Mortal: From a Chaotic Star Sea to a True Immortal

Amidst the bustling crowd, Wei Fang, dressed in black and wearing a mask, found his seat and sat down.

Occasionally, divine senses would sweep across the surroundings, presumably as people in the vicinity were sizing each other up.

"Fortunately, I've been on good terms with Wang Yuan for a long time and we can be considered friends. Otherwise, I would have been running around Tianxing City like a headless fly trying to get the information I needed."

Wei Fang learned from Miaoyin Gate that Liulian Palace was preparing to hold an auction in Tianxing City.

After obtaining the supplies he needed, he made a special trip down the mountain to attend the auction.

"The Extreme Yang Sect, entrusted by the Six Linked Palaces, has actually put up five Ascending Dragon Pills for auction this time. These pills are perfect for my current breakthrough, so I must buy one no matter what."

Wei Fang closed his eyes in deep thought, quietly waiting for the auction to begin.

"Ahem, quiet...!"

A deep, resonant voice echoed throughout the venue, drowning out all the other noises around it.

"I am Xu Sheng of Baishui Tower. I believe many fellow Daoists recognize me. This auction held by the Six Connected Palaces is being managed by my Baishui Tower. Now, I hereby declare the auction officially open!"

After he finished speaking, a maid in the Qi Refining stage presented a tray, which he waved and accepted.

Brushing away the handkerchief revealed an object radiating four colors, its spiritual energy fluctuations truly astonishing.

"Let me introduce this first item: a set of Four Symbols Black Tortoise Formation flags crafted by the Qingyang Sect!"

Wei Fang's eyes widened; as a complete novice participating in such an auction for the first time, he was truly amazed.

It seems that what is described in the book is far from even a fraction of what is described.

As far as he knew, the Four Symbols Black Tortoise Formation was capable of withstanding a full-force attack from a Nascent Soul stage cultivator.

If it were a Core Formation cultivator, they wouldn't be able to break through this formation in just a few days and nights.

Wei Fang was truly amazed by the sheer extravagance of the very first item up for auction.

The auction is still ongoing.

"The Qingyang Sect is renowned throughout the Star Sea for its array formations. By sheer chance, we have acquired a set of these formations. Fellow Daoists who are interested can prepare to bid. The starting bid is 15,000 spirit stones! Each bid must be at least 500 spirit stones."

A cacophony of sounds could be heard around Wei Fang.

Many more were communicating with each other using their divine senses.

"Wow, this Four Symbols Black Tortoise formation truly lives up to its reputation as a high-level formation. Judging by the looks of it, it would cost at least 2 spirit stones to buy, which is beyond our reach. Let's just watch the excitement first."

"That's right. This thing isn't meant for Foundation Establishment cultivators like us. It's enough to serve as a protective array for small and medium-sized sects. I guess it'll be the Core Formation experts who will eventually have to use it."

……

Wei Fang withdrew his divine sense and pondered to himself, "The young master of Qingyang Sect will die at the hands of the Yuan Yao sisters. Zi Ling has been born for several years now, and it seems that the old demon will definitely arrive at the Chaotic Star Sea within a few decades."

"The Qingyang Sect's formation is truly extraordinary, possessing unique features. I might have to make a deal with Yuan Yao to replicate it later."

Ultimately, the item was bought by a Core Formation cultivator on the second floor for 1 spirit stones.

Although Wei Fang coveted the item, he ultimately gave up bidding.

Although I had nearly 50,000 spirit stones in hand, I had to spend the money wisely, so I had to miss out on this opportunity.

Apart from the first item which was quite eye-catching, most of the remaining items were suitable for use during the Foundation Establishment stage.

Occasionally, there might be one or two precious items, such as materials from demonic beasts or materials for magical artifacts.

The price often ranges from several hundred to several thousand to nearly ten thousand.

Wei Fang also bought some rare items such as spirit fruits and spirit teas, as he has always been fond of this kind of thing.

Those items that make it to auction are all rare and high-end goods.

After more than an hour, Wei Fang finally heard about the appearance of the Dragon Ascension Pill, and his eyes became eager.

