Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1154 - 1058 Auction

Chapter 1154: 1058 Auction

Half a month passed, Qingscale Pavilion.

Shen Long sat at the main seat, with Wang Yuan, Qingyuan Taoist, and a tall man in a green robe sitting nearby, talking and laughing.

With the status of a Dao Pill Master, Shen Long quickly integrated into the circle of Golden Immortal cultivators, getting acquainted with many of them.

"So Taoist Friend Qian comes from the Ancient Cloud Continent. I’ve been there myself,"

the man in the green robe said with a smile.

Lin Cen, Mid-Stage Golden Immortal, hailing from the Ziyang Sect.

"If it weren’t for being dragged into the conflict between the Hengshan Sect and the Jinling Tribe, I would have come here sooner,"

Shen Long said.

"So, Taoist Friend Qian has crossed paths with Golden Immortal cultivators of the Jinling Tribe before?"

Qingyuan Taoist asked curiously.

"Not exactly. I’ve dealt with Golden Immortal cultivators from the subsidiary forces of the Jinling Tribe, killing two of them,"

Shen Long said calmly.

When traveling, identity is something one crafts for oneself.

After chatting for an hour, Wang Yuan and the other two bid farewell and left.

Just as they left, Nangong Yiwang arrived.

"Taoist Friend Qian, here are the Essence Blood and True Spirit Core of a Golden Immortality Early-Stage True Spirit Devouring Immortal Cicada, in exchange for a drop of Golden Spirit Immortal Milk."

Nangong Yiwang took out a golden jade vial and a golden jade box, handing them to Shen Long.

Shen Long’s eyes revealed a hint of surprise. After carefully inspecting and confirming the items, he took out a green jade vase and handed it to Nangong Yiwang.

Nangong Yiwang uncorked the vase, swept his Divine Sense inside, and nodded satisfactorily.

"Taoist Friend Qian, the auction will begin tomorrow. Here is an invitation card. Show it when the time comes, and you’ll be assigned a private suite."

Nangong Yiwang took out a gold-embossed invitation card and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long expressed his thanks and accepted the invitation.

After chatting for a while, Nangong Yiwang bid farewell and left.

Shen Long walked into a practice room, sat down, and adjusted his breath.

The night passed quickly, and the next morning, just as dawn broke—

A hundred-zhang-tall green-colored Treasure Pagoda appeared, with a life-like Azure Dragon coiled around its tower body. The plaque at the entrance bore three golden characters: "Azure Dragon Tower."

A long line formed at the entrance of the Azure Dragon Tower, with numerous immortals queuing to enter.

Today was the day of the auction, and these immortals entered the venue to bid on items.

Shen Long was among the crowd. Before long, he reached the entrance of the Azure Dragon Tower, handed his invitation card to the guards, and was immediately let in.

Walking into the Azure Dragon Tower, he was greeted by a spacious, brightly lit hall. In the center of the hall was a hundred-zhang square blue stone high platform surrounded by numerous green jade chairs.

A large number of immortals sat on the green jade chairs, gathered in groups of twos and threes.

Shen Long presented his invitation card, and a young, beautiful maid dressed in a golden outfit quickly walked over, bowed slightly, and said, "Welcome, Senior, to this auction. Please follow me."

Shen Long followed the maid to the entrance of a private suite on the third floor. The door was open, allowing a view of the suite inside.

The suite was a hundred-zhang large, with a blue jade table and six blue wooden stools. On top of the jade table lay a square-shaped blue token.

Embedded in the wall was a massive golden mirror, which displayed the view of the hall below.

"You can leave now. I have no further need for you here,"

Shen Long waved his hand, dismissing the golden-dressed maid.

He entered the private suite and closed the door.

Seated on a chair, Shen Long quietly waited.

After a short while, the resonant sound of a bell rang out. An older man in a golden robe descended from above, landing on the blue stone high platform.

"I am Nangong Ziyang. Greetings, esteemed Seniors and fellow Taoists. Welcome to our Nangong Family-hosted auction."

The golden-robed elder briefly introduced himself, then produced ten exquisite green jade boxes, saying, "Ten Qinglong Jade Profound Pills. They can aid True Immortal cultivators in advancing to the Golden Immortal Phase. Each pill will be auctioned individually, starting at a price of 2,000 Immortal Yuan Stones, with a minimum bid increment of 300."

