bookbashuk Chapter 517 Xiao Yan's Heroic Spirit, Xiao Bai
Chapter 517 Xiao Yan's Heroic Spirit, Xiao Bai
Chapter 517 Xiao Yan's Heroic Spirit and Xiao Bai's Eight Stars
Inside the bronze hall.
The moonstones embedded in the wall emitted a soft glow.
Rows of simple stone chairs are neatly arranged, and at this moment, many people are sitting on these chairs.
Everyone was dressed in a large cloak, their faces covered by the hood, making them look quite mysterious.
Judging from the aura emanating from them, they were all formidable individuals.
At this moment, everyone's gaze was surprisingly unanimous, filled with anticipation and fervor, as they looked at the old man nearing the end of the hall.
The old man was wearing a gray-white robe, his body was thin, and his face was covered with wrinkles.
But the occasional glint of shrewdness in his seemingly cloudy eyes made him someone not to be underestimated.
"Most of the people have arrived."
The old man looked around and said in a hoarse but clear voice, "Let's begin this year's Space Trade Fair."
As soon as he finished speaking, the whispers in the hall ceased instantly, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the old man.
"Now, we will begin the auction of the first item of this trade fair —"
As soon as the old man finished speaking, the space around him began to distort.
He swept his withered hand forward, and a pair of pale white bone wings appeared out of thin air in everyone's sight.
The bone wings were about ten feet long, crystal clear like jade, with sharp, cold light gleaming from their edges.
Even more surprisingly, as the bone wings appeared, the sound of wind and thunder echoed in the hall, as if a gale was howling.
"Demon Phoenix Wings, the wings of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan."
The old man from Baoshan introduced loudly: "You should all be familiar with the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. It is one of the three major magical beast clans on the continent, known for its speed and physical strength."
"These phoenix wings were taken from a six-star Dou Zun level Heavenly Phoenix. They are well preserved, and the blood essence within the wings is still intact."
"If you were to refine it into a flying combat technique, it would undoubtedly make you unmatched in speed among those of the same level, making it an essential choice for killing and escaping."
He paused, his tone laced with inflammatory rhetoric: "As everyone should know, the Demon Phoenix Wings are extremely rare. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan places great importance on the corpses of its members and absolutely forbids them from being circulated outside the clan. Unless under exceptional circumstances, it would be impossible for them to appear on the market—"
"Old man Baoshan, do you really think nobody knows?"
Before the old man Baoshan could finish speaking, a sneer suddenly rang out from below the stage: "In the past, these Demon Phoenix Wings would indeed have been rare, but now that the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan has been punished by heaven, they're not so rare at all!"
These words immediately caused an uproar throughout the hall.
"The Celestial Phoenix Clan—Heavenly Punishment?"
"What do you mean?"
The crowd buzzed with discussion, their voices filled with shock and curiosity.
The Heavenly Phoenix Clan is a renowned and powerful race on the continent, with profound foundations and terrifying strength, which is incomparable to ordinary forces!
Seeing that no one knew, the voice that had spoken earlier rang out again, tinged with schadenfreude: "You all don't know yet, do you? Not long ago, at the gate of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's territory in the Beast Domain, a bolt of purple lightning as thick as a mountain descended from the sky, instantly killing Huang Tian, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's patriarch, who was on his way back to his clan!"
"The clan's elite forces were almost entirely wiped out by the lightning. If the remaining Heavenly Phoenix Clan hadn't quickly sealed off their territory, they would probably have been annihilated by their enemies by now!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the air fell silent.
Everyone was shocked by the news.
Huang Tian, the patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, is a veteran Dou Sheng-level super strongman!
He was actually killed by a bolt of lightning?
And the entire Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan was almost wiped out?
"Purple Lightning?!"
In a corner of the main hall, two figures sitting side by side exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with disbelief.
They were dressed in black cloaks, their hoods covering most of their faces, but in their shock, the hoods swayed slightly, revealing half of their faces.
