A hundred years of cultivating immortals, I'm dying, and Goldfinger came here

"This is the Pure Crystal Profound Yellow Pill, which has the effect of dispelling inner demons and restoring one's Dao heart!"

"A quasi-Golden Immortal level divine power, bid once! Twice! Three times! Sold!"

"This is a fragment of a Golden Immortal's treasure. If it is refined into an immortal treasure, its power can be greatly enhanced!"

Sitting expressionlessly in the audience, Jiang Chengxuan heard that the old man Suo had gradually brought the entire auction to a climax that day.
One rare and precious item after another appeared, prompting even more immortals to bring out their treasured possessions, causing a stir among the crowd.

The auction of the Nine Secrets Profound Sect was indeed extraordinary and lived up to its reputation.

Every treasure that appears here is worthy of being placed in the treasury of a Golden Immortal power.

"This item is a rare and precious material, a primordial stone of heaven and earth. It is called the Primordial Stone. Please place your bids!"

Jiang Chengxuan didn't know how long he had been waiting. At a certain moment, when the old man Tian Suo spoke in a resounding voice,

He was jolted awake, finally seeing his target appear.

Although there are no records of the Primordial Stone in the ancient world, it can be used to help break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

However, on the surface, it remains an extremely precious medicinal ingredient.

Therefore, before Jiang Chengxuan could even raise his hand to call out a bid, several seats for immortals had already lit up in succession.

He offered a priceless celestial treasure in exchange, which earned the approval of Elder Tian Suo.

"I'll offer one Immortal Fruit! And I'm definitely taking this Primordial Stone!"

"Hmph! I am a Celestial Artifact Master, and I am determined to obtain this item. I am willing to forge a Mystic Celestial artifact for its owner!"

"I'll offer three Cosmic Condensed Flowers; you're too kind!"

More bids followed, and Old Man Su listened intently, nodding frequently.

All the immortals present turned their heads to look, and as one throne after another lit up, they began to discuss among themselves.

This Primordial Stone seems to be favored by some special immortals, which is beyond Jiang Chengxuan's expectations.

"A celestial treasure of near-Golden Immortal level."

But with Jiang Chengxuan's current resources, why would he care about these people's competition?
Amidst the noise, his voice boomed like a bell, and he spoke calmly, immediately silencing the entire room.

Even the old man Tian Suo was shocked, his eyes gleaming.

But he was shrewd; with a flick of his finger, he acknowledged Jiang Chengxuan's offer and indicated his seat.
Immediately, everyone's eyes were drawn to Jiang Chengxuan, their expressions filled with astonishment.

While the Primordial Stone is indeed rare, it is ultimately just a celestial material.
Even if one could refine a Golden Immortal treasure, how could it compare to a complete Quasi-Golden Immortal treasure?

Isn't this just exchanging perfect pills for medicinal materials for alchemy?
Isn't this putting the cart before the horse? Yet it can also be described as showing extreme wealth and extravagance.

"A Quasi-Golden Immortal Treasure once!"

"A quasi-Golden Immortal's treasure twice!"

"A quasi-Golden Immortal treasure, sold! Congratulations, fellow Daoist!"

Despite the awe and shock of the entire audience, Elder Tian Suo quickly regained his composure.

The three consecutive announcements resounded throughout the world, constantly stimulating everyone's ears.

But no one dared to speak up, and even the one who had been so confident and clamoring earlier decisively gave up.

Exchanging the main body for a part—only Jiang Chengxuan could pull off such a deal.

In reality, the Primordial Stone can play a far greater role than a quasi-Golden Immortal treasure!

If those powerful Golden Immortals knew that it could help them break through to the Great Luo realm, it would probably be a true treasure of the Golden Immortals.
It is not enough to easily exchange for this item.

Thus, Jiang Chengxuan's goal for this trip was achieved extremely smoothly by taking advantage of the information gap.

Soon, a messenger brought the Hunyuan Stone and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan.

It was an unremarkable black stone, naturally swirling in shape, with only a few points of crystalline light shimmering.

As he put it away, Jiang Chengxuan's eyes gleamed, his expression unchanged, and he was extremely satisfied.

With this, he had the final stepping stone to break through to the Great Luo Realm.

"Let's bring out the next magical treasure."

On the platform, the old man Tian Suo's voice continued, and Jiang Chengxuan did not leave immediately.

Having experienced the vicissitudes of life for many years, his state of mind had become incredibly peaceful. Although a breakthrough was just around the corner,

Yet he can still maintain a calm and composed demeanor.

To avoid arousing any suspicion, Jiang Chengxuan decided to watch the auction a little longer.
Many eyes have been drawn to him from time to time because of his move.

