Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 262 White Jade Ruyi
Di Fanshuang didn't explain the "Soul Extinguishing Lamp" in detail.

However, those who know about it understand its function, so Di Fanshuang is not worried because she did not explain it clearly, which may lead people to misjudge the value of this treasure.

The "Soul-Extinguishing Lamp" is considered a vicious treasure in the demonic path. Once activated, the Netherfire on the "Soul-Extinguishing Lamp" flies out and attacks the enemy. As long as a spark touches the enemy, it can burn the primordial spirit, causing the cultivator to die miserably under this vicious magic weapon.

Moreover, once attacked by the "Soul-Extinguishing Lamp," the primordial spirit is annihilated, and even the legendary reincarnation or possession becomes impossible.

As soon as Di Fanshuang finished speaking, it aroused the interest of many Nascent Soul cultivators. Don't be fooled by the fact that these Nascent Soul cultivators all seem to be from prestigious sects. In fact, they were also tempted by such a powerful weapon!

After a moment of silence in the auction hall, some Nascent Soul cultivators began to bid. However, the people from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and "Yuanyang Dao Sect" did not bid at all.

Perhaps, the two major sects truly upheld their sect's principles and were unwilling to succumb to depravity and use demonic artifacts.

With the competition between the two major sects over, the other Nascent Soul cultivators breathed a sigh of relief and began an even fiercer battle.

After several rounds of bidding, it was finally won by an unknown Nascent Soul Realm expert for a high price of twenty top-grade spirit stones.

Afterwards, he photographed several fourth-tier materials and magic weapons, until Li Yunjing became numb to it all.

Li Yunjing would carefully observe each treasure as it appeared, pondering its mysteries. Although he currently lacked the ability to refine third- or fourth-tier treasures, it was only a matter of time as his cultivation level increased.

Seeing so many treasures with different uses has greatly inspired Li Yunjing.

In the future, once Li Yunjing's cultivation level improves and he gathers enough refining materials, he might be able to refine a treasure of this caliber using his own abilities.

The items up for auction this time are all top-quality.

Especially these magical artifacts; if you were to acquire even one, it could absolutely influence the outcome of a life-or-death battle with a cultivator of the same realm.

Today's auction items are of extremely high quality. Many Foundation Establishment cultivators, although they know it's impossible to obtain them, still show excited expressions on their faces.

"The first treasure of this auction, a top-grade spiritual artifact, comes from ancient times. It was a gift from heaven obtained when the human race rose to power. The starting price is five thousand top-grade spirit stones!"

At this moment, the climax of the auction arrived. Di Fanshuang dropped a bombshell, causing a huge uproar in the auction hall, almost blowing the "Jubaolou" auction hall upside down!

"What kind of treasure is this?"

"Never heard of it!"

"Does anyone understand?"

……

Everywhere, monks were discussing the matter.

Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Fu Chao were all dumbfounded. They had no idea what level of treasure this was!
However, from the fourth floor, terrifying auras burst forth one after another, making it clear that even Nascent Soul cultivators could not remain calm.

Clearly, this treasure is something that even Nascent Soul cultivators would covet.

When Di Fanshuang took out the item and showed it to everyone, they realized that it was actually a white jade ruyi, without any spiritual energy fluctuations on it.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators were somewhat disappointed, unable to discern anything from it, while those on the third and fourth floors stared intently at the object.

"Esteemed seniors! Some of you should understand the function of a top-grade spirit artifact! I need not say more, nor will I disclose its attributes to you!"

Di Fanshuang's clear voice echoed in the auction hall.

Finally, Di Fanshuang added with a smile, "Of course, even with my abilities, I cannot activate such a treasure! Anyone interested can bid on it!"

"Seven thousand top-grade spirit stones!"

After a long while, Palace Master Qin of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" spoke.

This time, however, the important man's voice trembled slightly. Clearly, such an astronomical price had shaken even him, and he was overwhelmed with emotion!

Even the powerful and wealthy Shenxiao Dao Sect cannot withstand such depletion!
This is the highest price ever paid by the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" in any business dealings in the past 30,000 years.

"Seven thousand five hundred top-grade spirit stones!"

The important figure from the Yuanyang Dao Sect hesitated for a moment before speaking as well.

