Han Li silently transmitted a few words in his mind. When he stepped out of the gate of his dwelling, Xuepo Zhu Guo and the others had already been respectfully waiting there. Han Li gave a single command, asking the Flower Shi Elder and the twelve fragrant maidens to remain behind, and with only Xuepo and Zhu Guo, he transformed into a shimmering aura, rising into the air and heading straight for the town center. Not long after, several other buildings within the dense forest began to glow with radiant light, as a number of people took to the sky on their own flight spells, all rising at nearly the same time. Simultaneously, in the guest pavilions specially designed to welcome visitors throughout the town, a steady stream of flight spells surged forth, converging like a tide toward the same destination. When Han Li’s glowing aura reached the sky above the towering spire, many people had already entered the structure. After a quick glance at the hundred armored guards stationed outside the tower, Han Li and the two women stepped directly to the main entrance. At that moment, however, figures within the tower shifted, and Feiyun the Immortal Princess gracefully stepped out, bowed respectfully to Han Li, and then smiled, speaking "Master Han, welcome to the auction gala. If you don't mind, allow me to personally escort you inside." The lady seemed to have been waiting there all along. "Since the Lady has been so thoughtful, I shall be most grateful." Master Han had not been surprised at all, merely offering a gentle smile and nodding. Upon hearing this, the purple-robed woman beamed and gestured to the guards beside her. Immediately, Han and the others entered the stone tower without even needing to check their credentials. As soon as Han's foot touched the threshold of the tower's main gate, he sensed an unusual surge of energy, and the surrounding scenery rapidly receded, as though he had taken only a small step—yet he found himself instantly materializing at the entrance of the first-floor staircase. On the staircase ahead, two figures of foreign origin, with pale complexions, were faintly glowing, their forms blurred and shimmering. With a brief flash of light, the two figures vanished completely into the void, leaving only faint traces of residual spatial ripples. "Is this indeed the true entrance of the auction hall?" Han Li's expression brightened as he asked. "Yes, correct," the purple-robed woman smiled warmly. "From here, you can directly enter the immortal realm." Han Li nodded, his body shifting slightly, and stepped first onto the stairs. A surge of spatial energy rushed toward him, causing several people's forms to warp and blur instantly. After just one meal's time, Han Li and his companions found themselves inside a room adorned with exceptional elegance, resembling a private lounge. The room was over ten zhang in size, with a nearly transparent light screen positioned at the front. From this vantage point, one could gaze down and see a vast square stretching out beyond. Stone benches lined the perimeter of the square, densely packed, with large crowds of people moving in and out. At the edges of the square, a ring of pale silver stone pavilions floated several zhang above the ground—fifty or sixty in total—each bearing faint golden runes that shimmered subtly. To anyone outside, the inner activities of these pavilions remained completely undetectable. Han Li and the others happened to be inside one of the floating houses, with the purple-robed woman smiling gently by the side. At first glance, the arrangements seemed no different from a regular auction. Yet Han Li, seated in the silver-stone pavilion, his gaze fixed far above the square—over a thousand zhang up—where clusters of five-colored clouds drifted steadily, veiled with countless black soldiers hidden within, and where various spell fluctuations covered the entire sky, enveloping the entire square. Higher still, above the five-colored clouds, stood a magnificent palace complex glowing with golden and jade radiance, though slightly blurred, yet occasionally emitting sounds like celestial music, creating a sense of serene relaxation. "By holding the auction within the immortal realm and preparing so many contingency measures, your alliance has truly ensured complete security," Han Li suddenly smiled at the purple-robed woman. "Our alliance has taken such meticulous precautions precisely to be safe against any unforeseen event." After all, the treasures being auctioned this time are far beyond anything seen before—there are even a few items capable of delaying or even suppressing the great celestial calamity, so it's imperative to guard against any ill intentions some of the elder masters might harbor." The purple-robed woman smiled lightly. "With the arrangements you've made for your alliance, I'm certain most of your fellow cultivators will no longer have any doubts." Han Li chuckled, speaking with evident depth. "I hope so. Master Han, the auction is about to begin. I still need to attend to a few matters, so I shall now step away." The purple-robed woman glanced at the square outside the screen, smiled, and said a few polite words. "Please go about your own business, Master Han. I won't be staying any longer." Han Li waved his hand, speaking without hesitation. Upon hearing this, the purple-robed woman bowed slightly, apologized briefly, and then withdrew from the stone pavilion. Now, only Han Li and the two others remained in the chamber. "The treasures capable of delaying a great celestial calamity—no wonder the He Lan merchant alliance has been so cautious about them." Xue Po exhaled, saying this with a touch of unusual