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第两千一百零九章 元武城

As one of the top-tier interfaces in the Spirit Realm, the Dragon Wing World was vast and expansive. It was divided into 81 prefectures, each covering a considerable area—likely not much smaller than the Eastern Sea Immortal Cultivation Realm.

Each prefecture was further subdivided into hundreds or even thousands of ordinary human states.

The Cloud Concealment Sect was located in Chu State, where it held almost exclusive dominance. The Heavenly Corpse Sect resided in Yue State and, despite having no friendly relations with the Cloud Concealment Sect, its strength did not fall short; in fact, its mysterious and cunning nature might even surpass that of the former.

Originally, both were among the Five Great Sects of the Heavenly Frost Prefecture. Although the Cloud Concealment Sect and the Heavenly Corpse Sect had no friendly relations, they kept to themselves.

However, three hundred years ago, an incident occurred between these two sects.

The Golden Core Peak branch of the Cloud Concealment Sect, after centuries of accumulation, saw its waste pills completely plundered.

Based on the evidence left at the scene, it was almost certain that the culprits were cultivators from the Heavenly Corpse Sect.

From then on, hostilities began. Although there was no large-scale war, covert battles continued for several hundred years, resulting in many cultivator casualties from both sides. Over time, their hatred deepened.

Lin Xuan knew the truth of what happened, but it mattered little to him. In a realm where might made right, the key was power. To gain more Purple Heart Fire, he needed to hunt down more cultivators from the Heavenly Corpse Sect and accumulate sect contributions through this method; it was the most efficient way.

Thus, Lin Xuan arrived in Yue State.

Of course, his identity would not be revealed.

No matter how arrogant or domineering Lin Xuan might be, he could not single-handedly challenge the Heavenly Corpse Sect. After all, the sect had experts at the Spirit Transformation stage. He knew his limits well enough and planned to target lone cultivators from that sect for covert assassination.

One-on-one hunting of Core Profound cultivators was within his grasp; if things went smoothly, he could quickly accumulate a lot of sect contributions.

In the Eastern part of Yue State lay Yuanwu City, a bustling human city. Despite its ordinary appearance, it was exceptionally prosperous—no less so than the immortal cities. In the Dragon Wing World, both immortals and humans were significant forces; even transformed beings among humans could rival cultivators.

Among the nearly thousand human states in the Heavenly Frost Prefecture, Yue State was the most martial, with a leading number of transformed beings. Yuanwu City had the largest market for such beings.

Afterward, Lin Xuan passed through Yuanwu City and learned about its transformed being market. He naturally could not miss this opportunity; he needed to see it even if what was inside might be useless to him.

With his Inner Refinement Method, he blended in with ordinary humans. The streets were wide, so he did not linger elsewhere but headed straight for the market district.

The market was bustling, but the shops differed from those of cultivators. After all, these sold materials and treasures needed by transformed beings—quite different from what immortals required.

Lin Xuan found it interesting to browse.

Jade cores were the most common items; whether becoming a transformed being or needing energy replenishment, they were indispensable.

However, this was expensive. A lower-grade cultivator'smonster beast pillcould be worth only two or three hundred crystal stones, while a similarly graded jade core would cost ten times as much.

Rarity made things valuable. The number of mutated beasts was far fewer than normal ones.

Apart from jade cores, the market also offered special magical artifacts and treasures. Transformed beings used these differently from cultivators, but their power was no less formidable.

Lin Xuan paid little attention to ordinary items in the shops. However, he soon learned that there would be an important auction in the afternoon.

Auctions were something Lin Xuan had participated in countless times since his path of cultivation began. The items here were incomparable to those found in regular markets; seizing this opportunity was wise.

After paying a thousand crystal stones, Lin Xuan entered the underground stone hall where the auction would take place.

The hall was elliptical, about a hundredyardstickin diameter, not grand but simple. Most of the wooden chairs were already occupied by cultivators and ordinary humans, dressed in various attire.

While it was easy to identify the highest-ranking cultivators—those at the Separation stage—the strength of transformed beings remained unknown until they acted.

Many people turned their heads as Lin Xuan entered, their gazes sweeping over him. But soon, interest waned; with his Inner Refinement Method making him appear like an ordinary human and his unremarkable appearance, who would pay attention?

Lin Xuan found a chair and sat down. Moments later, the auction began.

The host was an elderly man with a somewhat gaunt face.

"Welcome to Yuanwu City's auction. Whether you are a transformed being or an immortal master, it makes no difference. The principle is that the highest bidder wins. So, all our customers will be treated equally."

His voice boomed and easily filled the hall: "Are there any questions? If not, let us begin the auction."

There were naturally no objections. The elderly man's face showed satisfaction.

"The first item up for auction is a jade core from a Separation-stage beast. As everyone knows, higher-grade beasts are harder to transform into, and such items can never be found in regular shops. Their value speaks for itself; those who need them should seize the opportunity."

Lin Xuan was surprised by how rare this first item was. A jade core at the Separation stage could be worth almost as much as a Core Profoundmonster beast pill. @。

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