The sudden announcement of the bid immediately stirred a wave of excitement throughout the auction hall. The Dan of Spiritual Combat and the Dan of Supreme Sovereignty are both exceptional remedies that can directly enhance the power of a Battle King or Battle Emperor. For many of the present strong contenders, these medicines hold significant appeal—after all, at the Battle King and Battle Emperor levels, achieving even a single tier of improvement is no easy feat; it often requires years of dedicated cultivation, which may not always be feasible. Now, with just one pill, such years of effort can be fully compensated. This is precisely why these powerful contenders are so enthusiastic. Generally, such medicines are rarely offered for auction by any faction, as possessing them enables key core members of a sect to strengthen their capabilities—benefiting the entire faction immensely. Thus, when it came to hearing that someone had actually offered to exchange for these pills, everyone was momentarily stunned. The attention of the crowd immediately shifted to the guest section, where the man in the black robe slowly rose to his feet. A steady stream of murmurs filled the hall, expressing growing astonishment and curiosity. While the guests in the guest section remained relatively composed—after all, they all knew that the enigmatic figure in the black robe was a sixth-rank alchemist—alchemists typically exchanged goods by offering pills first. Yet, the fact that he had immediately named two particularly valuable pills—the Douling Pill and the Huangji Pill—still left them quietly impressed. Indeed, it was clear that this was no ordinary sixth-rank alchemist; such a bold move was beyond the reach of most ordinary people. The combined value of one Douling Pill and one Huangji Pill, when converted into gold coins, would exceed eight million—no small sum at all. On the auction platform, the white-haired elder felt a sense of relief upon hearing someone place a bid. Without making a conscious effort, he brushed away a few drops of sweat from his forehead. Yet his mind was actively spinning—while the value of a Douling Pill and a Huangji Pill was indeed substantial, securing this magnificent, nearly eight-stage, legendary beast in the form of a dry corpse would require a more compelling offer. After all, regardless of how one looked at it, this creature had once been a legendary, fearsome beast on the verge of reaching the eighth stage. Though now it lay as a dry corpse, the aura of a tiger, even after death, still lingered—let alone a creature of such caliber. As the white-haired elder finished speaking, a hesitant voice suddenly rose. Startled, the white-haired elder shook his head with a wry smile and addressed the source of the sound: "I'm sorry, though tier-one ground-level techniques are quite valuable, our Black Emperor Sect still leans more toward Spirit Essence Pills and Imperial Peak Pills." Hearing this, the elder who had spoken sighed in resignation, murmured a few words under his breath, and then settled back into his seat—clearly losing interest in bidding again for the beast's dry corpse. As he sat down, the guests at the VIP section fell silent. Many of them lacked the spirit of bidding with confidence, for the loss of spending a high price on a seemingly useless corpse could indeed be so substantial that it would leave one feeling as though they'd hit the wall. Gazing at the now silent atmosphere, the white-haired elder felt deeply frustrated. A pill of Douling and one of Huaxi—these were far from meeting the Black Emperor Sect's valuation for this undead beast. If they sold it off like this, they’d surely take a loss. Just as the elder was brooding, the seat representing the Magic Flame Valley saw a red-haired elder, after a brief consultation with several senior monks, finally rise slowly under the watchful eyes of countless onlookers. As he stood, he first gave a warm nod toward the area where Xiao Yan was seated, and then addressed the white-haired elder at the auction podium: "The Huaxi pills we possess, even if we have them, we would never bring to the table. However, I do have a mid-tier Earth-level combat technique. Please don’t rush your decision—let me explain its benefits first, and then you can decide." "This combat technique is known as the 'Flame Manipulation Technique.' It is somewhat rigorous, requiring practitioners to have a fire-based cultivation style. While it enables individuals to swiftly master any type of flame and transform their internal combat energy into a non-material, energetic flame, this is not its most distinguished feature. Its true strength lies in the fact that when multiple practitioners of this technique simultaneously perform it, their energetic flames temporarily merge. Once merged, this combined flame transforms into a tangible, physical flame—its power even rivaling that of the extraordinary flames!" Incredible in its power—should Black Emperor Sect secure this combat technique, and if they find suitable cultivators to master it, the fused energy flame they generate might truly rival the rare hetero-flames... The calm words of Fang Yan resonated throughout the auction hall, instantly sparking considerable excitement. Such a rare phenomenon—where a technique can be fused to achieve a ferocity comparable to hetero-flames—had never been heard of before. Most of the attendees were well acquainted with hetero-flames and their formidable power, so the room was filled with continuous waves of admiration and astonishment. This so-called "Flame Mastery Technique" stirred significant excitement in the auction hall, and particularly caused a sudden surge of excitement within Xiao Yan's heart. While he wasn't overly enthusiastic about the vendor's lengthy explanation regarding the fusion of different flames, what truly captured his interest was the single statement—that anyone could swiftly master and control any type of flame. On the auction platform, the white-haired elder who had initially looked disheartened, nodded slightly with a touch of his beard after hearing the marvel of the "Nongyan Technique." "Heh, Master Fang, I suspect you haven't quite finished yet. Though I've been in seclusion for many years, I've still gathered some knowledge about the Magic Flame Valley. While the 'Nongyan Technique' is indeed remarkable, each time the practitioner fuses the energy fire, it inflicts permanent damage—only a few uses may be tolerable, but with repeated applications, the practitioner may eventually perish. Our Black Emperor Sect simply doesn't have the luxury of losing so many strong disciples through such sustained consumption. Therefore, although your technique is commendable, it holds little practical value for our sect." As the white-haired elder hesitated, a soft, elderly laugh suddenly broke through. Then, a golden figure materialized mysteriously within the platform. The crowd turned to see none other than the Master of the Black Emperor Sect, Mo Tianxing. Seeing Mo Tianxing suddenly step forward, the Fangyan was momentarily taken aback, then offered a slightly awkward smile, rubbing his nose. "Since Master Mo has no interest in this combat technique, let's just call it off. In fact, I'm already nervous—what if I spend so much effort only to bring back a corpse that proves utterly useless? Then Master Gu will surely scold me severely." After delivering this remark, laced with subtle irony, Fangyan simply sat back in his chair, clearly no longer intending to bid for the mythical beast's corpse. Hearing the words in the local dialect, Mo Tianxing's brow slightly furrowed, a faint coldness passing through his eyes. Then, with a kind smile, he looked toward Xiao Yan's direction and said, "Friend, we all understand each other. Though there are considerable risks in auctioning this魔兽's dried corpse, if there's something valuable inside, you'll surely make a substantial profit. Therefore, I'm personally stepping in. If you can offer me five Dan of Douling, and four Huangji Dan, then this corpse shall be yours." Mo Tianxing furrowed his brow and said solemnly. "Really, Mo Master, do you think it's that easy to concoct these elixirs?" Xiao Yan sneered and then added, "I won't bargain with you any further. Three Dou Ling Elixirs and two Huang Ji Elixirs—agree, and if not, then it's settled. Honestly, I'm no different from the others; I simply don't have the courage to make such a bold bet. After all, who knows if the beast's body isn't just a pile of dried, rotten meat?"