CHAPTER 454: CHAPTER 454, SPIRITUAL PROFOUND UNDYING NEEDLE

If Chu Ming guessed correctly, this auction should have the support of the Flying Snow Sword Sect.

"Now, we begin bidding on the first item, the ’Profound Moon Divine Skill,’ an Earth Level Middle-Grade cultivation technique with eight layers. When mastered, it can form a full moon within the body, doubling the cultivation speed at night!"

The woman on the left of the gray-haired auctioneer gently lifted the red cloth from the tray, revealing an ancient yellowed book.

"The starting bid is 100,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones, with each increment no less than 10,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones! Bidding starts now!"

Bang bang bang!

The gray-haired auctioneer struck the table a few times with the auction hammer, announcing the start.

For the geniuses on the Profound List, an Earth Level Middle-Grade cultivation technique was quite inexpensive.

However, the martial artists attending the auction weren’t just geniuses from the Profound List. There were also some casual martial artists here to observe the tea ceremony. For them, the ’Profound Moon Divine Skill’ could significantly enhance their strength.

In no time, this ’Profound Moon Divine Skill’ was auctioned off to a stern-faced young man for 150,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones.

"The next item, the Cyan Light Sword, an Earth Level High-Grade treasure sword..."

The auction proceeded vibrantly. As time went by, the items being auctioned became increasingly valuable, causing even the youngsters in the second-floor private rooms to begin bidding.

During this period, Feng Yuyan made a bid as well. She bought an Eighth-Level spirit grass, the Ice Pattern Grass.

The Ice Pattern Grass grew to be crystal clear and blue all over, with various deep and shallow patterns that emanated Ice Qi. This Ice Pattern Grass cost Feng Yuyan over 500,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones and could speed up the cultivation of warriors using Ice Attribute Techniques.

"Brother Chu, you haven’t found anything you like yet?"

Xu Ming kept an eye on Chu Ming and asked.

"Not yet!"

Chu Ming shook his head. In terms of cultivation techniques, the ’Pure Essence Sword Qi Technique’ was enough. As for sword techniques, he had just comprehended the ’Void Wounding Sword.’ However, he did lack a fist technique or palm technique, preferably an Earth Level High-Grade one, for body refining.

As for weapons, the Star Trace Sword was already an Earth Level High-Grade treasure sword and had been the prized sword of the Ancient Sword Emperor in his youth. In terms of divine resonance, it was far superior to ordinary treasure swords. For defensive armor, his body refining defense was comparable to Earth Level High-Grade defense armor.

Xu Ming didn’t respond. Indeed, given Chu Ming’s current strength, any minuscule improvement was difficult to achieve.

Precious materials like those weren’t easy to find.

Half of the auction had passed in a flash.

"The thirty-fourth item, the ’Spiritual Profound Undying Needle,’ a Four-star Soul Secret Technique. The starting price is 700,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones, with each increment no less than 50,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones! Bidding starts now!"

The gray-haired auctioneer lightly coughed twice, and immediately, a beautiful young woman in a red robe walked out from the backstage, holding a palm-sized jade token in a tray around her.

"A Four-star Soul Secret Technique, but it’s a pity my soul power isn’t sufficient. Even if I cultivated it, its usefulness would be limited."

"If a Four-star Soul Secret Technique is in the hands of a dedicated soul cultivator, it can unleash immense power. However, soul cultivators are extremely rare, not to mention one at today’s event."

"On the continent, Five-Star and Six-Star Soul Secret Techniques are already priceless. Even a Four-star Soul Secret Technique is precious for soul cultivators."

The appearance of the ’Spiritual Profound Undying Needle’ caused an uproar at the auction, with lively discussions all around. However, few actually made bids. Generally, a martial artist’s cultivation and soul power were synchronized. For a powerful warrior at the Guiyuan Realm Fifth Layer, even if they practiced a Four-star Soul Secret Technique, the power they could unleash would be limited.

"800,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones!"

Chu Ming’s face showed a trace of determination as he made his first bid.

Finding a Four-star Soul Secret Technique at this auction was a pleasant surprise for him. No matter how many middle-grade Spirit Stones it cost, he had to secure it.

"Brother Chu, are you a soul cultivator too?"

Xu Ming asked with a puzzled expression while Xu Lie and Feng Yuyan also looked at Chu Ming, since it was his first bid.

"I dabble a bit!"

Chu Ming’s face remained calm as he nodded. Upon reaching the Guiyuan Realm, his soul power was comparable to a peak Realm of Transcendence warrior. If he cultivated a Four-star Soul Secret Technique, he’d be able to pose a threat to Guiyuan Realm Ninth Layer experts.

Xu Ming and the others remained silent.

"900,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones!"

Despite the rarity of soul cultivators, Chu Ming wasn’t the only one present. As soon as he made his bid, someone else raised the price.

"1,000,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones!"

Chu Ming bid again. He was determined to get the ’Spiritual Profound Undying Needle.’ With around 7,000,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones in his Storage Ring, he was confident he could outbid others.

His rival was a gaunt young man in gray in Box 6, with sunken eyes and a sinister gaze. His body emitted an enigmatic aura.

"His name is Hui Xing, ranked twentieth on the Profound List, and he’s a soul cultivator. Even though he’s not very strong, the top ten geniuses on the Profound List don’t underestimate him. After all, soul cultivators’ attacks are hard to defend against."

Next to Chu Ming, Xu Ming looked at Hui Xing with a trace of apprehension, introducing him quietly.

Soul cultivators, unlike conventional martial artists, focused on cultivating their souls. Their attacks were elusive, and they could potentially turn the tables with an unnoticed strike.

"1,100,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones!"

Hui Xing’s cold gaze turned to Chu Ming, filled with killing intent. In the Eastern Hundred Domains, he was infamous as the Blood Butcher, with millions of lives claimed by his hands.

He also noticed Xu Ming beside Chu Ming but didn’t care. Xu Ming’s soul power was only barely enough for self-defense. Hui Xing was confident he could turn Chu Ming into an idiot in an instant. However, this wasn’t the right time to act, so he restrained himself.

"1,200,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones!"

Chu Ming bid again.

"1,300,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones!"

"1,400,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones!"

"1,500..."

...

Within a few breaths, the price of the ’Spiritual Profound Undying Needle’ had reached 2,000,000 middle-grade Spirit Stones, a price that deterred many.

"Is that Chu Ming?"

In Box 37, Qin Lie saw Chu Ming and his eyes turned cold, with a hint of surprise in them.

"Why, do you know him, Brother Qin?"

Huo Qinghan turned his head and asked lightly. He wasn’t concerned about Chu Ming but rather Xu Ming beside him. The relationship between the Blazing Fire Sect and the Fire Hall was hostile, so Xu Ming’s friends were his enemies.

"That person should be Chu Ming, a genius from the Celestial Travel Sect. My master told me to seize any chance to kill him when I came for the tea ceremony!"

Qin Lie made no attempt to hide the fact, explaining the situation clearly.