"Could it be that Brother Xiao Bai did this?"
Tang Huo'er blinked her clear, bright eyes, her face filled with shock.
Xiao Yan smiled wryly and nodded: "It should be right. Apart from him, no one else has that purple lightning. Moreover, Brother Bai originally had a connection with them. When the Soul Emperor descended upon Zixiao Palace, he and Tang Huo'er were still in the Heavenly Tomb. It was only after hearing the teacher talk about the situation that he learned that the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan had become a vassal of the Soul Clan and was targeting Xiao Bai!"
Xiao Yan just didn't expect that Brother Bai's revenge would be so fierce and domineering!
"Hehe—I've heard about that too."
Another voice rang out in the hall, its tone certain: "It is said that on that day, the sky of the Beast Realm suddenly cracked open, revealing a giant chaotic eye, and the purple lightning shot out from that eye—"
"Later, some demonic beasts in the Beast Realm spread rumors that the Heavenly Phoenix Clan acted arrogantly, even the heavens couldn't stand it, so they sent down divine punishment!"
"The sky cracked open—a colossal eye of chaos—"
The people in the hall felt as if they were listening to a myth.
"This rumor is outrageous! It's just hype, isn't it?"
Some questioned, their tone full of disbelief: "It was already outrageous enough that the Heavenly Phoenix Clan was almost wiped out by a single bolt of lightning, but now the sky is cracking open and a giant eye is unleashing divine punishment. Do they think we're fools?"
The sky split open and a giant eye struck down lightning—this sounds like a mythical story told by ordinary people.
Only Xiao Yan shrugged at Tang Huo'er beside him and said in a low voice, "The case is solved. It was that guy Bai who did it!"
Giant eye, purple lightning.
Others might not know, but how could he not?
These two things are Bai Ge's signature items. They are unique to him in mainland China and there are no other branches. You can't learn them even if you want to!
"Ahem—Silence!"
On the stage, the old man Baoshan was terrified as he watched the crowd's discussion become increasingly unrestrained. He quickly coughed lightly, releasing a powerful aura.
Peak of the Ninth Revolution of Dou Zun!
Moreover, everyone felt three semi-saint auras suddenly appear in the hall, held back but not released, like three mountains pressing down on everyone's hearts.
The hall fell silent immediately.
Everyone felt a sense of pressure.
The old man from Baoshan surveyed the crowd and said solemnly, "Everyone, this matter ends here. No discussion is allowed, at least not within this Space Town. Otherwise, you will be making an enemy of my Space Auction House!"
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the group who had just spoken, a warning glint in his eyes: "A word of caution: be careful what you say!"
After saying that, he glanced almost imperceptibly in the direction where Xiao Yan was sitting before his smile returned: "Now, the auction continues."
"Demon Phoenix Wings, starting bid: one Grade 8, Four-Colored Pill. Bidding begins now!"
The main hall was now completely silent.
Everyone was still immersed in the news they had just heard, each with their own thoughts.
However, the elderly man from Baoshan was not in a hurry. He had a faint smile on his lips and looked calm.
He knew that now that the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan was down to just a few cats and kittens, and with everyone no longer having any reservations, the Demon Phoenix Wings would have no trouble being sold!
Sure enough, the silence lasted only a moment before a hoarse voice rang out: "I want the Grade 8 Four-Color Pill."
The voice came from the left side of the hall, from a figure shrouded in a black robe.
The old man from Baoshan smiled broadly, looked around, and asked, "Is there anyone offering a higher bid?"
After a long pause, no one spoke.
He shook his head slightly, feeling a little regretful.
Those who can attend the space auction are all shrewd old foxes with sharp eyes.
These phoenix wings are ultimately only at the level of a six-star Dou Zun. Eighth-grade four-color pills are the limit; anything higher would not be worthwhile.
It's a pity about the corpses of those Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan members from the Beast Realm.
