The Supreme Martial Expert of the Female CEO-Chapter 1825 - 1822: Rumors of the Ancient Ruins

Ximen Qi and the Patriarch of the Zuo Family had a pleasant conversation, but naturally, Zuo Yuqi was not in the best of spirits. After all, he felt like he had become a mere decoration, which was unacceptable to him!

But he also knew that everything he had came from the Zuo Family, so now he could only swallow his pride. However, he was determined that once he returned home, he would make sure to argue his case and refuse to become a son-in-law.

After the matter was over, the guests enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Despite Zuo Yuqi not wanting to become a son-in-law, he couldn’t resist his father’s pressure and ultimately agreed in humiliation. After the auction ended, the Patriarch of the Zuo Family would take Zuo Yuqi to the Ximen Family to discuss the marriage arrangements.

The next day marked the official start of the auction. In the early morning, a rumbling sound echoed. As Ling Feng looked up, he discovered a massive structure emerging within the clouds; it was the Purple Cloud Star Auction Hall!

The previous day, Ling Feng had learned from Cheng Minxue that the Purple Cloud Star Auction Hall was usually hidden within the spatial crevices of Purple Cloud Star and only appeared suspended above the clouds when the auction was held.

Those who could enter the auction hall needed a token issued in advance. Without the Cheng family’s help, Ling Feng would not have been eligible to participate in the auction.

"There are really quite a lot of people!" Ling Feng muttered softly upon seeing the bustling crowd.

"Of course, the Purple Cloud Star auction is one of the three major auctions in the Ancient Ruins. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have traveled such a long distance to get here!" Cheng Minxue stood beside Ling Feng and said with a smile, "There are many good things inside, but during the day, the main focus is on the event organizers verifying the auction items. We won’t be able to enter until the evening."

Ling Feng nodded, "What kind of auction items are there? The Head of the Cheng Family himself is here; there must be something you are determined to obtain, right?"

Cheng Minxue glanced around and then whispered, "Brother Feng, actually, there is a rumor about a very mysterious auction item this time, said to involve a great secret of the entire Ancient Ruins!"

Ling Feng’s eyes showed a trace of curiosity, interested in the great secret involving the Ancient Ruins, "What mystery?"

Cheng Minxue said, "Actually, there has always been a legend in the Ancient Ruins as to why it has become the land of exile for all shattered Small Worlds. It’s because of the self-regulation of the Great Cosmic World!"

Ling Feng nodded slightly, as he knew about this.

"But have you ever thought about where those vanished Small Worlds have gone? And how the new planes appearing in the Great Cosmic World are generated?" Cheng Minxue asked.

Ling Feng was taken aback, then shook his head, "How should I know?"

Cheng Minxue said, "But there is a rumor in the Ancient Ruins that those new planes are actually those shattered vanished planes reborn through the unique processing of the Ancient Ruins!"

Ling Feng was shocked, "This... How is this possible? Would anyone believe such a thing?"

Cheng Minxue shook her head and said, "It’s just a rumor, but indeed, many people believe it. Additionally, the rumor says that every once in a while, when the Ancient Ruins reach a certain level, all the planets within will be re-forged, generating new planes, and we humans living in the Ancient Ruins will naturally be disposed of like garbage!"

"Of course, this rumor isn’t without basis!" Cheng Minxue said solemnly, "Because someone has seen the future where the Ancient Ruins return to the chaos of the future!"

Ling Feng’s eyes showed a trace of awe, "This... How can this be? Who is the person who saw the future...?"

"He was the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Cloud Gate. When he saw the future, heavenly punishment descended on him, and he was reduced to dust with only a few words left behind. You should know, the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Cloud Gate was a super expert at the peak of the Azure Sky Realm!" Cheng Minxue whispered, "This matter is known only to the high-level people in the Ancient Ruins, and I learned it from my father."

Ling Feng fell into silence. If this is true, then the rumor about the Ancient Ruins might not be without foundation. But soon Ling Feng was relieved, even if it were true, what does it have to do with him?

"By the way, what does this have to do with this auction?" Ling Feng asked persistently.

Cheng Minxue said, "It is precisely because of this rumor that everyone in the Ancient Ruins has a desire, and that is to one day leave the Ancient Ruins and return to the Great Cosmic World. However, the spatial barrier of the Ancient Ruins is unshakeable. But at this moment, a person appeared in the Ancient Ruins claiming to allow us to leave here. He left behind a manuscript, asserting that whoever cracked it could find a way out!"

"And this auction, someone has made that manuscript an auction item!" Cheng Minxue said in a solemn tone.

Ling Feng asked with suspicion, "Is this true? Could it just be a scam?"

"Once, someone cracked that manuscript and successfully left the Ancient Ruins!" Cheng Minxue said.

Ling Feng took a deep breath, realizing it was true! Ling Feng once asked the Witch why outsiders could enter and leave the Ancient Ruins while the inhabitants couldn’t!

At that time, the Witch said it was because those within the Ancient Ruins had their souls imprinted with the ruin’s mark, so they couldn’t escape its restraints. If they wished to leave the Ancient Ruins, the only way would be to sever their souls, removing the mark. But cutting one’s soul is akin to courting death!

If what Cheng Minxue said is true, it suggests the manuscript contains the method of severing the soul?

"If this manuscript is real, why is it being auctioned?" Ling Feng pondered aloud, perplexed.

Cheng Minxue shrugged and said, "I’m not sure either, but the person must have their reasons."

Ling Feng felt a bit excited, his curiosity piqued by the manuscript and the mysterious person offering it.

"The Ancient Ruins seem to be getting more interesting!" Ling Feng thought quietly. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

An entire day passed quickly. By evening, the doors of the auction venue opened, extending a ladder from inside straight to the ground.

Those attending the auction held their invitations and entered one after another.

Ling Feng took advantage of the Cheng family’s influence and snuck into the auction hall.

Upon entering, Ling Feng couldn’t help but sigh. The design was akin to an ancient colosseum, surrounded by circular compartments with a broad plaza in the middle and an auction stage at its center.

Ling Feng estimated the auction hall could at least accommodate over ten thousand people; its scale was truly immense!