"Lu Man understands, but Elder Huang, there are also strong cultivators in the Black-Corner Region. Several strong cultivators have come from Canaan Academy, and Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect both have strong cultivators. It's difficult to handle."
The woman named Lu Man said with some worry.
The woman lying on the sofa also fell silent at this moment.
Lu Man's words were correct; a strong Dragon does not oppress a local snake. Their Heavenly Serpent Mansion is indeed very powerful, and the House Master is an extremely strong Dou Zong cultivator, with ample Lifespan, making it possible for her to advance to a Dou Zun cultivator in the future.
Besides the House Master, there are also several Dou Zong Elders and more than a dozen Dou Huang Elders. Heavenly Serpent Mansion also has very reliable Demonic Beast companions of the snake type, and the relationship between Heavenly Serpent Mansion and snake-type Demonic Beasts is extremely good.
For example, Elder Huang Xi Yue, a Dou Huang Elder, has a Rank 6 Demonic Beast companion with her. Three people from Heavenly Serpent Mansion came this time: Huang Xi Yue, Lu Man, and that Rank 6 Demonic Beast.
The lineup from Heavenly Serpent Mansion this time is indeed very strong, but it's not enough to dominate the Black-Corner Region. Not to mention that more than fifteen Dou Huang cultivators came to the auction this time.
Furthermore, there really are Dou Zong cultivators in the Black-Corner Region. Earth Demon Old Ghost of Demon Flame Valley is extremely strong. A Dou Zong Elder from Heavenly Serpent Mansion once fought with him but was defeated. If Earth Demon Old Ghost hadn't been wary of Heavenly Serpent Mansion's power, that Elder might not have returned.
There is also Canaan Academy. The elusive Dean of Canaan Academy is a Dou Zun cultivator. Who knows how many Dou Zong cultivators are in Canaan Academy!
According to Heavenly Serpent Mansion's intelligence, Su Qian, who recently made a Breakthrough to Dou Zong and became the new Grand Elder, and the former Grand Elder Bai Lie, are both Dou Zong cultivators.
"Oh my! A victor has been decided." Elder Huang saw that the audacious Dou Huang in the auction house below had been burned into a charred lump by a powerful flame.
"This Xuan Ye Sect actually has a Dou Huang Peak cultivator. Just as we suspected, this Xuan Ye Sect probably comes from the Central Continent," Elder Huang sighed.
Although Heavenly Serpent Mansion is strong, it only dominates the Northwest Continent. It's not yet qualified to squeeze into the powerful forces of the Central Continent.
The small interlude came and went quickly. A mere two-star Dou Huang trying to challenge a Dou Huang Peak? Not qualified enough!
Several Dou Kings, who were acting arrogantly due to their backing, were also torn apart by Ye Xuan's vines.
"The small interlude is over, everyone, please continue!" Ye Xuan was filled with Evil Qi, but his Face still wore a smiling expression, which sent shivers down many people's spines.
With the appearance of the Earth Rank Dou Technique, the atmosphere of the auction entered its most fervent climax. The major forces at the front finally began their red-faced bidding, which left countless people dumbfounded.
The "Sky Shattering Meteorite Fist" did not have a starting bid, but the moment Ye Xuan's auction hammer fell, the price instantly soared to two million, a terrifying rate of increase that astonished many.
Spending a fortune, such boldness and spirit were fully displayed by these forces in the Face of the Earth Rank Dou Technique's temptation.
The steadily rising price kept the auction's atmosphere in a state of excited roaring, without a moment's pause. And beneath the rapidly doubling sky-high price,
Even though many people knew they no longer had the qualifications to covet that item, being able to witness such a thrilling monetary competition made them feel that their trip was worthwhile.
The price quickly rose to eight million gold coins. This price already exceeded Xiao Li's available liquid funds, as Xiao Li had spent quite a lot lavishly after arriving in the Black-Corner Region.
However, money was still very easy for Xiao Li to earn; just refining a few furnaces of Elixirs would suffice.
Soon, the price rose again. Mo Tianxing, the Sect Master of Black Emperor Sect, stood up: "This Earth Rank Dou Technique is mine. Everyone, please give my Black Emperor Sect some Face!"
Mo Tianxing bid ten million, a sky-high price for an Earth Rank Dou Technique!
