I Can See Through Everything-Chapter 576

"Venerable Zhenbao has emerged!"

As the figure stepped onto the jade platform, a cultivator who had attended multiple auctions before whispered immediately.

It turned out that the unexpected Nascent Soul Realm powerhouse was none other than Venerable Zhenbao, the one overseeing this auction.

Seeing that the cultivators in the grand hall had all quieted down, he nodded in satisfaction.

He said calmly, "This auction was originally scheduled for next month. However, with a new secret realm about to emerge in Sacred Tianxu Mountain, many fellow Daoists have flocked to the city. Therefore, City Lord decided to advance the auction date."

As soon as Venerable Zhenbao spoke, a wave of commotion rippled through the hall.

A new secret realm within Sacred Tianxu Mountain—this had been the most talked-about news lately.

Now that Venerable Zhenbao had directly confirmed it, it naturally stirred much discussion.

Only after the hall had quieted down once more did he continue:

"Very soon, the new secret realm will open. I imagine many of you present intend to enter and seek your fortunes.

As the saying goes, sharpening your blade before heading into the forest makes for better chopping. To seize opportunities in the secret realm, your strength is your greatest support.

Thus, this city’s auction will feature numerous powerful artifacts and pills.

Even spiritual artifacts will be among them—more than one, and some of high-grade quality.

They can boost your strength and increase your chances of gaining fortune within the secret realm."

"Even high-grade spiritual artifacts?!"

The cultivators in the hall were instantly shocked.

After all, spiritual artifacts were rare. Despite the crowd being full of powerful cultivators—nearly half in the Golden Core Realm—those who truly possessed spiritual artifacts were few and far between.

And the majority of those were merely low-grade. Mid-grade artifacts were already rare.

After all, crafting spiritual artifacts wasn’t easy—it required favorable timing, location, and people. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator had to expend tremendous effort to forge one.

This was also why even newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivators might not have a spiritual artifact as their personal weapon.

Each rank increase in a spiritual artifact brought a dramatic leap in power.

High-grade spiritual artifacts were so rare that even seasoned Nascent Soul cultivators would covet them.

That explained the shock on everyone’s face upon hearing that a high-grade spiritual artifact would appear in this auction.

Even those in the heaven-grade private rooms—Qian Lingxiao and Gongshu Zheng—had their eyes light up.

"A high-grade spiritual artifact? They’re actually offering such a treasure at this auction?"

Qian Lingxiao abruptly stood up, his eyes brimming with joy.

Gongshu Zheng’s eyes also gleamed. "A high-grade spiritual artifact—Tianxu City is truly pulling out all the stops!"

No wonder the two were so excited. Although both were in the Nascent Soul Realm and came from extraordinary backgrounds, they had only recently stepped into this realm and lacked deep foundations.

The most precious artifacts they carried were merely mid-grade spiritual artifacts.

A high-grade spiritual artifact, even in the vast Tianyuan Great World, was a supremely valuable treasure.

Even Nascent Soul cultivators of the fourth or fifth tribulation would use artifacts of this level at best.

Who would have thought Tianxu City would be willing to auction one? It was beyond everyone’s expectations.

"Securing that high-grade spiritual artifact won’t be easy. The Nascent Soul cultivators in the other guest rooms won’t let this opportunity slip by."

Once the excitement passed, Qian Lingxiao frowned with concern.

He could already imagine that the Nascent Soul cultivators in other rooms were likely just as thrilled by now.

After all, many top-tier forces had come to Tianxu City for this event, including some Nascent Soul cultivators even more formidable than he was.

There were also older Nascent Soul cultivators who might not be stronger than him in terms of cultivation, but in terms of wealth and accumulation, they likely far surpassed him.

"Indeed. When it comes to wealth, we’re no match for those old seniors," Gongshu Zheng nodded. "Let’s do this, Brother Lingxiao. Why don’t we pool our resources? See if we can secure that high-grade spiritual artifact together."

"The two of us together?" Qian Lingxiao paused in thought before nodding. "That’s a feasible plan. But we’ll still need to see what type of artifact it is—whether it suits us or not."

