Chapter 819 - 817: Undercurrents Surging, The Method of Refinement

For exclusive access to 500+ advanced Chapters and more, visit my Ko-fi page and support the journey:

ko-fi.com/laoyao95

Laoyao with L yeahh..thanks for the support.

or Support me at patreon for 500+ advanced Chapters :

/YaoIk

**

With the sudden intervention of the woman in the white dress, the entire auction hall fell into chaos.

Four hundred and fifty million Supreme Spirit Liquid—such an astronomical number was beyond what even the top-tier forces present could easily produce. Yet, this mysterious woman had casually called out such a bid.

Instantly, doubts arose.

On the other side of the auction hall, Thunder King finally snapped out of his shock and immediately locked onto the direction of the mysterious woman.

Upon seeing her delicate features and ethereal temperament, his eyes flashed with unconcealed amazement, which quickly turned into intense greed and desire.

"Miss, are you truly bidding four hundred and fifty million Supreme Spirit Liquid? This is not child’s play—once you make an offer, there is no taking it back," Thunder King said, suppressing his covetous expression.

"I do not wish to repeat myself," the woman in white responded softly, her voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable authority.

Being refuted in front of everyone, Thunder King’s expression darkened slightly as he coldly said, "Miss, you had better not bite off more than you can chew. Four hundred and fifty million Supreme Spirit Liquid—can you really produce it...?"

Before his words could fully land, he was abruptly cut off. His gaze turned vacant as he stared at the scene before him—the mysterious woman in white had suddenly raised her delicate hand.

A jade bottle flew out, tilting slightly, and immediately, a deafening roar echoed through the hall. Countless rivers surged forth, flooding the air with boundless spiritual energy, instantly filling the entire auction hall.

Everyone was left dumbfounded as they gazed at the rivers swirling in the air. With their discerning eyes, they could tell that these rivers were composed entirely of Supreme Spirit Liquid, and not just ordinary ones—its quality was evidently quite high.

Given the seemingly endless stream flowing from the jade bottle, no one could doubt any longer that this woman, who appeared as gentle as water, was indeed capable of producing four hundred and fifty million Supreme Spirit Liquid.

Xuan Ya and the others also had grave expressions on their faces. They cast a deep look at the woman in white—anyone who could carry such an immense amount of Supreme Spirit Liquid on them was certainly no ordinary figure.

After all, not just any faction could so effortlessly bring forth such wealth.

The rivers of spiritual energy continued to flow, until the woman in white waved her hand again, and the jade bottle reabsorbed all of the Supreme Spirit Liquid. She then cast an indifferent glance at the dumbstruck Thunder King and softly asked, "Do you still have an issue with my bid?"

The woman in white looked at Thunder King’s now unsightly expression and added, "Of course, you can always bid higher. This is all the Supreme Spirit Liquid I have—if you raise the price, I will have no choice but to back down."

Thunder King’s face turned ashen. This woman had raised the bid by another hundred million without hesitation—this wasn’t mere water she was throwing around, but a hundred million Supreme Spirit Liquid!

Facing such an exorbitant bid, even if his older brother were here, he would have hesitated. The Thunder God Palace indeed had a deep foundation, but no matter how deep, it couldn’t withstand such reckless spending.

Everyone’s gazes were fixated on Thunder King, many of them filled with amusement. Earlier, he had attempted to suppress others with his wealth, but now, he had encountered someone even more extravagant, leaving him unable to place another bid.

Under those scrutinizing gazes, Thunder King seethed with anger. He wanted to retaliate fiercely, but considering the terrifying price and the consequences that would follow, he ultimately had to sit back down, his fists clenched tightly, making a creaking sound.

Mo Yu, who had been watching the woman in white, raised an eyebrow slightly. Carrying four to five hundred million Supreme Spirit Liquid on her—calling her rich was an understatement. She was practically a walking bank.

Even if he were to dig through the entirety of Thunder Prison, he likely wouldn’t be able to scrounge up four to five hundred million Supreme Spirit Liquid. Thus, Mo Yu decisively chose to withdraw from the competition. After all, he already possessed a Silver Tower, so his need for another was not urgent.

However, he was now quite curious about the identity of this mysterious woman. To possess such extravagant wealth, she was certainly from one of the superpowers of the Great Thousand World.

But the Great Thousand World was full of powerful factions—exactly which force did she belong to?

"Ahem... This young lady has bid four hundred and fifty million. Does anyone wish to offer more?" On the auction stage, Wang Yan looked around and asked loudly.

