Arrival and Setup at the Mystery Auction House
As everyone arrived, thrones naturally emerged from the void, and each guest took their seat. Every individual was enveloped in a layer of mysterious white mist. In this place, no one but Yi Tianxing could see through the fog to discern anyone's true face.
This concealment was of immense benefit for maintaining anonymity. Over the many years of the Mystery Auction House's existence, there had never been a single case of someone being hunted down or killed for their treasures after their identity was exposed here. Its safety record had stood the test of decades.
Let alone the mysterious force that had pulled these guests from across the vast realms and different worlds.
For many cultivators, this place had become a key shortcut aligned with their own Dao path.
Yi Tianxing observed the cultivators appearing from the void with great interest. The figures hidden within the mist came in all shapes and sizes, representing many different races. Without being able to pierce the fog, you couldn't tell if the one behind it was a cat, a bull, or even a vampire.
Of course, regardless of their race or identity, here within the Mystery Auction House, even if deep grudges existed between races, no one would act on them. This place was for trading, not vengeance.
Everyone was treated equally.
No exceptions.
"Hmm? The mysterious tokens ended up with them this time? Some familiar faces. How interesting…"
Yi Tianxing was suddenly surprised, then smiled to himself.
The mysterious tokens chose their holders purely based on fate, without any discernible pattern. Whoever came across one became the host. Of the ten mysterious tokens recently sent out, several had returned with old acquaintances.
Among them:
A hulking, purple-skinned figure, radiating overwhelming pressure—undoubtedly Thanos.
A shining bald man, emanating a sense of deep compassion—clearly Charles Xavier.
Not only Charles, but also Erik (Magneto).
The powerful and mysterious Apocalypse.
A female bald figure with a gentle smile and unfathomable power—none other than the Ancient One, Supreme Sorcerer.
These were no strangers to Yi Tianxing, and this token distribution had brought them all together.
Though he recognized many of them, Yi Tianxing had no intention of exposing their identities. Here, he was merely the auction master, nothing more. Other identities or ties were irrelevant.
Structure of the Auction House
Within the Auction House existed:
The Eternal Bank
The Auction Stage
The Exchange Chamber
The Appraisal Tower, among others.
Regardless of whether guests were newcomers or veterans, they would automatically receive information about the auction rules upon entry.
Many veterans immediately went to the Eternal Bank to exchange Eternal Coins, or to the Appraisal Tower to evaluate their own treasures and submit them for auction.
While many priceless items were bartered directly, most items up for auction were provided by Yi Tianxing himself. Though not every item was a peerless treasure, each had a distinct charm and value, enough to spark desire and curiosity.
The Auction Begins – Hosted by "Silent Wanderer"
"Esteemed guests, this old man is Silent Wanderer, and I'll be hosting today's auction as always. I trust most of you are familiar with the rules. For any newcomers, simply focus on the information within your mind—it's already there."
"At the Mystery Auction House, fairness and honesty are paramount. No false information is ever used to deceive participants. All item descriptions are true. Only Eternal Coins are accepted. One hand gives coin, the other gives goods—simple and clean. We charge no commission for consigned items. Sellers receive the full amount from the winning bid."
As Silent Wanderer appeared on stage, no warm-up was needed. He was confident that every item brought out would be desired by all present.
🌿 First Auction Item: Sky-Evasion Talisman Leaf
Clap clap clap!
A maid stepped forward carrying a treasure. The black cloth was lifted to reveal a silver-white leaf, covered in ancient mystical patterns. A powerful Daoist aura radiated from it.
Neither metal nor jade, it exuded an uncanny energy.
"This is a leaf from the Innate Spiritual Root – the Skynet Treasure Tree. Also known as a Talisman Leaf, each one contains a divine ability. Some are ordinary; others, incredibly powerful."
"This one holds a top-tier divine ability – Sky-Evasion. Once used, it allows the user to instantly teleport tens of thousands of miles away, bypassing almost all restrictions—even in front of a Saint. It also conceals one's fate and aura, making it impossible for anyone to trace through divination or calculation."
"This leaf can be used nine times before its Dao energy dissipates and the divine ability vanishes."
A leaf from the Skynet Treasure Tree—a legendary spiritual root. Its leaves, once matured, would randomly appear throughout the vast void, sometimes found in dangerous forbidden zones, or even by chance while walking.
The Sky-Evasion Talisman Leaf was clearly among the highest tier.
It could not only help one escape into the void but also mask one's presence from even the heavens. A true life-saving treasure.
Many powerful cultivators' eyes lit up instantly. A treasure like this could mean the difference between life and death. And no one would ever have too many of them.
"The auction for the Sky-Evasion Talisman Leaf now begins.
Starting bid: 300 million Eternal Coins
Minimum raise: 10 million."
Even though the hall was filled with top-tier powerhouses, the price drew a collective sharp breath. Especially newcomers like Professor X and Magneto, who for the first time realized just how high-level this auction truly was.
Still, everyone knew: life has no price.
"A fine item. A crucial life-saving treasure. I'll bid 350 million Eternal Coins."
"360 million."
"380 million!"
The price continued to rise as more people competed. Eventually, it sold for a staggering 870 million Eternal Coins.
Second Auction Item: Du Kang Immortal Brew
"Next up, a batch of spiritual wine: Du Kang Immortal Brew, aged for ten thousand years."
Silent Wanderer explained:
Spiritual wines are graded from low to high: Low, Medium, High, Superior, Supreme.
Freshly brewed = Superior
Second draw = High
Third = Medium
Fourth = Low
Aging boosts quality:
Low → Medium (100 years)
Medium → High (1,000 years)
High → Superior (6,000 years)
Supreme = over 10,000 years, with a chance to become Dao Wine, imbued with Dao-rhymes and natural laws.
"This wine eases sorrow, boosts cultivation, and allows one to comprehend the Dao through drunken dreams, even live alternate lives. This is a Supreme-grade Immortal Brew."
Only three jars were available.Each jar contained 10 jin (approx. 5 liters).
"Starting bid: 5 million Eternal Coins
Minimum raise: 100,000"
Bidding quickly rose, and the jars sold for:
10 million
11 million
13 million
Sky-high prices, yet still fought over with fervor.
Final Auction Highlight: Heavenly Fragrance Treasure Vase
"This next treasure is a worldly spiritual item—the Heavenly Fragrance Treasure Vase. Within the vase, a special incense can be nurtured, with effects depending on its rank."
Yellow-rank: Nurtures Ten-Fragrance Soft Tendon Powder → Paralyzes anyone below Fate Map Realm
Profound-rank: Nurtures Hundred-Fragrance Soft Bone Powder → Softens bones of those below Yang God Realm
Earth-rank: Nurtures Thousand-Fragrance Bewitching Soul Mist → Even Saints may fall victim (though unverified)
Silent Wanderer held up a pristine jade vase, continuing:
"This treasure's value lies in its paralytic effects over wide areas, a powerful strategic asset in battles. The higher the vase's grade, the more dangerous the incense."