Chapter 720: Wind Emperor's Enemy: The Desire King
Shangzhi Continent.
As the name implied, this was a land dominated by commerce.
Countless renowned auction houses dotted this continent.
Though not vast in size, its fame echoed loudly throughout the Great Thousand World.
The source of this renown lay in the myriad heavenly treasures and exotic items that converged here from all directions, flowing through the various auction houses to new owners.
Shangzhi Continent's slogan boldly proclaimed that with enough Supreme Spirit Liquids, one could purchase anything desired.
The boast was audacious, but it underscored the continent's profound foundation.
On this modestly sized land, dragons and serpents mingled in abundance, with countless factions great and small.
Most auction houses backed by formidable influences and powers.
Thus, despite the treasures gathered here, even Earth Supreme powerhouses rarely acted recklessly.
It was precisely because of Shangzhi Continent's rigorous rules and stable order that its reputation in the Great Thousand World had grown ever louder over the years, drawing hordes of treasure seekers eager to find prized items.
And it was here that Mo Yu learned of the "Vital Spirit Holy Fruit" and the "Undying Corpse Saliva."
According to the Wind Emperor, these two items were crucial for his resurrection, so Mo Yu took the matter to heart.
After all, the Wind Emperor's aid had been invaluable; without him, Mo Yu could not have broken through to Dou Emperor at the critical moment to slay Hun Tiandi.
Fortunately, Shangzhi Continent lived up to its name. Mo Yu successfully obtained auction information for these two key items.
Once acquired, he could proceed to the Tianluo Continent and prepare for the Wind Emperor's revival.
...
Shang City, the main city of Shangzhi Continent, stood as the most majestic urban center on the land.
It served as the continent's hub.
When Mo Yu arrived outside the city, he looked up at the towering structure, forged as if by the hands of a celestial deity himself, and his brows lifted slightly.
The city walls soared hundreds of zhang high, their dark surfaces gleaming with a cold sheen.
The walls stretched onward to the limits of sight without any visible bend.
Upon them, massive luminous runes flickered, sending subtle waves of terrifying spiritual power that stirred unease in the heart.
Above the city, colossal pillars of light pierced the heavens, forming a dome that enveloped the entire metropolis.
Entry demanded passage through the gates; any descent from the skies would trigger the city's grand array, marking the intruder for attack.
"Oh, quite an impressive formation."
Mo Yu's gaze sharpened on the enormous light array overhead, spanning roughly ten thousand zhang. Countless lines of light intertwined within, forming an exceedingly complex spirit array.
"This was set by a Spirit Array Grandmaster. Even an Earth Supreme would struggle to breach it quickly," the Wind Emperor's voice echoed in Mo Yu's mind.
"Oh, a Spirit Array Grandmaster." Mo Yu murmured lowly.
In the Great Thousand World, such grandmasters rivaled Earth Supremes in might, underscoring Shang City's extraordinary nature.
"Let's enter the city first. Those two items are reportedly up for auction here today. With our resources, we have an eight or nine out of ten chance of securing them," Mo Yu said with a smile.
The Vital Spirit Holy Fruit and Undying Corpse Saliva were exceedingly rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures. Acquiring them at such an auction would demand a steep price, and success was not guaranteed.
For most who came to Shangzhi Continent in search of treasures were no paupers.
Yet Mo Yu had previously extorted one hundred million Supreme Spirit Liquids from the Blood God Clan—a fortune that ranked him among the wealthiest in the entire Great Thousand World. Thus, he approached the auction with keen interest.
After paying the entry fee, Mo Yu smoothly entered the city and began surveying the grand metropolis. The streets teemed with an astonishing populace; broad avenues stretched wide yet brimmed with flowing crowds.
Along both sides lay all manner of shops, from which potent spiritual power emanated—none ordinary.
This sight drew a soft sigh from Mo Yu. As expected of Shangzhi Continent; even these commonplace stores were remarkable.
"Head straight to the auction house." Mo Yu murmured to himself, impatience growing to witness a Great Thousand World auction firsthand.
Decision made, he waded into the throng, heading deeper into the city.
The shops along the way dazzled with variety, their robust spiritual auras drawing Mo Yu's glances repeatedly.
Yet he merely glanced; as an Earth Supreme, few items caught his true eye.
The journey consumed a full hour.
After crossing several streets and rounding a corner, Mo Yu's view suddenly widened.
Ahead loomed a palace vast as a mountain, standing silently. Potent spiritual power poured from it, forming pillars that thrust into the clouds.
Outside, a vast crowd surged inward; such popularity, if placed in the Dou Qi Continent, might only be rivaled by an event hosted personally by Ya Fei.
"Shangzhi Auction House." Mo Yu gazed at the golden characters gleaming above the entrance and smiled. "This must be the place."
"This palace..."
Mo Yu's eyes flickered with surprise as he studied the structure, sensing peculiar fluctuations from it.
"It's a divine artifact," the Wind Emperor chuckled. "This is the Shangzhi Auction House's grand gesture—using a divine artifact as the venue itself."
The palace was no mere building, but a manifested divine artifact—explaining the unique aura.
"Impressive indeed." Mo Yu smiled faintly.
With a nod of appreciation, he stepped into the majestic hall.
Upon entry, Mo Yu felt spatial fluctuations ripple around him. His vision blurred briefly, then cleared.
The interior shone brilliantly, its floors crafted from dazzling crystal.
A sea of people filled the space, yet it felt neither crowded nor confined—remarkably spacious.
Having lived in luxury for years and weathered many storms, Mo Yu entered without the air of a country bumpkin, carrying himself with composed ease.
At the Wind Emperor's prompting, Mo Yu tossed two thousand drops of Supreme Spirit Liquids to a woman at a nearby counter.
