Chapter 478: Three Beasts Yuan Transfer Technique
As Sha Li entered, Lin Langtian's gaze met his in midair. Their eyes locked sharply like needles against wheat, and a subtle sharpness quietly filled the surrounding atmosphere.
"Young Master Sha Li, this auction is hosted by our Ten Thousand Commerce Tower, and it isn't suitable for fights here. I hope you can give us face and temporarily cease this dispute," Li Feier, standing nearby, intervened gently with a slight frown, sensing the brewing tension between them.
"Hmph, since the Ten Thousand Commerce Tower has spoken, I'll let this brat off the hook for now," Sha Li glanced at Li Feier, then snorted coldly at Lin Langtian.
Despite its dominance, even the Blood Demon Shark Clan couldn't ignore the prestige and relationships of the Ten Thousand Commerce Tower within the Chaotic Demon Sea.
Lin Langtian stared coldly at Sha Li for a moment, then gave a chilly smile, responding curtly, "I could say the same to you. If not for Miss Feier's face, today next year would be your death anniversary."
Sha Li's face gradually darkened, his eyes flashing with faint scarlet light. Lin Langtian's blunt words clearly left him no dignity.
Even Li Feier was slightly stunned by Lin Langtian's strong stance. Her beautiful eyes flickered thoughtfully, for she knew something of his background. If he truly was the master of the Heavenly Palace, then he certainly had the qualifications to speak so arrogantly to Sha Li. After all, the strength of the Blood Demon Shark Clan might be comparable to Yuan Gate, but certainly not overwhelmingly superior.
"Haha…" Sha Li laughed coldly, clenching his fingers inward and nodding slowly, "I'll remember your words. But someday soon, you'll find your own arrogance utterly laughable."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sha Li turned around and left. However, the murderous aura around him became distinctly thicker, tinged with a faint bloody glow, indicating his increasing determination to eliminate Lin Langtian.
"You've truly offended the Blood Demon Shark Clan completely this time," Li Feier remarked softly, her gaze lingering on Lin Langtian.
"So be it," Lin Langtian replied indifferently. "The Blood Demon Shark Clan may be strong, but even in the Chaotic Demon Sea, they aren't invincible. They'd better not kick an iron plate."
He gave Li Feier a polite nod, adding, "Thank you again, Miss Feier. I'll take my seat now. I expect today's auction will be quite exciting."
Having spoken, he turned away without lingering any longer, leading Mu Lingshan and the Liu brothers to their seats.
Li Feier watched Lin Langtian's departing figure thoughtfully, a small smile playing on her lips. She estimated an eighty percent chance that the man before her was indeed the same Lin Langtian from the Eastern Xuan Region, especially given their similar demeanor.
"No wonder he dares confront Sha Li directly; it seems his background truly isn't weak…" Li Feier murmured softly, before turning to resume her duties.
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"That guy is really annoying! I really wish I could punch him flying!" Mu Lingshan pouted as she sat beside Lin Langtian, clearly referring to Sha Li.
Lin Langtian nodded slightly. Though Sha Li was at the Small Success stage of the Death Profound Realm, Lin Langtian was confident he could eliminate him within a hundred moves in a life-and-death battle.
His gaze briefly passed over Sha Li, who sat arrogantly at a distinguished seat ahead, and Lin Langtian narrowed his eyes slightly. If Sha Li dared provoke him again, he wouldn't hold back.
Meanwhile, at Sha Li's side, an elderly man dressed in black robes approached him cautiously and whispered, "Young Master, we've investigated these past days. There's no record of a Lin Langtian in the Chaotic Demon Sea, except…"
"Except what?" Sha Li asked impatiently, brows furrowing.
"Recently, a powerful faction known as the Heavenly Palace emerged suddenly in the Eastern Xuan Region. Even Yuan Gate, the region's overlord, failed to suppress them. Interestingly, the master of that faction also goes by the name Lin Langtian," the old man explained quietly.
"You suspect this Lin Langtian might be the same person?" Sha Li quickly grasped the implication, his eyes flickering uncertainly.
"It's possible, but we can't rule out a coincidence either," the old man replied thoughtfully.
Sha Li laughed coldly, dismissing the concern, "Even if they're the same person, so what? Our Blood Demon Shark Clan is not comparable to Yuan Gate, and this is the Chaotic Demon Sea, not the Eastern Xuan Region!"
