Chapter 1392, Auction House

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

 

The World Heart required no introduction; it was a crystallization of the Life Force of a habitable planet.

 

Such a treasure was not rare in itself.

 

After all, across the vast cosmos, planets capable of nurturing life were countless.

 

However, seizing the World Heart of a habitable planet would inevitably bring unimaginable karmic sin.

 

What Yu Zi Yu needed was a World Heart formed from a planet that had died naturally, untainted by karmic sins, or one whose karmic stains had been forcibly purified.

 

Only such a World Heart was truly priceless.

 

It was also the fundamental cornerstone for forging his Ultimate Dao Body.

 

Aside from the World Heart, he also needed a Space Crystal, a supreme treasure of the space attribute. These were treasures even the Demon Court did not possess.

 

However, other Major Forces across the universe should have some. Especially Forces like the Buddhist Sect or Dragon Clan, that possessed a terrifying heritage.

 

If they did not have Space Crystal, that would be the real surprise.

 

They were the core material used in crafting high-grade spatial Artifacts.

 

“So, in the end, I’ll still be targeting the Major Forces…” With a soft chuckle, Yu Zi Yu’s eyes glinted with determination; he already had a plan in his mind.

 

[Now that the Major Forces are gathered on Planet Celestus, the timing could not be better.]

 

…

 

The next moment, his consciousness returned back into his Original Form.

 

*Booooom…* As Yu Zi Yu’s eyes slowly opened, time and space started to distort. Except for his figure seated upon the throne, everything around him began to grow blurry.

 

“Ling Er.”

 

“Your servant is here.”

 

With a soft reply, Ling Er appeared suddenly in the grand hall.

 

“Now, in my name, you’ll organize a treasure-exchange conference on Planet Celestus, where everyone can buy and sell treasures…”

 

“Eh…” Ling Er froze for a moment, stunned.

 

However, after a brief pause, clarity dawned in her eyes.

 

“Master, you mean…”

 

“Exchange treasures, of course.” Yu Zi Yu chuckled lightly and explained, “Every Force, every expert, has a few priceless treasures on their hand. However, whether those treasures suit them… is another matter.

 

And if a trade conference or even an auction were to appear before them…the experts will get what they need, and we’ll gain what we desire. Wouldn’t that be perfect?”

 

Hearing this, Ling Er’s eyes could not help but sparkle.

 

[Master, you’re truly shrewd and conniving! If it’s used properly, it can dramatically increase the Demon Court’s foundation.]

 

After all, the Demon Court, as it stood, had very few treasures of real value.

 

However, there was one thing they possessed in abundance, and that was Life Spirit Essence, a spirit essence nurtured by her Master himself, which was worth more than mountains of treasures.

 

Outside the Demon Court, it was extremely rare and highly sought after.

 

Firstly, because this essence existed only in the Demon Court; its rarity made it extremely precious.

 

Secondly, this essence showed miraculous effects, whether it be used for cultivation or healing.

 

It was a true supreme treasure.

 

After all, what did all the powerful cultivators value most?

 

Naturally, it was cultivation and their life.

 

And now, with such miraculous spirit essence placed before them, countless experts would surely flock toward it like moths to flame.

 

Therefore, if used properly, the Demon Court could trade the Life Spirit Essence for an endless stream of treasures.

 

Of course… that was still not the most important part.

 

What truly mattered was the deeper possibility Ling Er had glimpsed.

 

“If we can use this opportunity to gather resources, stabilize this treasure-exchange conference, and then take a commission in the future, even if it’s only 0.0001%, it will allow the Demon Court’s foundation to skyrocket at a terrifying pace…”

 

Ling Er couldn’t help but draw in a sharp breath, as she grasped the true heart of the matter.

 

And at that moment, she finally lifted her gaze, only to see Yu Zi Yu watching her with an amused, knowing look.

 

“Master… you’d already foreseen all of this…”

 

Before Ling Er could finish, Yu Zi Yu nodded lightly and stated, “That is why I’m entrusting this matter to you. If you accomplish it… your prestige within the Demon Court will be second only to mine.”

 

With a deep and resonant voice, Yu Zi Yu put a rare emphasis on his words.

 

He was finally choosing to cultivate his subordinates properly.

 

The sudden evolution of Golden Ant had made him realize he had underestimated these ‘little ones.’

 

They used to need his protection, but they had already grown up.

 

They had already stepped on the cosmic stage, and were shaking the Myriad Races with their rise.

 

So, it was time to let go; let them spread their wings and soar as far as they could.

 

With this thought, Yu Zi Yu added gently, “Go ahead and do it! I’ll be standing behind you, supporting you.”

 

Hearing this, Ling Er fully understood her Master’s intent.

 

“Master, I will definitely give it my all.”

 

Turning gracefully, she headed toward the exit.

 

Now, she needed to organize the treasure-exchange conference.

 

Furthermore, she intended to gradually develop it into an auction house.

 

Such a structure would not only enrich the Demon Court’s foundation, but also accumulate substantial wealth for the future.

 

As a matter of fact, auction houses were not unheard of in the universe, but auction houses that were truly trustworthy… were exceedingly rare.

 

Why? Because without an overwhelming expert overseeing them, no one dared trust such establishments.

 

However, now, the situation was different.

 

The Demon Court stood as a pivotal Force in the cosmos, and behind it stood the Demon Emperor himself.

 

A Force of that level was more than enough to put even peak experts at ease.

 

After all, the Demon Emperor was recognized as the strongest entity in the universe, his prestige was not to be taken lightly.

 

…

 

Yu Zi Yu smiled to himself; he too was very much looking forward to it.

 

If Ling Er managed to create an auction house recognized by all the Races, and the auction house managed to acquire all the treasures he needed, it would be the best scenario for Yu Zi Yu.

 

Of course, Yu Zi Yu did not place all his hopes on the auction house.

 

As a matter of fact, he had two other ways, better than the creation of an auction house, to get his hand on those supreme treasures.

 

One was naturally through unbridled plunder by the Void Clan.

 

In fact, thanks to the spoils from earlier raids, Yu Zi Yu had already gathered nearly 30% of the resources required to forge his Ultimate Dao Body.

 

And currently, the Void Clan was still scouring through the cosmos, seizing more treasures for him.

 

As for the second method, it required Yu Zi Yu to personally make a trip.

 

As the Demon Emperor, every Major Force would still show him some degree of respect.