An attendant presented a tray, lifted the red silk, and revealed a piece of Sun Gold the size of a baby’s fist.

Instantly, a radiant light illuminated the surroundings, as if sunlight were pouring in and brightening the entire venue. Everything was bathed in a Golden Glow, making the scene appear incredibly sacred. A rich aura of Sun Gold emanated from it, making everyone feel as if they were basking in the sun as a comfortable warmth spread through their bodies.

This piece of Sun Gold was irregularly shaped, entirely golden in color, and incredibly pure. It looked like a substance condensed from pure light, with noticeable differences from ordinary gold.

If an Artifact Refining Master were to mix in even a bit of Sun Gold powder, it would greatly enhance a Treasure Artifact. A piece of this size was enough to forge a Holy Artifact.

Holy Artifacts were incredibly precious. Only an Artifact Refining Master who had reached the Saint Realm could forge one. Saints themselves were as rare as a phoenix’s feathers, and Saint Realm Artifact Refining Masters were even rarer. This scarcity was what made Holy Artifacts so valuable.

Many Saint Realm Loose Cultivators didn’t possess a single Holy Artifact, which made Su Han’s ownership of three of them all the more astonishing.

"It really is Sun Gold! This item contains a rich aura of Sun Gold, perfect for crafting Pure Yang Holy Artifacts!"

"It’s indestructible, possessing the ultimate hardness and Yang properties. I may not be a Saint, but I am an Artifact Refining Master. If I could use this to forge a Holy Artifact and achieve Instant Sanctification in the process, it would be an incredible gain!"

"No way, I’m determined to get that piece of Sun Gold. It must be mine!"

As soon as the Sun Gold was revealed, everyone’s eyes lit up, and they grew eager and ready to pounce.

Watching this, Su Han’s brow furrowed slightly. It seemed getting his hands on the Sun Gold wouldn’t be so easy, but he was just as determined to obtain it.

"The starting bid is ten thousand!"

The white-haired elder spoke up. The starting price for the Sun Gold was the same as for the Five-Colored Golden Core Technique, but it appealed to a much wider audience. Thus, the moment the elder finished speaking, bids began to pour in one after another.

"Eleven thousand! Maybe I can get it for a steal!"

"A steal? In your dreams! Thirteen thousand."

"Fifteen thousand! That’s as high as I can go. I’ve emptied my entire savings."

The price of the Sun Gold skyrocketed, quickly surpassing the record set by the Five-Colored Golden Core Technique and continuing to climb.

"Sixteen thousand!" Gold Ingot called out, showing his interest as well.

"Twenty thousand!"

At that moment, a voice sharp as a drawn sword echoed from Box One. It was full of vitality, yet it felt as though invisible Sword Qi were piercing everyone’s eardrums, causing an unbearable, excruciating pain.

"It’s the Swordsaint!" The guest in Box One hadn’t used a voice modifier, so his identity was quickly recognized.

The Swordsaint belonged to no sect or faction. He was a Loose Cultivator, but also a formidable Sword Cultivator who roamed the Eastern Region alone with his sword, leaving legends in his wake. No one had expected him to be traveling nearby, let alone attending this auction.

The crowd was stunned by his presence, and the bidding ground to a halt. As for why the Swordsaint would want the Sun Gold, the reason was simple: he possessed the Great Sun Sword Body, a Special Physique that grew more powerful by absorbing solar energy. The Great Sun Sword Body was ranked ninety-eighth on the list of Special Physiques, placing it among the top one hundred most powerful constitutions. This piece of Sun Gold, with its rich aura of Sun Gold, was the perfect item for him.

The high price of twenty thousand, coupled with the Swordsaint’s unspoken deterrence, made the other bidders fall silent. Even Gold Ingot backed down. Evidently, while the Demon Slayer Sect was powerful, someone of his status still didn’t dare to openly compete with the Swordsaint.

The venue was quiet for a long time. Just when everyone thought no one else would dare to challenge the Swordsaint, Su Han’s voice rang out again.

"Twenty-five thousand!" Su Han went all in, bidding all the Supreme Grade Spirit Stones he had left.

This piece of Sun Gold was the key to his Great Luo Golden Body. He couldn’t let it go to anyone else—not even a Saint.

"Who’s in Box Nine? Daring to compete with the Swordsaint... could it be another Saint?" Hearing Su Han’s bid, the crowd was shocked. Their gazes shot toward his private box as they speculated on the identity of the big shot inside.

"An ordinary Saint is no match for the Swordsaint; he’s already killed three of them. For this person to still compete, knowing the Swordsaint is in Box One, means they are either ignorant or supremely confident."

The Swordsaint was not someone to be trifled with. While he was unaffiliated with any faction, that also meant he had no ties or burdens. Combined with his astonishing Combat Power, even the major powers didn’t dare to offend him.

The crowd erupted into animated discussion, their gazes shifting between Box One and Box Nine, eager to see how these two titans would clash.

However, to everyone’s surprise, Box One remained silent after Su Han’s bid.

The Swordsaint gave up?

The audience was utterly astonished. They couldn’t fathom the secret behind his silence, nor could they guess the identity of the powerful figure in Box Nine who could make even the Swordsaint back down.

"Congratulations to the guest in Box Nine for successfully acquiring the Sun Gold!" After a long pause, the white-haired elder’s gavel fell, sealing the item’s ownership. The audience, however, was left somewhat dazed and full of questions.

The Swordsaint... Su Han’s eyes narrowed as he glanced toward Box One. He didn’t know why the man had stopped bidding, but a vague sense of unease settled over him, like the oppressive calm before a storm. The Swordsaint travels far and wide, with no fixed home. Is his appearance in Cang City a coincidence, or is there another reason?

Su Han grew vigilant, but he had, at the end of the day, successfully obtained the Sun Gold. Soon, a staff member delivered it directly to his box, handing it to him ahead of schedule. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Holding the Sun Gold, he felt its rich aura of Sun Gold create a tingling sensation in his palm, urging him to absorb and begin its Refinement. However, Su Han resisted the impulse and stored the Sun Gold in his Bronze Ring.

The Refinement of the Sun Gold required uninterrupted time. With the auction still ongoing, he couldn’t simply begin his seclusion in the private box. He had to wait until the event concluded, the various experts had departed, and everything had settled down. Otherwise, any disturbance would, at best, waste all his efforts and, at worst, lead to Demonification.

So far in this auction, Su Han had successfully acquired the Demon God’s hand bone and the Sun Gold, spending all thirty thousand of his Supreme Grade Spirit Stones in the process.

The auction was now nearing its end. The last few treasures were each more precious than the one before, but their appeal depended on the specific bidder. No one was wealthy enough to buy everything that caught their eye.

Finally, all seventy-seven auction items had found new owners. It was time for the grand finale to take the stage.

The atmosphere in the venue shifted subtly. Everyone sat up straighter, their gazes burning with anticipation, eager to see what kind of treasure would be the final item of the auction.

This time, no attendant was needed. The white-haired elder personally retrieved a crystal bottle from his Storage Ring.

However, the final treasure was not the bottle itself, but what was inside it.

"My goodness, it’s Marrow-Cleansing Holy Water!"