Ximen Qing didn't deny that Ye Dushang's surname was Ximen, so it was obvious why this sword appeared in the Ximen clan. As the layer of brocade was removed, a bronze-colored, ancient-looking greatsword appeared in front of him.
The sword was nearly two meters long, and the blade was half the width of an arm. As soon as the sword appeared, an enormous sword aura and pressure were released … It was peerlessly overbearing and majestic. This was the feeling everyone got from this huge sword. Based on this sword aura alone, who would doubt that this was an extraordinary sword? They could only admire that it deserved to be a sword as famous as the Divine Sword Cangming Sea. This sword should have shown its sharpness, but it was hidden by the Ximen clan for so long. It was really a waste of a treasure.
But it was understandable for the Ximen clan to do so. The Sword Demon's way of doing things made him many enemies. If he showed this sword, people would definitely guess that the Sword Demon Ye Dushang was related to the Ximen clan, and then they would come to seek revenge. Now that three hundred years had passed, the grievances of those years had already turned to dust, and there was no need to worry. Moreover, an ordinary man's wealth is his own ruin. If other people knew that Ximen clan possessed this divine sword, it would certainly be coveted by others, which would invite a lot of trouble. But today, the Pointing Heavens Sword appeared in the auction house. For the Ximen clan, this was also an excellent means and way to deal with it.
"Whether this sword is real or not, and whether it is worthy of the name of the Divine Sword Cangming Sea, I believe everyone can already feel it. So, let the bidding begin. The starting price of the Pointing Heavens Sword is … ten million taels! Each increase must be no less than one hundred thousand taels. " This time, Ximen Qing learned from experience. In order to prevent the embarrassing situation of increasing the price by one tael at a time from happening again, he set a bottom line.
However, after a long while, not a single person called out a price. Rays of scorching light were fixed on the Heaven-Pointing Sword. To be able to possess a Divine Weapon was undoubtedly the dream of every martial artist. For them, a divine weapon was really a priceless treasure that could only be found by chance. If one could control a divine weapon, his strength would be greatly improved. Almost everyone was eager to have such a divine weapon.
However, everyone knew that being able to bid for the Finger Heaven Sword today did not mean that they would be able to possess it. That was because after obtaining it, they still needed to have the ability to protect it. No one dared to covet the Sword God's Vast Sea Sword. The Windbreaking Blade once belonged to Feng Zhaoyang, and no one dared to snatch something from the Battle God. The Snow Princess Sword belonged to the Snow Lady. It was no coincidence that the three most powerful Divine Weapons were in the hands of the most powerful people in the world. If one didn't have enough strength, not only would this sword not belong to them, but it would also become a source of trouble. Perhaps when he left Ximen clan today, he would be attacked by covetous people. The Divine Artifact that he had spent a huge amount of money on had become a death sentence.
"Eleven hundred thousand taels! This sword is mine! " Under Ximen Qing's slightly awkward expression, someone finally stood up and shouted out a price. It was Shui Wuque, who had a face full of satisfaction and was determined to win.
Because he cultivated the Water Jade Technique, Shui Wu Que looked much younger than his actual age. His skin was as smooth as a woman's, giving him the appearance of a pale-faced young man. If he were to wield such a large sword, it would be a very inharmonious scene.
Ximen Qing secretly heaved a sigh of relief. He nodded and smiled. "Friend, I am very impressed that you were able to identify the Finger Heaven Sword's name and origin. I believe that this sword must have a deep affinity with you. If no one else wants this Finger Heaven Sword, I will give it to you. How does that sound? "
Give? Another gift?
First, they gave a Western Ocean Blue Jade that had been auctioned for an astronomical price. Now, they actually wanted to give a coveted Divine Weapon to someone else … Giving the Western Ocean Blue Jade to Ye Wuchen was already completely acceptable. In fact, they even felt that it was completely reasonable and appropriate. At the same time, they had to praise Ximen Qing for his meticulousness. But to give the Finger Heaven Sword to a stranger … Could it be that they were addicted to giving it away? Or could it be that they were in a hurry to give away the source of trouble that had already been exposed? If it was the latter, then the Ximen clan would seem too cowardly, and it would be somewhat despicable.
"There's no need!" Unexpectedly, the young man did not appreciate the gesture and directly rejected it. It was as if he was completely unafraid of offending the young master of the Ximen clan. He stretched out his arm and an invisible force appeared in the air. The Finger Heaven Sword that required the combined efforts of two burly men to lift was like a feather being lifted by the wind. With a "sou" sound, it flew into the young man's hand.
This move of his immediately caused the expressions of many of the experts present to change, and their hearts were filled with shock. No wonder he was so arrogant. At such a young age, he actually had such frightening skills. Even the Clan Heads of the four great families of Sky Dragon City were not as good as him. Who exactly was this young man?!
"Good sword, it really is a good sword! This ten million and ten taels of silver is worth it. " Shui Wu Que held the sword with one hand and clicked his tongue in admiration. The auction for the Finger Heaven Sword had only just begun. It was not over yet. Before he took out the sword, he did not care at all whether there would be someone else who would bid for it at a higher price. It was as if he was snatching it forcefully. He placed his hand into his bosom and with a "shua" sound, he grabbed a large stack of silver notes and threw it onto the stage. "This is ten million and ten taels of silver. Not a single tael is missing."