A moment later, Jiang Chengxuan made several more moves and won several rare items, stunning the entire audience.

Having played his part to the fullest, he disregarded the stares of those around him, silently rose, and walked out of the auction hall.

Everything is ready; the time has come.

On the way out, there were hardly any people left in the vast space.

The most important of the auctions, the Nine Secrets, were about to make their appearance, attracting almost all the immortals.

As he walked, Jiang Chengxuan took out the Primordial Stone and rubbed it in his palm, his eyes finally showing a hint of fervor.
He strode out of the Nine Secrets Auction House.

"Hehe. Kid, it's you again? The auction isn't over yet, what are you doing out here?"

"Could it be that he squandered his entire fortune? Heh heh!"

However, at that moment, a voice suddenly appeared, interrupting Jiang Chengxuan's thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan was slightly taken aback and put away the Chaos Stone in his hand.
He then looked towards the source of the sound, not annoyed, and calmly smiled:

"I have obtained what I need; other treasures are not worthy of my attention."

Without a doubt, the one who teased Jiang Chengxuan was, and then again, that slovenly immortal.

So much time has passed, yet he still leans against the stone pillar by the door, drinking the wine in his gourd in silence.

"Oh?"

At that moment, for some reason, the disheveled immortal's eyes suddenly changed in a strange way.
There seemed to be some shock on his face, mixed with doubt.

"Boy, is that the Primordial Stone in your hand?"

It turned out that he had seen Jiang Chengxuan's earlier actions, which was why he changed his mind.

"Exactly."

Jiang Chengxuan was somewhat puzzled by the disheveled immortal's sudden transformation.
For some reason, he always felt that this person was mysterious and extraordinary, unlike ordinary people.

"Are you planning to use this to break through to the Great Luo Realm?"

Then, a single sentence from that disheveled immortal sent a jolt through Jiang Chengxuan, as if he had been struck by lightning.

Pupils suddenly contracted!

During this seemingly insignificant conversation, the disheveled immortal actually pointed out Jiang Chengxuan's true purpose in obtaining the Hunyuan Stone!
How could this not shock Jiang Chengxuan?
Just who is this person?!

For a moment, it was Jiang Chengxuan's turn to be incredulous, and his gaze quickly became serious.

He was already somewhat curious about this disheveled immortal, but unexpectedly...

The other party even knows the true function of the Primordial Stone, which has never been recorded in ancient texts! Does this mean that the owner of the Great Luo Dao Canon has some connection with this slovenly immortal?
A massive amount of information flooded his mind in an instant, leaving even Jiang Chengxuan stunned on the spot.

I don't know what to say.

"Who are you? How do you know the secret of this Primordial Stone?"

The next moment, Jiang Chengxuan composed himself and asked the disheveled immortal in a deep voice.

His question startled the disheveled immortal; he seemed to have been caught off guard.

Jiang Chengxuan actually knew the true method of using the Hunyuan Stone.

An eerie atmosphere instantly descended upon the gate, startling both Jiang Chengxuan and the disheveled immortal.

The latter seemed somewhat dazed and did not answer Jiang Chengxuan's question.

"And where did you get that information from?"

After a long while, the disheveled immortal also composed himself, adopted a solemn expression, and asked in return.

Without a doubt, his curiosity about Jiang Chengxuan at this moment was no less than Jiang Chengxuan's curiosity about him!

"I obtained this method from a Taoist classic."

After pondering for a while, Jiang Chengxuan did not answer truthfully, but instead gave a half-truthful reply.

In reality, this was a Taoist scripture given to him by the system, and its true source was the power of the system.

"How is that possible? That lord's magic has completely lost its power! How could you..."

His words, however, did not convince the disheveled immortal.

The latter said somewhat excitedly, his eyes still full of surprise and doubt.

Jiang Chengxuan remained unfazed, but did not intend to say anything more, simply shrugging his shoulders.

Too much talk leads to mistakes, so let's leave the rest to that slovenly immortal to fill in the gaps.

From the latter's words, Jiang Chengxuan truly learned that the owner of that Daoist scripture...

It turns out there really is some connection between him and that slovenly immortal.

He was practicing the Dharma of the master of that scripture!
"Never mind, perhaps you were just lucky. That person's power has long since subsided."

However, just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to inquire further, the disheveled immortal suddenly went from excitement to dejection.
He leaned back against the stone pillar, gulped down several mouthfuls of immortal wine, his eyes glazed over, as if he were in some kind of dream.

"Who is that? A supreme being? And what is your relationship with him?"

However, Jiang Chengxuan was not about to give up so easily, and continued to press on with a series of questions.

"Hmph! How could anyone possibly fathom the achievements of that lord?"

"A supreme being, perhaps, is worthy of him!"

