Chapter 80

In the Xuantian Continent, martial arts and cultivation techniques are divided into three levels: Mundane, Mystical, and Celestial. Each level is further subdivided into four stages:初级, 中级, 高级, and 顶级.

Among martial artists, those at the Inner Breath Realm primarily practice Mundane-level techniques because the human meridians are fragile and cannot withstand the powerful energy of true qi. Therefore, they must first strengthen their inner breath.

Mystical-level techniques, on the other hand, are those that can cultivate true qi, up to the Solid Qi Realm. Above true qi is true essence, a form of energy that only those at the Core Formation Realm and above can handle.

At this point, martial artists can fly and traverse the earth, possessing boundless power to subdue mountains and sever rivers, thus transcending the realm of ordinary humans. This is why there are Celestial-level techniques.

Of course, these are matters for later.

Now, this top-tier Mystical-level martial technique is nothing short of a technique that can be used by Solid Qi Realm martial artists to reach their peak. How could it not shock and drive people to madness?

"Brother Guan, are you sure this is a top-tier Mystical-level martial technique? And that it is complete?"

Suddenly, from a private room on the third floor, a voice slightly aged by time pierced through the crystal screen.

Upon hearing this inquiry, the clamor in the hall instantly quieted down. Indeed, if this were such a martial technique, why would it not even be considered the final treasure?

"Ha ha, Old Brother Zhang is sharp. Yes, this martial technique is not complete; it only contains a small part of the first half. That's why it's here!"

Guan Canghai laughed heartily. He was merely using this to draw attention, not to deceive anyone.

"Oh!"

The aged voice sounded slightly disappointed and fell silent, clearly losing interest.

"Old Master Guan, may I ask the name of this martial technique?"

From another private room on the third floor, a refined voice asked.

"Hehe, I didn't expect that a fragmentary technique would pique the interest of Young Master Luo Xian. Fine, I won't keep you in suspense!"

Guan Canghai smiled and swept his gaze over the crowd, then took out a small, somewhat ancient and tattered booklet from a tray beside him: "This martial technique is called the Thunderbolt Palm. It was the famous ultimate skill of Lei Mingtian, the Thunder Hand, a powerful figure in the Xuan Yun County six hundred years ago.

Although it is only a small part, its value is no less than that of a low- or mid-tier Mystical-level technique. This is because it is a rare lightning-based martial technique with extremely strong destructive power. Moreover, one can learn the techniques of Solid Qi Realm experts from it, enhancing oneself.

The starting bid is 250 low-grade essence stones, with each subsequent bid not less than 10 stones!"

Silence!

Complete silence!

Such a high number far exceeds the value of a typical mid-grade spirit weapon. Although martial techniques and cultivation methods are generally more valuable than weapons, this is just the starting bid!

"260 stones!"

Suddenly, from the ordinary seats in the hall, a voice with ample energy rang out, immediately drawing the attention of everyone.

To the slight disappointment of the crowd, the person who spoke was completely wrapped in a black cloak, making it impossible to discern any details.

Many martial artists in the hall were dressed similarly, to avoid revealing their purchases. However, there were also many factions that wanted to build their reputation and were eager for others to know about their significant purchases, to showcase their strength and attract martial artists to join them.

"Hehe, even though it's a fragmentary technique, it's still worth a look. 280 stones!"

From a private room on the third floor, a voice sounded.

"Indeed, I, Feng Yuantu, am also very interested in this fragmentary technique. 300 stones!"

From a private room on the second floor, a slightly hoarse voice suddenly sounded.

"Did I hear that right? Feng Yuantu, the Desert North Wolf, is here?"

"Isn't that so? Who would dare to impersonate his name?"

Instantly, the many martial artists in the hall were shocked.

Then, other private rooms began to bid, but all added only 10 stones each, eventually reaching 420 stones.

"500 stones!"

It was still the cloaked person in the hall, who suddenly added 80 stones, far exceeding the value of this fragmentary technique.

With this price, the hall instantly fell silent, and no one in the private rooms bid further.

"Does anyone want to bid 500 low-grade essence stones?"

Guan Canghai looked around all the private rooms, pausing for a moment at a private room on the third floor, which was Li Chen's room.

Unfortunately, since the auction began, that room had remained completely silent, with no activity.

"550 stones!"

Just as Guan Canghai was about to hammer down the deal, a slightly hoarse voice suddenly sounded from a private room on the second floor.

Showing off wealth!

Too much bullying!

All the martial artists in the hall cursed inwardly. Wasn't this blatant boasting?

To pay so many essence stones for a fragmentary technique, when these stones could fully equip an early-stage True Cultivation Realm martial artist from head to toe.

This time, the cloaked martial artist in the hall fell silent, clearly because this price exceeded his budget, even if he used other treasures as collateral, it wouldn't be enough.

"550 stones, deal!"

After asking three times with no further bids, Guan Canghai's face showed a hint of joy, as this far exceeded his expectations.

Under the protection of four True Cultivation Realm guards, he sent the Thunderbolt Palm to the private room.

Then, the auction of ordinary treasures continued, occasionally interspersed with small supreme items needed by True Cultivation Realm martial artists, which kept the crowd's enthusiasm high.

Rustle!

In the private room on the second floor, the four guards watched as a pile of essence stones was poured onto the table, carefully counted them, and nodded: "The number is correct. Please check the martial technique."

They then placed a small, ancient booklet on the table.

Li Chen picked up the booklet, flipped through a few pages, and nodded: "Not bad!"

The guards bowed slightly and left the private room.

Xiao Cui, the attendant in the private room, was already mesmerized, wishing she could cling to Li Chen, but the mysterious cloaked figure paid no attention to her, wasting her charming eyes.

"Not bad, finally found something I like!"

Putting away the booklet, Li Chen nodded in satisfaction. This was the first time he had bid on something at the auction, even though it was a fragmentary technique, it was enough to make him interested.

After killing the thirteen Sky Cloud Bandits, he obtained seven storage bags, even from the Third and Fourth Black Boys. All the essence stones combined amounted to 1,500 low-grade essence stones.

Additionally, he sold five spirit weapons to the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, each fetching the highest price of 150 stones, plus various other elixirs and cultivation materials, adding up to nearly 1,000 more stones.

In total, just from this, he had 4,000 low-grade essence stones.

This did not include what he obtained from the Golden Eagle's lair, where he took out only mid-grade essence stones, which are a hundred times more valuable than low-grade essence stones, and require someone willing to exchange them.

"Truly, when you're sleepy, a pillow appears. I was just worried about not having enough!"

After another two hours, it was already mid-afternoon, and Guan Canghai in the hall brought out another excellent treasure, which caught Li Chen's eye.

The corners of his mouth, hidden under the cloak, curled up, showing his evident joy.

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