Black Emperor Pavilion, a residence in Black Emperor City specifically used to host renowned powerhouses from the Black-Corner Region. Those who receive an invitation and are able to stay here are all powerhouses and leaders of forces with considerable reputations in the Black-Corner Region.
Within a hundred meters surrounding the Black Emperor Pavilion, there are strict guards from the Black Emperor Sect. Ordinary people are immediately expelled upon approaching.
When Chen Xiao and the other two arrived, the place was already bustling with people. With their strength, the three of them could sense that there were actually more than a handful of Dou Huang powerhouses within the Black Emperor Pavilion!
There were even more than ten Dou Wang level experts!
"There's a very strong aura, it must be a Dou Zong powerhouse. Could it be that Mo Tianxing?"
Arriving outside the Black Emperor Pavilion, Little Fairy Doctor transmitted her voice with a serious expression.
Little Fairy Doctor possessed the Woeful Poison Body, Zi Yan was a girl with monstrous strength, and Chen Xiao's overall configuration far surpassed those of the same level. None of the three were ordinary Dou Huang.
The only ones who could make them feel pressure were undoubtedly Dou Zong powerhouses!
Chen Xiao shook his head slightly, "That's unlikely. As a Dou Zong powerhouse and the sect master, Mo Tianxing is highly unlikely to personally host guests. It should be a powerhouse who came to participate in the auction."
After a month of promotion, this large-scale auction had already spread throughout the entire Black-Corner Region. It was not surprising that Dou Zong powerhouses were attracted.
There were only a handful of Dou Zong powerhouses in the Black-Corner Region, including that Soul Hall Protector, and Chen Xiao was familiar with all of them.
That strange fellow from the Soul Hall wouldn't get involved in this kind of thing. Earth Demon Old Ghost was busy in seclusion trying to break through to a higher realm. Therefore, the answer was obvious.
Nine times out of ten, it was that unlucky fellow called Old Eagle Mountain Man again!
Little Fairy Doctor's expression was solemn, her brows tightly furrowed into a knot, and she fell into a long silence.
A Dou Zong level competitor was undoubtedly a huge mountain blocking their path. Thinking that the other party might also covet the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, she couldn't help but feel a surge of worry. In this auction house filled with powerhouses, how easy was it to compete with a Dou Zong powerhouse?
Even if they thought of other methods afterward, they would inevitably face a tough battle.
"Don't worry, we and this Dou Zong powerhouse are not the only ones interested in the Bodhi Transformation Saliva. This item has some connection to the legendary Bodhi Ancient Tree. Just this point alone is enough to make the entire Black-Corner Region go crazy. Even if he is a Dou Zong powerhouse, it won't be that simple to take it away. What's more, he might not be able to compete with us."
Chen Xiao patted Little Fairy Doctor's hand to comfort her. Purple Firmament Pavilion had been operating for so long, holding auction after auction, and had even dealt with five sets of Earth-level cultivation techniques and Dou Skills, exchanging them for countless resources.
In terms of wealth, Old Eagle Mountain Man might not necessarily be able to compare with him.
More importantly, with the advantage of his memory, Chen Xiao knew what price Old Eagle Mountain Man could offer for the Bodhi Transformation Saliva. This undoubtedly provided great convenience for them to bid for the Bodhi Transformation Saliva.
Hearing these words, the stone in Little Fairy Doctor's heart slightly dropped, and her tense shoulders also relaxed. She gently hummed in agreement, and the worry between her brows faded a little.
Outside the Black Emperor Pavilion, there was a human wall of guards set up by the Black Emperor Sect. In the empty space revealed in the middle of the human wall, a blue-robed old man stood there with a smile.
Seeing Chen Xiao and the other two approaching, the blue-robed old man quickly stepped forward to greet them. His gaze swept over the three of them, and then he put on a full smile, his words full of courtesy.
"Three distinguished guests, this is the residence specially prepared by the Black Emperor Sect for honored guests. May I take the liberty of asking if you have the token issued by our sect?"
Chen Xiao and the other two slightly sized up the blue-robed old man and were surprised to find that the other party was also a Dou Huang powerhouse, and his apparent realm was even higher than theirs. His aura was comparable to that Old Ban who accompanied Han Feng and suffered misfortune.
With such strength, in the Black-Corner Region, he was completely qualified to dominate one side and establish his own sect!
