Chapter 1003: Asking for the Three Dragon Swords

“Five hundred and ten thousand!” Huang Long said slowly.
As Huang Long’s voice faded, this time Qing Cang, the top disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect, did not respond immediately, and silence fell over the scene.
Had this confrontation ended here?
Everyone present wondered.
Just as the host thought Huang Long had won again and was about to speak, Qing Cang’s voice rang out.
“One million!”
One million!
The statement shocked everyone, just as astonishing as Huang Long’s previous bid of one million for the Vitality Soil. Gasps filled the air, and many people even fell from their seats.
This auction at the Treasure Refining Tower was bound to shake the Three Great Worlds. First, one million was bid for the Vitality Soil, and now another one million was offered for a piece of the Luo Sea Divine Crystal?!
Huang Long sneered inwardly.
It seemed this Luo Sea Divine Crystal was truly important to Qing Cang, the top disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect, enough for him to spend one million from a first-class spiritual vein to acquire it! Previously, he hadn’t even been willing to spend one million for the Vitality Soil.
“One million one hundred thousand!” Huang Long said slowly.
One million one hundred thousand!
The crowd was shocked once again.
They thought Huang Long would give up.
Sitting in the VIP room, Qing Cang clenched his fists so tightly around the chair arms that they shattered. Murderous intent flared in his eyes.
“Elder Brother, this person is clearly doing this on purpose!” A disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect observed carefully and suggested, “What if we reveal our identities? Surely, knowing who we are, he won’t dare compete with us anymore!”
“Yes, Elder Brother!”
Several other disciples agreed.
Reveal their identities? Qing Cang remained silent. Given that the other party could easily bid millions for first-class spiritual veins, their identity must be significant. They might not be afraid of the Heavenly Dao Sect after all.
“No need!” Qing Cang said after a while.
“No need?” The disciples were stunned and opened their mouths to speak, but at Qing Cang’s fierce gaze, they dared not say more.
In truth, Qing Cang knew that even if he revealed his identity, the other party might remain unimpressed. Wouldn’t that only bring shame upon them and subject them to ridicule from the crowd?
Since his identity was hidden and the crowd didn’t know who he was, losing the auction meant nothing.
In the end, Qing Cang gave up.
Although the Luo Sea Divine Crystal was important to him, he knew that continuing the competition would likely yield the same result. Naturally, the crystal went to Huang Long.
When Huang Long won the auction for the Luo Sea Divine Crystal, the excitement in the crowd didn’t subside for a long time.

The auction continued, but it was clear that most of the people present were no longer focused on it; instead, they were whispering to each other and continuing their discussions. Next, the auction featured several mid-tier great path divine artifacts and some rare treasures, gradually moving toward its end. “What’s being auctioned next is the highlight of this auction—also the last item!” said the host. At that moment, an elder from the Treasure Refining Tower placed an item on the auction block. It was three swords! Green, red, and green lights intertwined, emitting a chilling glow. All three swords radiated powerful dragon energy, and when combined, they seemed to emit the roar of ancient celestial dragons. “It’s a set of top-tier great path divine artifacts!” exclaimed those who knew their way around treasures in the crowd. “That’s right. These three swords form a set of top-tier great path divine artifacts, known as the Dragon Inquiry Three Swords!” the host said with a smile, hearing the crowd’s astonishment. “Dragon Inquiry Three Swords?! It’s really them! Rumor has it that these swords were forged by the great elder of the Silver Dragon clan using all his life’s effort. Although they don’t reach the king-tier level, when combined, their power is comparable to that of king-tier artifacts!” “Indeed. Later, the great elder of the Silver Dragon clan disappeared. Some said he perished ages ago. Who would have thought that the Treasure Refining Tower would find these Dragon Inquiry Three Swords?” “Could it be that the Treasure Refining Tower has discovered the great elder’s hidden treasure in the Wasteland Continent?” The crowd discussed fervently. The host didn’t intervene, smiling as he let them talk. “Dragon Inquiry Three Swords!” Huang Long’s heart stirred. He had heard of these swords before. They ranked over 1,100 on the list of great path divine artifacts. But he never expected the Treasure Refining Tower to dare auction them?! However, soon Huang Long understood their intention. These swords were once used by the great elder of the Silver Dragon clan and were highly sensitive. Once the Silver Dragon clan found out, they would surely come to claim them. In that case, it was better to auction them. Even then, the Silver Dragon clan wouldn’t be able to do much to the Treasure Refining Tower. After the host gave a detailed introduction to the Dragon Inquiry Three Swords, he began the auction, starting at 5,000 king-tier spirit veins! 5,000 king-tier spirit veins was equivalent to 5.5 million first-tier spirit veins—a truly exorbitant price! Most in the crowd gasped in shock, and the atmosphere became silent for a moment. 5,000 king-tier spirit veins, or hundreds of thousands of first-tier spirit veins—even some major families couldn’t afford such a sum. Many people turned their gaze toward the VIP room where Huang Long and Qing Cang were seated.

“I am Jin Li of the Jin Ba Men, offering five thousand five hundred King-grade Spiritual Veins!” At that moment, a voice came from a VIP room.
Jin Li of the Jin Ba Men? Everyone was stunned.
Huang Long sneered. He didn’t expect Jin Li, the second elder of the Jin Ba Men who was with the Holy Maiden of Panlong in the Valley of Falling Demons at that time, to also show up and reveal his identity in an attempt to scare everyone away?
“Six thousand!” But before Huang Long could speak, the voice of Qing Cang, the top disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect, rang out.
“Elder Brother, do you intend to bid for these Three Dragon Swords?” asked a disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect from within the VIP room, puzzled.
Qing Cang replied calmly, “The wedding of the Holy Lord of Panlong is approaching soon. Our master asked me to prepare a gift, and these Three Dragon Swords are perfect for that!”
“The wedding of the Holy Lord of Panlong? That’s a major event in the Three Thousand Great Worlds. Is our master sending Elder Brother there?”
“I’m not sure. Originally, our master wanted Third Junior Brother Kai Qi to go, but unexpectedly, he was severely injured in the Valley of Falling Demons this time!” As he spoke, a cold glint appeared in Qing Cang’s eyes.
The core disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect being killed or severely injured was a serious provocation to their sect!
“I heard it was a Golden-Horned Giant who injured Third Senior Brother. I think that person doesn’t want to live either. Just like Huang Long, they don’t take our Heavenly Dao Sect seriously at all!”
“That’s right. Once we find that person, we must capture them and strip them alive!”
Several disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect were filled with anger.
“Seven thousand!” At that moment, Huang Long’s voice sounded again.
The disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect stopped immediately, their expressions darkening.
This time, however, Qing Cang remained calm, as if he had anticipated it.
But to Huang Long’s surprise, Qing Cang didn’t continue bidding against him. In the end, the Three Dragon Swords were purchased by Huang Long for seven thousand King-grade Spiritual Veins.
With Huang Long having bought the Three Dragon Swords, the auction at the Treasure Refining Tower came to an end.