Chapter 130: Heavenly Net Halberd

The three of them successfully entered the Arrogance Tower, where maids had already arranged rooms for them.

“It seems someone is targeting us,” Luluo said, knitting her delicate brows as soon as they entered the room. Clearly, her keen senses had picked up that Xiao Luo’s attitude was problematic.

Zhou Yuan frowned. They had just arrived and knew no one, so why would anyone target them?

The only ones they had provoked on their journey were members of the Gu family.

But could the Gu family’s influence reach this far?

“The Arrogance Tower is backed by the Sacred City Lord’s Mansion,” Luluo said, shaking her head as if she knew what Zhou Yuan was thinking. “The Gu family likely can’t command them.”

Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly. The Sacred City Lord’s Mansion? Why would they target them?

The three of them thought for a moment but found no answers, so they had to let it go.

“No need to worry too much,” Luluo said, wrinkling her pretty nose. “Although the Sacred City Lord’s Mansion is powerful, they wouldn't dare act recklessly. We aren't without connections either.”

Zhou Yuan nodded.

“I’ll go gather some information and check where the Soul-Nether Fruit and Vermilion Blood Grass are sold,” Luluo said with a cheerful smile, clearly someone who couldn't sit still.

Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao nodded. The Arrogance Tower was currently a melting pot of various individuals, and they preferred to cultivate in their rooms rather than get involved.

So Luluo went out by herself. However, she soon slipped back, her small face alight with excitement.

“I have news!”

Zhou Yuan was surprised. So soon?

Luluo said excitedly, “There’s an auction tonight right here in the Arrogance Tower! They have the Soul-Nether Fruit and Vermilion Blood Grass. Also, elites from all over the Boundless Continent are gathered here, and any treasure, regardless of its origin, can be sold. So there must be plenty of valuable items.”

It seemed she was thrilled by such lively and unusual events.

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan felt a surge of joy. Finally, there was news about the Soul-Nether Fruit and Vermilion Blood Grass.

Once he obtained these two source materials, his Spirit could break through to the late Void Realm, allowing him to cultivate third-grade source patterns. By then, he would no longer fear opponents in the late Heavenly Pass Realm.

Currently, this place was teeming with elites, many of the strongest among them possessing late Heavenly Pass Realm strength. If Zhou Yuan didn't enhance his own combat power, he would surely be at a disadvantage if he encountered them.

“Then we’ll go check out this auction tonight,” Zhou Yuan decided firmly. He absolutely needed to obtain the Soul-Nether Fruit and Vermilion Blood Grass now.

Time flowed, and night began to envelop the colossal Sacred City. Outside the city, it was dark, but inside, lights blazed.

Beneath the Arrogance Tower, a vast basement had been converted into a massive auction house.

At this moment, many elites from various factions poured in. Clearly, many were interested in this auction. After all, the Sacred Vestige was about to open, and everyone wanted to improve their strength as much as possible. Acquiring powerful Source Weapons or Source Treasures here would undoubtedly be of great benefit to them.

Luluo’s reputation was clearly much greater than Zhou Yuan’s, so she easily secured a VIP room in the auction house. From this elevated position, with a transparent glass panel in front, they could overlook the entire venue and clearly see the auction stage.

“In the other VIP rooms, the top elites of our Boundless Continent are probably staying now,” Luluo said with a sly smile directed at Zhou Yuan. “Perhaps Wu Huang is among them.”

Zhou Yuan’s hand, holding a wine cup, paused slightly. He said nothing, but his eyes grew sharper.

He knew that what Luluo said was very likely true.

Zhou Yuan took a small sip of the wine; it was fiery on his tongue. He had a faint feeling that his encounter with Wu Huang might not be far off.

*You’ve lived quite well these past years, haven't you, with my Sacred Dragon's Fortune...*

As Zhou Yuan’s thoughts swirled, a bell suddenly chimed throughout the auction house. The noisy venue instantly fell silent, as all eyes fixed on the auction stage.

Lights brightened on the stage, and then an old figure walked forward. As he appeared, powerful Genesis Qi fluctuations emanated from his body.

