Chapter 489: Chapter 443: Heavenly Grade Cultivation Technique

Jiang Yuebai did not tell the female ghost that she had the Merfolk Pearl which could restore the Divine Soul. She decided to wait and see.

There are no Merfolk in the Azure Dragon Realm, and Jiang Yuebai was unsure if other realms had Merfolk. If not, the rarity of the Merfolk Pearl would far exceed the Yellow Springs Flower and the Three Paths River Water.

The reason the Yellow Springs Flower and Three Paths River Water are rare is that they are located on the road to the Netherworld.

In the Earth Spiritual Realm, Merfolk are envoys of the Netherworld, and to go there one must pass through the Merfolk Country. Hence, few Ghost Cultivators can go to the Netherworld through the Merfolk Country and then return.

For this reason, the Earth Spiritual Realm does not have Yellow Springs Flowers or Three Paths River Water.

But it’s different in the Azure Dragon Realm. There is no Merfolk blocking the road to the Netherworld here, making it treacherous but still possible for capable Ghost Cultivators to reach the road, pick Yellow Springs Flowers, and collect Three Paths River Water.

As long as they escape before the Netherworld’s laws take effect, they won’t have their souls scattered or forced to reincarnate. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

The auction proceeded on schedule, no different from auctions in other places.

The auction started with relatively rare materials from Ghost Dao and Demon Dao, such as Undissolving Bones from thousand-year zombies, scales from Golden Core Stage Black Demon Dragons, and Black Blood Profound Essence found only in Black Demon Mountain.

The auction was settled with Spirit Stones or Demon Stones, similar to Spirit Stones, generated in areas where Demonic Qi gathers, containing Demonic Qi within.

The Yellow Springs Flower was the seventh auction item, starting at a price of ten thousand top-grade spirit stones or Demon Stones for one flower, and five flowers were sold together.

The competition was fierce, and finally reached ninety-eight thousand for one flower. Jiang Yuebai told the female ghost serving her nearby that she could offer five thousand incense money, and the ghost immediately went back to discuss with the steward.

Incense money is harder to acquire than Spirit Stones and Demon Stones. Although five thousand incense money is not a huge amount, compared to the easy-to-get Spirit Stones and Demon Stones, the people from Spring Boudoir were obviously more willing to accept incense money.

In the end, Jiang Yuebai successfully acquired five Yellow Springs Flowers.

After auctioning a Hundred Ghosts Locking Yin Robe and a Demon Flame Saber, the final item of the day was brought up, a blood-colored jade token engraved with a Demon Dragon.

"This is a Demon Dao Cultivation Technique discovered in the ruins of an ancient Demon Cultivator’s Great Power within Black Demon Mountain. Its grade is hard to define, called ’Demon Dragon Transformation,’ and according to Spring Boudoir’s appraisal, if cultivated to completion, its power can reach Heavenly Grade level..."

"Heavenly Grade!!"

Exclamations filled the room, and Jiang Yuebai heard a series of audible gasps.

In the Upper Realm, Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow Four Grades of Cultivation Technique are common; Mystic Grade and Yellow Grade can be found in library pavilions everywhere. Earth Grade Cultivation Techniques must be obtained through auctions or within Sects.

Only Heavenly Grade Cultivation Techniques are the core techniques of major sects, only passed on to elite disciples within the sect, and never circulated outside.

Finding Heavenly Grade Cultivation Techniques outside of Sects is as hard as ascending to the heavens.

The "Dragon Herding Song" Jiang Yuebai possessed was only a Mystic Grade High-Level Melody. She later learned that it was a basic technique from Fulong Sect, widely available outside in similar melodies.

The "Green Dragon Spear Technique" was Earth Grade High-Level, originating from True Martial Immortal Sect. The Heavenly Interence Sect’s First and Second Grade techniques would likely only reach Earth Grade low to middle level in the Azure Dragon Realm.

Jiang Yuebai had never encountered Heavenly Grade Cultivation Techniques, so she didn’t know if the "Five Elements Returning to Truth Skill" could reach Heavenly Grade.

Of course, there are techniques stronger than Heavenly Grade, but they’re not something ordinary cultivators dare dream of. If one can obtain a complete Heavenly Grade Cultivation Technique, it’s possible they could smoothly undergo Divinity Transformation and Refining Void, with just a bit of good fortune.

The beautiful female ghost on the auction stage paused for a moment, waiting for the uproar below to subside, and then continued, "Please remain calm, everyone. Our Spring Boudoir has always been honest and does not deceive. Therefore, regarding this technique, I must make things clear in advance."

"To enter the cultivation, you need a drop of Demon Dragon Essence Blood. For the first layer you need Demon Dragon Scale, for the second layer Demon Dragon Skin, for the third layer Demon Dragon Blood, and so on. The further you advance, the harder it is to obtain the materials required. For the ninth layer, you need a complete Dragon Soul. The higher the grade of the Demon Dragon, the better the effect of cultivating this technique."

