bǎo shé zhāng kǒu jié shé ， zhè me jiǎn dān de dào lǐ ， zì jǐ jìng rán hū lüè diào le 。
宝蛇张口结舌，这么简单的道理，自己竟然忽略掉了。
The treasure snake was speechless. Such a simple principle, yet it had overlooked it.
shì yì shí yí ， lǐ yǔ tóng yǐ xiū liàn dào le zhè bān jìng dì ， qū qū yī jù huà shēn ， yǐ kān bǐ sān jiè dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， shèn zhì néng gòu jiàng lǐng yù cān wù 。
事易时移，李雨桐已修炼到了这般境地，区区一具化身，已堪比三界顶级强者，甚至能够将领域参悟。
With the passage of time and changes in circumstances, Li Yutong had already reached such an advanced stage of cultivation. A mere avatar could rival top-tier experts across the Three Realms, even capable of understanding domains.
ruò fēi qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， bǎo shé shí nán xiāng xìn yǎn qián de yí mù ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā duì lǐ yǔ tóng chú le pèi fú hái shì pèi fú 。
若非亲眼目睹，宝蛇实难相信眼前的一幕，然而此时此刻，她对李雨桐除了佩服还是佩服。
If not for witnessing this with his own eyes, the treasure snake would find it hard to believe what was happening before him. But at that moment, all he felt was admiration and respect for Li Yutong.
dāng rán ， jì dàn de wèi dào gèng duō 。
当然，忌惮的味道更多。
Of course, there was more fear than admiration.
dàn jí biàn zhēn yǔ qí jiāo wù ， yīng gāi tóu téng de yě yīng gāi shì bīng pò 。
但即便真与其交恶，应该头疼的也应该是冰魄。
But if they truly became enemies, it should be Bingpo who would have a headache.
zhàn zài zì jǐ zhè ge jiǎo dù ， lùn shēn fèn ， yīng gāi shì bú huì yǔ zhè wèi líng jiè dì yī rén jiāo shǒu de 。
站在自己这个角度，论身份，应该是不会与这位灵界第一人交手的。
From his perspective, given their identities, they were unlikely to engage in battle with this top expert of the Spirit Realm.
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， bǎo shé àn àn sōng le kǒu qì ， yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， zài qí tā yī xiē fēi tiān dòng fǔ lǐ ， lái zì sān jiè de qiáng zhě yě shì biǎo qíng gè yì 。
想到这里，宝蛇暗暗松了口气，与此同时，在其他一些飞天洞府里，来自三界的强者也是表情各异。
With that thought, the treasure snake secretly let out a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, other powerful figures from the Three Realms in various flying caves also had different expressions.
shí lì dào le tā men zhè ge děng jí ， yǎn guāng zì rán shì hěn dú là dì 。
实力到了他们这个等级，眼光自然是很毒辣地。
At their level, their eyesight was naturally keen and discerning.
jiù suàn bù néng rú bīng pò yì bān ， zuò chū zhǔn què de bàn duàn ， dàn yě yǐn yǐn jué de ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， lái dào zhè lǐ de nǚ zǐ ， wèi bì zhēn shì míng mǎn tiān xià de yǔ tóng xiān zi 。
就算不能如冰魄一般，做出准确的半断，但也隐隐觉得，此时此刻，来到这里的女子，未必真是名满天下的雨桐仙子。
Even if they couldn't make precise half-judgments like Bingpo, they still felt that this woman who had arrived might not be the renowned Fairy Yutong after all.
ér pán táo huì què bú huì yīn cǐ chǎn shēng shén me biàn gù tuī chí ， cǐ kè yǐ zhèng shì kāi shǐ 。
而蟠桃会却不会因此产生什么变故推迟，此刻已正式开始。
However, the Peach Banquet would not be delayed due to these events. It had officially begun.
