"Now, let us begin the auction of the first item at this spatial trade fair..." Within the warped spatial walls, the old Master Bao swept his hand through the air before him, and instantly, a pair of pale, bone-white wings materialized into view. A faint rumble of wind and thunder could be heard within the ancient wings. "Phoenix wings?" Gazing at these wings, somewhat familiar to him, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned. His expression then turned peculiar. He had always heard that the Celestial Phoenix Clan placed immense value on the bodies and bloodlines of its members—anyone who dared to privately appropriate such assets would inevitably face a full-scale assault from the Clan. Thus, he had always assumed that the only one possessing such phoenix wings was himself. Yet here, at the very first item of this spatial trade fair, such a rare treasure was being offered. "Hey, it seems the Tian Yao Phoenix clan has faced quite a few behind-the-scenes plots—no wonder, really. The Tian Yao Phoenix is truly a treasure trove; it's only natural that someone would want to make a move on them..." Xiao Yan murmured to himself, a touch of satisfaction in his tone. Yet he was well aware that among all the gatherings, only this so-called Spatial Trading Forum had the courage to auction off a Phoenix Wing on the spot. "The Phoenix Wing, the wing of the Tian Yao Phoenix—everyone here should know just how rare this is. If crafted into a flight-based combat technique, it would make one utterly unmatched in speed among peers, a true essential for anyone seeking to escape danger or survive in battle..." The Elder of the Treasure Mountain smiled warmly, speaking with confidence that wouldn't offend the Tian Yao Phoenix clan. "The owner of this Phoenix Wing wishes to exchange it for a Grade-8 medicinal pill that has endured four stages of Dan Lightning. After evaluation, we believe the Phoenix Wing is worth this price. So, if any of you are interested, please go ahead and make your offer." As the old master from Baoshan finished speaking, the hall fell once again into quiet. Xiao Yan folded his hands over his chest, leaning back against the chair, observing the gathered guests with keen interest. As a bearer of the Phoenix Wings, he naturally understood their advantages—having used them on several occasions to escape the grasp of opponents far stronger than himself. Yet, once he possessed them, he had no intention of pursuing them further. The hall remained silent, with no one speaking, and the old master from Baoshan remained undisturbed, smiling calmly. This quiet lasted for approximately five minutes before a hoarse voice finally broke through: "I take it." Xiao Yan turned his gaze toward the direction of the voice and saw a figure wrapped entirely in a cloak casually tossing a jade bottle toward the old master. Receiving the jade bottle, the old Baoshan opened the lid and glanced inside, then smiled, before turning his gaze toward the surrounding crowd and said, "Is there anyone else willing to offer a higher price than this one?" Silence fell throughout the area, with no one speaking. Baoshan老人 was not surprised—after all, the original owner of the phoenix wing had only reached the level of a six-star battle sovereign. Securing a fourth-color thunder essence eighth-grade pill was already a commendable achievement. Any further increase would likely see no competition, as the value simply wasn't there. Seeing no one respond, Baoshan smiled and lightly snapped his fingers. Instantly, the phoenix wing soared directly toward the first bidder, who swiftly seized it and placed it into his storage talisman. The transaction was simple—both parties exchanged goods of equal value. "This is different from a regular auction. Unless there's a special reason, most people would typically walk away when the items offered greatly exceed what they're actually interested in—after all, these people aren't exactly the kind of easy targets." The Elder of the Herbs spoke softly. Xiao Yan nodded in agreement. It wasn't uncommon for someone here to present a premium eighth-grade pill with more than one four-color Thunder Pill, yet only one person had placed a bid earlier. While the allure of the Phoenix Wings might have been somewhat lacking, this also demonstrated the composure and restraint of these attendees. "Heh, today's second item for auction..." After completing the first transaction, the Elder of the Treasure Mountain smiled, and once again a scroll appeared before him—golden in hue, faintly glowing. "The Golden Jade Body technique is a heavenly-tier combat skill created over a thousand years ago by the Jade Saint. When