Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master.

Even a powerful sect like the Heavenly Serpent Palace doesn't have many mid-level Earth-rank cultivation techniques, so naturally, we'd love to have as many as we can.

Elder Huang of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, who was lying on the sofa, said with a smile.

Chapter 28, The Main Event

“Green Barbarian understands, but Elder Huang, there are also strong people in the Black Corner Region. Several strong people have come from Canaan Academy, and there are also strong people from Demon Flame Valley and Black Emperor Sect. It’s not easy to deal with them.”

The woman named Green Barbarian said with some worry.

The woman lying on her side on the sofa also fell silent.

Green Barbarian is right. Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. Their Heavenly Serpent Palace is indeed very powerful, and its lord is an extremely strong Dou Zong expert with ample lifespan. It's not impossible for him to advance to Dou Zun in the future.

Besides the Lord of the Heavenly Serpent Palace, there are several Dou Zong elders and more than a dozen Dou Huang elders. The Heavenly Serpent Palace also has extremely reliable snake-type magical beast companions, and the Heavenly Serpent Palace has an excellent relationship with snake-type magical beasts.

Like this Douhuang Elder named Huang Xiyue, she has a sixth-tier magical beast companion by her side. This time, the Heavenly Serpent Palace sent three people: Huang Xiyue, Lü Man, and that sixth-tier magical beast.

The lineup from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion this time is indeed very strong, but it's not enough to dominate the Black Corner Region. Not to mention that there are more than fifteen Dou Huangs at the auction this time.

Not to mention that there are indeed Dou Zong powerhouses in the Black Corner Region. The Earth Demon Old Ghost of Demon Flame Valley is extremely powerful. A Dou Zong elder of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion once fought against him but was defeated. If the Earth Demon Old Ghost hadn't been wary of the power of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, that elder might not have returned.

There's also Canaan Academy. The elusive dean of Canaan Academy is a Dou Zun powerhouse. Who knows how many Dou Zong are in Canaan Academy!

According to intelligence from the Heavenly Serpent Palace, Su Qian, who recently broke through to the Dou Zong level and became the new Grand Elder, and Bai Lie, the former Grand Elder, are both Dou Zong level experts.

"Oh my! The battle is over." Elder Huang saw in the auction hall below that the darling Dou Huang had been burned into a blackened mess by a powerful flame.

"This Xuan Ye Sect actually has a peak Dou Huang expert. Just as we guessed, this Xuan Ye Sect probably comes from Zhongzhou," Elder Huang sighed.

Although the Heavenly Serpent Palace is powerful, it can only reign supreme in the Northwest Continent. It is not qualified to become a powerful force in the Central Continent.

The little incident came and went quickly. A mere two-star Dou Huang, wanting to challenge the peak of Dou Huang? Not qualified!

Several arrogant fighting kings who relied on their master's power were also torn to pieces by Ye Xuan's vines.

"The little episode is over, everyone please continue!" Ye Xuan was filled with murderous aura, but his face was still smiling, which made many people shudder.

With the appearance of the Earth-rank combat skills, the atmosphere in the auction house entered its most exciting and climaxing period. The major forces at the front finally began their bare-chested, red-faced bidding, leaving countless people dumbfounded.

The "Shattering Meteor Fist" did not have an initial reserve price, but the moment Ye Xuan's auction hammer fell, the price suddenly soared to two million. This terrifying speed of increase stunned many people.

Such extravagance and boldness, displayed to the fullest extent by those forces in the face of the allure of this Earth-rank combat skill, was demonstrated by their willingness to spend lavishly.

The ever-increasing prices kept the atmosphere in the auction house in a state of excited shouts without ever letting up, and the sky-high prices kept doubling rapidly.

Even though many people knew they were no longer qualified to even think about that stuff, witnessing such a thrilling financial competition made their trip worthwhile.

The price quickly rose to eight million gold coins, a price that exceeded Xiao Li's available funds, given that he had spent a considerable amount of money lavishly since arriving in the Black Corner Region.

However, money was still easy for Xiao Li to earn; he just needed to refine a few batches of pills.

The price quickly rose again, and Mo Tianxing, the sect leader of the Black Emperor Sect, stood up: "I'll take this Earth-rank battle skill. Everyone, please give the Black Emperor Sect some face!"

Mo Tianxing bid ten million, a price of ten million for a Earth-rank combat skill!

