Chapter 798: God City Exchange

Conventionally, at this type of auction, even without explicit trading restrictions, if only ten items are available and five buyers are attending, each party typically selects two or three items on average. This ensures a satisfactory outcome for everyone!

However, for Xu Yang, there is no such thing as a win-win situation. What he wants is absolute dominance, allowing no one to challenge him. Those who dare to compete with the Sacred Flame Alliance will be marked and categorized. In the future, once on the battlefield, the Sacred Flame Sect will surely deliver devastating blows to these opposing forces. This is Xu Yang's philosophy of unparalleled supremacy. In simple terms, it's one principle: "Pave your own path, leaving no road for other alliances!"

Five days later, at the main city gate of the Divine Capital Alliance.

This time, Xu Yang did not bring many people. Besides the Five Great Heavenly Kings, he only brought two thousand Golden Armored Warriors. These Golden Armored Warriors are among the Sacred Flame Sect's first batch of original members. Almost every one of them possesses the cultivation foundation of the Supreme Purity Primordial Qi Path, and their combined combat strength is formidable.

However, none of this was the most crucial. When Xu Yang's two-thousand-strong team appeared, uniformly riding ancient exotic beasts from Golden Lion Valley, they immediately became the focal point for tens of thousands of prominent figures from various factions within the Divine Capital Alliance. Even the entire leadership team of the alliance was startled.

"Reporting to the Leader, a group has arrived outside the city, appearing to be a merchant caravan from the Sacred Flame Alliance. Their presence is very strong, and they have already caused a certain degree of commotion both inside and outside the area. Would the Leader like to personally go out and meet them?" A commander entered the main hall of the Divine Alliance and reported this news.

However, before the high-ranking Leader could speak, the white-haired elder sitting below, clad in a golden magic robe, revealed a hint of disdain on his face.

"The Sacred Flame Alliance? How is it I've never heard that name before?"

"Grand Priest, you might not be aware. This Sacred Flame Alliance is actually the former Anping Alliance; they've simply changed their name. According to unofficial reports, the alliance underwent internal changes some time ago, and the leadership position of the Anping Prefecture faction was shaken. Now, leading this completely new Sacred Flame Alliance is a fellow named A Yang. His specific identity isn't entirely clear, but it seems he has some connection with Yun San from Changle Prefecture."

The Divine Capital Alliance Leader's eyebrows subtly rose. "Yun San, isn't he a descendant of the royal family? He was once a renowned prodigy in Yingzhou, but unfortunately, he was later expelled from the center of power. It's said that he's been so suppressed over the years that he's a shadow of his former self. His sudden rise now must have a reason. Let's go and see what the fuss is about."

As soon as the Divine Capital Alliance Leader finished speaking, he immediately led the several powerful figures around him, including the one called the Grand Priest, flying out of the Divine Capital Headquarters one after another. They hovered outside the city gate and quickly took in the imposing sight of Xu Yang's two-thousand-strong contingent.

"Heh heh, uniformly equipped with exotic beast mounts. The strength of this team is truly not to be underestimated!"

As soon as the Grand Priest uttered these words, they naturally took on a different meaning in the ears of the Divine Capital Alliance Leader. Without a doubt, this was the Grand Priest's way of cautioning the Divine Alliance Leader. After all, they were one of the top three alliances in the entire Northern Region, and allowing an alliance that was originally lower-ranked to develop so rapidly was not a good thing.

"Heh heh, our Divine Capital Auction House, though not the largest auction house in the Northern Region, is widely recognized as the fairest. Every transaction conducted here is absolutely guaranteed in quality and quantity. Furthermore, we never categorize buyers of equipment based on their status. As long as they offer sufficient funds, they can naturally acquire their desired items here. This team, I presume, has come here to assert their authority. I'm curious to see how much they'll spend at the auction house."

It must be said, the Divine Capital Alliance Leader possessed a certain foresight and magnanimity. He didn't immediately devise schemes or plots to target Xu Yang's faction. Rising into the air, he quickly, along with the Grand Priest and a few others, approached Xu Yang's arriving contingent head-on.

Meanwhile, on both sides of this grand boulevard, representatives from various alliances comprising the Divine Capital had already gathered in great numbers.

"Leader, quickly look! This is the Sacred Flame Alliance's current lineup!"

"Heh heh, they're nothing more than a bunch of clowns. No matter how impressive their attire, it's all in vain if their strength is insufficient."

"I don't quite agree. An alliance emerging out of nowhere in just a few months must have a hidden reason. Either a very powerful younger generation has appeared, or they've received significant compensation and improvement in terms of supplies and resources. Otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible to build such a formidable force in such a short time! In any case, this force called the Sacred Flame Alliance will definitely warrant our close attention from now on."

Representatives from the various alliances on both sides whispered among themselves. Clearly, they each had their own opinions on the appearance of Xu Yang's faction.

Soon, Xu Yang dismounted his beast and approached Alta, the War God and Leader of the Divine Capital Alliance.

"A Yang, the Grand General of the Sacred Flame Alliance! I've long heard of your reputation; I simply never had the chance to meet you. Today, upon meeting you, your demeanor is truly extraordinary."

It was a typical formal pleasantry. Uttered by Alta, the Divine Capital Alliance Leader, it conveyed a sense of amiability rather than sharp assertiveness. However, in Xu Yang's eyes, these superficial gestures were nothing more than that. He would absolutely not, in this kind of environment, establish any friendly relations with external alliance forces.

After all, his visit this time had only two objectives. First, to assert dominance and further expand the influence of the Sacred Flame Alliance. The more flamboyant it was, the more Xu Yang liked it! The second objective was naturally to massively acquire high-quality equipment from the auction. Besides that, he had no interest in anything else.

"There's no need to be so polite, Your Excellency Alta. We are merely an ordinary merchant caravan. Our sole purpose in coming this time is to purchase goods; we have no other objectives."

With a single sentence from Xu Yang, he directly shut down any further polite formalities between the two parties. For a moment, the Divine Capital Leader in front of him didn't know what else to say; he could only nod with a smile.

"In that case, please take your seats. The auction is about to begin. Representatives from all major alliances have largely arrived, so let's not delay anyone's time any further."

Soon, the auction officially began. The three to four hundred individuals seated in the core area of the auction were all prominent figures and caravan representatives from the major alliances of the Northern Region, with full authority over what to buy and how much to spend. At large-scale auctions like this, there is generally an unwritten rule: the rarer, exclusive treasures are showcased in the initial segments, while bulk quantities of equipment, armor, and similar supplies are reserved for later. This is because, compared to individual items, the equipment and provisions that can replenish the various sales rooms are often more sought after.