Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 492: Chapter 359: Still a Step Behind Lin Feng

Night fell.

At seven in the evening, outside the Wind Chime Auction House, people were coming and going, with rare luxury cars frequently appearing, causing bursts of exclamations and discussions among the onlookers.

The Wind Chime Auction House has been established in Shangjing for ten years. Although its strength is not bad, compared to the old auction houses in Shangjing, its popularity has always been low. However, with this auction, it’s become famous overnight.

At the entrance of the auction house, as various big figures arrived, three young women in uniform attire, around twenty years old, were quickly inspecting the invitation letters and tickets of the arrivals.

The invitations were given out free by the auction house to major forces, while the tickets needed to be purchased, costing three million each.

”Welcome to Wind Chime.”

The young women continuously bowed and greeted.

This was not only a work attitude but also due to the identities of the guests.

This was undoubtedly the most stressful experience in their work history.

People from major families and conglomerates nationwide showed up, and guardians and king-level experts who were rarely seen could be found everywhere, as if such experts were not worth much.

Around the auction area, fifteen staff members were responsible for reception, with no security personnel on site.

Those qualified to receive invitations and tickets were all big figures and cared about face; in public, no one would deliberately cause trouble.

Strong figures gathered at this time, with king-level experts everywhere. Even if trouble arose, no amount of security personnel would be useful.

At this moment, over a hundred kings were gathered at the auction house, and no one dared to cause trouble in front of so many kings, not even an emperor.

Although an emperor is above a king, they are not invincible. Even an invincible expert cannot withstand such a large number of kings.

”Yun Tianqi is here!”

”Ye Xing is here too.”

Suddenly, the crowd exclaimed.

Yun Tianqi and Ye Xing appeared, holding invitation letters in their hands. After being checked by staff, they quickly entered the auction house.

If it were usual times, they might have waved to enthusiastic fans, but the Glory Alliance is currently controversial, and even they didn’t want to be too high-profile.

Moreover, they weren’t in the mood for it.

When Lin Feng and his companions appeared outside the auction house, a long line had already formed at the entrance.

”So many people!”

Little Sister Dong exclaimed.

”Kings everywhere, it feels somewhat unreal seeing them all over the street.”

Yue Mingming sighed.

This auction gathered at least a third of the country’s kings, so describing it as ’all over the street’ wasn’t an exaggeration.

”In this setting, even I must remain low-key.”

Beside Bu Zheng, Dong Xiuxian said with a hint of self-mockery in his voice.

As a nine-star Demon Spirit Master, Dong Xiuxian’s strength was not much weaker than some Martial Kings, but he couldn’t be compared to the strong from various forces.

As the vice president of the Jiang City Demon Spirit Master Association, he was unqualified for an invitation despite his status and strength.

Even if he wanted to buy a ticket, they were unavailable. If not for Lin Feng having extra tickets, he couldn’t even come to see the spectacle.

He Jun’s eyes slightly sparkled as she silently took in everything, feeling a sense of unreality at the sight before her.

Since joining the Avengers Alliance, she felt as though she entered a world that didn’t originally belong to her.

This world seemed unfamiliar and incompatible, yet it was something she longed for.

”Truly, big shots.”

Having just signed the contract and joined the Avengers Alliance, Chen Tianming was also shocked.

The commotion over this auction was well-known; naturally, he heard about it too.

Being able to participate in such an event within an hour of joining the alliance left him somewhat dazed and delighted.

As soon as Lin Feng and his companions appeared, they attracted a lot of attention.

Major strong individuals looked towards their position, with varying gazes, though appreciation was the majority.

This was a group of glistening, illustrious prodigies; it was only a matter of time before they became kings, and this time would not exceed ten years.

In ten years, the strength of these prodigies might surpass theirs.

These super talents had achieved brilliant records but were still young and yet to truly grow up.

They originally had a bright future, but in two days, they were about to enter the Land of Chaos to compete for a key and engage in fierce battles with the Alien Race.

It’s known that the Alien Race harbors deep hatred against these talents. Entering the Land of Chaos, the danger level for them is far higher than for others.

Even so, they showed no hesitation.

Their awareness and courage were admirable, even by their standards.

When they were young, they didn’t have such courage and strength.

”What a pity, it would be better if it were a few years later.”

A middle-aged Martial King sighed as he looked at Lin Feng and others.

This comment drew much agreement from others.

Someone else laughed in response:

”You should worry about yourself. Even though you’re a Martial King, with only a seven-tier Demon Spirit refined and a suppressed power level, you’re no match for them.”

”Haha.”

”Makes sense!”

The crowd laughed.

”You bastard!”

The middle-aged Martial King stiffened slightly, ultimately uttering a curse, but he couldn’t retort.

With suppressed power, he indeed wasn’t a match for these prodigies.

Everyone was civilized, no one caused trouble or cut the line. A few minutes later, Lin Feng and his group entered the auction house and soon arrived at a hall.

At this time, the hall was already filled with three to four hundred people, but it didn’t feel crowded, with various counters filling the hall’s perimeter.

The counters displayed all sorts of rare items.

Their specific prices were marked beneath the counters.

Lin Feng glanced casually, noting that the prices started at least in the millions, with not a few reaching the billions.

”The prices of these things have generally risen by a third, and some by half.”

Lin Feng murmured inwardly, frowning slightly, clearly sensing the impact brought by the other-dimensional space gate.

