Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2057 1497: Treasure Jade (Part 2)

Regarding the invitation from Xiaxian Sect, a large number of cultivators happily agreed to join.

To begin with, the Sect Leader's explanation held water—what could take place only after countless years ahead doesn't justify their present alarm, especially since for nearly all of them, it is completely…

Secondly, they were eager to discover, given those bold declarations, what remarkable treasures the auction would actually reveal?

Therefore, led by the Sect Leader, a throng of cultivators marched majestically to the auction venue arranged by Xiaxian Sect.

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Now, let's rewind to just moments before.

Sitting cross-legged on the cloud bed, Li Zhirui never anticipated receiving such shocking intelligence amid the festivities!

Initially, just like the others, shock and anxiety gripped him; yet shortly after, he composed himself and started evaluating the validity of Lin Changqing's statements on his own.

Soon enough, Li Zhirui determined that the claims were likely accurate!

This judgment stemmed not from mere trust in someone's cultivation level, but from piecing together the signs he'd noticed across the years.

For example, over these years, excluding the Divine Path, thunder tribulations in every other cultivation route had grown fiercer; moreover, the three disasters and nine calamities had suddenly emerged, targeting cultivators of all sorts.

Without Lin Changqing's revelation, Li Zhirui wouldn't have linked them, but this clue suddenly tied all his prior puzzles together seamlessly.

'If that's truly the situation…'

A glint of terror flashed deep within Li Zhirui's gaze. Was the Divine Path destined to rise in this era's grand momentum?!

After all, based on every indicator he'd gathered, the Divine Path stood to gain the most!

Truth be told, from some angles, Li Zhirui could grasp why the Primal Spirit Realm's will would promote the Divine Path's ascent while other paths waned.

For outside the Divine Path—be it Immortal Tao, Demonic Tao, or Devil and Sea Clans—all merely leeched from the world, endlessly extracting its essence without giving back!

In the face of this, even lacking true sentience, the Primal Spirit Realm's will would naturally foster a direction benefiting itself—this was inevitable.

Nevertheless, Li Zhirui guarded the insight he'd reached, sharing it with no one.

Right or wrong, he chose not to spread this information.

Ultimately, with his impending transcendence, the Primal Spirit Realm's destiny would no longer concern him, impacting him not at all.

Thus, he resolved to pass this conclusion as a legacy to the Li family prior to departing the Primal Spirit Realm, allowing Li Debo and the rest to grapple with it.

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Returning to the now!

Due to the massive attendance at the event, Xiaxian Sect abandoned the usual auction house and hosted it outside, enabling all to take part.

Still, to ensure safety, a powerful formation enveloped the space, isolating bidders so no one could identify who was offering—what bidding, ensuring utmost protection for participants.

This setup earned full approval from loose cultivators and those from minor powers—they needed such safeguards the most.

"I realize many of you rushed here without many spirit items, so any wins can stay with the sect temporarily until you bring your goods to finalize the trade."

The Sect Leader cautioned next: "Don't dream of reckless bidding—snatching lots but purchasing none in the end. Xiaxian Sect won't forgive such behavior lightly!"

With that, the Sect Leader retreated, yielding the platform to the auctioneer.

"First item up for auction: Five Orifices Fusion Fire Stone! An exceedingly scarce spirit item that merges into the spiritual soul, holding five varieties of spiritual fire."

The auctioneer launched right in upon ascending the stage.

"Moreover, spiritual fire serves not just for combat, but also to suppress heart demons—yielding surprising results!"

Absolutely! By integrating the Five Orifices Fusion Fire Stone, a cultivator could refine their spiritual soul via spiritual fire or combat inner demons.

Hence, this supremely valuable spirit item drew instant attention from everyone upon its reveal.

"A chaos spiritual object..."

"Heavenly Immortal rank pill recipe, plus a fitting spirit seed."

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Bids poured in from cultivators, sparking intense rivalry for the Fusion Fire Stone.

Ultimately, one cultivator claimed it by offering two distinct Heavenly Immortal Realm pill recipes and an additional pill.

That lone Fusion Fire Stone sparked fervor among the crowd, rapidly heating up the auction's vibe.

Participants' responses evolved too—from initial astonishment to growing familiarity as items progressed.

Observing this, the Sect Leader finally exhaled in relief.

They had feared Lin Changqing's announcement would ruin the auction, but evidently, the impact wasn't so severe.

Hence, no more concerns lingered that their carefully planned event would fail to yield major gains for the sect.

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As moments ticked by, treasure after treasure graced the stage. After the auctioneer's vivid descriptions of their wonders, cultivators dove into spirited bidding.

In this period, the Li family snagged several spirit items, mostly spirit seeds with just a few others.

However, Li Zhirui refrained from any bids throughout—acting like a mere spectator with zero interest in joining.

Rather, he mulled over matters inwardly. Clearly, his destined chance wasn't among this auction's offerings.

'Precisely where is it?!'

This elusive opportunity genuinely frustrated Li Zhirui inside.

"Now, the auction's grand finale!"

These words hushed the whole gathering.

Curiosity gripped every cultivator there—even Li Zhirui sharpened his attention, peering ahead to behold what treasure Xiaxian Sect reserved to match or eclipse the Five Orifices Fusion Fire Stone.

"The Mind-Reflecting Luminous Jade! This spirit item boosts comprehension, prolongs law insight sessions, and exposes flaws in one's mental state!"

While the debut Five Orifices Fusion Fire Stone targeted heart demons and fortified the spiritual soul, this closing Mind-Reflecting Luminous Jade profoundly advanced a cultivator's cultivation journey.

"Xiaxian Sect shows true generosity, auctioning off such a gem?!" Li Zhirui couldn't help exclaiming.

Furthermore, the jade's dimensions suggested prolonged usability.

"Five Heavenly Immortal rank spirit seeds!"

"One Heavenly Immortal rank twelfth grade scarlet lotus!"

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Every cultivator yearned for the Mind-Reflecting Luminous Jade. Yet, merely Heavenly Immortals could compete—so despite their burning desire, others remained seated quietly.

"Ten bottles of Heavenly Immortal rank spirit pills, with three bottles of top-grade ones!"

Li Zhirui made his bid—his very first personal entry—then appended, "Plus three Creation Heavenly Pills!"

His declaration instantly silenced the fervent competition, plunging the venue into quiet.

Not from lack of desire to continue, but the cost had soared beyond their means.

"Damn it! What's so special about alchemists!" a Heavenly Immortal grumbled openly at the bid.

In wealth, alchemists outshone practitioners of all other arts by far.

Still, some Heavenly Immortals refused to yield the jade—they clenched jaws and bid on, though scarcely topping Li Zhirui's offer.

To observers, this screamed feeble resistance.

Finally, after far milder rivalry than prior, the jade landed effortlessly with Li Zhirui!

Auction over, Xiaxian Sect calculated their haul, stunned by the outcome.

Initially, they merely aimed to avoid squandering efforts—given the sudden crisis, expectations were modest at best.

Yet reality proved them wrong; the auction delivered massive profits!}