Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 420 Xuancang Ao Ni Chang

Think of this.

Granny Lan couldn't help but shiver.

She dared not think any further, and quickly closed her cloudy old eyes, trying to calm her mind and adjust her mentality.

I stopped myself from thinking about the terrible things that might happen later.

At the same time, she also worked hard to restore and adjust her physical condition to reach her best state in order to meet the unknown challenges.

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Time flows by quietly, like a gentle stream.

In the blink of an eye, half a day has passed in the blink of an eye.

The already spacious area on the fourth floor of the Northern Underworld Dragon Palace was now completely packed with people.

People were shoulder to shoulder.

Like a surging tide, wave after wave surged forth, creating an extremely spectacular scene.

The roar that erupted from the crowd was like rolling thunder.

One wave higher than the next, shaking the surrounding air as if it were trembling slightly.

Li Qingyuan and her group were in a private room on the second floor, not the high-rise, soundproofed private room on the third floor.

So the noise from the outside world can still be faintly heard.

The murmurs coming from the floor below sounded like countless bees buzzing in my ears.

It rose and fell, one after another, without end.

Most of these discussions revolved around the items that were about to be auctioned.

Since they were ordinary VIPs, they had not yet received the catalogue containing detailed information about the auction items.

Therefore, the information they had was either hearsay or rumors.

Or they are counterfeit booklets purchased from small vendors.

However, the contents of these counterfeit booklets are so difficult to distinguish from the real ones that they are like looking at flowers through a fog, and they cannot be made to look real at all.

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However, this did not dampen people's enthusiasm for the discussion.

From the crowd, a burly man, his face beaming with excitement, shouted at the top of his lungs:

"I've heard that there's a treasure at this auction: the remains of an ancient mythical beast!"

"If we could obtain it and refine it into a magical treasure, its power would surely be earth-shattering, enough to sweep across the world!"

As soon as he finished speaking, people gathered around, their eyes gleaming with greed, and began to chatter amongst themselves.

"Really? If such a treasure really exists, we'll have to pay a fortune to acquire it!"

A thin man stood on tiptoe, craned his neck, and spoke with a look of anticipation on his face.

"Hmph, stop dreaming. Such a treasure will definitely be snatched up by those powerful forces. We can only talk about it."

A middle-aged man next to him curled his lip in disdain and snorted coldly.

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At this moment, a young man dressed in splendid clothes, fanning himself with a folding fan, slowly said:

"In my opinion, the remains of that ancient mythical beast may not be real."

"Maybe it's just a gimmick that those vendors made up to make money."

"However, I did hear that there is a 'Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill' at this auction!"

"That's a miraculous medicine that can bring the dead back to life. If we could get it, it would be like having an extra life."

His words sparked another wave of discussion.

People speculated about the authenticity of the Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill, discussing its efficacy and value.

Some say the elixir must be genuine, after all, the Grand Ceremony of Myriad Treasures is such a grand event, they wouldn't use fake things to fool people;

Some were skeptical, believing that such a miraculous medicine was extremely rare and could not possibly appear at an auction so easily.

For a moment, the entire venue was filled with enthusiastic discussion.

Everyone was immersed in their fantasies and anticipation about the auction items.

It was as if these treasures were already laid out before them, ready for them to choose...

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Li Qingyuan sat quietly in the private room, the lively discussions below echoing in her ears, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

His mind was as clear as a mirror.

Those two people talking so eloquently must be pawns carefully placed by the demon race.

The remains of immortal beasts and the Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill mentioned in their words perfectly matched the rare items on the auction list.

Clearly, these two are what experts call "shills".

They skillfully played the role of atmosphere-setters, aiming to ignite the passion of every bidder present.

This ignited their passion, prompting them to bid fiercely at any cost.

This allowed the Northern Underworld Dragon Palace to amass a fortune and reap riches from all corners of the world during this auction extravaganza.

The heated discussion below continues unabated.

