"This young master is truly bold… It seems his background is terrifying," murmured the manager as he quickly approached Luo Xiang, trying to prevent further argument."Young master… If there is nothing else, then please leave this place at once.""Yes… you’re right. There’s no time to waste arguing with trash like him," Luo Xiang replied calmly, making his way out of the Pagoda with Wu Yi following behind.But their steps came to a halt when Hong Bei narrowed his eyes darkly."You’re trying to protect him? Do you think my sacrifices for the Empire are not enough?!" Hong Bei roared in anger."General, remember—this is not a place where you hold power!" the manager snapped back, equally annoyed.Luo Xiang paused just as Wu Yi prepared to strike Hong Bei, but Luo Xiang’s gentle hand held her back."Excellent, excellent!" Hong Bei clapped mockingly before he shot forward, launching a heavy punch at Luo Xiang.At once, all the Qi energy in the room gathered toward the single point of Hong

“Th-the starting price alone is already so outrageous… What will the final bid be like!?”“You don’t understand! For beginners in pill refinement, this manual is an irreplaceable treasure!” the crowd argued, their voices heating up the atmosphere.Seeing the item he desired being auctioned off, Luo Xiang carefully checked the remaining gold coins in his possession.“Twelve million!”“Thirteen million!”Now, the VIP rooms began to join in with their own offers. On the other side, Wei Chong kept glancing toward Room Ten.“Hehehe… looks like he’s interested,” Wei Chong muttered with a smirk.After confirming his remaining gold, Luo Xiang let out a long sigh and continued to observe the final auction.“I just hope it doesn’t go over thirty million…” he murmured while watching the bids rise, still hovering around thirteen million.“Seventeen million!” Suddenly, the voice from Room One shocked everyone.“So, he wants to play games with me…” Luo Xiang narrowed his eyes, then quietly sent a j

A voice imbued with Qi energy thundered across the battlefield. Suddenly, a massive palm manifested from the void itself. Feeling all the Qi in the air converging toward a single point, the cultivators immediately scattered, fleeing from Luo Xiang’s position.“Die!”“Mountain-Crushing Palm!” Wei Chong roared as he unleashed his technique.Swuuuush!Just as the colossal palm was about to slam into Luo Xiang, a mighty sound erupted—its resonance carrying a spiritual attack. The crushing palm shattered before it could reach him.“Hahahahahaha!”Boooom!Smoke billowed through the air. That laughter, echoing with mental force, sent Wei Chong and the rogue cultivators crashing to their knees, powerless to resist.“So strong!”“Just a voice alone… and we can’t even move!”Wei Chong quickly steadied himself. His expression darkened when he realized the voice could both shatter his technique and strike directly at his spirit. Pressing his fists together respectfully, he shouted:“Senior, may I

Ten minutes later, Luo Xiang’s fingers twitched—a sign that his consciousness had returned.“Senior, what happened?” Luo Xiang asked as he realized his body was bound.The Dragon God Ancestor explained everything that had taken place while Luo Xiang was unconscious. Upon hearing this, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his lips.“So that’s how it is… The moment I shattered the Five-Element Seal of the Demon World, they immediately seized the golden opportunity…” Luo Xiang muttered in understanding.Wanting to learn more about the woman in the black gown, Luo Xiang allowed himself to remain bound. On the other side, Wu Yi had already awakened and quietly prepared to follow Luo Xiang’s plan.That night, atop the ancient altar, Luo Xiang sensed several powerful auras entering the secret chamber. He and Wu Yi feigned unconsciousness, lying perfectly still.Soon, the woman in the black gown, accompanied by her subordinates, stepped into the altar chamber.“Are these the two you spoke