“ huān yíng gè wèi dào yǒu guāng lín yáo chí ， cān yù zhè sān wàn nián cái yǒu yī cì de shèng shì ， yǔ tóng zài zhè lǐ xiàng gè wèi zhì yì ， zhù yuàn gè wèi dào yǒu dōu néng xún fǎng dào zì jǐ xiǎng yào de dōng xī 。”
“欢迎各位道友光临瑶池，参与这三万年才有一次的盛事，雨桐在这里像各位致意，祝愿各位道友都能寻访到自己想要的东西。”
"Welcome esteemed fellow cultivators to the Jade Pool for this once-in-30,000-years grand event. Fairy Yutong wishes you well and hopes that each of you can find what you seek."
rú tóng tiān lài yì bān de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dōu shuō yǔ tóng xiān zi xìng gé guāi lì ， rán ér cǐ kè ， tā què biǎo xiàn dé hào kè zhī lǐ 。
如同天籁一般的声音传入耳朵，都说雨桐仙子性格乖戾，然而此刻，她却表现得好客知礼。
The voice was like a heavenly melody. Despite her reputation as a tempestuous personality, Fairy Yutong now displayed hospitality and courtesy.
zuò le yī fān jiǎn dān de zhì cí ， yǔ tóng xiān zi de shēn yǐng zài zhòng mù kuí kuí xià xiāo shī 。
做了一番简单的致辞，雨桐仙子的身影在众目睽睽下消失。
After a simple speech, the figure of Fairy Yutong vanished from sight amidst everyone's gazes.
guāng shì zhè yī shǒu kōng jiān mì shù ， jiù lìng rén tàn wéi guān zhǐ 。
光是这一手空间秘术，就令人叹为观止。
This spatial secret technique alone was awe-inspiring.
bù shǎo rén zài xīn zhōng dào xī liáng qì 。
不少人在心中倒吸凉气。
Many people couldn't help but draw in their breaths.
ruò tā men zhī dào zhè jǐn jǐn shì lǐ yǔ tóng xiū liàn de yī jù huà shēn ， biǎo qíng huì shì zěn yàng de jīng cǎi yǐ jí 。
若他们知道这仅仅是李雨桐修炼的一具化身，表情会是怎样的精彩以极。
If they knew that this was merely one of Li Yutong’s avatars, what expressions would they have?
suí hòu yòu yǒu liǎng rén de shēn yǐng yìng rù dào shì xiàn lǐ 。
随后又有两人的身影映入到视线里。
Soon after, two more figures appeared in the field of vision. One tall and one short, both were very familiar to Lin Xuan.
yī gāo yī ǎi ， lín xuān dōu fēi cháng de shú xī 。
一高一矮，林轩都非常的熟悉。
The Celestial璇 Monarch and Earth Jī Disperser, top-tier experts across the Three Realms. It was no wonder that their reputations were well-deserved. The Peach Banquet was actually being hosted by these two personally, which clearly showed how much the Rainy Mist Business Alliance valued this event.
tiān xuán zūn zhě ， dì jī sàn rén ， fàng yǎn sān jiè ， nà dōu shì dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， shuō wēi míng hè hè ， yì diǎn dōu méi yǒu cuò ， cǐ cì pán táo huì ， jū rán shì yóu liǎng rén qīn zì zhǔ chí ， cóng zhè yì diǎn ， yě kě yǐ kàn chū yǔ lán shāng méng de zhòng shì 。
天璇尊者，地玑散人，放眼三界，那都是顶级强者，说威名赫赫，一点都没有错，此次蟠桃会，居然是由两人亲自主持，从这一点，也可以看出雨岚商盟的重视。
After Fairy Yutong's speech, the Two Elders of Heaven and Earth did not plan to continue talking. They made a few casual remarks before announcing the start of the Peach Banquet.
yǔ tóng xiān zi yǐ jīng zuò guò zhì cí ， tiān dì èr lǎo yě jiù bù dǎ suàn luō suo xià qù 。
雨桐仙子已经做过致辞，天地二老也就不打算啰嗦下去。
Since it was a once-in-30,000-years grand event, it was certainly different from ordinary auctions.
suí biàn shuō le jǐ jù ， biàn xuān bù pán táo huì kāi shǐ 。
随便说了几句，便宣布蟠桃会开始。
Firstly, they were asked to enjoy music and dance performances.
jì rán shì sān wàn nián cái yǒu yī cì de shèng shì ， yǔ pǔ tōng de pāi mài huì kěn dìng shì dà bù xiāng tóng dì 。
既然是三万年才有一次的盛事，与普通的拍卖会肯定是大不相同地。
Wasn't that a bit off?
