System Auction Shop, I'll sell out across all realms!

Lin Tian's voice was clear and resolute as he announced the auction rules.

"Zhenjing Dengwang Pill, mid-grade sixth rank, starting bid: 100,000 spirit stones."

"Each bid increase must be no less than one thousand spirit stones."

"The auction is now open!"

One million.

It's Duan Yan, the Holy Son of the Ten Thousand Beasts Manor!

As soon as he opened his mouth, he immediately increased the starting price tenfold.

The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.

One million spirit stones is an astronomical figure that a low-level cultivator could not earn in several lifetimes.

Let alone not being able to come up with a million, even if they could, no one would dare to rob the Ten Thousand Beasts Manor.

Before Duan Yan's voice had faded, another voice faintly sounded from the VIP room next door.

Two million.

It was Lu Chenzhou, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

His tone was calm and indifferent, as if he were talking about two million, or just two spirit stones.

But that confidence was suffocating – the Heavenly Sword Sect would never lose to anyone.

Duan Yan's face instantly turned ashen, as if he had been slapped in the face in public.

He clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles turning white, and stared intently at the VIP room of the Heavenly Sword Sect through the crystal window.

He could imagine that Lu Chenzhou must be completely calm at this moment, and might even be mocking him for overestimating his abilities.

"Three million!" Duan Yan gritted his teeth and raised the price, his voice full of ruthlessness.

"Three and a half million." Lu Chenzhou remained unhurried.

"Four million!" Duan Yan completely lost control, his voice rising, his anger undisguised.

"Four and a half million." Lu Chenzhou's tone remained as steady as a mountain.

Prices skyrocketed, five million...

Every price increase felt like a heavy blow to everyone's hearts.

The ordinary cultivators were stunned, frozen in place, even forgetting to breathe.

Inside the VIP room, Duan Yan's chest heaved violently, like a trapped beast, his eyes filled with rage.

This is the southern part of Qingzhou, the territory of the Ten Thousand Beasts Manor!

Lu Chenzhou, an outsider from the Heavenly Sword Sect, dared to be so arrogant on his territory. It was a slap in the face to him and the entire Ten Thousand Beasts Manor!

But there was nothing he could do.

In terms of financial resources, the Ten Thousand Beasts Manor is far inferior to the Heavenly Sword Sect.

The Heavenly Sword Sect controls the sword-making business across the land, and countless sword cultivators desire a Heavenly Sword Sect sword.

Over the centuries, the sect's treasury has accumulated mountains of spirit stones and countless treasures.

The Ten Thousand Beasts Manor relies entirely on taming spirit beasts for its livelihood.

Raising a high-level spirit beast from cub to adulthood can take decades.

They simply cannot produce in large quantities, and their spirit stone income is slow and meager. Their resources are nowhere near those of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Duan Yan gritted his teeth and fiercely announced the price: "Six million!"

This represents the entire income of the Ten Thousand Beasts Manor over many years.

But he had no choice.

As long as we acquire this pill, we will gain another King-level ancestor. At that time, the Myriad Beasts Manor will be able to rival the Heavenly Sword Sect. This deal is worthwhile!

But as soon as he finished shouting, Lu Chenzhou's voice rang out again, even with a faint smile.

"Seven million."

That shout completely crushed Duan Yan.

Seven million.

If they were taken out, the Ten Thousand Beasts Manor's warehouse would be completely emptied, and the sect's operations would be in trouble.

Duan Yan stared intently at the Zhenjing Dengwang Pill on the tray, his eyes filled with resentment, anger, and frustration, his fists clenching and unclenching repeatedly.

In the end, he was too weak to lean back in his chair and closed his eyes.

You can't win by arguing, and you can't win by openly robbing.

But that doesn't mean he'll give up.

Duan Yan suddenly opened his eyes, a sinister sneer flashing in them.

This is Xuantian City, his territory.

So what if the Heavenly Sword Sect bought the elixir?

Once they left the city and entered the desolate mountains and wilderness of southern Qingzhou, they were left helpless and desperate.

