Chapter 2704: Chapter 2707: I Want to Fight You
"Yue Muchen? Are you planning to start body refining early? Be careful not to turn yourself into a body refining cultivator! Seven hundred thousand Dao Source Beads!"
Zheng Tianyang’s voice rang out again.
"Don’t bother worrying about it, eight hundred thousand!"
Yue Muchen’s calm voice sounded, carrying a hint of confidence.
"You two are enough, this is an auction, not your home. Nine hundred thousand Dao Source Beads, turning jade with persuasion, whoever, hurry and take it. Whoever bids after them will have trouble; bidding after me is fine as long as you have time to spar with me. I’ve broken through to the Late Void Refinement Realm, let me beat you up!"
A domineering voice suddenly sounded from box number five.
"Haha, sure thing, Brother Tang. If you want to spar, I will accompany you. One million Dao Source Beads!"
The voice from box number three rose again.
"This..."
"What’s happening?"
"Is that Tang Jie? Is he giving someone a ladder to enter?"
"Damn, how did this auction get so complicated?"
The crowd glanced at boxes five and three in astonishment, nostalgically recalling the usual auctions of the Canghai Trade Alliance.
This auction, being a special assessment for successor candidates, included the auction venue as part of the assessment scope. As long as it wasn’t too excessive, the alliance wouldn’t interfere, leading to Zheng Tianyang’s threats and a head-on confrontation with Jiang Chen.
"Boy, you still dare to snatch? Are you really tired of living? One million one hundred thousand!"
Zheng Tianyang’s voice sounded again.
"Auction rules state that the highest bid wins. If you insist on thinking I’m snatching from you, then so be it!"
Jiang Chen shouted unabashedly, then continued to bid: "One million five hundred thousand Dao Source Beads!"
"You... fine! Very good!"
Zheng Tianyang’s cold voice rang out, but he did not bid again.
"One million six hundred thousand."
The bidding voice from box number four sounded again, lacking any excess words, clearly indicating Yue Muchen was not targeting anyone and was merely bidding.
"Sorry, this item is useful to me, one million seven hundred thousand."
Jiang Chen’s voice came up once more.
The venue fell completely silent as everyone looked toward the entrance of box number four. Some glanced at box number three, surprise evident in their eyes.
Who is this person?
Though it is true that in auctions, the highest bidder wins, not just anyone can participate. Offending Zheng Tianyang while bidding against Yue Muchen would be unwise without special talents. At least some of the top forces on the continent didn’t want to bid against these two at the moment; not out of fear, but because a piece of ten-thousand-year-old phoenix wood wasn’t worth the hassle.
"Sold!"
With the auctioneer’s gavel, Jiang Chen won the ten-thousand-year-old phoenix wood for one million seven hundred thousand Dao Source Beads.
This auction also piqued everyone’s interest in Jiang Chen, and they began inquiring about his background. Upon learning of Jiang Chen’s information, many forces were utterly amazed.
A cultivator at the Divine Infant Realm Peak caused the downfall of nearly ten top continental forces, with several sending entire clans to Cross-Border City to prepare for the Extraterritorial Battlefield, while four major forces were targeted by the Canglan Army. Incredibly unbelievable!
Of course, this is all secondary; at the moment, in box number three, upon hearing the auctioneer announce the sale, Jiang Chen sighed in relief.
Got it!
Another spiritual object acquired. At this point, half of the spiritual objects needed for Yan Yufei’s physical restoration have been obtained at this Canghai Trade Alliance; as for the other half...
With this thought, Jiang Chen laughed bitterly; the other half is the real trouble! Those items are truly priceless!
Exhaling softly, Jiang Chen was not in a hurry. With limited strength, maybe after returning from the Extraterritorial Battlefield, he could find Elder Jin to take him to the Above Saint trading locations to search, where there might be what he needs.
After handling the ten-thousand-year-old phoenix wood, Jiang Chen and his two companions stood to leave the box.
Hmm?
Just stepping out of the box, Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow, seeing three youths with varied expressions standing at the entrance.
"Jiang Chen, hand over the ten-thousand-year-old phoenix wood, and past grievances can be written off; otherwise, I’ll ensure you’re crippled in tomorrow’s slot contest!"
Zheng Tianyang coldly spoke.
Jiang Chen glanced at Zheng Tianyang without engaging him, then turned to Tang Jie: "Brother Tang, is there something you need?"
"Looks like you already know."
Tang Jie glanced at Zheng Tianyang, spoke softly: "Princess Chang’s tribulation is moved to tomorrow, and before it, there will be a slot contest. Not everyone can enter the Canglan Realm, but rest assured, the battle challenge can be declined, and low-realm challenges to higher-realms can’t be refused, while higher-realm challenges to lower-realm cultivators can be refused."
With a light smile, Tang Jie cryptically said: "If a low-realm wins against a higher-realm cultivator, they can decide if the opponent merits entering the Canglan Realm."
Jiang Chen slightly paused, glanced at Zheng Tianyang, quirked his mouth, then nodded towards Tang Jie.
"Humph! Tang Jie, you think he can defeat me? You must be joking. In my eyes, he’s just an ant that can be crushed at any moment!"
Zheng Tianyang coldly spoke.
"People of Canglan City genuinely love verbal sparring!"
Jiang Chen coolly glanced at Zheng Tianyang, indifferently said: "Please move aside, I need to go downstairs."
"You... you boy, you’re really arrogant! It seems you won’t hand over the item? Just wait for it!"
Zheng Tianyang glared fiercely at Jiang Chen, then turned to leave.
"I’ve heard of you; I want to have a match."
The previously silent Yue Muchen locked eyes with Jiang Chen, a strong battle intent flashing in his gaze.
"Hey, Yue Muchen, don’t you have any shame? You’re invincible at the same realm, yet you’re challenging someone who is three minor realms below and across a major realm? Have some decency?"
Tang Jie looked at Yue Muchen with disdain.
"Invincible at the same realm?"
Jiang Chen’s eyes showed a hint of surprise at the words.
"This guy’s a maniac. He challenges geniuses at each realm upon breakthrough, from the Divine Infant Realm Early Stage to now. He even plans to enter the final contest at the Late Void Refinement Realm. You know, he’s got a shot."
Tang Jie explained Yue Muchen a bit.
"I won’t use realm suppression on you; I can suppress my realm to the Divine Infant Realm Peak to fight you!"
Yue Muchen ignored Tang Jie, keeping his gaze on Jiang Chen.
"Shouldn’t you also qualify for tomorrow’s slot contest? After tomorrow, consider the same realm duel!"
Jiang Chen smiled lightly, cupping his fist toward them both, and stepped toward the stairs.
Yue Muchen slightly paused, deeply watching Jiang Chen’s retreating figure, a slight smile curling his lips, softly said: "Interesting, another with an indomitable spirit!"
"Yue Muchen, don’t wimp out; I’m looking forward to seeing you get beaten, Jiang Chen is a monster who has slain even suppressed realm Semi-Saints of the same realm—I’ve seen it with my own eyes, solo kill! I look forward to your bruised face against him at the same realm!"
Tang Jie patted Yue Muchen’s shoulder, turned to catch up with Jiang Chen.
"I know, otherwise, I wouldn’t want to fight him!"
Yue Muchen smiled gently, murmuring to himself: "Jiang Chen, don’t let me down!"