In the long run, the popularity of "King of Auctions" is destined to be short-lived.

However, the fast-paced gameplay of three to five minutes per game easily makes it a casual game similar to "Dou Dizhu" in Lu Ze's previous life.

Lu Ze set this mode up quite specially, so that players can enter it even if they are in the Treasure Hunt mode map.

Many harpoon rats that spawn in unfavorable locations will lie in a corner and play "King of Auctions".

After three days of buzz, "King of Auctions" has already garnered a considerable audience.

As soon as this announcement was released, countless cultivators began to be interested.

Not only because this event will give away limited-edition red collectibles,

Furthermore, this is the first time Lu Ze has turned the illusion into a real-life secret realm, making it incredibly novel.

The forum was buzzing with discussion.

【Damn, the Great Gan Dynasty is a bit far from me? I don't even know if I'll make it in time if I set off now...】

【Even if you make it in time, it's useless; this auction is only open to locals of the Great Gan Dynasty!】

【Damn it, does that mean I'm destined to never get this limited-edition red one?】

【Old Lu still has some conscience; we can have an online contest to guess who will take over the warehouse and earn points to redeem.】

【The more I listen, the more it sounds like we're gambling addicts...】

【Hahaha! I am a cultivator from the Great Gan Dynasty. With my level, going there is simply picking up money!】

【Pshaw, it's all just the gold and silver treasures of ordinary people. What's the harm in picking them up?】

【You don't understand! It's mainly about experiencing the atmosphere.】 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

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Xianyun Villa, a floating pavilion.

"Oh? His secret realm is already complete?"

【Inner Demon】 stood by the window, a hint of worry in his eyes.

In the past few days, he could always sense that in the direction of Sunset Immortal Valley on the border of the Great Gan Dynasty, there was a hidden powerhouse who seemed to have sensed his presence and would occasionally investigate the place.

Therefore, he remained hidden in the floating pavilion and did not go out, relying entirely on the elders to relay information.

“That’s right. This secret realm took three whole days to complete, so it seems this person isn’t having an easy time on the path to the secret realm.”

The Blood Raven who came to report couldn't help but smile smugly.

Lu Ze's speed in creating illusions is unparalleled.

Even the elders who are at the Void Refinement Realm might not be able to defeat him.

However, the difference becomes apparent when it comes to the secret realms.

【Blood Raven】 was even more certain that he was going to win this time.

"How are the auctioned goods doing?"

【The Inner Demon】 continued to ask.

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader, the total value of the warehouse is 170 million taels of gold. On the first day, the rarest items sold for a high price of 85 million taels. In the following days, I arranged for others to buy some other goods... totaling 5 million taels."

At this point, 【Blood Raven】 became even more smug.

"In other words, even if that kid sells all the remaining goods, he still can't beat us!"

The total value of the goods was 170 million, with 85 million sold on the first day. As a precaution, 【Blood Raven】 arranged for another 5 million worth of goods to be sold.

The goods in the warehouse are worth a total of 80 million.

What makes Lu Ze think he can beat me?

Unless he can sell the remaining goods at a premium.

Moreover, they were all sold out, not a single one was left.

But the warehouse was full of unwanted junk, including all sorts of pots, pans and utensils. How could anyone possibly buy it?

Not to mention the premium bidding!

So no matter how you look at it, 【Blood Raven】 felt that he was bound to win!

"That's good."

Seeing that 【Blood Raven】 had handled things so well, 【Inner Demon】 finally felt relieved.

He stood on the windowsill, looking down at the shore of Xianyun Lake.

When his gaze fell on the small pavilion where Chao Wendao and Nangong Yuan had previously played chess, his brows suddenly furrowed.

"Where have the two elders of the Lingxiao Sect gone?"

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Xianyun Villa, Lu Ze's residence.

"Junior Brother Lu, can't I really not go into the auction tomorrow and have a go at it? Can't I just not take the goods I win next time?"

The thought of participating in a real auction made Zhong Yi's hands itch with excitement, and he looked like he was willing to pay any price.

"I can't decide this; we have to follow their rules."

Lu Ze looked at Zhong Yi with a smile. He was very curious whether his senior brother was still the same jinxed Saint Body in the secret realm.

"Those people from the Illusion Alliance... sigh, never mind. I'll just try to get the limited-edition red item through the prediction contest tomorrow."

Zhong Yi sighed helplessly, then asked curiously.

"By the way, where are my master and Elder Nangong? I haven't seen them for the past few days?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a weary old man's voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Why are you looking for me and Elder Nangong..."

"Master, you didn't... Holy crap!? Master, Elder Nangong, what's wrong with you two???"

Zhong Yi was startled as soon as he turned around.

Because Nangong Yuan and Chaowen Dao both had heavy dark circles under their eyes, they looked as if they had been completely drained.

"Isn't it all because of that traitorous disciple..."

Nangong Yuan laughed and cursed, then looked at Lu Ze.

"Within the territory of the Great Gan Dynasty, Elder Chao and I have done our best to help ordinary people enter the illusionary realm. The exact number... well, I can't count it."

"It's probably around 100,000, which is alright. Thank you for your hard work, Master and Elder Chao."

Having reviewed the backend data, Lu Ze was very familiar with the number of people. He respectfully clasped his hands in greeting to the two elders.

Ordinary people cannot activate their divine sense to enter the illusion, but it is not without a way.

With the assistance of cultivators, ordinary people can also enter the illusionary realm to experience it.

In the past few days, Chao Wendao and Nangong Yuan, following Lu Ze's instructions, secretly traveled to the Da Gan Dynasty and set up several illusion experience stations to help ordinary people without spiritual roots enter the illusion to experience "King of Auctions".

The range of divine sense radiation was too large, and it was done day and night. Even Nangong Yuan and Chaowendao were finding it difficult to cope.

"Heh, no thanks needed, it was just a small favor. If you hadn't called me back, I could have supplied them for another month or so without any problem!"

Chao Wendao, who was always proud, straightened his chest, and blood suddenly gushed from his nose, making the scene extremely awkward.

“You traitor, there’s no need to stand on ceremony with me and Elder Chao... We, the disciples of the Lingxiao Sect, cannot lose to those heretics!”

Nangong Yuan patted Lu Ze on the shoulder and, grumbling, helped Chao Wendao back to his room to rest.

"Junior Brother Lu, are you... trying to lure ordinary people into this trap?"

Zhong Yi immediately realized what Lu Ze was about to do, and his face was full of disbelief.

"That's right."

Lu Ze nodded.

To replicate the gameplay of the illusionary realm, besides the scenery and spells, the biggest problem is:

people.

There are only so many cultivators in the cultivation world, and even fewer in the Great Gan Dynasty.

Moreover, most of the items in the auction are treasures in the eyes of ordinary people, and cultivators would look down on them even less.

Therefore, this auction only holds so much appeal for cultivators.

But it's different for ordinary people.

Based on my data tracking of these individuals, this method has been quite successful.

Ordinary people who have never been exposed to the illusion game are even more addicted than cultivators.

Especially those rich kids who usually idle away their time, when they go all in, they're more aggressive than anyone else.

"Junior Brother Lu's intelligence is something we all are ashamed to admit we cannot match..."

Zhong Yi sighed.

Being targeted so specifically by the Illusion Alliance that set the rules, he couldn't think of a way to break the deadlock.

Lu Ze not only thought of it, but he also executed both the illusion and reality scenarios perfectly.

Knowing the magic of "King of Auctions," Zhong Yi could already imagine how amazing tomorrow would be.

"tomorrow......"

"It's going to be really exciting!"