“Good news, the Sixth Devil Crown Prince is here!
I hear the Sixth Devil Crown Prince has come specifically to select several Snow Maidens to take back to the Devil Metropolis as maidservants!”
At that moment, the members of the Demon Race within this world cluster stirred, seeming quite excited.
“The Sixth Devil Crown Prince?”
Ye Yunfei’s heart stirred.
Ye Yunfei knew that the Devil Metropolis, much like the Demon Race, would select some young demons with pure bloodlines and outstanding talent each generation to be made into Devil Crown Princes, then heap resources upon them for training.
It could be said that most of these Devil Crown Princes would become future powerhouses of the Devil Metropolis.
Of course, there were also some Devil Crown Princes who were originally descendants of a great demon within the Metropolis; relying on their ancestors' prestige, they bypassed the selection process and directly became Devil Crown Princes. This type of Devil Crown Prince often wasn’t particularly strong in terms of talent and power, but since they had a great demon standing behind them, generally no one dared to provoke them.
“Quick, the auction is starting!”
Suddenly, someone shouted loudly.
Following that, a great number of beings within this world surged like a torrent toward a certain location.
Finally, everyone arrived at a huge plaza. In the center of this plaza was a platform.
That platform was the designated site for the auction.
By this time, the area around the platform was already crowded with beings, some of whom looked extremely excited.
“There are fifteen Heavenly Immortal-level experts of the Demon Race, and the strongest four among them are Peak Heavenly Immortals. The majority of the Demon Race’s Heavenly Immortals are hidden in the void nearby.
It seems these Heavenly Immortals of the Demon Race are here to keep order.”
Hun Lao sent a message to Ye Yunfei.
“I can sense them too.
To think there are four Peak Heavenly Immortals of the Demon Race here, it seems the Demon Race is taking this auction quite seriously.”
Ye Yunfei nodded.
As long as there were no Demigod experts, there was nothing for Ye Yunfei to fear.
“Alright, everyone, the auction will now begin!
First, we will auction a batch of treasures from the Ice-Snow World Cluster. As this world cluster now belongs to our Demon Race, all things within these worlds naturally belong to us. Therefore, our Demon Race has decided to auction off a portion of these treasures.”
An old demon soared into the air, hovering above the platform at the center of the plaza, and announced loudly.
“After the treasures are auctioned, it will be the auction for the Snow Maidens everyone has been waiting for.
This time, our Demon Race will put up over five thousand Snow Maidens for auction.
I believe you all know that the Snow Maidens of the Ice-Snow World Cluster are famous for their icy, jade-like skin and their natural beauty. They are the dream lovers of all male beings.”
That old demon added.
Upon hearing the old demon’s words, the beings around the plaza instantly grew restless.
Many male beings had come here precisely for the chance to purchase those Snow Maidens.
Before the Ice-Snow World Cluster was invaded by the Demon Race, although it wasn't considered a major force within the Chaotic Void Sea, due to its ancient legacy, deep foundations, and rumors of Demigod-level experts guarding it, no one had dared to casually provoke it.
So, although many male beings admired the Snow Maidens and tried every means to pursue them, hoping to win their favor, those Snow Maidens were all ice-cold beauties by nature, aloof and unapproachable. For males from the outside to get close to or please a Snow Maiden was exceedingly difficult.
Who would have thought that now the Ice-Snow World Cluster had been conquered by the Demon Race army, these Snow Maidens were being put up for auction. For many male beings, this was truly a chance too good to pass by, so upon hearing the news, they had flocked here.
“Alright, I now declare the auction officially open!”
The old demon looked at the excited crowd, feeling quite satisfied.
The reason the Demon Race was putting so many things up for auction this time was naturally to raise funds. The more people participated in the auction, the more satisfied the Demon Race would be.
Next, treasures from the Ice-Snow World Cluster were brought onto the auction platform one by one.
These treasures included herbs, pills, magic treasures, and other types of rare materials, most possessing an ice or snow attribute.
Many beings who cultivated ice and snow-related arts eagerly bid.
“These treasures would be quite suitable for Da Bing.
Should I bid on a few of the better ones to give to Da Bing later?”
Ye Yunfei thought to himself as he watched the treasures being auctioned off one after another on the platform.
“The Snow Human Race of this Ice-Snow World Cluster and Da Bing’s Ice Demon race… I wonder if there's a connection?”
Ye Yunfei wondered silently again.
