The Heavenly God Auction House was precisely the venue for this grand auction event.
As the name suggested, because this auction house was once founded by a powerful Heavenly God realm existence, it was thus named the Heavenly God Auction House.
The Heavenly God Auction House had been established for many years, existing even before the Xia Feng Kingdom was founded. With a long history, it not only operated within the Xia Feng Kingdom but also had other auction branches throughout the Western Region of the continent, possessing considerable fame.
The one located in the royal capital of Xia Feng was the main auction house. Even through dynastic changes, it had never been damaged, standing apart from others. It was engraved with the divine traces of the Heavenly God realm's Great Dao, which would erupt at critical moments to protect the entire auction house, allowing it to prosper perpetually.
On ordinary days, the Heavenly God Auction House was bustling and lively, with a constant flow of people and many treasures being auctioned here. But today, it appeared different, more solemn. Tall and majestic, it exuded an ancient, mysterious aura. Wisps of divine Great Dao traces hung down, and powerful auras flickered in and out of sight.
Powerful individuals were hidden in the shadows, the security was tight. Everything proved the stringent guard of the Heavenly God Auction House.
For the continent's rare top-tier auction event, the Heavenly God Auction House, as the venue, finally revealed its truly formidable foundation today.
At this moment, numerous powerful, stern guards stood along the broad street before the main house. The usual bustling crowds were no longer seen, having been cordoned off. Even the royal family's imperial guards had come to help maintain order, clearly showing great importance was placed on this auction event.
Roar—
Suddenly, a fierce tiger's roar echoed from afar, startling hearts and drawing the attention of many. Looking into the distance, they saw a luxurious carriage arriving through the air at the end of the street, causing the entire avenue to tremble.
Clearly visible, four large tigers with white foreheads pulled the carriage at the front. Each was about ten feet tall, all exuding terrifying auras—genuine Xiantian demonic beasts. Even Xiantian experts would avoid them, yet here they were being used to pull a carriage—a truly unimaginable sight.
Demonic beasts were generally difficult to tame for one's own use, especially Xiantian demonic beasts, whose wild nature was hard to subdue. One could imagine what kind of figure the carriage's owner was, to have tamed such Xiantian demonic beasts as draft animals.
Finally, the carriage stopped before the Heavenly God Auction House. The terrifying aura of the demonic tigers made the approaching doorman tremble with fear.
A tall figure stepped down—an elderly man with white hair but a vigorous spirit, his face stern and imposing without anger. He was a peerless expert dominating a region, from whom a powerful, vast momentum could faintly be sensed—a super expert at the Martial God realm.
Such a figure was undoubtedly a major personage dispatched by a top-tier faction from somewhere, of noble status, usually aloof and lofty. He was not from the Xia Feng Kingdom, but had personally come here for the auction event.
The many commoners on the distant street couldn't help but gasp. Even a Martial God expert had come personally, showing just how extraordinary this auction was.
Rumble—
In the following period, the broad streets of the royal capital rumbled and shook. Countless people watched from both sides as they saw one luxurious carriage after another arrive in succession. Almost every carriage was pulled by terrifying demonic beasts at the Xiantian realm or above. The passengers were all Martial God realm experts, each exuding a majestic, surging aura that made the capital's citizens feel immense pressure.
"That's a Martial God elder from the Zhenhu Sect, from Zhangqi Kingdom."
"A Martial God prince from Beihua Kingdom has also come."
"A powerful mountain lord from the Thirteen Mountains of Xia Region has arrived too."
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In fact, in just three hours, over twenty luxurious carriages had arrived, bringing more than twenty Martial God experts. Even the host, the Xia Feng Kingdom, felt some pressure.
Because these were all esteemed figures from top-tier first-rate factions from other countries, each extraordinary and powerful, not to be offended.
Every esteemed guest possessed extraordinary bearing, with majestic postures and imposing strides. An intangible pressure emanated from them, making the reception staff tremble with fear.
At this moment, the Alchemist Heart Palace's carriage also arrived. Although not as extravagant as those esteemed figures from first-rate factions who used Xiantian demonic beasts as draft animals, and not carrying Martial God experts, the carriage's arrival still drew everyone's attention. After all, the Alchemist Heart Palace was one of the truly transcendent forces within the royal capital.
This time, Li Yun from the Alchemist Heart Palace came. He brought Shuangshuang and Ye Chen into the auction house together. Shuangshuang was just here to broaden her horizons, while Ye Chen was here to truly participate. The welcoming attendant respectfully invited them in without any obstruction.
The Heavenly God Auction House was vast, naturally extraordinary enough to host the auction event. The auction hall space alone was enormous, far more expansive than it appeared from the outside. It was engraved with spatial Dao patterns, reaching the Heavenly God realm level, resulting in an incredibly spacious interior. Even a hundred thousand people could fit inside without feeling crowded.
Three thousand seats were arranged within, along with numerous independent private box spaces, specially reserved for esteemed guests at the Martial God realm or above, or those who had booked in advance.
