"How is this possible?"
The Violet-Gold Invitation was something only Saint Lord-level powerhouses were qualified to receive. What virtue or ability did this Ye Chen possess that he could also obtain one? It was truly baffling.
"Idiot!"
Ye Chen sneered coldly as he passed by him. Zhao Wudao's face was extremely ugly, but he did not retort, for that invisible slap had been too loud, making his cheeks burn fiercely.
He very much wanted to make a move, but he was wary of the Tai Chu Female Saint Lord, that peerless, stunning, and domineering goddess. Even Saint Lords dared not provoke her, let alone him.
Even the Zhao Kingdom's Prince had not made a move, similarly wary of the Tai Chu Female Saint Lord, who was an incredibly forceful Saint Lord figure, utterly fearless.
Looking at Ye Chen's retreating back, Zhao Wudao's gaze was filled with iciness. He ultimately snorted coldly and followed the Imperial Uncle into the Heavenly God Palace.
Bringing Zhao Tianyi into the Heavenly God Palace, they arrived at the pre-arranged VIP booth and sat down. Along the way, there were many surprised and doubtful gazes, seemingly astonished that Ye Chen could obtain the precious Violet-Gold Invitation.
The Heavenly God Palace's treasure pavilion was vast and spacious, far more expansive than it appeared from the outside. An expert proficient in the Void Dao had applied Void Dao patterns to expand the space.
The pavilion was resplendent and magnificent, adorned with star stones and hung with pearls that illuminated the auction hall, emitting a soft radiance.
Inside, too many distinguished figures were seated, ranging from ordinary major powers to Immortal Sacred Lands, then to Supreme Sacred Lands, and even supreme powerful clans like Imperial Clans and Royal Clans had appeared. Numerous Saint Lords were present, creating a myriad of phenomena, extremely terrifying.
It was hard to imagine how many great figures existed within the Heavenly God Palace. To ensure the safety of the auctioned treasures, fearsome ancient recluses had arrived, figures half a generation older than Saint Lords, with profound cultivation, almost stepping into another realm.
Moreover, all the powerhouses could sense that the entire Heavenly God Palace was enveloped by a vast aura. An unparalleled ancient weapon was suppressing it, at least a Heavenly King-level Great Dao ancient weapon, ready to awaken at any moment. Without a weapon of that level, it would be difficult to guarantee the safety of the auctioned treasures.
Ye Chen saw the booth where the Tai Chu Female Saint Lord was located, positioned at the most distinguished front row, alongside the booths of powerhouses from the Ancient Heavenly Court, the Yao Chi Sacred Land, and the Western Buddhist Sect.
He quietly gazed at that booth, lost in thought for a moment.
Time passed bit by bit. One after another, leaders of various powers or reclusive ancient monsters appeared, and the people in the auction hall also grew increasingly numerous.
During the wait, the Heavenly God Palace also had elegant female attendants bring forward platters of delicacies and fragrant tea, offering them to the guests, allowing them to enjoy the auction house's attentive service while waiting.
Ye Chen and Zhao Tianyi sat on soft fur seats, savoring the delicacies and pastries, quietly awaiting the auction's commencement.
After an unknown amount of time, the light in the entire auction hall suddenly dimmed. Even the pearls embedded in the ceiling instantly lost their luster, plunging the scene into darkness.
But the venue was very quiet. No one panicked; everyone sat calmly in their seats, their eyes fixed on the auction stage, for everyone knew the auction was officially beginning.
Sure enough, the magnificent and lofty auction stage suddenly lit up with dazzling beams of light, with illumination focusing on it from all directions.
The first to appear was an elder, the auctioneer for this event. He was very powerful, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly God Palace. Now he personally appeared to host the auction.
The Heavenly God Palace's Grand Elder wore a gentle smile. His voice, amplified by divine power, was vast and clear, resonating throughout the auction hall: "Today, our Heavenly God Palace is hosting this top-tier auction event. We are fortunate to have many distinguished guests from across the Myriad Domains personally attending to bid. On behalf of the Heavenly God Palace, I welcome your presence."
As his words fell, a wave of enthusiastic applause erupted throughout the Heavenly God Palace auction hall, acknowledging the Heavenly God Palace.
The Heavenly God Palace's Grand Elder smiled slightly and said, "I believe all distinguished guests have waited for a long time. I won't waste words. I now declare the auction event officially open—"
"Boom—"
Even more fervent applause came crashing in like a tidal wave. Representatives of all forces clapped vigorously, their eyes blazing.
After the applause gradually subsided, the Heavenly God Palace's Grand Elder said with a smile, "The first auction item today is the Heavenly God Mushroom."
