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Chapter 226: Heavenly Merchant Pavilion

The Heavenly Merchant Domain is a unique place within the Chaotic Demon Sea. It's not only because it connects multiple sea regions but also due to the gathering of various rare treasures. The domain is composed of over a thousand interconnected islands, with the most powerful force being the Heavenly Merchant Pavilion. It's said that as long as you have enough Xuan Yuan Dan, you can buy anything here.

Xiao Tian headed straight to the main city of the Heavenly Merchant Domain, the Heavenly Merchant City, which was entirely covered by a faint yellow light shield. The shield radiated a formation power no weaker than the protective array of Dao Sect.

"So lively!" Mu Lingshan's little face was full of excitement and curiosity as she observed the bustling Heavenly Merchant City.

The two of them entered the city and headed directly towards the central area, where a grand black pavilion nearly a thousand feet high stood. A vast aura emanated from it, making people feel awestruck.

The Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Merchant Pavilion was a Revolving Core Realm expert, putting the pavilion on par with the eight super sects of the Eastern Xuan Region.

"Let's go inside!" Xiao Tian said.

After entering the Heavenly Merchant Pavilion, Xiao Tian did not go straight to the auction but instead entered a treasure appraisal room. In the Chaotic Demon Sea, the currency used for transactions was Xuan Yuan Dan, an upgraded version of Nirvana Dan that contained higher energy and a trace of life force.

Since Xiao Tian didn't have any Xuan Yuan Dan, he needed to exchange treasures for money. The spacious appraisal room was brightly lit, and a man with a professional smile sat inside, looking bored.

Upon seeing Xiao Tian enter, the man smiled and asked, "Sir, what do you wish to appraise?"

"Get your supervisor. I want to auction a Pure Yuan Treasure," Xiao Tian replied calmly.

"Hiss!" The man gasped at Xiao Tian's words.

Quickly, he stood up respectfully and said, "Sir, I will fetch the supervisor immediately."

After a while, the sound of soft footsteps approached, and a delicate fragrance filled the room. "Is this the customer who wants to auction a Pure Yuan Treasure?" a gentle and pleasant voice asked.

Xiao Tian saw a woman in a striking red dress, with a graceful figure and an elegant smile, standing before him.

"Yes, I am the one," Xiao Tian nodded.

The woman asked, "May I have your name, sir?"

"My name is Xiao Tian," he replied calmly. With his current strength, he wasn't afraid of revealing his identity.

Upon hearing his name, a gleam flashed in the woman's eyes. "I am Tang Dongling, the supervisor of the Heavenly Merchant Pavilion," she introduced herself with a smile. "Please show me the treasure."

Xiao Tian flipped his hand, and a jade box appeared in his palm. Opening it, a blood-red object about a foot in size rose, emanating a chilling aura.

Tang Dongling glanced at Xiao Tian and asked, "Is this the Blood Demon Shark Clan's Demon Shark Tooth?"

"Indeed," Xiao Tian confirmed. "Will the Heavenly Merchant Pavilion take it?"

"Of course we will," Tang Dongling replied with a light laugh. "This is a low-grade Pure Yuan Treasure, and we can set the price at fifteen million Xuan Yuan Dan. Naturally, the actual auction price might be higher."

"That's acceptable," Xiao Tian nodded. "By the way, Miss Tang, do you have any Fire Mountain Flame Stones at the auction?"

"We do, but they've already been reserved," Tang Dongling said. "These are rare materials, and every time they appear, they are quickly snapped up by major forces."

She continued, "If you really need them, I can make an exception and sell you some as a gesture of friendship."

"Thank you, Miss Tang. I need eight pieces," Xiao Tian requested.

"One piece costs one million Xuan Yuan Dan, so eight pieces will be eight million," Tang Dongling stated.

"I don't have that much on me. Can you provide them now and deduct the cost after the auction?" Xiao Tian asked.

"That's possible," Tang Dongling agreed, signaling the middle-aged man who quickly left and returned with a jade box.

The box emitted a scorching wave of energy. Xiao Tian looked inside and saw eight fiery red crystals lying quietly, with magma-like patterns flowing within them.

"Thank you," Xiao Tian said, cupping his hands. With a thought, he stored the Fire Mountain Flame Stones and left.

After Xiao Tian left, the middle-aged man couldn't help but ask, "Miss, why did you break the Heavenly Merchant Pavilion's rules for him?"

"Do you know who he is?" Tang Dongling asked, narrowing her eyes.

"No," the man replied, shaking his head.

"Recently, there was news from the Eastern Xuan Region about a young man named Xiao Tian. He fought against the chief teacher of the Yuan Gate. Later, when the Yuan Gate's chief called for reinforcements to suppress him, he summoned six Revolving Core experts and wiped out the Yuan Gate, including two of its chief teachers. It's said that the Yuan Gate's Yan Yuanzi was killed by him earlier," Tang Dongling explained.

"What? The number one super sect of the Eastern Xuan Region, the Yuan Gate, was destroyed? And three Revolving Core experts died?" the middle-aged man exclaimed in shock.

He knew that the Heavenly Merchant Pavilion only had one Revolving Core expert backing it. The fact that Xiao Tian could eliminate three Revolving Core experts was unimaginable.

...

Meanwhile, after leaving the Heavenly Merchant Pavilion, Xiao Tian and Mu Lingshan wandered around the city, buying various snacks for her.

Finally, they found an inn to stay in. In the spacious and quiet room, Xiao Tian summoned the Blazing Heaven Cauldron, which floated before him, emitting a constant stream of crimson light.

"Ling Shan, I need to go into seclusion for some time. Don't run around," Xiao Tian instructed Mu Lingshan before entering the Blazing Heaven Cauldron.

The interior of this top-tier Pure Yuan Treasure had formed its own space. Since the Blazing Heaven Elder had removed his connection with the cauldron and allowed it to merge completely with Xiao Tian, the refining methods of the Blazing Heaven Sect were also contained within the cauldron.

Xiao Tian sat cross-legged and began merging his consciousness with the cauldron. Instantly, countless pieces of information flooded his mind.

Moments later, Xiao Tian opened his eyes, having fully understood the Blazing Heaven Sect's refining methods.

Currently, he could use the Fire Mountain Flame Stones to refine the cauldron. Once the Blazing Heaven Sect's array was complete, he would need volcanoes to enhance its level. The stronger the volcanoes, the more powerful the Blazing Heaven Cauldron would become.

The Blazing Heaven Elder had spent years finding eight special ancient volcanoes to create an incredibly powerful Blazing Heaven Cauldron. This allowed him to slay a Demon King and, even when gravely injured and on the brink of death, to suppress a Demon General.

(Chapter end)

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