emphasis. "Only such items can draw the great transcendents, making them willing to go to any lengths for them." Han Li responded indifferently. "Senior, don't you find such treasures particularly appealing? Even if you don't need them now, they will surely prove invaluable in the future," Xue Po asked, eyes fixed on Han Li. "Hehe. As for the future, that will naturally unfold when the time comes. Even if I were to desire such treasures, I wouldn't seek them here at this auction. There are already dozens of great transcendents of the same level present—should we compete fiercely, we might end up losing out. Our primary focus right now should be on securing the transportation slots." Han Li smiled calmly, as though truly unconcerned. Xue Po, though harboring some thoughts of her own, could only nod in agreement. Zhu Guo'er, standing by, watched the various ethnic guests bidding on the platform outside the holographic display, her face bright with excitement. After about half an hour, the vast square was finally packed to capacity, with tens of thousands of ethnic guests from the Transcendent Realm gathering here. At that moment, a tremendous roar echoed from the center of the empty square, and as the ground split open, a stone dais rose from below. Then, a radiant array of light appeared on the dais, and an elderly man with flowing red hair stepped onto it. The elder smiled warmly, though his stature was not particularly tall. Yet as soon as he appeared, a sense of solemnity immediately enveloped the entire auction hall. Several strong ethnic guests who had been conversing excitedly suddenly grew still, pausing their discussions and turning to gaze intently at the dais. "I am Ming Zun, the chief representative of our merchant alliance on this continent. Heh, I needn't introduce myself further—many of you already know my background quite well." So, Master Li has no intention of saying much more—only to remind certain guests that the rules of this auction will be much the same as those of other auctions. Should anyone fail to abide by these rules, do not blame Master Li when he decides to personally see them off. Very well—Master Li declares: "The auction begins!" With those few words, the red-haired elder instantly vanished into the air, his form transforming into a streak of silver light. After a few swift movements, he disappeared into the five-colored clouds. At the same time, on the stone platform, a wave of radiant light rolled out, revealing a graceful, well-proportioned woman with a warm, smiling expression. Her eyes sparkled with a captivating charm, as if brimming with endless grace. Upon glancing around, the nearby foreign guests felt a sudden surge of vitality coursing through their veins. More strangely, behind the woman's swaying, full posterior there were three fluffy, rosy tails, gently swaying side to side, adding an even more eerie and enchanting elegance. "Three-tailed graceful fox! Indeed, such a rare spirit creature exists within our spiritual realm!" "Found by the He Lan Commerce Alliance, and entrusted to host this very auction!" ...The previously quiet plaza stirred once again, with many male representatives from other nations gazing at the stunning woman with intense, almost feral admiration. Yet the woman remained utterly composed, offering a graceful smile and speaking in a soft, Finnish-like tone: "My name is Hu Yuduang. I am deeply honored by Master Ming's trust to host this grand auction. Please, esteemed colleagues, though I am but a woman of modest standing, I have personally hosted several similar auctions in the past. I am confident that I will surely meet and exceed your expectations." "Hosted several auctions? Does Master Hu not intend to deceive us with mere words?" With a talent of such caliber, if the fairy had previously appeared at any other auction gatherings, how could we not have known of her? Suddenly, someone asked in a strange, wavering tone. Their voices were uncertain and hesitant. "If the esteemed guest is referring to your continent, then I must confess—I have never presided over an auction before," Ruzhuang replied calmly. "What? The fairy is not from our own continent!" Someone was genuinely surprised. "I've mostly been active in Xiantian for years, only arriving on Fengyuan Continent a year ago. That explains why so many of you are so unfamiliar with me," Ruzhuang smiled gently. "Hah! So it turns out the fairy is not originally from our Fengyuan Continent. Well, that's truly a pity. Had I known there were ladies of such unparalleled grace and charm as Lady Fu, I would have never persevered in my solitary cultivation for so long, still unmarried." Suddenly, a rough voice emerged from somewhere in the plaza, laced with clear amusement. "Giggling, this is truly fortunate. My former husband passed away just recently. If you're inclined, perhaps I can genuinely offer you a chance. Yet, how is it that you dare speak so boldly, yet still hide behind the scenes? Why not step forward and, right before my eyes, restate what you just said?" Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman chuckled lightly, her eyes sparkling with a radiant gleam as she spoke, instantly amplifying her allure by three to four times—transforming her into an utterly enchanting presence, like a magnet drawing all attention. "Well... since you've requested it, I shall certainly comply. Had I known there existed a lady of such unparalleled grace and charm, I would never have...!" A middle-aged man with a pale complexion, standing a little distance from the central stone platform, suddenly stood upright, his eyes wide with astonishment, his face flushed as he spoke with earnest enthusiasm.