After throwing the silver notes, Shui Wu Que held the sword with his arm and leisurely walked out. He no longer had any interest in the rest of the auction. That huge sword made his body seem especially thin and weak. However, if someone was close enough to him, they would be able to faintly hear him muttering, "Strange, why did master guess that it would be bought for ten million and ten taels of silver? This is really strange."
Everyone looked at Shui Wu Que walking away with different expressions on their faces. They were secretly trying to guess his identity. On the stage, Ximen Qing was in a daze for a moment. Then, he casually counted the silver notes. After he finished counting, the expression on his face became incomparably strange. This stack of silver notes was exactly ten million and ten taels of silver, not a single bit more, not a single bit less. That person had actually grabbed it so accurately. It was as if he had already prepared for this.
"Hehe," Ximen Qing awkwardly laughed a few times. "This friend is young, but he is also a forthright person. For the Sword of the Heavens to fall into his hands, it must be due to luck. "
After the three treasures had been auctioned off, everyone's attention was finally on the stage. The few people who were originally resting with their eyes closed also opened their eyes, revealing a bright glint in their eyes. This was because the main event of the day was about to begin — the treasure map of the First Emperor of the Tenryū Province.
However, apart from the person in question, no one knew that the iron sword containing the treasure map had already been stolen. Even the Ximen Clan did not know about it.
"It seems that all the friends who have come from afar already know what the last treasure is. Now, let's auction the last treasure … "Ximen Qing's expression became serious as he stood up straight. Then, he clapped his hands, emitting three even clapping sounds.
This time, it was still not Pan Jinlian who stepped onto the stage. A middle-aged man dressed entirely in black, with a thin face and a gloomy expression, slowly walked onto the stage while carrying a long golden box. His gaze, footsteps, and the aura he exuded all proved that he was definitely not an ordinary person. He was an expert among experts.
The appearance of the golden box attracted everyone's attention. It was not a simple case of gilding. Instead, it was entirely made of gold. One could imagine the value of this box alone. Then, there was no doubt that the box contained …
All of a sudden, their gazes became either fervent or solemn. The man in black placed the golden box in front of Ximen Qing. However, he did not retreat. Instead, he moved behind Ximen Qing and looked down at the golden box with his half-opened eyes. His duty today was to prevent any accidents from happening.
"I believe that everyone already knows about the last treasure." Ximen Qing placed one hand on the lid of the golden box and said, "That's right. Inside this box is the iron sword left behind by the First Emperor of the Tenryū Province. If the rumors are correct, there is a treasure map hidden inside this iron sword. It is a treasure map that can rival a country's treasure. "
The hall was completely silent. Although everyone was already aware of this, the air current that filled the quiet atmosphere was still clearly chaotic.
"As for why this sword fell into my Ximen clan's hands, please forgive me for not revealing it. However, with so many friends as witnesses, my Ximen clan absolutely does not dare to deliberately mystify things. This is indeed the iron sword left behind by the First Emperor. Many friends might be wondering why our Ximen Clan didn't break the iron sword and obtain the hidden treasure map to search for the hidden treasure, thus strengthening our Ximen Clan. Actually, the reason is very simple. To put it bluntly, my Ximen clan is too small. It is basically unable to control the legendary huge treasure. And if it were to be exposed one day, it would cause my Ximen clan to suffer one calamity after another. In addition, this treasure was left behind by the First Emperor for his descendants. Even if my Ximen clan wanted to, we did not have the guts to take it for ourselves. My father thought hard for a long time and finally decided to auction it and leave it to the fated person. My Ximen clan only needs to earn a small profit from it. "
Ximen Qing's explanation was reasonable. No one could find any flaws or find it hard to accept. He no longer delayed. He picked up the small golden hammer and shouted, "I am stupid. I don't know how much wealth the words' rival a country 'are worth. I rashly set the starting price as …"
"Since you don't know, there is no need to bid. This emperor wants this item! "
A gust of cold wind blew in the hall without warning. It brought with it an eerie chill. The curtains on the wall shook violently, causing the shadows to sway. It suddenly added to the uneasy atmosphere.
Following the sound, everyone looked up at the same time. The auction hall was very high. It was about a dozen meters high. And in the sky above the stage, a silver figure had appeared. His appearance was accompanied by a chill that made people's hearts palpitate. Before this, no one had noticed his existence, nor did they know when he had appeared there. It was as if he had suddenly appeared like a ghost.
"Demonic Emperor!" More than half of the people in the hall sucked in a breath of cold air. Some people's teeth were trembling uncontrollably, and their bodies involuntarily wanted to retreat.
Demonic Emperor! He actually appeared here!
Was it a surprise? But it did not seem to be. With the ambition of the Evil Sect, how could they let go of such an astonishing amount of wealth that they could easily obtain?
Just as everyone's gazes were fixed on him, the long golden box shot towards the Demonic Emperor like an arrow. It was caught in his hand, and its speed was not something that Shui Wuque's telekinesis could compare to. It was so fast that no one was able to react in time.
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