The auction venue was located in the center of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Those qualified to attend were either rich or noble, so the crowd was not very large.

Saint You Heng had arranged a separate private box for Su Han. Master Gong Ming had also personally set up a protective formation for it, one that could connect to the City Protection Formation to guarantee Su Han's safety.

Ye Chuanfeng, the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign, and Qin Wushuang were all in attendance this time. Gold Ingot was present as well. With such enemies gathered, it was only natural for Saint You Heng to take great pains to protect Su Han.

Led by a maidservant, Su Han entered the box first to avoid encountering anyone. As he was now a well-known figure with many enemies, all these precautions were taken to ensure his safety. Saint You Heng had truly gone to great lengths for him.

In front of the box was a massive crystal through which one could see the hall below. Of course, those outside could not see in, fully ensuring the guests' privacy. Such private boxes were costly to build; there were only ten in total, and the price for each was far beyond what an ordinary person could afford.

*Hmm?*

Su Han's expression shifted as he glanced toward the other private boxes. I sense several unfamiliar yet powerful auras, including some from experts of the Saint Realm. Clearly, the people seated in these private boxes have extraordinary backgrounds.

The auction was about to begin. After the guests in the private boxes entered, the other participants began to file in one by one.

The venue was semi-circular, constructed with rows of seats. The boxes were at the very rear and highest position, providing an excellent view.

Martial artists of distinguished status and formidable strength entered under the guidance of maidservants. They found their seats according to the number plates in their hands, and the process was free of any conflict.

When a familiar figure came into view, Su Han's gaze sharpened, his killing intent flaring.

Ye Chuanfeng!

Ye Chuanfeng stepped into the venue alone. The aura of his Supreme Realm Ninth Layer cultivation was immense, making him arguably the strongest individual present outside the private boxes. Dressed in a brocade robe, he wore a solemn and austere expression. He found his seat in the front row, sat down, and closed his eyes to rest, awaiting the start of the auction.

Su Han's trip to the East Sea had lasted less than four months in total, so Ye Chuanfeng had not changed much. Su Han, however, had undergone a massive transformation.

When he thought of his master, suppressed beneath Yaoguang Peak and enduring boundless pain, Su Han's gaze toward Ye Chuanfeng filled with icy killing intent. Unfortunately, he was in the private box, shielded by the formation, so Ye Chuanfeng could not sense it.

It's not that retribution is absent; its time has simply not yet arrived. One day, I will make you kneel before my master and apologize!

Su Han did not just want to kill Ye Chuanfeng; he wanted to avenge the terrible injustice his master was suffering. But to achieve that, he needed formidable strength.

The Supreme Realm is the minimum requirement. Without it, everything is just empty talk!

Soon, more familiar figures appeared—this time, not one, but two.

The Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign and Qin Wushuang arrived together. The Demon Sovereign, clad in a black robe, had a cold expression and a chilling aura. His demonic nature was so palpable that it kept others from daring to approach. Qin Wushuang, on the other hand, was as imposing as ever, like a great mountain that inspired awe and fear.

Though it had only been a few months, Qin Wushuang had broken through, advancing from the Supreme Realm Third Layer to the Fourth Layer.

Of all the grudges with the Qin Family, only you remain. Once I have slain you, I can finally eliminate my Heart Demon, and my martial path will be clear!

Su Han's gaze fell upon Qin Wushuang. From the Empress to the Qin Family, from Su Tian to Qin Wushuang, this blood feud had never ended. Now, the Empress was dead, the Qin Family was annihilated, Su Tian had been slain long ago, and even Wang Tianqing was dead. Of all the grudges and resentments, only Qin Wushuang remained.

Killing him would eliminate Su Han's Heart Demon and remove all his mental barriers, but slaying Qin Wushuang would not be easy.

Su Han was currently only at the Heavenly King Realm Sixth Layer. Compared to Qin Wushuang at the Supreme Realm Fourth Layer, the gap was immense. But Su Han was not in a hurry; time was on his side. He had gone from having his battle physique crippled to reaching his current realm in less than two years. Give him another year or so, and he was confident he could slay his enemies with his own hands.

Whether it was Qin Wushuang, the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign, or Ye Chuanfeng—they all had to die!

Killing intent surged in Su Han's heart, but he quickly suppressed it. Now was not the time for revenge. His main purpose this time was to bid for the Solar Gold.

"Gold Ingot is here!"

Suddenly, a commotion rippled through the crowd as a portly figure entered the venue under everyone's gaze. The newcomer was none other than Gold Ingot, the First of the Demon Slayer Sect's Seven Great Slaughter Stars.

Although Gold Ingot's strength was only at the Heavenly King Realm, he was the sixth-ranked prodigy on the Prodigy Rankings, with a status equivalent to that of a Saint Heir or an Emperor's Daughter. His appearance naturally drew both the attention and the sycophancy of many.

After all, even Ye Chuanfeng, a master at the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer, had fawned over the Tian Lou Saint like a groveling dog. It was no surprise, then, that other martial artists who saw Gold Ingot also hoped to curry favor with someone so influential.

Gold Ingot was different from ordinary assassins. Not only was he high-profile, but he was also a master of social graces. Instead of being cold and distant, he handled every interaction with a smooth diplomacy that put everyone at ease, much like a shrewd businessman.

Su Han's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Gold Ingot. The man's purpose for being here was obvious and not hidden at all, but Su Han could not guess what his move would be. It was important to remember that Saint You Heng and Master Gong Ming, two Saints, resided within Cang City. Trying to get past them to attack Su Han was a task as difficult as ascending to heaven.

However, Su Han did not relax his vigilance. The Demon Slayer Sect was the number one assassin organization in the Eastern Region. Who knew what kind of astonishing killing techniques they possessed? Though Su Han was not afraid, he would not be arrogant either.

No matter what tricks you have, if you dare to come, I dare to kill you. I will see the Demon Slayer Sect's Seven Great Slaughter Stars reunited in Hell!

Su Han's resolve to kill was firm, and he was already psychologically prepared for a decisive battle. After all, his conflict with the Demon Slayer Sect was already a death feud, so slaying Gold Ingot would change little.

Of course, any undercurrents would have to wait until after the auction. For now, the auction was the most important thing.

Soon, everyone was seated, and the auction was about to begin.

Su Han scanned the room and noticed that fewer than a hundred people were attending. The weakest among them were powerful experts of the Heavenly King Realm, a testament to the high caliber of the event, something far beyond the reach of the average person.

The auction was not hosted by Saint You Heng, but by a white-haired elder. The man wore a smile that exuded confidence and wisdom. He showed no fear, even when facing a crowd of powerful experts, a clear sign of his vast experience.

The elder offered a few brief opening remarks, and then the auction officially began.

"Today, there are a total of seventy-eight items up for auction. The first treasure to be bid on is the low-level Heaven Rank cultivation technique, the Five-Colored Golden Core Technique!"

As soon as the elder spoke, the crowd erupted in an uproar.

No one had expected that the very first item for auction would be a Heaven Rank cultivation technique.