"Ahem, the next item for auction is five Ascending Dragon Pills, acquired from the Extreme Yang Sect!"

Xu Sheng took the tray and said, "As a subordinate force of the Wanfa Sect, the Jiyang Sect's alchemy skills are well-known. I imagine many fellow Daoists have also taken the pills they have refined."

"You should all know a little about the Rising Dragon Pill. If you don't, I will explain it to you later."

"This pill is made from the inner core of a level-five demon beast, the Wind Demon Beast, along with many rare spiritual herbs, and it takes a month to refine just one batch. The materials alone are rare in the Inner Sea, making its effects even more powerful."

Xu Sheng surveyed the crowd, many of whom were whispering amongst themselves, while others had gleaming eyes. He then nodded in satisfaction and said, "This pill is designed for Foundation Establishment cultivators to break through to the next level."

"Those below the mid-Foundation Establishment stage who take this pill will break through their cultivation level in less than half a month. Those in the mid-to-late Foundation Establishment stages only need to take one pill when they encounter a bottleneck and refine it through meditation; in eight or nine out of ten cases, the bottleneck will be overcome!"

"Each of these miraculous pills will be auctioned individually, with a starting price of 1300 spirit stones. Each bid must be at least 100 spirit stones!"

……

As soon as this person finished his introduction, many Foundation Establishment cultivators around him began to get restless.

Some people may also become absent-minded and look pale.

It's likely due to insufficient preparation caused by not receiving prior notice.

"I'll offer 1400; Li is determined to get this Rising Dragon Pill!"

"I'll pay 1500!" "1700!"...

"2800!"

After observing the surrounding atmosphere and thinking for a moment, Wei Fang decided to take a picture of the first one.

Otherwise, the price will only go higher as time goes on, and competing will come at a greater cost.

This tactic is called striking first!

As expected, the remaining few sold for at least 3400 spirit stones each.

……

For a brief moment after Wei Fang's bid, the room fell silent, and many eyes turned to look at him. Some of these eyes were clearly hostile.

"2850." After a short while, another person quoted a price.

Judging from his expression, he seemed quite hesitant.

That's quite a price! Renting a cave dwelling on the 40th to 49th floors of the Holy Mountain for a hundred years would only cost this much, and this is just for a single pill!

"3100!" Wei Fang calmly called out a number that seemed completely unmoved.

No one else bid, and with a final hammer fell, the Dragon Ascension Pill belonged to Wei Fang. He breathed a long sigh of relief.

For the rest of the time, Wei Fang stayed in his seat, waiting for the day's auction to end so he could exchange the pills.

I also wanted to watch the spectacle and broaden my horizons. There were quite a few strange and unusual items being auctioned, most of which I had never heard of before.

Although there were many good items at the auctions in the following days, they were no longer what Wei Fang was eager for.

Spending too many spirit stones at once is not good, as it makes you an easy target for others.

……

Back in his cave, Wei Fang picked up the misty pill in his hand, shook his head, and said, "All the talismans I made this year were for nothing."

He then sat cross-legged, swallowed the pill, and began meditating to refine it.

Two months passed quietly.

After Wei Fang completely refined the last trace of medicinal power in his body, he nodded in satisfaction as he felt the thick, sticky spiritual energy within him.

"Although the expense was considerable, this pill truly lives up to its reputation as a renowned elixir of the righteous sects. It can save me ten years of arduous cultivation. These three thousand spirit stones were well spent!"

The more Wei Fang felt the allure of drugs, the more he missed the person on the other side of the Chaotic Star Sea.

I envy their incredible opportunity to cook whatever they want to eat.

Thinking about what good things to trade with the old demon, since this guy had an endless supply of top-grade pills.

Wei Fang also wants freedom regarding elixirs.

Although he possessed outstanding spiritual roots, he was still no match for true celestial spiritual roots.

If there are no great opportunities after the Core Formation, it will only take a few decades for the old demon to overtake him.

It's fleeting.

……

I specifically started reading this book because I wasn't satisfied with watching the anime. Therefore, the character's personality, as well as the characters and environment in the story, are primarily based on the anime.

The original author, Old Demon, was... a bit ruthless; I hope everyone understands.