Cultivation: Starting with Farming in the Spiritual Pivot Grotto

Chapter 47 Heavenly Palaces, A Riot of Treasures

The spiritual energy in the entire Forget-Worry Abode gradually calmed down and returned to stability.

"The ten-thousand-foot immortal staircase—I, Li Ya, have taken another step forward!"

Li Ya had anticipated that this breakthrough would not be favored by the immortals, since he had used the essence of demonic energy techniques. He just didn't know if he would have the chance to go to the Southern Wilderness Continent and gain the favor of the demonic path in the future.

Within the Qi Sea, the natal essence lies dormant, pure and flawless, flowing gently and smoothly.

This wisp of essence is the product of the fusion of blood and true energy. No wonder those magical treasures that have been refined over a long period of time can develop sentience; they are precisely those that have been nurtured and refined with this life essence.

Li Ya clenched his fist, and soft cracking sounds came from his joints. He then thrust it forward with a sudden burst of energy, accompanied by a loud bang.

Now, with abundant Qi and blood and a complete mind, a feeling of being in complete control arises in my heart. Changing to a new realm is like changing to a new world.

Li Ya straightened his robes, pushed open the door, and went downstairs. A gentle breeze brushed his face, carrying the rich aroma of wine.

Shen Wuhuo stood with his hands behind his back in the courtyard, his previous nonchalance gone, and his eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

"Excellent, your foundation is solid and full!"

Senior Brother Lingji and Senior Sister Qin also stood up to offer their congratulations.

"Junior Brother's vital essence has been replenished, his five internal organs have been nourished, and he has made another step forward on his path of cultivation!"

Li Ya felt no pride whatsoever as he descended the stairs and bowed respectfully.

"I have fulfilled my mission!"

Xie Daoyun simply nodded slightly and said nothing more.

Shen Wu Huo couldn't help but say, "You've just entered the fourth level, your vital essence is newly formed, and your internal organs still need nurturing."

"The auction is tomorrow. I'll find you some spiritual items that can nourish and strengthen your internal organs."

Upon hearing this, Li Ya quickly expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you very much, senior!"

……

The next day, as dawn broke, the sky was clear and blue.

"Clang! Clang!"

Three bells rang out, resounding throughout heaven and earth. Streams of spiritual light flashed in the air and shot towards Tianquefang, where this auction was to be held.

With a deafening roar, Li Ya felt a jolt beneath his feet.

Immediately, all thirty-six wards changed their positions, and Tianque Ward, which was not usually open, slowly rose up.

A massive, illusory chain shot from Tianquefang toward the sky and landed in the void.

In an instant, the chains slowly straightened, pulling Tianquefang into the sky.

Tianquefang blocked out the sky and the sun, and its shadow immediately enveloped the area below.

All that could be seen was the base of Tianquefang, which was made up of huge, dark-colored bricks that were inlaid together.

In the center of the base, there is an inverted spirit pool, hundreds of feet long, with dense array formations faintly visible in the pool.

The array's structure resembled the roots of a giant tree, intricate and intertwined. Li Ya felt dizzy after only a short while of looking at it.

"Is that a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

"That's right!"

Three Foundation Establishment cultivators flew out from Tianquefang, their hands forming hand seals, and countless spiritual incantations emerged from behind their heads, striking into Tianquefang.

Suddenly, bursts of light lit up the spirit pool, and cloud-like and thunderous runes converged into a torrent, intertwining with each other. Countless bolts of lightning appeared and disappeared, transforming into thunder pythons that swam in the pool.

At this point, Tianquefang was firmly anchored high in the sky.

Upon seeing this, Shen Wuhuo took out a golden invitation card, and instantly a beam of spiritual light enveloped everyone.

Li Ya felt a sudden lightness in his body, and when the spiritual light dissipated, everyone was already in Tianquefang.

The interior was extremely magnificent and opulent, with glazed tiles, white jade bricks, pavilions, towers, carved beams and painted rafters, and arched bridges connecting the palaces and buildings.

At this moment, a luxurious car stopped in front of them, waiting for them to get in.

The monk driving the carriage bowed and asked, "Where do you wish to go, Your Excellency?"

