The next morning, Ye Feng and Ya Fei stepped out of their room. Outside, they were greeted by a curious crowd—both the large and small Amethyst Winged Lion Kings, Zi Yan, and a figure in a gray robe: the Little Medical Fairy.
She had recently returned from the Izumo Empire, where she established the Poison Sect and took control of the royal family. A month ago, Ye Feng had sent her an invitation to travel together to the Zhongzhou Continent. Her presence in Black Emperor City now meant she had accepted that invitation.
"Ye Feng, we meet again," the Little Medical Fairy said with a faint smile.
"Yeah. It's been a while," Ye Feng replied casually.
Then, her gaze shifted to Ya Fei. Noticing her walking stiffly with her knees pressed together, she raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong with you? Trouble walking?"
"I'm fine," Ya Fei replied quickly, her cheeks turning crimson.
"If you're fine, why do you look like you've been riding a wild beast?" Xiao Yixian said playfully as she reached out and grasped Ya Fei's wrist. A stream of poisonous spirit energy flowed into Ya Fei's body.
Moments later, Xiao Yixian's eyes widened. Her expression froze, then turned subtly amused. "You... It's because of... sex?"
The word alone was enough to make Ya Fei want to disappear. She quickly pulled her hand back, her face burning with embarrassment.
"I'm really fine. Anyway, the auction's about to start," she mumbled, clearly trying to change the subject. "We should get going before we miss anything. I heard this is the most extravagant auction the Black Corner Region has seen in a century. Powerhouses from all over have gathered, and rumors are spreading like wildfire."
To escape the awkwardness, she hooked her arm around Xiao Yixian's and gently led her out of the inn.
Outside, the sun blazed brightly, and the streets were flooded with people.
Ye Feng, Xiao Yixian, Zi Yan, Ya Fei, and the two Amethyst Winged Lion Kings—now in human form thanks to a transformation pill and Ye Feng's guidance—strode through the busy streets without concealment. Though the crowd was dense, a gentle wave of spatial energy emanated from Ye Feng, parting the people like ripples in a pond. The group walked forward, calm and unhurried.
When they reached the grand auction venue, Xiao Yixian pulled out a jade token from her storage ring—an exclusive VIP pass. Only individuals of great prestige in the Black Corner Region and surrounding empires were granted such access.
"What about yours?" she asked Ye Feng.
"I don't have one," he replied with a slight shrug.
"You're still as low-key as ever," she said, smirking. "Come with me."
"Gladly."
Xiao Yixian had already heard of Ye Feng's exploits—how he stirred up chaos at Jia Nan Academy and forced them to relinquish the Fallen Heart Flame. Jia Nan Academy was a titan in the Black Corner Region. No one dared challenge them—except Ye Feng.
With his reputation alone, he should've been granted a VIP token. But clearly, the organizers had no idea where he was. Either that, or Ye Feng simply didn't care for the title.
Besides, it wasn't just his exploits at Jia Nan. He'd also shared rare opportunities at Dingfeng Mountain near the Jia Nan Empire's Desert City. With such a track record, Ye Feng could easily stand shoulder-to-shoulder with any elite in the auction hall.
The auction was hosted in a massive plaza at the heart of Black Emperor City, the headquarters of the Black Emperor Sect. But even with all the space they had prepared, they had clearly underestimated the draw of this event.
People were packed tightly in every direction. The air buzzed with anticipation. The auction's entrances were lined with Black Emperor Sect guards wielding gleaming weapons, pushing back the sea of restless spectators.
Upon seeing the jade token, the guards immediately opened a path for Xiao Yixian and her group, ushering them in with utmost respect.
"Wow... what a stunner," someone in the crowd muttered as Ya Fei passed by. "Those lashes... that body…"
"And the one in white, with the snow-colored hair? She's got that ethereal vibe. Especially her waist... damn…"
That was clearly about Xiao Yixian.
"Don't forget the purple-eyed beauty. Cold, proud, and noble... makes me want to conquer her," another man whispered, referring to Zi Yan.
"And look at that purple-skinned goddess. She's like fire and thunder rolled into one."
That, of course, was the Amethyst Winged Lion King in her mature, alluring human form.
"Why are you guys always looking at the women?" someone scoffed. "That gray-haired guy in the black robe is handsome as hell!"
Naturally, they were talking about Ye Feng—whose eyes and hair had turned a silvery gray after inheriting the godhood of the Chaos God.
"But I like the little guy the most," a woman chimed in. "So cute! I just want to pinch his cheeks."
That one was about the little Amethyst Winged Lion King in child form.
While most were busy ogling and gossiping, the three elders guarding the Black Emperor Pavilion weren't so easily distracted. They immediately noticed the unusual energy around the little lion king. Despite his innocent appearance, they could tell he was a Spirit Beast—one that had transformed far earlier than most. Clearly, his background was anything but ordinary.
Then there was Xiao Yixian—dressed in her iconic gray robes, identical to her look as the Tiandu Girl of the Izumo Empire.
Ya Fei, now possessing the Fallen Heart Flame, had also reached the Dou Wang realm thanks to her dual cultivation with Ye Feng.
As for the Amethyst Winged Lion King, her Dou Zong aura was undeniable, and the spiral horn on her forehead—unconcealed—marked her as a true Spirit Beast.
Even though the elders couldn't fully gauge Ye Feng's strength, the deference shown to him by the others made it abundantly clear: this man was dangerous.
"Haha, Tiandu Girl, you've finally arrived," greeted a green-robed elder of the Black Emperor Sect as he bowed respectfully to Xiao Yixian. His gaze then shifted cautiously to Ye Feng. "And this is…?"
"Does one jade token only allow a single entry?" Xiao Yixian asked calmly, clearly deflecting his attempt to probe Ye Feng's identity.
The elder smiled diplomatically. "Of course not. Please, all five of you—this way."
Smart enough not to press the issue, the Black Emperor Sect wisely stepped aside and allowed Ye Feng and his companions to enter.
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