Mo Tianxing's domineering approach was quite reasonable in the auction house, as most independent cultivators and small forces were still afraid of the size of the Black Emperor Sect and Mo Tianxing's strength.

But there are always a few who are not afraid of death, whose cultivation is no less than Mo Tianxing's, or who have powerful backers and are not afraid of the Black Emperor Sect at all.

"Hehe, others may fear your Black Emperor Sect, but I am not afraid, eleven million!"

The speaker was also an elderly man, who looked even older than Mo Tianxing. His aged face revealed a hint of ferocity.

Third on the blacklist: Old Man Yingshan!

"Ten million five hundred thousand!"

Huang Xiyue of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion made a bid, saying that she didn't really want this fighting skill. It would be best if she could buy it, but if not, she would just do her part to help out.

"Twelve million!" Mo Tianxing gritted his teeth again. Although he had a lot of funds and the Black Emperor Sect also did auction business, he still felt a bit of pain this time. But he had finally found a suitable fighting technique and Mo Tianxing did not want to give it up.

"Good! Twelve million for Sect Master Mo once! Good! A second time! A third time! The Earth-rank combat skill belongs to Sect Master Mo!" Ye Xuan laughed loudly.

"Alright, there are three items left to bid on. This auction is about to come to an end. Now let's welcome the third to last item!" Ye Xuan said with great excitement.

Ye Xuan then carefully took out a platinum plate about half a foot in size from the cabinet below. Inside the platinum plate stood a small jade box about the size of a palm.

The box was a pale blue color, and the material was obviously very impressive, like a container for holding pills or medicinal herbs.

Ye Xuan slowly opened the jade box, and in just an instant, a rich fragrance of elixirs filled the entire auction house.

"This is a Battle Spirit Pill! I don't need to elaborate on its effects, right? There's still no reserve price; the highest bidder wins!"

Ye Xuan waved his hand, instructing the various forces below to take action and vie for the Battle Spirit Pill.

"Battle Spirit Pill? I didn't expect there to be an alchemist of this caliber in the Black Corner Region? Hmph! Once I master the Burning Technique, you will all be my defeated opponents! I can even reach that old man's level!"

The speaker was dressed in a black robe, obscuring his appearance, but he exuded a strong medicinal fragrance, suggesting he was an alchemist. However, the man in the black robe sat in a corner of the auction house, not buying anything, as if he was just there to observe.

Ultimately, the Battle Spirit Pill was bought by Demon Flame Valley. It seems that Demon Flame Valley will have another Battle King who can improve their strength by one star.

"Next up is the second to last item, and the one you've all been most looking forward to!"

Ye Xuan carefully took out a half-foot-sized purple-gold plate from the cabinet behind him. Inside the purple-gold plate, a palm-sized cold jade box stood.

The box was pale white. Although they were quite far apart, the people below could still clearly see the faint white chill emanating from the jade box. This was the chill preservation effect possessed only by the finest jade.

As soon as the jade box appeared, all the forces in front of the auction straightened up, their eyes filled with undisguised greed as they stared intently at the jade box.

They all wanted to know if the rumors were true, if there really were seventh-grade pills!

Ye Xuan gently placed the purple-gold plate on the auction stage, then carefully lifted the lid. Instantly, a burst of golden light shot out.

The sudden golden light illuminated the entire auction hall, and some people who were caught off guard instinctively closed their eyes.

At this moment, inside the jade box on the crystal platform, a golden pill the size of a longan lay quietly.

The surface of the pill was extremely smooth, with two wisps of golden energy flowing erratically inside. Occasionally, they would suddenly surge forward, and upon closer inspection, the golden energy would actually converge into two tiny golden dragons, intertwined with each other. The faint dragon roars, through the vibrations in the air, slowly spread out, causing the souls of those who heard them to tremble involuntarily under the dragon's might.

The condensation of spiritual energy is a phenomenon that only seventh-grade and higher-grade pills possess!

"Ladies and gentlemen, many of you have likely come here because of the fame of this seventh-grade pill. Indeed, this is the seventh-grade pill, the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill! It is also one of the highlights of this auction!"

Chapter 29, Old Master Wang Makes His Move

Wow!

As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, the entire room fell silent, followed by a deafening uproar and gasps of horror that filled the air.

"Why does it suddenly feel colder?" A Grand Master sitting in the front suddenly felt the temperature in the arena drop.