Amid envious and reverent stares from onlookers, he received a ticket for the highest-grade auction, then passed through the hall into a gate of light.
Beyond lay an arena-like venue, far smaller than the outer area—accommodating only a few thousand.
Yet those thousands brimmed with formidable strength; the weakest among them was a Fifth-Grade Sovereign. Clearly, attendees here were either wealthy or influential, and the auction's caliber matched.
Mo Yu's two thousand Supreme Spirit Liquid ticket granted a private box, which suited him perfectly; he preferred not to bid publicly amid the crowd.
As he prepared to enter the box, a sudden sensation drew his gaze to the right, not far away. Another light gate stood there, through which several figures slowly entered.
As they appeared, Mo Yu sensed numerous eyes turning toward them, laced with subtle fervor.
He looked over to see a woman draped in fox fur, her figure strikingly voluptuous and alluring.
Her fiery red hair cascaded down, framing a fair, oval face adorned with a seductive smile that stirred the soul.
Her slender waist twisted like a serpent's as she approached with graceful steps, drawing countless gazes in her wake.
Beside her walked a portly, lecherous middle-aged man, his eyes repeatedly darting to the snowy expanse before him, gleaming with heated lust.
The woman clung to the fat man's arm, forcing a smile as she pressed her ample softness against him, fawning and flattering shamelessly.
Ignoring the seductive woman, Mo Yu focused on the middle-aged man, his brows furrowing. From him emanated a palpable pressure.
This seemingly ordinary, lustful fellow possessed considerable strength—reaching the Earth Supreme realm?
"That woman is from the Fox Immortal Sect. The Fox Immortal Sect is a top power on Shangzhi Continent, with solid strength. Most auction houses here have their involvement," the Wind Emperor's voice came, somewhat unsteady.
"Fox Immortal Sect."
Unnoticing the Wind Emperor's anomaly, Mo Yu murmured, then asked about the middle-aged man. "Does senior Wind Emperor recognize this fellow?"
An Earth Supreme, accompanied by Fox Immortal Sect members—his background must be extraordinary.
The Wind Emperor fell silent for a moment before rasping hoarsely, "This man is the Desire King, an elder of the Tianxuan Sect—a dominant force in the Southern Domain of the Tianluo Continent."
"Oh, Tianluo Continent's Southern Domain dominant power, Tianxuan Sect..." Mo Yu's brows shot up.
As he knew, the Tianluo Continent ranked among the Great Thousand World's top ten supercontinents. After the disappearance of the Ancient Heavenly Palace, it had fractured into four, divided into eastern, western, southern, northern, and central regions due to its immense expanse.
Though splintered, the Tianxuan Sect's status as a Southern Domain overlord marked it as immensely powerful—even surpassing the Blood God Clan in some respects.
Mo Yu understood now why the Fox Immortal Sect fawned so; the Tianxuan Sect's name alone demanded deference across Shangzhi Continent.
"Senior Wind Emperor, what's wrong?" Mo Yu finally noticed the Wind Emperor's unease and asked.
It seemed the lecherous man's arrival had plunged the Wind Emperor into gloom.
The Wind Emperor paused again, then rasped lowly amid Mo Yu's growing impatience, "This Desire King is the one who killed me back then. And I had an adopted daughter... she was toyed with by him for three days before he tortured her to death."
"Oh..."
Mo Yu's face darkened instantly, hostility surging within. No wonder the Wind Emperor's mood had shifted so drastically upon seeing him.
This bastard was the murderer of the Wind Emperor!
And such a depraved lecher had ravaged a helpless woman for three days until her demise—worse than a beast.
As Mo Yu's enmity rose, the lecherous middle-aged man beside the fox-furred seductress seemed to sense it. He looked up, his lust fading as he glanced toward Mo Yu, his gaze lingering with a slight frown.
For some reason, he felt malice from this person.
"Mo Yu, curb your impatience—don't act against him now. Drawing the Tianxuan Sect's powerhouses would be disastrous," the Wind Emperor urged hastily in Mo Yu's mind.
Though he yearned to dismember the Desire King a thousand times, Mo Yu stood alone; clashing with him and the Tianxuan Sect was unwise at present.
Mo Yu's brows furrowed, then he swiftly masked his gloom, resuming a serene, unruffled demeanor.
The Wind Emperor was right; the Tianxuan Sect was not to be trifled with. With his current strength, prioritizing growth came first.
As for the Wind Emperor's vengeance, it could wait until he grew stronger. If the Tianxuan Sect dared interfere, he would eradicate them too.
With that thought, Mo Yu shot the Desire King another glance before stepping into his box, quietly awaiting the auction's start.
"Lord Desire King, what's the matter?"
The beautiful fox-furred woman noticed the middle-aged man's oddity and followed his gaze to Mo Yu's box, her lovely face puzzled.
"Nothing... seems I've run into an old enemy..."
The portly man pulled her tightly into his embrace with a large hand, a wicked grin curling his lips. Yet as he spoke, a chill gleamed in his eyes.
The Desire King acted without scruple or restraint, his methods ruthless; over the years, he had amassed countless foes, some forgotten even by him.
But he was certain the killing intent from that silver-eyed youth was genuine. Thus, the Desire King surmised this handsome young man must be one of the enemies he had carelessly made in the past.
Glancing at Mo Yu's box number, he sneered inwardly. "Over the years, countless have sought to kill me—from the Southern Domain of Tianluo Continent to the Northern. I'll see what sort of figure you are.
But if I catch you... I'll savor the taste of this pretty boy..."
Thinking of Mo Yu's striking features, the Desire King licked his lips, a heated flush crossing his fat face.
For the Desire King indulged in both men and women...
(END CHAPTER)
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