The Great Ruler: Starting from the Lower Plane

Under Ye Feng's control, drops of supreme spiritual liquid transformed into a torrent of pure spiritual energy, which converged with the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, flowing into the Li Huo Sword like rivers flowing into the sea.

hum!

As the Supreme Spirit Liquid was continuously poured in, the Blazing Fire Sword began to tremble at some point, with crimson flames swirling around it, intensely blazing, and the dormant dark golden patterns becoming increasingly bright.

Time passed slowly.

In the blink of an eye, Ye Feng had spent a month nurturing the Li Huo Sword using the Supreme Spirit Liquid.

On this day, as Ye Feng poured the eight hundredth drop of Supreme Spirit Liquid into it, the Li Huo Sword suddenly trembled, and a deep sword cry emanated from the sword, resounding throughout the entire quiet room.

Dark golden light flowed endlessly across the sword's blade, and a terrifying spiritual pressure emanated from it, like an ancient beast awakening from its slumber.

"What a fine sword..."

Ye Feng reached out and grasped the sword hilt, feeling as if the Blazing Fire Sword were an extension of his own arm. That feeling was far clearer and more intimate than when he was on the Sword Continent.

"Sword spirit... a technique that can only be used after some recovery..."

Suddenly, Ye Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Divine artifacts possess spirits, and the Blazing Fire Sword was no exception. After he used eight hundred drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid to restore some of its power, the Blazing Fire Sword's spirit did not remain dormant.

A wisp of thought emanated from the sword, allowing Ye Feng to understand many of the secrets of the Blazing Fire Sword.

The Blazing Fire Sword contains its own space, which can be used not only for cultivation but also for combat. It is inscribed with a massive sword formation that, once activated, has the power to burn the heavens and boil the seas.

This is just one of the techniques hidden within the Blazing Fire Sword. If it were used in conjunction with a supreme Dharma Body like the Blazing Fire Profound Sword Body, its power would be enough to destroy the heavens and the earth, beyond imagination.

"go…"

Ye Feng casually waved his hand, and a dark golden sword light slashed out, leaving a clear sword mark on the wall of the quiet room.

"With such a powerful weapon by my side, I will have a better chance of survival when I go out to train."

Looking at the clearly visible sword mark before him, Ye Feng let out a soft breath.

The courtyard that Cheng Mu chose for him was no ordinary place. In this quiet room, even a full-force attack from a second-grade supreme being would hardly leave any trace. Yet, with just a casual wave of the Li Huo Sword, it broke through such a level of power.

"The Golden Palace Auction opens today. We must obtain this Essence of Blazing Fire no matter what."

"Eight hundred drops of Supreme Spiritual Liquid only allowed the Blazing Fire Sword to initially regain some of its spiritual consciousness and power. To fully restore it, it would probably require tens of thousands of drops or even more."

Ye Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, and thoughts flashed through his mind.

If he wasn't sure before, he's now almost certain that the Blazing Fire Sword has definitely reached the level of a sacred artifact.

However, with his current strength as a first-grade supreme being, it is simply impossible for him to truly unleash its power.

"The Golden Palace Auction is being held today. Let's inquire about the Essence of Blazing Fire. If we don't find it, we'll head to other continents. No matter what, we must find this Essence of Blazing Fire..."

"As for cultivating the Supreme Dharma Body, daily practice, and the Supreme Spiritual Liquid needed to help the Blazing Fire Sword recover, we can only slowly gather it and seek it out through training trips..."

Ye Feng's mind raced as he plotted his next move.

Today is the day of the Golden Palace Auction, and he can't miss it. If he can get information about the Essence of the Departing Fire from these supreme experts, that would be a great gain.

However, it's unrealistic to gather tens or hundreds of thousands of Supreme Spiritual Liquid, such an expensive cultivation resource, all at once. Although he currently has a good Dharma Body for cultivation, this resource is difficult to sustain.

Normally, a First-Rank Supreme would receive a very good annual offering of 500 drops. The Golden Palace Supreme gave him 1,000 drops in advance, which was an extraordinary courtesy. He would never dare to covet the Golden Palace Chamber of Commerce.

Even the Heavenly Sovereign would find the Supreme Elixir insufficient, let alone a Supreme being. The only way to gather resources is to go out and gain experience.

Without further thought, Ye Feng put the Li Huo Sword into his Mustard Seed Bracelet and stood up.

Who are you?

Ye Feng pushed open the door and stepped out of the courtyard, looking at the gray-robed old man who was respectfully waiting outside the gate, whose aura was roughly at the early stage of the Tongtian Realm.

"Reporting to Elder Ye, this humble servant is Jin Wu. I am waiting outside the courtyard on the orders of the Chairman. I request that Elder Ye participate in presiding over this auction."

The old man in the gray robe responded respectfully and humbly.

Ye Feng nodded slightly, understanding dawning on his mind.