"Hehe, I suppose most of you haven't heard of the wonderful uses of this elixir. Let me explain in detail!"

Ye Xuan began to explain the function of the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill to everyone, mainly to break through and establish anew! Finally, Ye Xuan used the famous Wind Venerable as an example to illustrate the wonderful use of the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill.

"You must have all heard of the name of Venerable Wind, Gu Ling, right?" Ye Xuan asked with a smile.

"Tch, that's a top expert renowned throughout the continent, a powerful Dou Zun-level expert. Back then, he single-handedly destroyed eight first-rate forces across the continent within three days. How could we not have heard of his terrifying feat that shocked the continent?"

The Black Corner Region is a complex place, and many illicit goods are disposed of there. The powerful figures residing in the Black Corner Region know far more than the natives of most empires in the Northwest Continent.

"Since you all know the name of Venerable Wind, you should also know about the earth-shattering battle between Lord Gu Ling and a nemesis before he became a Dou Zun, right?"

In that battle, although Lord Gu Ling, who was still a five-star Dou Zong, successfully defeated his opponent, he was also seriously injured and his power was scattered. Logically speaking, even if he survived, his strength would be greatly reduced. But what actually happened?

Seven years after that great battle, the long-lost Lord Gu Ling reappeared on the continent, and by this time, his strength had reached the Dou Zun level. "Ye Xuan said with a faint smile.

"I'm sure you've all guessed what it is. That's right! When Lord Gu Ling was traveling across the continent, he was fortunate enough to obtain a Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill and took it."

The medicinal power had been lurking in his body for a long time, until the moment he was seriously injured, it activated the special effect of the Yin Yang Xuanlong Pill: breaking through and standing up again!

So! In just seven years, he went from a Dou Zong powerhouse to a Dou Zun! Now, the Starfall Pavilion, one of the Four Pavilions, is where his power lies.

"As you may not know, all four pavilion masters of the Four Directions Pavilion are Dou Zun level experts, with Venerable Feng being the strongest. If any of you could obtain this Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill, you could surely become someone like Venerable Feng!"

The VIP room on the second floor, where Xiao Li was staying.

"Teacher, is that really true?" Xiao Li asked.

"Ye Xuan was right. When I was still in Zhongzhou, I heard about Venerable Feng's incident right after I came down from that cliff. Venerable Feng's incident had a great impact at the time. However, no one dared to retaliate against him."

At that time, Venerable Medicine was still around. Oh, right, Ye Xuan made a mistake. Venerable Medicine has always been the Pavilion Master of Starfall Pavilion, and Venerable Wind should be the Deputy Pavilion Master.

However, Venerable Medicine and Venerable Wind are closer than brothers, so the position of Pavilion Master means nothing to them. Anyway, Venerable Medicine doesn't manage anything; Venerable Wind is in charge of the Starfall Pavilion. This was said personally by Elder Medicine to my master, so it should be taken seriously!

Old Wang stroked his beard and laughed. Yao Lao could be said to be a benefactor in his life. If his foundation had not been severed by the Ice River Valley, becoming a sixth-grade alchemist would not have been Old Wang's limit!

"Alright, you're very knowledgeable. By the way, teacher, shall we take this pill?" Xiao Li really wanted the Yin Yang Xuanlong Pill.

"Since you want it, then I will fetch it for you!" Old Wang said with a smile.

At this point, the bidding in the auction room had become so heated that they almost came to blows.

However, having learned from past mistakes, everyone at the auction house was very restrained. After all, the combat power of a peak Dou Huang was not to be trifled with. Apart from the top three on the Black List, Canaan Academy, and Heavenly Serpent Mansion, most people were wary of the peak Dou Huang of Xuan Ye Sect.

Second-floor VIP room, Canaan College

"Elder, shall we compete for this Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill?" a solemn-faced man with a strong aura of menace asked.

The speaker was Wu Tianlang, the deputy commander of the outer academy's enforcement team, a Dou Huang powerhouse. The old man he referred to as the Grand Elder was Su Qian, the newly appointed Grand Elder of Canaan Academy.

Su Qian wore a black robe, had white beard and hair, and his eyes were as cold as a blade. He exuded an aura far surpassing that of a Dou Huang.

"Let's wait and see. If it's a strongman from the Black Corner Region who takes it down, we'll kill him. If it's another force, we'll do nothing."

