activa-t Chapter 89 Immortal Spirit City Auction 4
Chapter 89 Immortal Spirit City Auction 4
The auctioneer moved gracefully, revealing a scroll painting in her hands.
The scroll handle shimmered with a warm, jade-like light, seemingly capable of soothing the soul. As the scroll was unfurled, the mountains, rivers, stars, sun, and moon appeared to come alive. The babbling of flowing water and the clear chirping of birds faintly echoed in the hall. A gentle breeze swept across the scroll, causing the flowers and plants in the painting to sway softly, and a fresh, natural atmosphere permeated the air. Everyone felt as if they were in a fairyland within the painting, and their bodies and minds were greatly soothed and tranquilized.
"This is a divine painting of a spiritual realm, created by a master painter using the essence of heaven and earth as ink and the myriad phenomena of the universe as brush. It contains boundless natural power. For cultivators, practicing before this painting allows them to comprehend the Dao of heaven and earth, accelerating their cultivation speed. If trapped in a desperate situation, they can use this painting to create a temporary spiritual realm space to conceal themselves or block attacks. Starting bid: 800,000 spirit stones!"
A thin, middle-aged cultivator who looked like a painter was so excited that his voice trembled slightly: "Eight hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones! I have painted countless paintings in my life, but I have never seen such a painting full of charm and spiritual power. I must buy it and study it day and night."
"Nine hundred thousand spirit stones!" A young female cultivator exclaimed with longing. "If I could cultivate in front of this painting, I would surely break through soon and become a leading figure among the younger generation of the sect."
“Nine hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones!” An old man in a long robe stroked his long beard and said slowly, “I observe the spiritual power contained in this painting. If it can be integrated into my family’s protective formation, the family’s defense will be increased several times over.”
Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed, "Second Senior Brother, this painting is like magic! I want to go inside and play in it!"
Mu Zhusheng smiled and said, "The magic of this painting far exceeds imagination. To possess it would truly be a great fortune." Jiang Jingzhi's puppet's gaze was also fixed on the painting.
At this moment, a female cultivator dressed in emerald green raised the price, saying, "One million spirit stones! My cultivation method is in harmony with the Way of Nature, and this painting has an irreplaceable effect on improving my cultivation method."
The middle-aged painter-student cried out anxiously, "One million one hundred thousand spirit stones! This painting is a treasure of both art and cultivation for me, and I absolutely cannot give it to someone else."
The young female cultivator bit her lip: "One million two hundred thousand spirit stones! I have been preparing for this painting for a long time, so please be lenient, seniors."
The old man in the long robe pondered for a moment: "One million three hundred thousand spirit stones! The prosperity of the family depends on this, I will not give up."
Just as everyone was arguing fiercely, a gentle male voice rang out in the hall: "Two million spirit stones. I am the sect leader of the Lingyun Painting Sect. This Spirit Realm Divine Painting should rightfully belong to my sect. I am determined to obtain it."
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked. The female cultivator in emerald green said unwillingly, "If the sect leader wants to forcibly take this painting, isn't it a bit unfair to make things difficult for us junior cultivators?"
The sect leader of Lingyun Painting Sect smiled gently: "I am not trying to seize it by force. It's just that my sect has a very deep connection with this painting. If you are willing to part with it, my sect will reward you handsomely."
But the other bidders were still unwilling to give up easily. The middle-aged painter-cultivator blushed and said, "Two million one hundred thousand spirit stones! Although I am just a rogue cultivator, my love for this painting is second to none."
The young female cultivator also mustered her courage: "Two million two hundred thousand spirit stones! I want to try again."
The atmosphere in the venue was tense, with bidding sounds rising and falling, and everyone was waiting to see who would ultimately own the divine painting.
The sect leader of Lingyun Painting Sect smiled gently, "Three hundred taels, I hope you will all be so kind."
As the sect leader of Lingyun Painting Sect offered three hundred taels of silver, the venue fell silent for a few seconds, everyone stunned by the exorbitant price.
The middle-aged monk, who looked like a painter, looked dejected and sighed, "So be it, so be it. Such a price is beyond my reach. I can only hope that the owner will cherish this painting." After saying this, he sat back down in his seat, looking forlorn.
The young female cultivator's eyes reddened, but she knew there was no way to change the situation. She could only stomp her foot in frustration: "Sect Master, you are so generous. I am completely humbled."
The old man in the long robe closed his eyes and pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "The Lingyun Painting Sect has a profound foundation, which I have witnessed today. I will withdraw from the bidding."
Just when everyone thought the Spirit Realm Divine Painting was about to belong to the Sect Master of the Spirit Rhyme Painting Sect, a lazy yet undeniable voice came from the VIP box: "Five million taels, I want this painting."
The moment this voice was uttered, the entire audience erupted in uproar, with everyone speculating about the identity of this powerful figure.
Inside the VIP box, a thin layer of starlight filled the air, as if isolating it from the outside world and creating its own mysterious realm.
The surrounding walls are inlaid with countless star stones that emit a soft blue light. The light of the star stones intertwines and reflects the illusion of a vast starry sky in mid-air. The stars twinkle as if they are slowly flowing.
