Chapter 136
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Chapter 136: Twenty-One Great Boundless Await
Returning to the underground secret chamber of the Mo family, now reduced to ruins, Zhang Yang discreetly reached out to Lou Pingfan.
Despite the vast resources at his disposal—ranging from the Mo family’s assets and the spoils from the Liu family’s stronghold to the numerous storage bags he had seized—he found no trace of Phoenix Bones among them.
The only person he could turn to was Lou Pingfan.
Although Lou Pingfan was not a direct member of the Liu family, he held a significant position within it.
The Liu family was part of the world’s foremost commerce organization, the Five Elements Commerce Association. If Phoenix Bones existed anywhere in the world, they would undoubtedly be within the association’s grasp.
Thus, this was his best lead.
Lou Pingfan arrived in the dead of night.
In these turbulent times, he exercised the utmost caution.
Zhang Yang laid out his request.
“The Liu family possesses Phoenix Bones,” Lou Pingfan confirmed, “but they are not of pure blood. After Eternal Night, pure-blooded Phoenixes vanished from the world. However, there are Phoenix Luan, which are hybrids, and their bones can be considered Phoenix Bones.”
Zhang Yang was elated. As expected, the Liu family truly had everything one could desire.
“Phoenix Bones are exceedingly rare, even within the Liu family, and cannot be found elsewhere. I will return to the Liu family and find a way to obtain them. It will likely take three days,” Lou Pingfan stated. “The auction is in two days.”
Zhang Yang smiled and said, “Three days from now, you will surely see Liu Feikong here.”
That was precisely what Lou Pingfan wanted to hear.
As the overseer of the Liu family’s stronghold in Mo City, he needed a reason to leave. Without hesitation, he promptly returned to make the necessary arrangements.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yang began his preparations for the auction.
This auction was destined to be a monumental event in Mo City’s history, as he intended to stir the pot.
To that end, he actively spread the word.
Soon, all of Mo City was abuzz with excitement.
Zhang Yang, the man everyone had been searching for, was set to attend the auction.
Before long, Liu Feikong, Master Mu Yao, Qiu Yinong, and others declared their intent to eliminate Zhang Yang once and for all.
This catapulted the upcoming auction into the spotlight, making it the talk of the town.
Many wondered whether Zhang Yang was courting death by daring to show himself.
Some believed that Zhang Yang was clearly well-prepared for this.
Faced with the twenty-one Great Boundless warriors, countless Small Boundless cultivators, and the masters of the Opening the Sky and Ascending to Heaven realms in Mo City, who wouldn’t feel a sense of dread? Zhang Yang’s audacity to appear was nothing short of a provocation.
In just two days, a brand-new auction venue sprang up in Mo City.
It was orchestrated by the Liu family.
Rumors circulated that the venue was equipped with terrifying forbidden laws and formidable isolation barriers, severing all contact with the outside world. Once Zhang Yang entered, escape would be impossible.
It was a blatant trap set to ensnare him.
Naturally, this sparked widespread skepticism.
Did Zhang Yang truly dare to come?
Yet, he paid no heed to the rumors. Over the next two days, he focused on three tasks.
First, he continued refining the Three Steps of Mountains and Rivers. Unlike mastering a single step, grasping all three contained deeper mysteries, requiring constant practice and refinement.
Second, he meditated on the holy light Liao Qingshan had bestowed upon him, slowly unraveling the mysteries of the Saint’s path. Though incredibly difficult, he had no choice but to persist—this was a long and arduous journey.
Third, he adjusted his mental and physical state in preparation for the grand auction.
During these two days, he received three pieces of critical news.
In truth, many messages arrived, but only three were deemed important enough to be relayed to him by Xue Feishuang, who carefully avoided disturbing him unnecessarily.
The first was that Lou Pingfan had successfully found an excuse to leave Mo City and was on his way to the Liu family.
The second was that Yi Ren Zui had found another opportunity to send him a message, urging him to be cautious and strongly advising him against attending the auction.
The third was that Liao Qingshan, impressed by his courage, was keen to see how events would unfold.
Zhang Yang’s boldness clearly surprised the saint, who was curious about what he would do next.
As two days passed, the long-awaited day of the auction finally arrived.
