Chapter 1000: Qing Cang, the Top Disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect

Two months later, Huang Long arrived in the Golden Horn Great World. Upon arriving, he headed straight for the Divine Realm of Treasure Refinement, where the headquarters of the Treasure Refinement Tower was located. When he reached there, he saw a constant stream of people coming and going, with powerful warriors from various worlds everywhere. However, having attended auctions in the World of Precious Materials and Treasures, as well as those held by Tianyi Mansion and Jiuding Xuan, Huang Long was already accustomed to such scenes.

After paying one million innate divine pills, Huang Long entered Treasure Refinement City. Walking along its streets, he saw a bustling crowd, endless carriages, and various magnificent divine beasts as mounts. Shops lined the streets, and palaces stood in groups, creating a lively atmosphere. But Huang Long wasn’t interested in browsing the shops around him—what they sold wasn’t worth his attention. Instead, he headed toward the Treasure Refinement Hall, the venue for the auction held by the Treasure Refinement Tower.

Tianyi Mansion had the Tianyi Hall, while the Treasure Refinement Tower had the Treasure Refinement Hall. The Tianyi Hall had 999 floors, whereas the Treasure Refinement Hall had 900 floors. The auction took place on the highest floor, the 900th. But as Huang Long approached the entrance of the Treasure Refinement Hall, his eyes narrowed. Disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect! Five disciples dressed in the brocaded robes of the Heavenly Dao Sect were surrounded by powerful warriors from other factions.

“Senior Luo, I didn’t expect that even our Qing Cang from the Heavenly Dao Sect would come to this auction!”
“This time, Qing Cang came intending to capture Huang Long and bring him back to the Central Great World. But Huang Long fled at the news and has already left the Valley of Falling Demons. Later, hearing that this auction would feature the World-Soul Fertile Soil and the Sea-Burning Divine Crystal, Qing Cang decided to stop by just to take a look.”
“The World-Soul Fertile Soil and the Sea-Burning Divine Crystal?”
“That’s right. Our eldest senior brother obtained a Sun-Moon-Starlight Tree, which needs the World-Soul Fertile Soil to grow faster. As for the Sea-Burning Divine Crystal, we don’t know what Qing Cang plans to use it for.”
“A Sun-Moon-Starlight Tree? Such an innate divine tree—I never thought our eldest senior brother could get one!”
“With Qing Cang here, the Treasure Refinement Hall is truly honored!”
“Of course. As soon as our eldest senior brother arrived, the grand elder of the Treasure Refinement Hall and the two vice-heads personally came out to greet him!”

As the disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect discussed among themselves, they entered the Treasure Refinement Hall. Watching those five disciples enter the hall, Huang Long smirked coldly. Qing Cang?!

He never expected that Qing Cang, the top disciple of Taoism, would also come to the Treasure Refining Hall on that day, and he wanted to bid for the Vital Soil of All Spirits as well! The chief elder of the Treasure Refining Hall and the two deputy hall masters personally came to greet him? Qing Cang truly had great influence—among the three thousand great worlds, few aside from the Saints who had achieved enlightenment could enjoy such treatment.
“This auction at the Treasure Refining Hall really is worth looking forward to,” Huang Long thought to himself.
Huang Long arrived at the entrance of the Treasure Refining Hall. When the guards guarding the entrance asked him to show an invitation card and identification, he instead produced the premium VIP card of Tianyi Mansion. As soon as he showed it, the guards’ expressions changed drastically; they became extremely respectful and quickly reported the matter. Before long, an elder from the Treasure Refining Hall rushed out to greet him.
Normally, many elders and young clan leaders from various great worlds would attend this auction held by the Treasure Refining Hall, yet the hall wouldn’t send elders to greet them. But Huang Long’s arrival caused a stir—this showed just how prestigious the status of a premium VIP of Tianyi Mansion was.
The elder who came to greet Huang Long was Zhuo Cheng, the fifth elder of the Treasure Refining Hall.
“However, though the premium VIP card of Tianyi Mansion is prestigious, it still can’t compare to Qing Cang. Strength is what truly matters!” Huang Long thought to himself.
Of course, Qing Cang could get the chief elder and the two deputy hall masters to greet him not only because of his own strength but also because he was the top disciple of the Central Saint Lord.
“Elder Zhuo Cheng, I heard that even Qing Cang, the top disciple of Taoism, came to your auction this time!” Huang Long casually asked as Zhuo Cheng led him to the VIP courtyard.
Zhuo Cheng was momentarily stunned before smiling and saying, “Indeed. Qing Cang’s arrival even surprised our chief elder and the two deputy hall masters!” His tone was filled with pride and satisfaction, as if Qing Cang’s presence was an honor for the Treasure Refining Hall.
Huang Long smiled brightly. “Is that so?”
A while later, under Zhuo Cheng’s guidance, Huang Long arrived at the VIP courtyard and took a rest. After arranging everything for Huang Long, Zhuo Cheng took his leave. Before going, Huang Long gave him a hundred first-class spiritual veins as a tip. With those hundred first-class spiritual veins, Zhuo Cheng’s smile became even more radiant.
Since the auction hadn’t started yet, Huang Long entered the Heavenly Earth Sacred Cauldron to cultivate. He didn’t emerge until three days later, when the auction began. During the auction, Zhuo Cheng personally arranged a very nice VIP room for Huang Long—of course, that was thanks to the hundred first-class spiritual veins.

Huang Long sat in the VIP room, waiting patiently for the auction to begin.
“That Qing Cang—I wonder which room he’s in?” Huang Long thought to himself.
These VIP rooms were heavily guarded, blocking all external views; even Huang Long’s divine eyes couldn’t penetrate them.
“Then I’ll get to see the prowess of you, the top disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect, the second greatest figure after the sages. I hope you won’t disappoint me!” Huang Long sneered inwardly.
In terms of strength, Huang Long was still somewhat behind Qing Cang, but when it came to wealth, he doubted the other could surpass him.
This would be the first confrontation between Huang Long and Qing Cang!
Before long, the auction began.
“The first item for auction is Black Water Divine Mud. The starting bid is 200 first-class spiritual veins, with increases of no less than 5 per bid!”
“The second item is Yin Emperor Eroding Liquid. The starting bid is 250 first-class spiritual veins!”
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As the auction progressed, one innate divine artifact after another was put up for sale. The venue was filled with rising bids and loud chatter, creating a lively atmosphere.
Huang Long sat in the VIP room, calm and silent, waiting.
Of course, he knew Qing Cang was waiting too.
“Next up is a clump of All-Spirit Nurturing Soil!” After auctioning over a dozen treasures, the host continued, “I believe everyone understands the importance of All-Spirit Nurturing Soil. With it, all innate divine trees, flowers, and herbs can grow to maturity rapidly!”
The host elaborated on the significance of All-Spirit Nurturing Soil.
The venue fell quiet, an eerie atmosphere taking hold.
Huang Long clenched his fists—finally, the main event had arrived!
All-Spirit Nurturing Soil… this was the reason he had come here!