Chapter 1106 - 1099: Mysterious Blueprint (Part 2)
Chapter 1106 - 1099: Mysterious Blueprint (Part 2)
"Did this scroll originate from the cave mansion of a powerful being in the Immortal King Realm?!"
Upon hearing the words of Marquis Tian Cang, everyone's gaze immediately turned towards the scroll.
However, the scroll emitted a faint white glow, allowing those present to only vaguely discern that it depicted mountains and rivers.
"Marquis, what portion of the complete map does this fragment represent, and is it related to some treasure or something else?"
The Daoist Mu squinted his eyes, also looking at the scroll, and asked.
The Immortal King Realm represents a formidable existence that could command the submission of countless immortals. Items originating from the cave mansion of such a being are generally extraordinary.
"This map fragment should occupy only one-third of the complete map. At the end of the map, there is a Thunder Dragon symbol. According to my speculation, this map is likely related to the legendary 'Thunder Dragon Fire,' one of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects!"
Marquis Tian Cang's gaze swept across the crowd, and as he spoke towards the end, his once authoritative eyes became even sharper, heavily emphasizing the term "Thunder Dragon Fire."
"Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object?!"
"Is this map related to the Thunder Dragon Fire, one of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects?"
"That seems unlikely. Would the Marquis truly part with it for auction?"
"..."
The crowd immediately showed expressions of shock and exclaimed aloud.
At that moment, whether on the square or in the VIP pavilions, everyone's gaze was fixated on the scroll emitting a faint white light.
The term "Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object" alone was enough to excite everyone present.
"Thunder Dragon Fire, huh?"
At this moment, under a black canopy, Qin Yang's gaze flickered.
The Thunder Dragon Fire is the initial form of the Nine Dragon Celestial Thunder Fire, which, in its complete form, contains nine immensely powerful Thunder Dragons, ranking it among the top twenty on the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object List.
It is worth noting that Qin Yang's possession of the Extreme Cold Ice Lotus is already considered extremely rare, yet it only ranks ninety-eighth.
"Marquis, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects are exceedingly precious, coveted even by Immortal King Realm experts. With such a treasure map in your possession, why auction it?"
Fairy Yan Yun's eyes sparkled for a moment in VIP Pavilion No. 3 as she asked.
"Indeed, given its intrinsic value, why would the Marquis be willing to auction a map related to a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object?"
In response to Fairy Yan Yun's inquiry, everyone's attention turned towards Marquis Tian Cang on the stone platform; it was an underlying question in their minds as well.
"Fellow Daoists, to be truthful, this map has been in my possession for thirty years. I have not yet been able to obtain the complete map, hence I may not be destined to possess it. Therefore, I present it for auction in hopes of finding its destined owner amongst you."
Marquis Tian Cang sighed with some regret and then raised his head to look at those present.
"Additionally, according to this one-third fragment, I can discern that the depicted location might be somewhere in the Central Continent Domain, which is also one of the reasons I'm auctioning it."
Marquis Tian Cang said.
"Central Continent Domain?!"
Upon hearing Marquis Tian Cang's words, those present exchanged glances.
The Central Continent Domain is by no means close to the Celestial South Domain. Let alone the audience here, even Immortal Venerable Realm experts present likely have never ventured to the Central Continent Domain.
Spanning the Celestial South Domain is not a trivial task, laden with dangers, and hardly feasible even for Immortal Venerable Realm experts.
No wonder the Marquis is auctioning this incomplete map; it's an intangible temptation.
Observing the expressions of those present, Marquis Tian Cang understood their sentiments.
"Fellow Daoists, I exerted great effort to obtain this map fragment from an Immortal King Realm expert's cave mansion, initially priced at one hundred thousand pieces of Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Please place your bids."
Marquis Tian Cang looked around at everyone present, speaking in a deep voice.
"One hundred thousand pieces of Lower Grade Spirit Stones?!"
After Marquis Tian Cang spoke, the crowd fell silent, exchanging glances, with no one voicing a bid.
Those present were not fools; firstly, the fragment is merely one-third of a map, and it may not even pertain to a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object.
Moreover, the treasure's location is in the exceedingly remote Central Continent Domain. Even throughout their entire lives, most present would not go such a distant way.
Additionally, Marquis Tian Cang, an Immortal Venerable Realm expert, has researched it for thirty years without any progress or securing the complete map. What use would it be even if they acquired it?
Seeing no one initiating a bid, an awkward expression surfaced on Marquis Tian Cang's dignified face atop the stone platform.
"I could not obtain the complete map, indicating that I am not destined for the Thunder Dragon Fire. But perhaps among you, a chance encounter could lead to acquiring the complete map."
Marquis Tian Cang's gaze swept over the venue, focusing on several influential factions in the VIP pavilions as he spoke.
Nevertheless, despite Marquis Tian Cang's statements, not everyone present dared to wager one hundred thousand pieces of Lower Grade Spirit Stones on a distant venture. Even if the Thunder Dragon Fire's location were verified, not everyone could venture there.
The scene remained silent. Just as the crowd assumed Marquis Tian Cang's cherished scroll might remain unsold, a somewhat aged voice rang out.
"One hundred thousand."
This elderly bid did not increase the price; it merely matched the starting bid.
Upon hearing this bid, the crowd turned their gaze towards its source: the figure under the black canopy in Pavilion No. 9.
At this moment, under the black canopy, Qin Yang's eyes shone with a vibrant gleam.
The map was crafted using such large King Level talisman paper. Clearly, the creator of this scroll was no ordinary individual, surely at least an Immortal King Realm expert.
A treasure map produced by such a formidable being would not be fictitious; it surely conceals a treasure, most likely, as Marquis Tian Cang speculated, the Thunder Dragon Fire, one of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects.
Sometime in the future, he plans to find Sister Ruan, requiring passage through the Central Continent Domain en route to the Grand Immortal Domain.
Securing this map to explore during his journey could prove beneficial. If ultimately he acquires the Thunder Dragon Fire, all the better; if not, losing one hundred thousand pieces of Lower Grade Spirit Stones is a feasible risk for Qin Yang.
Upon hearing this bid, Marquis Tian Cang exhaled slightly, relieved his cherished scroll hadn't ended up unsold.
"Very well, since there are no other bids, I declare this map belongs to the friend in Pavilion No. 9."
Marquis Tian Cang announced from atop the stone platform.
"Brother Qin, quite lavish, spending one hundred thousand pieces of Lower Grade Spirit Stones on such a map."
In the pavilion, the chubby white youth's small eyes gleamed as he pondered to himself.
"Tsk, tsk, this person, the young prince becomes progressively intrigued, daring to spend one hundred thousand spirit stones to buy Uncle's map."
In VIP Pavilion No. 1, the young man in a golden robe peered past the black curtain at the silhouette under the black cloak.
"Old Lü, uncover his identity swiftly."
The golden-robed youth instructed the old man in black robes behind him.
"Yes, Fourth Prince."
Old Lü, the man in black robes, promptly nodded.
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