A huge ice silk couch was placed in the center, covered with rare spirit feather cushions, soft and exuding a faint spiritual energy.
On a low table to the side, there was an exquisite star-patterned tea set. The spiritual tea in the set was steaming, and the aroma of the tea mingled with the star mist, giving off a unique and captivating fragrance.
Then a woman appeared, dressed in a gorgeous star-patterned brocade robe. The robe was embroidered with exquisite star patterns that shimmered under the lights of the venue, as if she were wearing the night sky.
Her face was stunningly beautiful, her skin as white as snow, her eyebrows like distant mountains, her eyes like deep lake water, yet revealing a cold, icy light, and beneath her high, straight nose, her red lips were like fire, naturally crimson.
Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, held up only by a hairpin inlaid with a huge star diamond. The light emanating from the diamond complemented her brocade robe, adding to her nobility and mystery.
She leaned lazily against the soft couch in the private room, one hand resting lightly on the armrest, her fingers adorned with several dazzling rings, each seemingly containing powerful spiritual energy fluctuations.
The sect leader of Lingyun Painting Sect's expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Who are you? Why are you opposing my Lingyun Painting Sect like this?"
The Palace Master of Xinghua Palace chuckled: "I am the Palace Master of Xinghua Palace. I have long coveted this Spirit Realm Divine Painting. How can I let you have it so easily?"
At this moment, the auctioneer was also somewhat at a loss, with fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead. He forced himself to remain calm and said, "Five million taels at a time, this is an unprecedentedly high price. Is there any other distinguished guest who would like to raise the bid?"
The hall was silent as everyone watched the standoff between the two major forces.
A moment later, the auctioneer called out again, "Five million two times..."
The sect leader of Lingyun Painting Sect gritted his teeth: "Six million taels! Lingyun Painting Sect is determined to obtain this painting. I hope Palace Master Xinghua will not push us too far."
Palace Master Xinghua chuckled: "Ten million taels. Although your Lingyun Painting Sect is good, I am not one to back down easily."
The sect leader of Lingyun Painting Sect turned pale and then red, and finally shook his head helplessly, saying nothing more.
"Ten million taels once, ten million taels twice, ten million taels three times! Sold! The Spirit Realm Divine Painting belongs to the Star Flower Palace Master!" The auctioneer excitedly brought down the auction gavel.
As the intense bidding came to an end, the auctioneer wiped the sweat from his brow, took a deep breath, and then turned and walked backstage.
A short while later, he returned to the stage, holding a treasure box that exuded a mysterious aura in both hands.
The treasure box was engraved with ancient runes, which shimmered with a ghostly blue light, as if telling a story from long ago.
The auctioneer gently placed the treasure box on the auction stage, and the air around the box seemed to grow colder, with faint icicles forming around its edges.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item for auction is the Frost Abyss Ice Marrow. This ice marrow is taken from the depths of an extremely cold abyss, refined over ten thousand years by the power of ice. For those who cultivate ice-based techniques, it is an unparalleled treasure, capable of helping them rapidly advance their cultivation level and condense the coldest ice spirit. If it is integrated into a magical artifact, the artifact will also be imbued with the power of the Frost Abyss, allowing it to freeze the spiritual power of enemies and weaken their combat strength when attacking them. Starting bid: one million taels!"
A young female ice cultivator's eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait to shout, "One million one hundred thousand taels! I have been cultivating ice-type techniques for many years, but I have been struggling to find an opportunity to break through. This Frost Abyss Ice Marrow will definitely be of great help to me."
"One million two hundred thousand taels!" A white-haired ice-element elder said slowly, "Our sect has a long history of ice-element techniques. If we obtain this ice marrow, it can ensure that our sect's ice-element techniques will reach a higher level."
"One million five hundred thousand taels!" a burly man shouted. "Although I am not an ice-type cultivator, I have heard that this thing is extremely precious. I bought it to give to my brother who has ice-type talent, so that he can also make a name for himself."
Xu Xiaoxiao shivered: "Second Senior Brother, this ice marrow is so cold! It feels like the surroundings are turning into an ice cellar."
Mu Zhusheng said, "The Cold Abyss Ice Marrow is an extremely cold substance, and the icy power it contains is naturally extraordinary." Jiang Jingzhi's puppet's gaze was also drawn to the treasure box, as if it could feel the icy coldness within it through the box.
At this moment, a male cultivator dressed in a blue and white robe raised the price, saying, "One million eight hundred thousand taels! My family has some connection with the Ice Abyss Land, and this Ice Marrow is of great significance to my family."
The young female cultivator cried out anxiously, "Two million taels! I can't miss this opportunity to break through. Please grant my request!"
The Ice Elder pondered for a moment: "Two million two hundred thousand taels! For the glory of the sect, I must fight for it."
The burly man scratched his head: "Two and a half million taels! My brother would be very happy if he knew I got this treasure for him."
The venue erupted into fierce bidding once again, with everyone vying to acquire the Frost Abyss Ice Marrow.