Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 437 The Path to Heaven: Pei Ziyan Finally Achieves

Lu Wuwei continued:

“Master, I want to walk the path ahead on my own, to experience the storms, to witness the warmth and coldness of human relationships, and to comprehend the true meaning of Buddhism…”

"You should also understand that our spiritual practice should not rely too much on external things; when the Dharma is strong, we ourselves are strong."

"Blindly relying on external things may lead one astray from the original path and cause one to go astray and become possessed."

"Only by becoming strong oneself can one achieve true strength!"

Upon hearing this, Master Ziyang seemed to ponder for a moment, then suddenly understood, and the furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

He nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction in his eyes:

"Hmm, you're right. I've been thinking of you."

“In this complex and chaotic world, I am sometimes tempted by external things and forget the original intention of my cultivation.”

"It is truly rare for you to have such insights."

He glanced again at Lu Wuwei beside him, who seemed to be shining brightly.

Master Ziyang increasingly felt that Lu Wuwei's future achievements would surely surpass his own.

He felt as if he were seeing a new star rising, illuminating the entire sky.

He sighed inwardly:

This child has truly paved a bright future; his potential is limitless!

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In the short span of two breaths after the Heavenly Demon Palace raised the price, Pei Ziyan...

Like a sudden clap of thunder, the price instantly soared to—

"Three hundred and fifty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

In an instant, the area below the auction floor erupted into a frenzy, like water droplets splashed into a hot oil pan, with heated discussions breaking out among the crowd.

"My goodness, this is an extravagant display of wealth!"

"Three hundred and fifty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals, that's no small amount. Just who is this powerful figure with such audacity?"

"Judging from this situation, it looks like a bloodbath is about to break out!"

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Meanwhile, in another private room on the third floor.

The faces of the people from the Heavenly Demon Palace were ashen, like dark clouds gathering before a storm.

This person is truly shameless!

After they made another bid, the other party actually dared to follow suit?!

Has the other party forgotten that this place is the Northern Underworld Dragon Palace, within the sphere of influence of the Heavenly Demon Palace?

If you want to find out, who can hide?

Thinking of this, a ruthless glint flashed in Shao Jihe's eyes, and he immediately ordered the demon guards to quickly find out the other party's identity.

A demon guard received the order and left, but soon returned hastily, whispering something in someone's ear.

After learning that the other party was very likely a member of the Nine Nether Demonic Sect.

The members of the Heavenly Demon Palace exchanged glances, then smiled in understanding, thinking to themselves:

"I see. If it is the Nine Nether Demonic Sect, then it is not surprising."

"They do indeed possess such strength. Even the Heavenly Demon Palace must show them respect and not easily make enemies."

Therefore, the people from the Heavenly Demon Palace did not raise the price again this time.

Because they knew very well that since the Nine Nether Demonic Sect had already intervened and was determined to obtain this treasure;

So no matter how hard they fight for it, it will all be in vain in the end.

In the end, Pei Ziyan successfully acquired the giant leg of the Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast for the astonishing price of 350,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals.

"Crash..."

The audience erupted in thunderous applause and gasps of amazement once again.

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On the second floor, in the private room where Li Qingyuan was, the atmosphere was subtle.

The old ox hung its head, its eyes revealing an undisguised sense of regret.

His expression was as if he had missed the most precious treasure in the world, and was so heartbroken that he almost wanted to beat his chest and stamp his feet.

It muttered to itself:

"Such a massive amount of flesh and blood energy..."

"If I could obtain it, my physical body would surely be able to break through its limitations and reach a higher level."

"Now, this plan has completely fallen through..."

As for Li Qingyuan and the others around her, they did not hold a grudge like the old ox.

Their expressions were calm, but they were thinking to themselves:

"There are so many treasures in the world. If you lose this one, other opportunities will be waiting for you."

"Moreover, we have already gained a lot from this trip, and we should be content with what we have."

Yu Yangzi put on an indifferent expression.

His thoughts had already drifted to the spatial ring in Li Qingyuan's hand.

