EBE Chapter 93 Immortal Spirit City Auction 8
Chapter 93 Immortal Spirit City Auction 8
The dragon-clan man, carrying the sapling of the Spirit Source Sacred Tree, walked steadily toward the exit of the venue amidst the complex gazes of the crowd.
Just as he was about to step out of the venue, suddenly, a dark shadow rushed down from the top of the venue like a ghost, its target the Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling.
At the same time, a loud shout rang out: "Stop! Leave the sacred tree behind!"
This sudden turn of events caused an uproar in the hall, with everyone staring in astonishment at the dark figure.
The dragon man reacted extremely quickly. He hugged the seedling tightly, dodged to the side, and at the same time, golden light surged from his body. A faint golden dragon circled around him, and as the dragon's claws swung, they collided with the black shadow, producing a muffled boom.
"Who are you? How dare you openly rob people at this auction in Immortal Spirit City!" The dragon man glared angrily.
The shadowy figure gradually revealed itself to be a mysterious person dressed entirely in black and wearing a veil.
He sneered, "So what if you're a dragon? This sapling of the Spirit Source Sacred Tree shouldn't have fallen into your hands in the first place. It should belong to someone who can bring out its greatest value, and I am that destined person."
At this moment, the guards of the venue rushed over and surrounded the mysterious man and the dragon man.
The auction house manager shouted anxiously, "Sir, this is a violation of the auction house's rules! Please stop immediately, or don't blame us for being impolite!"
The mysterious man scoffed, "What do your rules have to do with me? Such a divine object should be controlled by the strong."
Princess Lingxiao's eyes flashed with schadenfreude as she saw this: "Hmph, let your dragon clan be so arrogant, now look what's happened, someone's coming to snatch it away."
Xu Xiaoxiao nervously grabbed Mu Zhusheng's arm: "Second Senior Brother, what should we do? A fight is about to break out!"
Mu Zhusheng's expression was solemn: "This mysterious person dares to openly rob here, he must have something to rely on. However, his actions may anger the Dragon Clan and Immortal Spirit City."
The dragon man stopped talking to the mysterious man. He formed hand seals and chanted incantations. The golden dragon roared to the sky and pounced on the mysterious man.
The mysterious man was not to be outdone. He pulled out a long black sword from his robes, its blade gleaming with an eerie light, and faced the golden dragon.
In an instant, the flashes of swords and the shadows of dragons clashed, and powerful spiritual energy surged through the venue, overturning tables and chairs and shattering decorations on the walls.
"Today, I must take this sapling of the Sacred Tree of Spiritual Origin with me!" the mysterious man shouted.
"Wishful thinking!" the dragon man roared in response.
Just as the two sides were locked in fierce combat, a huge array of light suddenly appeared in the sky above the venue. It turned out that the city lord of Immortal Spirit City had activated a defensive array to prevent the fight from affecting more innocent people.
The light of the formation enveloped everything, firmly locking in the aftershocks of the battle. The atmosphere in the entire venue was extremely tense, with everyone watching with bated breath to see how this battle for the prize would end.
Under the glow of the array, the battle between the mysterious man and the dragon man intensified.
The mysterious man wielded his black longsword with impenetrable speed, each strike carrying a dark, ghostly light that seemed to tear through space. When it clashed with the golden dragon's claws, it sparked dazzling flames.
The dragon man's forehead veins bulged as he exerted all his control over the golden dragon, shouting, "You villain, you have openly violated the rules of Immortal Spirit City! Today, I will bring you to justice!"
The mysterious man laughed arrogantly: "What can you and this insignificant Immortal Spirit City do to me?"
However, before he could finish speaking, a majestic voice seemed to come from beyond the heavens: "How dare you, a petty scoundrel, trample on the dignity of Immortal Spirit City!"
Auspicious clouds swirled in the sky, and an elderly man with white hair and wearing a white robe stood in mid-air.
He held a staff that emitted a seven-colored light in his hand, and his eyes were filled with endless majesty.
This person is none other than the Grand Elder of Immortal Spirit City, a top expert whose mere stomp of his foot can make Immortal Spirit City tremble.
The elder waved his staff, and a huge net of light descended from the sky, enveloping the mysterious man.
The mysterious man sensed danger approaching and tried to escape, but found himself locked in place by a powerful force, which slowed his movements.
"What kind of power is this? Who are you, old man?" the mysterious man cried out in terror.