His question, however, was met with expressions as if he were a fool. Four hundred and fifty million—even Thunder King had retreated. Who else would dare step forward?

Seeing this, Wang Yan felt slightly awkward and quickly announced, "Since there are no further bids, this Silver Tower belongs to this young lady!"

With a wave of his hand, attendants carried the Silver Tower toward the woman in white. Naturally, for security reasons, dozens of guards followed.

However, everything proceeded smoothly. After verifying the massive amount of Supreme Spirit Liquid, Wang Yan, still slightly trembling, respectfully handed the silver tower over to the woman in white.

The woman in white casually accepted it, examined it briefly, and then stored it into the spatial bracelet on her wrist before turning to leave.

Mo Yu did not rashly approach her but instead completed the transaction for his earlier bid on the remnant blueprint of the puppet beast before quietly leaving with Feng Di and the others.

Meanwhile, up in the private booths, Thunder King’s eyes remained dark as he watched the woman in white depart. After a moment, he turned his head slightly and said expressionlessly, "Find out who that woman is."

"Also, keep an eye on her."

"No one takes something from me that easily."

The auction in East Gang City eventually came to an end. However, even after it concluded, the entire city was still in turmoil.

Many factions were shocked by the final price of four hundred and fifty million Supreme Spirit Liquid, and they were all filled with speculation about the identity of the woman who had offered such a staggering sum.

However, despite the auction’s conclusion, those with keen intuition knew that the matter of the Silver Tower would not simply fade away.

The artifact was simply too eye-catching, and with so many powerful figures gathered in East Gang City, including many opportunists, it was hard to say if the mysterious woman was truly its rightful owner yet.

Though she could casually produce four hundred and fifty million Supreme Spirit Liquid, proving that her background was formidable, East Gang City was filled with desperate outlaws. Murder and robbery were not uncommon in the Great Thousand World.

Moreover, she appeared to be alone, which made her an even easier target.

Thus, when various forces learned that the Silver Tower had fallen into the hands of a lone mysterious woman, instead of being disappointed, they became restless with anticipation.

They could already foresee a fierce struggle unfolding. Once chaos erupted, they might just have the chance to seize the token themselves.

And even if her faction sought revenge later, they could not possibly exterminate every single one of them...

Thus, beneath the turbulent and chaotic East Gang City, undercurrents surged like a brewing storm.

...

In a secluded courtyard within East Gang City, the doors were tightly shut, and countless experts from Thunder Prison lurked in the shadows, ever vigilant against trespassers.

Mo Yu stood in the courtyard, gazing at the sky beyond with a faint smile. "I imagine East Gang City must be quite lively right now."

Behind him, the Wind Emperor nodded and said, "According to the intelligence, quite a few forces are secretly eyeing that mysterious woman, waiting for the right moment to strike and seize the Silver Tower."

As he spoke, the Wind Emperor’s eyes flickered slightly, and he suggested, "Prison Lord, should we also keep an eye on that mysterious woman? Perhaps we could take advantage of the chaos and reap the spoils."

Mo Yu’s eyes narrowed slightly at these words but soon shook his head. "No need. I suspect that woman is no simple character. She wouldn’t be so easy to deal with. After all, anyone who can roam the Great Thousand World alone is far from weak."

"Moreover, never underestimate the methods of those supreme forces. Even if we were lucky enough to succeed, should the power behind that woman seek retribution, I fear the entire Heavenly Thunder Continent wouldn’t be able to withstand the consequences."

Mo Yu knew well the terror of the Great Thousand World’s top-tier factions. If they so wished, even sending a single Immortal Heavenly Supreme could annihilate the Heavenly Thunder Continent entirely.

It was laughable how some forces still believed in the idea of ’law not punishing the masses.’ They failed to understand that, in the eyes of those supreme factions, all beings were mere ants. Even Thunder God Palace, the self-proclaimed overlord of the Central Region, was nothing more than a slightly larger grasshopper.

"Understood." The Wind Emperor nodded solemnly. Though he wasn’t as dazzling as Mo Yu, he was still a cunning and seasoned figure, well aware of the importance of caution.

"Alright, we’ve gathered almost all the intelligence we need. Next, we’ll rendezvous with the main force of Thunder Prison and then head to witness the grandeur of the Ancient Thunder Palace."

Mo Yu’s silver eyes gleamed as he gazed at the starry sky.

"That will be the foundation for Thunder Prison’s true rise..."

...

Nightfall blanketed the land.

