Stepping into the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, a luxurious aura immediately assailed them. The golden hall exuded extravagance; the entire space was brightly illuminated by crystal chandeliers hanging high above, and two rows of maidens stood on either side of the hall.
These maidens were all exceptionally beautiful and well-figured, wearing short skirts that revealed their fair, slender legs, which were particularly eye-catching. The first impression upon entering this golden hall was that one had stepped into a paradise on Earth.
"Welcome, esteemed guest." Whenever someone holding an invitation approached, the maidens on both sides would simultaneously bow and greet them.
"Where does the auction begin?"
Ning Fengzhi and his group were long immune to such displays. Looking at the empty first floor, he asked a nearby maid with some confusion.
"The auction will begin in an hour. Esteemed guests can first visit the treasure appreciation event on the second floor; I believe it will not disappoint you." The maid, with a sweet smile on her face, pointed towards a distant golden staircase.
"Interesting, there's a treasure appreciation event before the auction? Then let's go take a look," Ning Fengzhi said with interest.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the wealthiest in the world, Teacher. What kind of treasure have you not seen? This Myriad Treasures Pavilion has probably miscalculated," Qian Renxue said, smiling as she complimented Ning Fengzhi.
With a light chuckle, the group ascended the golden staircase and arrived at the second floor of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
The environment on the second floor was much quieter, with numerous large display cases arranged all around.
Though seemingly scattered, each display was placed in the most reasonable and prominent position, covered by a large crystal glass dome, with different items placed on the exhibition stands inside.
At this moment, many early arrivals were already there, gathered in small groups, exclaiming in surprise at the items in the display cases.
"How is this possible? Is this a spirit tool?"
"I also have a spirit tool here! How can the Myriad Treasures Pavilion have so many spirit tools?"
"Impossible! A fifth-grade spirit tool can unleash an attack comparable to a Spirit King of the assault system. How can such a spirit tool exist in this world?"
"Peiyuan Pill, after consumption, can directly increase one level of spirit power before level twenty, with no side effects. It can also cleanse the marrow, remove impurities from the body, nourish meridians, and increase one level of innate spirit power?"
"What kind of joke is this… can a single pill increase innate spirit power?"
"Innate spirit power doesn't change after the first awakening. I've never heard of anything that can increase innate spirit power."
"These are all fake… fake…"
"…"
Listening to the continuous shouts of madness, Ning Fengzhi, Qian Renxue, and Chen Xin exchanged glances, all seeing an expression of disbelief in each other's eyes.
From the fragmented words of those people, if all of this was true, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion would likely change the dynamics of the continent.
"Fengzhi, the most important thing now is to confirm the truth of the matter. We must not be flustered," Chen Xin was the first to calm down, speaking in a grave tone.
"Hmm, Uncle Sword, you're right. This is a serious matter, and we must act cautiously." Ning Fengzhi quickly recovered his chaotic state of mind after Chen Xin's reminder.
'Where exactly did this power come from?' Qian Renxue also recovered, thinking with a heavy heart.
"Bang!"
Just then, a loud bang echoed, and the noisy second floor instantly fell silent. They saw a burly old man, trampled under Xu Sheng's foot, wailing in pain.
"My Myriad Treasures Pavilion operates with integrity. If your Elephant Armored Academy disregards the rules, this old man also knows a thing or two about fisticuffs."
Everyone looked at Xu Sheng in horror. Some of them recognized the person lying on the ground, while others didn't, but everyone recognized the seven spirit rings on his body. A Spirit Saint was instantly knocked down.
So, what was Xu Sheng's strength?
A Spirit Douluo… or even… a Titled Douluo?
At this thought, some people who harbored malicious intentions instantly sobered up, their greed vanishing, and cold sweat covered their entire bodies.
Almost… almost couldn't resist making a move.
The few people with guilty consciences dared not look directly into Xu Sheng's eyes, lowering their heads and hiding in the crowd.
