Chen Jiuge, who had intended to leave, was intrigued by these words and couldn’t help but sit down again.
"The item up for auction next is the northern region occupied by the Demon Clan."
Liuliu’s announcement sent shockwaves through the entire auction hall.
"Isn’t that area occupied by the Demon Clan? What use would buying it be?"
The multitude of questions from the audience left Liuliu somewhat at a loss; this was the first time she was hosting an auction of such scale.
A powerful pressure emanated from the auction stage. An elegant woman, whose presence had gone unnoticed until now, said calmly, "There is no need to doubt the authenticity of this auction. Everyone here is more aware of the value of an Immortal City than I am, whether you are Loose Cultivators or represent families. A good place for cultivation is of great importance."
"For the Immortal City up for auction, my Flower Fairy Valley will guarantee its legitimacy, so none of you need to worry about conflicts with the cultivators who originally lived there."
"All the cultivators and mortals in those occupied territories have already been killed by the Demon Clan."
"You will have one hour to consider whether to collaborate or bid individually. We will also be launching a counterattack this year."
This shocking news came from the lips of the elegant woman.
Chen Jiuge was extremely surprised. This elegant woman must be from Flower Fairy Valley, and might even be in charge of their operations in this Great Thousand World.
Who would have thought it would come to selling territories? Is Flower Fairy Valley really that weak? Chen Jiuge was very suspicious.
Any power would be reluctant to share their control of a Great Thousand World with other forces, especially one like Flower Fairy Valley that only possesses a single Great Thousand World. This was akin to sharing one’s own foundation with others, inviting endless trouble.
「In Chen Jiuge’s neighboring private room」
As the elegant woman spoke, Die Luowu clenched her fists involuntarily. To think Flower Fairy Valley had fallen to such a state! Fortunately, I previously gained Wudao Tian’s favor. He’s willing to support me in buying an Immortal City at this auction, and he said he would arrange the expenses and affiliations.
Liuliu displayed a large map of the Immortal Cities occupied by the Demon Clan on the auction platform and then quietly stepped down.
Looking at the introductions and special products of each Immortal City, Chen Jiuge felt a pang of envy. It’s just a pity that my own strength and influence are too weak to occupy an Immortal City in a Great Thousand World.
Wudao Tian, drinking Immortal Brew, watched the elegant woman return and said disdainfully, "Flower Fairy Valley has truly fallen to resort to auctioning off territories of a Great Thousand World."
"Dao Tian, don’t talk such nonsense," an Elder from Green Dragon Peak said with some dissatisfaction.
"Am I wrong?" Wudao Tian retorted nonchalantly.
Hua Jiu, the elegant woman, showed a hint of distress. "This time, Flower Fairy Valley has lost over ten Heavenly Immortal Elders. Even the Sect’s Golden Immortal Ancestors were injured, and our disciples have suffered heavy casualties. The losses of Heavenly Immortals, True Immortals, and other Cultivators in this world are countless."
"Come now, Hua Jiu, we’re old friends here; we all know each other well enough. Of those ten fallen Heavenly Immortal Elders, weren’t eight of them your Daoist couples? At most, you only truly lost one or two Heavenly Immortals," the Elder from White Tiger Peak scoffed.
Hua Jiu’s expression stiffened. "They were still Heavenly Immortals of my Flower Fairy Valley."
"Give me a break," an Elder from Xuanwu Peak said dismissively.
"Alright then, this show today is for our benefit, isn’t it? Honestly, Hua Jiu, just be straightforward. What does Flower Fairy Valley want from our Myriad Beasts Sect in exchange for this batch of territories?" the Elder from Vermilion Bird Peak said briskly.
"Today is no show. As for the smaller Immortal Cities with fewer resources, we genuinely intend to sell them to local Cultivators," Hua Jiu explained.
"So, you’re just trying to establish a foothold, is that it? Fine. The condition is that we help repel the Demon Clan, and the remaining Immortal Cities become ours, correct?" the Elder from Vermilion Bird Peak stood up, speaking arrogantly.
"There are additional conditions," Hua Jiu stated, no longer feigning.
"We require some powerful Spiritual Beast cubs, at least at the Immortal Beast level, and we need more than ten of them. Furthermore, once the battle with the Demon Clan concludes, we will arrange for a group of our Disciples to visit the Myriad Beasts Sect. We hope your Sect can assist in enhancing the combat capabilities of our Sect Disciples," Hua Jiu said somberly.
"You wish! Thinking you can get more than ten Immortal Beasts for that tiny patch of land?" the Elder from White Tiger Peak mocked.
Hua Jiu, unangered by his words, simply activated an audio-visual charm.
The figure of Fifth Elder Yue Shanghua materialized in midair. Looking slightly exhausted, she addressed the Heavenly Immortals from her sect, "Agree to Flower Fairy Valley’s demands. I will explain the rest to the Sect Master."
The five Heavenly Immortals exchanged glances and finally nodded in acknowledgement.
"Not bad at all. To think you could get Elder Yue to speak on your behalf! It seems the rumors about your Sect Master and Elder Yue being as close as sisters during their travels are true," Wudao Tian gossiped.
The Elder from Green Dragon Peak slapped Wudao Tian across the face, saying angrily, "Elder Yue is not someone you can slander! If Yinghua finds out, you’ll get another beating!"
Wudao Tian, who had intended to struggle, froze when he thought of Yue Yinghua—that shrew. He reluctantly pursed his lips and swallowed his retort.
Once the six of them had finalized the details, Wudao Tian suddenly interjected, "I mentioned before that I’d give your Sect’s Direct Disciple, Die Luowu, an Immortal City. Since we’ve settled it directly, Elder Hua, you can just arrange it with her later."
The four Elders and Hua Jiu shot Wudao Tian knowing looks.
Facing their five suggestive stares, Wudao Tian uncomfortably explained, "Don’t misunderstand. There’s a reason for it; it’s not what you’re thinking."
"Alright, alright. We old folks wouldn’t presume to understand the thoughts of young people these days."