shǒu xiān ， jū rán shì qǐng dà jiā xīn shǎng gē wǔ 。
首先，居然是请大家欣赏歌舞。
Lin Xuan's face showed a mix of amusement and exasperation. Many old monsters who had attended the Peach Banquet before also shared similar expressions.
tīng qǐ lái shì bú shì yǒu xiē lí pǔ ？
听起来是不是有些离谱？
Despite their shock, no one dared to openly oppose it. As the saying went, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Since the Rainy Mist Business Alliance arranged this, they couldn't possibly embarrass them publicly.
lín xuān de liǎn shàng jiù lù chū kū xiào bù dé de shén sè 。
林轩的脸上就露出哭笑不得的神色。
Well, let's just waste a bit more time.
xǔ duō dì yī cì lái cān jiā pán táo huì de lǎo guài wù biǎo qíng yě xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
许多第一次来参加蟠桃会的老怪物表情也相差仿佛。
This thought flashed through the minds of the old monsters.
rán ér cuò è guī cuò è ， zǒng bù kě néng zhēn kāi kǒu fǎn duì shén me ， sú huà shuō rù xiāng suí sú ， yǔ lán shāng méng jì rán zhè yàng ān pái ， zǒng bù kě néng dāng zhòng qù dǎ tā de liǎn 。
然而错愕归错愕，总不可能真开口反对什么，俗话说入乡随俗，雨岚商盟既然这样安排，总不可能当众去打它的脸。
However, what followed left them in shock.
bà le ， jiù dāng shì zài làng fèi yì diǎn shí jiān 。
罢了，就当是再浪费一点时间。
The air before them became blurry, and then ancient images appeared.
zhè ge niàn tou zài zhòng lǎo guài wù de nǎo hǎi zhōng shǎn xiàn 。
这个念头在众老怪物的脑海中闪现。
In the beginning, the universe was混沌 (chaotic), and everything was vague.
rán ér jiē xià lái què ràng tā men dà jīng shī sè 。
然而接下来却让他们大惊失色。
Gradually, all manner of life forms began to emerge.
zhǐ jiàn qián fāng de xū kōng yī zhèn mó hú ， suí hòu jū rán xiǎn xiàn chū shàng gǔ de yǐng xiàng lái le 。
只见前方的虚空一阵模糊，随后居然显现出上古的影像来了。
Wood, water, fire, earth—elements intermingled and interacted.
hùn dùn chū kāi ， tiān dì yī piàn mó hú 。
混沌初开，天地一片模糊。
Rain, wind, lightning—various natural phenomena were revealed before their eyes.
suí hòu wàn wù jiàn jiàn de zī zhǎng ér chū 。
随后万物渐渐的滋长而出。
What is this?
hé mù shuǐ huǒ tǔ ， wǔ xíng xiāng shēng xiāng kè
合木水火土，五行相生相克
The dawn of creation, the ancient heavens and earth?
fēng yǔ léi diàn ， gè zhǒng zì rán tiān xiàng zài yǎn lián zhōng xiǎn xiàn ér chū 。
风雨雷电，各种自然天象在眼帘中显现而出。
Was he really just here for music and dance? His thoughts quickly changed as his entire mind was captivated by what he saw.
zhè shì shén me ？
这是什么？
Other old monsters shared similar expressions.
tiān dì chū kāi ， hùn dùn shàng gǔ ？
天地初开，混沌上古？
This scene of the universe's initial formation and evolution, while simulated by the Rainy Mist Business Alliance using great powers, could not compare to the real thing. But it contained some of the oldest laws of heaven and earth.
zì jǐ hái zhēn yǐ wéi shì xīn shǎng gē wǔ ， xiǎng fǎ zhēn shì tài yú chǔn le 。 zhè ge niàn tou zài nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān suǒ yǒu de xīn shén ， jiù wán quán bèi xī yǐn zhù le 。
自己还真以为是欣赏歌舞，想法真是太愚蠢了。这个念头在脑海中转过，林轩所有的心神，就完全被吸引住了。
If one could gain insight from this, the benefits would be endless.
qí yú de lǎo guài wù yě xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
其余的老怪物也相差仿佛。
Everyone knew this, though they were curious why the Rainy Mist Business Alliance was so generous with such valuable treasures. Shouldn't they keep them for themselves?