Even with a high-grade spiritual artifact, suitability mattered. Only artifacts aligned with one's attributes could truly boost one’s power.

For example, a cultivator who practiced a fire-elemental technique would be hindered, not helped, by an artifact imbued with water-elemental laws. Forcing integration could even harm their cultivation.

"Tianxu City really dares to auction even high-grade spiritual artifacts?"

"Quick! Notify the Sect Master! Tell them Tianxu City is auctioning a high-grade spiritual artifact!"

"A high-grade spiritual artifact! What a chance! If we can secure it, our Liu Clan could dominate the tides of fortune. We might even rise into the ranks of the Thirty-Six High Clans!"

"Hahaha! If I, your Old Ancestor, can obtain that high-grade spiritual artifact, I’ll be like a tiger with wings—my strength will surge, and I might even glimpse the realm of the Four-Tribulation Nascent Soul!"

…

Just as Qian Lingxiao had predicted, the other guest rooms erupted as soon as Venerable Zhenbao finished speaking.

Even the unfathomably powerful Nascent Soul cultivators were shaken.

Soon, a determined glint appeared in their eyes.

A high-grade spiritual artifact was simply too precious. No matter how many spirit stones it took, it would be worth it.

"They're really auctioning a high-grade spiritual artifact? Tianxu City is making a grand move!"

Inside Earth-Grade Room Nineteen, Daoist Wubao’s eyes widened as he exclaimed.

"Is it rare for Tianxu City to auction high-grade spiritual artifacts?" Lu Qing asked.

"Rare? This might be the first time, as far as I know," Daoist Wubao replied, his face still filled with shock.

"If it were a low-grade spiritual artifact, that’s one thing. But a high-grade one? In many first-rate sects, that’s a sect-protecting treasure!

Let me put it this way—your friend’s sect, Qiankun Sect, probably treats a high-grade spiritual artifact as their top-tier treasure.

As for supreme-grade spiritual artifacts? Only the most elite superpowers in the Tianyuan Great World might have one under their control."

"I see," Lu Qing nodded in realization.

He had known spiritual artifacts were valuable, but he hadn’t expected the same to hold true even here in the Tianyuan Great World.

But upon reflection, it made sense—of all the Golden Core cultivators he’d encountered since arriving in this world, very few had wielded spiritual artifacts.

"Seems like there’s going to be an intense battle for it. I wonder who the high-grade spiritual artifact will ultimately go to," Lu Qing sighed.

As for Venerable Zhenbao’s high-grade spiritual artifact, he had no intention of competing for it.

Though he had plenty of spirit stones, he didn’t think it was nearly enough to contend with those Nascent Soul old monsters.

A high-grade spiritual artifact could stabilize the fortune of an entire sect.

Sects, clans, and noble families would all be vying with all their might.

"But it is strange," Daoist Wubao mused. "Tianxu City may be powerful, but it’s only a first-rate force in the Tianyuan Great World—not a top-tier one. How are they willing to auction such a treasure?"

"Whatever the reason, we’ll find out soon enough," Lu Qing said with a faint smile.

In the grand hall, Venerable Zhenbao, sensing the growing excitement in the air, also smiled slightly.

“Since everyone seems eager already, this old man won’t waste any more words. Let the auction begin.”

With a wave of his hand, a row of jade bottles suddenly appeared atop the jade platform in front of him.

“First, we’ll be auctioning off these ten Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pills.

I believe many of you already know their effects.

They’re capable of cleansing and refining a Golden Core, and for those at the third transformation of the Golden Core Realm, there’s a significant chance of success in refining their cores—upgrading them from low-grade to mid-grade.”

“Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pill!”

“So the rumors were true—this auction really is offering something that can refine Golden Cores!”

“I must obtain one of these Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pills!”

“I’ve been stuck at the third transformation of the Golden Core Realm for nearly a century. If I can just get one of these pills, breaking through to the fourth transformation would no longer be a dream!”

“My son has already reached the second transformation. Soon, he’ll hit the third—this Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pill would be perfect for him!”

…

As soon as the Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pill was unveiled, it instantly drew the attention of everyone in the hall.

