In the void the white-haired elder spat out a mouthful of blood
You you want that too.
A peak Douhuang level beast slave should be of no real use to someone like you right.
The old man's mouth twitched his hands rubbed together awkwardly with a flattering smile on his face.
Are you speaking to me.
Hun Miesheng's cold voice echoed from the ninth skybox his aura pressing down directly upon the elder.
No no I dare not.
The elder broke into cold sweat and retreated in haste.
Ignoring the barrier placed upon the cage the woman vanished from within it in an instant.
This time not even a single coin was left behind.
Guess I owe you one gold coin then.
That nonchalant voice drifted out nearly causing the elder to faint on the spot.
Great now he did not even bother leaving a coin behind.
A Dou Sheng like you I have never seen one this shameless.
The entire auction hall fell into utter silence.
Cough cough this auction shall continue I will take my leave from this point onward.
The white-haired elder seemed to age another ten years in an instant he gave a few instructions to his attendants and retreated quietly
Inside the ninth skybox.
The beastwoman with crystalline ice wings on her back stood trembling before the man and the girl
Do not be afraid I will protect you.
Zi Yan smiled at her her tone gentle she too was a magical beast who had taken human form so there was a faint sense of kinship between them
Where do you come from.
At that moment Hun Miesheng stared directly into the beastwoman's eyes his soul force surged outward penetrating her sea of consciousness.
The beastwoman's gaze turned vacant and her pupils became a deep black.
Soul control executed instantly
Brother you.
Zi Yan's expression changed in shock.
Where do you come from.
Hun Miesheng paid her no attention his voice now cold and sharp.
I am an Ice Slave.
I come from the Ice Temple of the Extreme North.
The beastwoman spoke in a dull lifeless tone each word falling one after another without emotion.
The auction continued below.
However the mood had shifted every following auction felt strangely stifled.
No one dared bid immediately at the start of each lot everyone simply glanced sideways toward the ninth skybox.
Only once it was clear that he would not make another move did they begin bidding.
Fortunately since the incident with the beastwoman the Dou Sheng expert seemed uninterested in further interference.
A collective sigh of relief swept through the hall
Of course no one knew.
That the ninth skybox was already completely empty
Out on the street.
The beastwoman had retracted her wings and wore a long robe draped over her body she followed behind Hun Miesheng with cautious steps a flicker of fear in her eyes her body trembling lightly.
At this moment it was Zi Yan who seemed more like a gentle big sister holding the beastwoman's hand soothing her fragile heart.
Fallen God Icefield Extreme North Ice Temple.
Hun Miesheng murmured with a thoughtful look in his eyes.
You were planning to save her from the start weren't you.
Zi Yan stared at him as she asked.
Save someone
Hun Miesheng chuckled softly.
I only care about how useful she is to me she has some value that is all.
Then that means I didn't need to
Zi Yan's cheeks flushed red
Hun Miesheng gave a sly laugh recalling the softness that brushed his face earlier.
If you feel taken advantage of I don't mind returning the favor.
He leaned toward Zi Yan with a grin.
Zi Yan's face turned bright red and she quickly backed away.
Ah no
Just then the surrounding light dimmed.
Hun Miesheng raised his eyebrows and stretched his back no longer teasing the little girl.
It was time to get serious.
His eyes turned deep as they lifted to the sky above.
Moments ago the heavens had been cloudless and clear.
Now vast gray clouds had rolled in from the horizon gradually blanketing the entire sky.
The sky over Saint Pill City darkened.
Is it going to rain
Zi Yan blinked in surprise.
The wind howled through the city carrying a mournful tone like the cries of wandering spirits
It is almost time.
A sinister smile curled on Hun Miesheng's lips
From within the shadows behind him the space twisted slightly and an old man in a black robe knelt on one knee.
Is everything ready
Hun Miesheng stood with his hands clasped behind his back not turning around.
The Nine Hall Soul Orders have all been issued aside from the slain Blood River the rest have arrived.
Palace Master when do we move
Gui Lao asked quietly
Right now
Delay brings danger
Hun Miesheng's gaze turned sharp and decisive swift execution was his usual way.
Do everything thoroughly and leave no room for reversal.
He sneered stepped into the void above Saint Pill City.
Closing his eyes gently he tapped his finger to his brow.
Thin strands of white light invisible to the naked eye flowed through the air becoming clearer and clearer.
The long howling winds lifted his black robe.
A hum sounded.
Soul force at the peak of the Heavenly Realm burst forth like a raging tide.
The flowing elemental force was instantly pulled by the immense soul pressure forming a storm of soul force that spread across the entire sky.
The once intangible space began to take on structure like a massive grid projected into his soul sense.
The seemingly void space was uneven with peaks and dips in all directions.
Hun Miesheng's eyes flew open in a flash.
He locked onto one spot that stood out from the rest twisted and warped beyond measure
Found it
The location of the Star Domain.
One step forward his fist filled with energy punched forth
Crack crack crack.
The space fractured layer by layer.
With a deep rumble a pitch black vortex emerged in midair
High atop the Pill Tower.
Xuan Kongzi frowned at the darkened sky an inexplicable pressure bore down on him making it hard to breathe his mind stirred with unease
As if something disastrous was about to occur.
Something is not right.
Rustling sounds
Two figures appeared behind him
Xuan Kongzi exhaled lightly Xuan Yi Tian Leizi have you noticed anything strange
The two exchanged glances and shook their heads helplessly.
We've had men sweep through all of Saint Pill City no abnormalities have been found everything seems just as usual.
Tian Leizi shook his head.
If there's something odd it's only that a Dou Sheng level expert was reportedly seen at the auction house earlier.
Xuan Yi spoke hesitantly
Dou Sheng expert.
Xuan Kongzi's expression changed why would a Dou Sheng show up in Saint Pill City.
Something about this situation feels suspicious.
Maybe they were just passing through by coincidence.
Tian Leizi scratched his head.
Xuan Kongzi shook his head again his own strength was nearing the Half Saint level and for those at their realm.
Coincidence was the least believable thing.
His intuition screamed that Saint Pill City was about to face a catastrophe.
Quick notify the Little Pill Tower for reinforcements.
Also investigate everything about this suspected Dou Sheng.
Xuan Yi and Tian Leizi both paused was it necessary to go this far based only on a hunch.
At that moment the pupils of all three shrank as they looked up to the sky.
Three thousand glittering starlights poured down like a celestial curtain bathing all of Saint Pill City in a ghostly blue glow.
The seal was broken.
(End of Chapter)
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