Bab.5 The First Step Towards The Summit
The sky above the Eternal Death Forest gradually darkened.
Black clouds rolled like a giant vortex, signaling a significant change about to occur.
In the midst of the forest, teeming with wild beasts and lethal energy, a young man in a black robe walked slowly.
Xiao Bai Tian.
After leaving the ruins of the inheritance, he felt his blood boiling—as if something had awakened within him.
Xuán Wú…
The first owner of the Absolute God's Blood…
What truly happened to him?
And why did the inheritance choose him?
These questions continued to echo in his mind, but now was not the time for contemplation.
He had to survive.
**The Pursuer in the Darkness**
Behind the shadows of the trees, a pair of glowing red eyes appeared.
A dark figure lurked, watching Xiao Bai Tian with a hidden murderous aura.
"Hmph. Did this kid really survive?"
"No matter… I'll finish him here."
Without a sound, the figure leaped from behind the trees, attacking at a speed impossible for ordinary human eyes to follow.
However…
BZZZT!
In a split second, Xiao Bai Tian turned—
And before the attack could reach his body—
SRET!
His hand grasped the enemy's sword with bare fingers.
"WHAT?!"
The dark figure was shocked.
How could a mere boy catch his attack with his bare hands?
Xiao Bai Tian stared at him coldly.
"Who are you?" he asked in a low voice.
The figure growled, then jumped back at high speed.
He wore a black robe with a sword and crescent moon emblem on his left chest—the symbol of the Black Sword Clan, a notorious group of assassins in the Central Continent.
"You don't need to know," the assassin said with a sneer.
"What matters is that I'm here to take your head."
Xiao Bai Tian paused for a moment.
So, someone had sent an assassin to kill him?
Who?
Xiao Zhenlong?
Or was there another party that wanted him dead?
BZZZT!
The assassin leaped forward again, attacking with full force.
This time, his aura exploded, indicating that he was at the Soul Manifestation Realm!
However…
Xiao Bai Tian didn't move.
He simply stood there, letting his enemy come closer…
And just as the sword was about to strike his neck—
BAM!
An invisible pressure erupted from his body.
"What?!"
The assassin froze mid-air, his body trembling violently.
He couldn't move.
Xiao Bai Tian's eyes glinted coldly.
He had gained a slight control over his blood.
With a small push of power, he could freeze the space around him.
"Hmph."
He stepped forward, raising one hand—
BZZZT!
And in an instant, the assassin was flung backward, crashing into a tree with a loud thud.
"Ugh…!"
Xiao Bai Tian walked closer.
His gaze was emotionless.
"Who sent you?" he asked coldly.
The assassin coughed up blood but still smirked defiantly.
"Just kill me… I won't say anything."
Xiao Bai Tian exhaled slowly.
Then—
SRET!
In a flash, his hand gripped the man's neck and lifted him high into the air.
His gaze was filled with absolute pressure.
"You only have one chance," he said quietly.
But the man continued to smirk.
"You won't get anything from me."
BZZZT!
Suddenly, the man's body exploded into ashes!
"Hmph." Xiao Bai Tian snorted. "A suicide, huh?"
It seemed there were other forces at play behind the scenes.
And he needed to find out who was pulling the strings.
**Tracing the Xiao Clan's Footsteps**
Xiao Bai Tian continued his journey.
He had to increase his strength before facing the Xiao Clan again.
Along the way, he gathered resources, researched cultivation techniques, and honed his God's Eye to discover hidden inheritances.
Finally, after several weeks of travel—
He arrived at Radiant Star City.
One of the largest trading cities in the Central Continent.
Here, auctions of rare items were frequently held.
And according to rumors he had heard—
A rare technique related to the Laws of Space and Time was being auctioned here.
A technique that could accelerate his path to the summit.
Xiao Bai Tian smiled faintly.
He had to obtain it.
No matter the cost.
With light steps, he entered Radiant Star City—
And his new adventure had begun.
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Bab.6 An Auction Full of Intrigue
Radiant Star City.
One of the largest trading cities in the Central Continent, known as a hub for cultivators and noble families.
Within this city, valuable items, rare techniques, and mysterious artifacts were traded at the Black Sky Auction House—a place accessible only to those with immense wealth and influence.
This is where Xiao Bai Tian now stood.
Walking casually among the crowd, he observed his surroundings.
"Interesting…" he thought to himself.
