High Martial Arts: Gains one point of health per second, sweeping across the heavens.

The clamor in the auction hall fell completely silent the moment Yan Huang appeared.

Yan Huang, dressed in a dark gold butler's robe, stood in the center of the auction stage.

Although the aura of a fifth-order transcendent being was not deliberately released, the majesty belonging to the steward of the Myriad Treasures Heavenly Court was like an invisible curtain pressing down on the entire venue.

The creatures that had been whispering to each other fell silent almost simultaneously, their breathing becoming lighter.

Even those fifth-tier transcendent beings sitting in the top-tier private rooms didn't dare to provoke him at this moment.

Yan Huang's gaze swept across the entire venue, his voice loud and steady:

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Wanbao Grand Gathering, held once every thousand epochs at the Wanbao Heavenly Court branch on Qinglan Island, officially opens today."

First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Huo Tian from Xuanxiao Giant Island for leading his distinguished delegation to Qinglan Great Island, adding luster to this grand event. This Wanbao Grand Event is destined to be recorded in history.

He paused for a moment, and then a round of enthusiastic applause erupted in the hall.

Meanwhile, the VIPs seated in the private boxes listened quietly, their eyes fixed on the auction stage.

Yan Huang continued, "This Wanbao Grand Gathering will include a special auction of Hongmeng Dao Fruits, totaling one hundred and eighty."

This is the largest number of Primordial Dao Fruits ever auctioned in a single session since the establishment of the Qinglan Branch of Wanbao Heavenly Court.

It is your good fortune to be able to attend this grand event.

The moment the words were spoken, the atmosphere in the entire venue seemed to ignite.

The eyes of those who had transcended worldly concerns all lit up.

One hundred and eighty Primordial Dao Fruits—the vast majority of them came specifically for these.

Originally, only five Primordial Dao Fruits were scheduled to be auctioned at this grand event, and they were worried that there would be too many bidders and not enough fruit to go around.

As a result, Wanbao Tianting suddenly announced an additional 180 coins, a several-fold increase.

For those who have been trapped in the third or fourth order for many years, this is nothing short of a stroke of good fortune.

Yan Huang raised his hand, quelling the commotion in the hall:

"Today's first round of auction is a special auction of Hongmeng Dao Fruits. A total of 180 fruits will be auctioned in 90 sessions, with two fruits in each session."

The first thirty will be settled in Chaos Crystals, and the remaining one hundred and fifty will be settled in Primordial Purple Qi. Please be prepared.

As he finished speaking, a dark golden pillar of light rose from the auction stage.

Two purple-gold fruits slowly emerged from the pillar of light. The surface of the fruits was covered with fine Dao patterns, and they emitted a warm aura that made the souls of all the transcendent beings in the entire venue tremble instinctively.

The first set of Primordial Dao Fruits has been auctioned.

In the top-tier VIP box No. 001, Su Jie leaned back in his chair, looking at the two familiar Primordial Dao Fruits on the auction stage through the light screen of the box, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

He just sent a message to Yan Huang, instructing him to arrange for the Hongmeng Dao Fruit to be auctioned in the first round.

Although Yan Huang was somewhat surprised, he did not ask any questions and did as he was told. Moreover, he was going to personally auction the items on the exhibition stage.

Su Jie had his reasons for doing this.

He had originally set his sights on several other items, intending to bid on them one by one after the Hongmeng Dao Fruit auction was completed.

But after reaching an agreement with Huo Qiling, he changed his mind.

The Black Abyss Sect, Blood Refining Sect, and Ten Thousand Gu Forest on Xuanxiao Giant Island together have at least several thousand second- or third-tier transcendent beings.

The resentment and karma they left behind after their fall were enough for him to feed the Myriad Souls Transformation Banner to a level far beyond its current state, and the soul essence reserves in the Soul Devouring Pearl also allowed him to calmly ignite the Eternal Flame.

With these, he no longer needed to spend Chaos Crystals to bid on items that temporarily boosted his combat power.

Instead of using it to buy unnecessary things, it's better to save it to charge the Taixu·Chenyao Shuttle.

That shuttle was his true trump card. As a limited edition ninth-tier aircraft with tens of millions of innate primordial purple qi, each charge cost an astronomical sum.

It's much more worthwhile to spend money on shuttles than at auctions.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and calmly focused his gaze on the auction stage.