The Golden Palace Chamber of Commerce is held every two years, gathering many powerful figures from the Fallen Sword Continent and surrounding continents, including many supreme beings. To maintain this order, the use of force is indispensable.

"Okay, I'll go right away..."

……

The center of Jinque City.

The Golden Palace Auction House, covering an area of ​​nearly 10,000 square meters, stands there, its entire structure made of dark gold stone, gleaming in the sunlight.

At this moment, the auction hall was bustling with people, and powerful figures came from all directions, including some supreme experts.

Ye Feng followed Jin Wu through the internal passage, and after a short while, they arrived at a high platform on the third floor.

The high platform offers a superb view overlooking the entire auction hall.

Although it was not yet noon and the auction had not officially started, the square was already crowded with people and filled with noise.

Ye Feng glanced around casually, taking in the scene below.

The stands in the square were filled with a dense crowd, the vast majority of whom were at the Three Realms level. From the pavilions in the void above the stands, subtle yet powerful fluctuations occasionally emanated.

Without a doubt, these people are all supreme powerhouses.

Although Luojian Continent is barely considered a medium-sized continent, when you include the surrounding continents, the number of supreme experts is definitely not small.

"Elder Ye, the order of the auction is now in your hands."

Perhaps fearing that Ye Feng might not understand the specifics, Jin Wu respectfully reminded him.

"Um…"

Ye Feng remained calm and nodded slightly.

There's no such thing as taking the Supreme Spirit Liquid without doing any work. Now that he's joined the Golden Palace Merchant Guild, he has to make some contributions and can't just leave empty-handed.

The arrangement made by the Golden Palace Supreme was an open favoritism, and might even have been a consideration to prevent him from feeling embarrassed.

Maintaining order at the auction was something he didn't need to worry about much.

Of course, if someone really dares to provoke the Golden Palace Merchant Guild and make a move at the auction, then his job will be much more difficult.

However, the probability of such an event is almost negligible. High-level Supremes would rarely attend such an auction, and ordinary Supremes would not dare to challenge a force with a Rank 7 Supreme in charge.

"If there is anything you need, Elder Ye, you may summon me at any time. Jin Wu takes his leave."

With that, Jin Wu bowed and withdrew.

"Go..."

Ye Feng responded, and this caused a sudden commotion in the auction house.

"They're from the Fallen Sword Sect!"

"And Blood Fiend Valley! Both of these major forces have arrived!"

"..."

"This is going to be interesting. The Falling Sword Sect and the Blood Fiend Valley have always been at odds, and they always cause a commotion whenever they meet."

"I heard that last time, Ji Guanhai was seriously injured by Li Wuxue from Blood Fiend Valley..."

Ye Feng's deep black eyes flickered slightly as he looked toward the source of the commotion.

On an open space in the northwest corner of the square, two groups of people stepped in almost simultaneously, clearly separated.

On the left was a group of about ten people, all dressed in blue robes. The leader was a handsome young man whose aura was restrained, yet subtly revealed a sharp edge.

The group on the right were all dressed in blood-red robes, led by a young man with a sinister face and sharp eyes like a hawk, surrounded by a faint aura of bloodlust.

The two groups met at the gate, their steps halting simultaneously, as if the air itself had frozen.

"Ji Guanhai..."

The sinister-looking young man curled his lips into a playful smile, his gaze falling on the young man in blue, and he immediately spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"I didn't expect this auction to attract you, the top disciple of the Falling Sword Sect. Tsk tsk, aren't you afraid of getting beaten up this time?"

Upon hearing this, the Blood Fiend Valley members behind him burst into laughter.

In the last battle at the Spirit Crossing Pool on the mainland, the Falling Sword Sect was completely defeated by the Blood Fiend Valley. Ji Guanhai, the eldest disciple of the Falling Sword Sect, was even seriously injured by their senior brother. Unexpectedly, he brought a group of disciples here this time, which is truly a disgrace to himself.

Upon hearing this, Ji Guanhai's expression remained unchanged, as calm as ever, but a sharp glint flashed in the depths of his eyes.

"You seem quite proud of winning by despicable means. I'd like to see for myself whether your Blood Fiend Valley's Blood Fiend Demonic Power is superior, or my Falling Sword Sect's Falling Sword Technique is sharper."

"It's a pity I never had the chance; some people are just not meant to be seen in public."

Ji Guanhai spoke calmly and respectfully, completely ignoring the clamor that filled the air.

The reason he was defeated last time was because Li Wuxue of Blood Fiend Valley was despicable and shameless, and secretly poisoned him. Otherwise, why would he have been defeated?

As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples of the Falling Sword Sect behind Ji Guanhai also looked sharply at the opposite side, and an invisible sword intent slowly rose up.

The two groups were locked in a fierce confrontation, creating a tense atmosphere.

Many people in the square watched this scene with great interest.

