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Finally, the guests finished their dinner and began to enter the auction hall.
Wei Chen and his companions closely watched the entrance, noticing nothing unusual; it was all members of the Golden Clan. Some were low-key and reserved, suppressing their presence, while others flaunted their wealth ostentatiously, deliberately releasing their Divine Power as if to announce just how powerful they were.
"Why aren't there any members of the Xiaoxiang Sword Sect?" Wei Chen thought it strange. Logically, members of the Xiaoxiang Sword Sect should have blended into the crowd, but he saw none.
"Master, I suspect that the strongest elder from the Xiaoxiang Sword Sect has probably arrived at the private room early, perhaps even before us," Ying Qin Supreme Deity whispered.
Wei Chen considered this possibility and replied, "Let's wait and see. If they really did arrive early, we will have a chance to meet them later."
"Master, should we bid on something?" Supreme Deity of Southern Ming asked.
Wei Chen looked at Supreme Deity of Southern Ming with confusion. Normally, in such situations, Supreme Deity of Southern Ming wouldn't inexplicably want to bid on items and expose their whereabouts, would he?
Moreover, the three of them didn’t have that many Touchstones on hand.
Seemingly sensing Wei Chen and Ying Qin Supreme Deity's doubts, Supreme Deity of Southern Ming smiled and said, "In my memory, every auction at Tong Inn features exquisite items. The grand finale is particularly exceptional; such auctions happen once every ten years, making them rare opportunities."
"Then let's take a look. If there's anything useful for us, we can consider it. But do we have enough Touchstones?" Wei Chen inquired.
Supreme Deity of Southern Ming replied, "At Tong Inn, ordinary divine stones can also be exchanged for Touchstones, though there will be some loss in value. Generally, nine Touchstones can be exchanged for ten divine stones of the same level. We may not have many Touchstones, but divine stones..."
Supreme Deity of Southern Ming smiled confidently; after all, he was a supreme God-Level being in the Divine Realm and wouldn't lack divine stones.
Ying Qin Supreme Deity exclaimed happily, "Haha, that's great! I also have quite a few divine stones!"
"Let's see," Wei Chen said disinterestedly. What good items could there possibly be?
Once all the guests were seated, the auction officially began.
One exquisite item after another was pushed onto the high platform, and the prices were indeed not low.
Until the final grand piece was about to be presented, Wei Chen and his companions were all disinterested. It wasn't just Wei Chen who had lost interest; even the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming and Ying Qin Supreme Deity seemed unenthusiastic. Although some items were considered precious, they were not rare in the Endless Divine Realm. At their level, they only cared about cultivation and treasures that could enhance their strength.
Finally, after much anticipation, the grand finale was brought onto the stage.
To their surprise, it was merely an ordinary Sumeru Seed.
Wei Chen was instantly disappointed, while the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming and Ying Qin Supreme Deity were left speechless. How could the grand finale be just a Sumeru Seed? Even if the space within that Sumeru Seed was vast, it shouldn't have been presented last.
The guests below and those in the private boxes shared similar thoughts. Was this a joke? Had Tong Inn fallen so low that they could only produce a Sumeru Seed to fool people?
Voices of dissatisfaction rose one after another.
At that moment, Shopkeeper Shen from Tong Inn walked up to the high platform with a cheerful smile.
As soon as he appeared, the entire venue fell silent.
A powerful figure from the Twelfth Level Divine Realm, second only to the Gold Clan Leader within the Golden Clan Secret Realm, commanded respect as soon as he stepped on stage. No one dared to complain anymore.
Not only did they stop complaining, but they also became eager with anticipation. The Innkeeper's personal appearance was enough to suggest that there must be something significant about that Sumeru Seed!
“Esteemed guests, I apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality. This Divine Vessel is indeed precious. To be honest, it has passed through several Tong Inns before finally arriving at our auction. Previous auctions at Tong Inn failed due to its high bidding price and lack of interest. I hope that our esteemed guests from the Golden Clan can acquire it and make good use of it.”
Upon hearing Shopkeeper Shen's words, the guests became intrigued. What kind of item could have been turned down by multiple Tong Inns? Perhaps it was something extraordinary but priced too high for anyone to afford… But how likely was that?
Everyone began speculating that this so-called grand finale might be something Tong Inn deemed valuable but had little practical use for, leading to an excessively high price tag.
It was undeniable that the Golden Clan's old-timers were quite accurate in their guesses.
Shopkeeper Shen continued, "Inside this Sumeru Seed is a piece of Divine Iron weighing a million tons. After our professional assessment, this Divine Iron lacks flexibility and cannot be forged into weapons or armor, but its hardness is astonishing. Even a Tenth Level Divine Realm expert can only leave marks on it when attacking."
"Shopkeeper Shen, if it can't be forged into weapons or armor, what use is it?"
"Yes, Shopkeeper Shen, what is the purpose of this grand finale?"
The Innkeeper pressed his hands down and smiled, "Ten Thousand Ton Divine Iron can be used on Warships; it is indestructible!"
The crowd fell silent. Were they trying to swindle money? A Warship itself was already heavy and required a large amount of divine stones to lift off the ground. Adding this unknown Divine Iron on top would only consume even more divine stones.
Were they really trying to pull a fast one?
Could Tong Inn really play such tricks?
