Invincible Divine Sword Chapter 2120: 2120: Ghost Demon Clan

Yang Xiaotian gave orders for his followers to continue investigating exactly how many strands of primordial demon energy the Holy King Auction House planned to put under the hammer.

Meanwhile, he and his companions secured lodgings at a local inn within the city walls.

The following morning, Destroying Heaven Demon returned alongside the others, bearing excellent tidings.

“Your Majesty, it has been confirmed—there are twenty million strands of primordial demon energy!” Destroying Heaven Demon shouted with visible excitement. “The Holy King Auction House just made the official announcement; the total is twenty million!”

A wave of relief washed over Yang Xiaotian, leaving him elated.

If this was true, he could push his Primordial Demon Holy Body to the thirty-fourth layer in just a few years' time.

“However, word is spreading that numerous super demon factions from the Primordial Demon World are intent on claiming this batch,” Destroying Heaven Demon noted. “Even members of the Ghost Demon Clan have arrived.”

While the First Demon stands as the peak individual power in the Primordial Demon World, the Ghost Demon Clan is recognized as the most formidable collective force.

The elite warriors of the Ghost Demon Clan carry the combined lineage of the Ghost Clan and the Demon Race. Consequently, every disciple of their clan possesses a combat capacity that vastly outstrips others at the same Cultivation realm.

Yang Xiaotian gave a firm nod.

Regardless of who showed up or the astronomical cost involved, he was determined to secure those twenty million strands of primordial demon energy at the auction.

Thus, Yang Xiaotian and his entourage settled into the Imperial Capital of the Great Rift Empire for a short stay, awaiting the start of the event.

Months flew by, and the day of the auction finally arrived.

The group arrived early at the Holy King Auction House.

Because the auction featured many other rare Heaven and Earth Treasures from across the Primordial Demon World in addition to the primordial demon energy, a massive crowd had gathered.

Despite their early arrival, Yang Xiaotian found the venue already swarming with people.

A long line had formed for the mandatory financial screening.

Due to the staggering value of the items being sold, the auction house mandated that every attendee prove they possessed assets exceeding ten billion to gain entry.

Suddenly, a commotion rippled through the gathered crowd.

“Look! It’s the King of Heavenly Pride, the young lord of Xie Xin! Young Lord Xie Xin is here!”

The crowd grew frantic with excitement.

The female disciples in attendance were particularly moved, their voices rising in shrill delight.

Following the direction of the crowd's intense gaze, Yang Xiaotian spotted a young man clad in an ink-gold battle robe, flanked by a squad of elite bodyguards.

This arrogant youth bore a distinct ‘King’ character mark etched onto his forehead.

He was the top-ranked individual on the Heavenly Pride List and the disciple of Xie Shou—Young Lord Xie Xin.

The person who holds the first rank on the Heavenly Pride List is granted the “King” mark by the heavens themselves.

This mark carries various mystical functions.

For this reason, the top ranker is often hailed as the King of Heavenly Pride.

Upon seeing Young Lord Xie Xin’s arrival, the experts representing the Holy King Auction House rushed out to greet him, bypassing the usual protocols to usher him and his men inside.

Given his prestigious status, Young Lord Xie Xin was naturally exempt from the financial verification process.

Yang Xiaotian, however, chose to keep his identity hidden and remained in the queue for the standard check.

A master standing behind Yang Xiaotian scrutinized him before asking with a smirk, “Brother, do you truly possess ten billion Lower Grade Dao Holy Stones?”

For a long time, Yang Xiaotian had worn a simple blue robe crafted by his mother’s own hands.

While such a garment would be considered high-quality in the Lower Realm, it appeared quite ordinary within the Holy Realm.

Yang Xiaotian glanced back and replied calmly, “I have so much money now that even I have lost track of the total, but it is certainly more than ten billion.”

In truth, Yang Xiaotian was merely being honest.

At this point, he genuinely did not know the exact sum of his wealth.

