txolops Chapter 149 The Grand Finale
Chapter 149 The Grand Finale
"Hmph, it's not that easy to refine your body with the essence of demonic beasts. If you're not careful, you might have your mind corrupted by the turbid energy inside, and end up going into a demonic state."
An aged voice rang out from the private room, immediately pouring cold water on the many Core Formation cultivators below.
Miaoyu's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this. She smiled and bowed respectfully towards the private room before speaking, "What you say is true, senior. The method of refining the body with the essence of demonic beasts does indeed have many limitations. This is what I will explain next to avoid any misunderstandings."
The woman then turned to the Core Formation cultivators around her and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoists, please don't be impatient. Although this method is extremely powerful, the cultivation process is exceptionally dangerous and there are considerable hidden dangers. If any of you encounter any problems during cultivation, you might blame me for not explaining things clearly."
She paused, her beautiful eyes sweeping downwards. "First, the essence blood of demonic beasts is violent. Introducing only a small amount is fine, but if one refines large quantities of demonic beast essence blood over a long period, the remnant souls and ferocious energy of the demonic beasts within, along with the turbid power of their bloodline, could cause those with weak wills to suffer mental breakdowns and shattered meridians. Secondly, and most importantly—"
She deliberately slowed her speech, saying each word carefully: "If a cultivator's mental cultivation is insufficient, and they are unable to suppress and purify the malevolent and turbid energy in their blood essence with powerful divine sense and will, they are easily eroded by it. Over time, their personality gradually becomes violent, bloodthirsty, and murderous. In severe cases, they may even be turned into the masters by the remnant souls of demonic beasts, their intelligence clouded, and they become a 'humanoid ferocious beast' who only knows how to kill, no different from those demons in the demonic path who cultivate evil arts and lose their minds."
"hiss--"
A collective gasp filled the arena. The previously burning gazes quickly cooled considerably.
Strengthening strength is of course However, if the price is losing one's mind and falling into demonic ways, then it is not worth it. In the path of cultivation, the mind and character are fundamental, and the vast majority of cultivators value this highly.
"Therefore," Fairy Miaoyu said, her tone returning to its charming tone after achieving the desired effect, "this *Blood Fusion Technique*, though of exceptional quality and immense potential, has a relatively low starting price due to its cultivation risks and hidden dangers. The starting bid is 15,000 spirit stones, with each bid increment no less than 500 spirit stones. Any fellow cultivator confident in their unwavering will, exceptional spiritual sense, or possessing special methods to resolve the turbidity of essence and blood, may wish to give it a try. Please remember, once the auction is completed, the risk is borne by the buyer."
After she finished speaking, a brief silence fell over the room. Compared to the previous heated bidding for the Haoyuan Pill, it was now rather quiet. Many cultivators exchanged glances, weighing the pros and cons.
While some may consider themselves to have a strong will or possess a tranquil and calming treasure, they still hesitate when they think of the terrible consequences that might result.
"Fifteen thousand five hundred spirit stones." A somewhat hoarse voice rang out from a corner. Everyone looked over and saw a thin, gloomy-faced mid-stage Core Formation cultivator. His aura was somewhat mixed, and his sharp eyes carried a hint of barely perceptible fanaticism, as if he was extremely eager for body-refining techniques.
"Sixteen thousand." From another direction, a burly man with a face full of scars spoke in a deep voice. His arms were bulging with muscles that had a faint metallic sheen, clearly indicating that he had also practiced some kind of body-refining technique.
The bidding was sporadic, but the bids were small, indicating that the bidders were quite cautious and there were not many of them.
Luo Ming sat upright, his gaze fixed on the dark red bone slip, his mind racing. The malevolent and turbid energy of the demon beast's blood essence? This might not be an insurmountable obstacle for him.
His main cultivation technique, "Spirit Control Technique," is related to beast control, and it has several methods to remove the turbid energy in the essence blood of demonic beasts.
In addition, given his need for body-refining techniques, this cultivation method is quite suitable for him to practice.
Risks certainly exist, but the path of cultivation is inherently defying the heavens; what opportunity is there without taking risks? The key lies in whether one has the ability to mitigate risks and transform them into opportunities. Luo Ming believed he possessed this ability.
With that thought in mind, he no longer hesitated. When the price was slowly raised to 28,000 spirit stones and no one made a bid for a while, he calmly said, "30,000 spirit stones."
Upon hearing the price, the sinister cultivator and the burly man were taken aback and turned to look at Luo Ming. They saw that he was an unfamiliar young Core Formation cultivator with a deep and unfathomable aura.
The sinister cultivator's eyes flickered, as if he was weighing Luo Ming's resolve, or perhaps he felt that it was not worth spending more than 30,000 spirit stones to buy a highly risky secret technique. In the end, he snorted coldly and did not bid again.
The burly man frowned and sized up Luo Ming a few times. Seeing that the other party seemed determined to win, he hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and gave up.
Miaoyu Fairy's beautiful eyes lingered on Luo Ming for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in them, before she smiled radiantly: "This fellow Daoist has offered 30,000 spirit stones! Is there any fellow Daoist who can offer a higher price? Although this method is risky, if mastered, the benefits are immeasurable~" She asked symbolically twice more.
No one responded. Most cultivators were still wary of the potential danger of "mental erosion" and were unwilling to take the risk; the few who were interested felt that raising the price was too expensive and that it was unwise to pay a higher price for such a secret technique with unknown risks.
"Thirty thousand spirit stones, third time! Sold!" Fairy Miaoyu gently brought down her jade gavel. "Congratulations to this fellow Daoist for winning the Blood Fusion Technique!"
Jin Qing, who was standing nearby, transmitted his voice, his tone filled with concern and a hint of confusion: "Brother Wang, this secret technique... is quite risky. Are you confident?" He had witnessed Luo Ming's abilities and knew that he was not a reckless person, but he still couldn't help but worry.
Luo Ming smiled faintly and replied telepathically, "Brother Jin, rest assured, I have my own plan. This method may be just what I need."
Seeing Luo Ming say this, Jin Qing said no more.
The auction continued, and several more impressive magical artifacts, rare elixirs, and materials appeared, keeping the competition fierce. Luo Ming occasionally made a bid, acquiring some spiritual herbs at reasonable prices that could help refine his magical power and nourish his golden core.
It's worth mentioning that the bottle of Xuan Water he consigned for auction was bought by a burly man who practiced body-refining techniques, earning him 53,000 spirit stones.
As the auction drew to a close, one rare and precious item after another was sold, eliciting gasps of amazement from the audience and maintaining a consistently high level of excitement. Fairy Miaoyu, with her charming smile, perfectly captured the value and atmosphere of each treasure.
After auctioning off a top-tier cultivation technique, she clapped her hands lightly, causing the previously bright light to dim slightly, and a soft yet focused beam of light shone on the center of the display stand. Four late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators with profound auras carried a square jade platform covered with a deep purple velvet cloth, and walked up with steady steps.
This spectacle immediately drew everyone's attention, even the previously quiet private rooms on the second floor seemed to be turning their gaze towards it. Everyone knew that the real grand finale was about to be unveiled.
Fairy Miaoyu took a deep breath, and with a gentle wave of her hand, she lifted the velvet cloth.