The Great Ruler: Starting from the Lower Plane

He believed that his talent was not weak. In the Falling Sword Continent, apart from Ji Guanhai of the Falling Sword Sect, no one could compare to him. He never expected that such a young supreme would appear in the Golden Palace Merchant Guild.

I've never heard of this person before...

"Today is the day of the Golden Palace Auction. Thank you all for coming. However, in this Golden Palace City, we hope you will abide by the rules. Otherwise, don't blame the Golden Palace Merchant Guild for being ruthless..."

On the high platform, Ye Feng stood with his hands behind his back, his dark and deep eyes sweeping lightly over the area below. Wherever his gaze fell, the tense atmosphere in the auction house instantly dissipated.

Ji Guanhai and Li Wuxue both felt an invisible pressure coming towards them, and their spiritual energy was not flowing smoothly. They were both terrified.

The other participants in the auction also put aside their desire to watch the spectacle.

Below the supreme ruler, all are but ants.

Such powerful individuals are not to be trifled with, and the Golden Palace Chamber of Commerce, as one of the three top forces on the Fallen Sword Continent, has more than one supreme expert.

"I will naturally abide by the rules of the Golden Palace Chamber of Commerce."

Ji Guanhai was the first to come to his senses, and bowed to Ye Feng on the high platform with a humble attitude.

Li Wuxue followed closely behind, also bowing respectfully, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

Ye Feng nodded slightly, withdrew his gaze, and the oppressive spiritual energy that had enveloped the entire area dissipated.

In the auction hall, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their gazes toward Ye Feng on the high platform filled with even greater awe.

"These two from the Falling Sword Sect and Blood Fiend Valley are far inferior to this young supreme leader of the Golden Palace Merchant Guild..."

"Such a young supreme expert, I wonder where he came from..."

"..."

"When did the Golden Palace Merchant Guild acquire such a young supreme being..."

In a VIP room above the auction house, a middle-aged man in a white robe had a slightly serious expression, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

"This person looks unfamiliar and doesn't seem to be from our Fallen Sword Continent. Compared to him, Guan Hai and that little beast Li Wuxue are far inferior."

Beside the middle-aged man, an elderly woman with white hair leaned on a cane shaped like a snake's head, her voice tinged with anger.

"It's good that they're not from Blood Fiend Valley. To have reached the Supreme Realm at such a young age shows extraordinary potential..."

"As for this Li Wuxue..."

The middle-aged man's gaze lingered on Ye Feng for a moment before turning to Li Wuxue below, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

If it weren't for the fact that the supreme expert from Blood Fiend Valley was also involved in this Golden Palace Auction, he wouldn't mind bullying the weak and teaching this despicable junior a lesson.

"..."

Meanwhile, in the other VIP rooms, the supreme experts from the Fallen Sword Continent and surrounding continents all turned their gazes toward Ye Feng.

Subtle perception swept over Ye Feng, but Ye Feng on the high platform merely smiled, showing no emotion.

"Such a powerful spiritual foundation..."

"..."

"This sense of danger actually comes from someone who is a First-Rank Supreme. This young man seems to be far more complex than he appears..."

"..."

"Just a first-rank supreme being, why bother with him..."

"..."

"Let me introduce you all. This is Ye Feng, the newly joined Supreme Elder of my Golden Palace Chamber of Commerce."

Facing countless gazes from inside and outside the auction hall, Cheng Mu stepped forward, stood beside Ye Feng, and spoke loudly, solemnly introducing Ye Feng's identity.

"The newly crowned Supreme Being, Ye Feng..."

Upon hearing this, the gazes in the VIP rooms in the void shifted unpredictably, each with their own calculations.

While not considered a top-tier expert in the Fallen Sword Continent and its surrounding regions, the First-Rank Supreme is not to be underestimated; they are a pillar of a power.

With the addition of a new supreme expert, the Golden Palace Chamber of Commerce has undoubtedly gained even more prestige.

Time passed slowly as everyone waited with their own thoughts and feelings.

Boom!

As a melodious chime echoed from inside and outside the auction hall, the noise in the square quickly subsided.

On the central display stand of the auction stage, a graceful figure stood.

She was a woman dressed in a long golden dress. She had a graceful figure, a beautiful face, skin as smooth as jade, and a mature and charming air about her.

Her every move exuded charm, drawing the attention of many young men below, and even some elderly men were momentarily stunned.

"You have come from afar, which is an honor for the Golden Palace Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of the Chamber, I would like to thank you all for coming and supporting us."

The woman in the gold dress smiled sweetly, her soft, melodious voice carrying a strange penetrating power, clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.

"As expected, women are still more attractive at these kinds of auctions."

On the high platform, Ye Feng's gaze fell on that graceful figure, and he sighed inwardly.

This woman only possessed the strength of the early stage of the Heavenly Realm, yet she was able to command respect in this setting, drawing everyone's attention and causing them to hold their breath. Clearly, her beauty played a significant role in this.

The shrewdness and calculation hidden deep within her seemingly charming eyes revealed that this woman was not as simple as she appeared.

