Sword Sovereign of the Celestial Emperor

In just a few breaths, the bidding for the "Wave Flipping Slash" had risen to thirty-five million lower grade Spirit Stones.

At this moment, only three people remained in the bidding: Blood Asura Sect Master Zong Ze, Blood Passage Hand Luo Hua, and Zhao Xing.

Zhao Xing was also an old well-established Guiyuan Realm Fifth Layer expert from Black Mountain City, with numerous enterprises under his command, making his wealth extraordinary.

"Thirty-six million lower grade Spirit Stones!"

Blood Passage Hand Luo Hua bid again. He had fifty million lower grade Spirit Stones and over a hundred thousand middle grade Spirit Stones on him. Unless it was absolutely necessary, he didn't want to use the middle grade Spirit Stones, which were generally reserved for Guiyuan Realm experts' cultivation. If lower grade Spirit Stones could be used, he wouldn't touch the middle grade ones.

However, for the "Wave Flipping Slash," Blood Passage Hand Luo Hua had already prepared to give up on the Black Nether Stone.

"Thirty-seven million lower grade Spirit Stones!"

The black-robed elder Zhao Xing bid once more, his face gloomy, but what comforted him was that the Murderous Vulture Blood had not placed a bid.

Disciples of the Sects had astonishing backgrounds and were likely carrying a considerable amount of Spirit Stones. As long as Murderous Vulture Blood didn't bid, he was confident the "Wave Flipping Slash" would eventually be his.

"Thirty-eight million lower grade Spirit Stones!"

Blood Asura Sect Master Zong Ze was entirely at ease, as a mere tens of millions of lower grade Spirit Stones barely mattered to him.

Zhao Xing's wealth was remarkable because of his numerous businesses in Black Mountain City, whereas Blood Asura Sect Master Zong Ze had amassed a large fortune by annihilating dozens of low-level countries and looting their wealth.

"Forty million lower grade Spirit Stones!"

"Forty-one million lower grade Spirit Stones!"

"Forty-two million lower grade Spirit Stones!"

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As the three continued bidding for the "Wave Flipping Slash," the atmosphere in the hall had reached its peak, and the onlookers watched in awe while the other private rooms remained silent.

As the auction approached its conclusion, someone on the third floor of the auction hall gazed at the entire scene through glass, taking in every detail of the auction process.

"Ghost Kill, do you really want the entire Black Mountain City to learn about the Dark Tomb?"

A hoarse voice sounded, then the door opened, and a tall Martial Artist in black armor entered. Through the gaps in the armor, one could faintly see a pair of bloodthirsty eyes like those of a fierce beast.

If Chu Ming and Murderous Vulture Blood were present, they would undoubtedly recognize this man as the Black Armor King Hu Kui, a Guiyuan Realm Sixth Layer expert.

"The matter of the Dark Tomb is not that simple!"

The elder in a black robe with golden edges turned around, revealing an old, withered face with sharp eyes like an eagle's, and hands that were curved and powerful.

If the Martial Artists of Black Mountain City heard this elder's name, it would stir up a storm throughout the city, for this elder was one of the three City Lords of Black Mountain City.

Ghost Kill was once an assassin of the Nether Night Association but eventually betrayed the association for unknown reasons and had been hunted by them until he fled to Black Mountain City, where he finally secured his life.

"Not simple?"

The Black Armor King Hu Kui's words carried a hint of curiosity.

"The Dark Real Master was a Realm of Transcendence expert from a thousand years ago, extremely murderous, who had once ambushed and killed numerous peers. The Dark Tomb, as his inheritance place, must be filled with intricate pitfalls. If we send the Black Armor King to seize it, the damage, regardless of the outcome, is something we cannot bear."

Ghost Kill analyzed slowly, a gleam flashing in his eyes.

The Black Armor King Hu Kui nodded, then suddenly seemed to realize something and said, "What about the Great City Lord?"

"Big Brother is currently in seclusion, attempting to break through to Guiyuan Realm Seventh Layer. Let's not trouble him with this matter."

Ghost Kill said indifferently, his presence flickering, elusive.

"I'm just afraid if Murderous Vulture Blood suffers a mishap in the Dark Tomb, the Blood Saber Sect will trace it back..."

The Black Armor King Hu Kui's gaze fell on Murderous Vulture Blood's private room, showing a slight hesitation.

"A few deaths in the ruins would only be blamed on their own bad luck; the Blood Saber Sect can't pin it on us!"

Ghost Kill said.

In the auction hall, the bidding for the "Wave Flipping Slash" had reached sixty million lower grade Spirit Stones. Only Blood Asura Sect Master Zong Ze and the black-robed elder Zhao Xing were still in contention, with Blood Passage Hand Luo Hua having long given up, unable to compete with their wealth.

"Sixty-five million lower grade Spirit Stones!"

The black-robed elder gritted his teeth as he increased his bid, having already given up on the last Black Nether Stone for the "Wave Flipping Slash."

"Sixty-six million lower grade Spirit Stones!"

Blood Asura Sect Master Zong Ze's eyes flickered, his thoughts unknown.

"Sixty-seven million lower grade Spirit Stones!"

Facing the black-robed elder Zhao Xing's increased bid, Blood Asura Sect Master Zong Ze did not respond, merely leaning back against the beast hide chair.

In the end, the "Wave Flipping Slash" was auctioned off to the black-robed elder Zhao Xing for sixty-seven million lower grade Spirit Stones.

Thud, thud, thud!

The white-haired elder on the high stage heavily knocked the auction hammer on the table a few times, and the entire auction hall fell silent as everyone eagerly anticipated the final auction item.

"Next, the final auction item, the pièce de résistance, a fist-sized piece of Black Nether Stone. I won't elaborate on its effects as you are all well aware. The starting price is four hundred thousand middle grade Spirit Stones, with each increment not less than ten thousand middle grade Spirit Stones. If you lack middle grade Spirit Stones, you can exchange lower grade Spirit Stones with the auction, at an exchange rate of one hundred to one. Let the bidding begin!"

The Black Nether Stone was pitch black, with occasional flashes of eerie light, appearing somewhat mysterious.

Everyone's eyes were fervently fixed on the Black Nether Stone, as a single piece could greatly enhance their power.

The black-robed elder Zhao Xing, though equally longing for the Black Nether Stone, had lost the ability to contend. Thinking of the "Wave Flipping Slash," he felt somewhat balanced in his heart.

Chu Ming unconsciously released his Soul Power, reaching out towards the Black Nether Stone, but even before his Soul Power got within three meters of it, it was entirely devoured. Quite intriguing.

"Four hundred and ten thousand middle grade Spirit Stones!"

This time, no one dared to bid in millions, as each increment of ten thousand middle grade Spirit Stones equated to increasing by a million lower grade Spirit Stones, and it strained even their wealth.

"Four hundred and twenty thousand middle grade Spirit Stones!"

Most of the Martial Artists in the private rooms had come for the Black Nether Stone, and they immediately started bidding. Many were local murderers from Black Mountain City, while some, like Murderous Vulture Blood, had come from the Beiming Domain.

"Five hundred thousand middle grade Spirit Stones!"

In the opposite private room, Murderous Vulture Blood bid. As a Sect disciple, he possessed significantly more middle grade Spirit Stones than most.

"Five hundred and ten thousand middle grade Spirit Stones!"

Chu Ming bid, also determined to get the Black Nether Stone.

"Five hundred and twenty thousand middle grade Spirit Stones!"

A rather domineering voice echoed, and everyone followed the sound, faintly seeing a tall figure entering their vision.