"Two million second-grade Yuan Stones!"

The starting price for Yan Body Break Mountain Power and Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor was announced, and the Business Alliance Hall suddenly fell silent, leaving many in a daze.

The price of two million second-grade Yuan Stones was truly shocking, beyond the limits of most people in the hall, and the highest starting bid in the auction thus far. Even the starting prices for Sword Heart Crystal Scale Fruit, Five Elements Pills, and the Washing Dragon Ring storage ring did not exceed seven hundred thousand second-grade Yuan Stones.

However, after a moment of amazement, upon regaining their composure, the crowd felt the starting price was reasonable. The combination of Yan Body Break Mountain Power and Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor offered significant benefits to any Martial Artist.

Moreover, upon reaching the fifth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, the cultivation technique becomes fundamental for a Martial Artist, affecting their entire life, while Spiritual Medicine is only useful temporarily. The impact on a Martial Artist cannot be compared between the two.

Putting down his teacup, Luo Feng displayed a smile. The starting price of two million second-grade Yuan Stones surprised him a bit, but, unlike before, he now wished for the bidding to soar higher and higher since all the Yuan Stones acquired in the auction would be his wealth.

Faced with the sky-high price of two million second-grade Yuan Stones, the atmosphere turned cold, and the hall fell into temporary silence.

Elder Qian, unfazed by the awkward silence, did not attempt to enliven the atmosphere as he did before. He was well aware of the allure of Yan Body Break Mountain Power and Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor. Not only Tempering Body Martial Artists, but all Spiritual Rotation Realm Martial Artists cannot resist such temptation; some might even bankrupt themselves to obtain these treasures.

After all, in this world where strength reigns supreme, wealth is merely fleeting.

The awkward silence did not last long. In the audience, a middle-aged Martial Artist with a date-like complexion stared at the Yan Body Break Mountain Power secret manual and Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor on the jade platform, took a deep breath, and shouted, "Two million one hundred thousand second-grade Yuan Stones!"

"Though Yan Body Break Mountain Power isn't very useful to me, it will surely strengthen my family by adding a few more strong members. Nan Er should reach the fifth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm next year..."

Elsewhere, an elder dressed in brocade, with a slightly affluent build, slightly flashed his eyes and said, "Two million one hundred fifteen thousand second-grade Yuan Stones."

"Damn it! If I continue to train in mid-grade Profound Level cultivation techniques, I'll be stuck in the seventh level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm forever. If I can enhance my cultivation, what do Yuan Stones matter? Two million two hundred thousand."

"Two million two hundred twenty-three thousand."

"Two million two hundred twenty-six thousand."

"Two million two hundred thirty thousand!"

As soon as the bids sounded, they triggered a torrent. The entire hall's atmosphere heated up dramatically, with bidding voices coming one after another, causing the prices to soar, leaving ordinary Martial Artists stunned.

Within the Massive Cauldron Commerce Alliance's private room, Han Xuan stared at the jade platform, his brow slightly furrowed, seemingly contemplating.

Beside him, a sturdy man asked, "Young master, do you intend to bid for Yan Body Break Mountain Power and Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor?"

Han Xuan nodded slightly, and said, "The Wandering Spirit Jue Art I'm training in is only a top-grade Profound Level cultivation technique, and lately, I've felt my cultivation hit a bottleneck, hard to break through, likely due to the low-grade cultivation technique. I wonder if this Yan Body Break Mountain Power could help me breakthrough."

Initially, Han Xuan planned to bid for Five Elements Pills, but when Luo Feng and Zhouyan made bids, within moments, Five Elements Pills' bidding price surged to over one million second-grade Yuan Stones, weighing the pros and cons, he ultimately abandoned the bid.

This Yan Body Break Mountain Power is undoubtedly among the top-tier goods in the Profound Level, surpassing his Wandering Spirit Jue Art by many folds, making him somewhat tempted; however, being a Sword Cultivator, he hesitated to switch to a Tempering Body cultivation technique.

The sturdy man pondered briefly and spoke, "Young master, Sword Cultivators switching to Tempering Body cultivation isn't unprecedented; it would just require more time. However, Tempering Body Martial Artists face an extremely arduous training process, akin to walking the edge of life and death, so I hope young master considers carefully."

"Haha, of course, I know. I'm not seeking an easy life," Han Xuan said with a smile, resolute in bidding on Yan Body Break Mountain Power and Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor.

Luo Feng and Qian Shaofeng's match impacted him greatly.

Though he belonged to the Six Northern Domains, due to Yang Wanyi's situation, he always paid attention to the Six Southern Domains and had heard of Luo Feng's various tales.

From being a common outskirt student at Purple Sun School, rising unexpectedly among thousands of young talents, to becoming the foremost Martial Champion, and today defeating the renowned Azure Cloud Swordsman Qian Shaofeng in front of many—this legacy stirred a vigor in Han Xuan, unwilling to remain mediocre.

He only possessed average talent, far from a genius; watching those top talents in the Golden Palace growing swiftly wore down his inner vigor, resigning him to ordinariness. Now, Luo Feng's emergence reignited the extinguished flames within.

Taking a deep breath, Han Xuan declared, "Two million four hundred thousand second-grade Yuan Stones!"

Whoa!

The bid of two million four hundred thousand sparked an uproar throughout the hall.

"The voice came from the Massive Cauldron Commerce Alliance's private room, it seems to be Han Xuan. Raised by ten thousand second-grade Yuan Stones right away, such daring!"