"This woman is named Jin Ruyu. She is the chief auctioneer of our chamber of commerce. She is shrewd and skillful. Over the years, she has earned a lot of Supreme Spirit Liquid for the chamber of commerce."

Cheng Mu stood beside Ye Feng and introduced him with a smile.

"With such outstanding beauty, and some cunning..."

Ye Feng nodded and smiled, the meaning of his words self-evident.

"Hehe, if you like her, you can take this girl as a concubine. Given your relationship with the chairman, he probably won't refuse such a request..."

Cheng Mu's gaze lingered on Jin Ruyu for a moment, then he looked at Ye Feng and joked.

"Elder Cheng is joking. Since this woman's surname is Jin, she must have a close relationship with the Chairman, or even be a descendant of him. How could Ye Feng dare to be so presumptuous..."

Ye Feng shook his head and smiled noncommittally.

Let alone this vast world, even in a lower plane like the Sword Continent, with its massive population, there are countless beauties and characters; it's impossible for him to fall in love with every single one he sees.

Furthermore, this woman has a close relationship with the Golden Palace Supreme, so there's really no need for him to ask Cheng Mu for such a request.

"Elder Ye, you may not know this, but every few years the Chamber of Commerce adopts some orphans and devotes all its resources to raising them. Most of the girls among them, once they reach adulthood, are used to win over supreme powerhouses."

"This girl has always been favored by the president, and she is quite capable and has high standards. So, although many people have tried to win her heart over the years, none of them have succeeded."

Cheng Mu spoke eloquently, explaining the situation, a meaningful smile flashing in his eyes.

Few men in the world can resist the temptation of beautiful wives and concubines. After ascending to the highest position, he also took in more than a hundred wives and concubines. It was only in recent years that his desires have faded somewhat.

Ye Feng was at the prime of his life, and he refused to believe that he could refuse such a good thing.

Upon hearing Cheng Mu's words, Ye Feng's expression froze slightly, but he understood.

The Golden Palace Chamber of Commerce is a powerful business association that prioritizes profit in its actions. However, it has managed to become one of the three top powers in the Fallen Sword Continent, which speaks to its unique way of survival.

Using adopted orphan girls to win over supreme experts can bring enormous benefits, and for those women, it is an unimaginable opportunity that few would refuse.

For most women, the opportunity to serve a supreme and powerful figure is something that can only be encountered by chance and cannot be sought after.

Women are born to admire strength. In this vast world, those women who yearn for so-called love, possess noble character, and are not easily swayed by self-interest are ultimately a minority.

The reason why Jin Ruyu has been able to remain free is probably not only because of the considerable value she brings to the Chamber of Commerce, but also because the Supreme King of Jinque treats her with special regard.

The fact that the surname Jin was bestowed upon him is proof of this.

"Elder Cheng, please don't tease Ye Feng. Right now, I really have no such intention."

Ye Feng smiled faintly, his heart unmoved.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Mu did not dwell on the topic and changed the subject.

"After the auction, the Chamber of Commerce will convene a small trade fair for the supreme experts who attended. Elder Ye can inquire about the Essence of the Blazing Fire at that time."

Upon hearing this, Ye Feng's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded gently.

Although many treasures appear at the auction, they may not all meet the expectations of the supreme experts who came this time. Therefore, this small-scale trade fair can make up for the lack of such treasures.

As the two were talking, Jin Ruyu, on the auction stage below, covered her mouth and chuckled. With a glance, she had already taken in the reactions of everyone in the room.

"Enough of this small talk, I won't take up any more of your time."

"Today's auction features forty-eight items, all of which are precious treasures entrusted to our Golden Palace Merchant Guild by powerful figures from various regions. Among them are rare and precious materials, spiritual artifacts and elixirs, cultivation techniques and spiritual manuals, and more."

"Anyone interested may submit a bid."

Jin Ruyu smiled sweetly, then gently raised her hand, and a beam of spiritual light shot out from her jade palm, disappearing into a groove in the center of the auction stage.

hum!

The auction platform trembled slightly, and a spiritual light flowed across it. A light shield about ten feet in size appeared, and within the light shield, a long sword with a dark blue body floated silently.

The sword is long and slender, engraved with intricate patterns, with faint ripples of water flowing around it, emanating a chilling spiritual energy.

"The first item up for auction is a top-grade spiritual weapon, the Frost Sword. This sword is forged from millennia-old cold iron and contains the power of ice, which can amplify ice-attribute spiritual power. It was crafted by a master craftsman of the Ice Spirit Clan."

Jin Ruyu's soft, seductive voice echoed through the auction hall, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

The Ice Spirit Clan is one of the ancient races of the Great Thousand Worlds. Now, it has close ties with the Martial Realm, which is currently at its peak. For a top-grade spiritual artifact to be associated with such a powerful force, its reputation alone is extraordinary.

"The starting bid for this sword is one hundred million spirit coins, or one drop of Supreme Spirit Liquid. Each bid must not fall below the starting bid!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion broke out in the auction hall.

