Chapter 372

A black-robed cultivator of average height and stature slowly stepped onto the boulder. For cultivators at the Divine Soul realm and above, besides controlling their muscles to change their appearance, they could also change their stature and height by controlling their flesh and bones. It was just that these changes couldn't be sustained for long; they would return to their original appearance after half a day. Otherwise, if they destroyed the subtle mysteries of their body then the gains wouldn't make up for the losses.

As for this black-robed cultivator, it was unknown if he was originally like this, or if there was something special about his height and stature, so he temporarily adjusted his appearance to hide it so that others wouldn't be able to track him down afterwards. However, from the fact that he didn't use any escape techniques or flying spells and only walked onto the boulder, it could be inferred that the latter was more likely.

Of course, a similar effect could be achieved with a spell technique. But there were always some cultivators that practiced dao techniques that could see through illusions and transformation spells. If they did, then they wouldn't be able to conceal their own characteristics. For instance, in Shi Xuan's Treasure Record, there was a dao technique that could be practiced at the Golden Core realm, Purple Lightning Pupils.

The black-robed cultivator took out a jade bottle. It was around the size of a thumb and was as bright as the moon. Then, he slightly pulled open an old talisman that sealed the mouth of the bottle. Suddenly, a fiery aura gushed out from the jade bottle, filling the entire area. It even connected with the spiritual energy in the air, turning into small spiritual phoenixes that were draped in five-colored flame feathers. These phoenixes had a chicken's beak, a swallow's jaw, a snake's head, and a turtle's back. These phoenixes had mysterious and beautiful patterns on their bodies. They were quite similar to the ancient thunder marks that Shi Xuan had seen before.

Shi Xuan closed his eyes and carefully sensed it. He nodded. This was indeed the aura of pure phoenix divine fire. There was also a hint of blood mixed in with it. This blood wasn't a fishy smell, but rather had a holy and noble feeling to it.

The black-robed cultivator quickly placed the old talisman back on the bottle. The fiery aura immediately caused the spiritual phoenixes to disappear without a trace. He said in a hoarse voice, "Phoenix blood, a heavenly treasure. There are three drops in total and the starting price is 65 high-grade spirit stones. Or a spirit artifact that is close to perfection of the first layered heavens. It must be a yin, dark, cold, or ghost attribute, or a heavenly treasure of one of these four attributes."

This requirement made Shi Xuan frown a little, but it was still within his expectations. There was also a preliminary solution. After all, the person who auctioned the phoenix blood didn't cultivate a fire-attribute cultivation method.

At the same time, Shi Xuan was also thinking that if he had not obtained the Living Soil in the Immortal Abode but the Heavenly Demonic Yin Flame, even if he had obtained the Phoenix Blood, it would be priceless. If he had known earlier, he would not have been able to do anything about it.

"70 high-grade spirit stones." A black-robed cultivator behind Shi Shuan shouted. He raised the price by five Upper Grade Spirit Stones in an instant. It seemed like he was determined to get it.

As soon as his voice fell, another cultivator immediately shouted, "Nine Serenities Spirit Fire Sword, a Yin and Ghost Spirit Artifact flying sword with three layers of Heavenly Dipper Restrictions."

The owner of the phoenix blood said with slight joy, "My phoenix blood prioritizes heavenly treasures, followed by spirit artifacts, and finally spirit stones. Now, the fellow daoist with the Nine Ghost Fire Sword is in the lead." For the cultivators who came to auction their items, it was best to be able to exchange for what they wanted on the spot. Otherwise, after receiving the spirit stones, they would have to continue participating in the auction. They might not be able to buy anything suitable in a short period of time, and they wouldn't be able to increase their strength or break through.

"Dutian Evil Ghost Bell, ghost spirit artifact, four layers of heavenly treasures." The cultivator who spoke this time was the second cultivator to the left of Shi Xuan. He also shouted in a hoarse voice.

