How can I have a heart of a demonic god in my body?!

Half a month passed quickly.

In the room, the Yuan power within Chen Yu gradually calmed down.

The medicinal effect of the Star Origin Pill had been fully absorbed.

He opened his eyes and said calmly, "Just one step away from a breakthrough."

In fact, without needing any rare treasures, if Chen Yu continued his retreat for one or two more months, he was confident he could break through.

However, the auction would start tonight.

There was a grand finale item Chen Yu was interested in; he must attend the event.

On the other hand.

Chen Yu had been at the Chaotic Sea Plain for a while, but his main goal was not yet accomplished.

The City Lord Mansion could not be approached randomly, and the guards would not help convey messages, making it impossible to meet the Qingyun Emperor.

During these days, he had thought of two methods, but both had low feasibility.

The first method was to bribe the high-level officials at the City Lord Mansion with top-grade yuan stones.

But within the Chaotic Sea Plain, there were too many evil demons and outsiders; even the City Lord Mansion's staff, at least half of them, had once been evil cultivators here.

Once too much wealth was revealed, even the people from the City Lord Mansion might target him.

The second method was to create a big commotion to alarm the Qingyun Emperor.

This depended on the nature of the commotion; if done well, he could meet the Qingyun Emperor successfully, but if done poorly, it would come with great risks.

Exiting the room, low whispers came from the inn.

"The Lingfeng Auction House is about to start. I've heard there are quite a few good items this time; some notorious old monsters have arrived."

"How could it not be? The items from the Black Dragon Auction were stolen, now appearing at the Lingfeng Auction House. At this rate, Lingfeng Auction House might dominate."

"I've also heard that the Sea Clan and other races are eyeing this auction too, promising fierce competition."

Many whispers echoed in Chen Yu's mind.

The situation at the Chaotic Sea Plain was quite special. Occasionally, the Sea Clan and other races appeared but wouldn't reveal their identities directly; they usually hid themselves.

Approaching the Lingfeng Auction House, Chen Yu noticed most cultivators were concealing their identities, making it hard for outsiders to see through them.

Chen Yu understood the principle of not revealing one's wealth, especially since he had his eyes on a grand finale item at the auction, which would require spending yuan stones.

At the entrance of the auction house, there were items sold to conceal identities.

Chen Yu spent yuan stones to purchase a black mask.

After putting on the black mask, a layer of hazy black mist spread out, completely shrouding his body.

Unless someone was at the late stage of the Star Condensation Realm, they couldn't see through Chen Yu's true form.

"Honored guest with a gold token, please come inside."

Chen Yu revealed his token, and a maid came to assist him.

An ordinary identity would not receive such treatment and would also need to pay an expensive entry fee.

Led by the maid, Chen Yu arrived at a private pavilion, spacious enough to accommodate twenty people.

The auction hall was dimly lit, accommodating thousands, with a strange atmosphere on site.

Chen Yu could sense many powerful figures in the Condensed Star Realm, including mid-stage and even late-stage ones.

Yet, he was unfamiliar with anyone around.

Inside the Lingfeng Auction House.

The Slaughter Blood King suddenly felt a reaction and took out a jade pendant emitting a red glow.

As soon as Chen Yu got within a certain distance, the jade pendant would respond.

"Why has that kid come?"

The Slaughter Blood King left the secret room and headed to the auction hall.

"Heh, daring to come to the Lingfeng Auction House—unless you're just here for fun, otherwise, you'll bleed greatly!"

The Slaughter Blood King donned a blood-red cloak and took a seat.

At the same time, he transmitted a message to the auction's staff, instructing them to intentionally raise the price if Chen Yu started bidding.

Such practices were common in major auctions, and as long as it wasn't too excessive, it was acceptable.

Swoosh!

On the auction stage, a woman suddenly descended, wearing a thin white gauze dress, her skin like creamy jade, her figure voluptuous, noble, and full of allure.

From the surrounding darkness, lewd giggles emerged.

