Chapter 1132: The Amber Jade Tree
Chapter 1132: The Amber Jade Tree
The Ten Thousand Corpse True Demon Art indeed lived up to its hype as the grand finale of the auction, as soon as it appeared, it sparked intense competition among more than thirty Nascent Soul Cultivators.
"Three million two hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones!"
"Three million four hundred thousand!"
In no time, the bidding price soared to a staggering four million low-grade spirit stones.
The starting bid alone had already excluded almost all Core Formation True Persons, and at the high price of four million, only five or six Nascent Soul Cultivators remained in the running.
"Four million one hundred thousand!"
The Mid-stage Nascent Soul Elder from the Demon Extermination Sect spoke in a deep voice.
"For most cultivators, demon cultivation methods are more harmful than beneficial. If one practices them recklessly, they may gradually be assimilated into a demon."
"The Demon Extermination Sect has been studying demon cultivation for many years and has a deep understanding of various demon cultivation methods. Fellow Daoists, please reconsider and don't let this half of the cultivation method affect your future cultivation path."
Li Xuanchen scoffed, "Fellow Daoist Chen, don't speak as if only your Demon Extermination Sect is exploring demon cultivation methods. Such an exquisite cultivation method holds great reference value for major sects and may even lead to the comprehension of high-grade body refinement techniques."
"Indeed, the Beast Cult shares this intention."
The tall elder added another hundred thousand.
The Demon Extermination Sect Elder's expression turned solemn, and he shouted, "Four million five hundred thousand!"
He was determined to obtain this Ten Thousand Corpse True Demon Art.
The Demon Extermination Sect specialized in hunting and slaying demons across the myriad realms, and this demon cultivation method held extraordinary value for the sect.
Moreover, the Ten Thousand Corpse True Demon Art allowed one to cultivate up to the Nascent Soul Realm with just its upper half, making it a top-tier body refinement technique. If cultivated successfully, there might even be a chance to obtain the lower half of the cultivation method.
"Four million five hundred and fifty thousand."
Li Xuanchen hesitated for a moment before shouting.
The Sword Sect intended to acquire this cultivation method for its disciples, but the price was already approaching the Sword Palace's designated budget limit.
"Four million six hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones."
A hoarse voice echoed from the corner.
Following the sound, everyone saw an ordinary-looking young man staring expressionlessly at Lu Xuan, who was at the center.
A Nascent Soul True Monarch probed with his divine sense, but it was like sinking into the depths of the ocean, directly absorbed by the young man's body.
"What a powerful concealment technique!"
The Nascent Soul True Monarch's heart skipped a beat, and he suppressed his curiosity.
"Four million seven hundred thousand!"
The Chen surnamed Elder from the Demon Extermination Sect gritted his teeth and shouted.
"Four million seven hundred and fifty thousand," the ordinary-looking young man said indifferently.
"Fellow Daoist, what is your background? You actually want to obtain the Ten Thousand Corpse True Demon Art."
The Demon Extermination Sect Elder couldn't help but ask.
"Merely a loose cultivator, not worth mentioning."
"I'm only pursuing the path of body refinement, so I need that half of the demon cultivation method."
The young man replied casually.
Lu Xuan felt that these words were strangely familiar, and his attention was quietly drawn to the young man.
"Fortunately, there's no information prompt, so it shouldn't be a demon that has sneaked in."
"Of course, it's also possible that the cultivator didn't taste the spirit fruit and spirit brew I offered before."
Lu Xuan thought to himself. Before everyone entered the Artifact Spirit Space, he had entertained them in the branch tower with various high-grade spirit fruits and spirit brews, both as a gesture of hospitality and to prevent demons from infiltrating.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, I have a rare sixth-grade spirit plant seed condensation technique, I wonder if it can offset some spirit stones?"
The Chen surnamed Elder turned to Lu Xuan and said.
As soon as he finished speaking, a cyan jade slip quietly appeared in his hand.
