Chapter 275: Auctioning the Xuantian Technique?
"Alright, everyone," Ling Yun's melodious voice flowed through the hall, "the third auction item has been claimed. Now, let us unveil the fourth."
As the attendants completed the exchange of the previous item, ethereal light swept across the stage. Slowly, a new object appeared—a floating ancient tome.
Its cover shimmered with gentle blue light. Along the edges of its pages, faint silver runes pulsated like streams of flowing energy.
The moment it manifested, the surrounding soul power stirred on its own, gathering toward the book until visible ripples of energy spread through the air.
"Is that… a cultivation technique?" someone murmured, eyes widening with awe.
From the Holy Spirit Church's section, Zhongli Wu's gaze sharpened. A memory surfaced—the Heaven-Devouring Soul Codex they had purchased previously, which had drastically strengthened their sect. Could this be another supreme cultivation art?
That previous manual had granted him immense benefit.
If this new technique were also suitable for his Church, then whatever the cost, he would acquire it.
After all, the Holy Spirit Church's plan to conquer the Douluo Continent was already underway. With another cultivation method to empower them, their success would be nearly assured.
Elsewhere, Du Bushi of the Body Sect leaned forward. Anything capable of drawing in the world's soul power was far from ordinary.
He remembered clearly how the Holy Spirit Church's previous acquisition from the Pavilion, even a fragmentary scripture, had elevated their strength immensely.
Perhaps the reason Zhongli Wu had reached the level of a Limit Douluo was thanks to that very manual.
Intrigued, Du Bushi clenched his fists. The Body Sect's path of cultivation was fraught with difficulty. If they could obtain a high-grade technique of their own, their overall power might soar within years.
This thought lit a decision within him—he would bid for this manual no matter what.
Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy's seats, Tang Ya and Huo Yuhao exchanged startled looks.
"This aura…"
Huo Yuhao frowned. "It feels… somewhat like the Tang Sect's cultivation method—but also different."
Tang Ya's heart tightened. She instinctively turned toward Mu En and Elder Xuan, her voice trembling softly. "Elder Mu, Elder Xuan… this book—"
Mu En's gaze deepened, his tone grave. "Its energy is indeed reminiscent of the Tang Sect's Xuantian Technique, but it feels purer—and older."
Elder Xuan nodded slowly. "Don't panic just yet. It may not be the same thing. The Pavilion has a habit of surprising us."
As he spoke, the tome unexpectedly flipped open on its own. A pale blue beam of light rose from its pages, forming glowing characters in the air—
Hunyuan Xuantian Gong (Primordial Xuantian Technique)
"No way… it really bears the Xuantian name?"
The Shrek contingent collectively narrowed their eyes.
Surely it couldn't be coincidence.
This technique from the Pavilion—the Primordial Xuantian Technique—shared not only its title but even its aura with the Tang Sect's most sacred art.
The ambient fluctuations felt nearly identical to those produced by the true Xuantian Technique itself. No wonder everyone attuned to that energy immediately made the connection.
Tang Ya's face drained of color. Her fingers clutched her dress tightly. "How… how can this be… that's the foundation of the Tang Sect…"
Huo Yuhao placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Don't rush to conclusions. It might just share a name. The contents could be completely different."
At that moment, Ling Yun's voice resonated clearly through the hall, cutting through the tension.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this fourth auction item is titled Primordial Xuantian Technique. It is a fully complete system of soul power refinement. Its uniqueness lies in this—by cultivating it, one can double their soul power precision and triple their cultivation speed."
Her words fell like thunder.
"Double precision? That means soul skills would become at least twice as potent!"
"And triple the speed of cultivation? That's… unheard of!"
Exclamations rippled through the hall.
Ling Yun continued smoothly. "Furthermore, it can seamlessly complement any existing cultivation method. It carries no conflicts or restrictions."
That revelation sent another surge of excitement through the audience.
For centuries, soul masters had battled a universal limitation—internal conflict between differing soul power methods. No one could safely cultivate more than one art. Doing so risked energy deviation or permanent damage.
But this scripture—they had just learned—offered no such constraint.
In an instant, the atmosphere ignited with fervor. Everyone's attention locked on the glowing tome. Every power in the room felt the same impulse: we must have it.
At Shrek's table, Beibei placed a hand on Tang Ya's shoulder. "Don't worry," he murmured. "Let me ask."
He rose and, in a composed voice, addressed Ling Yun.
"Everyone knows the Tang Sect's inherited art is the Xuantian Technique. This item bears the name Primordial Xuantian Technique. May we ask—are they connected?"
It was a careful, diplomatic question. Even for Shrek Academy, offending the Star Auction Pavilion was unthinkable.
Ling Yun smiled gracefully as she replied.
"They are not the same. While the two methods share certain fundamental principles, this Primordial Xuantian Technique is thousands of times more complete and refined. They are entirely different arts."
Her tone softened slightly. "Rest assured, our Pavilion would never auction off your Tang Sect's legacy."
She paused briefly before adding, "The Tang Sect's Xuantian Technique, at best, allows cultivation up to the hundredth rank of soul power. The Primordial Xuantian Technique, however, can carry practitioners beyond that threshold—to divine power levels. As you can see, it far surpasses your sect's manual."
A sigh of relief passed among the Shrek delegates, though the relief quickly gave way to unease.
If what she said was true, this revelation could be catastrophic for the Tang Sect's future.
Once word spread that the Pavilion had auctioned a superior, god-tier version of the Tang Sect's foundational skill, their sect could lose all relevance.
Why settle for the old when this new, perfect technique existed?
Tang Ya's eyes dimmed. "What should we do…? Will the Tang Sect fall into obscurity in my hands?"
Her heart ached. She had fought so hard to rebuild the sect—recruiting new talents, guiding fresh disciples, revitalizing its heritage.
But now, with the unveiling of the Primordial Xuantian Technique, all her progress felt as though it would crumble overnight.
Whichever faction won the scroll would soon attract countless talents from across the continent.
And the Tang Sect might once again fade into history.
Beibei could only pat her trembling shoulder in silence, offering quiet comfort.
Nearby, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er exchanged troubled glances. None of them had imagined the Pavilion would unveil something this monumental—a cultivation method capable of reshaping the foundations of the world itself.
(END CHAPTER)
Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon.
Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Kira1997