Chapter 387 - 345: Starry Purple Eyes, the Auction Begins

However...

Chen Ping’an wanted a solid victory, not one that relied on some so-called ethereal luck or Celestial Mandate!

Those Grandmaster Powerhouses were already Demon Fiends, prodigies with formidable combat strength. Even setting aside their higher Realms, they had also cultivated for many more years than him! A gap of this magnitude was not something that could be bridged by one or two Secret Techniques!

Take that woman in the black dress from just now. She looked young and stunning, but that might have just been due to age-preserving arts! There’s no telling how many years she’s actually lived! For all he knew, she could be some old hag who’s lived for over a hundred, even two hundred years.

’Before I reach the Grandmaster Realm, I will never face a Grandmaster in a direct confrontation! If I’m unfortunate enough to encounter one, I must not get entangled. I have to find any opportunity to make a decisive escape!’

After returning to his courtyard, Chen Ping’an sat down cross-legged and fell into deep thought. The scenes he had just experienced replayed over and over in his mind.

A black dress, hair like a waterfall, a Black Veil obscuring her face, eyes as brilliant as stars, gleaming with a purple light...

All sorts of details surfaced as Chen Ping’an paused to study them, constantly reviewing and reflecting.

He had thoroughly learned his lesson from tonight’s experience!

’Not strong enough! Not strong enough! Still not strong enough!’

Tonight, Chen Ping’an did not sleep a wink.

...

The Beicang Auction was held in the Blessed Land within Beicang Town.

Today, the Blessed Land was naturally bustling with excitement. After all, only a few distinguished guests could enter early; the vast majority still had to enter normally according to the rules.

"So it’s Commander Chen in person! This humble girl has failed to recognize a great personage. Please forgive me, my lord. Please, right this way!"

A plump woman with a pleasant face became incredibly respectful after verifying the token in Chen Ping’an’s hand, and she began to lead the way for him.

As a Celestial Pride on the Rising Star Chart, a rising star in the Garrison Commandant’s Office, and a Candidate for Commander-in-Chief, Chen Ping’an’s multiple statuses—though he had not yet reached the apex—were enough to grant him a private room at the Beicang Auction.

The entrance passage for guests with private rooms was different from the one for regular seating and even included a personal guide. Naturally, Chen Ping’an’s entry drew the envy of others.

"Which family’s young master is that? How is he going into the private room passage?!"

"He must be from the direct lineage of some County City Noble Family! Probably came out with his elders to broaden his horizons. Huh, wait! That’s not right... How is he alone? Where are his Clan Elders?!"

"Direct lineage? What kind of eyes do you have? You don’t even recognize the Celestial Pride from the Rising Star Chart, Mang Blade Mang Vajra?"

"Who? You’re saying... he’s Mang Blade?! The Mang Vajra who took charge of a whole region at such a young age?!"

"Obviously! Who else could it be!"

"..."

Chen Ping’an’s expression remained calm and unchanged. Having reached his level of fame and status, he was long used to hearing such talk. It no longer caused many ripples in his heart.

Before entering the exclusive passage, Chen Ping’an raised his head slightly and looked into the distance. A group of people stood on a patch of ground higher than the rest. The man at the head of the group wore a deep blue brocade robe inlaid with gold patterns. His every move exuded a commanding presence; he looked powerful, majestic, and utterly domineering.

Vice Garrison Commander of Beicang Town, Vajra Demon-subduing Chain, Xue Kunsheng!

Besides the exclusive passage to the private rooms, there was also a special passage leading directly to the top floor, where guests were personally greeted by Vajra Demon-subduing Chain Xue Kunsheng.

Those who could use this special passage were, without a doubt, truly great figures!

In addition to requirements for one’s Martial Arts Realm, there were also requirements for status and position. Even Top Level powerhouses like Demon-Subduing Spear Lu Dong and Heartless Stick Leng Wu Ya did not meet the qualifications to use the special passage.

If Cao Yingxiong were still alive, he might have been qualified to use this special passage. What a pity...

Chen Ping’an merely glanced in that direction before turning his head back to face forward, paying it no more mind.

The Beicang Auction would last for three days!

To ensure the safety of the auction items, once the auction began, no one was allowed to leave. The entire venue would enter a state of temporary lockdown.

This also meant that for the next three days, Chen Ping’an would have to stay within the Blessed Land, inside the auction venue.

"I’m really looking forward to this!" Chen Ping’an’s eyes brightened slightly as he stepped into the passage.