The Falling Sword Sect and the Blood Fiend Valley are the three top forces on the Falling Sword Continent, but they have always been irreconcilable enemies, and their disciples are constantly clashing. If it weren't for the restraint of the supreme experts of the two forces, they would probably have already fought to the death.

As for Ji Guanhai and Li Wuxue, one is the eldest disciple of Luojian Sect and the other is the young master of Xue Sha Valley. Both of them are outstanding among the younger generation. It is rumored that they have already entered the late stage of Tongtian Realm and have both passed the spiritual power tribulation of the Supreme Lesser Three Tribulations.

In the last battle at the Spirit Crossing Pool on the Fallen Sword Continent, the Fallen Sword Sect suffered a near-total defeat. Although the Blood Fiend Valley's methods were not exactly honorable, the methods themselves were a form of strength.

Now that the two have met at this auction, it's like enemies meeting, their eyes blazing with hatred. It would be strange if they didn't cause some commotion.

"Are they both at the level of the second-tier Divine Soul Difficulty...?"

Ye Feng's gaze fell on Ji Guanhai and Li Wuxue, and he could see through their strength at a glance.

These two are indeed outstanding young talents of the Fallen Sword Continent. Their strength is not weak, and they are not far from reaching the Supreme Realm.

In the vast world, between the Tongtian Realm and the Supreme Realm, there are three minor difficulties. This step is a lifelong obstacle for the vast majority of people in the vast world who have the potential to reach the Supreme Realm.

The kind of trials that affect the body, spirit, and soul from the inside out, the blood-soaked tempering, are not something that everyone can endure and overcome.

From the Sensing Realm to the late stage of the Heavenly Realm, those with exceptional talent can make this leap in strength within a few years, but breaking through to the Supreme Realm might be difficult even if one exhausts their entire life's efforts.

"Elder Ye, you may not know this, but these two are the most outstanding geniuses among the younger generation of the Falling Sword Continent. They have been fighting for years with no clear winner until the last time, when they finally reached a conclusion. However, Ji Guanhai was not entirely convinced by that result."

Just as Ye Feng's gaze swept over, Cheng Mu walked over slowly and explained with a smile.

"So that's how it is..."

Ye Feng nodded slightly and bowed to Cheng Mu.

During Ye Feng and Cheng Mu's brief conversation, below, Li Wuxue heard Ji Guanhai's words, his smile undiminished, becoming even more amused.

"A loss is a loss. If I were you, I wouldn't bother to argue."

Li Wuxue sneered, his gaze sweeping over Ji Guanhai.

"However, this auction house is not your Falling Sword Sect's territory today. If you want to make a move, I, Li Wuxue, will accompany you to the end. I'm just afraid you don't have the guts."

As he spoke, Li Wuxue's aura suddenly surged, and a dense, blood-red murderous aura emanated from his body, causing the surrounding world to tremble.

At this moment, within that blood-red aura, countless ferocious faces could be vaguely seen emerging, emitting mournful roars that sent shivers down one's spine.

"Such power and prestige truly befits the young master of Blood Fiend Valley!"

On the plaza, many people's expressions changed slightly upon sensing Li Wuxue's terrifying aura.

Ji Guanhai narrowed his eyes slightly, slowly raised his right hand, and a spiritual energy fluctuation that was in no way inferior to Li Wuxue emanated from it.

The two faced each other from a distance, as if a great battle was about to break out at any moment.

The atmosphere in the auction room instantly became extremely tense.

However, at this very moment...

"Gentlemen, this is not the place for your fight."

A clear voice came from the high platform of the auction house.

The sound wasn't loud, but it exploded in everyone's ears like thunder, making many people dizzy and pale.

Ji Guanhai and Li Wuxue trembled, their auras instantly dissipating, and they staggered back several steps.

"A supreme expert? When did the Golden Palace Merchant Guild gain another supreme expert, and one so young...!"

"..."

"The Golden Palace Merchant Guild is hidden deep..."

"..."

A chorus of gasps filled the air, and all eyes in the entire auction hall turned to the figure on the high platform.

Ji Guanhai steadied himself and looked up. He saw a young man in black standing with his hands behind his back on the high platform. He had a handsome face and a calm demeanor. His dark eyes were calmly scanning the area below. Wherever his gaze fell, an invisible spiritual pressure spread out.

The oppressive aura wasn't intense, but it carried a chilling sharpness, as if an invisible sword hung overhead, ready to fall at any moment.

"Such a young supreme powerhouse..."

Ji Guanhai was deeply shocked; this was the first time he had ever encountered such a young supreme expert.

Judging from his appearance, he was probably a bit younger than himself, yet the other party was already at the Supreme Realm, while he was still struggling in the late stage of the Heavenly Realm.

On the other side, Li Wuxue's face was gloomy, and a deep sense of fear flashed in the depths of his eyes.