The black-robed cultivator who originally offered 70 high-grade spirit stones suddenly shouted, "Who is willing to sell a yin, dark, cold, or ghost spirit artifact to me? Six layers of heavenly treasures. I will offer 100 high-grade spirit stones." It seemed that this person had exchanged his savings for spirit stones and had to buy it on the spot. He had the same idea as Shi Xuan. However, Shi Xuan wasn't as rich as him. He only planned to exchange the Soil of Breath for a yin, dark, cold, or ghost spirit artifact or heavenly treasures.

The owner of the phoenix blood was naturally happy to see such a scene. He didn't stop it. Instead, he signaled the other cultivators to temporarily stop bidding and wait for this rich cultivator to buy a spirit artifact.

"Taiwu Enigmatic Yin Ring, yin spirit artifact, six layers of heavenly treasures. Is this fellow daoist really willing to offer 100 high-grade spirit stones?" Sure enough, a cultivator responded. In terms of the price of a spirit artifact, a spirit artifact with only one layer of heavenly treasures was worth around 50 high-grade spirit stones. A spirit artifact with the first layer of perfection was worth around 130 high-grade spirit stones. According to the principle that the higher the restriction, the more valuable it was. A spirit artifact with one layer of perfection and eight layers of restriction was even more valuable than two layers of restriction. Under normal circumstances, six layers of heavenly treasures were only worth around 80 high-grade spirit stones.

"Of course, I always do what I say. However, there's a condition. That fellow daoist must agree to exchange the phoenix blood with the Taiwu Enigmatic Yin Ring. Otherwise, it's useless even if I buy it. " The black-robed cultivator said. To him, if he bought this Taiwu Enigmatic Yin Ring but was unable to exchange it for the phoenix blood, it would make him vomit blood. Seeing how he wanted the phoenix blood so urgently, it was obvious that he didn't have any thoughts about this type of spirit artifact.

The cultivator selling the Taiwu Enigmatic Yin Ring was also reasonable. After all, even if he couldn't sell it in the end, he wouldn't lose anything. He was here to buy an item today, not to sell a spirit artifact. It was only because he saw that the price was pretty good that he offered to give it a try. Thus, he nodded and said, "Then we'll do as fellow daoist says."

The owner of the phoenix blood said to the crowd in satisfaction, "If no other fellow daoists are bidding, then the phoenix blood will be exchanged for the Taiwu Enigmatic Yin Ring."

At this time, Shi Xuan naturally had to start bidding. He stood up, adjusted the muscles in his throat, and said in a hoarse voice, "I have the Breath Soil of Heaven and Earth. I want to exchange it for a Yin, dark, cold, and ghost type spirit artifact with seven layers of Heavenly Spirit Restriction. I wonder which fellow daoist is willing?" The Breath Soil and the phoenix blood were of the same price. It was a bit difficult to exchange it for a spirit artifact with seven layers of Heavenly Spirit Restriction. However, to those who truly wanted it, these two items could be exchanged for a spirit artifact at the first heaven level, or even higher.

Of course, Shi Xuan also had a backup plan, and that was the Yin Yang Jade Tablet. This heavenly treasure had a wide range of uses. For example, if the owner of the phoenix blood wanted a Yin, dark, cold, and ghost type spirit artifact, the Yin Yang Jade Tablet could barely be considered as one of them. In some aspects, it was even better. As for the other fire, water, thunder, ice, wind, earth, metal, and so on techniques, as long as they didn't go to the extreme, they would more or less involve the transformations of Yin and Yang. Thus, when Shi Xuan came to the Guang Han Sect, he was indeed tricked by Yan Qianying.

"Fellow daoist, is this the real Breath Soil? Can you show it to this old man? If it's real, this old man does have a White Bone Heart Shattering Hammer with eight layers of Heavenly Spirit Restriction. " An old voice rang out from the right of Shi Xuan. Listening to his words, although Shi Xuan wanted seven layers of Heavenly Spirit Restriction, he would not allow Shi Xuan to add any other items or spirit stones.

Shi Xuan transferred the Breath Soil from the Yin Yang Twin Qi Bottle to his hand, and said in a clear voice, "Fellow daoist, please take a closer look."

