"Enough!"

A sudden angry shout resounded throughout the entire Linlang Pavilion auction.

Ling Yuwei, with a face like frost, walked out of the private room, appearing in the view of everyone.

Looking at Huo Zhenxiong on the stage, she said coldly:

"City Lord Huo."

"This is Linlang Pavilion, please wait until the auction ends if you have any issues to deal with."

"If you want this Elemental Spirit, please participate in the bidding process."

"Don't make things difficult for me."

With Ling Yuwei's appearance, the atmosphere at the scene dropped to freezing point.

All eyes turned to Huo Zhenxiong.

Huo Zhenxiong was immediately taken aback, then chuckled:

"Pavilion Master Ling, but I discovered someone using another's Rank Badge in my Celestial Feather City."

"As the City Lord, do I not have the right to investigate the matter thoroughly?"

Hearing this, Ling Yuwei was stunned:

"This..."

She clearly realized the seriousness of the situation and never expected Huo Zhenxiong to cling to this matter.

Huo Zhenxiong continued pressing her without pause:

"Pavilion Master Ling, I would like to ask."

"Does your jumping out at this moment mean that..."

Suddenly, Huo Zhenxiong's voice became righteous and questioned loudly:

"You, Pavilion Master Ling, or your Linlang Pavilion intend to shield this person and oppose my City Lord's Mansion or even the Linglang Empire?"

His face bulged with veins as he furiously pointed at Ling Yuwei:

"Or have you colluded from the beginning, staging this entire play!"

"Hiss~~"

Under Huo Zhenxiong's relentless questioning, the scene suddenly became silent.

Ling Yuwei was at a loss due to this sudden reversal:

"You!"

"I did not."

The gray-robed old man quickly pulled Ling Yuwei back and spoke:

"City Lord, you may have misunderstood."

"Neither our Pavilion Master Ling nor the entire Linlang Pavilion."

"Has any intention of opposing you, City Lord."

"Also, I can assure you, there's no collusion in Linlang Pavilion, please be discerning, City Lord Huo."

"And perhaps you could consider this."

"Could your investigation into his identity perhaps wait until after this Elemental Spirit auction is completed?"

"By then, Linlang Pavilion will fully cooperate."

At this moment, the gray-robed old man's composed speech revealed his stance and indirectly humbled himself to show Huo Zhenxiong respect.

Typically, a normal person would consider this a satisfactory resolution.

However, Huo Zhenxiong's purpose clearly wouldn't be fulfilled so easily.

He turned to the gray-robed old man beside Ling Yuwei and said:

"Very well."

Just as the old man and Ling Yuwei were about to breathe a sigh of relief, Huo Zhenxiong suddenly said:

"But..."

"Didn't he bid fifty-one million?"

"I suspect he can't produce that much, and I hope he comes up on stage for a face-to-face transaction."

With that statement, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly turned quite delicate.

Faced with Huo Zhenxiong's demand, even Pavilion Master Ling Yuwei had no authority to object or refuse.

The gray-robed old man understood now that his previous words were in vain.

He could only sigh:

"This is all we can do."

At this moment, he couldn't have imagined that Lin Yi's Rank Badge was actually forged.

In the Nine Nether Continent, this matter could either be significant or trivial.

Normally, those caught would be warned and the badge confiscated.

As long as no one uses the badge to enjoy special privileges, it's generally overlooked.

But if someone decides to pursue this matter seriously, it could escalate, just like now.

Even as the owners of Linlang Pavilion, with a desire to help Lin Yi, they were powerless.

Because blocking Huo Zhenxiong meant opposing Huo Zhenxiong's backing of the Jialan Empire and the Swordsman Guild.

Linlang Pavilion's strength was substantial.

But it had not reached the level of contending with an Empire and the Swordsman Guild simultaneously.

Facing Linlang Pavilion's compromise and Huo Zhenxiong's demand, all eyes once again focused on Lin Yi.

Only then did Lin Yi truly experience the harsh reality and the survival law of survival of the fittest in this world.

If you're not displaying enough power now.

Then you'll always have a pack of mad dogs chasing you down until you bow to them or disappear entirely from their view,

Faced with the aggressive Huo Zhenxiong and the many onlookers, Lin Yi resignedly said:

"Let's begin."

Looking at the longsword in his hand, Lin Yi softly summoned:

"Summon Sword Spirit"

A "boom~" sounded, resonating through the venue and in the hearts of everyone in Celestial Feather City.

