Yan Yuerong looked blank, unable to recognize that Mo Wuji was the Da Huang from back then.

Mo Wuji had come to the auction specifically for this matter, and now that Yan Yuerong was here, he didn't plan to stay any longer.

Just as Mo Wuji was about to leave, a calm voice came, "This Immortal Friend certainly has great courage. I wonder if this Immortal Friend has the guts to go to the Outer Heaven Dao Discussion Platform with me, Wu Li, for a Dao discussion? I, Wu Li, hereby formally issue a Dao battle challenge to you."

The auction hall was completely silent. Over the years, Wu Li had used Dao discussions to kill countless talented Immortals in the Universe Corner.

Even an idiot knew Wu Li's purpose in actively seeking Mo Wuji for a Dao discussion.

The originally blank Yan Yuerong suddenly cried out in alarm when she heard the words "Dao discussion," "Don't have a Dao discussion!"

Mo Wuji didn't know Wu Li's exact strength, but since he had come to the Universe Corner and was willing to challenge even the Mi Fei Merchant Association, how could he be afraid of a Dao discussion with Wu Li?

The Outer Heaven Dao Discussion Platform in the Universe Corner had a very clear rule: Dao discussion challenges must be against opponents at the same or higher level. If someone challenges you and you don't dare to accept, you must leave the Universe Corner immediately. Only after a hundred years are you allowed to return to the Universe Corner.

He also understood what Wu Li meant by challenging him to a Dao discussion. If he didn't agree, he wouldn't be qualified to stay in the Universe Corner and would be immediately expelled.

Once he was expelled, Wu Li would leave the Universe Corner immediately and kill him outside. If he dared to agree, Wu Li would kill him on the Dao Discussion Platform. Wu Li didn't even bother to ask his name, clearly treating him, Mo Wuji, as a dead man.

"As you wish," Mo Wuji said calmly, "See you at the Dao Discussion Platform."

Moreover, Mo Wuji guessed that the reason Wu Li was so eager to challenge him to a Dao discussion was that he was worried he would have Yan Yuerong cultivate water-attribute techniques.

"Good, you've got guts," Wu Li laughed.

The reason Wu Li was so eager to have a Dao discussion with Mo Wuji was that he was worried Mo Wuji would refuse and instead have Yan Yuerong cultivate water-attribute techniques. If Yan Yuerong started cultivating, even if he killed Mo Wuji, he wouldn't be able to get back what he needed.

"Next, we will be auctioning a map jade slip of the Rifting Void. Rumor has it that there is a top-grade Dao Fruit Tree in this jade slip..." Yiluoer's voice rang out in a timely manner.

Everyone knew that Yiluoer was trying to reduce the conflict by diverting the topic. The auction house couldn't afford to offend Wu Li, and although no one knew who Mo Wuji was yet, anyone who could take out so many Green Crystals and dare to go against Wu Li, who would dare to say that person was definitely a fool?

Mo Wuji had already planned to leave, but Yiluoer's words made him stop.

Mo Wuji only learned about Dao Fruit Trees after entering the Outer Heaven Market. Once, when an Immortal came to trade immortal pills with him, he took out a brief introduction to spiritual herbs, which included a simple discussion of Dao Fruits. Dao Fruits were a type of immortal spiritual fruit that contained the rules of heaven and earth, and even surpassed the level of immortal spiritual fruits.

Rumor has it that this kind of thing is a treasure of heaven and earth that allows people to comprehend higher levels. Not to mention that Mo Wuji had already planned to go to the Rifting Void. Even if he wasn't going, he wouldn't miss this Dao Fruit Tree jade slip.

Not only Mo Wuji, but everyone else in the auction hall was also excited when they heard about the Dao Fruit Tree, completely forgetting about Mo Wuji and Wu Li's Dao discussion.

"The starting price for this jade slip is 50,000 Green Crystals, and each bid must be at least 5,000..."

"60,000 Green Crystals." Before Yiluoer could finish speaking, an abrupt voice interrupted her.

