Dominator Emperor

Sikong Toutian couldn’t help but scratch his head. He thought for a long moment, then clapped his hands and said, ”That’s right, I remember now. There seems to be a Grave Auction today out in the Desolate Suburbs. According to the news from Chenggu Pavilion, the tomb’s owner was likely an incredible Pharmacist, so there might be a lot of Ancient Medicines buried with him. The auction is about to start soon, and a lot of people have already gone. You two can go check it out. Who knows, you might even find some Rotting Nether Beans.”

”Grave Auction?” Li Qiye narrowed his eyes, then nodded. ”Let’s go. Take me to see it.”

Sikong Toutian was not at all willing. ’I wish I could get as far away from this Evil God as possible.’ But the moment Li Qiye’s eyes locked onto him, his skin crawled, and he didn’t dare say another word. He could only lead the way for Li Qiye and the others.

”Another Grave Auction? I wonder if there’ll be anything good. Things at Grave Auctions can be highly sought after,” Chi Xiaodao couldn’t help but mutter as Sikong Toutian led the way.

Grave Auctions were a very popular type of auction in the East Hundred Cities. In fact, such business took place all over the Human Emperor Realm, but nowhere was it as prevalent as in the East Hundred Cities.

The reason for their popularity in the East Hundred Cities was simple. As a gathering place for the Human Race, its history was immensely long. Countless ancient tombs were hidden beneath the city; no one knew just how many of the Invincible Generation were buried there.

A Grave Auction was, in essence, an auction. The auction house would buy a tract of land from the owner of a mountain or ridge, and any tombs found would belong to them. Alternatively, they would buy the tombs directly from the descendants of the deceased.

After an auction house acquired a tomb, there were two ways to proceed. The first was to auction off the entire tomb to outsiders. The second was for the auction house to open the tomb, retrieve the items inside, and auction them off on the spot. After the auction, any remains without Divinity or value were returned to the tomb’s owner.

This type of sale was called a Grave Auction, and it was quite popular in the East Hundred Cities. Besides satisfying the buyers’ curiosity for the bizarre, it also attracted those who hoped to find a hidden treasure for a low price.

Of course, a Grave Auction was sometimes only a fine line away from tomb robbing. If a tomb was ownerless, some would simply open it, take the treasures, and then auction them off.

In truth, an auction house needed considerable power to host Grave Auctions. After all, valuable tombs—especially those of once-invincible figures—were fraught with deadly traps. Some were completely impenetrable, making it impossible to even open the tomb! Therefore, any auction house that dared to host a Grave Auction was bound to be an extremely powerful one.

Without a doubt, Chenggu Pavilion was an extremely powerful auction house. It was not just powerful but also ancient beyond measure. Its origins could be traced back to the Pioneer Era, and perhaps even further.

Chenggu Pavilion’s strength was absolutely unquestionable. Legend had it that at their peak, they had auction houses in all of the Nine Realms. Today, Chenggu Pavilion was number one in all of Donglin City, and even in the entire East Hundred Cities.

Although Sikong Toutian said the Desolate Suburbs were outside Donglin City, they were, in fact, nearly ten thousand miles away! It was a vast, desolate expanse of withered trees and weeds, almost entirely devoid of human presence.

However, the place where Chenggu Pavilion was holding the Grave Auction today was a small valley brimming with lush greenery, a world apart from the surrounding desolation.

So, when many buyers stepped into this small valley and felt the vibrant life, they couldn’t help but nod in approval. ”It seems this place is quite extraordinary! It’s said a Pharmacist is buried here, and that certainly seems plausible. A truly powerful Pharmacist can indeed illuminate all living things. Even after death, they are accompanied by Ancient Vines and old medicines.”

In fact, after receiving invitations from Chenggu Pavilion, many Cultivators had traveled thousands of miles to be here, including even Heroic Heroes and Princes from Great Teaching Territories.

Many Cultivators were very interested in Grave Auctions, as most came hoping to score a hidden bargain. For regular auctions, the items would have already been meticulously screened by the auction house, making the chance of finding an overlooked treasure negligibly small.

But Grave Auctions were different. The tombs were opened on-site, and the items auctioned immediately. No matter how sharp or discerning the auction house’s Treasure Appraisers were, they were bound to make mistakes sometimes. After all, slip-ups were inevitable in a rush.

The auction hadn’t even started, but the small valley was already packed with people. Everyone from Loose Cultivators to experts from Great Teaching Territories had flocked here. Even for Loose Cultivators who couldn’t afford to bid, it was still a good opportunity to watch the excitement and broaden their horizons.

”I heard the owner of this tomb was a Legendary Pharmacist in life. This Medicine Valley used to be the property of a Medicine Dao Family, but sadly, they’ve completely declined. Their descendants no longer practice Cultivation, which is why Chenggu Pavilion was able to buy it for a relatively low price.” Even before the auction began, many people were already discussing the matter.

”This tomb probably won’t yield any world-shocking treasures. The main draw is seeing if we can find any desirable Ancient Medicines. After all, Ancient Medicines are hard to come by these days.” Some Cultivators of high status were also discussing it.