That piece of black soil appeared and disappeared in Shi Xuan's hand. One moment, it covered Shi Xuan's palm, and the next moment, it was only a small handful. At the same time, Shi Xuan felt hundreds of divine senses sweep over his hand. It seemed that all the cultivators present were paying attention to this. Although the majority of them didn't have any desire for the Breath Soil, it was only human nature to take the opportunity to see it.

"Good, it really is the Breath Soil. If the fellow daoist with the phoenix blood is willing to exchange for the White Bone Heart Shattering Hammer, then this old man will exchange the White Bone Heart Shattering Hammer with fellow daoist for the Breath Soil. " That old voice said with satisfaction. Moreover, he placed a gloomy hammer with five white skulls in the air, allowing the owner of the phoenix blood to examine it.

The voice of the owner of the phoenix blood was filled with joy. The gains from this auction were really beyond his expectations. Originally, he would have been satisfied with a five or six layers of Heavenly Spirit Restriction Spirit Tool, or eighty high grade spirit stones, but now it was actually eight layers of Heavenly Spirit Restriction Spirit Tool. The only regret was that there weren't any yin, dark, cold, or ghost type heavenly treasures. "Very good, this old man is very satisfied. If other fellow daoists can't take out a better item, this old man will exchange with this fellow daoist."

"Wait." A cold voice rang out among the cultivators, attracting many cultivators to look over. "I have Innate Fiend Yin Silk, I am willing to exchange it for the phoenix blood." Innate Fiend Yin Silk, a yin type heavenly treasure.

The owner of the phoenix blood looked over with extreme joy. Indeed, he saw in that cultivator's hand was a wrapped up silver-black silk-like object. It swam with the wind like a spirit snake. "That's it, that's it." With this Innate Fiend Yin Silk, in addition to the Nine Transformations Nine Return Jade Liquid Divine Pill in his hand, he had a forty percent chance of advancing to the middle grade Gold Core. This was really a great joy.

That rich and overbearing black-robed cultivator and the other cultivators who took out their spirit tools all sighed. Looking at the appearance of the owner of the phoenix blood, they didn't have any hope.

At this time, a faint voice also rang out among the cultivators. "Fellow daoist, please wait. This old man has the Yin Yang Jade Tablet, I am also willing to exchange it for the phoenix blood."

Everyone looked over. So it was the cultivator who took out the Breath Soil. This guy actually had so many heavenly treasures! Actually, Shi Xuan was smiling bitterly in his heart. Originally, he hoped that he wouldn't have to use the Yin Yang Jade Tablet. After all, he might have to take in disciples in the future. When they were refining their natal magic tools, this was a good material that was hard to find.

And the owner of the phoenix blood asked with some doubt. "Fellow daoist, this old man has also heard of the Yin Yang Jade Tablet, but it can barely be considered a yin type heavenly treasure. Compared to that fellow daoist's Innate Fiend Yin Silk, it's a bit lacking." Shi Xuan's faint voice revealed a card up his sleeve. This made the owner of the phoenix blood ask this question, for fear that he would miss out on something good.

Shi Xuan had already thought of an answer. "Fellow daoist, have you not heard of the path of extreme Yin giving birth to Yang, and extreme Yang giving birth to Yin? The Yin Yang Jade Tablet is this type of heavenly treasure. This old man sees that fellow daoist cultivates a yin type cultivation method, but solitary yin doesn't last long. When you break through a bottleneck, there will always be many difficulties. Using this Yin Yang Jade Tablet, you can give birth to a trace of pure Yang in your yin type cultivation method. This is the true path of cultivation. Haven't you seen that even a Primordial Spirit Venerable have to go through a lightning tribulation to transform all the yin qi in their body into pure Yang? " Shi Xuan organized his words, almost using the lines he had seen on television in his previous life. For example, if he used the Yin Yang Jade Tablet, his heart wouldn't sway, the bottleneck wouldn't be there, and he would be able to fly thousands of miles in one breath.