After entering the Ice-Snow World Cluster, Ye Yunfei learned that the race living in this world cluster was the Snow Human Race.
Da Bing belonged to the Ice Demon race.
Although the names of the two races were different, Ye Yunfei noticed they were very similar, not only in physical characteristics but also in the energy of the cultivation techniques they practiced — both were ice and snow energy and Way laws.
Intuition told Ye Yunfei that these two races were very likely related!
“It's said this Ice-Snow World Cluster had Demigod-level powerhouses guarding it. The Demon Race's ability to occupy this world cluster suggests they must have mobilized Demigod-level powerhouses.
I wonder if the Demon Race’s Demigods are still present within this world cluster.
I need to be careful in my actions.”
Standing amidst the noisy plaza, Ye Yunfei extended his powerful Soul Power energy perception, clearly hearing the words spoken by many beings around him, thus gaining an increasing understanding of this Ice-Snow World Cluster.
“Everyone, the item to be auctioned next is a cultivation-assisting magic treasure, and it’s highly likely to be at the Demigod-grade. Friends cultivating ice and snow attribute techniques would find this treasure greatly beneficial.”
Suddenly, the demon responsible for the auction on the platform announced loudly.
A tray was then brought onto the platform, covered with a piece of white cloth.
The demon yanked away the white cloth, revealing a white treasure orb about the size of a fist.
Streaks of white runes drifted out like patches of white ice and snow, spreading in all directions.
Immediately, everyone felt the temperature of the space plummet. Surging snowflakes danced wildly in the air, and an intense chill washed over them.
“What a treasure!”
The crowd exclaimed in unison.
Even beings who didn't cultivate ice and snow energy could tell the preciousness of this white orb.
“This orb must contain Great Way laws!
This is quite a good treasure.
Not just for Da Bing, it would be useful for me as well.
My Heavenly Path Palm currently only incorporates three Great Way laws. If I could cultivate one more, its power would certainly increase.”
The moment Ye Yunfei saw the white orb, his eyes lit up.
“Good, I will bid for this orb.
Even if I have to seize it, I will get my hands on it.
After all, this orb was also stolen by the Demon Race from the Snow Human Race.”
Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
“The starting bid for this orb is one billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals!”
The demon announced loudly.
Hiss!
Upon hearing the demon's words, the surrounding beings collectively gasped in shock.
Because one billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals was truly an astronomical sum for an average being.
“I bid 1.1 billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals. I am Zhu Yuhang from the Heavenly Deity Hall. I am currently cultivating a technique related to ice and snow Way laws. I hope you will all do our Heavenly Deity Hall a favor and not compete with me.”
A young man in yellow robes stepped forward from the crowd and proclaimed loudly.
“So it's Zhu Yuhang from the Heavenly Deity Hall! He is a famous young genius!
1.1 billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals. Any other bids?”
The demon responsible for the auction, upon learning the yellow-robed youth’s identity, uttered a word of praise, then looked around and asked.
This Zhu Yuhang was a young genius of the Heavenly Deity Hall and also the grandson of a certain high-ranking member, hence even the Demon Race showed goodwill.
“Haha, Brother Zhu, I didn't expect you to attend our Demon Race’s auction.”
A young demon laughed loudly.
“Sixth Devil Crown Prince, you are here too. I was just passing by and casually came in to look. I didn't expect to find a treasure suitable for me.”
Zhu Yuhang replied.
“Brother Zhu, thank you for your support.
Later, I will make the decision; our Demon Race will gift a Snow Maiden to you.
I hope our Demon Race and the Heavenly Deity Hall can maintain good relations in the future.”
The Sixth Devil Crown Prince said.
“Then I thank you.
It is naturally necessary for our two great factions to maintain good relations.”
Zhu Yuhang replied with a smile.
“Alright, 1.1 billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals. Any other bids?”
At this moment, the demon on the central platform asked loudly again.
Upon learning this yellow-robed youth was Zhu Yuhang, the crowd immediately gave up any intention to bid. Moreover, the starting bid of one billion for the orb was something ordinary beings couldn't even afford. Even those who could were unwilling to provoke the Heavenly Deity Hall.
“Two billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals.”
Just as everyone thought the white orb would fall into Zhu Yuhang's hands, a calm voice rang out.
“Who?
Who dares to bid against Zhu Yuhang for something he wants?”
Immediately, everyone’s gaze followed the voice and saw a young man of ordinary appearance standing there, followed by an alluring and graceful woman.