"Ninety-one characters from the character '甲'!"

After the group boarded the vehicle, the driving cultivator controlled a spirit bird, which dragged the vehicle towards Palace No. 91 (甲字九十一宫).

Li Ya stuck his head out and saw auspicious clouds surging beneath the carriage, which explained why it wasn't bumpy at all.

Palace No. 91 (甲字九十一) is not large, but it is more than enough for a few people.

On the palace altar, fine wines, delicacies, and a variety of dishes were already prepared.

"The Dugu family's spending is way too extravagant! How much money must they have spent!"

Li Ya was shocked by the wealth and power of the Dugu family, but his master rarely spoke up:

"Disciple, you underestimate the Dugu family. These things are nothing. They will make a fortune just from the commission of an auction."

Shen Wu Huo casually found a place to sit down.

"Eat whatever you want here. If they don't have it, just ask them to bring it. Don't rush. Take any leftovers with you."

"Excellent!"

The crowd relaxed and each found a spot to slump down in the main hall.

Li Ya was genuinely curious about the strength of the Dugu family. If they didn't have powerful cultivators overseeing them, wouldn't it be like a child holding a treasure in a bustling market, loudly hawking it?

"Senior, what is the cultivation level of this Dugu family patriarch?"

Shen Wu Huo took a sip of the drink and said disdainfully, "This is stuff women drink!"

He then said, "You mean that Dugu Yifang?"

"How high can someone's cultivation level be if he's obsessed with gold and silver all day long? His Foundation Establishment cultivation level was only achieved by his ancestor, who spent a lot of effort to force him to achieve it."

"However, his ancestor was indeed one of the top sword cultivators. In his youth, he slaughtered a generation of aquatic geniuses at the Fishing Platform in the East China Sea."

"It has been a century since they last made a move."

After he finished speaking, a water curtain rose from the main hall, reflecting the various meeting places.

Each person looked towards the venue that interested them, according to their own preferences.

Li Ya was looking at a treasure appraisal venue.

According to the catalog, the event was hosted by a renowned expert in appraising antiques.

In this appraisal, the owner of the item doesn't need to show up. If it's identified as a good item, the owner can choose to auction it on the spot or pay the fee and leave.

As for the cost, it depends on the value of the item; those who come here for appraisal are not short of money.

However, in terms of liveliness, it naturally cannot compare to the first few places, with the central meeting place being the most lively.

A short while later, a dazzling firework rose into the sky.

A big deal has been struck; all that can be heard is someone loudly proclaiming it.

"The Lushan Sword Sect has obtained a bushel of Western Geng Metal!"

"The sword's appearance at Mount Lu astounds the world! Congratulations to the Mount Lu Sword Sect, which will soon acquire another immortal sword!"

After speaking, the jade chime rang out, its clear sound echoing for a long time, signaling the end of this round.

Then a long sword floated into the air.

"The Dharma Sword Awakening of Insects is one foot and five inches long. It is forged from cold iron from the bottom of the North Sea. The newly forged sword is named Lianfeng. There are a total of 13,000 swords."

At the same time, a maid brought over the same magic sword. Li Ya took the magic sword and flicked it with his fingertips.

"Ding!"

A melodious sword cry rang out, true energy was poured in, and a chilling light appeared on the sword.

Then Li Ya opened the book and realized that this weapon was not for cultivators, but a standard weapon issued to Dao soldiers.

Although the Central Continent is a peaceful and tranquil place, it is surrounded by the Northern Ocean on all four sides and has a deep-seated grudge against the aquatic tribes. After all, cultivators cannot be used as soldiers in an army.

Thus, the Daoist soldier system came into being. Each sect of Daoist soldiers practiced special methods, not seeking immortality, but only killing.

When they gather together, their techniques are linked, and their power varies depending on their numbers.

After the message was circulated among everyone, the maidservant left the main hall with the magic sword.

A moment later, someone placed a bid, and the bid amount appeared on the water screen.

However, the names of the bidders are not displayed; only the bid amount is shown.

This method is indeed good, as it avoids conflict among the people and damages their public relationships.