Esteemed figures from various major factions filed into the private boxes one after another. Other cultivators also took their seats in their respective areas.
After Li Yun led Ye Chen, Shuangshuang, and their group to converse with guests from various parties, they finally arrived at a private box. This was a VIP box specially reserved by the Heavenly God Auction House for the Alchemist Heart Palace.
As time passed, more and more people entered the Heavenly God Auction House. Many seats were gradually filled, and even the private boxes began to be occupied one after another.
Basically, esteemed figures at the Martial God realm or above could occupy a private box, while others could only sit in the seats.
By this time, just among those present, there were already over thirty Martial God experts, far exceeding the total number of Martial God experts in the entire Xia Feng Kingdom. With so many Martial Gods gathered, only an auction event of this level could attract such a multitude, astonishing everyone.
Moreover, as time went on, more experts were bound to arrive, possibly even Heavenly God realm supreme experts.
During this period, Ye Chen had been resting with his eyes closed, waiting for the auction to begin. The lively and active Shuangshuang dared not disturb Ye Chen in this state.
Suddenly, a commotion arose in the auction hall. Almost everyone looked toward the main entrance.
At this moment, an extremely imposing middle-aged man arrived. His majestic bearing was awe-inspiring, his eyes bright and sharp. An aura as towering as a mountain faintly emanated from him. Just standing there, he pressured many present, even some Martial God experts, making them feel somewhat breathless, causing expressions to change.
A Heavenly God expert!
Only a genuine Heavenly God realm expert could give everyone such terrifying pressure. Now, the first Heavenly God expert had finally appeared at the auction.
And he wasn't alone. Following the imposing middle-aged man were several extremely powerful Martial God experts, their auras all supremely formidable, causing expressions to change.
Super Martial Gods!
Only after reaching the seventh level of the Martial God realm did one qualify to be called a Super Martial God. Their cultivation was far stronger than ordinary Martial God experts, hence the prefix "super."
The arrival of the imposing middle-aged man and his entourage caused quite a stir. With such a powerful lineup, aside from the three great empires and one great academy that dominated the central continent, probably few factions in the world were so wealthy and influential as to send a Heavenly God expert.
Immediately, an esteemed figure from a major faction stepped forward first, cupping his fists respectfully toward the imposing middle-aged man and saying, "So it's Senior Donghua Heavenly God from the Tianqi Empire. On behalf of the Zhuxin Pavilion, I pay my respects to you, Senior."
Other esteemed figures from major factions also stepped forward one after another, cupping their fists and respectfully greeting him, their attitudes reverent and serious. Donghua Heavenly God's expression was indifferent; he nodded faintly without speaking. Yet these esteemed figures from major factions, usually awe-inspiring in their own domains, showed not the slightest dissatisfaction.
Experts from super factions inherently held higher status than them. Moreover, this was a Heavenly God expert, comparable to the ancestors of the one hundred and eight kingdoms or various top first-rate factions, holding supreme status. Except for a few supreme forces, no faction dared to offend them.
The next moment, an old man also appeared, similarly startling others. It was precisely the kingdom ancestor of the Xia Feng Kingdom. Behind him, Crown Prince Xia Yang, with his promising appearance, followed to observe this top-tier auction event.
Now, the kingdom ancestor stepped forward, a warm smile on his aged face. "So it's Donghua Heavenly God from the Tianqi Empire who has come. We truly failed to welcome you properly."
Although the Heavenly God Auction House did not belong to the Xia Feng Kingdom, as this was the Xia Feng Kingdom's territory, with a Heavenly God expert from one of the three great empires and one great academy arriving, if he, the Heavenly God expert of the Xia Feng Kingdom, did not appear, it would seem too shabby and unreasonable, easily offending this esteemed guest from the four super factions.
Donghua Heavenly God indifferently nodded toward the kingdom ancestor, acknowledging him. As someone from the four super factions, he naturally carried an aloof arrogance, as if inherently nobler than those outside the four super factions, even if the other party was also a Heavenly God expert like himself.
Regarding this, the kingdom ancestor chuckled, taking it in stride. Moreover, this was precisely someone not to be offended, so he let it pass.
"Even a super expert from the Tianqi Empire in the Central Lands has come. This auction event is going to be quite something."
"Rumors say a true Divine-level secret treasure will appear at the auction. I originally thought it was just a rumor, but now even Donghua Heavenly God from the Tianqi Empire has arrived. It seems there's no smoke without fire; those words might be true. The final treasure might genuinely be a Divine-level secret treasure."
Discussions buzzed in the auction hall. Many whispered among themselves, speculating about the final Divine-level secret treasure.
And now, with the arrival of the Tianqi Empire's Heavenly God expert, this rumor was further confirmed.
Everyone speculated that experts from the other three super factions among the three great empires and one great academy would also appear one after another.
Sure enough—
Three powerful Heavenly God realm auras arrived with a resounding impact!