Su Qian spoke up. As the newly appointed Grand Elder, he had just broken through the bottleneck of Dou Huang and reached the Dou Zong level. He was in the prime of his life, but after taking over the position of Grand Elder, Su Qian was dumbfounded.

How could the Grand Elder have so many things to deal with? The former Grand Elder, Bai Lie, left a mountain of things for Su Qian. Bai Lie retired happily, while Su Qian was so busy with his affairs that he didn't even have time to cultivate.

Sure enough, the Xuan Ye Auction House announced that this auction would feature seventh-grade pills and mid-level Earth-rank cultivation techniques. As the Grand Elder of Canaan Academy, he couldn't possibly miss it.

If a faction in the Black Corner Region gains significant power by acquiring the auction items, then the students of Canaan Academy will be seriously threatened.

Su Qian is determined to completely eliminate this danger! If it's a force from another region, Su Qian will naturally ignore it, but if it's a local force in the Black Corner Region, then Su Qian is prepared to take action.

In just a few minutes, the price of this seventh-grade pill had skyrocketed, exceeding 15 million gold coins. This is a seventh-grade pill, something you might not encounter even once in decades.

"I'll offer two Battle Spirit Pills!"

Old Wang made his move, immediately throwing out two Spirit-Boosting Pills.

Old Wang's voice immediately silenced the various forces in the auction hall. Two Spirit-Boosting Pills? What kind of operation is this? Could it be that the person on the second floor who made the move is an alchemist?

"Two Spirit Pills in one go? It seems the other party is a sixth-grade alchemist. I wonder if he is from the Black Corner Region or from somewhere else!"

Ideally, they should come from somewhere else, otherwise my plan will be difficult to implement. The old man doesn't have much left, so we need to use it sparingly.

The black-robed man in the corner whispered that the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill was made by him.

"Two Spirit-Boosting Pills and one Wind-Riding Pill!" Demon Flame Valley also started making offers.

“Three Spirit Pills!” Old Wang said calmly again.

"Three! Three Battle Spirit Pills?"

"What? Anyone else want to bid? I can offer another Imperial Extreme Pill. Since no one else wants to bid, this Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill is mine!"

Old Wang's voice echoed throughout the auction house, and his powerful soul force drew the attention of many strong individuals.

"Valley Master, what should we do?" the powerful figure from Demon Flame Valley asked anxiously, addressing the gaunt old man on the sofa.

The old man wore a yellow robe draped with skulls and had blood-red hair. His face was extremely thin, almost skin and bones, and at first glance, he looked like a skull. His deep-set eyes shone with a ghostly light, like will-o'-the-wisps, giving him an eerie and sinister appearance.

"Since we can't snatch it, let's not. This person looks to be at least a sixth-grade alchemist. It's unwise to compete with an alchemist in terms of wealth! Let's take a look at the final auction items first."

The Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill cannot directly increase my strength. As far as I know, breaking through and rebuilding is not so simple; it is extremely difficult.

Besides, in the entire Black Corner Region, apart from that damned Mang Tianchi, there's no one else who could seriously injure me! This pill isn't something I absolutely need.”

This old man is none other than the Valley Master of Demon Flame Valley, the Earth Demon Old Ghost! A veteran powerhouse of the Black Corner Region, ranked number one on the Black List! A true Dou Zong powerhouse! I never expected that even he would be alarmed by the Xuan Ye Auction.

Chapter 30, the Earth Demon Old Ghost Wins the Final Auction Item

Wang Lao obtained the Yin Yang Xuanlong Pill at the cost of three Dou Ling Pills. Xiao Li breathed a sigh of relief, at least he got it. He could then have Wang Lao take it directly.

Many powerful figures in the Black Corner Region also turned their gazes to the VIP room where Elder Wang and Xiao Li were located. They had all roughly guessed that the old man who had obtained the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill might be a sixth-grade alchemist!

After all, it was too difficult to produce three Douling Pills at once. Although Douling Pills are peak fifth-grade pills, it is too difficult to refine them without the skill of a sixth-grade alchemist.

Even a sixth-grade alchemist wouldn't dare guarantee that they could refine a Fighting Spirit Pill.

However, Master Wang's success rate in refining the Fighting Spirit Pill is about 90%. There are no special techniques involved; it's all about practice. The more you refine, the more familiar you become with it.