The Grand Elder snorted coldly: "I am the Grand Elder of Lingxian City. You ignorant fool, how dare you cause trouble at my Lingxian City's auction house? Today is your doomsday."
The net of light descended swiftly, binding the mysterious man tightly. He struggled, his long sword slashing repeatedly at the net, but only managed to create faint ripples.
At this moment, the dragon man put away the golden dragon, held the sapling of the Spirit Source Sacred Tree, walked up to the Grand Elder, and bowed slightly: "Thank you for your help, Grand Elder. If you hadn't arrived in time, this sacred tree would probably have fallen into the hands of villains."
The Grand Elder nodded and smiled: "Young friend of the Dragon Clan, there's no need to be so polite. The auctions in Immortal Spirit City have always been known for their fairness and impartiality. How could we allow such an evil thing to happen?"
Princess Lingxiao was somewhat disappointed to see the mysterious man captured. She muttered, "I thought I was going to see a good show, but I didn't expect this mysterious man to be subdued so quickly."
Xu Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief: "That's great, Elder is amazing, he caught the bad guy in no time."
Mu Zhusheng looked at the Grand Elder and said thoughtfully, "The Grand Elder's strength is unfathomable. With him around, the auctions in Lingxian City can continue to be held smoothly."
The Grand Elder turned to look at the crowd in the auction hall and said loudly, "Everyone, today's incident is just a minor episode. The auction will continue. I hope everyone will abide by the rules and not have any further improper thoughts."
After saying this, he slowly ascended into the air with the captured mysterious man and disappeared from everyone's sight.
After some tidying up, the auction venue returned to its usual bustling state, but everyone was still savoring the thrilling scene that had just unfolded.
After the Grand Elder left with the mysterious man, the dragon man turned around and returned to the venue.
At this moment, everyone in the hall turned their gazes to him, their eyes filled with awe and complex emotions.
The dragon man walked straight to the high platform where the Grand Elder was, bowed again and said, "Grand Elder, we are so grateful for your justice this time. Otherwise, if this Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling had been lost, our entire dragon clan would have been heartbroken. The dragon clan will never forget this kindness."
The Grand Elder slightly raised his hand, gesturing for the dragon man to rise, and said kindly, “Young friend of the dragon clan, there’s no need to worry. Maintaining order and fairness at the auction is the duty of my Spirit Immortal City. Since your dragon clan won this Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling through legitimate bidding, my Spirit Immortal City will naturally do its utmost to protect it. However, I must thoroughly interrogate those who attempted to seize it behind the scenes to find out if there is a mastermind behind it, so as to prevent any further trouble.”
The dragon man nodded in agreement: "The Grand Elder is absolutely right. Such blatant robbery is no accident. I hope the Grand Elder can find out the truth as soon as possible. If the Dragon Clan needs anything, please don't hesitate to ask."
The young man in green robes watched the dragon man talk to the elder and sighed inwardly. He had thought he would have a chance to obtain the Spirit Source Sacred Tree sapling to help his cultivation path, but he never expected that it would be taken by the dragons in the end, and that he would go through so many twists and turns.
He silently straightened his clothes, preparing to leave the venue; his lonely figure stood out somewhat in the crowd.
The members of the Dark Secret Sect, to which the mysterious man in black robes belonged, having sensed the unfavorable situation, had already quietly slipped away amidst the chaos. They knew that opposing both Lingxian City and the Dragon Clan at the same time would lead to no good end, and at this moment they only wanted to return to their sect as soon as possible to report and make further plans.
Princess Lingxiao sat in the VIP section, her expression shifting between light and dark. Although she still couldn't forget the sapling of the Spirit Source Sacred Tree and blamed herself for being a step too slow, she now understood that after the Grand Elder's intervention, there was no chance left.
She snorted and, with her attendants, left the venue with an air of arrogance, her billowing skirt seemingly telling of her resentment.
Xu Xiaoxiao excitedly said to Mu Zhusheng, "Second Senior Brother, the First Elder is really amazing. He caught the bad guy in no time. The Dragon Clan can finally take the Spirit Source Sacred Tree seedling back with peace of mind."
Mu Zhusheng smiled and replied, "Yes, this auction was truly full of ups and downs. The strength and prestige of this Grand Elder are enough to deter those with ill intentions. We have also witnessed a rare grand event. Let's go, it's time for us to go back."