Chapter 938 - 491: Nine Nether Whale_2

Chapter 938: Chapter 491: Nine Nether Whale_2

Speaking up to this point, Sword Master Chen paused for a moment and then continued, "What’s more crucial is that the Nine Nether Whale, as the Abyss Dominator, had devoured countless exotic treasures and absorbed the Netherworld Power as well as the ancient Kunpeng Blood in its lifetime, making its remains a complex and dangerous existence. If not handled properly, these powers could backfire on its master and even cause disaster. Thus, although countless forces have coveted this corpse for years, none dared to act rashly. Our sect is strong, but not reckless. After all, in the vast Outer Realm Star Sea, unknown threats lurk everywhere, and every step must be taken cautiously."

"Indeed, without a doubt, this corpse must have originated from the Netherworld Sect, who are close to the Nine Nether Realm and have done the most in-depth research on Netherworld Power. They might have the capability to control the Nine Nether Whale Remains, but even so, they hadn’t acted lightly, showing how tricky it must be." Sword Master Feng took over the conversation with a smile, adding his thoughts.

Sure enough, after Wan Tiancheng introduced the Nine Nether Whale Remains, he officially announced it would open at five hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, yet there were few participants in the bidding.

After dozens of breaths, only four or five bids had been made, with the price barely rising to six hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones.

"Room 12, bidding at six hundred and twenty thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, is there any higher offer?" Wan Tiancheng’s voice echoed through the venue, his expectant gaze sweeping across the crowd.

However, the atmosphere inside the venue seemed somewhat dull. Although the high-tier cultivators were full of curiosity and desire for the Nine Nether Whale Remains, they exhibited more caution and hesitation, with few responses coming from the VIP rooms.

Just as everyone hesitated over the complexity and danger of the Nine Nether Whale Remains, Li Mu’s eyes flickered with a gleam of oddity, as if he had thought of something.

Then, Li Mu injected his Divine Sense into the Bidding Order and decisively entered his bid.

Wan Tiancheng’s eyes showed a flash of surprise as he loudly confirmed, "Room 1, bidding at seven hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, which is the highest bid so far, would anyone like to continue bidding? Last thirty breaths!"

Upon hearing that Master Li was participating in the bidding, the venue fell into a brief silence, followed by a wave of animated discussions and whispered speculation. Many began to reevaluate this suddenly proactive Master Li, secretly guessing his intentions.

"Congratulations to Room 1! Seven hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, successfully capturing the Nine Nether Whale Remains!" Wan Tiancheng congratulated with respect.

As his words fell, a flash of light rose from the bidding platform, and the Spirit-Binding Disc disappeared from the auction table as the next item appeared.

"Next, please welcome a Spiritual Object, an Inheritance Jade Scroll." Wan Tiancheng’s voice echoed through the venue once again, carrying a hint of mystery and anticipation. "This is an ancient Thunder Technique Jade Scroll named ’Purple Sky Divine Thunder Technique’. It is said to be created by the Ancient Thunder God himself, containing the purest and most frenzied Thunderbolt Power between Heaven and Earth. Once mastered, it allows control over thunder, summoning winds and rain, with endless power!"

With Wan Tiancheng’s introduction, the atmosphere inside the venue instantly became tense. Everyone’s eyes were fixated on the Jade Scroll slowly being presented. The Jade Scroll was a faint purple throughout, with tiny sparks of electricity flowing on the surface, seemingly containing endless energy and mystery.

"This Jade Scroll not only records the cultivation method of the ’Purple Sky Divine Thunder Technique’, but also contains a trace of the Thunder God’s Remnant Soul’s power. For cultivators possessing a Thunder Spirit Root who cultivate Thunder Attribute Techniques, it’s simply priceless!" Wan Tiancheng’s enticing words captured the hearts of all the cultivators present.

In Room 1, Li Mu glanced at the Inheritance Jade Scroll, showing only mild interest.

"Elder Li, having captured the Nine Nether Whale, be cautious during your research on it," Sword Master Feng said to Li Mu with concern.

"Thank you for the reminder, Sword Master, I understand." Li Mu nodded with a smile, expressing his gratitude.

Sword Master Feng frowned slightly, assuming Li Mu was merely interested in the Star Beast corpse, as being an Artifact Refining Saint Master, he should not encounter any problems. He then refocused his attention on the ongoing auction.

By this time, the bidding for the Inheritance Jade Scroll had concluded, and, with the scarcity of Alien Spirit Cultivators, even the finest cultivation techniques wouldn’t fetch a high price.

On the auction platform, Wan Tiancheng loudly announced, "Next, we present a Tier Seven Dao Artifact."

As he finished speaking, the Teleportation Array flashed with Spirit Light, and a radiant glow burst forth from the array, instantly illuminating the entire auction venue. It seemed even the air trembled with this power, causing the Divine Thoughts of all the cultivators to freeze.

