The Auction is Finally Here!
With that, Li Xiao stood up, his elegant movements drawing a thumbs-up from Yun Shan. This was the true demeanor of the Heaven Ascending Pavilion Master!
"Notify all the experts who have come to the Magic Beast Mountain Range: anyone who disregards the rules will be executed without exception!"
"But Pavilion Master, isn't that a bit too harsh?" someone asked.
Most of the people who had come were part of various powerful factions, each with dozens or even hundreds of members. To kill everyone because of one person's mistake seemed extreme.
However, to deal with these people, it was necessary to employ even more brutal methods. Otherwise, they would never adhere to the Heaven Ascending Pavilion's rules.
"Rules are rules, and even half-saint experts have no right to harm a single blade of grass here." Li Xiao's voice was laced with icy coldness.
Linglong nodded at the Pavilion Master's decisive order and left promptly to carry it out.
The experts from the east, west, south, north, northeast, and southwest region as well as those arrogant people from Central Plain needed a clear display of authority. Otherwise, they wouldn't understand the rules of the Heaven Ascending Pavilion.
Yun Shan, observing this, felt a chill in his heart. He hadn't expected the Pavilion Master to be so ruthless when angered.
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Outside the valley, all the experts had already gathered. Upon learning of the strict rules, they became more cautious, fearing that any mistake could doom their entire sect.
Medicine Emperor Han Feng smirked. These people clearly didn't know the rules of the Heaven Ascending Pavilion and dared to ignore them, but now they faced the threat of death.
Niu Meng leaned against the valley wall, arms crossed, observing the numerous experts coldly. This time, not only were there several Dou Ancestor experts, but also a few Dou Venerate.
They included Tang Zhen, the Valley Chief of Burning Flame Valley; Zhai Xing from the Hall of Souls; Huo Xuan, a strongman from the Yan Clan; and the most powerful among them, Feng Ling, the Sect Master of Wind Shadow Sect from the eastern continent, with strength at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Venerate.
Feng Ling's presence naturally attracted lecherous looks from some of the experts. Her figure exuded a rare blend of beauty and grace. Her slightly slender face was perfectly shaped like a peach, with sparkling, gem-like purple-brown eyes that radiated purity and elegance. She wore a colorful short skirt that exuded an air of nobility.
Moreover, Feng Ling was the strongest person in the eastern continent. The Wind Shadow Sect was affiliated with Central Plain's Ling Clan, and Feng Ling's master was said to be a Dou Saint from the Ling Clan.
In just a few years, the Wind Shadow Sect had risen to become the most powerful force in the eastern continent.
With her strength at the peak of Nine-Star Dou Venerate, she was incredibly powerful. No one present could rival her.
Feng Ling gazed at the sky, her eyes reflecting a complex mix of emotions. She had sensed the immense power of the Heaven Ascending Pavilion's recent display. That strike alone shattered the strength of a Dou Venerate, showcasing terrifying power.
As she watched in awe, Bai Ling, a peak Ninth Transformation Dou Venerate, showed up, stepping through the void. Each step caused ripples in the space, and within moments, she stood at the entrance of the valley.
Feng Ling was startled. "Such overwhelming pressure... a peak Ninth Transformation Dou Venerate... no wonder the Heaven Ascending Pavilion is so confident."
Tang Zhen squinted his eyes; this was his first time seeing a Ninth Transformation Dou Venerate from the Heaven Ascending Pavilion. The strongest he had seen before was the ordinary Dou Venerate, Lian Xue. How had such a powerful expert suddenly appeared?
In fact, what he didn't know was that Lian Xue had already advanced to a First Transformation Dou Venerate, unlike before, her strength was now capable of defeating him in one strike.
With a cold gaze, Bai Ling ensured that there was no more killing occurring nearby, then gracefully seated herself on Niu Meng's shoulder.
Niu Meng, with his tall and muscular build, easily supported Bai Ling.
Bai Ling slowly crossed her flawless legs, giving the spectator a spectacular view. But under the immense pressure her aura exude, no one dared to behave rudely and become as obedient as children before her.
"Esteem guests from afar, you are all aware of the rules of the Heaven Ascending Pavilion and the consequences of breaking them."
No one dared to refute. They all plastered smiles on their faces, fearing to anger this guardian who was on the verge of breaking through to Half-Saint.
Time flew by, and upon receiving the Pavilion Master's notification, Bai Ling elegantly jumped off Niu Meng's shoulder and made a welcoming gesture.
"Welcome to the Heaven Ascending Pavilion. The auction is about to begin. Please, come in."
The crowd eagerly rushed in. Upon seeing the peach grove and the shimmering lake outside the Heaven Ascending Pavilion, they couldn't help but be amazed.
No one had expected such a sight in the Magic Beast Mountain Range of the northwest continent, leaving them dumbfounded.
Since the auction currency was Spirit Coins, those without it had to exchange their items outside the Heaven Ascending Pavilion. When they realized the coins could only be exchanged with Dou Techniques and Methods or valuable treasures and not gold coins, they were visibly stunned. However, having come all this way, they reluctantly exchanged their valuables.
People whispered among themselves, many eager to mingle with the powerful figures present. They saw numerous renowned experts, further heightening their excitement.
At this moment, a golden carriage soared through the sky, as dazzling as the sun. Pulled by three Rank-5 Magical Beasts, it swiftly approached the Heaven Ascending Pavilion.
Ling Ying was the first to jump off the carriage and opened the curtain, revealing the beautiful Gu Xun'er inside.
Both of them wore masks to conceal their identities, preventing the powerful experts from recognizing them. After the auction, things could become perilous, and they didn't want to risk exposure and potential attacks.
Robbery and murder were common on the Dou Qi continent, so naturally, many attendees preferred to keep their true identities hidden.
Gu Xun'er also noticed the numerous peak experts, thinking to herself, "I didn't expect the Heaven Ascending Pavilion to attract so many Dou Emperor and Dou Ancestor experts. It seems Li Xiao, the Pavilion Master, didn't deceive me."
"Miss, be careful. Don't let your identity be exposed," Ling Ying advised.
As soon as they disembarked, Ling Ying sensed multiple spiritual energies trying to probe Miss Xun'er's identity. Fortunately, the Heaven Ascending Pavilion prohibited such probing. Otherwise, even with masks, her true appearance could have been easily discovered.
Gu Xun'er nodded, and they strolled towards the Heaven Ascending Pavilion.