The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3130 - 3125: Sixteen Kings_1

Without daring to waste a single moment, he focused his entire mind and soul on the task of calculation.

After the time it takes for about a dozen breaths to pass, Lei Jie spoke with a trembling voice, "Senior, these items can likely be traded for two hundred million Taiyuan Pills."

Upon hearing this valuation, Ling Shuang and Chunyue both sucked in a breath of cold air, their eyes stretching wide with disbelief.

Even though they recognized Yang Chen’s status as something far from ordinary, they never imagined he would casually deal in such a massive quantity of Taiyuan Pills.

It was clear to them that even typical Boundaryless cultivators did not possess such immense wealth, much less the ability to trade so many Spirit Stones with such ease.

What exactly was Yang Chen’s true identity and level of power?

Lei Jie, maintaining a respectful smile, asked with extreme deference, "Senior Yang Chen, would you prefer to collect them immediately, or shall we wait until the auction has concluded?"

"Let us wait until the auction is over." Yang Chen was in no rush. Securing the remaining Taiyuan Pills after the event finished would be soon enough.

Lei Jie promptly led the way, saying, "In that case, Senior, please follow me to the Cui Xuan Pavilion to rest. The auction is scheduled for half a month from now, and you may remain here during the interval."

Yang Chen gave a nod of approval, having no issues with the arrangement.

The scenery surrounding the Cui Xuan Pavilion was quite pleasant. For a cultivator, spending half a month in meditation here would pass in the blink of an eye.

Thus, Yang Chen took up temporary residence within the Cui Xuan Pavilion.

To those on the path of Cultivation, half a month felt like nothing more than a fleeting moment.

As Yang Chen focused on his Cultivation, it seemed as though he had only shut his eyes for a brief period. When he finally opened them, the two weeks had vanished, and the crowd gathered for the auction had swelled significantly.

Not everyone possessed the status required to stay and cultivate within the Cui Xuan Pavilion. The vast majority of attendees were restricted to the seating on the lower floor.

Scanning the area, Yang Chen observed a multitude of cultivators among the throng.

There were several other Boundaryless cultivators of noble standing similar to his own, who had also been settled into private, elegant rooms.

Once the majority of the cultivators had arrived and the scheduled time was reached, the auction commenced officially.

Yang Chen paid little heed to the general proceedings. While he was aware of the various treasures being presented, his sole focus was the Danyang Red Snowflower.

He sat through the event with quiet patience.

A few tempting items appeared during the auction, sparking fierce competition as cultivators scrambled to outbid one another, driving prices higher and higher.

Yang Chen ignored these entirely, leaving Chunyue and Ling Shuang wondering what his true objective was.

In less than half a day, the auction finally transitioned into its final, most intense stage.

This shift caused a flicker of excitement to appear in the eyes of the otherwise calm and collected Yang Chen.

"Next, we present the first grand finale treasure of our event. This item is the Danyang Red Snowflower, a name I am sure you all recognize. As an alchemy ingredient, it is a premier choice and exceptionally rare. Our Chamber of Commerce went to great lengths and expense to procure it. The bidding starts at 10 million, with minimum increments of 1 million."

The auctioneer was the familiar Lei Jie. With those few words, he sent the atmosphere of the auction to a fever pitch.

"The Danyang Red Snowflower is indeed a magnificent find. Its versatility as an alchemy material is unmatched."

"Hehe, as an Alchemist, I cannot let this Danyang Red Snowflower pass me by. I bid 15 million Spirit Stones."

"Haha, Master He, do you truly believe 15 million Spirit Stones will secure such a prize? How naive. I raise it to 20 million."

"Master Ming, are you intentionally challenging me?"

The cultivators bickered back and forth, making it impossible to see who would come out on top.

Yang Chen simply watched the chaos from the sidelines, showing no urgency to join the fray.

The price climbed steadily from the 10 million mark, surging past 25 million, 30 million, and hitting 40 million in short order!

Once the bidding reached 40 million, the number of competing voices began to thin out. At that moment, a voice that sounded gentle yet carried a cold undertone spoke up softly.

"This seat desires the Danyang Red Snowflower. Fifty million!"

As the voice faded and the bid hit 50 million, the boisterous noise in the hall began to die down.

"It is Yanhe Celestial!"

"What is someone like Yanhe Celestial doing at an auction like this?"

"It appears he came specifically to claim the Danyang Red Snowflower."

"This..."

The room fell into a temporary silence. The oppressive aura of Yanhe Celestial was undeniably formidable. It seemed that his mere presence was enough to discourage anyone else from trying to outbid him.

Yang Chen could see that Yanhe Celestial held a significant reputation, but he had his own requirements for the Danyang Red Snowflower and would not simply step aside. He said calmly, "Ling Shuang, Chunyue, go ahead and raise the bid. Call out fifty-five million."

"Young Master, are you certain you wish to raise the price?" Chunyue asked, her voice filled with shock.

Yang Chen rubbed his brow and asked, "Is there a problem?"

"Yanhe Celestial is supported by the Lord of Dusk," Chunyue whispered, her lips trembling slightly and her eyes reflecting fear at the mention of that name.

"And?" Yang Chen’s expression remained relaxed, a small smile playing on his lips.

Chunyue and Ling Shuang were stunned by his reaction. Then they realized that Yang Chen might simply be unaware of the local power dynamics.

Ling Shuang bit her lip and began to explain, "Young Master, are you familiar with the three Heavenly Kings and sixteen Earthly Kings of the Divine Night Sect’s Hundred Cities? The three Heavenly Kings are secondary members of the Divine Night Sect, possessing cultivation levels that stand at the peak of the Heaven-separated Realm. They are essentially half-members of the Sect. Meanwhile, the sixteen Earthly Kings are the most powerful Heaven-separated Realm cultivators chosen from the ranks of rogue cultivators. Although they aren't official members of the Divine Night Sect, they effectively rule over the hundred cities as local overlords."

"The Lord of Dusk is counted among those sixteen Earthly Kings," Chunyue added, the warning in her voice clear.

They were terrified that Yang Chen was about to offend a power he couldn't handle.

Yang Chen rubbed his forehead and gave a slightly helpless smile.

He valued the concern Ling Shuang and Chunyue were showing, but the Lord of Dusk was not a figure he needed to be afraid of.

"You two needn't worry about such things. Simply place the bid," Yang Chen said with a dismissive wave of his sleeve.

Hearing that Yang Chen was adamant about raising the price, both women were left dazed. However, because Yang Chen had given the order, they obeyed and called out the new price.

"Fifty-five million!"

Just as the audience believed the matter was settled and the Danyang Red Snowflower belonged to Yanhe Celestial, the bid of 55 million Spirit Stones from Ling Shuang and Chunyue left everyone in the room stunned.