"Two thousand!"

"Two thousand three!"

"Two thousand six!"

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Many True Immortal cultivators came specifically for the Qinglong Jade Profound Pills and competed enthusiastically.

After an intense bidding war, the ten Qinglong Jade Profound Pills were sold at high prices, the lowest at 11,000 Immortal Yuan Stones and the highest at 14,000.

Since Shen Long did not lack the Immortal Pills and Elixirs required for advancing to the Golden Immortal Phase, he refrained from participating in the bidding.

Nangong Ziyang then produced five green porcelain vials in varying hues, saying, "Five bottles of Three Elements Refining Divine Pill, capable of strengthening Divine Sense power, suitable for Golden Immortal cultivators. Starting price: 5,000 Immortal Yuan Stones, with a minimum bid increment of 500."

"Five thousand five!"

"Six thousand!"

"Seven thousand!"

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Nangong Ziyang brought out various items, including Immortal Pills, Middle Grade Immortal Artifacts, Second Rank Immortal Talismans, Second Rank Immortal Arrays, and Second Rank Immortal Wines.

Shen Long successfully bid on a Second Rank Immortal Array known as the Xuanmu Great Array and one jar of Primordial Soul Immortal Dew. The Xuanmu Great Array, with its strong defensive properties, was useful for overcoming minor tribulations, while the Primordial Soul Immortal Dew—classified as a Second Rank Immortal Wine—enhanced and fortified the Divine Soul.

After over an hour, Nangong Ziyang auctioned off a Middle Grade Immortal Artifact, then stepped aside.

Nangong Ziyang descended from above, landing on the blue stone platform. He addressed the audience loudly, "I am Nangong Ziyang, and I will preside over the sale of the featured items in today’s auction. The first item, Middle Grade Immortal Artifact Golden Soul Lock, is crafted primarily from Golden Soul Wood over 500 million years old. Wearing this artifact continuously nourishes the Divine Soul, gradually strengthening Divine Soul power. Starting price: 10,000 Immortal Yuan Stones, with a minimum bid increment of 1,000."

"Ten thousand!"

"Eleven thousand!"

"Twelve thousand!"

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The competition was fierce. Many Golden Immortal cultivators lacked the cultivation techniques related to Divine Soul Attack. It wasn’t due to lack of interest, but because they didn’t have the necessary resources.

To enhance Divine Soul power, they had to turn to external treasures.

After intense bidding, the Golden Soul Lock was sold for 25,000 Immortal Yuan Stones to a voluptuous woman in a black dress.

The black-dressed woman exchanged whispers with Nangong Ziyang, who nodded and said, "This Taoist friend wishes to auction off some items. I encourage all Taoist friends to bid enthusiastically."

The black-dressed woman presented over a dozen items. Nangong Ziyang verified their authenticity, among which was a Primordial Soul Divine Crystal—a rare material for crafting defense-oriented Divine Soul Immortal Artifacts.

Shen Long exchanged one drop of Golden Spirit Immortal Milk to acquire the Primordial Soul Divine Crystal, which Chu Buyu could refine into a Middle Grade Immortal Artifact oriented towards resisting Divine Soul Attacks.

The items offered by the black-dressed woman were all successfully auctioned off. After duly settling the Immortal Yuan Stones, she returned to her seat.

"Five Second Rank Immortal Puppets, each possessing the strength of a Golden Immortality Early-Stage cultivator—impervious to swords and spears, invulnerable to water and fire,"

Nangong Ziyang announced loudly, producing five metallic spheres.

Chu Buyu was long capable of crafting Second Rank Immortal Puppets, so Shen Long naturally showed no interest. However, the other Golden Immortal cultivators were quite enthusiastic, as Second Rank Immortal Puppets were beyond their reach.

All five Second Rank Immortal Puppets fetched high prices. Nangong Ziyang then produced five differently-hued jade boxes. Opening them, the audience saw five Second Grade Dao Pills revealed within.

"Five Second Grade Dao Pills, infused with the power of the Five Elements Law. Exchangeable for materials of equivalent value,"

Nangong Ziyang stated.

This particular auction attracted many True Immortal cultivators—it was hoped that among them, some possessed rare cultivation materials. The Nangong Family aimed to use the Second Grade Dao Pills to amass these precious resources.