Another Cultivator spoke up, ”I heard Chenggu Pavilion didn’t even invite the Sect Leaders and Emperors from the Great Teaching Territories this time. That must mean the tomb’s value is limited.”

”Good tombs are hard to find in the East Hundred Cities now,” an Elder Cultivator remarked with a sigh. ”Even if you find one, it’s often too powerful to open. Didn’t Chenggu Pavilion buy a tomb last year? They tried to break into it for a full nine months and failed. I heard many experts were trapped inside, never to return. In the end, they had to return the tomb to its owner. Chenggu Pavilion suffered a double loss on that one.”

”This medicine tomb is of average value, so probably no big shots will show up.” Inside the valley, the Cultivators were gathered in small groups, all discussing the matter before the auction began.

”Sima Longyun from the Nu Xian Sacred Country is here!” a Cultivator said, jutting his chin toward a young expert in the distance.

He was a majestic-looking young man clad in Golden Armor. His battle intent surged, and his aura was like that of a wild bull capable of trampling mountains and rivers. With his domineering presence and Golden Armor, he truly looked like a Divine Son from the Taurus Starry Sky!

”Sima Longyun of the Nu Xian Sacred Country!” Upon seeing this young man, even the older generation of Cultivators felt a chill in their hearts. At this moment, many Cultivators in the valley, even the Princes from Great Teaching Territories, were greeting him one after another.

The young man was basking in his success, as if bathed in sunlight. His graceful and suave demeanor immediately marked him as what others would call a dragon among men!

The mere mention of the Nu Xian Sacred Country made many people’s hearts clench. The Nu Xian Sacred Country was definitely a major power in the East Hundred Cities, with a long and ancient heritage. Although the Nu Xian Sacred Country had never produced an Immortal Emperor, its Primordial Ancestor was a Great Success Immortal Body who had once been invincible across the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, a being comparable to an Immortal Emperor.

In the East Hundred Cities, and even the entire Human Emperor Realm, the Nu Xian Sacred Country was one of the very few territories that possessed an Immortal Body Technique in its heritage. Its Primordial Ancestor had achieved Great Success with the Angry Immortal Dominating Body, one of the Twelve Immortal Bodies! He created the Supreme Immortal Body Technique of the Angry Immortal Dominating Body! This Supreme Immortal Body Technique was known as the ”Overlord Immortal Body Skill”!

It was precisely this ”Overlord Immortal Body Skill” that laid the unshakable foundation upon which the Nu Xian Sacred Country still stood today.

”I never expected such an insignificant Grave Auction to attract Nephew Sima as well.” Seeing Sima Longyun, many Cultivators greeted him, even Elder Cultivators. Even the Princes of Great Sects were happy to associate with him.

Here, Sima Longyun was like a fish in water, extremely popular. Basking in his glory with a suave demeanor, he replied with a smile when someone asked, ”I heard the owner of this ancient tomb was an incredible Pharmacist. I’m hoping to find some Ancient Medicines buried within. My Golden Bull Body is already complete. My masters have found an Ancient Pill Formula for me to craft a Body-Controlling Ointment, but I’m still missing a few Ancient Medicines. So, I came to see if I could find what I need here. If I succeed, it won’t be a problem to aim for the Tyrant Saint Body in the near future.”

Anyone could tell that Sima Longyun was just showing off! But there was nothing to be done about it; he truly had the capital to be arrogant! Thus, upon hearing his words, even the older generation of Princes felt a jolt in their hearts and quickly offered their congratulations. Sima Longyun, for his part, greatly enjoyed the vanity of being the center of attention.

Although Sima Longyun was showing off, he was indeed a man of great talent. He hailed from the Nu Xian Sacred Country and was born with the Golden Bull Body.

One must understand that the Golden Bull Body was an Innate Body that belonged to the same series of physiques as the Angry Immortal Dominating Body, one of the Twelve Immortal Bodies! It was also one of the Forty-eight Innate Bodies!

More importantly, the Nu Xian Sacred Country possessed the Supreme Immortal Body Technique for the Angry Immortal Dominating Body. With his qualifications, Sima Longyun might one day be highly valued by the Elders of the Nu Xian Sacred Country and get to practice a Supreme Immortal Body Technique. Therefore, Sima Longyun could be said to have a limitless future!

”If there are any Ancient Medicines here suitable for the Ancient Pill Formula, they will be mine, no matter the price!” Sima Longyun declared in front of everyone. This was not only a warning to others not to compete with him for the Ancient Medicines he desired, but also a way of showing off. To put it bluntly: ’I am a genius Prince from the Nu Xian Sacred Country. I’ve never been short on money. Anyone who knows what’s good for them won’t compete with me!’

”Brother Sima is a pillar of the Nu Xian Sacred Country. If this ancient tomb truly contains the Ancient Medicines Brother Sima needs, I believe everyone would be happy to yield to him. Who would be so tactless as to compete with Brother Sima? Wouldn’t that be a blatant disregard for the Nu Xian Sacred Country?” some disciples from other sects around Sima Longyun chimed in, shamelessly flattering him.

In truth, Sima Longyun’s arrogant attitude annoyed many people, but there was nothing they could do. He indeed had the right to be arrogant, and no one could afford to provoke the Nu Xian Sacred Country!

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