Seemingly pleased upon hearing the words "supreme being," the disheveled immortal felt a sense of satisfaction.
In this process, he reminisces about the past, slowly recounting some old stories:
"In this world, there once existed an unimaginable being who broke away from the ancient immortal realm and faced the heavens directly!"

"No matter what happens in the world, nothing can escape his eyes; his existence is the protection of the entire Immortal Path!"

"Hundreds of thousands of years ago, we were fortunate enough to discover some of his legacy, which enabled us to achieve the Great Dao and glimpse some of the great secrets of heaven and earth."

"That is a realm unknown to the entire ancient world!"

From this description of the disheveled immortal, Jiang Chengxuan could sense his fanaticism.
The supreme being he spoke of transcended the entire Immortal Path, which even made Jiang Chengxuan's heart tremble!
Having studied the Great Luo Dao Canon for thousands of years, Jiang Chengxuan also knew of its master's extraordinary nature.

But the concept of transcending the entire path of immortality still shocked him.

A Grand Luo Golden Immortal? Certainly, it's more than that. Then, a Primordial Grand Luo Golden Immortal? Does that mean one has transcended the path of immortality?
Jiang Chengxuan was also unable to make a judgment.

"By following in his footsteps, we have created an era of unparalleled glory!"

"But... in a certain era, all the laws passed down by that great man suddenly vanished into chaos!"

"Nothing works, everything vanishes, like a dream."

But then, the disheveled immortal suddenly changed his tone, his demeanor faltering.

The sadness in his words was beyond words.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately understood the reason behind this person's decadent lifestyle.

At the same time, he felt a little suffocated. Could it be that even those who transcend the path of immortality would one day reach the end?
The legacy of an immortal has vanished? What kind of sight would that be? What kind of power would it require!
When an immortal falls from grace, their Taoist teachings can be passed down; there is no necessary connection between the two.

The ability to obliterate the Dao of an immortal was something Jiang Chengxuan had never heard of before.

It left him deeply troubled!

He had a vague feeling that the secret hidden behind this matter might actually be close to the truth of the whole world!
Just like the area behind that forbidden zone, it is a territory that no one has ever touched before!
"Alas—it's all just a fleeting dream!"

At this moment, he revealed the secret buried in his heart for ten thousand years, and the disheveled immortal, having burned himself out, was filled with a surge of emotion.
He fell back into a life of debauchery and decadence.

These things had been buried in his heart for who knows how long, after wandering the ancient world for tens of thousands of years.
He never told anyone about it.

But when he discovered that Jiang Chengxuan was in contact with that important person, he still couldn't control himself.

How he wished that the great man could return to the world!
In that case, the secret that is only one step away can be cracked by their followers!

Silence followed. After their conversation, both Jiang Chengxuan and the disheveled immortal were speechless, their hearts filled with turbulent emotions.

After a long time, seeing that the disheveled immortal had no intention of opening his eyes again, Jiang Chengxuan had no choice but to bury these secrets.
He planned to leave this place and return to the Haoran Xuanzong Sect in order to achieve a breakthrough.

Perhaps, when he becomes a Great Immortal, the opportunity will come to unlock this secret.

"You should go now, those people are coming."

However, before Jiang Chengxuan could leave, a figure appeared at the auction house entrance without anyone noticing.
He spoke in a deep voice, revealing an extraordinary aura.

Jiang Chengxuan turned around and saw that the man was dressed in a magnificent robe with a misty, ethereal glow, and wore an exquisite crown, exuding an air of nobility.

But the man's words were not addressed to Jiang Chengxuan, but rather to the disheveled immortal.

"Hmph! Fine, I'll leave then! What's with the attitude!"

"Come on then, I've never been afraid of anyone!"

His words angered the disheveled immortal, who then spoke in a loud and impassioned voice.

This caused the person in the fine clothes to frown slightly, seemingly dissatisfied, but he didn't say anything more.

Jiang Chengxuan guessed his identity; he was clearly a big shot behind the Nine Secrets Auction House.
For a long time, only when he spoke up could this slovenly immortal linger at the entrance of the auction house, but now he had to be driven away.

"Om-!"

In the blink of an eye, no sooner said than done, the disheveled immortal, unwilling to be outdone, faced expulsion.
It immediately broke through space and fled into the distance amidst waves of energy.

Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate for long and immediately unleashed his immortal power, intending to give chase.

Jiang Chengxuan still had many questions about the past of that slovenly immortal and the affairs of that supreme being.

"I advise you not to believe his nonsense, or you'll suffer the consequences."

Before he left, the man in the splendid robe seemed to have discerned Jiang Chengxuan's intentions.

He said this to him with a hint of warning.

It was as if some danger awaited them ahead. (End of Chapter)