Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme

Chapter 853: Chapter 529: Auction

Decades later, Lingbao Island, Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion.

The radiance of myriad Dao, the auspiciousness of a thousand colors, here the dragons roared and the tigers howled, there the music of immortals wafted gently.

Cultivators from all directions surged forth, flocking to Lingbao Island to attend a grand assembly.

“Once every century, the Grand Assembly of Spiritual Treasures!”

“Wonder what new treasures will be unveiled this time?”

“I heard that decades ago, a thunderbolt startled Lingbao Island, resembling the image of someone Crossing the Tribulation.”

“Has the Xuanyuan Sword Master entered the Tribulation Realm?”

“Will there finally be a Calamity Immortal from the Southern Sea?”

“If that’s the case, this assembly will surely be unprecedented!”

“The fame of the Ten Thousand Swords of Spiritual Treasure, not just in the Southern Sea but even in the Central Plains of the Northern Territory and the frontier of the demons, is well-known. This time, with the Xuanyuan Sword Master entering the Tribulation, he must be preparing meticulously to enhance the grandeur, introducing who knows how many rare and exotic treasures.”

“The Sword Master, a scholar that bridges heaven and earth, surpasses both the past and the present, mastering every law and skill. A thousand years ago, he already possessed the ability to refine superior Immortal Spirit items; now that he has broken into the Tribulation Realm, surely he can refine even top quality Pills Talismans Formation Instruments?”

“It’s not that simple. The level of cultivation doesn’t necessarily correlate with mastery of various techniques. Entering the Tribulation Realm doesn’t mean every technique is at the eighth order, but surely, there should be no lack of marvelous elixirs and Talismanic Treasures in the category of superior Immortal Spirit…”

Rumors flew and discussions abounded, but this did not stop the steps of the cultivators, as Lingbao Island was already teeming with people.

Ever since a thousand years ago, when Wandao School established its Dao and system in the Southern Sea, Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion has been persisting in its old line of work.

Selling swords!

And not just swords.

Pills Talismans Formation Instruments, all sorts of skills and methods of cultivation, there’s nothing Wandao School doesn’t offer.

They opened a vast number of shops on Lingbao Island, encompassing Pills Talismans Formation Instruments and various types of crafts, offering goods not only of high quality and low price but also in astonishing quantities. They directly monopolized the markets of elixirs, talismans, and magic artifacts in the Southern Sea through aggressive selling, becoming a true industrial and commercial giant.

Facing the aggressive selling strategies of Wandao School, other sects simply couldn’t resist; their markets collapsed one after another, and those few remaining struggled painfully, unable to shake the position of Lingbao Island as the “number one market in the Southern Sea.”

There was no way out; this was a lack of core competitiveness. Wandao School had a mature production system and business model, along with numerous skilled artisans with rich experience. Whether it’s cost control or profit from sales, they were incomparable to other sects.

The same magic artifact, produced by Wandao School cost one to make and sold for three, enabling a profit of one to two, making thin but widespread profits a non-issue.

It was different for other sects. Their production costs were mostly between two to three, some even reaching four to five, yet their selling price could not exceed the three set by Wandao School. Far from making thin widespread profits, they couldn’t even avoid a loss, losing money on every item sold.

Without the advantage of exclusive monopolization and lacking competitive quality, faced with the scale and low-priced aggressive sales of Wandao School, how could other sects resist?

They couldn’t.

So they chose to join.

Up to this day, in the Cultivation Realm of the Southern Sea, Spiritual Treasure markets are flourishing everywhere, replacing the previously diverse scenery with chain operations. Various sects have transitioned one after another, joining the vigorous “workforce” of Wandao School.

If you can’t compete, then work for them and make money from them!

With this approach, integrating the commerce of the Southern Sea, Wandao School then extended its approach to the Central Plains of the Northern Territory, impacting the entire market of the Northern Territory. All the great sacred places were suffering immensely.

Facing Wandao School, even the Holy Land Immortal Sects had few advantages, equally unable to withstand their aggressive selling strategy. Their market shares were forcefully occupied, their living space squeezed, and their days became increasingly difficult.

Were it anyone else, the great sacred places would have taken action, sending disciples to the Southern Sea to train, slay demons, and engage in sword duels, using various pretexts to eliminate this threat.

But this was not just anyone; it was Wandao School. The Xiao Family, along with two Supreme Elders of the Great Vehicle, set a bloody example. How could other sacred places dare to repeat history? They could only swallow their pride and endure day by day.

This endurance lasted a millennium!

Wandao School continued to expand, and by today, it was not only the number one market in the Southern Sea but also in the Northern Territory. What was once considered peripheral and unconventional had become the center of commerce today. Not just the Central Plains of the Northern Territory or the great sacred places, but even demons from the Four Wilds Frontier and Western Barbarians heard the news and came.

The century-marking Grand Assembly of Spiritual Treasure has become the first trading event in the Northern Territory, displaying various rare treasures and exotic objects for auction, including superior Immortal Objects, miraculous elixirs, and all sorts of Symbolic Array Instruments introduced by Wandao School.

With such an event, who could miss it?

“The centennial period has arrived, the Grand Assembly of Spiritual Treasure opens again!”

“Esteemed guests, your presence honors our pavilion immensely!”

“Now, presenting the first auction item—the Purple and Green Twin Swords!”

In the midst of the assembly, on the high platform, Feng Qingqing, dressed in vibrant colors, took on the significant role of auctioneer.

“As you all know, the master of our academy is a Sword Dao True Immortal, possessing the Methods of Sword Casting and Equipment Refinement.”

“These Purple and Green Twin Swords, the purple one named Zi Ying and the green one named Qing Suo, are further advancements based on the Heavenly Thunder Double Swords by our master, similarly capable of invoking the Thunderbolt Strength of heaven and earth and possessing the ability of Yin and Yang Creation. They assist in the cultivation method of the Heavenly Sword and can transform thunder to disperse electricity, aiding in Disaster Avoidance and Catastrophe Evasion.”

“This…!”

Before Feng Qingqing could finish, the hall erupted in commotion.

“Could it be a treasure that can Transform Thunder?”

“Zi Ying, Qing Suo, Sky Strike Thunder Flame?”

“Has the Xuanyuan Sword Master advanced further?”