zhè hùn dùn chū kāi ， tiān dì yǎn huà de yí mù ， suī rán shì yǔ lán shāng méng yòng dà shén tōng mó nǐ ér chū ， wú fǎ yǔ zhēn zhèng de xiāng bǐ ， dàn lǐ miàn yì yùn hán le yī xiē zuì wèi gǔ lǎo de tiān dì fǎ zé 。
这混沌初开，天地衍化的一幕，虽然是雨岚商盟用大神通模拟而出，无法与真正的相比，但里面亦蕴含了一些最为古老的天地法则。
Despite their curiosity, there was no time to dwell on it now.
ruò néng yǒu suǒ gǎn wù ， hǎo chù shì shòu yòng bù jìn de 。
若能有所感悟，好处是受用不尽的。
The current opportunity was a once-in-a-century chance.
zhè dào lǐ ， dà jiā xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， suī rán fēi cháng hào qí ， yǔ lán shāng méng wèi hé huì dà fāng dào rú cǐ jìng dì ， zhè zhǒng hǎo dōng xī ， bù yīng gāi bì zhǒu zì zhēn me ？
这道理，大家心里有数，虽然非常好奇，雨岚商盟为何会大方到如此境地，这种好东西，不应该敝帚自珍么？
First, let's contemplate and then decide later.
bǎi sī bù dé qí jiě 。
百思不得其解。
That thought seemed reasonable, but it was too brief. In less than the time of a cup of tea, everything returned to nothingness.
dàn cǐ shí cǐ kè ， yòu nǎ lǐ guǎn dé le zhè me duō 。
但此时此刻，又哪里管得了这么多。
The old monsters regained their senses, sighing deeply.
zǒng ér yán zhī ， yǎn qián de jī yù ， shì bǎi nián nán dé yī yù 。
总而言之，眼前的机遇，是百年难得一遇。
Everyone had expressions of unfulfilled desires.
qiě xiān cān wù ， suí hòu zài zuò dìng duó 。
且先参悟，随后再做定夺。
Of course, no one truly complained. After all, the Rainy Mist Business Alliance did not owe them anything; being invited to watch this was already a great favor. Contentment is precious.
xiǎng fǎ bù cuò ， kě xī tài duǎn zàn le ， bú dào yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， suǒ yǒu de yī qiè ， jiù dōu guī yú xū wú 。
想法不错，可惜太短暂了，不到一盏茶的功夫，所有的一切，就都归于虚无。
But the event wasn't over yet.
zhòng lǎo guài qīng xǐng ， cháng xū duǎn tàn shēng cǐ qǐ bǐ fú 。
众老怪清醒，长吁短叹声此起彼伏。
A group of maids came forward, each carrying fine wine and fruit.
rén rén dōu shì yī liǎn yì yóu wèi jǐn de shén sè 。
人人都是一脸意犹未尽的神色。
"These newly matured peaches are delicious. Please enjoy them freely. Don’t be shy."
dāng rán ， méi yǒu rén zhēn gǔ zào shén me 。
当然，没有人真鼓噪什么。
The voice of Earth Jī Disperser sounded smooth and gentle. If one didn't know better, he could pass for a reclusive sage.
bì jìng yǔ lán shāng méng méi yǒu yì wù yǔ tā men gòng xiǎng ， qǐng tā men kàn shàng zhè me yī duàn ， yǐ jīng shì mò dà de hǎo chù ， rén guì zhī zú 。
毕竟雨岚商盟没有义务与他们共享，请他们看上这么一段，已经是莫大的好处，人贵知足。
"What? Peaches?"
ér shì qíng dào zhè lǐ bìng wèi jié shù 。
而事情到这里并未结束。
Lin Xuan was initially taken aback but then laughed at the realization that these were not the legendary peaches from fairy tales. Despite their abundant spirit energy, they were merely valuable spiritual fruits, far removed from the famed Peach of Immortality.
yī duì shì nǚ shàng lái ， shǒu zhōng jiē bàng zhe měi jiǔ guā guǒ 。
一队侍女上来，手中皆棒着美酒瓜果。
He smiled and tasted the wine and fruit without hesitation.