And the number of creatures gathering from all directions is becoming increasingly numerous, like all streams flowing into the sea.

Time quietly sped by amidst the hustle and bustle and anticipation.

In the blink of an eye, half a day has passed like a fleeting moment.

As the grand auction draws ever closer, the prelude to the Wanbao Grand Ceremony is about to slowly unfold amidst the anticipation of the world.

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Right now.

Li Qingyuan suddenly felt the scene before her eyes change abruptly.

A dark hue quietly descended.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the entire fourth level of the Northern Underworld Dragon Palace had been swallowed up by a deep darkness without warning.

All light seemed to be absorbed by the boundless night.

"What is this going to do?"

This question rippled through the minds of every cultivator participating in the grand ceremony.

Everyone's eyes gleamed with doubt and curiosity, awaiting the answer that was about to be revealed.

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Subsequently.

A dazzling white light, like the light of dawn, suddenly illuminated the majestic platform in the center of the arena, sweeping away the surrounding darkness.

at the same time.

In a dark corner at the bottom, two figures slowly entered the public eye.

They walked steadily, with a clear goal in mind, heading straight for the central platform.

One of them had a face etched with the marks of time, making him appear exceptionally old. His body was hunched, and although his steps were unsteady, they possessed a certain composure.

What is particularly striking is that he carries a huge tortoise shell on his back, clearly indicating that he is a tortoise demon with profound cultivation.

And following closely beside him was a woman of unparalleled beauty.

She was clad in a dazzling suit of armor.

A golden whip hung at her waist, and her waist-length, light blue hair cascaded down like a waterfall.

Her skin was like smooth jade, and her large, dark eyes were quite intelligent and radiant.

She has a graceful figure and is tall and slender.

Even compared to Yue Qinghuan, she is in no way inferior.

Therefore, this grand auction will undoubtedly be hosted by these two extraordinary individuals—

The old tortoise and the woman with colorful nails co-hosted the event.

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at this time.

Beside Li Qingyuan, Su Yaoyue and Yue Qinghuan simultaneously took a light breath and hissed.

Both of their expressions subtly changed, appearing both surprised and solemn.

Seeing this, Li Qingyuan couldn't help but feel a little puzzled, and asked softly:

"What happened? Why are you reacting like this?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Qinghuan looked anxious and quickly explained:

"It's understandable that you're new to Zhongzhou and don't know anything about this, but everyone in Zhongzhou knows that old tortoise!"

"Oh?"

Li Qingyuan raised an eyebrow, secretly wondering if this old tortoise was actually a reclusive expert.

Yue Qinghuan continued:

"Let me tell you an indisputable fact."

"In the Northern Sea, there are two peerless experts at the Emperor Realm!"

"One of them is the Northern Underworld Dragon Emperor—Ao Ming, whose power shakes the four seas;"

"And the other one is none other than the one before us, the Netherworld Turtle Lord—Xuan Cang!"

"Ouch!"

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyuan couldn't help but be secretly amazed.

He never expected that this seemingly ordinary old tortoise would have such illustrious strength and status!

Therefore, it is understandable that such a powerful figure at the Emperor Realm would personally preside over the auction.

This demonstrates the high level of importance and significance of this grand event!

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The next moment, Li Qingyuan concealed the shock in her eyes.

His gaze swept over the tall woman with shimmering, colorful armor, and he lowered his voice to ask the two people beside him:

Do you know who that woman is?

Su Yaoyue pursed her lips slightly, a barely perceptible ripple flashing in her eyes, and whispered:

"If I'm not mistaken, she should be a direct descendant of the Northern Underworld Dragon Emperor Ao Ming, a rare gem among the dragon clan—Ao Ni Chang."

"It is said that she secluded herself for cultivation from a young age and rarely appeared in public."

"Now that he has appeared here, he must have broken through to the King realm..."

"Hmm, she is even more beautiful than before, her figure is more slender and graceful, like a celestial being descended to earth..."

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