433: Shocked by all parties

“Have you heard? The Xuanhuang Merchant Guild is holding an auction!”

A Green-Robed Cultivator lowered his voice, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

“I’ve heard! But we’ve attended many auctions, what’s so special about this one?”

A knowledgeable Cultivator said, not caring much.

“That might not be true, after all, this time the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild is holding an Eight-Star Auction! It’s said that the lowest-grade items up for auction will be half-step Immortal objects, and the final ten Finale will be Immortal objects!”

The Green-Robed Cultivator continued, a hint of barely concealed excitement in his tone.

“Ten Immortal objects?!”

“How is that possible?!”

“Where did you hear such an unrealistic piece of news?”

The surrounding Cultivators gasped, their eyes filled with disbelief, and more so, distrust.

The Green-Robed Cultivator wasn’t annoyed and said, “Do you know that the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild’s auctions have nine stars in total? This Eight-Star Auction is second only to the Nine-Star Auction!”

“Oh? This young master didn’t know. Please tell us, Fellow Daoist. This young master will cover your expenses today!”

A purple-robed youth walked in, smiling humbly as he asked.

The Green-Robed Cultivator laughed and said, “Then I thank you, Fellow Daoist. The Xuanhuang Merchant Guild’s auction…”

“The Eight-Star Auction is a grand event held once every ten epochs, while the Nine-Star Auction is held once every hundred epochs. Although there are only a hundred items up for auction, they are all Immortal objects…”

As the Green-Robed Cultivator slowly explained, everyone learned about the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild’s auction tiers.

When they heard that the Nine-Star Auction consisted entirely of Immortal objects, everyone was incredibly shocked.

“The Xuanhuang Merchant Guild actually possesses such profound heritage?”

A Cultivator exclaimed, his face full of shock.

Immortal objects were treasures that only Dao Lords could use. Ordinary Cultivators had never even seen them, let alone owned them.

Yet, the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild was actually bringing out ten of them at once. Such a display was simply unheard of.

“Who knows? Anyway, the news has already been released, and the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild can’t afford to go back on its word!”

The Green-Robed Cultivator shrugged.

Everyone took his words to heart and believed him by three parts.

The purple-robed youth, though smiling, had a solemn expression deep in his eyes.

And such a situation was unfolding in various taverns and entertainment venues across the city.

The news swept through the entire Xuanhuang Ancient City like a hurricane, shaking countless Cultivators.

On the streets, in shops, and even the ancient aristocratic families hidden deep within the ancient city were startled by this news.

Deep within a certain ancient mountain range in Xuanhuang Ancient City.

A stretch of immortal palaces and jade towers!

Deep inside!

A purple-robed old man slowly opened his eyes, a glimmer of light flashing within them: “heavenly star dragon marrow… I never expected the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild to possess such a supreme treasure. My Body Refining Dao has been stagnant for a thousand epochs; perhaps this will be an opportunity!”

His voice was low and hoarse, as if coming from an endless past.

The next moment, his figure vanished from the mansion, leaving only a faint afterimage.

Deep within a certain mountain in the Mystic Yellow Dao Territory.

A brawny, robust man suddenly awoke from his seclusion, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes: “heavenly star dragon marrow! This is a supreme treasure for the Body Refining Dao! I never expected the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild to be willing to put it up for auction!”

He abruptly stood up, his muscles bulging, as if containing endless power.

The next moment, his figure transformed into a streak of light, speeding towards the Xuanhuang Ancient City.

Mystic Yellow Dao Sect.

Within the majestic mountain gate, a group of high-ranking officials were gathered, discussing the newly arrived news in low voices.

“The Xuanhuang Merchant Guild is holding an Eight-Star Auction? And they’re bringing out ten Immortal objects? How is that possible?!”

A White-Robed Elder frowned, his face full of suspicion.

“This matter is not trivial. We must send people to investigate as soon as possible!”

Another Elder said in a deep voice, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

However, just as they were about to send people to the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild, a Disciple rushed in, respectfully reporting: “Elder, an Elder from the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild has come to visit, saying he is delivering an invitation to the Eight-Star Auction.”

“What? They actually came to us?” The Sect Leader of Xuanhuang was stunned, then his expression changed, “Quick, quickly invite him in!”

A moment later, an old man in a dark-colored robe slowly walked into the main hall.

His face was majestic, his aura profound, and he was clearly a Peak Stage Dao Lord expert.

In his hand, he held a golden invitation, emitting a faint glow, as if containing some kind of majestic aura.

“Xu Ming of the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild, by order of my Chairman, has specially come to deliver the invitation to the Eight-Star Auction.”

Upon seeing the Sect Leader of Xuanhuang, Xu Ming slightly cupped his hands, his tone carrying a hint of respect, but his gaze was extremely calm, as if he were not facing the Sect Master of one of the Ten Great Dao Sects.

This demeanor made the Elders of the Mystic Yellow Dao Sect stiffen.

“Elder Xu is too polite.” The Sect Leader of Xuanhuang quickly ordered someone to accept the invitation, saying with a smile, “Elder, please inform Chairman Xu that our Mystic Yellow Dao Sect will definitely be present at that time!”

“Our Xuanhuang Merchant Guild will definitely roll out the red carpet for you!”

Xu Ming clasped his hands.

He did not stay long; after delivering the invitation, he left the Mystic Yellow Dao Sect.

“heavenly star dragon marrow!!!”

The Sect Leader of Xuanhuang opened the invitation and, as if under a spell, his body stiffened, his expression shocked.

“heavenly star dragon marrow?!”

Upon hearing this, the Elders’ faces instantly turned ashen white.

“Sect Master, you…”

The White-Robed Elder’s face was full of pleasant surprise.

The Mystic Yellow Dao Sect possessed a scripture called the Xuanhuang Hegemonic Body Art, which was a Sect-protecting treasure left behind by an Immortal Monarch Old Ancestor within the Sect.

Currently, the most accomplished person in the Sect was the Sect Leader of Xuanhuang, whose cultivation had reached the Early Stage Dao Lord Realm. If he could obtain this heavenly star dragon marrow, their Sect Master might be able to soar to a higher Realm with its momentum.

At that time, their Mystic Yellow Dao Sect would have two Middle Stage Dao Lord powerhouses.

“It’s difficult! If there are no surprises, the Dao Lords participating in this auction will be as numerous as carps crossing a river, countless!”

The Sect Leader of Xuanhuang shook his head helplessly, “Not to mention this heavenly star dragon marrow, just based on the two Medium Grade Immortal Dao techniques, the Supreme Powers of other Dao Domains will definitely not miss such a good opportunity!”

Upon hearing this, the Elders couldn’t help but frown, filled with worry.

If they had known earlier that the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild had heavenly star dragon marrow, they would have bought it at all costs. But now, it was too late to regret.

The Xuanhuang Merchant Guild was making such a big fuss, surely they weren’t afraid of being coveted by those with ulterior motives?

An Elder frowned.

“Since the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild dares to bring it out, they must have thought it through carefully and considered the possible consequences!”

A wise and profound light flashed in the Sect Leader of Xuanhuang’s eyes. If he was not mistaken, perhaps the Xuanhuang Merchant Guild had a connection with that person.

“Grand Elder, dispose of all the unimportant items in the Sect, prepare dao crystals. Even if this auction is filled with experts and hidden dragons, this Sect Master will fight with all his might!”

“Yes!”

The White-Robed Elder responded without hesitation.