“ zhè xiē xīn chéng shú de pán táo ， wèi dào xiān měi ， gè wèi dào yǒu yuǎn lái kè ， hái qǐng jìn qíng pǐn cháng yī èr ， qiān wàn bú yào kè qì 。
“这些新成熟的蟠桃，味道鲜美，各位道友远来客，还请尽情品尝一二，千万不要客气。
The maids began to dance gracefully, accompanied by melodious singing. The sound was enchanting, like pearls falling on a jade plate. It lingered in one's ears for days.
” dì jī sàn rén de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， wēn rùn píng hé ， ruò bù xiǎo de ， hái zhēn yǒu jǐ fēn shì wài gāo rén de wèi dào 。
”地玑散人的声音传入耳朵，温润平和，若不晓得，还真有几分世外高人的味道。
After eating and drinking their fill, the Peach Banquet finally officially opened.
“ shén me ， pán táo ？”
“什么，蟠桃？”
Next came the crucial auction环节 (section).
lín xuān xiān shì yī è ， suí hòu kàn zhuó yǎn qián de shuǐ guǒ ， yǎ rán shī xiào qǐ lái le ， cǐ pán táo fēi bǐ pán táo ， suī líng qì chōng yù ， dàn zuì duō suàn shì yī jiào wéi bǎo guì de líng guǒ ， yǔ chuán shuō zhōng de xiū xiān jiè sān dà shén guǒ zhī yī de pán táo ， gēn běn jiù bú shì yī huí shì de 。
林轩先是一愕，随后看着眼前的水果，哑然失笑起来了，此蟠桃非彼蟠桃，虽灵气充裕，但最多算是一较为宝贵的灵果，与传说中的修仙界三大神果之一的蟠桃，根本就不是一回事的。
The Rainy Mist Business Alliance had extensive operations across the Three Realms, allowing them to obtain all sorts of extraordinary treasures. Any item they brought out would likely be a highlight at any external auction.
zì jǐ yǒu xiē shǎo jiàn duō guài le 。
自己有些少见多怪了。
However, considering that great experts were gathered here, ordinary goods would naturally fail to impress these top-tier beings.
lín xuān wēi xiào ， yě bú kè qì ， pǐn cháng qǐ le měi jiǔ guā guǒ 。
林轩微笑，也不客气，品尝起了美酒瓜果。
As one of the most important events in the Three Realms, it was impossible for the business alliance to tarnish its reputation. Everyone was eagerly anticipating what would come next.
yī duì shì nǚ piān piān qǐ wǔ ， ěr biān yì xiǎng qǐ le wǎn zhuǎn de gē hóu ， nà shēng yīn dòng tīng yǐ jí ， rú zhū luò yù pán ， shuō rào liáng sān rì ， nà shì yì diǎn yě bù dài kuā zhāng dì 。
一队侍女偏偏起舞，耳边亦响起了婉转的歌喉，那声音动听以极，如珠落玉盘，说绕梁三日，那是一点也不带夸张地。
Earth Jī Disperser waved his hand.
chī bǎo hē zú ， pán táo huì zhōng yú zhèng shì kāi mù 。
吃饱喝足，蟠桃会终于正式开幕。
A maid carrying a silver tray stepped forward and placed it beside him. Earth Jī Disperser lifted the red cloth covering the tray.
jiē xià lái ， jiù shì zuì zhòng yào de pāi mài huán jié le 。
接下来，就是最重要的拍卖环节了。
Nine exquisite仙 swords (spiritual swords) came into view, each only an inch in size but exquisitely crafted.
yǔ lán shāng méng de shēng yì zài sān jiè biàn bù ， zì rán néng gòu nòng dào gè zhǒng gè yàng yì cháng zhēn xī de bǎo wù ， suí biàn ná yī yàng dào wài miàn de pāi mài huì shàng ， shí yǒu ** dōu néng zuò wéi yā zhòu de bǎo wù 。
雨岚商盟的生意在三界遍布，自然能够弄到各种各样异常珍惜的宝物，随便拿一样到外面的拍卖会上，十有**都能作为压轴的宝物。
He pointed to one of them, and all nine swords flew up, emitting a dazzling light that revealed terrifying power.