As they gained a deeper understanding of the Black-Corner Region, the three of them became increasingly aware that the seemingly authoritative Black Ranking was actually not worthy of its name, full of exaggeration and falsehoods, with a lot of inflated content.
After sighing inwardly, Chen Xiao also calmly cupped his hands towards the blue-robed old man, then took out the token given by the old man at the city gate and handed it to him.
The blue-robed old man took the token, and the smile on his face grew even wider. His gaze carefully swept over Chen Xiao and the other two, "I am Elder Che Cheng of the Black Emperor Sect. Please, the three of you. After entering the Black Emperor Pavilion, someone will guide you to your residence."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, took a step, and walked towards the passage behind the old man.
The Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan followed closely behind.
It wasn't until the three of them disappeared from sight that a figure dressed in a white robe appeared.
"Elder Che Cheng, how was it?"
The blue-robed old man shook his head, "We still can't confirm if they are from the Purple Firmament Pavilion. According to the information we've gathered, the strength displayed by the Purple Firmament Pavilion half a year ago included a mysterious Dou Zong, a five-star ice-attribute Dou Huang, and three peak Dou Wangs."
"But these three are all Dou Huang powerhouses, and one of them is even a three-star Dou Huang. Even if those three Dou Wangs all broke through in the past six months, it's impossible for them to improve so quickly. Moreover, the Purple Firmament Pavilion Master Chen Xiao has a very good relationship with the Dou Wang who looks like a little girl; they are always together wherever they go. The figures of these three don't match either."
The blue-robed old man analyzed logically, his words revealing his doubts about the identities of Chen Xiao and the other two.
It wasn't surprising that he found it hard to be certain. A normal person wouldn't imagine that in this Northwest region, someone could truly advance from a nine-star Dou Wang to a three-star Dou Huang in just seven months!
Such speed was something that ninety-nine percent of the world's population couldn't achieve even at the Dou Zhe stage.
Zi Yan was the same; being able to freely grow larger and smaller, who could have imagined she was so miraculous?
The white-robed youth nodded slightly, gazing in the direction Chen Xiao and the other two had left, lost in thought.
"Young Sect Master, don't overthink it. Although the strongest of these three is only a three-star Dou Huang, this old man can feel considerable pressure from each of them. It's clear their strength is not as simple as it appears on the surface."
Seeing the white-robed youth's expression, Che Cheng reminded him with a serious face.
As a veteran Elder of the Black Emperor Sect, he saw through the character and actions of this Young Sect Master.
On the surface, this Young Sect Master was graceful and courteous, but deep down, he was arrogant, always attributing his achievements entirely to his extraordinary talent. In private, he frequently engaged in shady dealings. It was only because they were in the Black-Corner Region; if it were elsewhere, he would inevitably bring disaster upon the sect.
Che Cheng's words were forceful, carrying an unquestionable authority.
Mo Ya's expression changed slightly, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he reluctantly suppressed the restlessness in his heart.
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The night passed without incident.
The next day, as the first ray of dawn appeared in the sky, the Black Emperor City, which had been silent all night, burst forth with astonishing vitality as if in an instant. The empty streets were quickly filled with figures pouring out from all directions, and all these figures were heading in the same direction: the massive auction square in the city center!
Today, the grandest auction in a hundred years, jointly organized by the Black Emperor Sect and the Eight Gates Sect, was about to begin.
Inside a room in the Black Emperor Pavilion, Chen Xiao was woken up by Zi Yan's crunching and chewing sounds.
Although the issue with the Transformation Grass was resolved for this girl, the habit of taking elixirs that she had developed over many years remained.
Cao Ying truly had nothing to say about her. She probably anticipated this situation, and while sending the Transformation Pill, she also prepared many fourth-grade snacks for Zi Yan.
Glancing helplessly at the large dragon-human who had no sense of boundaries, Chen Xiao finished his cultivation, got up, and threw a black robe to her.
"Quickly put it on. The auction is probably about to start. There's a tough battle today, don't be too careless."
Zi Yan swallowed the elixir in her mouth, picked up the black robe from the ground, held it up to her body, and then returned it to Chen Xiao with a look of disdain.
"This black robe you prepared for me would have fit a few years ago, but it's too small now."
Zi Yan put her hands on her hips and puffed out her chest, looking rich and generous, completely forgetting some of the private instructions given by the Medusa Queen.
