Invincible Divine Sword Chapter 2120: 2120: Ghost Demon Clan
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Yang Xiaotian gave orders for his followers to keep gathering information regarding the specific volume of primordial demon energy the Holy King Auction House intended to put up for sale.
Meanwhile, he and his companions secured lodgings at a local inn within the city walls.
The following day, Destroying Heaven Demon returned with positive reports.
“Your Majesty, the rumors are true—it is twenty million strands of primordial demon energy!” Destroying Heaven Demon announced with visible excitement. “An official statement was just released by the Holy King Auction House; the amount is exactly twenty million strands!”
A wave of relief washed over Yang Xiaotian, leaving him delighted.
With such a massive quantity, he could push his Primordial Demon Holy Body to the thirty-fourth layer in just a few short years.
“However, word is spreading that numerous super demon powers from across the Primordial Demon World are intent on seizing this lot,” Destroying Heaven Demon cautioned. “The Ghost Demon Clan has even sent a delegation.”
While the First Demon held the title of the individual strongest in the Primordial Demon World, the Ghost Demon Clan was widely considered the most formidable lineage.
The warriors of this clan inherited the combined bloodlines of the Ghost Clan and the Demon Race, granting every disciple combat capabilities that far outstripped peers at the same Cultivation realm.
Yang Xiaotian gave a firm nod.
Regardless of his competition or the final price tag, he was determined to secure those twenty million strands of primordial demon energy at any cost.
Consequently, Yang Xiaotian’s group remained in the Imperial Capital of the Great Rift Empire, biding their time until the event commenced.
Months slipped by until the day of the auction finally arrived.
Yang Xiaotian and his retinue made sure to reach the Holy King Auction House well ahead of schedule.
The event had drawn a massive crowd, not only for the primordial demon energy but also for the various rare Heaven and Earth Treasures from the Primordial Demon World that were slated for bidding.
Despite their early arrival, the venue was already swarming with people.
A long queue had formed for the mandatory financial screening.
Because of the exorbitant value of the items, the auction house mandated that every participant prove they possessed assets exceeding ten billion to gain entry.
Suddenly, a commotion rippled through the gathered crowd.
“Look! It’s the King of Heavenly Pride, the young lord of Xie Xin! Young Lord Xie Xin is here!”
The air was thick with excitement, particularly among the female disciples who watched with bated breath.
Following the direction of the crowd’s gaze, Yang Xiaotian spotted a youth clad in a battle robe of ink-gold, surrounded by a phalanx of elite protectors.
The young man exuded arrogance, and a distinct ‘King’ character mark was etched upon his brow.
This was the top-ranked individual on the Heavenly Pride List and the disciple of Xie Shou: Young Lord Xie Xin.
In this world, the one who holds the first rank on the Heavenly Pride List is granted the “King” mark by the heavens themselves.
This mark possessed various mystical properties, earning the rank-one cultivator the title of King of Heavenly Pride.
Upon seeing Young Lord Xie Xin, the officials of the Holy King Auction House rushed out to provide a warm welcome, ushering him and his men inside immediately.
Given his prestigious standing, Young Lord Xie Xin was naturally exempt from the asset verification process.
Yang Xiaotian, however, chose to keep his identity hidden and remained in line with the others to be vetted.
A master standing behind Yang Xiaotian surveyed his appearance and smirked. “Brother, do you truly possess ten billion Lower Grade Dao Holy Stones?”
For a long time, Yang Xiaotian had worn a simple blue robe sewn by his mother. While such a garment would be considered high-quality in the Lower Realm, it appeared quite plain within the Holy Realm.
Yang Xiaotian spared him a brief look. “I have so much wealth that I’ve lost track of the total, but it is certainly more than ten billion.”
He was being entirely honest.
At this point, he genuinely did not know his exact net worth.
Should the Eternal Realm ever compile a list of the wealthiest individuals, he would undoubtedly claim the top spot.
The master erupted in laughter at the response. “So much that you don’t even know? Based on your confidence, are you claiming to have trillions?”
Yang Xiaotian merely offered a faint smile, offering no further clarification.
While Yang Xiaotian waited, the representatives of the Ghost Demon Clan made their entrance.
The Clan Leader had personally led his experts to the event this time.
The crowd was visibly shaken by the presence of such a high-ranking figure.
“I can’t believe the Ghost Demon Clan Leader came himself; they must be dead set on obtaining that primordial demon energy.”
“I’ve heard the Ghost Demon Ancestor is practicing a Supreme Demon Technique that requires it.”
Whispers continued throughout the hall as the Ghost Demon Clan disappeared into the building.
Eventually, it was Yang Xiaotian’s turn at the front.
He nonchalantly presented one of his spatial rings, opening it for the auction house’s inspection.
The moment the seal was broken, a surge of Holy Spirit Aura erupted like a massive tidal wave, shocking everyone nearby. Within the ring, mountains of Dao Holy Stones were stacked high, spanning a vast internal distance.
The hoard contained lower, middle, high, and even top-grade Dao Holy Stones.
Furthermore, the ring was filled with Dao Holy Veins of every grade. These veins twisted and turned like swimming dragons above the piles of stones, radiating a brilliant, multi-colored light.
The master standing behind Yang Xiaotian was paralyzed with shock, and even the seasoned experts of the Holy King Auction House stood frozen.
Just how much fortune was stored here?
Though an exact calculation was impossible at a glance, the total undoubtedly surpassed a trillion.
Once the staff regained their composure, they treated Yang Xiaotian and his group with the utmost reverence, escorting them directly to a private VIP suite.
News quickly reached the Ghost Demon Clan that a mysterious and incredibly wealthy youth had entered the venue.
“Upwards of a trillion?” The Ghost Demon Clan Leader expressed his surprise.
“Should we look into this boy’s background, Clan Leader?” a Demon Ancestor inquired.
“There is no need,” the Clan Leader replied with a dismissive wave. “Wealth alone means nothing. I doubt he has the courage to challenge the Ghost Demon Clan for those twenty million strands of primordial demon energy!”
“Still, with that much money on him, it would be a shame to let him just walk away,” the Young Clan Leader of the Ghost Demon Clan added with a cold laugh.
The other clan members joined in the laughter.
The meaning behind the Young Clan Leader’s words was perfectly clear to them all.
In the ruthless environment of the Primordial Demon World, robbery was a common occurrence. Once the auction ended and the target left the protection of the house, they would strike.
Yang Xiaotian took his seat in the VIP room, waiting patiently for the proceedings to begin.
The auction finally kicked off.
The opening item was a legendary Demon Sword from the Ancient Era, followed by a renowned Cultivation manual from a Demon Sect.
The bidding moved along smoothly, and after dozens of lots had been sold, the auction reached its first major highlight.
To Yang Xiaotian’s surprise, the first featured item was his own Fourteenth Tribulation Heavenly Grade Ancestor Pill.
“The hundred Fourteenth Tribulation Heavenly Grade Ancestor Pills we are offering today were crafted by the Ancestor Dragon Realm Master himself,” the auctioneer announced with fervor. “The Realm Master is a peerless prodigy who possesses the most unique ancient miracles!”
“He is the most gifted Alchemy genius the world has ever seen!”
“While many Medicine Gods struggle to produce a single Fourteenth Tribulation Heavenly Grade Elixir in their entire lives, it is said he can refine ten in a single day!”
As the host praised Yang Xiaotian’s achievements, the audience stirred with awe and admiration.