It was Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao.
Ye Yunfei knew the Demon Race experts were surely aware of his appearance and Soul Body aura, so he had prepared in advance, slightly altering his appearance and greatly concealing and modifying his Soul Body aura.
Thus, after entering the Ice-Snow World Cluster, although he had encountered many Demon Race experts, he had not been recognized.
“What an enticing beauty!”
Upon seeing Hu Miao, the eyes of many male beings glazed over.
Even the gaze of the Sixth Devil Crown Prince became filled with ill intent.
“Sixth Devil Crown Prince, that is the girl. Shortly after she entered the Ice-Snow World Cluster, several of our superiors gave orders to monitor her and try to investigate her origins.
If she has no significant backing, we are to capture her.”
A demon standing beside the Sixth Devil Crown Prince whispered.
“Hmm, good. Investigate the origins of this man and woman. As long as there’s nothing astonishing behind them, find an opportunity to make a move and seize them. I must obtain that woman!”
The Sixth Devil Crown Prince licked his lips and whispered.
“Hehe, even if she has a surprising background, I will still secretly act and control her!”
The Sixth Devil Crown Prince thought to himself.
“Kid, didn’t you hear what I just said? This orb, I want it!”
Seeing that someone actually dared to bid against him, and opening with two billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals, Zhu Yuhang couldn't help but flare up in anger. He immediately cast a warning look at Ye Yunfei and said coldly.
The demon responsible for the auction on the platform was also a bit stunned. He hadn’t expected someone to really dare bid against Zhu Yuhang.
“Well? Two billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals. Is anyone else bidding? If not, this orb belongs to me.”
Ye Yunfei didn’t even deign to look at Zhu Yuhang properly.
“Kid, are you seeking death?”
Seeing Ye Yunfei’s attitude, Zhu Yuhang grew even angrier.
“What?
Is this orb still being auctioned by your Demon Race?”
Ye Yunfei, seeing the demon in charge of the auction standing there dumbfounded, frowned slightly and asked.
“Of course it’s being auctioned.
Two billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals!
Any other bids?”
The demon in charge of the auction snapped back to reality, gave Ye Yunfei a deep look, and then called out loudly.
This auction was hosted by the Demon Race. With all eyes watching, the Demon Race naturally wouldn’t let the auction fail.
Moreover, the purpose of the Demon Race hosting the auction was to raise funds. Now that someone was offering money, they couldn’t possibly refuse.
“Very well, kid, I, Zhu Yuhang, will remember you!
2.1 billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals.”
Zhu Yuhang fixed his sharp, imposing gaze on Ye Yunfei, said slowly, then shouted.
“Three billion Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals.”
The moment Zhu Yuhang’s voice fell, Ye Yunfei followed with a call.
Given Ye Yunfei's current wealth, a mere few tens of billions in Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals was like a drop in the ocean, completely insignificant.
He even possessed a large number of Demigod-grade treasures, let alone Heavenly Immortal-grade ones, which were too many to count.
In fact, Ye Yunfei even had Deity-grade magic treasures!
Naturally, he wouldn’t care about some Heavenly Immortal-grade Immortal Crystals.
“Where did this kid come from? He’s way too rich!
Must be a rich second generation!”
“Hmm, judging by his spending, he’s definitely not ordinary. Probably from some extremely wealthy major faction, no wonder he isn’t afraid of Zhu Yuhang from the Heavenly Deity Hall!”
...
Seeing Ye Yunfei's extravagant way of bidding, the crowd couldn't help but look at him with some seriousness, speculating among themselves.
“Could it be this kid has an impressive background?
Hmm, it seems I shouldn’t offend either side.”
The demon responsible for the auction thought to himself.
“Is this kid really from some major faction?”
The Sixth Devil Crown Prince looked at Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao with a puzzled gaze.
He had taken a fancy to Hu Miao’s beauty and was intent on making a move against her, but now he felt some apprehension. Could Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao be from some major faction within the Chaotic Void Sea?
“I’ll wait and see how things develop before deciding.”
The Sixth Devil Crown Prince thought to himself.
“Humph!”
At this point, Zhu Yuhang did not make another bid. The white orb fell into Ye Yunfei's hands.
“If I can use this treasure to cultivate ice and snow Great Way laws, then my Heavenly Path Palm's power can advance another level.”
After obtaining the white orb, Ye Yunfei held it in his palm, feeling the law energy emanating from it. He felt a slight thrill of excitement.