Inside the chamber, Mo Yu sat cross-legged in silence, his body surrounded by flowing spiritual energy. The ambient spiritual aura of heaven and earth continuously surged into him.

After cultivating for some time, he slowly opened his eyes. With a flick of his sleeve, an object appeared before him.

It was the remnant blueprint of the Storm Thunder Tiger Beast.

Mo Yu ran his fingers over the ancient, tattered blueprint, pursing his lips. This was his first time coming into contact with the crafting method of mechanical beasts. After all, in the lower planes, most crafted items were weapons, whereas mechanical beasts were unique to the Great Thousand World.

However, Mo Yu was confident that with his skills in artifact refinement, forging this Storm Thunder Tiger Beast shouldn’t be an issue. Even if he failed, he could use the opportunity to explore and refine his craft.

With that thought in mind, Mo Yu focused his gaze on the aged scroll before him. His eyes closed slightly, and spiritual energy surged from his hands, slowly flowing into the ancient and fragmented blueprint.

Boom!

As his spiritual sense penetrated the blueprint, his mind seemed to erupt with a thunderous roar. Brilliant light burst forth, and the scenery around him transformed.

On a towering mountain peak, a white-haired elder stood with his hands behind his back. With a sweep of his sleeve, countless artifact materials roared forth like a tidal wave, merging into the void and forming intricate, interwoven spiritual patterns that disturbed the surrounding spiritual energy.

As the materials gradually condensed into the form of an mechanical beast, the white-haired elder flicked his fingers, sending out a streak of light. Within that light, a faint tiger’s roar echoed.

The light shot into the massive mechanical beast, and as the radiance dissipated, its true form was revealed—a genuine tiger’s skeleton!

The tiger’s skeleton occupied the core of the mechanical beast. The moment it merged, the beast seemed to come alive, radiating a boundless spiritual light that engulfed the heavens.

The majestic glow condensed around the tiger’s skeleton, gradually forming flesh and blood purely from spiritual energy, transforming the skeletal frame into a real Storm Thunder Tiger.

However, this Storm Thunder Tiger was not made of flesh and blood but was instead crafted from a combination of materials and the tiger’s skeleton.

Even so, the terrifying aura emanating from the Storm Thunder Tiger was overwhelming.

Whoosh!

As the Storm Thunder Tiger Beast took shape, a flickering light suddenly appeared in the sky ahead of the mountain. A figure materialized—an immensely powerful expert who had reached the Earthly Supreme level.

Yet, the white-haired elder only cast an indifferent glance before flicking his fingers. The Storm Thunder Tiger Beast let out a deafening roar.

In an instant, a storm-infused roar, laden with thunderous might, swept across the void, tearing through space as it hurtled toward the Earthly Supreme expert.

Boom!

With just a single clash, the Earthly Supreme expert was sent flying backward, coughing up blood as his spiritual energy plummeted. Clearly, he had suffered a severe injury.

The vision came to an abrupt end, and an overwhelming flood of information poured into Mo Yu’s mind.

Exhaling deeply, Mo Yu opened his eyes, a hint of astonishment flickering within them. He murmured, "Such a powerful and complex mechanical beast..."

Shaking his head, he sighed. From the information imprinted in his mind, although incomplete, he could still catch a glimpse of its true nature.

The Storm Thunder Tiger Beast wasn’t just massive—it also required a core component, the tiger’s skeleton.

This mechanical beast’s form was intimately connected with the tiger’s skeleton, harnessing its power while being reinforced by various precious materials. Together, they created a strength comparable to a true upper Earthly Supreme.

"However, since the blueprint is incomplete, some of the crucial materials are missing. According to its description, the best I can forge is an imperfect version of the mechanical beast."

Mo Yu felt some regret, but soon came to terms with it. If the blueprint had been in perfect condition, given his current level of artifact refinement, he might not have been able to craft it anyway.

In contrast, this incomplete version gave him a chance to experiment. With enough effort, he might just succeed.

"Looks like I need to collect some tiger bones as a backup..." Mo Yu muttered to himself. According to the blueprint, the stronger the tiger was in life, the more powerful the crafted Storm Thunder Tiger Beast would be.

For now, he didn’t need anything too high-level, so gathering suitable bones wouldn’t be too difficult.

With this in mind, Mo Yu nodded in satisfaction.

**

For exclusive access to 500+ advanced Chapters and more, visit my Ko-fi page and support the journey:

ko-fi.com/laoyao95

Laoyao with L yeahh..thanks for the support.

or Support me at patreon for 500+ advanced Chapters :

/YaoIk