Chapter 166 : Auction of the Violet Sanctum Treasures

The value of the Purple Sun Jade [a rare jade imbued with solar and lunar energies] needs no elaboration. The First Wood Crystal [a crystalline essence of primordial wood energy] is likewise a key treasure for breaking through to the Violet Sanctum [the third major realm of cultivation, where one opens a mystical inner sanctum]. The final green Precious Pill is named the Green Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill [a precious elixir that aids in shattering cultivation bottlenecks].

The Green Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill is also a pill that assists in breaking through to the Violet Sanctum. After consuming it, it can provide an additional ten percent chance of a successful breakthrough. What makes it truly precious is that it can be used in conjunction with treasures like the First Wood Crystal.

The Green Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill is exceedingly rare. Unfortunately, the Chu Nation [a powerful human nation] possesses no alchemical formula for this pill. The Yuan Immortal Clan [a prominent cultivation clan] is the only cultivation family within the Yan Kingdom [a neighboring kingdom] that holds this secret formula.

Capitalizing on this monopoly, the Yuan Immortal Clan has always reaped immense profits. The number of Violet Sanctum Cultivator [cultivators who have reached the Violet Sanctum realm] within their clan astonishingly reaches twenty-seven or twenty-eight, a figure that even rivals the mighty Deng Clan [another powerful cultivation clan].

"All of you here are individuals of broad knowledge and experience," the woman said. "This humble concubine will not waste time introducing these three treasures."

"If you possess suitable third-rank treasures or sufficient Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation], you may approach me for an exchange."

Observing the crowd's reaction, Tiny Rose Yuan smiled and gestured for the bidding to begin.

Eldrin Chen and Varen Wei exchanged a glance. Just as Varen Wei was about to place a bid, a voice rang out.

"By my reckoning, the day has come when my worthless grandson has finally touched the threshold of the Violet Sanctum."

"Young friend of the Yuan Clan, your Purple Sun Jade is quite acceptable. I offer this item in exchange. What say you?" Original publication: http://www . audio-novel.com - The source of this chapter.

The speaker was an elder clad in black robes. His cultivation was at the Violet Sanctum Mid Stage [the fourth major realm of cultivation, focusing on opening and refining the body's energy centers], and he was acquainted with Tiny Rose Yuan, clearly a Patriarch [the revered leader of a clan] from one of Yan Kingdom's Violet Sanctum Immortal Clan [powerful cultivation families whose leaders have reached the Violet Sanctum realm].

As he spoke, the elder produced a luminous white pearl. The treasure radiated a brilliant, piercing light, unmistakably a rare and precious object.

"This third-rank Mysterious Jade Luminous Pearl [a radiant pearl of profound jade, prized for its spiritual properties] is a product of my family's Shellfish Farm [an aquatic farm cultivating spirit-rich shellfish]. It is an exceedingly rare treasure, whether used for alchemy or artifact forging."

"Senior Zhang's Shellfish Farm is renowned throughout Yan Kingdom. Only a third-rank Shellfish King [a monarch-grade spirit shellfish] can gestate such a Mysterious Jade Luminous Pearl. It is indeed a treasure of considerable value," Tiny Rose Yuan acknowledged with a nod, yet her tone remained neither subservient nor arrogant as she continued, "May I ask how many of these pearls you are willing to offer?"

Patriarch Zhang pondered for a moment before replying, "I offer seven. Would that be acceptable?"

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a tremor in his heart. A single third-rank Mysterious Jade Luminous Pearl typically started at a value of twenty thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation].

By offering seven pearls, Patriarch Zhang was effectively spending one hundred forty thousand Spirit Stones to purchase a single Purple Sun Jade [a rare jade imbued with the essence of the purple sun].

And this was a barter transaction. If a cultivator like Varen Wei tried to buy it with Spirit Stones alone, they would likely have to pay a premium of several tens of thousands more to secure it.

After all, Spirit Stones could be gathered one by one, but third-rank treasures were exceedingly rare. Faced with the same price, any buyer would naturally choose the rarer third-rank object.

"Hold on." At that moment, another Violet Sanctum Cultivator spoke up. "The Mysterious Jade Luminous Pearl [a luminous pearl artifact carved from mystical jade] is indeed a fine treasure."

"I am reluctant to part with such a treasure in exchange, but I can offer one hundred sixty thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy]. Young lady, do you think we can strike a deal?"

"This..."

The value of a Purple Sun Jade [a rare jade imbued with concentrated solar energy] generally hovers between one hundred forty and one hundred fifty thousand Spirit Stones. An offer of one hundred sixty thousand Spirit Stones for a single piece commands a premium of ten to twenty thousand Spirit Stones.

Rosalie Yuan felt tempted and began to hesitate.

Seeing Rosalie Yuan wavering, Patriarch Zhang furrowed his brow. "I will add one more Mysterious Jade Luminous Pearl. If you still refuse, this old man will have no choice but to travel to Chu Nation to purchase Solar Fire Crystal [a crystal containing concentrated solar fire essence]."

"Senior, you are too kind. This junior agrees to the transaction."

Seeing Patriarch Zhang raise his offer, Rosalie Yuan quickly agreed.

