The items up for auction here—perhaps the elder's name is not well known to many of you, but when it comes to the "Great Zhou Tian Extinction Needle" technique, heh, I'm sure most of you have heard of it. This technique has repeatedly shone during the great wars against the foreign races, and various versions of its cultivation methods have been passed down over time—even some practitioners within the monster race have mastered it. This very ability is one of the core powers accompanying this set of practices, originally established by the esteemed "Wu Ling True Sovereign" elder during the ancient times. Therefore, its value is self-evident, and need not be elaborated upon by me further. Yet even greater in value is the fact that, upon cultivation, one can temporarily transform and adapt the five elemental properties of their own inner energy, yielding effects of profound and unpredictable power. However, the conditions required for mastering this practice are quite rigorous. Firstly, those who begin to cultivate should neither have an exceptionally high nor a particularly low level of cultivation—only Daoists at the Yuan Ying or Hua Shen stage are suitable for this practice. The cultivator must also possess one of the Five Elements spiritual roots; otherwise, success is unlikely. Of course, there are other stringent requirements for practicing this technique, though they are not insurmountable, and I shall not elaborate further. The completeness of the technique is unquestionable, and the winning bidder may personally inspect it during the transfer of the technique. One final point I would like to remind all of you: although this technique is powerful, among the generations of cultivators who have practiced it, only the Five-Element True King Master has advanced to the Hé Tǐ stage. The rest either failed due to improper cultivation or did not fully comprehend the essence of this technique, and most remain at the Hua Shen stage, with only a few reaching the Lian Xū level. Naturally, this reflects the individual cultivators' own opportunities and timing. Otherwise, how could the Five-Element True King Master have progressed to the late Hé Tǐ stage relying on this technique? Well, I've clearly outlined the pros and cons of this technique, known as the "Yin-Yang Transformation to Extremes Decision," for all of you. Those interested are now invited to place bids! The starting price is 20 million, with increments of 1 million each. Let the bidding begin!" After this clear explanation, the last, composed middle-aged man gently retrieved a wooden box from his storage bracelet. Inside lay a luminous jade scroll—clearly the scroll that records the technique. The reputation of the "Great Zhou Heaven-Extinction Divine Needle" indeed commands attention, and many of the guests in the hall now display bright eyes and visible excitement. As for the cultivation requirements, most of the present cultivators show little concern. After all, the auction event is originally open only to cultivators at the Huashen level and above, and the Five Elements spiritual roots are the primary foundation for advancing to the Lianxu stage. Even if this technique didn't require them, most of the attendees would likely find ways to complete their Five Elements roots. Of course, how many of them will actually succeed remains a mystery, known only to fate. However, the white-robed elder explicitly stated that mastering this cultivation technique was exceedingly difficult, and few could achieve advancement—this alone dampened the enthusiasm of many. Among them was Han Li! Although the "Yin-Yang Extremity Decision" seemed truly remarkable, given its demanding nature, Han Li lost interest right away. In terms of the power and efficacy of the techniques, his own dual cultivation method was no less impressive. Moreover, at the same starting bid of twenty million, he frowned, and completely abandoned his hopes of securing this seemingly mediocre technique. Nevertheless, many cultivators who believed in their own exceptional talents remained interested. The high price of twenty million could not deter determined bidders. Yet, after only two rounds, a cold voice suddenly rang out. "Forty million!" This sudden increase left everyone stunned. The one who had made the bid was none other than the very cultivator who had previously competed with Han Li for the True Spirit Scale, known for his languid tone. Such a high price not only left the Fushen cultivators stunned, but even several interested Lixiu cultivators fell silent. Yet everyone silently pondered: who exactly was this person, capable of such an astonishing fortune? So many spiritual stones would surely be enough to bankrupt a Lixiu cultivator. Han Li himself murmured in quiet contemplation as well, though he didn't feel it necessary to dwell on it further. With the legal decree already secured, the auction naturally came to a close. At the very moment the white-robed elder declared the auction ended, a sudden seal activation occurred within the Feitian Pavilion. In a flash of white light, Han Li was instantly transported through a luminous array, appearing unexpectedly on a corridor outside the auction hall. The entire corridor shimmered with continuous glimmers, and other cultivators were likewise being transported one after another. Yet all of them exhibited shimmering silvery halos, ensuring no one would recognize their identities. Han Li paid no attention to anyone, simply walking steadily toward the main gate of the TaiXuan Hall. Since the auction has concluded, he has no intention of returning to the Stone Tower and plans to leave the Tianyuan City directly, heading back to his own cave dwelling. With another half year until his next inspection, he intends to make good use of this opportunity to return promptly and hasten the ripening of a batch of essential medicinal herbs, preparing the Yuzheng Pills in advance. With a steady supply of these pills, his recent cultivation efforts will no longer be hindered by concerns over medicinal resources. As for the three genuine spirit scales of the Black Qi麒麟, he does not plan to begin refining them immediately, but instead intends to study them carefully, exploring methods to ensure that the