perfected, the practitioner's body becomes as solid and unyielding as a diamond—incapable of being broken or destroyed—capable of shattering heaven with a single punch and splitting the earth with a single step. It is a powerful combat technique that seamlessly integrates both offense and defense." Hearing the elder Baoshan's explanation, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with astonishment. Though the Golden Jade Body technique sounded somewhat similar to physical cultivation methods, its achievement of heavenly-tier status surely implied formidable strength. "The owner of this technique wishes to exchange it for a heavenly-tier, entry-level water-based cultivation scripture. Of course, if a corresponding pill is offered, the exchange would also be acceptable," smiled Elder Baoshan. Within the hall, several people showed clear interest in the combat technique. Soon after Elder Baoshan finished speaking, one person tossed a pale blue scroll into the air, which ultimately landed in his hands. Bao Shan elder took the scroll, unfolded it and glanced at it, then raised his head to look around. Before he could speak, two more figures launched scrolls toward him. Within less than two minutes, four scrolls had appeared in his hands—clearly, four individuals had simultaneously taken notice of this Jading Lustrous Body. Staring at the scrolls in the old man from Baoshan's hands, Xiao Yan couldn't help but silently sigh. Just how long had it been since the rare, heavenly-tier techniques first began appearing in such numbers—so many of them, so soon? Even he found himself deeply moved by this development. Indeed, only when one reaches a certain level can one begin to encounter truly different things. He remembered back when, for a single heavenly-tier foundational combat technique, he had fought and struggled tirelessly, only to finally secure it by sheer luck. "Hmm..." Upon seeing the techniques not chosen, the three also emitted a slightly displeased hum, clearly showing their mild irritation. Yet the old master of the treasure mountain paid them no heed, continuing with the proceedings of the transaction. As the auction progressed, the items presented grew increasingly diverse—from combat techniques and cultivation manuals to medicinal pills and rare materials, from weapons to medicinal cauldrons. Yet, while each item would have stirred significant excitement in the outside world, here, they seemed to fall short of causing much astonishment. However, although these auctioned items were rare, Xiao Yan never purchased any of them, except when a scroll titled "The Celestial Yin Toxic Canon" appeared midway through the auction. At that moment, he used two five-color Dan Lightning pills—eight-grade Dan medicines—to help the young physician secure it. After that, he never bought anything else. The reason was twofold: first, the items required rather stringent exchange conditions, and second, he simply did not feel they were absolutely essential. Though he hadn't managed to secure any items himself, the array of rare and extraordinary goods on display had truly broadened Xiao Yan's horizons. At this point, he finally understood why so many top-tier强者 were eagerly drawn to this spatial trading event—the items being exchanged were indeed world-class rarities. As one after another of these exceptionally rare items completed their transactions, the atmosphere within the hall grew increasingly vibrant. Numerous pairs of eyes, gleaming beneath their cloaks, were fixed intently on the elderly figure at the center of the hall. However, what slightly puzzled Xiao Yan was the absence of the fragmentary map related to Jinglian Demon Fire—despite its significance, it had yet to appear. Yet at the very moment this ancient parchment appeared, Xiao Yan, who had already grown slightly impatient, suddenly lifted his head, his gaze fixed firmly on the ancient, fragmented map. His breath, previously steady beneath his cloak, grew noticeably heavier. This map he was extremely familiar with—indeed, he had been searching for it for over a decade to find it. The Jinglian Demon Flame ranks third on the Unusual Flame List—a rare type of unusual flame that exists almost solely in legend, even figures like Yao Lao have never personally witnessed. And as for the power of such top-tier unusual flames, everyone present is well aware. It is a true force capable of annihilating heaven and earth, as if it no longer lies within human control. Whoever can obtain and master this flame would likely find only a handful of individuals across the Qi Continent capable of matching them—because it embodies the very essence of ultimate destruction!