As the light from the Teleportation Array gradually faded, an ancient and solemn small yellow Square Seal appeared before everyone.

"What is this?"

"My Divine Thought is restrained by it!"

"What kind of Dao Artifact is this, possessing such powerful soul-suppressing effects!"

"By the Daoist Ancestor, it’s a Soul Suppressing Dao Artifact!"

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In the venue, some cultivators couldn’t help but stand up, their eyes blazing, gasps of amazement rising one after another, faces filled with disbelief and shock, their eyes brimming with endless desire for the Dao Artifact on the platform.

That small yellow Square Seal, though seemingly unremarkable, appeared to be an entire world unto itself, exuding a terrifying pressure that locked everyone’s minds and spirits firmly.

"A Tier Seven Middle Grade Dao Artifact, and a rare soul-suppressing treasure!" an elderly Void Refining Elder murmured to himself, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"That Artifact Seal, not only capable of soul suppression in combat, also seems to possess stabilizing effects, defending against Heart Demon intrusions. It’s a great aid in cultivation for the Artifact Master!" A Void Refining Cultivator skilled in Artifact Refining analyzed with a trembling voice, his gaze burning with desire, evidently astonished by the power of the Square Seal Dao Artifact.

At this moment, the atmosphere within the venue became exceptionally tense and delicate. Void Refining Cultivators exchanged glances, their eyes filled with both competitive sparks and hints of collaboration. They understood that acquiring such a precious treasure single-handedly would be difficult, but by uniting with others, there might still be a glimmer of hope.

Inside the VIP rooms, numerous Integration Cultivators were eager, itching to immediately seize that Square Seal and secure it in their collection.

"Elder Li, you really are... sigh! How could such a Dao Artifact be put up for auction!"

In Room 1, Sword Master Feng looked at the Square Seal Dao Artifact on the platform, his brows furrowed, his tone mixed with surprise and dissatisfaction. Turning to look at Li Mu beside him, his gaze was filled with complex emotions.

"Indeed! Elder Li, if this item falls into the hands of an opponent, it would be troublesome to deal with!" Sword Master Chen also spoke with a wry smile.

"Rest assured, Sword Masters, I’ve ensured backup measures in the Dao Artifacts I release; I won’t suffer from my own artifact refining," Li Mu smiled slightly, reassuringly indicating.

Upon hearing this, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen exchanged glances, unsure of what to say.

On the auction platform, Wan Tiancheng, his face flushed with excitement, enthusiastically began introducing the small yellow Square Seal before him, "Fellow Daoists, elders, as you can see, this artifact is called the Heaven-Sealing Seal, possessing soul-suppressing and heaven-suppressing effects. It is crafted primarily from the exceptionally rare ’Soul Jade Marrow,’ complemented by the essence of ’Celestial Thunder Bamboo,’ and personally refined by Master Li. The Artifact Array consists of: Celestial Thunder Purgatory. The Soul Jade Marrow is naturally imbued with the essence of Heaven and Earth, offering natural nourishment and suppression of the soul. The Celestial Thunder Bamboo, having endured countless Thunder Tribulations without destruction, contains Thunderbolt Power capable of dispelling countless evils and purifying Heart Demons. These two materials, when fused, bestow upon the Heaven-Sealing Seal its extraordinary qualities."

"This artifact can directly suppress the opponent’s Divine Soul during combat, causing the adversary to enter a brief state of mindlessness. Furthermore, it’s an exceptional Magical Artifact for cultivators to resist external interference and stabilize their own mental state. For those stepping into Void Refinement cultivation, constantly facing trials of the Heart Demon, it’s akin to a guiding light illuminating the path forward, reducing the risk of deviation."

Speaking up to this point, Wan Tiancheng intentionally paused, glancing around to see the eyes of the Void Refining Cultivators below growing hotter, each VIP’s Divine Thought undisguisedly focused on that small Square Seal.

Wan Tiancheng smiled subtly and continued, "Moreover, the Heaven-Sealing Seal conceals an unknown secret — as its master’s Cultivation improves, it will gradually unlock more wondrous functions, potentially evolving into a higher-tier Dao Artifact under the master’s guidance, becoming an unparalleled Divine Weapon accompanying the master throughout their life!"

"Fellow Daoists, elders, this concludes the introduction of this artifact. If you wish to learn more about it, win it and find out for yourself. Now, we enter the bidding phase, with a starting price of one million Top-grade Spirit Stones, incremented by fifty thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones each time, with a time limit of one hundred and eighty breaths." Wan Tiancheng finally announced loudly, "Now, let the bidding commence!"

As Wan Tiancheng finished speaking, the entire venue instantly erupted, with the bidding numbers rapidly changing, surging like a tide.