For most people below the Supreme Realm, a top-grade spiritual artifact is a coveted treasure.

"Two hundred million spirit coins!"

"..."

"Five hundred million spirit coins..."

Seeing that no one was bidding with the Supreme Spirit Liquid, Jin Ruyu felt secretly disappointed, but on the surface she showed no sign of it.

Spirit coins are the most common currency in the vast world, and basically no one would use Supreme Spirit Liquid to exchange for them.

A single drop of Supreme Spirit Liquid requires a month of condensation to reach the highest level. Its value is immeasurable and cannot be compared to spirit coins.

"Eight hundred million spirit coins!"

The price soared, and eventually, the Frost Sword, a top-grade spiritual weapon, was acquired by a middle-aged man.

On the high platform, Ye Feng watched the scene of people bidding below, his gaze unmoved.

Top-grade spiritual artifacts are indeed rare treasures for those below the Supreme Realm, but they are nothing special to Supreme Realm experts.

What can truly move the hearts of supreme powerhouses are divine artifacts, or even higher-grade sacred objects.

The Blazing Sword in his hand is of this caliber.

"Next up is the second item for auction..."

Jin Ruyu smiled gently and continued to preside over the auction.

One by one, treasures were presented on the auction stage, including rare and precious materials, elixirs, and cultivation techniques. Each item drew fierce bidding from the crowd, creating a lively atmosphere.

Ye Feng stood on the high platform, quietly watching everything, occasionally exchanging a few words with Cheng Mu to learn about the origin and value of these treasures.

Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, an hour had passed.

"Next up is the twenty-fifth item for today's auction."

Jin Ruyu's voice rang out again, and with a slight lift of her hand, a jade box emerged from the light barrier.

The jade box was crystal clear, and a snow-white object could be faintly seen pulsating inside. Even through the jade box, one could feel the gentle energy fluctuations.

"This substance is called Snow Spirit Ginseng, an extremely rare natural treasure that grows deep in the Great Snow Mountain and takes a thousand years to mature."

"Consuming this item can temper the physical body and spiritual power, increasing the chances of overcoming the three tribulations of the Divine Soul. It can be described as a treasure that is hard to come by."

Jin Ruyu smiled sweetly, her voice carrying a hint of allure.

"Snow Spirit Ginseng, starting bid: 100 drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid, minimum increment of 10 drops."

As soon as Jin Ruyu finished speaking, many people in the auction hall were already breathing heavily.

One hundred drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid, though expensive, are nothing compared to the probability of overcoming the Triple Divine Soul Tribulation.

"One hundred and ten drops!"

"......"

"One hundred and fifty drops!"

"..."

"Two hundred and fifty drops!"

Bidding was in full swing, with Ji Guanhai and Li Wuxue bidding one after another, driving the price up and quickly breaking through the two hundred drop mark.

"Three hundred drops!"

Li Wuxue spoke in a deep voice, announcing a price that silenced the entire room.

Three hundred drops of Supreme Spiritual Liquid—this is the offering of a first-grade Supreme expert for a year. For someone in the Heavenly Realm, that is an astronomical figure.

"you…"

Ji Guanhai paused for a moment, looked at Li Wuxue with a surprised expression, gritted his teeth, and ultimately did not raise the price.

Although he had the support of the Fallen Sword Sect, three hundred drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid was no small amount, and it was really not worth it to exchange it for a Snow Spirit Ginseng.

It seems that because of Ye Feng, Li Wuxue has been stimulated and intends to break through to the Supreme Realm as soon as possible...

"Congratulations to Young Master Li of Blood Fiend Valley for winning this item."

Jin Ruyu smiled charmingly and waved her hand lightly. The jade box was then enveloped in a beam of spiritual light and flew towards Li Wuxue's location.

Li Wuxue quickly took the jade box and put it into his mustard seed bracelet, a hint of joy flashing deep in his eyes.

"Next up is the twenty-sixth item for auction..."

Jin Ruyu's voice rang out again, continuing to preside over the auction.

One by one, treasures were presented on the auction stage, many of which were of great benefit to supreme powerhouses. It was the prices of these auction items that made everyone realize what it meant to be outmatched and to be truly extraordinary.

"Minor divine arts, elixirs to enhance strength..."

"So many good things, it's a pity there's no Supreme Elixir..."

On the high platform, Ye Feng watched the bidding below, feeling a surge of excitement every now and then, but it was quickly followed by a deep sense of helplessness.

He is now extremely poor.

Time passed once more.

An hour later, all forty-eight items were sold, bringing the grand auction to a close.

"Thank you all for attending. This auction is now concluded."

Jin Ruyu smiled gracefully and bowed to all four directions.

"Next, as is customary, my Golden Palace Merchant Guild will hold a small trade fair in the inner hall, and invites all of you to participate. You are free to trade and barter among yourselves to get what you need."

Upon hearing this, figures began to move within the VIP rooms in the void.

"Upon receiving any news of the Essence of Blazing Fire, I will leave the Fallen Sword Continent..."

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