Just as Lu Xuan was about to speak, a hoarse voice sounded in his ear.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, I have a ninth-grade Amber Jade Tree Spirit Seed, but it has lost some of its vitality. I need a seventh-grade nourishing spirit object to replenish it. I wonder if I can trade it directly for the upper volume of the Ten Thousand Corpse True Demon Art in your possession?"
"The ordinary-looking young man mumbled, transmitting his voice to Lu Xuan."
"A ninth-grade Amber Jade Tree Spirit Seed?"
Lu Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately set aside the Demon Extermination Sect Elder's seed condensation technique.
The ninth grade was the limit for spirit plants, and beyond that were the primordial spirit roots and Dao fruits born of heaven and earth. The True Essence Mystic Gourd from earlier could evolve into a postnatal spirit root after ten thousand years, which was essentially a special ninth-grade spirit plant.
As for the loss of vital energy, Lu Xuan had even managed to salvage the Void-Nourishing Immortal Vine, a primordial spirit root. Restoring a ninth-grade spirit seed that had lost some vital energy should be a piece of cake.
Not to mention, he still had some Ten Thousand Year Spirit Milk left, and the Green Emperor Immortal Leaf could also help to some extent. Basically, he could restore a normal level of vital energy to the Amber Jade Tree Spirit Seed.
"May I have a look, Fellow Daoist?" Lu Xuan asked.
"Sure."
A deep yellow spirit seed swiftly floated towards Lu Xuan.
As his consciousness landed on it, he seemed to enter a vast world in an instant. In this world, there was a giant tree, with glowing mist erupting from it, merging with the heavens and earth, containing mysterious Daoist rhymes.
Soon, a piece of information flashed through his sea of consciousness.
[Amber Jade Tree, ninth-grade spirit plant. When a Heavenly Cavern is born, it may give birth to an Amber Jade Tree Spirit Seed. This spirit seed has lost some vital energy and requires long-term nourishment from corresponding spirit objects to restore it to normal.]
[The Amber Jade Tree must be planted within a Heavenly Cavern, merging with it. It will be nourished and cultivated by the original energy of the Heavenly Cavern, and after maturity, it can condense Amber Jade Qi within the body.]
[By absorbing and refining Amber Jade Qi, one can further comprehend the principles of the Great Dao, and it can also be used to cultivate Supreme Divine Abilities and refine high-grade magical treasures.]
"It is indeed a ninth-grade spirit seed!"
Lu Xuan's heart filled with intense joy.
The moment the Amber Jade Tree Spirit Seed appeared, the Demon Extermination Sect Elder, who had originally intended to send out the jade slip, took it back and silently waited for Lu Xuan's decision.
After the auction of several seventh-grade treasures, Lu Xuan had already exposed his preferences to everyone.
As long as there were high-grade spirit seeds, everything would be negotiable with the auctioned treasures.
The appearance of this ninth-grade spirit seed basically meant that he would have to pass on the Ten Thousand Corpse True Demon Art.
Sure enough, after receiving confirmation from the mysterious cultivator, Lu Xuan immediately made his decision.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on obtaining this half of the Ten Thousand Corpse True Demon Art."
He smiled and announced, handing the skeleton book to the ordinary young man.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist."
The young man remained expressionless, but his voice revealed a hint of joy.
"Alright, Fellow Daoists, the auction is now over."
"Thank you all for coming and making this small private auction of mine a success."
Lu Xuan smiled at the hundreds of cultivators on the meteorites.
"Please exit the Artifact Spirit Space one after another. If you stay inside for too long, you might be cleared out by that senior."
"After leaving, you will still be in the Hailou Commerce Guild's branch tower in Sword Star City, so safety is guaranteed."
"I also ask all of you not to cause any more trouble in Sword Star City, such as killing and stealing treasures, to avoid attracting the attention of the patrolling cultivators from the Sword Sect."
"As for when and how to leave Sword Star City, and what happens afterward, that's no longer the Sword Sect's concern."
Lu Xuan said with a smile.
Before he could finish, Li Xuanchen, Mo Yuanfeng, and a group of Sword Sect cultivators arrived and surrounded him, giving him a strong sense of security.
(End of Chapter)
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