Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 506: Chapter 502: Celestial Treasure Auction

Over the boundless sea, the waves glittered. From time to time, gigantic birds soared across the sky, their sharp cries adding a touch of life to the tranquil ocean.

”This is true cultivation.”

Ning Jiang muttered to himself. Before him, the azure sea surged, stretching as far as the eye could see.

He didn’t know what he would encounter next—danger, opportunity, or something else entirely. Everything was unknown, but this was cultivation.

Staying in the White Dragon Hall was certainly safe, but it was really just a large birdcage. To grow, one had to fly out.

”Coral Island, the Celestial Treasure Auction... I hope something interesting shows up.”

Ning Jiang gazed toward the distant horizon and muttered to himself.

It was Bai Yuyun who had told him about this Celestial Treasure Auction.

In the Chaotic Sea Region, the Celestial Treasure Auction was a rather peculiar place. One must understand that the Chaotic Sea Region was the epitome of chaos. The major Demon Race powers had deep, entangled roots and frequently clashed with one another.

However, the Celestial Treasure Auction maintained a neutral status, never clashing with any power.

Of course, in a chaotic place like the Chaotic Sea Region, one would certainly not be able to protect their own turf without sufficient strength. The fact that the Celestial Treasure Auction had managed to achieve such a status meant there was considerable Energy behind it.

According to the information from Bai Yuyun, there seemed to be a Seven-Stars King behind the Celestial Treasure Auction.

Even powers like the Dragon God Celestial Palace and the Flood Dragon Clan would not want to offend a Seven-Stars King. After all, who would want to make a Seven-Stars King their enemy for no reason?

’The last time I attended an auction was back in Cyan Cloud Country.’

Recalling the past, Ning Jiang gave a faint smile. That was the auction where he had discovered the Sword-Hiding Gourd.

As for this auction, Ning Jiang was quite looking forward to it, hoping for some pleasant surprises.

...

SWOOSH!

Across the azure sky, a streak of sword light shot past at an astonishing speed. The deep sonic boom it created sent the calm clouds below rolling like waves.

Within the sword light, Ning Jiang’s gaze was fixed ahead.

He had now been flying over this sea for three days. Such a long flight was a drain on the Spiritual Qi within his body.

However, Ning Jiang cultivated the Heaven-Devouring Demon Skill, so his Spiritual Qi was abundant. Even when some was consumed, he could replenish it quickly, so it didn’t affect him much.

’At this rate, I should be able to reach Coral Island by nightfall.’

Ning Jiang glanced at the sea chart in his hand. It was the map Bai Yuyun had given him, which detailed the various terrains of the Chaotic Sea Region.

The journey so far had been exceptionally smooth, with no dangerous situations arising. Otherwise, his travel would have been greatly delayed.

Just as Ning Jiang had predicted, a multitude of islands appeared before his eyes right as the sun was setting.

Coral Island was not a single island. The area should have been called the Coral Islands, as it consisted of hundreds of islands, large and small, almost forming a continent on the sea.

However, it wasn’t just the terrain that was complex; the degree to which the various powers were entangled was so intricate, it could only be described as a place where dragons and snakes mingled.

Of course, within the Coral Islands, the most formidable power was still the Celestial Treasure Auction. With a Seven-Stars King presiding over it, the Celestial Treasure Auction ranked among the top five powers in the entire East Sea. Everyone wanted to win over this neutral faction.

’It’s quite lively here.’

Ning Jiang looked around. He saw countless streaks of light crisscrossing the sky from every direction, forming what looked like a vast web of light, all converging on Coral Island.

These were all Martial Artists and members of the Sea Demon Clan who had rushed here from all over.

’They must all be here for the Celestial Treasure Auction.’

The Celestial Treasure Auction was held only once a year, and its reputation in the Chaotic Sea Region was quite renowned.

Everyone knew that rare Treasures often appeared here, so every time the auction began, it attracted numerous Martial Artists.

Soon, Ning Jiang landed on Coral Island. Just as he touched down, a voice sounded in his ear: ”Sir, is this your first time on Coral Island?”

”You have a sharp eye,” Ning Jiang said with a nod.

”In that case, do you need a guide, Sir?”

The speaker was a rather delicate-looking girl of fifteen or sixteen. On Coral Island, there were many like her who acted as guides to earn some Spirit Stones.

”Alright.” Ning Jiang didn’t refuse. Having just arrived, he did indeed need a local to explain things to him in detail.

”My name is Zhou Rong. May I ask your name, Sir, if it’s convenient?” the girl named Zhou Rong asked.

”Ning Jiang.”

Ning Jiang didn’t bother to hide it. Although he was now on the Other Shore’s Bounty List, he didn’t care in the slightest. If he were afraid of people trying to kill him, he never would have left the White Dragon Hall.

”So it’s Young Master Ning.” Zhou Rong didn’t seem to recognize the name Ning Jiang. She gave a faint smile and said, ”I imagine Young Master Ning must be here for the Celestial Treasure Auction, right?”

”That’s right.”

”The Celestial Treasure Auction is held once a year, and each time it attracts many Martial Artists like you, Young Master Ning. As for the items in the Celestial Treasure Auction, they are mainly traded using Upper Grade Spirit Stones...”

Zhou Rong slowly began to explain.

In the world of Martial Artists, the currency used for trade is the Spirit Stone.

And Spirit Stones are divided into Low Grade, Middle Grade, and Upper Grade. Generally speaking, Spirit Realm Martial Artists use Low Grade Spirit Stones, Primordial Spirit Fourth Tribulation Realm Martial Artists use Middle Grade Spirit Stones, and Earth Martial Realm experts use Upper Grade Spirit Stones.

Above those are Top Grade Spirit Stones, which are generally only handled by Heaven-Reaching Realm experts. As for Kings, the Spirit Stones they use are Celestial Spirit Stones...

The difference in value between each grade of Spirit Stone is a factor of one hundred.

In other words, one Top Grade Spirit Stone is equal to one hundred Upper Grade Spirit Stones, and so on.

This Celestial Treasure Auction primarily uses Upper Grade Spirit Stones, as those who possess Top Grade Spirit Stones are, after all, a minority.

’I did bring ten million Upper Grade Spirit Stones with me this time,’ Ning Jiang thought to himself.

All these Spirit Stones were provided by Bai Yuyun. He had been running all over the place for the White Dragon Hall recently, fighting for resources, so naturally, Bai Yuyun wouldn’t treat him poorly.

And ten million Upper Grade Spirit Stones was an absolutely terrifying amount.

The entire net worth of many Heaven-Reaching Realm experts was only a few million Upper Grade Spirit Stones. As for Earth Martial Realm experts, having one million Upper Grade Spirit Stones would already be considered wealthy.

’With ten million Spirit Stones on hand, it should be more than enough to buy any treasure I might encounter. And even if it’s not enough, at worst I can just sell some Cultivation and Martial Techniques...’

As a Legendary Venerable from a hundred thousand years ago, Ning Jiang had mastered countless Cultivation and Martial Techniques. Any one of them, chosen at random, would have people fighting to the death for it.

Thus, he didn’t need to worry about not having enough Spirit Stones.

WHOOSH.

Suddenly, the sound of rushing wind filled the sky. Accompanied by this sound, an uproar erupted from the surrounding crowd.