who then further discovered Central Continent's arrangements."
Feng Jiu Ge reasoned carefully.
"Hmm!" Crown Prince Feng Xian clenched his fists and said, "That person must pay the price!"
He found it hard not to resent. For the Sect's grand plan, he had lived incognito for hundreds of years, coming to Northern Plains, marrying a woman he didn't love, and struggling to advance to Rank 8 without relying on the Sect. In the end, the plan was ruined, and all his efforts were wasted.
At this moment, Crown Prince Feng Xian's expression stirred, and he said to the maid beside him, "White-Eyebrowed Ancestor's envoy? Please invite him in."
Then he said to Feng Jiu Ge, "An outsider is coming. You should hide first."
A moment later, Uncle Huang Shayuan scanned those present. Noticing the Gu Immortal in the main seat exuding the surging aura of a Rank 8 great expert, his expression became respectful as he conveyed White-Eyebrowed Ancestor's invitation.
Crown Prince Feng Xian recalled the battle outside Royal Court Blessed Land, where he was heavily injured by the opponent's single move. He frowned slightly and sneered, "White-Eyebrowed Ancestor wants to hold an auction? Why doesn't he trade out the Giant Sun True Inheritance he obtained and make it the main event?"
Uncle Huang Shayuan calmly said, "I believe Old Ancestor has the right to keep the Giant Sun True Inheritance. Even the golden families have no objections."
"Hmph!"
Crown Prince Feng Xian snorted, about to retort, but suddenly received a message from Feng Jiu Ge, which made him change his tone: "Forget it, I understand. I will attend then."
A moment later, Huang Shayuan took his leave and headed to the next location.
Only after he left did Feng Jiu Ge emerge.
Crown Prince Feng Xian then asked, "Junior Brother, why do you want to participate in this auction? At this critical juncture, the golden families are all searching for the true culprit who destroyed True Yang Building. If your Central Continent identity is discovered, it could be disadvantageous."
"Hahaha, I possess Thieving Heaven's killer move 'Met Before,' which can change my appearance, and no one will know."
Feng Jiu Ge confidently said, "Even if I'm discovered, so what? With my strength, can't I fight my way out?"
"This time, we from Central Continent came to Northern Plains and also collected a large number of Immortal Gu in Northern Plains, which urgently need to be traded out and converted into combat power. Secondly, I also want to see if there are any clues about that culprit at this auction."
"Moreover, I am also very curious about what kind of character White-Eyebrowed Ancestor is, who could repel Senior Brother. He suddenly appeared, so we must investigate cautiously."