Many Golden Core Realm cultivators had their eyes lit with a fiery intensity.

Earlier, when Venerable Zhenbao mentioned the high-grade spiritual artifact, they had been shocked—but that was a treasure far beyond their reach.

Such items were reserved for the lofty Nascent Soul cultivators—irrelevant to the common Golden Core cultivators like themselves.

But the Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pill was a different story.

Among the Golden Core cultivators present, many were still in the early stage, with low-grade Golden Cores.

To advance to the middle stage, refining their cores and upgrading to mid-grade was essential.

This pill could greatly accelerate that refinement process and was among the best options for enhancing core quality.

With just one, many early-stage Golden Core cultivators here would have a strong chance of upgrading their cores and advancing in realm.

The atmosphere in the hall turned feverishly intense.

Many Golden Core experts now wore expressions of fierce determination.

Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pills had always been rare and in high demand.

Often, the moment an alchemy master gathered the required ingredients, the pills would be preordered before they even began refining.

It was exceptionally rare for any to be released to the public.

Now, ten were being auctioned at once—how could the Golden Core cultivators not be thrilled?

“Very well. I believe everyone knows how valuable the Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pill is, so I won’t say more. The starting bid for the first pill is one thousand low-grade spirit stones. Each increase must be no less than one hundred.”

Seeing the eagerness written all over the audience's faces, Venerable Zhenbao didn't tease them any further and went straight into the auction.

And surprisingly, the starting bid wasn’t even high—just one thousand low-grade spirit stones.

But that didn’t last long. Very soon, someone raised the price.

“One thousand five hundred low-grade spirit stones!”

“Two thousand!”

“Two thousand five hundred!”

“Three thousand five!”

“Four thousand!”

…

“Ten thousand!”

The bidding soared rapidly. In less than ten breaths, it had already reached ten thousand low-grade spirit stones.

And the moment that price was called out, the entire hall fell silent.

Everyone turned to look at the bidder.

It was an elderly man with white hair and deep wrinkles on his face. Even his body exuded a faint air of decay.

Though still in the Golden Core Realm, he looked like someone on the brink of death.

The crowd immediately understood—this was a Golden Core cultivator whose life essence was nearly exhausted, a man standing at death’s door.

After calling out the bid of ten thousand, the old man’s face had gone pale and his body trembled.

As everyone looked at him, he showed a pleading expression.

“Fellow Daoists, I beg your mercy. Please let this old man have this Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pill. I have little life left—this is my only hope.”

Hearing his heartfelt plea, many in the hall were moved. Those who had been ready to shout new bids now kept their mouths shut.

After all, this was just the first of ten pills. There would be more to compete for. Giving the old man one wouldn’t hurt.

Even Venerable Zhenbao on the platform let out a sigh.

But he still had to follow protocol. “Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones. Is there any fellow Daoist willing to offer more?”

Seeing no immediate response, a look of joy appeared on the old man’s face.

Just as Venerable Zhenbao was about to announce the result, a loud voice suddenly rang out:

“Wait! I bid eleven thousand low-grade spirit stones!”

The entire hall froze. Even Venerable Zhenbao paused mid-sentence.

Everyone turned toward the voice and saw that the speaker was a burly middle-aged man with a longsaber strapped to his back.

Dressed in half-exposed leather, tall and broad, he had the build of a tiger and the aura of a bear. His blood energy surged wildly.

More importantly, his aura had clearly reached the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm.

Under the gaze of the crowd—and the old man’s desperate stare—this man barked impatiently:

“What are you all looking at? Old man, if your time’s up, just die already.

Even if you take this Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pill, what good will it do you?

You might reach the fourth transformation, sure—but that’s only a hundred more years of life.

After that, won’t you die all the same?

Since that’s your fate, don’t waste such a precious pill. Better to die sooner.”

“Fellow Daoist, you’ve already reached the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm. This Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pill won’t help you. Why must you fight this old man for his only hope of survival?”

The old man pleaded.

But the burly man was unmoved. “What, I can’t buy it for a younger member of my clan? Old man, if you’re not giving up, then bid higher. Otherwise, the pill is mine!”

The old man froze, his body stiffened, and his face sank into despair.