Chapter 850: The Grand Finale Treasure
Chapter 850: The Grand Finale Treasure
Three rare and exotic treasures made the numerous Golden Core cultivators present feel that their trip was well worth it, and they anticipated the upcoming auction items with heightened excitement.
In the end, over ten pounds of Thunder Death Crystal was won by a late-stage Golden Core cultivator residing in the Thunderfire Planet Cave. The transaction was finalized at ninety thousand low-grade spirit stones.
"Fellow cultivators, the next item up for auction is another fifth-grade talisman, the Primordial Yin Sword Talisman."
As the words left Lu Chen's mouth, a pitch-black talisman appeared in his hand.
The talisman resembled a sword tip, emanating a deep black glow. One could sense the myriad of minute sword auras swirling within, and holding it gave an eerie, cold sensation.
"The Primordial Yin Sword Talisman, a fifth-grade talisman, contains an extremely venomous primordial yin sword aura, making it exceptionally lethal."
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"The next item up for auction is the Five Thunder Conjoined Flower, a high-grade lightning-attributed spiritual plant from the Thunderfire Planet Cave, which I, Lu, happened to obtain and cultivate."
"This spiritual flower has a wide range of uses. One can extract the essence of the five fundamental elements from it to forge high-grade lightning-attributed talismans, aid in cultivating lightning-attributed techniques and abilities, and even nurture thunder-attributed spirit beasts."
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"The Grand Yin Wooden Casket, fused with a strand of Grand Yin energy, possesses the ability to heal, nourish, and strengthen the soul, providing a sanctuary where it can dwell for extended periods without dissipation."
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Mystic Spring Flower... Snow Impediment Ice Jade Lotus... True Killing Sword Talisman... Red Sun Essence Gold...
One after another, rare and extraordinary treasures were presented before the crowd like a dazzling parade of wonders.
The audience, initially filled with delight, slowly became numb with awe as their attention remained fixed on the treasures.
They never expected that Lu Chen's private auction would feature items of such exceptional quality.
Each item presented was no less than fifth-grade, and among them were several extremely rare and coveted treasures.
This fueled their enthusiasm, and each treasure was sold at a price far exceeding its starting bid, bringing Lu Chen tremendous profits.
"Fellow cultivators, the auction is about to reach its climax."
"There are only two grand finale treasures left, and I hope they will meet your expectations."
Lu Chen said with a smile.
Hearing this, the crowd instantly became invigorated.
"Two grand finale treasures? Even more extraordinary than the Golden Core Bodhi and the Thunder Extreme Escape Talisman?"
With these thoughts in mind, the thirty-plus Golden Core cultivators present were brimming with anticipation.
"Pure Yang Golden Lotus Seed, fifth-grade."
"Although its grade is not exceptionally high, this lotus seed is an extremely rare treasure in the cultivation world."
Lu Chen held a scarlet golden lotus seed in his hand, its surface adorned with delicate fiery patterns that seemed to flow. Even from a distance, one could clearly sense the pure yang aura emanating from within.
"Fellow Lu, may I inquire about the origin of this lotus seed? I have never heard of it before."
Yu Lin Sanren asked softly.
"The Pure Yang Golden Lotus is the result of my years of experimentation and improvement upon the fourth-grade Earthfire Heart Lotus. It was with great effort that I managed to cultivate only three of these."
"The cultivation process is incredibly challenging. I used one myself, kept one for future needs, and the last one is here for all of you."
Lu Chen explained, conveniently forgetting about the stash of over thirty Pure Yang Golden Lotus seeds stored in his Gluttonous Insect Pouch.
"The lotus seed contains pure yang energy, which has an innate restraining effect on evil, demonic, and sinister beings. After consumption, one can be impervious to all evil influences, purifying any malevolent energy within. Prolonged consumption may also bring numerous benefits to one's spiritual sense."
Regarding the effects of the Pure Yang Golden Lotus seed, Lu Chen refrained from making definitive claims about its potential to enhance one's spiritual sense, as doing so would require long-term consumption of the seeds, and he didn't want to make promises he couldn't keep.
Such an item was incredibly rare and priceless in the cultivation world, seldom appearing on the market. Whenever one surfaced, it would spark frenzied bidding among countless cultivators.
Already priceless, this Pure Yang Golden Lotus seed was even more valuable given the current situation of demonic invasions.
Lu Chen raised his hands to calm the crowd, waiting for them to settle down before commencing the auction, "The Pure Yang Golden Lotus seed, starting bid is forty thousand low-grade spirit stones, with a minimum increment of two thousand low-grade spirit stones."
"Let the bidding begin!"
"Fifty thousand!"
"Sixty thousand!"
"Seventy thousand!"
After a few breaths, the bidding for the Pure Yang Golden Lotus seed soared to eighty thousand low-grade spirit stones.
As the auction progressed, the number of qualified bidders dwindled until only a handful of extremely wealthy Golden Core cultivators in the mid to late stages remained in contention.
"Ninety thousand low-grade spirit stones," Zhang Jiuzong casually called out.
If what Lu Chen said was true, this scarlet lotus seed would be a highly sought-after commodity in the cultivation world, a valuable item even for Nascent Soul true lords.
"Ninety-five thousand. Zhang, my friend, I shall compete with you for this treasure today," Ding Qingwen, seated beside Zhang Jiuzong, quickly followed up.
"One hundred thousand," Qi Wuheng stated expressionlessly, bidding the highest price in the auction so far.
"One hundred and two thousand," Zhang Jiuzong added, without hesitation.
Whether it was Qi Wuheng from the Celestial Cave or Ding Qingwen from the same merchant guild, Zhang Jiuzong immediately raised his bid by two thousand each time they spoke up, appearing nonchalant throughout.
"One hundred and eleven thousand," Zhang Jiuzong finally called out.
In the end, Qi Wuheng and his companion had no choice but to concede.
While the Pure Yang Golden Lotus seed was indeed precious, it was ultimately a fifth-grade treasure, and the current price had already far exceeded its base value. Continuing to bid would be unwise.
"Congratulations, Zhang, for winning the Pure Yang Golden Lotus seed," Lu Chen said with a smile.
"There is one last treasure," Lu Chen continued, "This item is different from the previous ones. It is a sixth-grade talisman, one of my most prized possessions."
"I originally intended to use it for self-defense, but as you all know, I rarely leave my cave abode and prefer to stay indoors. It would be better to exchange it for more spirit stones to purchase cultivation resources."
Lu Chen's words carried a hint of self-mockery as he took out a silver-white talisman from his storage pouch under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
The talisman was palm-sized, shimmering with silver light. At its center was a trace of lightning, surrounded by erratic rays of thunder, as if it could unleash infinite thunderous power at any moment.
"The Minor Five Thunders Talisman, a sixth-grade talisman, is crafted from a vast collection of pure and refined Five Elements Spirit Thunder, capable of unleashing countless Five Elements Spirit Thunder upon activation, dealing devastating damage to its target, and instantly slaying a mid to late-stage Golden Core cultivator."
"The starting bid is eighty thousand low-grade spirit stones, with a minimum increment of three thousand."
"Let the bidding begin!"
"A sixth-grade talisman! Even in auctions held by merchant guilds, this would be considered a top-tier treasure!"
Ding Qingwen leaned forward, his eyes glued to the Minor Five Thunders Talisman in Lu Chen's hand.
"Indeed, and it's also an extremely rare thunder-attributed talisman, befitting of being the grand finale treasure," Zhang Jiuzong chimed in.
The appearance of the sixth-grade Minor Five Thunders Talisman plunged the venue into an eerie silence, as if a storm was brewing.
(End of Chapter)
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