legendary "Kui-Shui Genuine Spirit Pill" can indeed be successfully produced. This miraculous herb is his key support for future breakthroughs, and thus he will not rush the process. While Han Li stepped out of the Taixuan Pavilion and swiftly moved through the towering city walls, heading toward the distant wilderness, two individuals within a particularly secluded and heavily guarded chamber deep inside the pavilion were engaged in a conversation about something. One of them, with a kind face and gentle demeanor, dressed in a white robe, stood motionless, bowing respectfully. It was the elder named Chi. Before him, seated with an air of confidence on a stone chair, was a young man with a handsome face, clad in a purple robe. A bright, vivid red birthmark on his lower lip stood out strikingly. The elder Chi, bowing respectfully, said, "Lad, please rest assured. Though the person has used a secret technique to conceal her true appearance, under my purple-light spiritual vision, she remains fully visible. The one who dispelled the 'Paired Yin-Yang to Achieve Extremes' technique is undoubtedly a female cultivator. Yet, her features differ entirely from any of the women you described—she is, in fact, remarkably unattractive." Even the renowned armory master of Tianyuan City, a cultivator at the Huashen stage, had to humble himself before this young man. Should any other cultivators in the city witness this, they would surely be left speechless. The young man with the red birthmark slightly moved his lips, then smiled gently. There’s no need for Li to be doubtful. As a female cultivator who could present so many top-tier spiritual stones at once to secure the method, her identity is clear—she must be from either the Ye family or the Gu family. These two families, like our Long family, are ancient, secluded true-spirit lineages that have existed since the prehistoric times, where only female descendants inherit the true-spirit bloodline. Unlike our Long family, which operates an extensive network of auction houses across the three realms, they quietly control a vast number of premium spiritual stone mines among the human population. However, these two families have traditionally had small numbers of members and have been relatively inactive in the outside world, so their specific true-spirit bloodlines have remained undisclosed. Yet this time, it appears that one of the families has an ancestor with the celestial phoenix bloodline—a half-divine being—similar to our Tang family’s true dragon bloodline, one of the most powerful true-spirit lineages in the spiritual realm. It seems we’ve truly made the right bet. Indeed, it’s no surprise that the heirs of these hidden true-spirit families always conceal their identities and stay in Tianyuan City for a period of cultivation trials. "The young man with the blood spot spoke with confidence. "Your strategy is truly brilliant! This is precisely why the Yin-Yang Extremity Resolution holds such great significance for those of the Heavenly Phoenix lineage. After all, only a top-tier technique specifically designed to harmonize the Five Elements can fully awaken the potential of the Heavenly Phoenix blood. How could this young lady have known about this technique—she herself was the victim of a grand trap laid down since ancient times." The elder in white robes smiled warmly. "Heh! The wisdom of our ancestors is certainly beyond what we, the younger generation, can match. Had it not been for the fact that my true Dragon Blood surpasses that of all previous generations and finally meets the threshold required to activate this entire plan, the elders at home would never have supported my endeavors. To ensure the target remains undetected, I even brought out the stored relics—such as the Black Qilin scales and the Pinghai Ge—and auctioned them simultaneously. I've also quietly spread the word among the young scholars of the True Spirit families, so as not to raise suspicion. Fortunately, the price obtained for the spiritual stones was quite favorable." Moreover, he has also acquired five ancient immortal herbs—quite a favorable exchange. Do you notice any particular lineage or background in the cultivator who secured the true spirit scales? Blood-stain youth suddenly asked. "Your Grace knows, the old servant has the Purple Light Spirit Vision, which can only be employed three times throughout his life. With the final instance now remaining, how could I dare use it on anyone else? I can only confirm that this person is not a Cultivation Realm cultivator, but rather a Huashen cultivator. Yet, the herbs he possesses may well exceed merely these five. Could it be that he is a member of the Min family, especially one particularly skilled in cultivating medicinal herbs? Though the Min family's true spirit lineage is not particularly powerful, they stand unparalleled among the human clans in the cultivation of herbs." The elder paused slightly before responding seriously. "The Min family—this truly seems plausible. If indeed a member of this family, that would be acceptable. After all, the Min family is one of the designated vassal true spirit lineages designated by Tian Miao Ling Huang. At present, we cannot afford to provoke them." The youth frowned slightly, speaking slowly. "Your grace, though we don't truly fear the Three Emperors, it's indeed difficult to build such a formidable enemy over mere elixirs of medicine." The elder nodded repeatedly. "This time, your cultivation has been significantly impaired by the use of the Purple Light Vision technique. Once this matter is settled, I will personally arrange a blood sacrifice ceremony for you, to elevate your cultivation once more." The young man with the blood spot suddenly brightened, speaking warmly to the elder. "Thank you so much for your kind gesture!" The elder with the red surname, hearing this, was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed. The young man with the blood spot nodded contentedly, then fell silent again, as if pondering something deeply. Several days later, as Han Li was approaching his mountain retreat through a trail of light, at a shallow depression some thousand li away from his dwelling, two figures stood facing each other, tense and motionless.