His introduction also explained to those cultivators with lower cultivation why those sounds appeared just now.
"A Breaking Realm Pill that helps break through to Heavenly Immortal... The Tongtian Sect is really generous, to actually be willing to bring out such a precious pill."
"If I could obtain this Immortal Pill, I could break through to Heavenly Immortal at the fastest speed. Unfortunately, my pockets are empty, and I have no chance."
The reactions of the cultivators below the stage were varied, some were shocked, some regretful, some unwilling, and some were determined to win.
When the auctioneer announced the starting price of "twelve million Spirit Stones, or three Mid-grade Profound Immortal Rank Spiritual Objects", most cultivators bowed their heads in disappointment.
Because they couldnât come up with so many Spirit Stones and Spiritual Objects, even if the Sky Cleansing Pill was very useful to them, directly enhancing their cultivation, they could only watch helplessly as it fell into someone elseâs hands.
"Can we pay on credit? I didnât bring enough Spirit Stones or Spiritual Objects this time." A cultivator suddenly asked.
Before the auction officially began, someone in the audience suddenly asked such a question.
The auctioneer did not immediately reply but paused for a moment, as if receiving some command, then said, "Yes, but you need to offer items of comparable value as collateral."
Hovering in mid-air, Li Zhirui naturally wouldnât refuse this proposal which would increase the sectâs benefits, so he had the auctioneer, his disciple, agree to it.
The bidding price for a single Sky Cleansing Pill soared wildly, quickly exceeding its usual price.
Thatâs when the number of competitors started to decrease.
Ultimately, it was secured for thirty million Spirit Stones plus a Profound Immortal Rank Spirit Fruit.
"Next, is the second Spiritual Object, the Myriad-Year Azure!"
"This object is the best healing item. As long as thereâs still a breath left, it can bring a person back after consuming the Myriad-Year Azure."
"Moreover, it has a special effect on Wood Spirit Root cultivators, able to strengthen foundations and enhance aptitude, making it an extremely precious treasure, starting at twenty million Spirit Stones!"
As for life-saving items like this, regardless of whether they have a Wood Spirit Root or can use the Myriad-Year Azureâs other functions, almost no cultivator wouldnât want it, only held back by its price.
It wasnât long before someone obtained it for nearly forty million Spirit Stones.
"Next, the third treasure of this auction..."
The spiritual objects in the second half of the auction became increasingly precious, and the auction prices continued to rise, with only a few forces always bidding, as if the auction was specially prepared for them.
But thereâs no helping it; time was still somewhat rushed, and it was already quite an achievement that those powerful forces within Mingzhou received the news. There wasnât time to spread the news farther.
Itâs known that the more forces introduced, the greater the competition, and naturally, the more Spirit Stones the Tongtian Sect would earn.
Sadly, there wasnât enough time, and it was too late for other cultivators to hear the news, which was a small regret.
...
As time passed, the auction gradually neared its end, with only the last two treasures remaining for auction.
"Next, is the second to last item of this auction! The Top Grade Profound Immortal Rank Spiritual Object, Changhong Treasure Bead! If the Nine-Colored Rainbow Light is only somewhat related to the path of luck, then the Changhong Treasure Bead is explicitly related to the Laws of luck."
The auctioneer excitedly said, "Those who possess the Changhong Treasure Bead will have better luck than others, and although itâs not guaranteed to turn disaster into fortune every time, it might work in critical moments."
However, the feedback from the cultivators present wasnât as enthusiastic and fervent as before.
"Hmm? No one wants to bid?"
In mid-air, Li Zhirui opened his eyes in some confusion, looking at the situation on the ground, which was completely different from what he had imagined.
Did they not value luck that much?
But the truth was not as such. It wasnât that these cultivators didnât value it; they knew the importance of luck, but it was still too abstract for them.
To bid on the Changhong Treasure Bead would require spending a large sum of Spirit Stones, and after calculating in their hearts, it seemed not worthwhile.
After all, this spiritual object, unlike others, couldnât be used for attack, had no defensive capabilities, and couldnât assist, being only a decorative item!
In fact, the cultivators who bid on the Nine-Colored Rainbow Light in the first place werenât interested because it was related to the Laws of luck, but rather due to its extremely fast speed.
Stories of turning disaster into fortune and surviving against all odds were indeed thrilling, but they did not think it would happen to them.
The result was that an unprecedented failure in bidding occurred with a key item!
Li Zhirui had roughly figured out what these people were thinking and understood why no one was bidding, sighing in his heart, realizing that his considerations werenât comprehensive enough.
He overlooked that for these low-level cultivators, the most important thing wasnât the insubstantial luck but the actual usable spiritual objects.
This realization stirred something within him, and his realm improved slightly.
Meanwhile, the auction continued.
"The final treasure, the main herb of the Ascending Profound Golden Core, the Eternal Bright Flower!"
In terms of grade alone, the Eternal Bright Flower isnât the highest, but it became the final auction item, and most of its value is derived from the Ascending Profound Golden Core, a pill that can increase the chances of breaking through to Profound Immortal.
Being one of the main herbs of the most precious pill drove its price up.
Of course, itâs also because the Eternal Bright Flower is now extremely rare and precious.
Itâs said that there hasnât been an appearance of the Eternal Bright Flower on the market for many years, causing its price to further escalate.
"Auction with no reserve price, starting now!"
As soon as this announcement was made, someone shouted, "Thirty million Spirit Stones!"
Though he concealed it well, Li Zhirui still detected a hint of nervousness and urgency, eager to claim the Eternal Bright Flower immediately.
âCould it be that this person possesses other main herbs of the Ascending Profound Golden Core?â A pang of curiosity arose in his heart, intending to closely observe him in the coming time.
The price didnât stop at thirty million but kept rising slowly.
In the end, it was still the first bidder who secured the Eternal Bright Flower for forty-one million Spirit Stones.
"Thus concludes the auction! Thank you all for your tremendous support!"
With these words, a gentle drizzle suddenly started to fall from the sky.
"Thereâs no need to avoid it; this is the Sect Leader taking action to erase any marks left on you by outsiders."
Hearing this, the attendees developed an interest in studying the drizzle, but unfortunately, it stopped soon, and it was time for them to leave.
In an instant, various Spirit Lights shot high into the sky, disappearing quickly without a trace.
Yet after the auction concluded, many cultivators chose to stay in the Immortal City, not planning to return home.
Some valued the Tongtian Sectâs potential, taking advantage of the abundant cave mansions in the Immortal City and the certain discounts, simply staying.
Some stayed to purchase those two ârevised pillsâ, needing to first obtain a residence permit to qualify for the purchase.
Others, having provoked or offended individuals elsewhere, dared not return home. Upon learning of a Profound Immortal Sect Leader in the Tongtian Sect, they decided to stay, hoping for other opportunities, and no longer fearing retaliation or suppression from adversaries.
After an auction, the Tongtian Sect reaped considerable gains.
Not only did it gain fame, letting many cultivators know of the Immortal City and Marketplaceâs existence, drawing settlers; even the auction itself brought tremendous Spirit Stone profits to the Tongtian Sect.
But behind all this, itâs the hard work of all the disciples for a long time.
"Everyone has worked hard during these days." Thus, Li Zhirui appeared and comforted everyone with a sentence.