bù guò fǎn guò lái xiǎng xiǎng ， cǐ kè dà néng qí jù ， yì bān de huò sè ， zì rán yě nán yǐ rú zhè xiē dǐng jí cún zài de yǎn le 。
不过反过来想想，此刻大能齐聚，一般的货色，自然也难以如这些顶级存在的眼了。
It was enough to make one's heart race.
zuò wèi sān jiè zuì zhòng yào de shèng shì ， dāng rán bù kě néng zá zì jǐ de zhāo pái ， suǒ yǒu rén dōu shí fēn qī dài 。
做为三界最重要的盛事，当然不可能砸自己的招牌，所有人都十分期待。
The fire attribute primordial energy in the universe began to dance with it.
dì jī sàn rén yī bǎi shǒu 。
地玑散人一摆手。
A true expert could tell at a glance. Even without activating this treasure, Earth Jī Disperser demonstrated its potential, leaving many old monsters of the Golden Period interested.
yī míng tuō zhe yín pán de shì nǚ biàn lián bù qīng yí ， lái dào le tā de shēn biān ， dì jī sàn rén jiāng pán zi shàng de hóng bù jiē kāi 。
一名托着银盘的侍女便莲步轻移，来到了他的身边，地玑散人将盘子上的红布揭开。
Some more experienced individuals started speculating in their minds.
jiǔ bǐng shì yàng jīng měi de xiān jiàn yìng rù yǎn lián 。
九柄式样精美的仙剑映入眼帘。
Now they were waiting for Earth Jī Disperser to reveal the truth.
kàn shàng qù dōu zhǐ yǒu cùn xǔ dà xiǎo de yì diǎn ， què shì líng lóng tī tòu 。
看上去都只有寸许大小的一点，却是玲珑剔透。
"From the looks on your faces, you've probably guessed what I have. Indeed, these are the Mother and Child Red Cloud Swords used by the once feared Red Cloud Disperser two million years ago."
dì jī sàn rén shēn shǒu yì diǎn ， nà jiǔ bǐng xiān jiàn jiù tóng shí fēi le qǐ lái ， guāng yùn liú zhuǎn ， yī gǔ gǔ kě pà de wēi néng zhàn fàng kāi 。
地玑散人伸手一点，那九柄仙剑就同时飞了起来，光晕流转，一股股可怕的威能绽放开。
(To be continued)
"Ah..."
The treasure snake was speechless. Such a simple principle, yet it had overlooked it.
With the passage of time and changes in circumstances, Li Yutong had already reached such an advanced stage of cultivation. A mere avatar could rival top-tier experts across the Three Realms, even capable of understanding domains.
If not for witnessing this with his own eyes, the treasure snake would find it hard to believe what was happening before him. But at that moment, all he felt was admiration and respect for Li Yutong.
Of course, there was more fear than admiration.
But if they truly became enemies, it should be Bingpo who would have a headache.
From his perspective, given their identities, they were unlikely to engage in battle with this top expert of the Spirit Realm.
With that thought, the treasure snake secretly let out a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, other powerful figures from the Three Realms in various flying caves also had different expressions.
At their level, their eyesight was naturally keen and discerning.
Even if they couldn't make precise half-judgments like Bingpo, they still felt that this woman who had arrived might not be the renowned Fairy Yutong after all.
However, the Peach Banquet would not be delayed due to these events. It had officially begun.
"Welcome esteemed fellow cultivators to the Jade Pool for this once-in-30,000-years grand event. Fairy Yutong wishes you well and hopes that each of you can find what you seek."
The voice was like a heavenly melody. Despite her reputation as a tempestuous personality, Fairy Yutong now displayed hospitality and courtesy.
After a simple speech, the figure of Fairy Yutong vanished from sight amidst everyone's gazes.
This spatial secret technique alone was awe-inspiring.
Many people couldn't help but draw in their breaths.
If they knew that this was merely one of Li Yutong’s avatars, what expressions would they have?
Soon after, two more figures appeared in the field of vision. One tall and one short, both were very familiar to Lin Xuan.
The Celestial璇 Monarch and Earth Jī Disperser, top-tier experts across the Three Realms. It was no wonder that their reputations were well-deserved. The Peach Banquet was actually being hosted by these two personally, which clearly showed how much the Rainy Mist Business Alliance valued this event.