The bidding for the first set of two Primordial Dao Fruits has begun.

"The starting bid is 60,000 Chaos Crystals, with each bid increment no less than 1,000."

As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, bids rang out one after another in the hall.

"Sixty-six thousand!"

"Sixty-seven thousand!"

"Seventy thousand!"

"Seventy-two thousand!"

The quotes came in a rapid, continuous stream, with almost no pauses.

Those detached individuals sitting in the ordinary seats argued heatedly, while the VIPs in the private boxes remained on the sidelines.

They knew the real competition hadn't even begun yet; the true test would be when the people from Xuanxiao Giant Island made their move.

Sure enough, when the price of the first set of Primordial Dao Fruits was pushed up to 80,000 Chaos Yuan Crystals, a calm voice came from a private room.

"Ninety thousand Chaos Crystals."

The entire venue fell silent for a moment.

Everyone's eyes turned in unison to the direction from which the voice came.

The price jump of 10,000 from 90,000 Chaos Crystals instantly brought those Transcendent beings who were still hesitating to their senses.

Meanwhile, in the top-tier VIP box number 001, Su Jie's smile deepened even more when he heard the price quote.

It’s just a good show.

Yan Huang stood on the auction stage, his face expressionless, but inside he was overjoyed.

The first set of two Primordial Dao Fruits started at 60,000, but in just a few breaths, the price had already been pushed up to 90,000, with an average price of 45,000 per fruit.

At a typical Wanbao Grand Event, the price of the Hongmeng Dao Fruit would at most be a little over 40,000. Sometimes, if you're unlucky, the Transcendent Ones who come to bid are relatively poor, and you can get it for 35,000.

But this is only the first group today, and the people from Xuanxiao Giant Island haven't even really exerted their strength yet, and they've already broken 50,000.

He has been the deacon for so many years and has presided over countless auctions. What kind of scene hasn't he seen?

But this is the first time it's happened that the opening act was so explosive.

Yan Huang's gaze swept across the entire venue without making a sound.

Those who had transcended the ordinary seats were already shaking their price increase signs until they were almost blurry, while those in the top-tier and bottom-tier private rooms hadn't even made a move yet.

Once they make a move, the price will skyrocket.

OK, great.

The transaction fees earned are secondary; the most important thing is Su Jie.

If he can auction off these Primordial Dao Fruits at a price that satisfies Su Jie, then a future relationship can be established.

The power behind Su Jie could easily provide even the slightest opportunity for him to break through the sixth-order barrier.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, and refocused his attention on the auction stage.

"Ninety thousand Chaos Crystals, for the first time."

"Anyone else bidding higher? Two Primordial Dao Fruits, each averaging 45,000, this is a rare opportunity, and the price will only go up!"

His voice carried just the right amount of persuasiveness, and his gaze swept over the seating area where people were still hesitating.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, another bid came from the regular seating area.

"One hundred thousand!"

Yan Huang's lips curved slightly, before he resumed his serious auctioneer demeanor:

"One hundred thousand coins, this fellow Daoist has bid one hundred thousand coins. Any higher bids?"

Another round of bidding has begun.

The price was pushed up from 100,000 to 120,000 before finally slowing down.

Ultimately, the first set of two Primordial Dao Fruits were sold for 120,000 Chaos Yuan Crystals, with an average price of 60,000 per fruit.

The moment Yan Huang brought down the gavel, a barely suppressed commotion arose in the hall.

Sixty thousand Chaos Crystals for one Primordial Dao Fruit—this price far exceeds most people's expectations.

Those who missed out had mixed feelings; some regretted being too slow, while others were already calculating how many to offer in the next group.

Yan Huang had already signaled for the second set of Hongmeng Dao Fruits to rise on the auction stage.

"Second group, two items, settled with Chaos Crystals. Starting bid: 60,000."

The bidding in the second group was far more intense than in the first group.

Those who had lost in the first group seemed to have their fighting spirit ignited, and their bids became extremely close from the very first round.

The price soared from 60,000 to 80,000, then from 80,000 to 110,000, and finally settled at 130,000.

The average price per piece is 65,000.

The third group, 135,000.

The fourth group, 138,000.

When the fifth lot was sold for 140,000, the atmosphere in the entire venue was completely ignited.

Those who had transcended worldly concerns had red eyes, and some even started whispering among themselves, discussing whether they should pool their money to film a set together.

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