As for other forces, many Nascent Soul Realm cultivators remained silent.

Faced with the all-out efforts of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and "Yuanyang Dao Sect", how could a single Nascent Soul Realm cultivator possibly compete with these two behemoth sects?
In a private room on the fourth floor, several important figures from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" gathered together.

Even the supreme leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," Ming Lingchuan, was sitting in a private room.

"Your Excellency, what do you think?"

The Qin Palace Master of the Seven Star Palace chickened out and dared not make a bid, as the price was not something he could decide.

"Keep bidding, let's play with our friends from the 'Yuanyang Dao Sect'! This is our home turf, how can we be afraid of others?"

Ming Lingchuan remained calm, picked up his teacup, took a sip of the spiritual tea, and said indifferently.

"I understand!"

With the Sect Master's decision and the other Supreme Elders not objecting, Palace Master Qin nodded, took a deep breath, and announced, "Eight thousand top-grade spirit stones!"

At such a cost, nearly half of the Shenxiao Dao Sect's treasury will be emptied!
"Hehe! My Yuanyang Dao Sect is quite interested in this item. It costs 8,500 top-grade spirit stones."

A calm voice emanated from the private room of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect".

This time, the Yuanyang Dao Sect had a different person making the bid.

Clearly, this person holds a higher position and has greater authority.

“Brother Yuan! If it were an ordinary item, even a fourth-grade ‘Longevity Pill,’ I would give it to you! But since it involves this, I will only compete with you. Ten thousand!”

At this moment, Ming Lingchuan spoke softly, and his voice silenced the entire auction house.

"Supreme Master!"

Li Yunjing's heart pounded, and he felt his mouth go dry. Even such a powerful figure from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was personally involved in the competition, which showed just how precious this treasure was.

"Alas... What a pity! What a pity! Since Brother Ming has offered such an exorbitant price, our 'Yuanyang Dao Sect' concedes defeat!"

Even though he had failed, the important figure in the opposite compartment remained calm and spoke softly.

Throughout the entire process, this important figure remained calm and composed, regardless of victory or defeat, displaying the demeanor of a great man.

"Thank you so much, Brother Yuan, for your kindness!"

Ming Lingchuan smiled and replied. Both were supreme leaders of major sects in the Xuanmen, and also close allies. Since he had won the bid, he naturally had to be polite to the other party.

"Easy to say..."

The important figure from the Yuanyang Dao Sect responded with one sentence and then fell silent.

In the end, he successfully acquired this treasure for the price of 10,000 top-grade spirit stones!
This was also the most expensive item in this auction.

On the home turf of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", the prize indeed went to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

"Alright! This auction is now concluded! A hundred years from now, our 'Treasure Pavilion' will hold another one in a certain country of the Southern Heaven Continent. We hope that everyone will be able to attend then!"

Di Fanshuang concluded by saying this.

After the auction ended, the people of "Jubaolou" reopened the teleportation arrays on the second, third, and fourth floors, and also opened the main door on the first floor.

All the monks are now free to leave this place.

The end of the auction does not mean the matter is over.

At this moment, many Foundation Establishment cultivators showed a tense and cautious expression, and many people who had flaunted their wealth at the auction fled from the "Treasure Pavilion" in the first instant.

Because of wealth, killing can break out at any time!
Of course, this place of slaughter is definitely not the "City of Glory". In the city, the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" must ensure the safety of its guests for whatever reason.

However, once you leave the "City of Glory," if you are targeted by someone with ulterior motives, the journey back will likely be fraught with danger.

Many of those who didn't bid came here not for the auction, but for the killing!
The fastest way to get rich is to ambush and kill those wealthy cultivators.

After Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Fu Chao left "Jubaolou", many eyes, both openly and secretly, focused on them.

Especially some experts, upon sensing the cultivation levels of Li Yunjing and his companions, were filled with murderous intent!
Li Yunjing and his three companions were all cultivators at the first level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and each of them possessed immense wealth. The two female cultivators were also stunningly beautiful women.

Low cultivation level, beautiful female cultivator, and massive wealth – these three factors already lead to certain death!
"How to do?"

Fu Chao's expression changed, and he said in a low voice, "Looking for my brother?"

"Need not!"