After Fairy Yutong's speech, the Two Elders of Heaven and Earth did not plan to continue talking. They made a few casual remarks before announcing the start of the Peach Banquet.
Since it was a once-in-30,000-years grand event, it was certainly different from ordinary auctions.
Firstly, they were asked to enjoy music and dance performances.
Wasn't that a bit off?
Lin Xuan's face showed a mix of amusement and exasperation. Many old monsters who had attended the Peach Banquet before also shared similar expressions.
Despite their shock, no one dared to openly oppose it. As the saying went, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Since the Rainy Mist Business Alliance arranged this, they couldn't possibly embarrass them publicly.
Well, let's just waste a bit more time.
This thought flashed through the minds of the old monsters.
However, what followed left them in shock.
The air before them became blurry, and then ancient images appeared.
In the beginning, the universe was混沌 (chaotic), and everything was vague.
Gradually, all manner of life forms began to emerge.
Wood, water, fire, earth—elements intermingled and interacted.
Rain, wind, lightning—various natural phenomena were revealed before their eyes.
What is this?
The dawn of creation, the ancient heavens and earth?
Was he really just here for music and dance? His thoughts quickly changed as his entire mind was captivated by what he saw.
Other old monsters shared similar expressions.
This scene of the universe's initial formation and evolution, while simulated by the Rainy Mist Business Alliance using great powers, could not compare to the real thing. But it contained some of the oldest laws of heaven and earth.
If one could gain insight from this, the benefits would be endless.
Everyone knew this, though they were curious why the Rainy Mist Business Alliance was so generous with such valuable treasures. Shouldn't they keep them for themselves?
Despite their curiosity, there was no time to dwell on it now.
The current opportunity was a once-in-a-century chance.
First, let's contemplate and then decide later.
That thought seemed reasonable, but it was too brief. In less than the time of a cup of tea, everything returned to nothingness.
The old monsters regained their senses, sighing deeply.
Everyone had expressions of unfulfilled desires.
Of course, no one truly complained. After all, the Rainy Mist Business Alliance did not owe them anything; being invited to watch this was already a great favor. Contentment is precious.
But the event wasn't over yet.
A group of maids came forward, each carrying fine wine and fruit.
"These newly matured peaches are delicious. Please enjoy them freely. Don’t be shy."
The voice of Earth Jī Disperser sounded smooth and gentle. If one didn't know better, he could pass for a reclusive sage.
"What? Peaches?"
Lin Xuan was initially taken aback but then laughed at the realization that these were not the legendary peaches from fairy tales. Despite their abundant spirit energy, they were merely valuable spiritual fruits, far removed from the famed Peach of Immortality.
He smiled and tasted the wine and fruit without hesitation.
The maids began to dance gracefully, accompanied by melodious singing. The sound was enchanting, like pearls falling on a jade plate. It lingered in one's ears for days.
After eating and drinking their fill, the Peach Banquet finally officially opened.
Next came the crucial auction环节 (section).
The Rainy Mist Business Alliance had extensive operations across the Three Realms, allowing them to obtain all sorts of extraordinary treasures. Any item they brought out would likely be a highlight at any external auction.
However, considering that great experts were gathered here, ordinary goods would naturally fail to impress these top-tier beings.
As one of the most important events in the Three Realms, it was impossible for the business alliance to tarnish its reputation. Everyone was eagerly anticipating what would come next.
Earth Jī Disperser waved his hand.
A maid carrying a silver tray stepped forward and placed it beside him. Earth Jī Disperser lifted the red cloth covering the tray.
Nine exquisite仙 swords (spiritual swords) came into view, each only an inch in size but exquisitely crafted.
He pointed to one of them, and all nine swords flew up, emitting a dazzling light that revealed terrifying power.
It was enough to make one's heart race.
The fire attribute primordial energy in the universe began to dance with it.
A true expert could tell at a glance. Even without activating this treasure, Earth Jī Disperser demonstrated its potential, leaving many old monsters of the Golden Period interested.
Some more experienced individuals started speculating in their minds.
Now they were waiting for Earth Jī Disperser to reveal the truth.
"From the looks on your faces, you've probably guessed what I have. Indeed, these are the Mother and Child Red Cloud Swords used by the once feared Red Cloud Disperser two million years ago."
(To be continued)