That day, as the sky was just beginning to lighten, Huang Xiaolong and a few others left their small courtyard and headed towards the auction.

This auction was organized by the first Chamber of Commerce in the Demon Domain, the Eternal Commerce.

The Eternal Commerce and the Eternal Demon City were both controlled by the Wutian Demon Army.

The Wutian Demon Army was a legion under the Demon Ancestor Wutian back in the day. Although the Demon Ancestor Wutian had disappeared for many years, the Wutian Demon Army continued to exist, guarding the Demon Domain and the Eternal Demon City.

The army commander of the Wutian Demon Army was an ancient demon from the same era as the Demon Ancestor Wutian. After being subdued by the Demon Ancestor Wutian back then, he remained loyal, upholding the will of the Demon Ancestor Wutian, and awaited the emergence of the next Demon Ancestor.

It could be said that the Wutian Demon Army resembled the Netherworld King Organization in Hell.

Only a new Demon Ancestor was the true master of the Wutian Demon Army, as the army pledged allegiance solely to a new Demon Ancestor.

The Twelve Demon Venerables, despite being the strongest war generals under the Demon Ancestor Wutian back then and wielding supreme prestige in the Demon Domain, still could not command the Wutian Demon Army. Even the leading Demon Lord Xingtian among them had no such command.

Moreover, the army commander of the Wutian Demon Army was an ancient demon from the era of the Demon Ancestor Wutian, so the Twelve Demon Venerables all showed great respect towards this commander.

Hence, within the Eternal Demon City, even the Young Masters and Ancestors under the Twelve Demon Venerables did not dare to act wantonly.

As they proceeded to the auction, Huang Xiaolong and his companions frequently encountered squads of the Wutian Demon Army along the way.

These soldiers of the Wutian Demon Army, despite being mere soldiers, exuded an astonishing demonic aura—a fearsome aura forged through countless battles.

"It’s Gao Changran, the Liuming Sect’s Sect Leader!"

"That one, is that the mysterious black-haired young man?"

As Gao Changran was the Sect Leader of the Liuming Sect and a head of one of the ten major forces in the Beihai Domain, many recognized Gao Changran and soon identified Huang Xiaolong as well.

The crowd was surprised and engaged in discussion.

Upon seeing Huang Xiaolong, Gao Changran, and others approaching, the crowd gave way.

Ever since the Demon Ape Sect Young Master Wu Jingnan was killed and the recent incident at Thunder Beast Valley’s gates in the Eternal Demon City, the Liuming Sect had become an entity not to be provoked in the eyes of many.

Yet, many believed the Liuming Sect would soon face annihilation.

Some even claimed that once the auction concluded, Stone Ape Demon Venerable and Kuang Lei Demon Venerable would act against the Liuming Sect.

Thus, more people refrained from approaching the Liuming Sect, fearing a misunderstanding by Stone Ape Demon Venerable and Kuang Lei Demon Venerable.

Huang Xiaolong paid no attention to the crowd’s reactions.

Over an hour later, they arrived at the auction by the Eternal Commerce.

The square before the auction house was bustling with people, and countless Wutian Demon Army soldiers were stationed around.

Just as Huang Xiaolong and Gao Changran stepped onto the square and headed towards the auction house gates, a strong tremor resounded from afar.

"It’s Stone Ape Demon Venerable!" "And the Demon Ape Sect Master Zhao Chengyu!"

Following everyone’s gaze, Huang Xiaolong saw Stone Ape Demon Venerable, enshrouded in demonic qi, slowly approaching from afar. With each step, it seemed to strike deep in everyone’s heart, compelling them to worship.

Upon Stone Ape Demon Venerable’s arrival, as if intimidated by his fierce aura, the previously noisy square quieted instantly, making a pin drop audible.

The entire square seemed dominated by the sound of Stone Ape Demon Venerable’s footsteps.

Following closely behind Stone Ape Demon Venerable was the Demon Ape Sect Master Zhao Chengyu.

Although Zhao Chengyu’s aura was equally powerful, it seemed suppressed under the presence of Stone Ape Demon Venerable.

A Demon Ape Sect Ancestor stepped forward, whispered something to Sect Master Zhao Chengyu, who then turned his eyes like blades towards Huang Xiaolong’s direction, fixing his glance on Huang Xiaolong.

"Lord Demon Venerate, it’s Gao Changran of the Liuming Sect and his companions," Demon Ape Sect Master Zhao Chengyu said to Stone Ape Demon Venerable.

Stone Ape Demon Venerable immediately looked over, his gaze also falling on Huang Xiaolong, then at the four-headed Four Unlikes behind him, ignoring Gao Changran and Wang Fanning.

Stone Ape Demon Venerable’s eyes were like rotating demonic lights, radiating an intimidating brilliance, and under this demonic light, everyone felt as if they were thoroughly seen through.

The crowd was astonished.

However, Huang Xiaolong remained indifferent, gave a cold glance at Stone Ape Demon Venerable, and then turned to walk towards the auction house gate.

The Demon Ape Sect members were furious seeing Huang Xiaolong disdainfully ignore Stone Ape Demon Venerable and dared to proceed into the auction house without Stone Ape Demon Venerable’s command. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Kid, you’re insolent!"

"To see Lord Stone Ape Demon Venerable and dare not kneel in respect!"

Angered Demon Ape Sect Ancestors shouted, and two of them even struck a fierce palm towards Huang Xiaolong.

Both were Late Stage Ninth Level Emperor Peak Masters, and as they struck, heaven and earth turned dark, with countless demon clouds gathering high above.

Their attack conjured countless demon clouds, showing the terrifying extent of their demonic qi.

However, just as they struck, a Four Unlikes near Huang Xiaolong turned and casually pointed a finger. Others might not sense the power of this finger, but the Demon Ape Sect Ancestors’ expressions turned to terror as that finger’s power pierced through their palm force, shattering it, then ominously bore down on them at terrifying speed.

Seeing the finger power about to blast the two away, a cold snort suddenly rang out. Stone Ape Demon Venerable’s body swelled, his full demonic aura forming into a massive stone ape, his presence like an abyssal sea. Stone Ape Demon Venerable extended his hand, which grew larger, slashing down as a massive Demon Blade to sever the finger power.

The Four Unlikes’ finger power clashed against the massive Demon Blade with a metallic crash, hurling the Demon Blade away and continuing to hit the two Demon Ape Sect Ancestors, sending them flying like cut kites, while Stone Ape Demon Venerable himself was forced back repeatedly.

One step, two steps, three steps, four steps, he was driven back over a dozen steps.

"What?!"

Everyone looked on in disbelief.

Stone Ape Demon Venerable attempted to save the two Demon Ape Sect Ancestors, but even his intervention couldn’t change their fate of being blasted away heavily injured!

Some powerful figures of the Demon Clan shivered, fearfully gazing at the Four Unlikes behind Huang Xiaolong.

In the distance, an Ancestor with extremely strained relations with Gao Changran of the Liuming Sect trembled uncontrollably.

Stone Ape Demon Venerable’s demonic qi roiled endlessly, revealing no expression.

"Let’s go in," Huang Xiaolong said indifferently, entering the gates of the auction house.

The Four Unlikes, Gao Changran, and a few others followed closely behind.

This time, no Ancestor or disciple of the Demon Ape Sect dared to step in their way.