224: auction

The Xie Sha ultimately did not return, and the whereabouts of the Kui Bull remain unknown.

As for the Kui Bull, as long as he was alive, he would always be a thorn in Qingyang's side, but because he was currently in breakthrough and hidden, Qingyang couldn't find him.

For this, Qingyang could only instruct Xuan Ming and the others: "The matters here in the North Sea are settled. Xuan Ming, from today onwards, this place is entrusted to you. We must return to the East Sea Region to complete the unfinished matters there."

On the way back to the Ge Xing Islands, Ba Qing turned his head to look at Qian Hao on his back, then looked at Qingyang in front, somewhat unclear what the plan Qingyang spoke of truly was.

That evening, just as Qingyang had returned to the Ge Xing Islands, some news about the Golden Pixiu suddenly came back from the Iron Pagoda Country.

The reason was actually very simple: all resources within the Iron Pagoda Country, according to principle, belonged entirely to the Ge Xing Islands.

However, while the Golden Pixiu was absorbing those low-level Fierce Beasts and Spirit User Organizations, it unexpectedly discovered a hidden treasure.

That treasure, just in terms of the quantity of zhen crystal, amounted to a full two hundred million. It was unknown which hidden force it belonged to.

Such vast resources also meant that the opponent's strength would undoubtedly be very powerful.

But there's no reason not to eat meat that's already in one's mouth. For this, the Golden Pixiu could only urgently contact Qingyang to discuss countermeasures.

Regarding the matter of so many resources appearing within the Iron Pagoda Country, Qingyang immediately ordered Little Luan to retrieve all of them.

Furthermore, Qingyang also personally went to the Iron Pagoda Country to oversee things there, in case any problems arose.

Within the Iron Pagoda Country, there were originally three passages; these were considered Qingyang's spoils of war.

Therefore, while overseeing the Iron Pagoda Country, Qingyang also began arranging the auction of the three passages.

Three passages, and auctioning three passages at once—as soon as this news came out, the entire Blue Star erupted.

Among them, those super conglomerates and hidden families, who possessed a great deal of resources but lacked a certain degree of influence, all eagerly prepared.

One must know that the one hundred and zero passages are the only way to enter the Inner Realm in the future. Controlling a passage also means controlling some hidden resources.

Furthermore, the initiator of this auction is the Ge Xing Islands, currently the largest force on Blue Star. It's likely that no other force would dare act recklessly.

Just half a month after the news of the auction of three passages spread throughout the entire Blue Star, the Iron Pagoda Country, which had originally become a wasteland, suddenly became lively.

Various super families, hidden families, and conglomerates appeared one after another in the Iron Pagoda Country.

The Golden Pixiu had already devoured all the low-level Fierce Beasts and Spirit User Organizations in the entire Iron Pagoda Country five days prior, and had left to begin breaking through to the sixteenth tier.

On this day, as the one-month deadline arrived, Qingyang immediately appeared, standing tall on the ruins of the Iron Pagoda, watching the people from various hidden families arriving below in top-tier warships.

"The Ge Xing Islands do not like to procrastinate. You likely already know the transaction method: three passages will be auctioned. Now, the first passage begins.

There is no reserve price; you bid as you see fit. Additionally, some of you will surely be worried about what to do if you cannot defend the passage you bid on.

Rest assured on this point; our Ge Xing Islands provide ten years of after-sales service. Also, once the hammer falls and the transaction is concluded, you hand over the zhen crystal with one hand and receive the passage with the other. If you dare to bid recklessly without the resources, you know the consequences. Let's begin."

These few short sentences caused the conglomerates below, who had originally harbored reservations, to cast aside their worries and immediately begin bidding.

"China, the Shangguan family, bids fifty million."

"The Fortuney family bids eighty million."

"The Rothschild conglomerate, one hundred million."

"......"

Listening to the voices rapidly sounding out, Qingyang's several-hundred-meter black-gold dragon body slowly writhed, showcasing the power of the Ge Xing Islands.

Almost all the forces capable of bidding for a passage were those with a certain level of resources.

Therefore, the bidding was extremely fierce.

However, these people were essentially merchants, so once the first passage reached a certain price, many capitals also began to stop bidding, clearly waiting for the start of the second passage.

One hundred ninety million zhen crystal—this was the final price for the first passage, almost double the price Qingyang had anticipated.

There were only three passages; miss this opportunity, and it's gone. Therefore, even though the various conglomerates and hidden families knew there was still a third passage, none were willing to concede the second.

"The Murong hidden family, one hundred ninety million."

The moment another one hundred ninety million appeared, Qingyang couldn't help but turn his head to scan below, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Below, behind the various conglomerates, groups of advisors quickly analyzed and provided the optimal plans.

"The Dehai Consortium, two hundred... thirty million zhen crystal."

The sudden increase of forty million zhen crystal had almost certainly determined the destination of the second passage.

And Qingyang couldn't help but look curiously at the head of that Dehai conglomerate.

Facing Qingyang's gaze, the Dehai family head's face flashed with a shrewd light, and he lightly nodded towards Qingyang.

Seeing this scene, Qingyang knew that the other party likely had something they needed his help with, but currently, due to the presence of too many forces, Qingyang did not speak.

The competition for the last passage was even fiercer than all the conglomerates and families had anticipated, breaking through two hundred million zhen crystal in less than five minutes.

Clearly, the various advisory groups had also not expected the competition for this passage to be so intense.

Furthermore, just as the competition for the third passage was most intense, Meijian (United States), China, and Russia also joined the competition.

After all, the Iron Pagoda Country had been destroyed, and the future division of this country's territory would belong to the remaining four major powers. Who would complain about having too many passages?

After all, one more passage means one more point of influence.

However, the essence of the auction still depended on who had more resources. Therefore, the moment the Rothschild family made a strong bid of two hundred eighty million, even the four major powers fell silent, not daring to speak again.

The Rothschild family was located in the United States. At this moment, looking at the gazes of those super experts from the United States, the head of the Rothschild family quickly looked at Qingyang and said.

"Esteemed Yang Dragon King, you said you would protect us for ten years."

Yes, the head of the Rothschild family was also afraid that the experts from the United States would settle accounts later, which is why he asked this question in front of everyone.

Facing the other party's question, Qingyang's gaze slowly turned towards the direction of the United States. The warning in his eyes was extremely clear, and he spoke word by word.

"That's right, ten years."

Facing Qingyang's warning gaze, the numerous super experts from the United States all avoided his eyes, not daring to show any resistance.

Witnessing Qingyang, by himself, warning all the experts of a superpower, the many conglomerates and families who had not won a bid for a passage suddenly realized something and frustratingly beat their chests.