The man who had employed a magic to conceal his face could simply turn around and reveal his true form, at which point no one would recognize him again. Even if some of them had mastered special techniques, they could at best discern that he was not presenting himself in his natural appearance. After all, even a top-tier, stage-combined existence like Duan Tianren, who had faced him directly before, could only achieve such a result. The several top-tier figures present in the hall certainly could not be impressed by this slightly imperfect Tianhuo Liquid. Nevertheless, once Han Li had settled back into his original seat, he closed his eyes, as if no longer concerned about the auction proceedings below. Under the guidance of Xiao Bu Bai, the auction unfolded smoothly, even yielding two additional items that surpassed the琉璃 Tianhuo Liquid in price. These, however, were not the final offerings. Among these, there was an ancient relic known as the "Ten-Thousand-Beasts Shell," a marvel of extraordinary power though not yet reaching the level of a celestial treasure. Once blown, it could command the obedience of lower-tier spiritual beasts within a specific range, an effect truly astonishing. The other was the vial of "Tenglong Pills" that Han Li had brought forth. When the pill appeared on the platform and was vividly described by Xiao Bu Yi, the assembled guests were immediately filled with excitement. Such a pill, capable of enhancing spiritual power and proving especially beneficial during breakthrough phases, had never been considered excessive before. Moreover, pills of the Lingxu stage were exceedingly rare in auctions—when one first appeared, they triggered intense bidding competition. Even those present at the hall who were below the Lingxu level eagerly increased their bids, striving to secure it. To them, such a precious elixir was worth acquiring now, even if it meant holding onto it for future use, rather than missing this golden opportunity. As for the extraterrestrial beings at the Qi-Void level who had previously been stuck due to a lack of elixirs, they were now intensely focused on the vials displayed on the stage, refusing to budge an inch. Who could know if such Qi-Void elixirs would appear again in the coming several generations? And truly, it seems this state of decline will persist for several centuries ahead—what a lamentable waste! Yet, considering that without consistently consuming various elixirs to steadily enhance his cultivation, how could someone of only average aptitude have advanced from the initial stage of Immortal Body to the Transcendent Void stage within just a few centuries? This is precisely why, in Han Li's eyes, the value of that enigmatic vial surpasses even another of the Heavenly Treasures. While possessing the sword forged from the Heavenly Treasure, he might well achieve prominence throughout the spiritual realms in the future; yet, without that mysterious vial, he would have absolutely no confidence in reaching that milestone. As Han Li lowered his gaze, his thoughts swirling with emotion, the auction had already concluded over a dozen items, and now it was time for the final segment. Upon seeing the deep blue automaton being taken by the winning bidder, Xiao Bu Yi scanned the room with a composed and serious expression. "I suspect many of you have been eagerly awaiting this moment. The following are the carefully selected concluding pieces of the auction." Among these, two are precious items presented by our four clans. The other two, however, are rare offerings provided by other friends. As Xiao Bu Bai was speaking, a surge of unusual light rippled through the platform, and in a moment, four figures materialized. One was a short, bearded elder; another a tall, armored warrior wearing a golden mask; a third a graceful woman covered in lush green scales across her face; and finally, a strange being with two identical, dark-headed heads. Though their appearances varied greatly, each of them remained composed and unruffled under the gaze of so many spectators, as though completely unbothered. Yet the representatives of the various clans seated in the hall, upon seeing them, all gasped in astonishment and began whispering excitedly among themselves. "Are these indeed the four elders?" "Indeed. These four are our Cloud City's Four Distinguished Guests. It's remarkable that they've been invited to appear at this auction." "...At the very moment that these four figures appeared on the stage, Han Li also opened his eyes, his heart stirred with a sense of awe. These four newcomers were clearly all at the mid-combined stage—no wonder they had caused such a commotion. As soon as he saw them, Xiao Bu Yi smiled and bowed respectfully to them, saying, 'It's all thanks to you four!' 'Nothing at all,' replied the elderly man with long white hair, chuckling. 