Chapter 418
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Chapter 418: Half of a Sword Technique
Thunder Spirit crystals weren’t particularly rare. Some even contained vast amounts of Thunder Spirit Qi, which could swiftly replenish the energy expended by those practicing lightning element cultivation techniques. Yet to ordinary cultivators, these crystals were nearly as worthless as trash.
As Zeng Xuan and others had said, attempting to comprehend Thunder Spirit Qi from a single Thunder Spirit crystal was virtually impossible. If success came so easily, the world would overflow with cultivators mastering Thunder Spirit Qi.
Yet no one looked at Ye Yun with mockery or surprise. While the Thunder Spirit crystal itself held little value, spending over ten thousand top-grade spirit stones on the Thunder Spirit Transformation Pill would’ve been foolish. To the crowd, Ye Yun’s choice to withdraw after securing maximum profit was wise. A mere crystal mattered little compared to a promise from Yun Tianxing of the Golden Sword Sect.
"Ten thousand five hundred top-grade spirit stones!"
Yun Tianxing’s voice echoed through the auction hall. His bid—five hundred spirit stones above Ye Yun’s—silenced all competition. When Yue Yunfan’s gavel struck, Yun Tianxing smiled faintly while Yue Yunfan beamed. The Thunder Spirit Transformation Pill had far surpassed expectations, fetching a staggering price.
"Young brother Ye Yun, was it? Should you face insurmountable troubles, seek me at the Golden Sword Sect. Yun Tianxing’s promises never waver." With a nod to Ye Yun, Yun Tianxing departed, his sole purpose fulfilled by acquiring the pill.
Ye Yun watched him leave, eyes narrowed in contemplation.
"Clever move, Ye Yun! Tricking a promise from Yun Tianxing! That pill isn’t worth ten thousand. I could find you one for eight thousand," Zhuge Chong remarked, impressed.
"Really? Let me try comprehending Thunder Spirit Qi from this crystal first. Don’t cheat me later," Ye Yun replied cheerfully.
Zhuge Chong scoffed. "You think you’ll grasp Thunder Spirit Qi from a crystal? Impossible. Don’t waste your hopes."
Zeng Xuan nodded. "Throughout history, fewer than five cultivators achieved such a feat."
Ye Yun grinned. "But it’s possible! Maybe I’ll be next."
The two exchanged skeptical glances.
"Brothers," Ye Yun pressed, "you agree the pill wasn’t worth ten thousand, yes?"
"Absolutely not!" they chorused.
"Then why would Yun Tianxing—stronger than you both—insist on buying it? Poor judgment… or hidden motives?"
The question left them speechless. After a pause, realization dawned on Zeng Xuan. "Of course! How did I overlook this?"
"What?" Dozens leaned forward eagerly.
Zeng Xuan shook his head. "Most here aren’t from the six major sects. You wouldn’t know…"
"Thunder Falls Valley!" Zhuge Chong blurted, suddenly enlightened.
Murmurs rippled through the crowd.
"What’s Thunder Falls Valley?" Ye Yun asked.
Yue Yunfan’s voice answered from the stage: "A forbidden zone in the Tian Dang Mountains of the Great Qin Empire’s east. Eternal thunderstorms rage there. Only those who’ve survived the sixth Golden Core tribulation or mastered Thunder Spirit Qi may enter."
"Treasures?" several voices demanded.
"Thunder Wood grows there," Yue Yunfan explained. "It holds concentrated Thunder Spirit Qi and traces of Lightning Element Law. Refining it purifies one’s Thunder Spirit Qi, amplifying its power."
Understanding spread. For Yun Tianxing, even double the price would’ve been justified—Thunder Wood’s value exceeded a hundred thousand spirit stones.
Ye Yun finally grasped Shan Yu Chun’s earlier hint. The pill’s worth skyrocketed with Thunder Falls Valley’s imminent opening.
"Thunder Falls Valley… Thunder Wood…" Ye Yun smiled, clutching his crystal.
"Don’t even consider it," Zeng Xuan warned. "Without refined Thunder Spirit Qi and higher cultivation, you’d die there."
"Just curious," Ye Yun shrugged.
"Focus," Zhuge Chong nudged. "Yue’s presenting the fourth item."
A page materialized mid-air as Yue Yunfan resumed. "A damaged sword manual containing half a technique. Don’t underestimate it—this half-form nearly shattered my focus and damaged my soul through mere observation."
Half a Sword Technique!
