All the treasure being exchanged at the Eternal Bank would richly expand and diversify the material reserves of the Great Yi. After all, Great Yi never refused any kind of resource—even the most ordinary spiritual materials were accepted without hesitation.
The Heavenly Craft Pavilion was constantly experimenting with material combinations, and Yi Tianxing himself would occasionally intervene, using the Creation Cube to refine new materials from mundane ones, resulting in powerful synthetic treasures.
Examples included:
Five-Colored Divine Gold
Frostfire Mystic Steel
Blood-Weeping Pearls
These were all originally low-grade yellow-tier materials, yet after synthesis, they leapt into the profound-tier, earth-tier, and in rare cases, even heaven-tier—becoming peerless divine materials.
From trash to treasure. From mundane to miraculous.
And all with materials that ordinary cultivators wouldn't even glance at.
This ability to elevate low-level resources through refinement was one of Great Yi's greatest advantages.
Civilization was the true foundation of ever-growing power.
Once these formulas were complete, they would be handed over to the Heavenly Craft Pavilion. Using the Heavenfire Furnace, the process of smelting and reforming could be completed rapidly, mass-producing high-quality materials.
Thus, no one found it strange when even "ordinary" materials were being used for Eternal Coin exchanges. As long as the volume was high enough, the exchange was still valuable. To obtain a meaningful amount of Eternal Coins, massive quantities of materials were required.
"Excellent. With these heavenly treasures and spirit materials, the foundation of Great Yi will grow even stronger."
Yi Tianxing smiled faintly.
"As expected, those with great fortune are truly rich. Their personal wealth far exceeds imagination. Each one of them rivals hundreds of their peers. These are truly the kind of guests worth having."
In the Appraisal Tower
Meanwhile, many powerhouses were entering the Appraisal Tower to have their treasures evaluated and consigned for auction.
Their decisions were smart: common items were sold at the Eternal Bank, while top-tier treasures were held for auction, where they could fetch much higher prices.
"Interesting. Very interesting. The items in their hands are astonishing… Things rarely seen in the outside world. Their daring is extraordinary—they're no ordinary folk."
Of course, Yi Tianxing could easily view everything happening in the Appraisal Tower with a mere thought.
He knew exactly what items were being submitted—and many of them were immensely valuable.
Still, he did not interfere.
Instead, he simply sat quietly, waiting for the auction to begin.
Time Lost in the Auction Realm
Time meant nothing in the auction realm.
You couldn't sense its passage—and upon leaving, it would feel as though no time had passed at all.
Eventually, the participating experts returned to their seats.
The void grew still once more.
"Since all Daoist friends are ready, let the auction begin. Silent Wanderer, the floor is yours."
Yi Tianxing gave a nod—no nonsense, straight to the point.
This was the Mystery Auction House, after all. Efficiency over pretense.
The Auction Begins
"Greetings, honored guests."
An old man stepped forward with a calm smile.
"I am known as Silent Wanderer, your auctioneer today. Our auction adheres to fairness and transparency—there will be no false information or deception. All details shared are truthful. Transactions are conducted exclusively in Eternal Coins. One hand gives the coin, the other takes the treasure. Instant settlement. No hidden fees. Consignors receive the full auction amount."
With his brief introduction finished, he clapped once.
A veiled maid appeared, holding the first item of the auction.
"Our first item today—please have a look."
She unveiled the cloth to reveal a golden pearl.
"This is a Dragon Pearl, condensed from the body of a five-clawed Golden Dragon. The original owner reportedly reached the Dao-Proving Realm. Though the precise origin is unconfirmed, it is believed to have circulated out of the Dragon Clan. Its value is immeasurable."
"If refined, this pearl can grant access to the essence and Dao comprehension of a Dao-Proving dragon. It may even contain their divine powers and complete law insights. It can be refined into a spiritual treasure or used in altar construction. However, it requires special techniques to refine—it won't be easy."
The introduction shocked the gathered experts.
A Dao-Proving Dragon Pearl?
Absolutely priceless.
In the hands of another dragon, it would be akin to gaining centuries of cultivation in an instant.
Of course, the Dragon Clan considered Dragon Pearls taboo—if they found out, they would hunt down whoever possessed or sold it, no matter the cost.
It was only in the protection of the Mystery Auction House that this item could be sold so openly.
Once sold, no one could trace the buyer.
A guarantee of absolute safety.
Unsurprisingly, many attendees' eyes lit up with greed. A treasure like this was essentially a Dao Fruit, containing the complete insights of a Dao-Proving Realm dragon.
"The bidding for the Dao-Proving Dragon Pearl now begins! Starting bid: 1 billion Eternal Coins! Minimum increment: 10 million Eternal Coins. No upper limit!"
The moment the price was announced—
Gasp!
Even among these elite rulers, the price drew audible gasps.
A billion coins.
Terrifying—but not unwarranted. To someone who truly needed it, it was worth more than its weight in entire worlds.
The auction room fell silent.
Until—
"I'll open the bidding. 1.1 billion."
Yi Tianxing's voice rang out.
A bold move—raising it by a full 100 million from the start.
Though not strictly necessary, the Dragon Pearl would be highly beneficial to the two dragon consorts in his imperial palace.
"1.2 billion."
Another mysterious bidder quickly followed.
"1.3 billion."
And so it continued.
One bid after another, each in hundred-million increments.
The auction burst into frenzied action, and the hall became electrified.
These weren't ordinary cultivators—they were titans, each exchanging billions of Eternal Coins earlier at the Eternal Bank. Wealth was not an issue.
Yi Tianxing didn't bid again.
The Dragon Pearl was desirable, but not necessary. He only cared that the auction stayed exciting.
Eventually, the price reached an eye-watering 10 billion, and the winner turned out to be a member of the variant flood dragon race—a species especially tempted by such pearls.
Auction of Supreme Treasures Continues
One after another, the rare treasures flowed onto the stage:
A living Millennium Spirit Fungus
A bone coffin forged from the resentment of countless dead
Supreme elemental treasures
Rare altar-crafting materials
A sapling from the World Tree
A talisman containing the full power of a Dao-Proving strike
A mysterious egg from a forbidden land, capable of hatching into a legendary beast
Each item was a once-in-a-lifetime treasure.
Any one of them would drive cultivators into a frenzy in the outside world.
Here, they were just part of the lineup.
The intensity of bidding surged, and each item fetched a sky-high price.
Yi Tianxing occasionally made purchases of his own, selecting only those truly valuable to his plans.
He spent freely—money was no concern.
Next Lot: A Divine Guardian General
"Our next item is... a Guardian God General."
Divine Eye smiled as a new item was brought out.
What was a Guardian God General?
In the immortal sects, these were powerful constructs—spiritual war machines, often stationed to protect sects or holy grounds. The most famous example was the Yellow Turban Warriors, known for their loyalty and strength.
Once formed, they never betrayed their masters, even over centuries.
A high-grade Guardian General could stand toe-to-toe with top cultivators.
However, creating one was extremely difficult.
It required rare materials, complex rituals, and massive amounts of incense and faith power.
The most elite types even needed to be refined from naturally occurring spiritual entities, such as ghosts, spirits, or phantoms.
"This particular Guardian General has reached the True Spirit Realm in power."
"Its potential is immense. With enough incense and offerings, it can evolve further. It is ideal for defense or guardianship. Starting bid: 100 million Eternal Coins."
The auction hall stirred again.