"At least eighty-sixth rank, not far from a Titled Douluo," Chen Xin, in the crowd, also slightly turned his gaze, looking at Xu Sheng and speaking to Ning Fengzhi and Qian Renxue in a solemn voice.
"It seems the Elephant Armored Academy has run into a tough opponent," Ning Fengzhi said, a gloating smile on his face as he thought of something.
The Elephant Armored Academy was close to Spirit Hall and had always acted domineeringly, clashing with the Heaven Dou Empire. Seeing them suffer a setback brought him some satisfaction.
"Cough, cough… this old man is an elder of the Elephant Armored Academy. Our Sect Master is a powerful Spirit Douluo. You cannot kill me…" The Elephant Armored Academy elder, coughing blood on the ground, looked at Xu Sheng in terror. He felt a cold killing intent emanating from him; he truly dared to kill him.
"The Elephant Armored Academy… is it very impressive?" Xu Sheng glanced at him disdainfully. Eight Soul Rings—two yellow, two purple, four black—appeared, and a scorching sun emerged behind his head. The terrifying eighty-seventh-rank spirit power surged forth, and the Sun's Fire condensed in his palm. The temperature on the entire second floor instantly rose, as if he was about to strike and kill him in the next second.
Seeing this, everyone's expressions instantly tensed. Was the mysterious Myriad Treasures Pavilion going to war with the Elephant Armored Academy?
"Killing is forbidden within Heaven Dou City. Does the Myriad Treasures Pavilion intend to break this rule?" Just as Xu Sheng was about to strike and kill him, an old, authoritative voice came, accompanied by a powerful spirit power pressure that was not inferior to Xu Sheng's.
"Interesting, Spirit Hall actually intervened in this matter!"
"The Elephant Armored Academy and Spirit Hall have always been close. Salas naturally wouldn't let someone from the Elephant Armored Academy get into trouble on his territory."
Seeing the approaching figure in the distance, Ning Fengzhi wore an intrigued smile. The Myriad Treasures Pavilion was not afraid of the Elephant Armored Academy, but what would be its attitude towards Spirit Hall?
"Heaven Dou City is the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire. When did it need your Spirit Hall to meddle in its affairs?"
"Anyone who didn't know would think Heaven Dou City was your Spirit Hall's territory!"
Xu Sheng looked at the golden-red robed elder, who exuded an astonishing aura as he walked over, and scoffed disdainfully. At the same time, he cast a glance at Qian Renxue, who hadn't spoken a word, the meaning unspoken.
The legitimate Heaven Dou Crown Prince hadn't spoken, so why did a Platinum Bishop from a Spirit Hall branch need to be a busybody?
"How audacious!" Hearing Xu Sheng openly humiliate him, Salas was instantly enraged. If this matter wasn't handled well, it would bring considerable negative impact to Spirit Hall, and even he might be held accountable by the Pope.
Eight Soul Rings—two yellow, two purple, four black—rose, and a terrifying pressure bore down on Xu Sheng. He then said coldly, "Elder Huyan was merely curious about that exhibit and wanted to pick it up for a look. For your Myriad Treasures Pavilion to be so aggressive, how is such conduct any different from a fallen Spirit Master? As a bishop of Spirit Hall, this old man has an obligation to eliminate all dangerous elements from the continent."
Salas immediately put a big label on Xu Sheng. Although he wished he could have slapped that meddling Elephant Armored Academy elder to death, he couldn't, because the elder was a loyal supporter of their Spirit Hall.
If their subordinates were bullied and they, as the big brothers, didn't step up, how could they lead their team in the future?
"Idiot!" Seeing Salas's behavior, Qian Renxue cursed inwardly. In this matter, the Elephant Armored Academy was not in the right. To offend them to such an extent before understanding the Myriad Treasures Pavilion's background, was he trying to make Spirit Hall accumulate more enemies?