"These aristocratic descendants are truly wealthy; ten thousand second-grade Yuan Stones equal nearly all my fortune."

"Han Xuan is a Sword Cultivator, I didn't expect he would be interested in Yan Body Break Mountain Power."

"What's surprising? He's training in the Wandering Spirit Jue Art from the Six Northern Domains' Jade Hall, only a top-grade Profound Level cultivation technique; Yan Body Break Mountain Power surpasses it by several tiers. Plus, it comes with Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor to assist in Tempering the Body. If it were me, I'd be tempted too."

"That's true."

Just as the crowd was discussing, another bid was heard.

"Two million four hundred and fifty thousand."

The voice was deep and resonant, spoken by a tall, middle-aged man in the front row of the audience. He wore a brocade robe, his eyes concealed a sharp glint, giving off an aura of authority without anger.

"This person has profound cultivation."

Luo Feng felt a faint pressure in the voice, his eyes flickered momentarily.

Yang Wanyi introduced to Luo Feng:

"Rumor has it this person was a King Marquis of a small nation, which was later destroyed, leading him to wander into the Canglang Dynasty. He practices the Tempering Body Technique known as Mad Blood Giant Spirit Art, which is extremely powerful, once smashing a mountain peak with a single punch, hence he is respectfully called Shock Mountain Marquis by those in the martial world. Three years ago, my father and I had a chance encounter with him; at that time, he was already a Martial Artist at the peak of the ninth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Now, it's unclear if he has broken through to the True Yuan Realm. He should be interested in the Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor."

Luo Feng nodded slightly, thinking that the Mad Blood Giant Spirit Art practiced by the opposite party should be comparable to the Yan Body Break Mountain Power.

"Two million five hundred thousand." As Shock Mountain Marquis's voice faded, Han Xuan's voice quickly followed.

On the jade platform, Senior Diao's pupils revealed a hint of excitement; he had been worried whether the Yan Body Break Mountain Power and the Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor could surpass the record of two million three hundred and seventy thousand for the Five Elements Pills and Washing Dragon Ring. Unexpectedly, it was quickly exceeded, showing still great potential.

Shock Mountain Marquis frowned slightly; he originally thought two million five hundred thousand could secure the Yan Body Break Mountain Power and the Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor, but it seems he underestimated, continuing to bid: "Two million five hundred and fifty-five thousand."

"Two million six hundred thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones."

The price soared by another fifty thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones, the bidder, however, was not Han Xuan, but Ling Mei from the Black Wind Commerce Alliance.

Han Xuan was quite surprised at Ling Mei's sudden bidding, recovered and bid again: "Two million six hundred and thirty thousand."

With bids already over two million five hundred thousand, he became more cautious, only increasing by thirty thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones.

In the audience, Shock Mountain Marquis was deep in thought and suddenly glanced towards Luo Feng's booth, shook his head, and gave up bidding.

To him, the Yan Body Break Mountain Power did not matter much; his concern was the Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor.

This liquor is a secret treasure of the Wild tribe, extremely rare in the Hundred Nations Territory, rumored to have mysterious benefits for Tempering Body Martial Artists. However, he estimated the price at two million five hundred thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones, now greatly exceeded, not to mention a strong competitor emerged midway; acquiring both treasures would require unknown amounts of Yuan Stones, not worth it.

"Two million six hundred and eighty-eight thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones!"

Ling Mei's gentle and brisk voice sounded in the hall, without any hesitation.

Beside Luo Feng, Yang Wanyi glanced towards the Black Wind Commerce Alliance's booth, pondered slightly: "The Tempering Body Technique in the Yuangang Hall is not inferior to the Yan Body Break Mountain Power. Unexpected, she also bids."

Luo Feng remained silent, but inwardly understood clearly that Ling Mei's competition for the Yan Body Break Mountain Power and Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor is perhaps for Yang Wanyi. From Elder Qian's words, it's clear Ling Mei is highly prideful and does not want to lose to her former friend Yang Wanyi; any opportunity to enhance strength she would not let slip.

But to him, having bidders is certainly a good thing; so far, it looks like his earnings are approaching two million seven hundred thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones, exceeding the spending for the Five Elements Pills and Washing Dragon Ring.

"Two million seven hundred and eleven thousand."

Han Xuan had not abandoned the bid, though approaching his limit.

"Two million seven hundred and fourteen thousand."

The crisp female voice echoed, softly yet forcefully, Ling Mei raised the bid again.

The entire hall fell silent; the current bidding had rendered many Martial Artists astonished.

Han Xuan hadn't anticipated Ling Mei would keep bidding; the price of two million seven hundred and fourteen thousand made him hesitate.

Being a Sword Cultivator, his desire for the Yan Body Break Mountain Power is not so intense. If it were an ultimate Profound Level swordsmanship manual, he would compete to the end even at the cost of everything.

Thinking a while, Han Xuan decided to make one last attempt.

"Two million eight hundred thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones." Han Xuan stated his bottom-line price, directly increasing the bid by sixty thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones, hoping Ling Mei would retreat; otherwise, he would have to give up.

In the booth, Ling Mei bit her red lips tightly with her white teeth, her bright eyes carried some reluctance.

Since seeing the Thousand Fierce Ten Thousand Poison Liquor, she resolved to bid for it; if she can cultivate to the 'Spirit and Flesh Unity' state, she could contend with Yang Wanyi in the new Dragon List conference next year. Being a former friend, she doesn't wish to be inferior to Yang Wanyi.

However, two million eight hundred thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones had exceeded her limit.