Exchanging eight Mysterious Jade Luminous Pearl for the Purple Sun Jade left both parties reasonably satisfied.

With their deal concluded, the attention of the assembled cultivators shifted to the bidding for the remaining two treasures. Of the two, the First Wood Crystal [a crystal containing the pure essence of primordial wood energy] was the most precious.

Many cultivators began vying for this item, with some even offering third-rank treasures in the auction. However, Varen Wei ultimately secured the winning bid.

The value of a single First Wood Crystal [a crystalline essence containing pure Wood Element energy], if exchanged for equivalent resources, could generally be matched by a third-rank treasure worth around fifty thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy].

Those who attempted to purchase it outright with spirit stones were typically Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan [a clan whose patriarch has reached the Foundation Establishment realm]. Such buyers were at a severe disadvantage, forced to pay exorbitant premiums; the price often soared to over eighty thousand spirit stones before a successful bid could be secured.

Having traveled millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] to get here, Varen Wei had come thoroughly prepared, carrying a full one hundred thousand spirit stones.

As First Wood Crystal were not considered rare within Chu Nation, the other Immortal Clan [clans with cultivators] present saw no reason to engage in a desperate bidding war with Varen Wei. In the end, he secured the crystal for the steeply inflated price of ninety-six thousand spirit stones.

After obtaining the First Wood Crystal, a visibly excited Varen Wei took possession of the treasure and turned to Eldrin Chen. "Could you lend me some spirit stones?" he asked.

The Wei Clan Patriarch had set his sights on the Green Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill [an elixir that aids in breaking through to the Violet Sanctum realm], clearly intending to purchase it to bolster his chances of a successful breakthrough into the Violet Sanctum [the realm following Foundation Establishment]. Official source: audi novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

Weighing their long-standing friendship, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before nodding. "I can lend them to you," he said. "However, the recent efforts to nurture the Spiritual Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated spiritual energy] beneath the Sunward Market consumed a significant portion of my resources. I did not bring a vast sum with me today, so you may still find it difficult to secure the winning bid."

"I must at least try," Varen Wei replied.

Varen Wei quickly calculated their combined funds. Between them, they had only a little over twenty thousand spirit stones remaining—a sum that would allow only a tentative, likely insufficient, bid for the Green Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill.

However, this item was exceptionally precious; even with twenty thousand Spirit Stones [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation] for bidding, it would be very difficult to secure it at auction.

In the end, one of the two elixirs [spiritual pills that enhance cultivation or grant special effects] fell into the hands of Origin Martial Deng, while the other was acquired by a local rogue cultivator [an unaffiliated cultivator] at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

After completing her transaction, Tiny Rose Yuan descended from the stage, and soon a second person stepped up.

This person was named Bathed in Sun Lin, his cultivation was also at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, and like Tiny Rose Yuan, he was a cultivator from a Golden Core Immortal Clan [a clan with a Golden Core Patriarch as its foundation].

The Lin Immortal Clan controlled one fourth-rank Water Vein [a subterranean spiritual energy current aligned with the water element] and several third-rank Water Vein, resulting in a relatively high output of Positive Water Crystal [a crystal imbued with pure, yang-aligned water energy] within their clan. Therefore, they were a key target for Eldrin Chen on this visit.

After taking the stage, Bathed in Sun Lin did not disappoint Eldrin Chen. He also produced three treasures, one of which was indeed a Positive Water Crystal.

The other two treasures were a jade slip [a storage medium for information, like a book or manual] and a third-rank water-attribute flying sword.

"Esteemed guests," he announced, "the value of this Condensing Frost Immortal Sword [a flying sword imbued with frost energy] and the Positive Water Crystal should be clear to all."

"As for this jade slip, it contains the refinement method for the Lifebound Immortal Sword [a sword that can be bound to and grown with a cultivator's life force] named 'Selene's Transcendent Sword'. This sword is a renowned, superior-grade Immortal Sword [a powerful, enchanted flying sword]; even within the Violet Sanctum Realm, it would be considered top-tier."

"You may now begin your bids."

As the words of Bathed in Sun Lin fell, the water-attribute flying sword was swiftly sold. A Violet Sanctum Patriarch offered a Third Rank treasure and supplemented it with twenty thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation] to secure the blade.

The forging method for the Lifebound Immortal Sword 'Selene's Transcendent Sword' was bid up to over eighty thousand spirit stones, ultimately purchased by Origin Martial Deng for one hundred thousand.

The sole remaining Positive Water Crystal [a crystal brimming with pure, life-affirming water energy] also ignited a frenzy of escalating bids from the crowd.

Watching the price soar past sixty thousand spirit stones in the blink of an eye, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow. He produced an ancient-looking small bell and declared,

"I possess a Third Rank Lower Grade Magical Treasure [an enchanted artifact of the third rank, lower grade] named 'Kunwu Bulwark Earth Bell' [a defensive bell artifact forged from Kunwu Earth essence]. I offer it in exchange for this Positive Water Crystal. What say you?"

"An earth-attribute defensive magical treasure?"

The moment he laid eyes on the Kunwu Bulwark Earth Bell, Bathed in Sun Lin's face lit with delight, and he could not help but feel a surge of temptation. For more chapters, visit audio-novel-dot-com for the complete novel.