Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 435: A Series of Twists and Turns!

"Who cares who it is? The price has skyrocketed so much all of a sudden, who knows how high it will go! Let's just wait and see!"

A burly man with a full beard crossed his arms and watched the auction stage with great interest, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"What's so special about the giant legs of this 'Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast' that has caused this mysterious person to bid so wildly?"

A young cultivator, looking puzzled, asked the person beside him.

"What do you know? This 'Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast' is an ancient mythical beast, its entire body is a treasure. This giant leg is naturally extraordinary as well, and it might even contain some earth-shattering secret!"

An old, white-haired cultivator stroked his beard and said mysteriously.

Immediately, various sounds of surprise and speculation arose from the audience, and the noise seemed to make the entire auction hall tremble slightly.

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But soon, in the private room where the Heavenly Demon Palace was located.

The old demon let out a sinister laugh, his voice like the hooting of an owl, sending chills down one's spine.

Immediately afterwards, he quickly followed up with a bid without hesitation:

"130,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

It turns out that the giant leg of the "Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast" has immeasurable miraculous effects and endless uses for their demon race.

This giant beast's leg contains a trace of the pure bloodline power of the ancient Thunder Scale.

If the demon race can refine and absorb it, they will not only greatly enhance their demonic power, but also take their cultivation to a higher level.

It can also make one's demonic body more resilient, like an impenetrable wall, making it difficult for ordinary magic weapons to harm it in the slightest.

Moreover, the thunderous power contained within the Thunder Scale bloodline can also grant the demon race the mysterious ability to control thunder.

In battle, the power of thunder pours out like a storm, instantly obliterating enemies with astonishing force.

Therefore, regarding this giant beast's leg.

The old demon of the Heavenly Demon Palace did not hesitate at all.

No matter the cost, we must go all in and take it down to strengthen the demon race!

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However, the old demon of the Heavenly Demon Palace had barely finished speaking when...

Then, a loud bid came from the private room where the Chu family was staying:

"150,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals".

The middle-aged man from the Chu family had a cold expression, and his eyes revealed determination and decisiveness. With a wave of his hand, he directly raised the price.

Moreover, 20,000 top-grade Xuanjing were added in one go.

Clearly, they didn't want to drag things out any longer in this fierce bidding war.

They hoped to quickly take down the giant leg of the "Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast" to avoid any unforeseen complications.

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Almost at the same time.

The old monk Ziyang Zhenren of Wanfo Temple slightly opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

He spoke directly, his voice steady and resonant, yet seemingly carrying a power that could calm the soul:

"180,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

This move was decisive, as if it were about to bring this fierce bidding process to a close.

This price, a whopping 180 million high-grade Xuan Crystals, is absolutely terrifying!

The cultivators below the stage instantly erupted in excitement once again, their discussions surging like a raging storm.

"My goodness! 180,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals! This old monk from Wanfo Temple is too extravagant!"

A young female cultivator covered her mouth, her face filled with shock, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

"Hmph, Wanfo Temple is a large and powerful organization; this little bit of Xuanjing is nothing to them!"

"But this price is indeed too high. I wonder if anyone will continue to bid up the price!"

A middle-aged cultivator frowned and said with a worried expression.

"While the giant leg of this 'Nine Heavens Thunderscale Beast' is precious, it shouldn't be worth this many Xuan Crystals, right?"

"Wasn't this old monk from Wanfo Temple a bit too impulsive?"

A fat monk scratched his head and asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"What do you know? Wanfo Temple has always been shrouded in mystery. They must know more secrets about this giant leg, which is why they're willing to spend a fortune to acquire it!"

A thin monk's eyes lit up, and he said mysteriously.

In an instant, various discussions arose from the audience, creating a deafening cacophony that seemed to threaten to lift the roof off the entire auction hall.

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Just at this time.

Li Qingyuan paced back and forth in the private room, her brows furrowed, her heart churning with turmoil, hesitating for a long, long time.

The enormous legs of the "Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast" were simply too tempting for him...

But the ever-increasing price made him hesitant.

Finally, he gritted his teeth, a resolute look flashing in his eyes, and stopped hesitating.

He quickly picked up the conch shell and, through it, delivered a steady and firm offer in his voice:

"Two hundred thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

Such a high price was the limit he could afford, and it was his final offer.

He held onto a sliver of hope, as if grasping at a straw in the darkness, and secretly gambled on it.

He felt that with such an exorbitant price, perhaps no one would continue to bid.

After all, this price is more than enough to buy a family heirloom that has been passed down for thousands of years in a small family.

Moreover, on ordinary days, such a price would be more than enough to buy the leg of such a celestial beast.

Therefore, Li Qingyuan mustered up the courage to quote this price, silently praying in his heart.

If it succeeds, then everyone will be happy.

If it doesn't work out, he will never raise the price again.

This only proves that he is not destined to have this beast's leg; it cannot be forced, and everything is the will of Heaven.

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On the high platform in the center of the field.

Ao Nishang's clear and melodious voice had just announced Li Qingyuan's price.

But soon reality hit her like a bucket of cold water, mercilessly extinguishing any glimmer of hope in Li Qingyuan's heart.

In the private room where the Heavenly Demon Palace was located.

The old demon let out a sinister and piercing laugh, as if mocking everyone's overestimation of their abilities.

Immediately afterwards, he raised the price to—

"Two hundred and twenty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

The voice was filled with an undeniable air of dominance.

However, how could the Chu family easily admit defeat?

Then, a steady and powerful bid came from the Chu family's private room, with the bid increasing by 30,000, not wanting to be outdone.

The price was instantly and dramatically increased to—

"Two hundred and fifty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals".

This price, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirred up a thousand waves and caused a huge uproar.

The cultivators below the stage instantly erupted in a frenzy, their discussions surging like a tidal wave.

"My goodness! Two hundred and fifty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals! That's almost enough to buy a small family!"

"The Chu family and the Heavenly Demon Palace are locked in a fierce battle, neither willing to give up easily. It seems that the giant leg of the 'Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast' is indeed extraordinary!"

"That's right, I wonder what's so special about this giant leg that makes the two major powers raise the price so crazy!"

"Heh, what do you know? This 'Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast' is an ancient mythical beast. Its giant legs must contain enormous secrets and power. Obtaining it might just elevate the strength of your family or sect to a new level!"

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But the thunderous murmurs from the audience had not yet completely subsided.

Then the old monk from Wanfo Temple spoke slowly and indifferently:

"This old monk will offer 270,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals. If any fellow Daoists wish to bid, then this old monk will withdraw and concede the offer."

His voice was calm and peaceful, as if carrying a tranquility that transcended the mundane world, yet revealing an undeniable firmness.

As the old monk finished speaking...

The Chu family seemed to have been spurred into action, revealing their final price—

"Two hundred and eighty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals."

His voice was filled with determination, as if declaring to everyone that the Chu family was determined to obtain the giant leg of the "Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast".

Upon seeing this, the old demon of the Heavenly Demon Palace flashed a ruthless glint in his eyes.

He gritted his teeth, as if making a major decision.

He then revealed his final offer—

"Two hundred and ninety thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

The voice was like a roar from hell, full of threat and provocation.

This is the final price offered by the three parties!

The atmosphere in the auction hall became unusually tense.

The air seemed to freeze.

Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the auction stage, awaiting the final result.

I thought this fierce bidding war would end here.

The Heavenly Demon Palace is about to successfully acquire the giant leg of the "Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast" by virtue of the high price of 290,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals.

But at this critical moment!

A voice as loud as thunder suddenly rang out:

"Three hundred thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

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