Sixteen graceful and lovely young maidens stood elegantly at the edges of the divine stage. Dressed in pink, they were a mix of purity and charm, responsible for presenting the auction items.
One of the maidens held a jade box containing a mushroom as white as jade, entwined with misty spiritual energy and emitting a captivating fragrance. Under the pearl's radiance, it appeared crystalline and translucent, like an exquisitely carved masterpiece.
Truly worthy of a Saint Lord-level auction event, rare in a century and unprecedented. Right from the start, such a treasure was being auctioned, belonging to the ranks of divine medicines of the current era.
The Heavenly God Mushroom was rumored to be a Heaven and Earth Treasure born from the fall of an innate deity, and of the highest grade. It contained precious Heavenly God Qi, which could nourish the Primordial Spirit and physical body, strengthening oneself. It was especially invaluable for Foundation Establishment.
Moreover, more importantly, the Heavenly God Mushroom could protect the Primordial Spirit from destruction at critical moments. The Heavenly God Qi could rapidly repair the physical body, equivalent to a precious extra life.
Boom—
The overlords present were extremely excited, their eyes blazing with fervor. Wasn't this divine medicine exactly what they desired, something that could save their lives at critical moments when entering the Purple Mansion Sacred Land?
Instantly, the overlords began bidding one after another. Starting from the lowest price of three hundred thousand jin of spirit stones, it quickly climbed, soon reaching a staggering eight hundred thousand jin. Each overlord's bid was no less than fifty thousand jin of spirit stones.
This left many young prodigies who had come with the great figures dumbfounded.
But Ye Chen and Zhao Tianyi understood that these great figures were either esteemed personages of major powers or Sacred Land Lords. Even some rogue cultivators possessed extremely powerful cultivation and controlled vast resources. They were wealthy and influential, with sufficient confidence and no fear.
In the end, a single Heavenly God Mushroom was auctioned for a colossal one million four hundred thousand jin of spirit stones, setting a new record for the opening bid at the Heavenly God Palace in centuries.
The crowd sighed lightly. Truly worthy of a Saint Lord-level auction event, it was indeed extraordinary and eye-catching.
Those with slightly insufficient strength simply had no qualification to participate in the bidding.
However, this was just the beginning. Other treasures rare across the Myriad Domains would be presented one after another.
Sure enough, the items auctioned next could each be considered rare treasures. Several consecutive auction items exceeded one million jin of spirit stones. If word spread, it would make people gasp in astonishment. Sums exceeding one million jin of spirit stones were astronomical figures for many cultivators, yet they were casually auctioned off. Truly befitting the masters of Immortal Sacred Lands, they were indeed wealthy and influential.
Naturally, the auctioned treasures were not limited to singular rare medicines. There were also other types of rare treasures, such as divine materials for forging Heavenly King-level ancient weapons like Silver Snow Divine Iron, Starry Blue Silver, Rosy Clouds Divine Jade, and Crimson Spirit Divine Copper. Although each was scarce, every one ultimately fetched a price of over three million jin of spirit stones.
Similarly, there were also battle armors, divine weapons, or some cultivation notes left behind by predecessors and great sages, containing profound cultivation insights that even Saint Lord-level figures would covet.
Among them was an extraordinary scroll of notes, rumored to be left behind by a Supreme One from the Primordial Era named Samsara Monarch, involving various mysteries of Samsara. Instantly, the entire auction event boiled over.
Even Saint Lord-level figures could not remain calm at this moment. Their eyes blazed red with fervor, boiling over.
Because the next major realm after the Saint Treasury Realm was the Reincarnation realm. This realm was mysterious and profound. Once entered, it was equivalent to everything being reborn anew, forgetting past memories, reincarnating, and struggling through the crossing in the mortal world.
The so-called Samsara could mean reincarnating as a human, a demon, or other living beings. It could be a plant, a beast, an insect, etc. All possibilities existed.
In the world, probably even the Human Sovereign, the ruler of the Myriad Domains, might not fully understand the mysteries of Samsara. Perhaps only the Emperors and Sovereigns of the Mythical Era could truly comprehend it.
Samsara was the most mysterious. After reincarnation, the True Spirit was hidden, the aura completely changed, making it difficult to find. If one failed to successfully awaken, they would inevitably sink completely into Samsara, even to the point of sitting in meditation and extinguishing.
Throughout history, those who successfully struggled through the crossing of Samsara were fewer than one or two out of ten, perhaps even lower. Otherwise, there wouldn't be only so few Heavenly King Invincible ones across the myriad realms.
Therefore, all those approaching Samsara, like the various Saint Lords, paid great attention. Even though their respective Immortal forces had relevant references on the mysteries of Samsara, because no amount of reference was enough. Each set of notes would provide experience, increasing the possibility of success.
