Returning to his residence, Ding Hao couldn't wait to take out all the items he had just auctioned. Considering the materials currently in his storage ring, he pondered whether he needed to refine a formation.
Although the Wuji Demon Art had many methods for refining magic weapons, Ding Hao's current cultivation level was insufficient. Without enough true essence to support it, he couldn't refine powerful magic weapons. Only formations could be refined completely with the support of crystals. Recalling the material requirements of several formations, he finally locked onto the "Ten - Direction Illusion Demon Formation" after comparison.
The "Ten - Direction Illusion Demon Formation" was also a type of illusion formation. This formation itself had no powerful attacking function; it was purely used to trap people. Cultivators who entered this formation would be continuously assailed by inner demons. There were a total of nine waves of inner - demon invasions. As long as one could completely resist these nine waves of inner - demon invasions, they could naturally leave the formation. Otherwise, they would be trapped inside. Even those with extremely firm determination would need three to five days to completely break the formation. For those with weak determination, it would take hundreds of days to break through. It seemed useless, but if the opponent entered this formation during a struggle, one could leave 从容. In this situation and place, the "Ten - Direction Illusion Demon Formation" was definitely the best choice.
Refining this formation consumed most of the items Ding Hao had auctioned yesterday. Ten top - grade crystals and a hundred high - grade crystals were used as the operating energy of this formation. Additionally, he took out a "Illusion Demon Stone" left in the Wuji Demon Art from his storage ring. Ding Hao had really gone to great lengths for this formation, and of course, he was very satisfied with the function of this formation.
The auction on the final day finally began. Entering the hall, Ding Hao found that there were many more people today than yesterday. Besides the several major sects, there were also several highly skilled Taoist and Demon freelance cultivators among them. The cultivation levels of several of them were only slightly lower than that of Nie Tian.
Shortly after entering the hall, Ding Hao noticed the 踪迹 of the Yin Feng Zhenren. But before he could pay more attention, this person had disappeared. From the situation, it could be seen that the matter of the Immortal - Realm Sword Art was not only known to the six major Taoist and Demon sects. Before Ding Hao could sit down at the seat of the Purgatory Demon Sect, he saw Du Gu Ce and Shi Yu Shuang walking towards them first. The two found Feng Xingran, quickly whispered something to her, and then left immediately.
The items auctioned by the Treasure - Gathering Sect in the first two days were all cultivation materials, while the auctions on the final day were all finished magic weapons. Although cultivation materials were also extremely precious, they were undoubtedly waste for those who didn't know how to refine. But finished magic weapons were completely different. For those who didn't know how to refine, magic weapons were the most practical.
Both the people of the Purgatory Demon Sect and the various major sects were extremely cautious about today's auction. Although they all knew that the Immortal - Realm Sword Art would definitely appear last, the people of the several sects were already secretly considering how to make a move. Ding Hao didn't know what Du Gu Ce and Shi Yu Shuang had talked to Feng Xingran about, but from the gloomy expressions of several people, it could be seen that they each had different plans.
After a short opening speech, Wang Tianyou had already taken out the first auction item of the day.
"Spirit - Nailing Needle, a mid - grade magic weapon, with a base price of three thousand high - grade crystals!" said Wang Tianyou.
The Spirit - Nailing Needle was a vicious magic weapon of the Demon Sect. The needles were as fine as hairs, and when launched, they were silent. Once hit by these needles, the whole body would rot and die, and even the Nascent Soul couldn't escape.
As soon as Wang Tianyou's voice fell, it attracted many Demon Sect cultivators to bid. After a while, it was bought by a green - robed freelance demon at a high price of five thousand crystals.
Subsequently, several other mid - grade magic weapons were also auctioned one after another, but Ding Hao remained unmoved. To be honest, although these magic weapons were quite good, after having many methods for refining magic weapons in the Wuji Demon Art, Ding Hao's vision had already been raised to a rather high level.
Although he didn't have the strength to refine them now, it would be only a matter of time as his cultivation level increased. On the contrary, refining materials were what Ding Hao needed. Moreover, only the magic weapons he refined could be used with ease and in harmony with his mind.
However, the items auctioned today were full of temptation for ordinary cultivators. If one had a magic weapon in hand, their strength would greatly increase during a fight. If the strength of two people was similar, the one with a more powerful magic weapon would definitely have the advantage and might directly affect the final outcome of the fight. Therefore, these several magic weapons were auctioned at higher and higher prices one after another. Looking at the expressions of the people in the hall, they were all in high spirits, looking forward to the appearance of better magic weapons!
"Flying Sword Tian Qi, a high - grade magic weapon, with a base price of six thousand crystals!" At this time, Wang Tianyou announced another magic weapon.
"Seven thousand crystals!" As soon as Wang Tianyou's voice faded, Du Gu Ce bid.