Not only have housing prices halved, but currency has begun to depreciate. In contrast, the prices of various supplies, especially resources that can enhance the strength of martial artists and demon spirit masters, have started to soar significantly.

A Qi and Blood Pill, which originally cost one hundred thousand, now costs one hundred and thirty thousand.

”There are quite a few good things.”

Dong Xiuxian sighed with emotion: ”Such good things don’t even qualify for the auction.”

Speaking of this, he mocked himself a bit: ”I was a bit upset for not receiving an invitation, but it seems I indeed don’t have the qualification.”

This time, Dong Xiuxian brought his entire fortune of 1.7 billion.

Because his daughter is about to enter the Land of Chaos, he plans to spend it all, looking for any treasures that can enhance his daughter’s strength or any life-saving spiritual artifacts.

But now it seems that the money he brought can only buy the items on display.

”Dad, you’re hilarious.”

Seeing her father speak like this, Little Sister Dong laughed.

”Yuan Long, you’re here.”

At this moment, a middle-aged man appeared in front of everyone. He first spoke to Bu Yuanlong, then smiled at Lin Feng and the others.

Being able to call out Bu Zheng’s original name, the man was evidently very familiar with Bu Zheng.

Lin Feng and the others courteously nodded in response.

”Zongxing.”

Bu Zheng also nodded slightly at the man and said, ”With so many people here, you still have time to stroll around?”

”I didn’t know you all were coming. I’m out to say hello; this auction is thanks to you.”

Zhang Zongxing said with a smile.

”He’s one of the shareholders of this auction house, Zhang Zongxing.”

Bu Zheng introduced him to Lin Feng’s group.

”Feel free to look around; I just came to say hello. Contact me if anything comes up.”

Zhang Zongxing said to Bu Zheng, refraining from further pleasantries and turning to leave.

He was indeed very busy; if not for Lin Feng and Bu Zheng’s arrival, he wouldn’t have appeared.

”I’m going to see what’s worth buying; it’s a rare opportunity.”

After Dong Xiuxian finished speaking, he started browsing around on his own.

The group also began wandering around.

Although they don’t qualify as auction items, it doesn’t mean the items at the counter are ordinary; many rare items are among them.

Strolling around, Lin Feng also gained quite a bit, spending more than two billion, and the purchases were all things that could enhance demon spirits’ strength and quality.

After purchasing, just by swiping the card, the display case would automatically descend, sealing the item inside, which could be collected later using the payment receipt.

”So wealthy.”

Watching Lin Feng wielding the card, swiping with a wave, Yu Qiao felt envious.

He also wanted to be so free-spirited, but he had less than a million in his account, and the prices here were all over a million at least.

Comparing oneself to others can be maddening.

It’s not just talent and strength; even financial power is ruthlessly crushed.

At this moment, Yu Qiao deeply realized he was just a poor guy.

Besides him, Yue Mingming and He Jun also felt quite poor.

Not far away, Yang Qingtian looked at the crowd around Lin Feng, his gaze momentarily startled but quickly comprehended.

He wasn’t surprised by Lin Feng’s arrival.

This auction was so sensational not only due to favorable conditions but also because of the space ring provided by Lin Feng.

Without this ring, this auction might not even exist.

What truly surprised him was that Lin Feng consistently stood at the absolute core position from start to end.

Yang Ningbing, Zhan Tianyu, Ye Qiu, Yun Kai, these super geniuses, their talents no less than Lin Feng’s, yet they all revolved around him.

It wasn’t very obvious, but their posture and actions revealed it.

The Zhan Family and Yang Family were on good terms; Zhan Tianyu was someone he watched grow up. Since refining the Six-armed Celestial Demon, Zhan Tianyu was exceptionally arrogant, known as the Demon King of Chaos, yet was willing to stand behind Lin Feng, which truly amazed him.

If this group of geniuses grows up and remains united, any force would have to fear them, Yang Race included.

”I alone am the Glory Race!”

For some reason, Yang Qingtian recalled this sentence again.

When he first heard it, he thought it was somewhat ridiculous.

Now, he couldn’t laugh anymore.

A space ring with a capacity of three cubic meters, conservatively valued at two hundred billion, an amount far exceeding the majority of the Glory Race’s assets.

As one of the Ten Great Clans of Shangjing, not counting the three keys, Yang Race’s total assets wouldn’t exceed sixty million.

On paper, Yang Race doesn’t have two hundred billion.

This is the entire wealth of a clan, yet Lin Feng alone possesses a third of Yang Race’s assets.

With a demon-like martial arts talent, a glorious record, and terrifying wealth, that seemingly arrogant phrase is quickly becoming a reality.

At this time, seven people from the Yang Race were present, including Yang Qingtian and Yang Qing, along with several elders and strong figures from the clan.

”If he survives the Land of Chaos this time, he will qualify for the glory title!”

An elder beside Yang Qingtian lamented.

Such a demon fiend was once an unacknowledged illegitimate child, which seems laughable in retrospect.

The elder glanced at Yang Qing, who remained calm and showed little reaction.

”Yang Qing is already quite a genius, but at the same age, he’s still a bit behind Lin Feng.”

The elder shook his head slightly, murmuring inwardly.

Many shared this sentiment, and Yang Qing clearly felt it, his expression changing slightly.