Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 189 - 161: Convergence of Fate

Inside the private box. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Zhang Yao sat motionless, his mind churning with thoughts, growing increasingly alarmed the more he pondered.

The tribulation cultivator groups in the Desolate Zone, though endless in their eradication, were once periodically swept and attacked by the major Golden Core influences of Da Li a few hundred years ago.

It wasn't until a hundred or two hundred years ago that they almost stopped these attacks altogether; they even began secretly supporting some tribulation groups decades ago.

This development trend alone indicates many problems.

And the Five Sects War over a hundred years ago, although triggered by the exploration and distribution of the Five Elements Secret Realm, was preceded by intense conflicts among the five major Golden Core influences, with tensions mounting and the situation becoming increasingly precarious.

After the fall of the Pingdu Sect, the conflicts among the remaining four households eased somewhat, but the fundamental issues couldn't be resolved.

"The exploration ceased a hundred years ago, not only because of the lack of realm breakers but also because the four families' Foundation Establishment cultivators suffered heavy losses."

"However, after a hundred years of recuperation, they have restored their primordial energy and regained the upper hand at the Foundation Establishment cultivator level..."

Zhang Yao's mind reached a state of extreme calm:

"Within the Da Li Territory, a great chaos is likely to erupt!"

"At least the reopening of the Five Elements Secret Realm in twenty or thirty years will not be peaceful..."

Thinking of this, a sense of urgency immediately arose in his heart.

He definitely didn't want to be inexplicably swept into such a vortex. It's best to leave Da Li directly before the realm breakers cultivated in the Celestial Treasure Tower reach Foundation Establishment Perfection.

As for when to return in the future and whether to resume the identity of 'Lord Qingxu,' it would depend on the circumstances.

"Phew..."

After making his decision, Zhang Yao slowly exhaled a breath of muddy qi, his eyes gaining a deeper look.

Beside him, Peng Yue Xian, Fairy Lichen, and others were still chatting and laughing, unaware that just within two short breaths, the new leader beside them was already prepared to run.

The vast venue was bustling, with low conversations mixed together, like the buzzing of thousands of mosquitoes and flies.

"Dang!"

Moments later, accompanied by a bell chime, the auction hall instantly quieted down.

"Fellow Daoists, I am Duan Bingxu."

The red curtain parted, and in a shower of colorful lights, an elder with a white beard and purple eyebrows gracefully took the stage, cupping his hands in greeting to the audience.

"Duan here is honored to host this large auction. I believe many old friends are familiar with me..."

After some polite words, Duan Bingxu directly commenced the auction process.

"The first item is the latest work by Master Zeng Xianju of the Du Men Zeng Clan, a high grade Spiritual Artifact..."

Starting with a high grade Spiritual Artifact, the atmosphere in the hall immediately heated up.

As Duan Bingxu finished his introduction, many Foundation Establishment masters in the second-floor boxes began bidding, and tens of thousands of Qi Refining cultivators on the first floor were astonished and full of discussions.

Soon, the first high grade Spiritual Artifact was taken by a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Lingyang Sect for the price of seventy-nine thousand five hundred spirit stones.

With the first auction item so successful, the subsequent items also followed in quick succession:

Advanced cultivation techniques aimed at the Golden Core Realm, complete sets of Daoist scriptures, second grade Spirit Pills, middle to high level Spiritual Artifacts, powerful disposable Secret Treasures, Rare Treasures and Materials that are rarely seen outside... a dazzling array.

In the box of the Haihe Association:

Zhang Yao sat motionless, never opening his mouth to bid, while Old Peng and others beside him couldn't restrain themselves, each bidding several times and obtaining a few treasures.

After more than three hundred auction items had been sold, several hours had passed, and the auction was gradually entering the middle stage.

The entire large auction process often lasts twenty to thirty hours, usually offering over a thousand auction items, with virtually no unsold items, showing the intensity of the competition.

"...Dang!"

Duan Bingxu struck the small copper hammer in his hand against the bell nearby, saying with a beaming smile:

"Congratulations to this Qi Refining Daoist, for obtaining the last bottle of 'Soul Shaping Liquid' for seventeen thousand nine hundred spirit stones!"

"This is also the last of the twenty Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, next up..."

He deliberately drew out his words, his smile growing even brighter as he loudly announced:

"Next up is the long-awaited auction of the Foundation Establishment Pills!"

As soon as he finished speaking:

The vast auction hall erupted into waves of sound, not only with numerous Qi Refining cultivators becoming excited, but even several Foundation Establishment cultivators in the upper boxes became energized.

Not all Foundation Establishment cultivators have access to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills, so this once-a-decade large auction is the only public opportunity to acquire Foundation Establishment Pills.

"Foundation Establishment Pill..."

In the box of the Haihe Association, Zhang Yao's expression remained calm, with Old Peng and others beside him casually chatting and laughing, clearly uninterested in the Foundation Establishment Pills.

They were backed by the Fuhai Sect, which itself has channels to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills, and naturally wouldn't be duped at the large auction, spending a fortune to buy Foundation Establishment Pills at a significant markup.

"Foundation Establishment Pill!!"

In another box not far away, Fu Yaozi, sitting alone, had brightened eyes, filled with anticipation.

This time, he ventured into the Da Li Territory, representing the Xige Sect to attend the large auction at the Celestial Treasure Tower, with the goal of obtaining Foundation Establishment Pills.

Since the Foundation Establishment masters of the Xige Sect were not very wealthy, the Luori Alliance Leader ultimately contributed most of the funds, pooling together fifty-five thousand spirit stones for Fu Yaozi, asking him to at least acquire one Foundation Establishment Pill.

Ordinarily, the transaction price for Foundation Establishment Pills at large auctions ranges between fifty to sixty thousand spirit stones, sometimes a bit more, sometimes a bit less.