If a ranking of the richest people in the Eternal Realm existed, he would undoubtedly hold the top spot.

The master erupted in laughter after hearing the response. “So much that you don’t even know? Based on your tone, are you suggesting you have trillions?”

Yang Xiaotian just offered a faint smile, choosing not to elaborate.

While Yang Xiaotian waited for his turn, the representatives of the Ghost Demon Clan made their appearance.

This time, the Ghost Demon Clan Leader had come personally to lead his experts.

The onlookers were stunned by the presence of the Clan Leader himself.

“I never expected the Ghost Demon Clan Leader to show up in person; it seems they are dead set on taking that primordial demon energy.”

“I’ve heard that the Ghost Demon Ancestor is currently practicing a Supreme Demon Technique that requires primordial demon energy as a catalyst.”

As the Ghost Demon Clan disappeared into the building, the spectators continued their hushed speculations.

Eventually, it was Yang Xiaotian’s turn.

He nonchalantly presented one of his space rings for the auction house officials to inspect.

The moment the space ring was opened, a tidal wave of Holy Spirit Aura erupted, shocking everyone nearby. Inside the ring, massive mountains of Dao Holy Stones were piled high, spanning for miles.

The hoard included lower, middle, high, and even top-grade Dao Holy Stones!

Beyond the stones, there were numerous Dao Holy Veins of every grade, from lower to top-tier.

These Dao Holy Veins coiled like shimmering dragons above the ring, radiating a brilliant, multicolored glow.

The light was so dazzling and vibrant that it left everyone speechless.

The master standing behind Yang Xiaotian was paralyzed with shock, and even the seasoned officials of the Holy King Auction House were left gaping.

Just how much wealth was this?

Though no one could calculate the exact figure, it clearly surpassed a trillion.

Once the auction house staff managed to regain their composure, they treated Yang Xiaotian and his group with the utmost reverence, escorting them directly to a private VIP suite.

News soon reached the Ghost Demon Clan that a mysterious, incredibly wealthy youth had entered the premises with his retainers.

“Exceeding a trillion?” The Ghost Demon Clan Leader looked surprised.

“Clan Leader, should we look into this young man’s background?” an Ancestor from the clan asked.

“There is no need,” the Ghost Demon Clan Leader replied with a dismissive wave. “Whatever his wealth may be, I doubt he has the courage to challenge the Ghost Demon Clan for those twenty million strands of primordial demon energy!”

“Still, with the boy carrying such a fortune, it would be a shame to let him simply walk away,” the Young Clan Leader of the Ghost Demon Clan said with a dark chuckle.

The other members of the clan shared a knowing smile.

They understood exactly what the Young Clan Leader was suggesting.

In the ruthless Primordial Demon World, black market robberies and ambushes were common practice.

Once the auction ended and the target left the protection of the auction house, they would strike.

Inside the VIP room, Yang Xiaotian sat with his companions, waiting for the proceedings to begin.

The auction commenced shortly thereafter.

The opening item was a legendary Demon Sword from the Ancient Era.

The second was a well-known Cultivation Technique belonging to a major Demon Sect.

The event continued smoothly, and after dozens of lots had been sold, the auction finally reached its peak.

To Yang Xiaotian’s surprise, the first major highlight was the sale of his own Fourteenth Tribulation Heavenly Grade Ancestor Pills.

“The one hundred Fourteenth Tribulation Heavenly Grade Ancestor Pills we are offering today were hand-refined by the Ancestor Dragon Realm Master himself!” the host announced with fervor. “The Ancestor Dragon Realm Master is a peerless prodigy who possesses the most unique ancient miracles!”

“He is widely considered the most incredible Alchemy Genius in existence!”

“While many Medicine Gods struggle to produce a single Fourteenth Tribulation Heavenly Grade Elixir in their entire lives, it is said he can refine ten in a single day!”

As the host praised Yang Xiaotian, the audience erupted in excitement, their hearts filled with deep respect for the legendary alchemist.