The main reason was that the Blood Soul Evil Pearl from before seemed to emanate some kind of mysterious power within Li Qingyuan's spatial ring, deeply attracting him.

Yu Yangzi developed a strong interest in this evil pearl.

He even asked Li Qingyuan several times if he could borrow the bead again to examine it closely and ponder its mysteries.

However, every single time.

Li Qingyuan refused him firmly and righteously, saying only:

"This thing is too strange. We should wait until after the Grand Ceremony of Ten Thousand Treasures, then we can examine it in detail and explore its secrets."

However, Li Qingyuan also harbored a certain curiosity.

He thought to himself:

"Who exactly is the owner of this Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast's giant leg?"

"They actually have such formidable 'strength' and audacity to acquire it?"

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As the clamor in the room gradually subsided, as if gently caressed by an invisible hand, it returned to tranquility.

Ao Ni Chang remained calm and patted her fair, jade-like hand again, the crisp sound particularly clear in the silent room.

In an instant, a middle-aged dragon demon walked forward with steady steps.

He carefully held an antique-style tray in both hands.

On the tray lay a tattered fragment of a map.

The fragment has jagged edges, as if it had been ruthlessly gnawed by time and battle, and is covered with mottled cracks and signs of wear.

However, even so dilapidated.

Yet it exudes an ancient and mysterious aura, like a low murmur from the depths of the ancient abyss, drawing everyone's attention.

The moment the fragment came into Li Qingyuan's view.

He felt his heart suddenly race, and his eyes widened instantly, as if he had seen the most incredible thing in the world.

At the same time, Yu Yangzi, who was standing to the side, suddenly poked his head out and stared intently into the distance.

Then, the two subconsciously looked at each other, and in each other's eyes, they could clearly see the undisguised astonishment and disbelief!

Indeed, the map fragment before us is exactly the same piece that Yu Yangzi generously gave to Li Qingyuan for free!

Moreover, Li Qingyuan himself already had a piece of it hidden in his possession.

In this way, he would have two horns.

But now, miraculously, a third piece has appeared!

These successive coincidences increasingly reveal that:

Once these map fragments are pieced together and integrated, their value will be immeasurable, enough to shake the entire world!

Its importance is self-evident.

Li Qingyuan clenched her fists secretly, making a firm decision in her heart:

We must retrieve this fragment no matter what!

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In the arena, Ao Ni Chang's graceful figure resembled a celestial flower blooming in the clouds.

Her gaze swept around, slowly taking in the diverse expressions on everyone's faces.

Then, she parted her lips slightly and spoke in a clear, melodious voice, as bright as a nightingale's song, yet carrying an air of authority befitting a superior:

"Distinguished guests, I must tell you the truth."

"This fragment of map was painstakingly deduced by my ancestor, who spent a great deal of effort combining ancient texts and strange clues."

"According to the ancestor's deduction, it is very likely to point to a hidden, forbidden place in the world."

She paused slightly at this point, her gaze sweeping across the faces of the crowd.

Seeing that everyone was listening intently, he continued:

"The name 'Jedi' may sound frightening, but it has always been a place where secrets are hidden."

"It may hold an immense opportunity that could allow you all to soar to new heights!"

"Perhaps it's a rare elixir that can help someone break through their limitations."

"Perhaps it is a supreme magical artifact capable of suppressing all directions."

"Or perhaps it's an ancient cultivation technique that allows one to comprehend the profound principles of the universe..."

"Of course, whether you will ultimately reap any rewards depends on your own luck, opportunities, and choices."

Similarly, the starting bid for this map fragment in this auction is one top-grade Xuanjing (mysterious crystal).

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent for a moment, as if time had frozen.

Everyone frowned slightly, lost in thought, each weighing the pros and cons in their minds.

Although the map fragment sounded enticing in Ao Ni Chang's description, the name of Jedi was ultimately like a sword hanging high, inspiring fear in all who heard it.

After all, no one wants to put themselves in danger for an unknown opportunity.

So everyone fell silent, pondering whether it was worth the risk of bidding for this map fragment.

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