Dou Venerate's Weapon

"Seven million gold coins," Protector Wu laughed sinisterly. 

The benefits of the Ice Crystal Cold Jade were beyond words. If the Eight Great Clans obtained it, it would definitely enhance their bloodlines and elevate them to higher levels. If they could produce the purest bloodline, then no amount of money would be too much.

Han Feng shrugged, his sharp eyes flashing with a cold light. He didn't want to offend that force but also didn't want to miss such a good opportunity. In a dilemma, Han Feng had no choice but to give up. In this world, where killing people was as easy as killing chickens, the Dou Qi Continent was a paradise for the strong and a hell for the weak. One misstep could make you a target of all.

As the saying goes, a wise man knows when to retreat. Without absolute certainty, he didn't want to offend the Hall of Souls.

The Sky Serpent Mansion, on the other hand, didn't seem to care much and immediately made a counterbid, "Seven million two hundred thousand gold coins."

"Seven million five hundred thousand."

"Eight million!"

Both sides started fiercely competing, determined to acquire the Ice Crystal Cold Jade.

Ya Fei, smiling charmingly, emphasized the importance of this item, ensuring that various parties would participate in this bidding war. Only this way could the Pavilion Master make more money.

There were always brave men under generous rewards.

The Emperor of the Chu Yun Empire, Chu Yun Que, was also attracted by the Ice Crystal Cold Jade. He immediately raised his paddle and said, "Eight million five hundred thousand gold coins."

"What an astonishing price," Ya Fei said with a charming smile. "The Emperor Chu Yun Que has bid eight million five hundred thousand gold coins. Anyone else?"

"Nine million!"

Protector Wu's mouth twitched, and the teacup in his hand nearly shattered. These ignorant fools dared to compete with the Hall of Souls, not knowing where they got their courage.

However, he also began to hesitate. The upcoming auction items were bound to be extraordinary. If he spent too much gold here, he might miss out on the next items. All his money was with the Blood Ghost Elder, who had been killed, and whose storage ring was taken by the Heaven Ascension Pavilion. Now, he was quite short on funds.

Wu Hufa licked his lips and said, "Since you like it so much, I'll let you have it."

Killing in the Magic Beast Mountain Range was common practice. If the opportunity arose, he could kill them and take the Ice Crystal Cold Jade without spending a dime. Why not? Besides, in the entire Heaven Ascension Pavilion, only Pavilion Master Li Xiao and a few others could match his strength as a Three-Star Dou Ancestor. Killing and looting were easy for him.

Ya Fei seemed to have guessed their thoughts and smiled, "Everyone, within fifty miles of the Ascension Pavilion, no private fights are allowed. Violators will be executed!"

Those who had been contemplating how to kill suddenly turned pale. Protector Wu's face changed drastically as he turned sharply to look at Ya Fei on the crystal stage, shocked. How could this girl know what he was thinking? Could she read minds?

"Nine million gold coins, going once!"

"Nine million gold coins, going twice!"

"Is there anyone willing to bid higher?" Ya Fei asked with a gentle smile. "Anyone for nine million five hundred thousand?"

As Ya Fei looked around the private rooms, she called out, "Nine million gold coins, going once, going twice, sold! Congratulations to the guest in Private Room Nine for winning the Ice Crystal Cold Jade for nine million gold coins!"

With a smile, she continued, "Now, let's move on to our third auction item, a weapon once wielded by a Dou Venerate."

The crowd was immediately filled with gasps of amazement. A weapon used by a Dou Venerate was at least of Earth-class. If it were of a higher rank, it would be an incredible fortune.

Ya Fei clapped her hands softly, causing the crystal platform beneath her to tremble. A blinding light enveloped the entire auction hall. When the light receded, the crowd could finally see the weapon's true form.

A golden longsword appeared before everyone, four feet three inches long, three inches wide, with a hilt of one foot two inches. The sword was entirely golden, as if carved from a gold mine, with a blood-red crystal embedded in its hilt.

"This is the Golden Force Sword," Ya Fei explained. "Originally a high-grade Earth-class weapon, it was the weapon of the Venerable Vajra three thousand years ago. Over time, the sword's condition degraded, lowering it to the low-grade. However, its hilt contains a peak rank eight magical beast core."

"The sword contains powerful might. When used correctly, it can enable its wielder to challenge foes of higher ranks."

Xiao Yan murmured, "A peak rank eight magical beast core means this sword's core is from a beast at peak Dou Venerate realm, right?"

"Yes," Yao Chen confirmed. "I've heard of the Venerable Vajra, although it was a long time ago. It's a taboo name in Central Plains."

"The Venerable Vajra was a lone cultivator who offended several major factions by seizing their resources. He battled them for three days and nights, killing three Dou Venerates and one half-saint before succumbing to his injuries and dying on the spot."

Xiao Yan's face was filled with awe. This Venerable Vajra was really formidable. He didn't lose out when facing three enemies of the same realm. As for a Half-Saint, Xiao Yan had no idea what kind of realm that was. Maybe only his master knew their true strength. Xiao Yan himself was still too low in rank to comprehend such power. Attending the Heaven Ascension Pavilion's auction was indeed an eye-opener, he mused inwardly.

The audience murmured among themselves, discussing the weapon. The consensus was clear: this was an extraordinary item.

Medicine Emperor Han Feng spoke up, revealing his doubt. "Miss Ya Fei, a weapon wielded by a Dou Venerate requires a vast amount of Dou Qi to use. I doubt anyone below the Dou Ancestor level can wield it effectively. We might end up merely using it as a decoration. Whether we can fulfill its requirements is a big question."

Ya Fei smiled confidently, "Rest assured, the Pavilion Master has personally modified this Golden Force Sword. I guarantee on behalf of the Heaven Ascension Pavilion that it only requires minimal Dou Qi to use this weapon. As long as you are at the Dou King level, you can wield it."

The crowd erupted in excitement.

If a Dou King could use a weapon once wielded by a Dou Venerate, it meant they could potentially challenge Dou Emperors directly!

Han Feng made up his mind. The Heaven Ascension Pavilion was truly remarkable, auctioning off such precious items. No place else could match it, not even in the Central Plains.

Ya Fei, a charming smile on her alluring face, announced, "Let's start the bidding at two million gold coins, with a minimum increment of fifty thousand gold coins."