"If not for our current mission, I'd have broken that brat's limbs and tortured him slowly!" Sha Li growled furiously.
"Don't worry, Young Master. Since he insists on associating with that girl from the Undying Holy Whale Clan, I've already notified the clan. After the auction, our elders will arrive, capturing the girl and eliminating him in one move. It's perfect," the elder assured him with a sinister smile.
"Good," Sha Li said decisively. "Let's secure our primary objective first. With so many powerful factions here, whether we succeed or not remains uncertain."
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Lin Langtian withdrew his attention from Sha Li, preparing to close his eyes to rest, when he suddenly felt another pair of eyes focused sharply upon him.
Turning his head slightly, he met the intense gaze of a black-robed man seated to his right. The man emitted a powerful, predatory aura like a shark lurking beneath the ocean's depths, waiting for the slightest opening to strike fatally.
"Ranked eighth on the Chaotic Demon Sea Rookie List… Li Lin of the Heavenly Shark Sect," Lin Langtian murmured, recognizing him instantly.
"What an exciting gathering," he mused silently, observing the numerous experts who had converged for this grand event. The upcoming auction would indeed be spectacular.
Dong!
At this moment, a crisp bell chimed clearly throughout the expansive auction arena, silencing the buzz of conversations. A graceful blue figure descended onto the central stage—none other than Li Feier herself.
Lin Langtian straightened up slightly, fully aware that the auction was about to begin.
Li Feier stood calmly before the massive audience, completely unbothered by countless eyes, some eager, others covetous. She possessed a subtle charm, her faint smile captivating the hearts of many.
"On behalf of the Ten Thousand Commerce Tower, I warmly welcome everyone to this auction. I promise that today's event will not disappoint," Li Feier spoke clearly and gracefully.
Without further ado, she waved her hand gently, signaling a servant girl carrying a silver tray to come forward. On the tray lay a shining silver scroll.
"Our first item: Thunder Explosive Fist, a mid-tier Heaven-rank martial art. Created a thousand years ago by a Samsara-stage expert, mastering it can allow one to shatter mountains and split heavens with thunderous power," Li Feier announced elegantly.
Instantly, a commotion spread throughout the hall. Heaven-rank martial arts were quite rare, even more so at mid-tier. Clearly, the Ten Thousand Commerce Tower aimed to ignite the atmosphere immediately.
"Starting price is two million Xuan Yuan Pills," Li Feier declared, prompting a rapid escalation of bids, quickly surpassing three million.
Lin Langtian watched with mild amusement. While impressive, this martial art held little appeal to him given his own arsenal. Eventually, it sold for 3.8 million Xuan Yuan Pills to a man bearing lightning tattoos on his face.
Several items followed, each causing excitement yet failing to pique Lin Langtian's interest until a servant girl brought forward a new scroll, immediately catching his attention. He sat up straight, intrigued.
"This is a top-tier Heaven-rank martial art called the Three Beasts Yuan Transfer Technique. It allows three practitioners to combine their Yuan Power, temporarily elevating one of them to immense power. Legends tell that in ancient times, three peak Death Profound Realm experts used this technique to battle evenly against a Samsara-stage expert for a hundred moves. Starting price: 3.5 million Xuan Yuan Pills," Li Feier explained with a smile.
Gasps of shock erupted through the crowd. The martial art's potential was astounding despite certain limitations: it required three people of similar strength and strong mutual understanding.
The Liu brothers beside Lin Langtian exchanged excited glances, clearly eager.
"What do you think of this technique?" Lin Langtian asked quietly.
"Master, this technique is practically tailored for us. If we master it, even fighting against peak Death Profound Realm experts or beyond would become possible," Liu Da stated confidently.
Lin Langtian smiled slightly. "Then I'll secure it for you. Don't disappoint me."
"Thank you, Master!" the Liu brothers responded gratefully.
He waited quietly as bids rose to 6.5 million Xuan Yuan Pills before decisively announcing, "Seven million!"
Many bidders immediately backed down, deterred by his determination. Just as Lin Langtian thought victory was assured, Sha Li's icy voice suddenly cut in:
"Seven million one hundred thousand."
A cold, provocative smile curled Sha Li's lips as he met Lin Langtian's gaze, openly challenging him once more.
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