Chapter 699 - 696: Shock

Chapter 699: Chapter 696: Shock

Who could have predicted such an outcome?

That in the lowest auction hall, such a heaven-defying, powerful figure would appear out of nowhere.

Just then, someone from the Shuiyue Auction House appeared. A Supreme Realm expert personally delivered the Star River Divine Stone to Jiang Jichen.

Jiang Jichen accepted the Star River Divine Stone, then asked coolly, "Can I pay with Six Paths Spirit Stones?"

The Auctioneer standing next to the Supreme Realm elder replied, "You can. One Intermediate Six Paths Spirit Stone can be exchanged for ten Top-Grade Holy Spirit Stones."

"Oh? Six Paths Spirit Stones are that valuable?" Jiang Jichen asked, a little surprised.

He knew that Six Paths Spirit Stones could be exchanged for Holy Spirit Stones in the Mortal World, but he had never imagined the ratio would be so high.

And as it happened, the one thing he didn’t lack was Six Paths Spirit Stones.

"Young Master, you may not be aware, but due to a great change in the world, the passages to the Six Paths Illusion Realm have been sealed. As a result, the exchange rate for Six Paths Spirit Stones will only continue to rise. After all, the attribute of a Spirit Stone that can be used by any race is far too rare," the Auctioneer explained patiently.

Jiang Jichen nodded, then took out six hundred thousand Intermediate Six Paths Spirit Stones from his Poison-Devouring Pearl Space.

Seeing these Intermediate Six Paths Spirit Stones, even the Supreme Realm elder was moved. "Young Master, if you have any more surplus Six Paths Spirit Stones, I am willing to exchange for them at a higher rate."

However, Jiang Jichen shook his head and said, "The Six Paths Spirit Stones I have are limited. This transaction has nearly exhausted my supply."

"Haha... that makes sense. For Young Master Jiang to be able to produce so many Intermediate Six Paths Spirit Stones, your status in the Six Paths Illusion Realm must not be low!"

"Indeed. The Shuiyue Auction House has branches all across the Mortal World. We hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you again in the future. This is the Supreme VIP card for our auction house. It will allow you to auction items at any of our branches free of all charges."

The Supreme Realm elder handed a golden card to Jiang Jichen before taking his leave.

At that moment, the young man from the Xia Family strode over.

He stared coldly at Jiang Jichen and said, "You’ve got some nerve. To dare make an enemy of my Xia Family... you’re a dead man!"

Jiang Jichen smiled faintly. "If you can represent the entire Xia Family, then I suppose so."

"Haha! Such big words, such an arrogant attitude! But did you know that my Xia Family has the privilege of being allowed to strike once, even within the Eastern Five Domains Marketplace? That is our special right!"

"Now, kneel and present the Star River Divine Stone, and this young master might spare your life."

The mysterious young man from the Xia Family laughed, pointing a finger at Jiang Jichen.

In that moment, he fully expected Jiang Jichen to be so scared he’d piss himself, his legs trembling as he crawled over to beg for mercy.

After all, Jiang Jichen was only at the Holy Dao First Realm. In his eyes, he was as weak as an ant.

’The only reason he could negate my imposing aura just now must be because he has some kind of Secret Artifact on him.’

However, Jiang Jichen’s expression was indifferent. Without giving him so much as a glance, he started walking toward the auction hall’s exit.

He was being ignored!

The Xia Family youth’s face instantly turned ugly, and murderous rage surged in his heart.

"Heh, offending Young Master Xia? This kid is a dead man for sure!"

"Young Master Xia, why trouble yourself? I am Golden Dragon. Allow me to be of service! I can capture this brat, cripple him, and leave him at your disposal!"

At this, Young Master Jin stepped forward.

As long as the Xia Family youth agreed to let him act, he would have the right to do so.

He would be considered part of the Xia Family’s entourage, and not even the Shuiyue Auction House could interfere.

"Good. Go and take that brat down. As for that Divine Mysterious Ancient Text you wanted, this young master can give it to you," the Xia Family youth said in a commanding tone.

"Excellent! With Young Master Xia’s word, I can make my move right here and no one can stop me."

"Haha... Come here, brat!"

Golden Dragon was a Saint Second Realm cultivator. He saw that Jiang Jichen was only at the Saint First Realm and was absolutely certain he was no match for him.

Therefore, in his mind, capturing Jiang Jichen would be as easy as reaching out and grabbing him.

He condensed a palm of energy and sent it flying through the air to grab Jiang Jichen.

However, the moment the palm got close to Jiang Jichen, it silently disintegrated.

"What...?"

The crowd was utterly stunned by this. Even Golden Dragon couldn’t believe it, thinking he must have seen wrong.

"Hmph, Boss, we’ll help you!"

Just then, Golden Dragon’s four companions—three at the Saint First Realm and one at the Saint Second Realm—all charged toward Jiang Jichen with killing intent.

This time, they were serious about killing him.

Jiang Jichen spun around, his eyes filled with icy killing intent.

These people had thoroughly provoked his will to kill.

He had planned to ignore them, but they had provoked him again and again, intent on taking his life.

’It seems I won’t be able to leave in peace until I kill every last one of them.’

By now, Golden Dragon’s four companions had reached him.

Each of them condensed the Dao of Ultimate Killing in their hands.

But Jiang Jichen didn’t even spare them a glance. He took a single step forward, swinging his fist.

SPLAT!

He didn’t use any Fist Skill, relying purely on speed combined with his raw Fist Power.

But the bodies of the four cultivators, ranging from the Saint First to Second Realm, suddenly exploded simultaneously, turning into a shower of gore that splattered in all directions.

They were just four ordinary cultivators at the Saint First and Second Realms. Jiang Jichen’s Holy Body First Realm strength alone was enough to easily blast them apart.

And now, combined with the speed of his Step Technique, it was an instant kill!

Watching the flesh and blood fly through the air, everyone in the hall was dumbfounded, staring at the scene in disbelief.

This was especially true for the many Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators like Wentian. They suddenly had an illusion.

’The Saint Realm... is this weak?’

Before that strange young man, they were like scarecrows, unable to withstand a single blow.

Golden Dragon was now spattered with shredded flesh and blood. An eyeball had even landed on his face.

The sight was both horrifying and comical.

But Golden Dragon was completely oblivious to it.

He just stared blankly at the scene before him.

He knew the combat strength of his four friends all too well.

If he were to fight the four of them alone, even if he managed to kill them, he would have to pay a steep price.

And yet, those four had been instantly killed by that strange young man.

The power his opponent had just displayed meant he could be instantly killed just as easily.

And so, in that moment, he truly felt like he was about to piss his pants in fear.

’What kind of terrifyingly powerful figure did I just provoke?’

Before Golden Dragon could react, Jiang Jichen took a step and appeared right in front of him.

Then, his hand shot out like lightning and clamped around Golden Dragon’s neck.

He lifted him off the ground as if he were holding a chick.

Golden Dragon was completely powerless to resist, his entire body’s strength sealed by an invisible force.

An elite expert at the Saint Second Realm was being lifted by Jiang Jichen like a helpless chick, unable to fight back at all.

The scene was absolutely staggering!

"So, you’re an Extreme Dao Saint Realm cultivator. But you’re only at the First Layer of the Saint Realm. Before this young master’s genius cultivation at the Eighth Layer of the Saint Realm, you won’t be able to make a single ripple."

At that moment, the Xia Family youth spoke coldly as he simultaneously shot a palm strike at Jiang Jichen from a distance.

But before his Palm Power could arrive, a graceful figure flashed into view. A Jade Hand also gently patted toward the Xia Family youth from a distance.