This elder was, astonishingly, a formidable expert in the Alpha Origin Realm.

“To send an Alpha Origin Realm expert to host, what a grand gesture,” Zhou Yuan exclaimed in surprise at the sight.

“The Sacred City Lord’s Mansion must be behind this auction,” Luluo said. “And this Alpha Origin Realm expert should also be from the Lord’s Mansion.”

Zhou Yuan nodded.

As they spoke, the elder on the auction stage surveyed the crowd. His ancient voice echoed in everyone’s ears: “Distinguished guests, you have traveled far, so I will dispense with the pleasantries. This auction has been prepared for a long time, and I believe the items within will pique your interest.”

“Let us begin.”

As the elder’s voice fell silent, the atmosphere in the entire auction house solidified. All eyes were fixed on him.

The elder waved his hand. Immediately, more than a dozen burly men, like iron towers, walked out carrying an object. Their steps were heavy, as if they were carrying a mountain.

The elder stretched out his withered hand and lifted the black cloth covering the object. Instantly, a dark heavy halberd appeared in everyone’s sight.

The heavy halberd, several meters long, was covered in patterns. An astonishing aura of slaughter emanated from it, sending shivers down one’s spine. However, to everyone’s regret, some cracks were visible on the halberd.

Clearly, this heavy halberd was a damaged item.

“This is a damaged quasi-Heavenly Source Weapon, named Sky-Net Halberd,” the elder said slowly.

A commotion broke out in the auction house. The auction had started with a quasi-Heavenly Source Weapon! Even though it was damaged, anything that could be called a Heavenly Source Weapon—even a quasi-Heavenly one—was certainly no ordinary item.

“Impressive, starting with a quasi-Heavenly Source Weapon. It seems they want to make a statement,” Zhou Yuan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. One should know that the highest-grade Source Weapon in their entire Great Zhou Dynasty was the Nine-Flame Spear, wielded by his father.

But even that was only a top-grade Profound Source Weapon.

So, even though this quasi-Heavenly Source Weapon was damaged, its power would undoubtedly surpass that of a top-grade Profound Source Weapon, making it a formidable killing tool.

If a late Heavenly Pass Realm expert wielded this halberd, they could even contend with a first-level Alpha Origin Realm expert.

Back then, Su Youwei had instantly killed an Alpha Origin Realm expert using the residual power from the "Yang-Nether Sword" within her. This alone showed the power that Heavenly Source Weapons possessed.

Of course, the grade of the “Yang-Nether Sword” was certainly much higher than that of this “Sky-Net Halberd.”

“The starting bid for this item is five hundred thousand Genesis Crystals,” the elder said, his gaze sweeping across the auction house as his deep voice rang out.

Silence reigned in the auction house for a moment, before being instantly shattered by a chorus of rising and falling bids.

“Six hundred thousand!”

“I bid seven hundred thousand!”

“Eight hundred thousand! Please give this Lu Dameng some face!”

“What is that trash? Never even heard of it! One million!”

In just a few tens of seconds, the price of the Sky-Net Halberd reached one million five hundred thousand.

Zhou Yuan watched the bustling scene, feeling a slight urge to bid. But he finally sighed helplessly, realizing he had no money in his pocket. Only now did he understand how quickly his five hundred thousand Genesis Crystals could be used up.

After the price reached one million five hundred thousand, the number of bidders finally began to dwindle. After several more rounds of fierce bidding, the price stabilized at two million one hundred thousand.

The Sky-Net Halberd was auctioned off for two million one hundred thousand. Immediately, a chorus of disappointed murmurs rose throughout the auction house. Many more gritted their teeth, as no one knew whose hands the Sky-Net Halberd had fallen into.

However, despite the collective regret, the atmosphere in the auction house completely ignited. Countless fervent gazes fixed on the stage.

The first item at this auction was already so significant. It seemed the overall caliber was indeed high. It remained to be seen if even better items would appear later...

Thus, under countless expectant gazes, the auction continued in full swing.