"If it’s just an ordinary Demon Dragon, the power of this technique falls far short of Heavenly Grade. I ask everyone to think carefully before bidding, and not to regret it afterward. Once Spring Boudoir’s items are sold, they are non-refundable."

In an instant, everyone below calmed down, quietly contemplating.

"Can only Demon Dragons be used? What if an Envoy Dragon is used for cultivation?"

From a second floor box opposite the auction stage, a deep and raspy voice suddenly spoke, immediately drawing many gazes towards it.

Jiang Yuebai and Lu Nanzhi also leaned to look towards the second floor from the pillar’s side.

The female ghost on the auction stage smiled and responded, "According to Spring Boudoir’s Cultivation Technique Appraiser, any member of the Dragon Clan is acceptable; however, this technique is domineering and follows the Demon Dao path. It is more suitable. If you really manage to capture a Winged Dragon for cultivation, the technique can reach the Divine Power Level. Well, the starting price is one million top-grade spirit stones or Demon Stones."

"Two million!"

"Two and a half million!"

"Three million!"

Jiang Yuebai couldn’t help but shake her head, thinking that these people were incredibly wealthy, and as for who was in the second-floor box, they boldly dared to covet Ao Juan.

Most of the cultivation techniques in the Azure Dragon Realm are related to dragons. If not for Dragon Shepherds needing living dragons and cultivating Dragon Clan themselves, Azure Dragon Realm’s dragons may have faced extinction, like those in the Earth Spiritual Realm.

"Anan, is there anything you need to buy?"

The auction continued, but Jiang Yuebai, due to her financial situation, had lost interest.

Lu Nanzhi considered and said, "I’ll see if there’s a Sword Dao Cultivation Technique, but I’m short on money, afraid I can’t afford anything."

Jiang Yuebai replied, "It’s okay, I still have some incense money and Spirit Stones, and some unused materials. If you find something you like, we can pool together, and you can repay me when you earn more."

Lu Nanzhi nodded affirmatively.

Jiang Yuebai continued watching the auction, initially thinking it would take a long time, but the person in the second-floor box suddenly bid five million to fifty million, causing the entire venue to fall silent.

Once the auction ended, Jiang Yuebai paid the fees and received her five Yellow Springs Flowers.

People needing free trade stayed on the Spring Boudoir’s first floor, where everyone wore masks and cloaks, appearing identical from the outside, differentiated only by their number tags.

Jiang Yuebai found the number of the person selling Three Paths River Water on the light curtain above the hall and went straight to them.

"Hey, Daoist friend, I have what you need, but its value far exceeds the bottle of Three Paths River Water you have in hand. Do you have anything else for the trade?"

Jiang Yuebai lowered her voice, sounding like a man.

That person bowed their head in thought for a moment, transmitting telepathically, "What does the Daoist friend need?"

"It depends on what you’re willing to give." Jiang Yuebai chuckled, "My item, no matter how severe your Divine Soul damage, can perfectly restore it."

That person tensed up and hesitated for a moment before transmitting, "You saw the value of ’Demon Dragon Transformation’ earlier. There’s actually another layer within the ruins of that Demon Cultivator’s Great Power. There’s a highly formidable and concealed Dragon Clan restriction. I discovered it by chance and planned to explore myself. Now... I can take you there."

"I feel like you’re trying to lure me out and kill me for my treasures." Jiang Yuebai said bluntly.

The person abruptly lifted their head, their mask concealing their expression, but there was a hint of urgency in their eyes.

"I swear I won’t deceive you. I can take an oath or sign a backlash contract. I can... I’ll give you one of my self-cultivated Earth Grade Cultivation Techniques as a deposit, how about that?"

Jiang Yuebai could tell this person desperately needed something to repair their Divine Soul. After some thought, she said, "I have a friend coming along."

"Alright, I’ll only lead you two to the entrance. Once the transaction is complete, the contract is void."

Jiang Yuebai discussed it with Lu Nanzhi, who thought taking the risk was acceptable, so she went back and signed a contract with that person. If she violated any agreement terms within the contract, the contract would backfire, severely damaging her Divine Soul.

There was still risk involved, such as once the transaction was finished, the contract voided, the person could have murderous intentions afterward.

To address this, Jiang Yuebai had already devised a plan while discussing with the person. Even if they couldn’t access that cave dwelling, she could still bring Lu Nanzhi out unharmed.

The person said they had some matters to attend to and left the Cultivation Technique Jade Scroll with Jiang Yuebai as a deposit, arranging to meet Jiang Yuebai at the Dragon Bone Gorge entrance in the northwest of Black Demon Mountain in one day’s time.