"This auction will be hosted by me; please don't cause trouble," announced the sensual and enticing voice of the woman in white.

"The first auction item, 'Illusion Soul Powder,' colorless and tasteless, can integrate with true yuan to attack the enemy. Once it touches the skin, the toxin takes effect, plunging the soul into an inescapable illusion."

"However, the Illusion Soul Powder only targets those below the Condensed Star Realm."

"Starting price is five thousand top-grade yuan stones, with increments no less than five hundred!"

As soon as the words fell, someone bid.

"Six thousand!"

"Six thousand five."

As a means below the Condensed Star Realm, the Illusion Soul Powder was quite formidable, even potentially turning tides and reversing outcomes.

In Suite Number Six.

"The grand finale item I need will appear last."

Chen Yu showed no interest in the bidding outside, taking out a list and searching for other needed items.

Besides the grand finale item, there were many cultivation resources useful to Chen Yu.

The Astral Physique consumed a lot of resources.

This was just the first layer of the 'Four Symbols Divine Body'; the subsequent layers would require even more terrifying resources.

Additionally, Chen Yu's practice of the 'Nine Revolutions Bright Star Technique' was a rare nine-turn cultivation technique, also demanding resources.

However, it was all worth it.

Practicing the 'Nine Revolutions Bright Star Technique' placed Chen Yu at the pinnacle of his tier, further increasing the probability of breaking through to the Xuanming Realm.

As for the 'Four Symbols Divine Body,' it greatly enhanced Chen Yu's overall combat power.

"One king-grade holy beast Thunder Leopard beast core, starting price of eight thousand top-grade yuan stones, with increments no less than five hundred!"

"Ten thousand."

Chen Yu was the first to bid.

The Thunder Leopard's beast core held violent lightning attribute power, useful for tempering the physique and opening Star Acupoints.

The price steadily soared.

"Sixteen thousand!"

Chen Yu calmly bid.

Generally, those in VIP pavilions were not simple individuals.

Most people wouldn't stubbornly compete with those in the VIP pavilions.

When the price reached eighteen thousand, no one competed.

"Heh, eighteen thousand five hundred," chimed in the Slaughter Blood King in the blood-red cloak.

"Nineteen thousand."

Chen Yu calmly called out his bid.

As soon as the words left his mouth, the blood-cloaked figure bid again, and Chen Yu immediately sensed something was amiss.

"This person is targeting me."

Chen Yu believed that since arriving at the Chaotic Sea Plain, he hadn't offended anyone.

No, there is indeed someone who holds a grudge.

The Slaughter Blood King?

But this is strange, how did the Slaughter Blood King find out Chen Yu's real identity?

Although the Slaughter Blood King was raising the bid, he didn't go too high, just in case Chen Yu backed out, leaving him with the bill.

Ultimately, Chen Yu acquired the demon core of the Thunder Fire Leopard for twenty thousand top-grade yuan stones.

"Hehe!"

The Slaughter Blood King chuckled triumphantly.

He would eventually take Chen Yu's life, but before that, he certainly wouldn't miss the chance to make things difficult for him.

In actuality, however, Chen Yu's finances were abundant, so spending a few extra thousand top-grade yuan stones didn't bother him in the least.

Onwards.

Several rare materials came up, and Chen Yu extravagantly bid on all of them.

The Slaughter Blood King's face twisted in discomfort, envious of Chen Yu's wealth.

Thus far, Chen Yu had spent a total of one hundred thirty thousand top-grade yuan stones.

Even as a mid-stage Condensed Star cultivator, he didn't have that many yuan stones.

"No, this kid surely doesn't have that many yuan stones; the key is he took a batch of goods from me, which could be worth twenty to thirty thousand top-grade yuan stones once auctioned."

The Slaughter Blood King gnashed his teeth in hatred.

As a loose cultivator living in the Chaotic Sea Plain and working for Lingfeng Auction House, they provided him with a place to hide and cultivation resources.

This failure caused him massive losses.