'Since we've been paid, doing this small task is hardly anything.' The other three remained rather reserved toward Xiao Bu Yi, offering only a brief nod and saying nothing further. Xiao Bu Yi, unsurprised by this, simply nodded and then turned to continue speaking aloud, 'This final offering consists of only four items, yet it includes everything from rare beasts, raw materials, to spiritual treasures—guaranteed to leave everyone satisfied. Brother Lan, please take your turn first and present your items.' After speaking, Xiao Bu Yi turned back and said something to the old man. The elderly man with long white beard nodded, then shook his sleeve slightly, and after a series of strange, mournful sounds, a object emerged. It was a dark, plain leather pouch, only palm-sized, unremarkable at first glance. Yet the old man seemed highly attentive to this pouch, murmuring to himself while gently tapping the air in front of it with a single hand, pointing successively. As the dark surface of the pouch shimmered with a deep luster, a steady stream of black mist suddenly rose, then surged and swelled, gradually coalescing and transforming into a towering black enclosure, about one zhang high. Within this enclosure, a small creature of uniform purple hue was curled up tightly, its body securely bound with fine, alternating silver and gold strands. Due to its limbs and body being tightly folded together, it appeared from afar merely like a large, fluffy ball—its original form completely concealed. At this moment, every outsider present—including Han Li—had their eyes fixed upon the beast. They all knew that a spirit beast auctioned as the grand finale must be no ordinary creature. After all, the previously featured fourth-rank spirit puppet from the upper clans had not even been chosen as the closing item. Could this spirit beast actually possess saint-level prowess? This thought flashed through everyone's minds, and their gaze upon the small creature instantly warmed and intensified. Yet the black cage clearly held significance; despite the collective concentration of so many spiritual senses sweeping over it, and despite the clear visibility of the small beast within, the faint glow emanating from the cage effortlessly repelled their awareness, preventing true immersion. But speaking of the eight extraordinary beasts beneath the true spirits of the spiritual realm—surely you must have heard of them by now,” the elder gently stroked his long beard, nodding thoughtfully. “Eight extraordinary beasts? So this creature is one of the Four Great Beasts!” With a sudden burst of excitement, the entire hall stirred to life, and even within the stone pavilions on the third floor, several powerful essences surged forth, momentarily uncontrollable. “No, there’s a misunderstanding. Though the eight extraordinary beasts may not match the might of true spirits individually, they are far beyond the reach of even the Saint Clan’s capture. The beasts currently confined here are descendants of one of the eight—specifically, a hybrid inheriting the majority of the bloodline of the ‘Human-Faced Dragon’ beast. Though a hybrid, due to its exceptionally high proportion of Human-Faced Fox lineage, with proper cultivation, it has the potential to grow into a truly formidable Human-Faced Fox. Our assessment indicates that this creature has only lived for no more than a century, yet its aura of spiritual energy already rivals that of a junior rank member of the Upper Clan. Most importantly, this young creature has already begun to display several remarkable talents and abilities characteristic of a human-faced fox. Even among us saintly clans, no single individual could capture it—only through the combined efforts of several would it be possible. Oh, I nearly forgot to mention this—this creature was actually captured by the combined efforts of our four. "The elder chuckled softly, then reached into the void before the black cage. With a sharp "thud," the fine silver-and-gold cord that had tightly bound the young beast suddenly snapped free and transformed into a shimmering streak of silver and gold, which then swiftly landed in the elder's hands. Silence fell throughout the hall. Everyone wanted to see clearly what the creature—carrying half the lineage of a human-faced dragon—really looked like. Once the restraints were removed, the young beast trembled slightly and did not immediately rise; instead, it remained motionless in one corner of the cage. At this sight, many of the onlookers exchanged puzzled glances. But then—suddenly—miraculous changes occurred within the cage! A soft "pffft" sound followed, and at once, a vibrant purple glow erupted across the surface of the beast, brilliant and dazzling. Naturally, everyone who had been gazing at the enclosure instinctively closed their eyes. Han Li narrowed his gaze slightly, a flash of blue light passing through his pupils—yet he did not fully close his eyes.