The one from Zixiao Palace was too domineering; many half-saints and fighting saints' corpses were instantly turned to dust by lightning.
Even if there were any left, they were immediately taken by the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, leaving almost nothing.
Otherwise, the corpses of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan members at the Half-Saint or Battle Saint level would probably be fought over by these old guys!
"make a deal!"
With a single, decisive strike, the old man of Baoshan sent down the baton, and the pair of phoenix wings transformed into a streak of white light, flying toward the bidder.
The other party also threw out a jade bottle, which was caught by the old man of Baoshan.
Upon opening the jade bottle, a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out. After confirming that it was correct, the old man Baoshan nodded.
The first item was successfully sold.
"Next, the second item—"
The auction continued.
Rare items appeared before the crowd, eliciting gasps of amazement.
There are incomplete Heavenly Rank combat techniques, secret treasures unearthed from ancient ruins, and rare spiritual objects of heaven and earth —
The atmosphere inside the main hall gradually became more lively.
"The third item is a Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Grass. This grass only grows in extremely yin places and takes a thousand years to mature. It has the effect of nourishing the soul and has miraculous effects on those whose souls are damaged."
"Starting bid: one Grade 8 Five-Colored Pill!"
"The fourth item is a bottle of Earth Core Jadeite, which can be used to temper the physical body and enhance its strength —"
"The fifth item —"
While keeping an eye on the auction items, Xiao Yan flipped through the scroll in his hand.
This is the scroll of "Heavenly Nether Poison Scripture" that he just bought with two Grade 8 Five-Colored Pills.
Why are you filming this?
Tang Huo'er, who was standing next to her, asked curiously.
Although this item was left behind by a powerful Dou Sheng named Tianyou Poison Saint, poison masters have always been viewed with great apprehension on the continent, and this is considered an extremely unorthodox practice.
She didn't know what use Xiao Yan would have for taking this picture.
As Xiao Yan flipped through the scrolls, he chuckled, "This isn't something I wanted to photograph. Brother Bai specifically instructed me to photograph any profound texts about poison techniques that I came across."
He paused, then added, "I suppose it was given to Little Fairy Doctor's sister-in-law."
Upon hearing this, Tang Huo'er suddenly realized.
She knew about Little Fairy Doctor's physique: the Calamity Poison Physique, an unparalleled physique for cultivating the path of poison.
A hint of envy flickered in her eyes: "Brother Xiao Bai really puts a lot of thought into those older sisters—"
This kind of care in the small details is what touches people the most.
Noticing Tang Huo'er's emotions, Xiao Yan immediately patted his chest and said generously, "Don't envy them. If there's anything you want, just tell me, and I'll buy it for you!"
He's now an eighth-grade alchemist, so he can easily refine a few eighth-grade pills.
"snort!"
Tang Huo'er rolled her eyes at him, her tone playful: "Did Sister Little Fairy Doctor tell Brother Xiao Bai that she wanted this Poison Manual?"
"Well----"
Xiao Yan's straightened back immediately collapsed, speechless.
Is it wrong not to buy, and it's also wrong to buy?
Women's minds are really hard to fathom!
However, he also knew that Tang Huo'er wasn't really angry; she was just saying it casually.
"Okay, okay, I admit I was wrong, alright?"
Xiao Yan quickly admitted his mistake, his attitude sincere.
Tang Huo'er chuckled and stopped teasing him.
The atmosphere between the two was relaxed and warm.
As the two were talking, the auction in the main hall had already entered its second half.
Rare items were sold one after another, and the atmosphere became increasingly heated.
The smile on the old man's face grew brighter and brighter.
"Next are the last two items in this auction."
The old man from Baoshan spoke again, drawing everyone's attention: "Because these two items are quite special, I'll explain them together."
As he spoke, he reached out and swiped forward.
Two parchment-like maps appeared on the stage.