The venue for the auction was the former grand marketplace of the Liu family, which Zhang Yang had secretly burned down. A brand-new, luxurious building had since been constructed on the site.
The building’s plaque was still covered with red cloth, and its name had yet to be revealed.
As participants arrived one after another, Liu Feikong personally tore down the red cloth, unveiling a golden-lettered plaque that read:
"Trapped Dragon Pavilion!"
The signature boldly inscribed below was none other than Liu Feikong’s own.
In other words, the name had been personally written by Liu Feikong himself.
Many people found it amusing.
“The second young master of the Liu family certainly knows how to make a statement. Haha, he must truly despise Battle God Zhang to choose such an audacious name for an auction venue.”
“‘Trapped Dragon Pavilion’—which dragon is being trapped? It’s obvious he intends to turn this place into a battlefield to kill Zhang Yang.”
“The meaning is clear as day; they’re afraid Zhang Yang won’t show up.”
Excited murmurs filled the crowd.
Liu Feikong personally greeted the guests, hoping to elevate the prestige of the event, given his status.
Those who were not qualified to enter remained outside, watching closely to see who would arrive.
One by one, the most influential figures made their appearances.
After all, this auction was not just about Zhang Yang—it was also an opportunity to restore the recently tarnished reputation of the Liu family’s auctions. The value of the auctioned items was truly astonishing.
Ordinary nobles couldn’t even afford the cheapest ones.
Before long, the crowd stirred at the arrival of representatives from the Great Xia Empire.
Leading them was Master Mu Yao, the royal uncle of the Great Xia Empire and a Great Boundless expert who had gained fame thirty years ago in the Southern Region. His status and power were unparalleled.
He rode a fiery-red unicorn, its hooves sparking with flames, exuding an overwhelming aura.
Behind him stood four more Great Boundless experts—figures the royal family had never publicly revealed before.
Further back, martial arts dukes and marquises followed.
In total, the group consisted of more than thirty individuals.
Even Liu Feikong did not dare to show the slightest neglect and quickly stepped forward to welcome them.
“Has Zhang Yang arrived?” Master Mu Yao asked.
“Not yet,” Liu Feikong replied. “Perhaps he is too afraid to come.”
Master Mu Yao scoffed. “As long as he remains in the city, even if he doesn’t come, he won’t be able to hide for long.”
He was confident that if necessary, he could request a valuable artifact from the Daxia royal family—one capable of uncovering all secrets within Mo City in just two days.
“He likely hasn’t left,” Liu Feikong added. “The intelligence agents from Embrace Moon Tower have already sealed off all of Mo City. Even if he tried to escape using an ancient teleportation array, it would have been detected. He must still be within the city.”
Since losing a bet and being forced to withdraw from Mo City, Embrace Moon Tower had suffered great humiliation. Their resentment toward Zhang Yang had only deepened, as they believed he and Yi Ren Zui of Moonview Tower had conspired to bring about their downfall.
Master Mu Yao nodded. “That’s ideal.”
He led his group inside.
Moments later, experts from the Golden Cauldron Sacred Land arrived.
There were seven of them, all Great Boundless beings, led by the breathtaking Qiu Yinong.
Like a goddess descending from the heavens, Qiu Yinong captivated everyone with her radiance.
Even Liu Feikong was momentarily entranced, a flicker of desire flashing in his eyes as he hurried forward to greet her.
Qiu Yinong’s gaze was cold as she asked, “Has Zhang Yang arrived?”
“His whereabouts are still unknown,” Liu Feikong answered.
Qiu Yinong pondered for a moment before stating, “Then announce to the entire city, outside the auction venue, that we will not take action against him—at least not yet. Let him savor the final moments of his life. The twenty-one Great Boundless experts and I will be waiting for him inside.”
Liu Feikong nodded. “A clever and feasible plan.”
They believed that if Zhang Yang feared an ambush on his way to the auction, he might hesitate to show up. By making it clear that no immediate action would be taken, they hoped to lure him into their trap.
Without delay, Liu Feikong ordered the Nine Great Boundless stationed inside and outside the Liu family’s stronghold to withdraw and enter the auction venue.
Now, the twenty-one Great Boundless experts patiently awaited Zhang Yang’s arrival in the Trapped Dragon Pavilion.
Everyone held their breath in anticipation.