Lu Chenzhou is only at the peak of the Divine Sea Realm, and Zhao Tieshan beside him is also at the same level. If they really fight, it's not certain who will live and who will die!

He turned to look at Zhao Tieshan, and the two exchanged a glance, understanding each other without saying a word.

No rush, we'll settle the score once we're out of the city.

Inside the VIP room of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Lu Chenzhou appeared calm, but inwardly he breathed a sigh of relief.

Seven million is not a small sum for the Heavenly Sword Sect, but they managed to acquire it in the end.

Shen Qingyi, standing behind him, also had a burning passion in her eyes.

If the Heavenly Sword Sect produces another King Realm expert, its position as the number one sect in Qingzhou will be completely unshakeable.

There was no further talk of raising prices.

Seven million spirit stones, like a towering mountain, crushed everyone into utter despair.

The minor factions on the second floor and the independent cultivators on the first floor all looked ashen-faced, too weak to even lift their heads.

VIP Room of Liuyun Sect.

Ye Zhou's face turned ashen, filled with deep regret.

He had just emptied the sect's coffers and spent 5.5 million to buy the Purple Gold Glazed Armor, thinking he had gotten a great deal.

But then, the Realm-Suppressing Pill, which could directly break through to the King Realm, appeared.

If he hadn't bought that armor, he could at least have used his spirit stones to participate in the bidding, and perhaps he would still have a chance.

But now, he doesn't even have the right to bid.

Resentment, regret, and helplessness—all sorts of emotions choked him, almost suffocating him.

Ye Yun stood aside, looking at her father's appearance, feeling a pang of sorrow, but unable to utter a single word of comfort.

Lin Tian stood on the auction stage, coldly observing the various reactions of everyone present.

He picked up the mallet, and the sound of it resonated calmly throughout the room.

"Seven million spirit stones, for the first time."

No one answered.

"Seven million spirit stones, for the second time."

Still, deathly silent.

"Seven million spirit stones, for the third time."

"make a deal!"

The crisp sound of the gavel falling sealed the deal.

Inside the VIP room of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Lu Chenzhou let out a long breath, and a relieved smile finally appeared on his lips.

Seven million? Worth it!

Lin Tian said calmly, "Congratulations to this fellow Daoist on winning the Zhenjing Dengwang Pill."

Sparse applause rose from the audience, mixed with envy, jealousy, and politeness, but mostly silence prevailed—a silence that didn't even qualify them to look up to the audience.

At that very moment, a system notification suddenly rang in Lin Tian's mind.

"Ding! The sixth-grade mid-level pill, the Realm-Suppressing Ascension Pill, has been sold for seven million spirit stones. The auction is complete!"

"100x return triggered! Congratulations, host, you have obtained a Tier 7 early-stage pill—the Primordial Chaos Heaven-Breaking Pill!"

[Primordial Chaos Heaven-Breaking Pill: Early Stage Seventh-Order Divine Pill]

[Effects: Rebuilds the foundation of cultivation, cleanses the original spiritual root, and enables a comprehensive leap in cultivation aptitude.]

[After taking it, the dantian expands three times, the meridians widen five times, and the purity of the spiritual root reaches perfection.]

[Regardless of how poor one's innate talent is, consuming this product will instantly elevate one to the ranks of geniuses.]

Lin Tian's eyelids twitched suddenly.

Six hundred and sixty-six. As expected, only after receiving a hundredfold return on a mid-grade sixth-tier item can one possibly break through the seventh-tier barrier!

More importantly, this is a divine pill that can defy the heavens and change one's aptitude!

In the fantasy world, talent is innate; one's physical constitution, spiritual roots, and physique are largely determined at birth.

At best, acquired elixirs can only barely compensate for the damage; they can never completely rewrite the situation.

But this Primordial Breaking Heaven Pill can actually turn mediocre people into geniuses, reshaping their cultivation foundation from the root!

The seventh-tier divine pill is indeed terrifyingly powerful.