Even on the streets, he could sense the presence of many powerful cultivators.
Some had auras of the Soul Manifestation Realm, while others were approaching the Dao Tribulation Realm.
But that didn't matter to him.
His main focus was the rare technique rumored to be auctioned today—the Space-Time Sutra.
A technique related to the Laws of Space and Time.
If he could obtain it, his journey toward absolute power would accelerate significantly.
However…
He knew he wasn't the only one after it.
There would be competition…
And likely a fierce battle after the auction ended.
**The Auction House Gates**
As he approached the Black Sky Auction House, Xiao Bai Tian paused.
In front of the massive gold and silver-plated building, several black-armored guards stood with cold expressions.
In their hands, they held spirit swords emitting sharp auras.
"Please show your entry token."
One of the guards spoke in a cold voice.
Xiao Bai Tian simply smiled faintly.
Without a word, he handed over a small silver medal—an identity token he had stolen from a wealthy merchant he had dealt with on his way here.
The guard nodded.
"You may enter."
Without wasting time, Xiao Bai Tian stepped inside.
And the moment he did—
His eyes, hidden behind a black cloth, glinted faintly.
He could feel dozens of sharp gazes immediately focusing on him.
The people inside were no ordinary individuals.
Most of them were cultivators from major clans, wealthy merchants, or even disguised assassins.
And in the corner of the room, someone was observing him with particular interest.
A man in blue robes with the emblem of the Dragon Sword Clan on his back.
"Hmph. The Dragon Sword Clan is here too?"
One of the clans with a long history in the cultivation world.
Were they also after the Space-Time Sutra?
Xiao Bai Tian narrowed his eyes.
It seemed this auction would be more interesting than he had anticipated…
**The Auction Begins**
Not long after he took his seat in the middle row, a woman in a red gown stepped onto the stage.
"Welcome to the Black Sky Auction House," she said with an elegant smile.
"Today, we will be auctioning several highly valuable items."
Behind her, an old man with white hair carried a golden tray covered with a red cloth.
With a slow motion, the cloth was lifted—
And on it lay an ancient sword with an extraordinary killing aura.
"The first item—the Demon Blood Sword!"
"A Saint-level sword forged from the blood of thousands of high-level demons!"
"Starting bid—5,000 High-Grade Spirit Crystals!"
As soon as the woman announced the starting price, the atmosphere immediately heated up.
Dozens of people began competing to raise the price.
5,500 Crystals!
6,000 Crystals!
7,500 Crystals!
Finally, the sword fell into the hands of an old man from the Silver Wolf Clan.
However, Xiao Bai Tian wasn't interested at all.
His focus was solely on the Space-Time Sutra.
And finally…
After several other items were auctioned—
A black box engraved with ancient runes was brought onto the stage.
SRET!
The woman opened the box…
And an ancient silver scroll appeared, emitting a bluish-purple light.
An aura of Space and Time immediately filled the room!
Several cultivators in their seats immediately stood up, their faces full of shock.
"It really is the Space-Time Sutra!"
"A cultivation technique that can control the Laws of Space and Time?!"
"I must have it!"
Xiao Bai Tian smiled faintly.
He knew this competition would be fiercer than he had imagined.
The woman raised her hand.
"Starting bid—50,000 High-Grade Spirit Crystals!"
As soon as those words left her mouth—
An explosion of voices filled the room.
"55,000 Crystals!"
"60,000 Crystals!"
"70,000 Crystals!"
In a matter of seconds, the price skyrocketed wildly.
Many major clans were involved in this competition.
However, Xiao Bai Tian remained silent.
He was simply waiting for the right moment.
And finally…
When the price reached 100,000 High-Grade Spirit Crystals and the atmosphere began to calm—
He slowly raised his hand.
And in a cold voice, he said:
"500,000 Crystals."
The entire room fell silent.
All eyes turned to him.
Some people looked shocked, while others gritted their teeth in anger.
Who was he?
How could he offer such an amount?!
But before anyone could say anything—
The woman smiled.
"500,000 Crystals. Does anyone wish to bid higher?"
Bab.6 An Auction Full of Intrigue
The tension in the room grew thicker.
But after a moment, no one dared to raise the price further.
And finally—
"Sold to the man in black in the middle row."
Xiao Bai Tian smiled.
He had obtained the Space-Time Sutra.
However, he knew…
The auction was just the beginning.
Now, he had to prepare for the consequences of his actions.