After showing off her ample assets with a smug look, Zi Yan took out a larger black robe from her storage ring and put it on, completely covering her tempting physique.
Chen Xiao shook his head helplessly, also put on a black robe, then pushed the door open and walked out. He called the Little Fairy Doctor from the adjacent room, and together they headed towards the outside of the Black Emperor Pavilion.
The location for the Black Emperor Sect's auction was set in the exceptionally spacious Auction House in the city center. However, even with this, the Black Emperor Sect seemed to have underestimated the appeal of this auction.
When Chen Xiao and the two others arrived at the Auction House, they looked up to see a dense crowd that seemed to stretch endlessly.
Fortunately, the Black Emperor Sect seemed to have anticipated this situation and had set up a special passage specifically for the strong individuals of the Black-Corner Region.
Entering the VIP seats from the special passage, the front-row VIP seats in this Auction House were like small rooms, uniquely designed and exceptionally luxurious. They could accommodate four or five people. Sitting inside, the various noises from behind seemed to be isolated, and looking down, one had an excellent view of every corner of the center of the Auction House.
Upon arriving here, the surroundings immediately became much quieter. The strong individuals of the Black-Corner Region, holding themselves with dignity, sat silently in their seats like killing gods. Only a very small number of those with good relationships were whispering or communicating via sound transmission.
Blood Sect...
Black Skeleton Tomb...
Rakshasa Gate...
Demon Flame Valley...
From the aura of these people and some of the patterns on their bodies, it was easy to discern their origins.
Chen Xiao's gaze swept around and finally landed on a gray-haired, hawk-nosed old man in a corner seat in the front row.
Strong individuals were gathered in the hall, but only this person gave him immense pressure.
Old Eagle Mountain Man!
Without further observation, Chen Xiao withdrew his gaze and sat with Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan. He slightly closed his eyes, waiting for the auction to begin.
As Chen Xiao closed his eyes, soon, a large flow of people continuously poured into the Auction House. And in the front-row VIP seats, the number of people also increased. After about two quarters of an hour, all the seats in the VIP section were filled.
It was at this moment that a clear bell chime suddenly sounded from the center of the Auction House, then reverberated throughout the entire venue, suppressing the noisy clamor.
As the bell chime slowly faded, Chen Xiao opened his eyes and looked.
He saw an energy light circle slowly extending upwards from the auction stage, finally sealing the stage within it like a cage. This was a protective measure.
Most people in the Black-Corner Region were lawless, and robbing auction items was extremely common. This was also why ordinary forces only dared to hold small auctions; without some strength, they simply couldn't control the situation.
The Black Emperor Sect was certainly not an ordinary force, but due to the extreme value of the items being auctioned this time, they had to be cautious.
"It's finally starting."
As Zi Yan's murmur fell, everyone saw the ground of the auction stage slowly split open with a low grinding sound of metal axes. A staircase leading underground appeared under the gaze of countless people in the Auction House.
As the staircase appeared, an old man dressed in a golden robe slowly walked out with a smile on his face.
As soon as this person appeared, a majestic aura slowly swept out from within him.
And under this terrifying aura, the noise in the huge Auction House also quieted down. Even the Old Eagle Mountain Man in the corner slightly straightened his body.
"Black Emperor Sect Master, Mo Tianxing!"
Little Fairy Doctor's expression was solemn. The pressure she felt from this person was no less than that from the Old Eagle Mountain Man.
Fortunately, the Black Emperor Sect was the host, so normally, they shouldn't have to confront this person.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Mo Tianxing walked to the front of the stage and calmly surveyed the entire hall.
"Heh heh, I am Mo Tianxing. I believe many friends recognize me, so I won't introduce myself further. Thanks to everyone's kindness, the Black Emperor Sect and the Eight Gates Sect are jointly holding this auction today, all thanks to your presence."
Mo Tianxing's gaze was like a torch, scanning through the crowd. He paused for a moment when sweeping over a few key positions, and his resonant voice, carrying pressure, clearly reached every corner of the venue.
Finally, shifting his gaze away from Chen Xiao and the two others, Mo Tianxing's expression became serious, and the auction hammer in his hand fell heavily. A resounding clang echoed throughout the hall.
"I will not speak further. Now, the Black Emperor Sect Auction officially begins!"
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