Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 443 The Unparalleled Direct Disciple of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion?

Prices were soaring like a rocket.

In the blink of an eye, it broke through the 850,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals mark, approaching an astonishing height.

Li Qingyuan knew very well that the Qixia Sword was a rare and precious treasure that cultivators could only dream of.

If we miss this opportunity, we may never meet again in our lives.

At that moment, he stopped waiting. A resolute glint flashed in his eyes, and he quickly transmitted his voice through the conch shell.

That calm and firm voice echoed in the auction hall:

"Eighty-eight hundred thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

Such an outrageous price was like a bombshell, instantly exploding in the entire venue.

The auction hall, which was already somewhat noisy, was now in an uproar, with the cultivators' discussions surging like a tidal wave.

"Eighty-eight hundred thousand! That's an astronomical sum! Who on earth is this person with such immense wealth?"

A young cultivator dressed in a blue robe stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief, his voice trembling slightly.

"In my opinion, there must be a super-powerful force vying for power behind this."

"This immortal sword has an extraordinary origin. If it falls into their hands, the entire landscape of Zhongzhou will likely be altered."

An elderly man with white hair stroked his beard, his eyes revealing a wise light, and slowly analyzed the situation.

"Hmph, who cares who he is? This astronomical price probably already exceeds the value of the immortal sword itself."

"However, with such fierce competition, this auction was worthwhile."

A burly man crossed his arms and spoke excitedly, as if the fierce bidding had also made his blood boil.

The cultivators expressed their opinions freely, and their voices of speculation, exclamation, and discussion mingled together.

This created a lively atmosphere throughout the auction.

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Meanwhile, in the private room where the Three-Story Heavenly Demon Palace was located.

The atmosphere, however, was unusually oppressive.

Upon seeing someone make such a bid, the old demon Shao Jihe of the Heavenly Demon Palace's expression changed drastically!

Her once rosy face had now turned somewhat dark, like the sky before a storm.

Because it was he who shouted out '850,000 top-grade mystic crystals'!

This is almost all of his wealth, the riches he has painstakingly accumulated and amassed over the years.

It can be said that everything was thrown into this immortal sword.

Unexpectedly, even so, some people still relentlessly raised the price, which made him furious.

At that moment, anger surged like flames on the old demon's face, his eyes flashing with fury, as if he wanted to tear the bidder to pieces.

But beneath this anger, there was also a hint of worry.

His brows were furrowed, and he kept muttering to himself:

"Could it be that the Nine Nether Demonic Sect has intervened again?"

"The Nine Nether Demonic Sect has always acted arrogantly and disregarded other forces. If they set their sights on this immortal sword, they will likely resort to any means to seize it..."

With a skeptical attitude, Shao Jihe pondered to himself.

He couldn't believe that the Nine Nether Demonic Church would so openly disrespect the Heavenly Demon Palace.

After all, the Heavenly Demon Palace is considered a powerful force in the Central Continent.

If they are suppressed like this by the Nine Nether Demonic Sect at an auction on their own territory, how will they be able to establish themselves in Zhongzhou in the future?

Immediately, his eyes sharpened, and he gave an order to the demon guard beside him:

"Quickly go inside the Northern Underworld Dragon Palace to find out who made the bid and dared to oppose my Heavenly Demon Palace!"

His voice was cold and authoritative, leaving no room for doubt.

After receiving the order, the demon guard dared not delay for a moment. With a flash, he disappeared into the private room like a ghost.

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn feels incredibly long.

Shao Jihe paced back and forth in the private room, extremely anxious, feeling restless every second.

Finally, after an incense stick had burned, the demon guard hurriedly returned.

He looked exhausted, with fine beads of sweat on his forehead, clearly indicating that he had been traveling in a great hurry.

Upon seeing this, Shao Jihe immediately stepped forward and eagerly asked:

"How's the investigation going? Who exactly did this?"

The demon guard took a deep breath to calm himself, then respectfully replied:

"Reporting to the elder, it was not the Nine Nether Demonic Sect that intervened."

