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

Inside the Sword Pavilion of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Lu Chenzhou sat cross-legged on the top floor of the Sword Pavilion, his eyes closed, his aura surging like a tide.

He had already swallowed that Zhenjing Dengwang Pill.

Over three days, his aura surged from the peak of the Divine Sea Realm, breaking through the wall that had confined him for over a decade.

The spiritual energy within his body surged, and his meridians expanded.

An incredibly terrifying aura emanated from his body!

The aura of a king!

The area outside Jian Ge was packed with people.

Sect Master Shen Tianxing stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, but the tension in his eyes was unmistakable.

Shen Qingyi stood behind him, her fists clenched, her palms sweaty.

The elders stood in a row, and none of them spoke.

The disciples crowded in the square, craning their necks to look up at the top of the Sword Pavilion.

"boom--"

An invisible wave of energy exploded from the top of the Sword Pavilion and spread outwards.

The disciples with lower cultivation levels were shaken and staggered back several steps; some almost fell over.

Shen Tianxing remained motionless, but the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

Daoist Master has succeeded!

Lu Chenzhou opened his eyes.

The spiritual power within his body had increased more than tenfold compared to before, and even his divine sense had increased significantly.

He stood up, pushed open the door of the Sword Pavilion, and walked out.

Lu Chenzhou jumped down from the top of Jian Ge and landed in front of Shen Tianxing. He clasped his hands together and bowed deeply.

"Sect Master, I have not failed you."

Shen Tianxing reached out to support him, patted his shoulder, and said nothing.

Saying even one more word would be a waste of breath.

The disciples in the square were stunned for a moment, then erupted in chaos.

"Elder Lu has broken through!"

"King Realm! The second King Realm expert in the Heavenly Sword Sect!"

"Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit!"

Shen Qingyi stood in the crowd, looking at Lu Chenzhou's back, her eyes a little red.

The Heavenly Sword Sect has become the second force besides the Purple Cloud Pavilion to have two kings!

Shen Tianxing turned around and looked at the disciples in the square.

His voice wasn't loud, but everyone could hear it clearly.

"Go out and brag about it, the Heavenly Sword Sect is hosting a three-day banquet."

The cheers nearly lifted the roof off.

……

The news spread faster than the wind.

The spies of the five major sects in Qingzhou are spread all over the place. As soon as the results were released by the Heavenly Sword Sect, the news was already sent out.

Xuanbing Valley.

Xuanbing Valley is located in the northernmost part of Qingzhou, built on an ice field.

All the buildings in the valley are white, and the valley master, Li Hanshuang, sits in the council hall.

She was a woman who looked very young, with a slender and tall figure.

Her white hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her face was wrinkle-free, but the weariness in her eyes betrayed her age.

Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, and a scout stood before her, head bowed.

"Understood. You may leave."

The scout got up and left.

Li Hanshuang's fingers stopped, she leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.

Xuanbing Valley ranks last among the five major sects.

It's not because we lack the strength, it's because the location is bad.

The spiritual energy in the far north is thin and resources are scarce, so disciples cultivate much slower than those in other sects.

The reason they've been able to survive in this place until now is thanks to the formations left by their ancestors and the fact that their family owns a mine.

It wasn't that she didn't want to compete for that elixir; she just missed the opportunity.

Ugh!

"Valley Master," an elder beside him spoke cautiously.

"Should we send someone to the All-Heavens Auction House to see if they have it in the next auction...?"

"I'll go myself and bring back all the sect's spirit stones!"

Li Hanshuang's clear voice rang out, interrupting the elder.

"Judging from these auctions, the All-Heavens Auction House is definitely not simple."

"They might even be able to bring out higher-tier items in the next round, maybe even those seventh-tier items!"

"Our Xuanbing Valley absolutely cannot miss this!"

The old elder paused for a moment, then nodded.

……

Star Palace.

The Star Palace is located in western Qingzhou, built on a high mountain.

The dome of the main hall is engraved with a star map, and the hall master Lin Budong sits in the main seat.

He was a middle-aged man with a handsome face and a robust build.

He was wearing a dark blue brocade robe with a white jade belt around his waist.

Lu Chenzhou.

He had dealt with Lu Chenzhou before; Lu Chenzhou was a true veteran powerhouse.

He's been stuck at the peak of the Divine Sea Realm for over a decade; he should have broken through long ago.

All that's missing is the right opportunity.

That elixir was the key.

The Star Palace did not send anyone to the last auction.

It's not that I didn't want to go, it's that I simply missed it.

The auction had already started by the time the news reached me.

Furthermore, they truly did not expect that the Heavenly Auction House could produce such a heaven-defying elixir.

Is this still Qingzhou? Are you sure you didn't just come down from the sky to show off your wealth?

When Lin Budong heard the news, he crushed the teacup in his hand.

Lin Budong raised his head; the scouts were still inside the main hall, making no move.

"Is there anything else?"

"The Heavenly Sword Sect is hosting a three-day banquet, inviting guests from all directions."

"..."

"What are you pretending for? You've really made the Heavenly Sword Sect so arrogant."

Lin Buding gritted his teeth, his eyes gleaming with envy.

"The gift doesn't need to be too extravagant, and please don't include our names."

"Just find any iron sword and a fancy box to send over."

……

The scout responded and left.

Only Lin Budong and a few elders remained in the hall.

Lin Budong's expression was not good, and everyone could see it.

Shen Tianxing and he had been fighting for decades, the two of them chasing each other, neither willing to concede to the other.

Now that Lu Chenzhou of the Heavenly Sword Sect has broken through, this is great.

From now on, Star Palace will be overshadowed by Heavenly Sword Sect in the outside world...

This feeling is worse than being slapped in the face.

The Grand Elder cautiously began, "Lord of the Palace, the next auction..."

"I'll go." Lin Budong's tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

"Bring all the movable spirit stones from the storeroom."

"The Star Palace will not return empty-handed in the next round."

Lin Budong stood up, walked to the bottom of the dome, and looked up at the star map.

Now, even looking at this fifth-grade high-quality Star Creation Diagram, he felt somewhat displeased.

"What exactly is the All-Heavens Auction House?"

……

The central part of Qingzhou is the most prosperous area in the entire city.

Even the spiritual energy in the air is stronger than elsewhere.

This is where the most powerful force in Qingzhou is located—the Zixiao Pavilion.

The gate of Zixiao Pavilion is located on Zixiao Peak, a mountain that rises high into the clouds and is shrouded in purple mist all year round.

From a distance, it looks like a purple pillar supporting the sky.

Although the Heavenly Sword Sect now has two kings.

But in terms of foundation and resources, they still can't compete with Zixiao Pavilion.

Many people privately speculated that Zixiao Pavilion had powerful backers.

This saying has been around for decades and has never stopped.

The world Lin Tian is in is called the Xuanhuang Realm, and the area he is currently in is the Southern Region.

The Southern Region ranks third among the five major regions, neither the strongest nor the weakest.

The Southern Region is divided into ninety-nine major states, and Qingzhou is just one of them.

Qingzhou's strength ranks in the lower middle range among the ninety-nine major states; it is neither strong nor the weakest.

In the ninety-nine major states, the strongest ones have sages in charge, and experts at the Domain Realm are everywhere.

In weak areas, a single king can roam freely.

Qingzhou is stuck in the lower middle position, unable to go up or down.