An overwhelming power instantly enveloped the skies above Celestial Feather City, pressing down on everyone's hearts, making it hard to breathe.

At the same time, a storm brewed above the Linlang Pavilion auction house, with lightning and thunder, creating an apocalyptic scene.

This suddenly appearing spectacle left everyone in Celestial Feather City staring in shock towards the direction of the Linlang Pavilion auction:

"What's happening over there?"

In an instant, countless figures soared into the sky across Celestial Feather City.

An elderly man with an immortal aura suddenly appeared in the void, his voice echoing above Celestial Feather City's skies:

"Who dares to stir trouble in my Celestial Feather City?"

But as soon as he spoke.

A tremendous aura transformed into a gigantic palm, instantly sending him flying, accompanied by a deafening voice:

"Noisy!"

At the same time, an invisible power, centered on Lin Yi's box, spread like a tide.

Just in that instant.

Thousands in the audience below widened their eyes in terror as if seeing a horrifying scene.

Some were even so frightened by this terrifying power that they collapsed to the ground, stammering:

"This...this...this..."

Facing that deathly aura.

The thousands seemed unable to speak, their faces revealing the fear of impending death, dazed.

A sudden groan came from the stage, attracting many glances.

Huo Zhenxiong was suddenly down on one knee:

"Boom~"

When Huo Zhenxiong's knee hit the ground, the immense power even caused the magically stone-built high platform to sink.

Just the aura 'seconded' a Tier Seven Emperor Level Mage.

The strength of the owner of this aura was clear:

"Divine Venerable!"

Ling Yuwei looked towards Lin Yi's box in shock:

"He actually has a Divine Venerable by his side!"

At this moment, Ling Yuwei felt her breath almost stop.

The gray-robed elder beside her was even more stunned in disbelief:

"He actually has a Divine Venerable protector by his side, oh my heavens!"

Then the gray-robed elder seemed to realize something, pounding his chest in regret:

"We've missed the chance to become friends with a Divine Venerable, I'm the sinner of our Linlang Pavilion!!"

The gray-robed elder knelt on the ground in pain and remorse.

At this moment, the door of box number 11 suddenly opened:

"Bang!"

Lin Yi appeared in everyone's view with a calm expression.

Lin Yi then removed the badge from his chest and threw it in front of Huo Zhenxiong on the stage:

"You wanted this, didn't you? Here you go."

Suddenly, Huo Zhenxiong looked at Lin Yi with rage, but the next moment, his anger was replaced by endless fear.

Behind Lin Yi, a stunning woman in a red dress appeared, her beauty rivaling Ling Yuwei's.

"A mere Tier Seven Emperor Level, daring to be presumptuous in front of my young master."

"Truly unaware of danger."

The woman took no action.

Huo Zhenxiong, supporting himself on one knee, suddenly spat a mouthful of reverse blood:

"Pfft~"

Bright red blood instantly stained the high platform, and Huo Zhenxiong staggered backward.

However, he didn't dare express even a hint of anger, desperately resisting the aura that nearly crushed him, his face twisted.

Katrina coldly laughed upon seeing this:

"This is just a little punishment for your disrespect towards my young master."

In horror, Huo Zhenxiong looked up at Katrina behind Lin Yi, confused about when she appeared.

Furthermore, this average-looking man had a Divine Venerable protecting him?

At this moment, Huo Zhenxiong felt like dying: 'What dreadful existence have I provoked!'

Reflecting on his previous actions, Huo Zhenxiong almost finished himself off on the spot.

Thinking of Lin Yi's deeds before, it should have been obvious that to act so boldly, he must have the capital to support such actions!

In full view, Lin Yi stepped onto the stage, violently dismantling the metal cage and carefully placing the barely alive Elemental Spirit in his palm.

In the process.

Thousands of eyes could only watch helplessly, hardly daring to breathe too loudly, fearing to draw Lin Yi's attention.

Meanwhile, in box number 3, Xiao Mo, who was planning trouble for Lin Yi, was already terrified, sitting paralyzed on the ground:

"What is the background of this kid?"

Thinking about the consequences of provoking him, Xiao Mo was nearly scared into incontinence.

Recalling his previous actions, even Xiao Mo found himself laughable:

"Who is really courting death here!"

Faced with a group rendered speechless by Katrina's aura, Lin Yi coldly laughed and looked at Ling Yuwei:

"Can I take her away now?"