Ding Hao looked at Feng Xingran in confusion. Noticing Ding Hao's gaze, Feng Xingran's beautiful eyes flashed, and she explained, "The Tian Qi Sword is also a famous magic weapon in the cultivation world. When this sword attacks, it makes a sound like a ghost crying, disturbing people's minds and making them lose their ability to resist. So it's a great item!"
"Eight thousand crystals!" Shi Yu Shuang bid.
It seemed that the Tian Qi Sword was really extraordinary, attracting several sects to bid for it, Ding Hao couldn't help but think to himself.
"Ten thousand crystals!" Zhu Mingyao of the Luo Fu Sect shouted.
"Twelve thousand crystals!" An elegant voice came from the direction of the Chi Cheng Sect. Hearing this voice, although it was clearly a male voice, there was a feminine and gentle air. Ding Hao immediately knew that it must be from Ning Du Xu.
"Fifteen thousand crystals!" Zhu Mingyao of the Luo Fu Sect shouted again. As soon as this voice came out, the hall immediately became much quieter.
This was the highest bid in this auction. As expected, Zhu Mingyao got the Flying Sword Tian Qi as he wished.
"Heaven - Heart Treasure Armor, a mid - grade magic weapon, with a base price of four thousand high - grade crystals!" At this time, Wang Tianyou announced the last auction item.
As soon as this voice fell, many disdainful sounds were heard in the hall. Logically, the last auction item should be the best, but the previous Tian Qi Flying Sword was clearly more precious. Therefore, everyone was very puzzled.
But Ding Hao noticed that as soon as this item appeared, the people of the several major sects all showed tense and cautious expressions. Considering the unreasonable appearance of this item, he immediately understood that the secret of the Immortal - Realm Sword Art must be in this treasure armor. This might be a deliberate arrangement by the Treasure - Gathering Sect to relieve the pressure of the various sects.
At this moment, Feng Xingran winked at Ding Hao, and Ding Hao immediately knew that his judgment was correct. He couldn't help but feel a bit nervous!
After a while, the hall was still noisy, but no one participated in the auction. Ding Hao immediately understood everyone's thoughts. Those who didn't know the function of the item thought the price was too high and were unwilling to participate in the auction.
Although the various major sects knew that this item was precious, they thought that even if they got this item, there would still be a struggle. In the end, which sect could get this treasure completely depended on strength, not on who got it first. Therefore, the people of the several sects were unwilling to waste money in vain.
This directly led to this embarrassing situation. Wang Tianyou was already sweating on his forehead. Originally, the Treasure - Gathering Sect had already suffered a great loss by taking this item out for auction, and they couldn't keep it. But if they sold it at a low price, it was not what their sect intended. Seeing this situation, he was really worried.
The people of the Taoist and Demon sects seemed to have reached a tacit understanding. They all ignored Wang Tianyou's imploring gaze and remained silent.
"Four thousand one hundred crystals!" At this stalemate moment, a shout rang out, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
As the voice faded, the appearance of this person appeared in everyone's eyes. Only a short and mouse - like - looking old man stood there with a bewildered expression.
Ding Hao knew at a glance that this person had no idea. He secretly lamented that this person was really unlucky, becoming the scapegoat of the various sects without knowing anything.
This person, seeing that everyone's attention was focused on him, felt very proud, as if he had done something remarkable. He straightened his back, and his originally short stature somehow looked majestic.
Wang Tianyou now wished he could cry. If no one participated in the auction, then according'to the rules, this item would still be kept by the Treasure - Gathering Sect. Then they could discuss with the several sects again, and maybe they could still get some benefits. But who would have thought that there was a fool who participated in the auction.
At this time, he regretted that he hadn't announced earlier that no one bought this item and then kept it in the Treasure - Gathering Sect. Now it was good. This person bid four thousand one hundred crystals and he had to sell it to him. This person was definitely doomed, and the Treasure - Gathering Sect could no longer get any benefits!
The mouse - like - looking old man seemed to enjoy everyone's gaze very much and was still looking very proud. At this time, Wang Tianyou's weak voice rang out, "Is there a higher price than four thousand one hundred crystals?"
After a pause, seeing no response, he said helplessly, "Four thousand one hundred crystals once!"
Still no response. The people of the several sects all looked at this person with a half - smile.
"Four thousand one hundred crystals twice!" Wang Tianyou's face was as bitter as if his parents had just died.
Wang Tianyou's bitter face and the proud face of the mouse - like - looking old man formed a sharp contrast!
"Four thousand one hundred crystals three times! Since that's the case, this treasure armor belongs to this friend!" Wang Tianyou looked at this person with a pained and pitying gaze, and then walked down the counter helplessly, even forgetting to say some polite words.
The mouse - like - looking old man, hearing this, was even more flushed with pride, as if he had gained great face. Looking around, he found that everyone's gazes were filled with ridicule and disdain.
The only difference was the look of the various major sects, which was like looking at a dead man!