BTTH: Starting With Auctioning Green Lotus Core Flame

The auction was about to begin. Linglong quickly made her way outside the valley, glancing at the assembled people with the setting sun as their background.

She announced, "The auction will start in half an hour. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by your long journey and our lack of preparation."

Linglong glanced at the prepared speech written by Ya Fei, her face turning a shade of crimson with embarrassment.

"You are all esteemed peak experts of the northwestern region and deserve the highest respect. However, we did not anticipate your swift arrival and have not fully prepared. Therefore, our Pavilion Master has decided to allow you to enter the Heaven Ascending Pavilion's territory ahead of time."

"I hope you do not mind."

She made an awkward welcoming gesture.

The crowd exchanged astonished looks. Why the sudden turn of attitude? 

This was the auctioneer who had previously nonchalantly killed a Dou Emperor with her bare hands, and now she was personally greeting them? They couldn't help but wonder whether this was a trap.

Some cautious experts remained still, wary of any sudden movements from the nearby Amethyst Winged Lion King, fearing it might commit another massacre.

Only the truly powerful dared to step into the peach blossom garden.

Linglong flicked her fingers, and barrels of wine were brought out. She continued reading from the script, "The Pavilion Master mentioned that some of you have visited twice already. We did not have time to prepare refreshments, but a banquet without wine is not complete. Please, do not refuse."

As she finished speaking, Niu Meng lifted several wine barrels and smashed them onto the ground. The crisp sound of breaking echoed as the wine flowed onto the ground.

"Do not be offended. The Pavilion Master is honoring the spirits of the deceased."

The crowd's expressions were mixed, but they understood the message. This was a show of power from the Pavilion Master, reminding them of the fate of those who had challenged the Heaven Ascending Pavilion's authority. The bodies of those who defied them had piled up like a mountain.

Medicine Emperor Han Feng chuckled, "Pavilion Master Li is really interesting. How could I refuse his kindness?"

With that, Han Feng lifted a barrel and drank it down in large gulps, finishing it completely.

"Refreshing!" He wiped the wine from his mouth, sighing in satisfaction. "The Heaven Ascending Pavilion not only has beauties but also delicious wine, haha."

Reluctantly, the others followed suit, drinking their barrels of wine in one go.

Those who hesitated or refused were immediately frozen into ice sculptures before being shattered into pieces right in front of everyone.

Bing Shuang approached; her every step causing a layer of frost to cover the ground behind, making the air incredibly cold.

"What!"

The pupils of Mister Golden and Mister Silver contracted sharply. They hadn't even noticed when she had made her move!

Han Feng frowned and said, "Fellows from Heaven Ascending Pavilion, we're here for the auction, not making any enemies. Aren't you afraid to besmirch the Pavilion's reputation by acting so domineering?"

Bing Shuang turned her cold gaze towards him, her emerald eyes glinting with a hint of icy light, "Have some problems?"

Receiving Bing Shuang's glare, Han Feng felt as if his blood had frozen, his bones making cracking sounds as though he might turn into an ice sculpture like the others at any moment.

Linglong said, "Our place, our rules. If you're afraid, then scram! From today onwards, our Pavilion Master will establish a rule."

"If you can't control your subordinates and someone trespasses into Heaven Ascending Pavilion's territory, then Heaven Ascending Pavilion will enforce the rule. Anyone who steps foot here will be killed!"

Most of those killed earlier were from the Black-Corner Region, known for being unbridled and their repeated challenges to Heaven Ascending Pavilion's authority, leading to their deaths.

However, as long as they didn't break the rules, everything would be fine.

Han Feng dared not speak out, reluctantly standing beside Mister Golden and Mister Silver, hoping they would help him if anything happened.

With half an hour left before the auction started, everyone could only wait outside the pavilion, exchanging wary glances. However, they noticed that cultivating here was far more effective than outside world. If they could stay and cultivate here, their progress would be much faster.

"This place is truly remarkable. Why didn't I sense such a strong Dou Qi here before?" Jia Xingtian murmured, "If I cultivate here regularly, I might break through the Dou Emperor barrier soon."

President Fa Ma, with a cauldron on his head, said, "Indeed, but we don't have the strength to break Heaven Ascending Pavilion's rules. Let's wait patiently for the auction."

Jia Xingtian nodded. Earlier, even a Dou Emperor had been killed, showing the deep foundation of Heaven Ascending Pavilion, capable of instantly killing a Dou Emperor, a clear indication of their power.

Mister Golden and Mister Silver sat cross-legged, preparing to cultivate, but were interrupted by Niu Meng, "Sorry, but cultivation is not allowed within Heaven Ascending Pavilion. If you wish to cultivate, please leave."

Hearing this, the Golden-Silver Elders could only shake their heads in frustration. They had hoped to seize this opportunity to comprehend the space-tearing law of Dou Ancestors, further advancing to Dou Ancestors themselves. But they were thwarted, realizing that the rules here were indeed really strict.

Han Feng stood with his hands behind his back, staring at Heaven Ascending Pavilion. He was eager to see the auction items and hoped to acquire a Heavenly Flame.

Ban Lao, leaning on his cane, approached, "Medicine Emperor, can you guess the origins of Heaven Ascending Pavilion?"

Han Feng shook his head, "I can't. The aura here is overwhelming, even I can't fathom it. Perhaps only those few Dou Ancestors can truly uncover its mysteries."

However, even Dou Ancestors couldn't see through Heaven Ascending Pavilion's origins. Last time, the black mist had been repelled by its barriers, almost damaging his soul.

Protector Wu, a member of the Hall of Soul, glanced coldly at the people from the Black-Corner Region. They were merely pawns of the Hun Clan.

He had already reported the previous incident and the auction of the Green Fungus Pill to the higher-ups in the Hall of Soul. Stronger powerhouses would soon arrive, hoping to uncover the true identity of Heaven Ascending Pavilion.

Li Xiao was too mysterious, with an aura that repelled any attempts to harm or even digging into his secret.