Mo Tianxing's domineering approach was quite reasonable in the auction house. Most Loose Cultivators and smaller forces still feared the Black Emperor Sect's size and Mo Tianxing's strength.
But there were always a few who weren't afraid of death, whose cultivation was no less than Mo Tianxing's, or who had powerful backing and weren't afraid of the Black Emperor Sect at all.
"Heh heh, others might fear your Black Emperor Sect, but this old man doesn't. Eleven million!"
The speaker was also an old man, appearing even older than Mo Tianxing. His ancient Face faintly revealed a hint of ferocity.
Black Ranking Rank 3, Old Man Ying Shan!
"Eleven million five hundred thousand!"
Heavenly Serpent Mansion's Huang Xi Yue made a bid. She didn't truly want this Dou Technique; if she could get it, great, if not, she'd just help stir things up.
"Twelve million!" Mo Tianxing gritted his teeth again. Although he had a lot of funds, and Black Emperor Sect also did auction business, this bid was a bit painful. But encountering a suitable Dou Technique was rare, and Mo Tianxing didn't want to let go.
"Good! Sect Master Mo, twelve million, once! Good! Twice! Third time! The Earth Rank Dou Technique belongs to Sect Master Mo!" Ye Xuan laughed loudly.
"Alright, there are three more auction items left, and this auction will soon come to an end. Now, let's welcome the third to last item!" Ye Xuan said with considerable excitement.
Ye Xuan personally and carefully took out a half-foot-sized platinum plate from the cabinet below. On that platinum plate, a palm-sized small green jade box stood within it.
The box was light green, and its material looked extremely impressive, like an artifact used to store Elixirs or medicinal ingredients.
Ye Xuan slowly opened the jade box, and in just an instant, a rich Elixir fragrance filled the entire auction house.
"This is a Dou Ling Pill! I'm sure there's no need to say much about the effects of the Dou Ling Pill, right? Still no reserve price, the highest bidder gets it!"
Ye Xuan waved his hand, signaling the various forces below to start bidding and compete for this Dou Ling Pill.
"Dou Ling Pill? I didn't expect there to be an Alchemist of this Rank in the Black-Corner Region? Hmph! Once I cultivate the Fen Jue, all of you will be defeated by me! Even that old man's Realm, I can reach!"
The speaker was dressed in a black robe, his appearance indiscernible, but a rich Elixir fragrance emanated from him, suggesting he was also an Alchemist. However, the black-robed man sat in a corner of the auction house. He hadn't bought anything; he seemed to have just come to watch.
Ultimately, the Dou Ling Pill was bought by Demon Flame Valley. It seems Demon Flame Valley will soon have another Dou King whose strength can increase by one star.
"Next is the second to last auction item, and also the item you are all most eagerly anticipating!"
Ye Xuan once again carefully took out a half-foot-sized purple-gold plate from the cabinet behind. On that purple-gold plate, a palm-sized small cold jade box stood within it.
The box was pale white, and although it was quite far away, the people below could still clearly see the faint white cold Qi emanating from the cold jade box. This was the cold Qi preservation effect that only the highest-grade cold jade possessed.
With the appearance of the cold jade box, all the forces at the front of the auction suddenly straightened their bodies, their eyes filled with undisguised greed, staring intently at the cold jade box.
They all wanted to know if the rumors were true, if there really was a Rank 7 Pill!
Ye Xuan gently placed the purple-gold plate on the auction stage, then carefully lifted the lid of the box. Instantly, a golden light burst forth.
The sudden golden light directly illuminated the entire auction house, and some people who were caught off guard instinctively closed their eyes.
At this moment, inside the cold jade box on the crystal platform, a Dragon-eye-sized golden Elixir lay quietly.
The surface of the Elixir was extremely smooth, with two strands of golden Qi flowing erratically inside the Elixir. Occasionally, they would surge up, and upon closer inspection, the golden Qi actually converged into two tiny golden Divine Dragons, intertwining with each other. A faint Dragon roar, transmitted through the vibrations in the air, slowly spread out, causing the Soul of those who heard it to tremble uncontrollably under this Dragon's might.
Elixir Qi condensing into a Spirit, an abnormal phenomenon that only Rank 7 and higher-Rank Elixirs possess!
"Everyone, I believe many of you have come specifically for this Rank 7 Pill. That's right, this is indeed a Rank 7 Pill, the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill! It is also one of the main highlights of this auction!"