"The bidders are a group of people of unknown origin. They acted very secretly, as if they had suddenly appeared at this auction."

"However, judging from their spending, they are extremely generous and wealthy, clearly backed by a powerful force."

"However, we do not yet know the details of their activities."

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After hearing the report from the demon guards, the old demon Shao Jihe narrowed his eyes slightly, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes, and fell into deep thought for a moment.

After a long silence, he gave a cold snort and said icily:

"Investigate! Investigate thoroughly! I want to see who has the audacity to oppose my Heavenly Demon Palace..."

After saying that, he sat back down in his chair, a sinister glint in his eyes, as if he were plotting his next move.

Prior to this, he had vaguely sensed that some mysterious forces were making moves at the auction by transmitting information through conch shells.

Although these forces do not make many moves, each one is incredibly precise, and everything they purchase is an extremely rare and precious treasure.

It also includes five rare and precious medicines.

Now, these two most prized treasures have become the targets of their competition.

Shao Jihe couldn't help but seriously suspect that these precious items might have all fallen into the hands of one family, namely the person he was currently fiercely bidding against.

At this thought, a surge of greed and ruthlessness welled up in Shao Jihe's heart.

In his view, if things were as he expected, then this force was undoubtedly a piece of fat meat!

If they can find out its details first, the Heavenly Demon Palace might be able to gain the upper hand.

They might even have the opportunity to plunder and take all those rare treasures for themselves.

How could we let such a great opportunity slip by?

Therefore, he ordered the demon guards without hesitation to investigate thoroughly and to find out the person's identity and background.

The demon guards once again accepted their orders and departed.

This time, time seemed to drag on endlessly.

Shao Jihe got up again and paced back and forth in the private room, his eyes revealing anxiety and anticipation.

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Prices in the market continue to climb.

It has already risen to 950,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals.

Each bid was like a heavy hammer, striking his heart.

A full half hour later, the demon guards hurriedly returned.

It turned out that he had received the news from the seahorse demon and rushed back immediately.

Shao Jihe hurriedly stepped forward, and before the demon guard could speak, he eagerly asked:

"How's it going? Have you found out anything about that person?"

The demon guard took a deep breath and replied respectfully:

"Reporting to the elder, that person is currently on the second floor. However..."

The demon guard hesitated slightly before continuing,

“The top direct descendants of the Su family, the Wang family, and the Treasure Pavilion were all beside that person.”

Upon hearing this, Shao Jihe's expression froze instantly.

The young ladies of the Su family, the Wang family, and the Treasure Pavilion may not be anything special in themselves.

However, the forces behind them are all top-tier, renowned powers in Zhongzhou.

Despite its formidable strength, the Heavenly Demon Palace is considered a powerful force in the Central Plains.

However, if he were to antagonize so many forces at the same time, it would undoubtedly be courting death. No matter how arrogant he was, he would not dare to provoke them easily.

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However, just when Shao Jihe was feeling a bit tricky.

The demon guard's next words stirred up another wave of emotions within him.

The demon guard said:

"Elder, what's even more peculiar is..."

"The young ladies from these three major powers are led by that young man in white robes, and they have a very close relationship with him, and seem to respect him very much."

Shao Jihe frowned deeply, a hint of doubt and speculation flashing in his eyes.

The fact that these three young ladies follow his every command suggests that this young man must have an extraordinary background and an incredibly profound destiny.

Could he be an unparalleled direct disciple of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion?

The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion is the most mysterious and unpredictable force in the Central Plains, bar none.

His disciples were all exceptionally talented and possessed outstanding abilities.

Moreover, the Tianji Pavilion has always been secluded from the world.

However, once it appears in the world, it will surely cause a huge uproar in Zhongzhou.

Thinking of this, Shao Jihe's heart tightened.

If he is indeed a direct disciple of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, then the power behind this young man must be terrifying.

Could it be that the Tianji Pavilion, which has been dormant for hundreds of years, is about to emerge again?

After having this thought, Shao Jihe was immediately filled with regret.

He realized that the Qixia Sword might truly be out of reach for his Heavenly Demon Palace.

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