Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

The melodious chimes echoed from the auction house's dome, their clear sound piercing through the clamor.

Like an invisible shackle, it instantly suppressed the clamor of voices in the arena.

In the utter silence, Xing Xuanfeng slowly walked into everyone's sight.

He was dressed in a plain brocade robe, his steps were slow and deliberate, yet he seemed to carry immense power. As soon as he appeared, a heavy and imposing aura quietly spread out.

"A master of the Celestial Realm!"

Inside the Xuanming Sect's private room, Yao Xing's eyes were slightly narrowed, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the armrest of the chair, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity.

"This Linglong Chamber of Commerce is indeed extraordinary."

The outer sect elder beside him changed his expression slightly and asked in a low voice:

"Second Elder, what kind of force is behind this Linglong Chamber of Commerce? How can they so easily bring out a Celestial Realm expert to control the situation?"

Yao Xing's gaze was deep as he stared at Xing Xuanfeng on the auction stage, and he slowly spoke:

"Based on the intelligence gathered by the church, it is likely that it is closely related to the mysterious force that set up the black market."

In another private room, three figures with concealed auras sat quietly by the window.

The leader sensed the oppressive aura emanating from Xing Xuanfeng, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes, and muttered to himself:

"Having a Celestial Realm expert overseeing things does have some merit."

"But we are determined to obtain that Netherworld Flower."

Upon hearing this, the other two people in the private room fell silent, but the burning desire and greed in their eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

Inside the auction hall, all eyes were focused on Xing Xuanfeng.

Those cultivators who had been harboring their own thoughts were all startled and became solemn upon feeling the pressure from the Celestial Realm.

Xing Xuanfeng stood on the stage, his gaze slowly sweeping across the entire audience, a faint smile on his face, yet his tone carried an undeniable air of authority:

"You have all come from afar, presumably for the grand finale of this auction."

"Since I'm here, I won't waste any more words."

He paused, then his voice suddenly turned sharp, unleashing his mid-stage Celestial Realm cultivation without reservation.

A powerful aura, like a surging ocean, instantly enveloped the entire auction hall:

"The Glass Fruit will be auctioned off openly, the highest bidder wins! But who dares to harbor any wicked thoughts of stealing it on the territory of my Linglong Merchant Guild—"

Xing Xuanfeng's gaze suddenly sharpened like a knife, sweeping over the private rooms of those restless forces, each word spoken with resounding force:

"Don't blame me, I'm cleaning house for your forces!"

An overwhelming pressure swept across the area, making many low-level cultivators in the arena breathless and pale.

Those forces that were secretly plotting to seize the treasure by force were all shocked and silently withdrew their thoughts.

The power and influence of a Celestial Realm expert is no exaggeration.

"Such a powerful aura!"

"With this Celestial Realm expert in charge, ordinary forces probably wouldn't dare to act recklessly."

"Presumptuous? That depends on what it is! Ordinary treasures are one thing, but this is a Glass Fruit!"

"When it really comes down to bidding, even a Celestial Realm cultivator might not be able to suppress those cultivators eager to break through!"

"The Linglong Chamber of Commerce has been able to stand firm in the Eastern Region, which means they probably have some hidden tricks up their sleeves. Those top powers must be aware of this as well."

"Let's wait and see. The day the Glazed Fruit appears in the world will be a time of great upheaval! Who wouldn't want another Celestial Realm expert?"

Whispers spread among the audience, but no one dared to raise their voices.

Xing Xuanfeng sensed the turbulent thoughts in the room, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, but he said nothing.

He raised his hand to quiet the room, and only after the room had quieted down did he announce in a deep voice:

"Linglong Chamber of Commerce Qingzhou Branch Auction - Officially Begins!"

The words were spoken.

A figure in red swayed her sexy body as she gracefully walked onto the auction stage.

The woman wore a red top and short skirt, the hem of which was embroidered with gold thread lotus patterns; her beauty was striking.

He held a small, gilded hammer in his hand, which gleamed with a cold luster in the morning light.

"Welcome, distinguished guests, to the auction of the Qingzhou branch of Linglong Chamber of Commerce."

"I am the host of this auction—Hongxiu."

Her voice was alluring and clear, yet without a trace of frivolity; it filled the silent space and traveled clearly to every corner.

After speaking, Hongxiu bowed deeply, like a blooming flower, her snow-white skin faintly visible on her chest.

Her serpentine body, full breasts, and long, straight legs were like a beautiful painting, captivating everyone present.

The VIPs below were as if they had been injected with adrenaline, and many of them even wished they could rush onto the stage and claim the other person as their own.

"What a charming and alluring woman! The Linglong Chamber of Commerce is indeed quite capable."

Ye Junlin couldn't help but take a second look. The mirror in the private room on the top floor offered a perfect view.

"Young Master, this woman is no ordinary person; she should possess a constitution that grants her allure."

Di Yun's face turned cold, and his eyes, like two sharp swords, stared directly at Hongxiu in the stands through the mirror in front of him.

Upon hearing this, Ye Junlin dared not continue to admire the alluring spring scenery. Such a woman was like a raging flood or a ferocious beast; one could easily fall into her trap if one was not careful.

"Distinguished guests, the auction is now officially open."

Hongxiu straightened up, her smile still alluring, and gently tapped the gilded hammer in her hand.

"Let's start with an appetizer! To warm things up!"

The first item up for auction is the high-grade spiritual weapon, the "Blood-Drinking Blade."

As she spoke, a waiter carried a tray covered with a black cloth onto the stage and placed it on the display stand.

Hongxiu lifted the black cloth, revealing a long, dark red sword. The blade gleamed with a bloodthirsty luster, faintly emanating a bloody aura and exuding a chilling killing intent.

"This blade is forged from black iron mixed with the essence blood of a hundred beasts. When it strikes, it can absorb the essence blood of the enemy to enhance its power. It is a high-grade spiritual weapon."

Hongxiu explained, "The starting price is 300,000 low-grade spirit stones, and each bid must be at least 10,000 low-grade spirit stones higher."

"Three hundred and one thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"Three hundred and twenty thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"Three hundred and fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

Bidding noises rose and fell, mostly from independent cultivators or first- and second-rate forces in the audience.

The price was quickly driven up to "470,000 low-grade spirit stones!"

Although the Blood-Drinking Blade is not a top-tier spiritual weapon, its unique characteristics make it extremely attractive to some cultivators who are focused on killing.

Ultimately, after a fierce competition, the Blood-Drinking Blade was won by a cultivator from a first-rate force in the south called "Blood Shadow Sect" for 470,000 low-grade spirit stones.

When the representative of the Blood Shadow Sect stood up to pay his respects, he had a satisfied smile on his face, clearly determined to get his hands on the sword.

"Congratulations to our distinguished guest from the Blood Shadow Sect." Hongxiu smiled and tapped her small hammer.

"Next, the second item up for auction—'Peiyuan Dan' (a traditional Chinese medicine formula)."

The waiter replaced the tray with a new one, which contained a jade bottle.

Hongxiu picked up the jade bottle and poured out a round pill. The pill was pure white and emitted a faint medicinal fragrance.

"This pill was refined by a third-grade alchemist and can help cultivators at the peak of the Innate Realm break through to the Grandmaster Realm, increasing the success rate by 60%."

The starting bid is 100,000 low-grade spirit stones. There is no lower limit to the increment, but the bid cannot be lower than 1,000 low-grade spirit stones.