A cold glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes as he coldly said, "Go back to the inn and rest for three days! We'll set off after three days! What are we doing with all these powerful weapons we have?"

"If we encounter robbers, we'll unleash our weapons and wipe them all out!"

"They made up for the wealth we had!"

Upon hearing Li Yunjing's words, Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Fu Chao all turned cold and nodded.

In these three days, Li Yunjing and his team will need to digest what they have gained, transform it into combat power, and wreak havoc on all sides!

Given the patience of these cultivators, they certainly won't have gone far in three days.

At that time, a brutal battle is inevitable!

"Alright! You guys go back first! I'm going to find my older brother and get a few powerful weapons for self-defense! Then I'll see who dares to mess with me."

Fu Chao chuckled sinisterly.

"Alright! Be careful! Although no one should make a move in the 'City of Glory,' we still need to be wary of fools!"

Before Fu Chao left, Li Yunjing gave him many instructions.

"Hahaha! I will!"

Fu Chao laughed heartily, feeling a warmth in his heart. This was truly his good brother!
Watching Fu Chao leave and disappear around the street corner, Li Yunjing led Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi back to his rented courtyard.

As for those stalkers, Li Yunjing simply sneered and paid them no further attention.

After returning to their residence, Li Yunjing and the others began to take stock of their supplies and redistribute the treasures.

Li Yunjing would not hesitate to give Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi whatever they wanted. Half an hour later, the three of them made proper arrangements and then went into seclusion to refine their treasures.

Over the course of three days, Li Yunjing familiarized himself with all the magical artifacts he could use, and even refined the Blood Sword, a treasure he had captured.

After finishing all this, Li Yunjing began to meditate and practice his Qi cultivation. He also tried to use his mind to communicate with the depths of his consciousness, hoping to draw out more thunderous power.

However, no matter what methods Li Yunjing used, the hidden energy in his sea of ​​consciousness remained unmoved and did not obey his commands at all.

This mysterious sea of ​​lightning seemed to exist independently of Li Yunjing's sea of ​​consciousness. No matter what, those powerful forces could not be used by Li Yunjing.

This left him staring helplessly into the depths of his consciousness, sighing in despair.

Since he couldn't fully draw out the power within his sea of ​​consciousness, Li Yunjing gave up on further researching its energy. Instead, he sat in his room and entered into deep meditation once more, pondering various cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities...

As he absorbed and exhaled the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, a dense spiritual energy gathered around Li Yunjing, swirling around him.

These spiritual energies, drawn by Li Yunjing's "Five Thunder Orthodox Method," gradually condensed into long dragons that entered his body.

Li Yunjing used everything he could get his hands on.

Inside the entire secluded cultivation room, the "Spirit Gathering Array" was fully activated. Li Yunjing even began using high-grade spirit stones to activate the array, all in order to frantically absorb spiritual energy and refine his body.

There were also many spiritual fruits and medicines that Li Yunjing consumed without any cost. The room where Li Yunjing lived was almost comparable to a blessed land.

He was surrounded by thick white mist, the spiritual energy almost vaporized.

Li Yunjing has resources and is willing to invest, so his cultivation is naturally fast!

During the past six months, Li Yunjing has not been idle. His cultivation level has long been stabilized and has made rapid progress.

Now, through three days of intensive training, he has saved at least several years of hard work. Moreover, Li Yunjing has successfully completed the second volume of the "Five Thunder Orthodox Method" and has thoroughly mastered the further application of thunder magic.

The lightning power stored in Li Yunjing's body, after being condensed, could now form small snakes flashing with electricity on Li Yunjing's palm.

These small snakes formed from lightning, driven by Li Yunjing's will, changed constantly in his hands according to the operation of the "Five Thunder Orthodox Method," sometimes forming lightning swords, sometimes lightning blades, lightning shields, lightning arrows... all sorts of true energy shapes.

Having mastered the second step of the Five Thunder Orthodox Method, Li Yunjing's internal true essence was already powerful enough, and a large amount of energy began to surge wildly within his body.

A tremendous amount of energy surged into Li Yunjing's meridians, flesh, bones, internal organs, and even his sea of ​​consciousness. This energy directly and forcefully broke through the bottleneck of the second level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, propelling Li Yunjing into the next realm.

(End of this chapter)