NOVPUB"There’s no need for the Venerable Taoist Falling Clouds to trouble himself over such a trifling matter."
Ji Xuanyi’s expression was dark as he sneered coldly, not heeding Shen Yuan’s words.
If Shen Yuan had spoken these words before, Ji Xuanyi would have taken them somewhat seriously.
But now, with Massacre True Monarch having arrived, Ji Xuanyi, as the Great Yin Crown Prince, held absolute advantage, and Shen Yuan’s words in the current context seemed more like a threat after failure.
Such words, on the contrary, added a touch of scorn to Ji Xuanyi’s eyes.
Shen Yuan merely intended to remind him and did not truly expect Ji Xuanyi to take it to heart.
Lowering his right hand and under the watchful eyes of everyone in the Treasure Drop Pavilion, Shen Yuan slowly returned to 3rd Prince Ji Zhaoyang’s side.
Though the current situation in the field ended with Shen Yuan’s failed intervention, no one therefore looked down upon him.
Injuring Wealth True Monarch and that peculiarly bizarre time-space Divine Skill, all made various factions extremely cautious.
And that was merely a part of Shen Yuan’s demonstrated strength, with no one knowing how powerful he could become if he exerted his full power.
Even with various factions having made arrangements in the All-Worlds Luotian Convention, the presence of such a powerful disruptor inevitably caused some concern.
Ji Xuanyi watched Shen Yuan returning to his original spot, a trace of regret flickering in his eyes.
Truth be told, he would have preferred Shen Yuan to persist in taking action, for then he could have asked Massacre True Monarch to execute Shen Yuan in the name of Great Yin’s laws.
Now that Shen Yuan had backed off, Ji Xuanyi had lost his excuse to strike.
After all, 3rd Prince Ji Zhaoyang was on Shen Yuan’s side, and as part of the Great Yin Imperial Dynasty’s foundation, Massacre True Monarch needed to remain neutral, and it was absolutely impossible for him to readily take sides with the Crown Prince, let alone harm the 3rd Prince on an order.
After all, Ji Xuanyi was only the Crown Prince, not the true heir to the throne.
Glancing at Yu Ke, whose hair was now all white and face aged, Ji Xuanyi’s eyes flashed with disdain.
Previously, he had valued Yu Ke because there was something secretive on Yu Ke that was worth his investment and risk.
In his eyes, Yu Ke’s talent and uniqueness made him a rare find.
However, Yu Ke’s performance in facing Shen Yuan greatly disappointed Ji Xuanyi.
Putting aside the disparity in strength for the moment, it was Yu Ke’s fear that came from deep within his soul when facing Shen Yuan—lacking even the courage to act—that mattered.
The brief confrontation that followed proved that very point, as Yu Ke couldn’t muster the slightest resistance and was easily robbed of a treasured item by Shen Yuan.
Yu Ke’s appearance, aged by several decades, was proof of that.
"That authority token must have been his hidden trump card.
Now that he has lost this trump card and with his spirit broken, he’s nothing but a complete failure."
Thinking this, Ji Xuanyi felt an even stronger disgust.
To save Yu Ke, he had taken quite a risk by opposing Shen Yuan prematurely, which could affect his future plans in the All-Worlds Luotian Convention.
But having just protected Yu Ke, Ji Xuanyi could not turn against him at this moment, as it would undermine the authority he held as the Great Yin Crown Prince.
With a sweep of his long sleeves and a cold snort, Ji Xuanyi’s gaze swept over the various factions present and led his entourage towards the Sky Number 1 private room.
The other factions, seeing this, realized today’s matter was over and entered their respective private rooms.
As for Wealth True Monarch, who had represented the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association earlier, he had vanished at the first sign of Massacre True Monarch’s presence.
Soon, in the upper level of the Treasure Drop Pavilion, only Shen Yuan, 3rd Prince Ji Zhaoyang, and Executive Qian, who was accompanying them, remained.
Executive Qian wiped the profuse sweat from his forehead, the day’s events had been excessively thrilling for a mere executive of the Treasure Drop Mercantile Association.
Now, in the presence of Shen Yuan, who stood beside 3rd Prince Ji Zhaoyang, Executive Qian’s only feeling was one of reverence. 𝓷ℴ𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝒸𝓸𝓶
With a gesture towards the front, toward the Sky Number 2 private room, Executive Qian forced a smile and spoke:
"The auction shall begin shortly, may Venerable Taoist and the 3rd Prince please enter."
Even Executive Qian himself had not noticed that in addressing Shen Yuan and 3rd Prince Ji Zhaoyang, he had subconsciously placed Shen Yuan’s name first.
Under Executive Qian’s guidance, Shen Yuan and 3rd Prince Ji Zhaoyang stepped into the Sky Number 2 private room.
The lavish private room was carved entirely from a massive supreme-grade spirit crystal, its interior rich with Spirit Energy, and all kinds of rare treasures were used as decorations within the room.
Above the private room was not the clear sky of the outside world, but rather a profound night sky as if reflecting a star-filled scene.
"The auction is about to start, I need to go arrange some specific matters. Venerable Taoist and the 3rd Prince, please feel free to make any requests. The Treasure Drop Mercantile Association will do everything possible to meet both of your needs," he said as he respectfully backed out the door.
As the door to the private room slowly closed, the Formation inside quietly activated, and the night sky spread out across the ceiling.
Shen Yuan felt as if the entire private room had turned into a star wandering through the night sky, moving among countless other stars.
Suddenly, a point of light appeared before Shen Yuan.
In the empty space outside the private room, a piece of land emerged, with a beautiful red-dressed woman standing in the center of the land.
Behind the beautiful woman, a colossal and meticulously crafted black mountain stood solemnly, resembling the impressive Black Tiger Mountain Lord.
Gazing directly at Black Tiger Mountain Lord, an indescribable sense of oppression descended upon everyone at once, as if a supreme deity was looking down upon all beings through Black Tiger Mountain Lord.