A complete sheet, with a faint yellow hue, decorated with intricate patterns.
The other one was incomplete, with jagged edges, as if it were part of a whole map.
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed, his gaze fixed on the tattered map, his breathing slightly rapid.
The material, color, and texture of that map were exactly the same as the three fragments in his hand!
This is the final part of the fragmented painting of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame!
"It's finally here—"
Xiao Yan was excited, and his fists clenched unconsciously.
"According to its owner, this first complete map is a map about different kinds of fire —"
The old man from Baoshan spoke again.
"Huh?!"
Xiao Yan was taken aback upon hearing this, and his gaze shifted from the incomplete map to the complete map.
He didn't expect that this first map would also contain clues about the strange fire.
I was immediately filled with excitement.
I just don't know what kind of strange fire this is?
The old man on stage didn't keep them in suspense and quickly gave the answer: "This strange fire is called the Yin-Yang Twin Flames!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a sigh of disappointment rose from the audience.
"Yin Yang Twin Flames? The one ranked twenty-first on the Strange Flame Ranking?"
"It's ranked too low, so it's not very useful."
"If it were a map of one of the top ten different flames, it would have some value, but this Yin-Yang Twin Flames—"
"It was all for nothing."
The crowd murmured amongst themselves, their voices tinged with disappointment.
Although the Yin-Yang Twin Flames are also a type of strange fire, they rank low on the list of strange fires and have limited power.
For the powerful individuals present, who were at least at the high-level Dou Zun level, it was indeed not very attractive.
Xiao Yan was also somewhat disappointed. For him now, some of the lower-ranked strange flames were no longer of any use.
Although the Burning Technique can devour and evolve from different flames, flames of too low a ranking will have a negligible impact on its improvement.
However, the promise he had made to Xiao Bai soon came to mind—
Once the Yin-Yang Twin Flames are found, Xiao Bai will give him a clue to the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.
Although Xiao Bai later gave him the clues to the Pure Lotus Demon Flame directly, he didn't ask anything of him.
But Xiao Yan always kept this matter in his heart.
"Brother Bai has helped me so much, I must keep my promise!"
Xiao Yan thought to himself, a determined look flashing in his eyes: "I must obtain these Yin-Yang Twin Flames and the fragment of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame map!"
He didn't know if Xiao Bai still needed the Yin-Yang Twin Flames.
But no matter what, he was determined to get his hands on this strange fire and give it to Xiao Bai.
This was his promise, and also his sentiment.
Just as Xiao Yan was rubbing his hands together, preparing to seize both maps in one fell swoop...
dimensional space.
The two "suns" that were originally shining brightly suddenly dimmed.
The purple light rapidly contracted, receding back into Xiao Bai's body like a tide.
The whole process was incredibly fast; in just a few breaths, the purple light that had illuminated the entire space vanished without a trace.
next moment--
hum!
Xiao Bai's body trembled, and a vast wave of energy surged out of his body like a tsunami, spreading in all directions.
Wherever the shockwave passed, the chaotic void seemed to be infused with life.
The once desolate dimensional space suddenly became full of life!
Countless illusory images of exotic flowers and rare herbs appeared out of thin air, lush and green. These images were not real, yet they exuded a rich life force, growing wildly like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
In an instant, the area within a thousand miles centered on Xiao Bai became a vibrant and pristine land.
Exotic flowers bloom, exotic plants sway, and trees rise from the ground.
Boundless vitality showered upon this pristine land, gradually solidifying the illusory images of exotic flowers and rare herbs, making them more real.
Xiao Bai, who was sitting cross-legged in the center, slowly opened his eyes.
His two pupils shone with a vibrant purple light, as if they contained two worlds within them.
Deep within the eyes, the scene is remarkably similar to the outside world, equally brimming with vitality.
"Eight-Star Dou Sheng —"
Xiao Bai murmured to himself, feeling the surging power within his body: "—Mid-stage."
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