The guests from the Golden Clan thought to themselves, no wonder it couldn't be sold in the market; with the current shipbuilding standards, how could it possibly sell here in the Golden Clan Secret Realm?
Then the Innkeeper's words left the Golden Clan members speechless.
"The Ten Thousand Ton Divine Iron can be used to cover the surface of Warships for incredible defense or perhaps to construct Pavilions or large gates..." As he spoke, Shopkeeper Shen himself seemed at a loss for words. This item couldn't sell in the market; how could it possibly have a market in the Golden Clan Secret Realm?
Most importantly, its price was outrageous.
"Alright, I know you're all uninterested, but as a formality, this is a task assigned by Tong Inn headquarters... One million Sixth Rank divine stones, which equals one hundred thousand Seventh Rank divine stones, ten thousand Eighth Rank divine stones, one thousand Ninth Rank divine stones, one hundred Tenth Rank divine stones, ten Eleventh Grade divine stones, or one Twelve-Grade Divine Stone... Well, that's quite detailed. If anyone is interested, just take it away; there shouldn't be any competition. This is the bottom price and cannot be changed."
With that, Shopkeeper Shen stepped down from the high platform. Clearly, he felt ashamed and humiliated by this grand finale.
The crowd shook their heads in disappointment, gradually making their way out. Fortunately, the second-to-last and third-to-last items were decent, but overall, this auction was a complete failure.
No matter how one looked at it, this auction would go down in the history of Tong Inn as the most disappointing one ever due to the final item being such a letdown.
In fact, there had been many equally disappointing auctions at Tong Inn before.
As the guests exited, no one showed any interest in the Ten Thousand Ton Divine Iron encased in the Sumeru Seed. Its practical value was minimal, and the price was exorbitant—who would want to take that risk?
It would take half of the Royal Family's Touchstone just to acquire iron that could only be used for building houses?
No matter how miraculous it was, no one wanted to try it.
It was even more expensive than living in the Sea Palace made of pure gold by thousands of times.
As guests from the Golden Clan left one by one, Tong Inn felt eerily empty. Outside, a large contingent of troops protected the nobles within Golden City from any sudden attacks by the Xiaoxiang Sword Sect. Attending this auction was already a risky endeavor; with recent disturbances caused by the Xiaoxiang Sword Sect, traveling here was unsafe. The significant risk taken for such a disappointing finale severely tarnished Tong Inn's reputation.
The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming and Ying Qin Supreme Deity felt indifferent and were also disappointed by the final item. However, Wei Chen's eyes sparkled with interest after listening to Shopkeeper Shen's explanation.
"Master, do you want that so-called Divine Iron?" Ying Qin Supreme Deity asked.
Wei Chen nodded and replied, "That Golden Mechanism specializes in mechanical construction. This piece of Divine Iron may be useless to ordinary people, but for us, it’s an exceptional Divine Vessel. It can withstand attacks from Eleventh Level Divine Realm beings with minimal damage; even Twelve-Level Divine Realm Experts would struggle against it for a short time. Coupled with other defenses, its potential is remarkable."
"Doesn't the Golden Mechanism have a war fortress plan? These Divine Irons would be perfect for that."
Wei Chen's eyes sparkled with determination; he was set on acquiring that Ten Thousand Ton Divine Iron!
"Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, Ying Qin Supreme Deity, can you gather enough divine stones together?"
Wei Chen looked at the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming and the Ying Qin Supreme Deity, his expression filled with anticipation as he asked.
The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming and the Ying Qin Supreme Deity exchanged glances. What should they do? Gathering enough resources was certainly not a problem, but the cost was too high!
Wei Chen said, "To have more capital to eliminate the Bloodshed Shop, it’s fine to contribute all your divine stones. What else can you do with them?"
The Ying Qin Supreme Deity replied, "Master, do you really believe that Golden Mechanism can build a flying Warship without using formations?"
"Trust those who deserve it and doubt those who don't; I believe in him," Wei Chen nodded firmly.
"Alright then, we should be able to gather enough," the Ying Qin Supreme Deity agreed. The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming had no reason to refuse either. Just like Wei Chen said, everything was for dealing with the Bloodshed Shop. The more power they had, the more assurance they gained. As long as they could eliminate the Bloodshed Shop and maintain the Endless Divine Realm's independent status, any cost would be worth it.
Just as they were negotiating, the Innkeeper approached them.
"Gentlemen, people from the Xiaoxiang Sword Sect are waiting for you. Would you like to go see them?" The Innkeeper was feeling down because he couldn't sell any Divine Iron, but since the Xiaoxiang Sword Sect had contributed a lot of divine stones for this meeting, he hoped to make some profit and soothe his troubled spirit.
After turning a few corners, under the Innkeeper's guidance, Wei Chen and his companions entered a private room.
Inside the room were only two people. One of them was Zhang Zi, whom Wei Chen and his companions had saved that night. The other person sat upright in a chair. Upon seeing Wei Chen and his companions enter, he stood up and smiled as he introduced himself: "I am Elder of the Xiaoxiang Sword Sect. It’s a pleasure to meet you."
The Elder of the Xiaoxiang Sword Sect appeared gentle and kind, lacking any of the imposing aura typical of sword cultivators. Yet it was precisely such individuals who hid their true strength deep within; they were the real experts.
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