On the tray, a scroll was slowly revealed. Arcane seals shimmered on its surface—one could immediately feel that the restrictions on it were incredibly powerful. Without the correct method to unlock them, the seals would erupt and utterly destroy the scroll, turning it to dust.
From the scroll alone, one couldn't discern much.However, at any proper auction—whether it's the first item or the final showstopper—the items are always the rarest and most valuable treasures. The first item is meant to set the tone and stir the crowd into excitement.
Naturally, this was no ordinary object.
At that moment, everyone held their breath, waiting for the introduction from the Turtle Prime Minister.
"The first item up for auction is an alchemical recipe," the Turtle Prime Minister said with a smile, though his expression carried a hint of gravity.
"A recipe? What kind of pill formula deserves the honor of being the opening item? It must be something exceptional."
No one present was a common cultivator. None dared underestimate the Dragon Palace's auction, and everyone knew that for a recipe to lead the event, it had to be of the highest grade—a top-tier elixir with tremendous effects.
"This recipe is for a pill called the Pill of Immortality!"
As soon as he said the words, a wave of shock swept through the hall.
"What? The Pill of Immortality?"
"Impossible! That's just a myth! There's no such thing in reality!"
"It's said that since the time of the First Qin Emperor, humans have sought the Pill of Immortality—the dream of eternal life. But none have ever succeeded. Could this actually be real?"
Countless cultivators were caught between awe and skepticism.
The legend of the Pill of Immortality was far too deeply ingrained in myth. So much so that many simply couldn't believe such a thing truly existed.
"This is a true Pill of Immortality, a naturally formed heavenly treasure. There is no chance it is a fake," the Turtle Prime Minister said slowly, his voice filled with unshakable certainty."While it does not allow one to literally live forever, to exist with the heavens and shine with the sun and moon, its true power lies in something else—it allows a cultivator to live a second life. From their old body, a new life can be born."
Each word struck like thunder.
"What? A second life? That's insane!"
"To be reborn again from the same body—there's a pill that can do this? This must be an Immortal-grade pill, maybe even Divine-grade. And the Dragon Palace is actually auctioning it off?"
"A second life… That's like having another shot at eternity. In moments of mortal peril, this is practically a second soul!"
The cultivators' gazes burned with fervor.
It was known that only upon reaching the Dao Proving Realm (证道境) [Tier 9] could one be truly immortal. At that point, one's Dao became indestructible, and the self unshatterable. At the Primordial Realm (混元境) [Tier 10], even the heavens and earth could not end one's life. Time would leave no mark—not mere longevity, but eternal existence.
But how many in all of heaven and earth could truly reach the Dao Proving Realm?
The Yang God Realm (阳神境): 30,000 years.
The True Spirit Realm (真灵境): 100,000 years.
The Dao Platform Realm (道台境): 810,000 years.
Each had limits. Even 810,000 years—though unimaginably long—would end. And when it did, no matter how mighty one's divine powers, they would fall.
Only by reaching the Dao Proving Realm, forming a complete Dao Fruit, and condensing a Pillar of Law within could one become eternal. Only then could one be said to live as long as the heavens, to shine with the sun and moon, to possess boundless longevity.
And now, with the Pill of Immortality, one could live a second life.
Even a great cultivator at the end of the Dao Platform Realm could be reborn, granting them another few hundred thousand years—possibly enough time to break through to the Dao Proving Realm.
This alchemical formula was thus of unimaginable value.
And since it was a naturally formed treasure, born of heaven and earth, there was no chance of it being false.
Because of this, countless eyes were now blazing, staring at the scroll as if they could burn it into their memories—if not snatch it away outright.
"A Pill of Immortality recipe… this is a massive move. No doubt many will lose their minds over it," Yi Tianxing muttered, a glint of admiration in his eyes.
Naturally, he had no intention of letting such a thing slip through his fingers.
And since the auction was being conducted with Eternal Coins, there was no one present who could outbid him.
Who ultimately owned the recipe didn't matter—what mattered was winning the bid.
Yi Tianxing wasn't the only one desperate for it—he could feel the heat of desire radiating from the other bidders.
One thing was certain: this would be a brutal fight.
With such an extraordinary item opening the Dragon Palace Auction, the event's level had immediately skyrocketed.
"This recipe is an Immortal-grade supreme recipe—and some might even call it Divine-grade.But I must caution you: gathering all the necessary materials is extremely difficult. Even with the recipe in hand, without enormous resources and a top-tier alchemist, crafting the pill will be nearly impossible," the Turtle Prime Minister added.
"The bidding will now begin! The opening price: 10 million Eternal Coins. :Minimum bid increment: 1 million Eternal Coins.There is no price cap. The highest bidder wins!"
A stunning price—ten million Eternal Coins.
Very few could afford such an amount.
But the Dragon Palace had planned for this. Prior to the auction, the Dragon Palace had contacted Yi Tianxing and requested that a currency exchange center for Eternal Coins be established within the palace itself. Yi Tianxing had agreed without hesitation.
For him, this was heaven-sent. The wider the use of Eternal Coins, the more deeply they would root in the hearts of the people. This, in turn, would silently draw immense fate energy to the Great Yi Dynasty. Eternal Coins were one of the key factors behind the dynasty's current rise.
Even now, Xue Jin, the chubby merchant, had been sent ahead to the Dragon Palace to set up the Great Yi Bank Exchange Center.
Anything could be traded for Eternal Coins.
A clear price table ensured fairness and transparency. No one was cheated. The goal wasn't profit—it was spreading the Eternal Coin's influence as far and wide as possible.
The Great Yi Bank had even arrived in the Dragon Palace days before Yi Tianxing himself.
Just yesterday, numerous cultivators and powerful clans had exchanged their goods for Eternal Coins. Though many traded only surplus treasures or basic ores, the quantities were staggering. For instance, massive amounts of Purple Copper Ore were brought in by those with copper-rich territories.
While unremarkable on the surface, these materials represented tremendous strategic resources for the Great Yi Dynasty. Many of them were rare or absent from Great Yi territory. This was an unexpected boon—especially for Refinement and Mechanism Crafting.
The Heavenly Crafts Pavilion could now craft more powerful treasures based on these new resources.
Now, with Yi Tianxing present, the supply of Eternal Coins was essentially limitless. Any amount could be exchanged without issue.
Thanks to the constant production of Demonic Thought Beads, Eternal Coins were minted in staggering quantities.
And because of their inherent anti-inflationary properties, Eternal Coins would never depreciate—the more, the better.
As a result, most attendees now carried Eternal Coins. And not just a few.
Even so, a starting bid of ten million left many stunned.
"Eleven million!" someone finally shouted after a brief silence, cautiously raising the price by one million.
It was a minor increase, but still enormous. Many cultivators might never earn that much in their entire lives.
"Twelve million!"
"Fourteen million!"
The atmosphere ignited instantly. Though not all dared bid, there were clearly many rich and powerful contenders. Especially among the sea-dwelling races, whose abundant natural resources translated into vast wealth. Many had already exchanged for Eternal Coins.
For a chance at immortality, they were more than willing to spend freely.
In just a few moments, the price had soared to 50 million Eternal Coins—and was still climbing.
That said, there weren't too many bidders. After all, this was just a recipe—not the actual pill. And even if one obtained it, they might never be able to craft it. That reality kept many cautious.
"Sixty million!"
Yi Tianxing's voice rang out, bidding calmly—yet raising the price by a full ten million.