Upon hearing Deng Junguang's words, Zhao Hu and Lin Yu were also very excited and quickly agreed.
Qin Luo pretended to hesitate for a moment before agreeing.
Although Dan Bingli remained silent, everyone had become aware of her coldness along the way, so they were not surprised by it.
Therefore, after some discussion, the auction was decided.
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Azure Cloud Heaven is located in a corner of the Spirit Abyss Continent. This land is vast and boundless yet unique, with azure clouds often drifting in the sky, adding a touch of ethereal color to it.
On the earth, mountains rise and fall, and rivers rush forth. Majestic peaks stretch endlessly, soaring into the clouds, their slopes covered with spiritual plants.
At the heart of Qingyun Heaven stands a bustling city—Qingyun City.
The city was vast, with towering walls that reached into the clouds. It was constructed of a dark, bluish-green stone, and various mysterious runes were engraved on the walls, emanating faint spiritual energy fluctuations, making it appear indestructible.
As the auction drew near, Qingyun City grew increasingly bustling and noisy. Cultivators, merchants, and wealthy families from all walks of life flocked into the city, making the already prosperous streets even more crowded.
Every few kilometers within the city, one could see squads of soldiers patrolling methodically to prevent criminals from sneaking into the city and causing trouble.
Despite this, crowds still flocked in like a tide, all wanting to catch this highly anticipated large-scale auction.
In the heart of Qingyun City lies the venue for this auction—Qingyun Pavilion.
The Qingyun Pavilion looks magnificent, reaching dozens of stories high. It is octagonal in shape, and its glazed tiles shimmer with colorful hues under the sunlight, creating a beautiful contrast with the azure clouds in the sky.
Qin Luo and the others followed Deng Junguang into the second floor of Qingyun Pavilion. As soon as they stepped inside, they felt a heavy and oppressive atmosphere.
Qin Luo raised his head slightly, following the oppressive atmosphere. He saw a middle-aged man in a black robe sitting in a seat not far away. His face was cold and stern, and a faint black mist emanated from his body, making people dare not approach him easily.
"Hmm? People from the Dark Pavilion have actually come to the Spirit Abyss Continent?"
Deng Junguang also noticed this person and asked in confusion. Then, he led Qin Luo and the others to a relatively secluded spot to sit down.
After everyone was seated, Deng Junguang carefully looked around again, his brows furrowing slightly.
"Senior Deng, is there something wrong with this?"
Zhao Hu, who was standing nearby, noticed his unusual behavior and quickly lowered his voice to ask.
"It's nothing, just a little strange."
Deng Junguang smiled faintly, then slowly scanned the hall with his gaze before introducing the 'outside forces' present to the group.
"The middle-aged man just now was from the Dark Pavilion in the Black Swamp Domain near the Lingyuan Continent. The Dark Pavilion is quite famous in that area, but it is notorious for its evil deeds. They always act in secret and are often involved in some shady dealings. Therefore, among the many forces around the Lingyuan Continent, their reputation is not very good."
Zhao Hu and Lin Yu listened and couldn't help but click their tongues in surprise. Recalling the oppressive atmosphere that had made their hearts tremble, they felt even more apprehensive.
Qin Luo hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help asking:
"Senior Deng, what are you referring to when you mentioned various forces?"
Upon hearing this, Deng Junguang realized that Qin Luo was still a freshman and not very familiar with the distribution of various forces on the Lingyuan Continent. He smiled slightly and patiently explained:
"Junior Brother Qin Luo, the Lingyuan Continent is vast and boundless. Although our Lingyuan Sect holds a transcendent position on this continent, it is, after all, an academy, primarily focused on cultivating the younger generation of cultivators. Besides our Lingyuan Sect, there are several other forces on this continent that should not be underestimated."
"The Black Swamp Domain I just mentioned is an extremely chaotic place. Resources are scarce and scattered throughout the Black Swamp Domain. To compete for those limited cultivation resources, various forces, rogue cultivators, and even some evil cultivators fight each other constantly, with scenes of bloodshed unfolding every day. There are no rules there; the law of the jungle is the only law of survival."
"And the Dark Pavilion is a force that rose to prominence in this chaotic land. The people of the Dark Pavilion act mysteriously and rarely show themselves in the outside world. They are used to plotting and scheming in the dark and are often involved in some shady dealings. Therefore, in the eyes of many forces around the Spirit Abyss Continent, the Dark Pavilion is a notorious entity."
"Besides the Dark Pavilion in the Black Swamp Domain, there is also the Blazing Fire Sect near the Flaming Mountain. The Blazing Fire Sect is located in a place surrounded by mountains, all of which are covered with raging flames that never go out. The intense heat and rich fire spiritual energy have created a unique cultivation environment for the Blazing Fire Sect."
"The Blazing Fire Sect focuses on cultivating fire-based spiritual energy. Its disciples are all known for their fiery tempers and straightforward manner. Their signature technique allows them to unleash the full potential of fire, generating astonishing power in battle. However, precisely because of this, Blazing Fire Sect disciples are prone to conflict when they interact with others, so most people dare not provoke them."
At this point, Deng Junguang raised his eyes and looked towards a corner of the auction hall.
"Look, that woman is a disciple of the Blazing Fire Sect."
Following Deng Junguang's gaze, everyone saw a woman dressed in a tight-fitting outfit sitting gracefully in a corner of the auction hall, exuding both elegance and a heroic spirit.
Just then, the woman seemed to notice their gazes and suddenly turned her head, her icy gaze shooting straight at Deng Junguang and the others, instantly sending a wave of heat crashing down on them.
Deng Junguang remained expressionless, raised his hand, and the oncoming heat wave suddenly paused and slowly dissipated. Then he nodded slightly as a greeting.
When the woman saw the spirit value token representing the Lingyuan Sect in Deng Junguang's hand, she curled her lip, then turned her head back to continue watching the auction.
"These two forces are not that troublesome for us. The Dark Pavilion is hiding in the Black Swamp Domain and is not too much of a threat, while the Blazing Fire Sect has no ill intentions towards us and has always maintained a delicate balance with the Spirit Abyss Sect."
Deng Junguang lowered his hand and spoke softly to the people beside him.
"And there is only one force you need to be wary of when you go out to train in the future, and that is the Blood Fiend Sect!"
"The Blood Fiend Sect has only a handful of members, but each one is a ruthless character with extremely strong strength and ruthless methods."
"Most importantly, the Blood Fiend Sect is a remnant of the struggle for supremacy on the Spirit Abyss Continent!"
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