NOVPUBAs the All-Worlds Luotian Convention drew near, the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association had already arrived in the Imperial Capital well in advance to promote the grand auction event that spanned multiple realms.
In the promotions by the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association, the treasures available at this auction were said to come from three Greater Thousand Worlds and hundreds of Middle Thousand Worlds, with a degree of preciousness that was unparalleled in history.
There were not only Taoist artifacts and Class 8 spirit objects, which were rarely seen, but also ownerless immortal artifacts, defeated sects’ heirlooms, among other treasures, including a hitherto uncultivated Earthly Destroyer Divine Power.
Such treasures, even if placed in the Upper World, would be enough to draw the attention of the immortals and the gods.
Even the famed Warrior God of Wealth from the Upper World had personally descended a Black Tiger Mystical Image to preside over the auction to prevent any accidents.
Shen Yuan had been intending to purchase the Earthly Destroyer Divine Power Cultivation Method, and coincidentally, he encountered the auction, naturally not wishing to miss it.
Especially since there was an Earthly Destroyer Divine Power at the auction, if he could secure it, it would mean that Shen Yuan’s Great Tao Manifestation could further transform, and he might not be content with just the transformation of twelve Earthly Destroyer Divine Powers.
So, Shen Yuan had his servants from the Prince’s Mansion inform him in advance, long before the news of the auction spread, and today happened to be the opening day of the auction.
After emerging from several days in seclusion in his courtyard, Shen Yuan was about to head to the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association when he suddenly encountered Ji Zhaoyang also appearing in front of the gates of the Prince’s Mansion.
Shen Yuan was somewhat surprised; these past days, Ji Zhaoyang had been busy planning for the All-Worlds Luotian Convention.
This Great Yin 3rd Prince, on the surface, relied on Shen Yuan, yet seemingly had other plans in secret.
However, Shen Yuan did not bother with these matters. Ji Zhaoyang had the ability to protect himself and could spare some concerns during the All-Worlds Luotian Convention.
"Is the Third Prince also planning to attend the auction event at the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association?"
Ji Zhaoyang replied with a bright laugh,
"These past few days, I’ve been deep in thought, and given the notable reputation of the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association, with its countless rare and exotic treasures, I’ve been keen on experiencing it for myself."
Shen Yuan gave Ji Zhaoyang a meaningful look but did not give any response.
Ji Zhaoyang’s expression stiffened, and then with an awkward smile, he said,
"Actually, in addition to experiencing the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association, I’ve heard that the Crown Prince is also participating in this auction, seemingly determined to obtain a particular auction item."
For Ji Zhaoyang, what the auction item was didn’t matter, but understanding the intentions of the Great Yin Crown Prince was very important.
The contest for the position of heir to the throne by the two powerful princes had reached a critical stage, and any move by the other party could potentially spark an incident.
Shen Yuan, though, was nonchalant and simply responded quietly,
"Then let’s go together."
"Together, let’s go!"
The two left the Prince’s Mansion where a carriage had already been prepared outside.
Above the carriage, a bright yellow canopy embedded with three hundred and sixty-five purified gems, and the body of the carriage was forged from Jade Dragon Bone, emanating a faint aura of True Dragon majesty.
In front of the carriage, three pure-blood Black Jade Qilins led the way, each with the cultivation of a Spirit Refining True Being. With every step, the winds and clouds gathered around, accompanied by extraordinary phenomena.
Shen Yuan and Ji Zhaoyang boarded the carriage, and the Black Jade Qilins let out a resounding roar as they took large strides into the firmament.
The surrounding clouds quickly retreated as the Black Jade Qilins ascended into the cloud firmament, and amidst the vast sea of clouds, they finally beheld the true face of the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association.
It was a massive golden structure, a huge ship high above the outer capital city, seeming like a mystical mountain hidden within the clouds, a grotto heavens sacred ground from myths.
Countless pathways stretched across the ship, weaving a massive three-dimensional web, with millions of people moving back and forth within it.
Numerous cultivators flocked from around the cloud sea, all to board that ship.
Within the carriage, Ji Zhaoyang commented with his usual composure,
"The Void Immortal Ferry possesses the ability to traverse the void and shuttle between worlds, and each of the great grotto heavens sacred grounds in the Primal Chaos Realm has retained Void Immortal Ferries.
However, a Void Immortal Ferry like the Treasure Drop Ship, able to gather millions and span worlds, is rare across all realms.
It is said that this ferry was forged by an immortal from the Celestial Works Division at the behest of the Warrior God of Wealth, with the blessing of the current celestial deity, naturally capable of avoiding large void storms and traversing worlds.
It is precisely because of this Treasure Drop Ship that the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association’s commerce spans ten directions across all realms, commanding respect from even the overlords of all worlds."
After a slight pause, Ji Zhaoyang added with pride,
"Of course, the Great Yin Imperial Dynasty is not among them."
In Ji Zhaoyang’s eyes, even with its special aspects, the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association should bow down before the Great Yin’s Mortal Emperor.
Shen Yuan was indifferent to Ji Zhaoyang’s proud posture, as the three pure-blood Black Jade Qilins had already reached the Void Immortal Ferry.
The cultivators coming and going on the Void Immortal Ferry took notice when they saw the Black Jade Qilin-drawn carriage, their hearts filled with awe; within the entire Imperial Capital, few could ride such a carriage.
And without exception, these individuals were powerful members of the Great Yin Imperial Family.
As messages about the arrival of the Black Jade Qilin-drawn carriage spread in all directions, Shen Yuan’s carriage had already reached the uppermost level of the Void Immortal Ferry, below the glistening, golden Treasure House.
This Treasure House was completely forged from gold, its top bearing a huge coin-shaped emblem with numerous complex array patterns embedded within it.
It is said that this coin was fashioned after a Half-Step Boundary Opening Treasure, the Treasure Drop gold coin, able to borrow a trace of the coin’s great Tao’s power, and it was the reliance of the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association’s domination across all realms.
The carriage slowly stopped before the grand entrance, drawing the attention of onlookers from all directions.