Meanwhile, Chen Yu indulged in luxurious spending, scraping up cultivation resources, evoking envy in others.

"The Evil Skull Flower, aged five thousand years, is a precious treasure for evil cultivators to quickly improve their cultivation. Moreover, it can be used to practice special evil secret techniques!"

"Starting bid of twenty thousand top-grade yuan stones, with each raise not below five hundred."

This Evil Skull Flower had high age and excellent quality, its contained evil power was palpable, and it was highly effective even for mid-stage Condensed Star cultivators.

Additionally, this kind of evil treasure was in higher demand in the Chaotic Sea Plain, resulting in higher prices.

"Twenty-one thousand!"

"Twenty-two thousand."

Immediately, seven or eight people rushed to bid, malevolence swirling around, killing intent pervading.

"Twenty-two thousand five hundred!"

Chen Yu appropriately bid, raising the price.

After all, the Evil Skull Flower was being auctioned at his request.

"Thirty-five thousand!"

In the tenth VIP loft, an old man in a flower robe called out a bid.

"It's 'Evil King Yun'."

Seeing the flower-robed old man's identity, many people hesitated to continue.

Evil King Yun was an infamous evil cultivator king in the Chaotic Sea Plain, with cultivation at the late stage Star Condensing, owning a private cave and having thousands under him.

The auction continued.

"Forty thousand!"

A mysterious person in a bamboo hat called out, exuding a faint but powerful aura that left those around in awe and discomfort.

"Forty-one thousand!"

The flower-robed old man bid again.

The price of the Evil Skull Flower soared, leaving the flower-robed old man and the mysterious bamboo-hat figure as the final bidders.

"Elder Yu of the Black Dragon Auction House, I know you are wealthy, but I am determined to get this Evil Skull Flower."

The flower-robed old man revealed the identity of the mysterious bamboo-hat figure.

"What? Elder Yu of the Black Dragon Auction House?"

Many were utterly surprised.

This was also a big figure.

However, more people whispered among themselves.

"Hehe, I heard this Evil Skull Flower was consigned to the Black Dragon Auction House by a powerhouse from outside, but someone snatched it!"

"So that's why Elder Yu is bidding on it."

…

The bamboo-hatted Elder Yu listened to these comments, his face turning an ashen shade.

The Evil Skull Flower was consigned by a powerhouse from outside the Chaotic Sea Plain, and ended up being snatched away.

Thus, Elder Yu mixed into the auction to reclaim the Evil Skull Flower, attempting to redeem their reputation.

But Evil King Yun publicly exposed his identity, leading to Elder Yu's complete humiliation.

In the end.

Elder Yu won the Evil Skull Flower for a steep price of sixty-three thousand.

"I didn't expect someone from the Black Dragon Auction House to be here as well."

The Slaughter Blood King's expression darkened slightly, fearing they might know he was the one who acted.

"The Black Dragon Auction House?"

Chen Yu glanced at Elder Yu.

Just before, a blood-cloaked figure repeatedly bid against him; Chen Yu suspected it was the Slaughter Blood King, but he lacked evidence.

Suddenly.

Without looking at what the item was, Chen Yu casually bid, "Thirteen thousand!"

Sure enough, the blood-cloaked figure raised the bid, "Fifteen thousand."

Chen Yu snickered coldly and said, "Since 'Slaughter Blood King' needs this item, I won't compete for love."

Instantly.

Elder Yu from the Black Dragon Auction House glared fiercely, his eyes flaring as he looked toward the Slaughter Blood King.

The Slaughter Blood King was a loose cultivator working for the Lingfeng Auction House.

The intelligence Elder Yu gathered indicated that the person who acted against the Black Dragon Auction House's batch of goods was indeed the Slaughter Blood King from Lingfeng Auction House.

"Damn, how did he recognize me?"

"This is impossible!"

Inside, the Slaughter Blood King cried out in shock, cursing Chen Yu silently.

Chen Yu observed the slight tremor in the blood-cloaked figure's body and the momentary disturbance in his aura.

"It really is him!"