Once successful, in the future, they would become peerless Heavenly Kings, capable of roaming freely across the Myriad Domains, standing proudly above all. Even Saint Lords would pay their respects upon meeting them.
Moreover, what kind of figure was Samsara Monarch? A true Supreme One from the Primordial Era, surpassing Great Powers, one of the invincible Supreme Ones closest to the Emperors and Sovereigns throughout history, a Supreme One who could contend with the Human Sovereign of that generation in the same era.
Just hearing his title revealed his unparalleled strength. In the world, how many dared to call themselves Samsara? He was one.
Calling himself Samsara Monarch, his understanding of Samsara was deeper than anyone else's. It could even be said he was the peerless Supreme One with the greatest understanding of Samsara in this epoch's history, only slightly inferior to the Emperors and Sovereigns.
The cultivation notes he left behind regarding the Reincarnation realm would undoubtedly provide a greatly increased success rate.
In an instant, countless fervent gazes fell upon the tattered scroll of notes held in the hands of the beautiful maiden on the divine stage, almost piercing through to see all its contents. Divine power seethed.
Boom—
A most majestic Great Dao divine might appeared, permeating the entire auction hall, causing people to change expression. That was the unparalleled ancient weapon guarding the Heavenly God Palace awakening, suppressing some people's restless intentions.
The Heavenly God Palace's Grand Elder was very satisfied. He nodded and then said, "This set of notes regarding Samsara is the struggle-through-Samsara notes left behind by Samsara Monarch in the past. Moreover, everyone should know what kind of figure Samsara Monarch was—a Supreme One from the Primordial Era. That alone makes it a priceless treasure."
"Furthermore, Samsara Monarch awakened to Samsara very early on and understood many of its secrets, all contained within this Samsara scroll. Although it is partially incomplete, its value should be clear to all. The starting bid is three million jin of spirit stones!"
As soon as this auction price was announced, it immediately caused a huge uproar among those present. The various Saint Lords all changed expression; it was too high.
Although they were wealthy and influential, three million jin of spirit stones were not easily taken out. Moreover, this was just the starting price. The final bidding price would at least double, meaning six million jin of spirit stones. Even powerful Immortal Sacred Lands would feel extreme heartache.
Only Ye Chen shook his head. What kind of figures were Monarchs? Each was a Supreme One from the Primordial Era, invincible throughout the ages, even surpassing Great Powers. Throughout history, there had been few.
The cultivation notes they left behind were not just worth millions of jin of spirit stones; even tens of millions or more would not be excessive. The reason it was auctioned so low was not just because it was about Samsara; perhaps more because the notes were incomplete. Otherwise, the price wouldn't have dropped so severely.
But even so, the cultivation notes of a Primordial Era Supreme One were still of immeasurable value because they involved Samsara. Everything about it was priceless.
"Three million one hundred thousand jin of spirit stones!"
After a long while, someone finally spoke. It was the Zhao Kingdom's Imperial Uncle, his eyes blazing as he raised the price by one hundred thousand jin.
Millions of jin of spirit stones?
It seemed even Immortal forces would feel heartache, but everyone understood that spirit stones could be earned back if lost. However, the value of a Heavenly King Invincible one far exceeded six million jin of spirit stones by countless times.
If this set of cultivation notes could allow someone to safely pass through Samsara, not to mention a mere six million jin of spirit stones, even ten million jin, many would be willing.
A Heavenly King Invincible one, for every Immortal force, was an existence with extremely high authority, above Saint Lords, and the foundation that suppressed a great Immortal force.
"Three million two hundred thousand jin of spirit stones!"
"Three million five hundred thousand!"
"Three million seven hundred fifty thousand!"
"Four million!" ...
Once one opened their mouth, other overlords competed to speak. Each had blazing, fervent eyes, filled with an indescribable desire for this Samsara scroll. Everyone hoped to obtain it.
After all, the emergence of a Heavenly King Invincible one would at least make Immortal Sacred Lands wary and could protect an entire era.
Just as the reason the Black Sky Plains could exist safely in the world was not only because each of the Eight Great Bandits of Black Sky possessed terrifying strength comparable to Saint Lord-level, but also because among them, someone was suspected to have transcended Samsara, becoming a Heavenly King Invincible one, making Immortal forces extremely wary and not daring to attack rashly.
The value of the Samsara cultivation notes climbed steadily, soon exceeding five million jin of spirit stones, and it was still rising without any sign of slowing down.
In the end, it even reached a colossal six million five hundred sixty thousand jin of spirit stones, an unprecedented high for the entire auction event.
Even when raising the price, many overlords began to frown because the price was too high.
Finally, a female voice spoke, melodious as heavenly music: "Seven million!"