The auction hall, which had been somewhat restless after hearing about the Dao Fruit Tree, fell silent again. Although there was no price on the bidding screen, everyone in the hall knew who had made the bid: Wu Li of the God Race.

Wu Li had just suppressed a stomach full of anger from Mo Wuji, and at this time, even if someone else wanted this jade slip, they wouldn't dare to bid, unless they were tired of living.

Yiluoer's face was a bit ugly. Wu Li was clearly breaking the rules. According to the default rules, even if Wu Li wanted to bid, he needed to wait a while, or after ten rounds of bidding. Now, when no one had even made a bid, he started to bid using his status. This was against the rules. Moreover, this was his second time doing this.

The people of the Heavenly Cosmos Merchant Association were also unhappy at this time. They knew that if they stood up to criticize Wu Li at this time, they would be at odds with the God Race. Wu Li would definitely leave the auction first, and the Heavenly Cosmos Merchant Association's days would be difficult afterward.

No one continued to bid. After a long while, Yiluoer said dryly, "Someone has bid 60,000 Green Crystals, is there a higher price? 60,000 Green Crystals for the first time..."

She was also very panicked in her heart. She realized that she was wrong. She shouldn't have taken it upon herself to divert Wu Li's trouble with others by auctioning off the next item. This jade slip was originally supposed to be sold for a high price, but now the price couldn't go up at all. After the auction, her fate would definitely be tragic.

"65,000 Green Crystals," Mo Wuji's voice came out. From his unhurried voice, everyone could hear that as long as Wu Li dared to continue bidding, Mo Wuji would definitely continue to raise the price.

Yiluoer was so scared that she didn't dare to speak, but the Immortals in the hall felt it was normal. Whether Mo Wuji was destined to die or not, there was no turning back between him and Wu Li.

"Then thank you, for helping me buy a map that I really wanted for 65,000 Green Crystals," Wu Li's voice was still very calm.

Everyone knew what he meant. Even if the jade slip map ended up in Mo Wuji's hands, it would ultimately be his, Wu Li's.

"65,000 Green Crystals for the first time..." Yiluoer's voice was a bit trembling, and even her legs were shaking. She had made a big mistake in this auction.

Until Yiluoer quoted the price three times in a row, no one raised the price. Everyone knew that this jade slip was reserved for Wu Li. Who would dare to raise the price?

The jade slip was quickly delivered to Mo Wuji. Just as Mo Wuji finished paying the Green Crystals, Wu Li's voice came from the door, "I'll be waiting for you at the Dao Discussion Platform."

Many Immortals who had originally come to participate in the auction even left the auction and followed him out after hearing Wu Li's words.

These people wanted to know just what kind of person Mo Wuji was that he dared to go against Wu Li.

Mo Wuji left the auction hall swiftly with Yan Yuerong without hesitation. He didn't bother to pay attention to whether Wu Li was waiting for him at the Dao Discussion Platform. He went straight back to the Listening Dao Immortal Abode.

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Back in the room, Mo Wuji spent less than a minute undoing the restriction on Yan Yuerong's body and feeding her a Clear Spirit Pill.

Yan Yuerong jumped up, staring at Mo Wuji in horror, "Who are you? Where am I?"

Mo Wuji smiled and said, "You don't recognize me? Where's Xiaoyu, my big sister?"

"Ah..." Yan Yuerong exclaimed, and then remembered, "You are, are..."

She recognized who Mo Wuji was, but she really couldn't believe it.

Mo Wuji said softly, "That's right, I am Da Huang, back at the Yihai Merchant Association..."

"You're really Da Huang? How could this be..." Yan Yuerong finally understood that she hadn't guessed wrong, because only Da Huang, that mortal, called Xiaoyu "big sister".

"How did you end up in an auction? And exposed your Hidden Water Spiritual Root? What about Xiao Xiaoyu and Yu Qian who were by your side?" Mo Wuji asked doubtfully.

Yan Yuerong finally came to her senses and remembered her previous experiences, and suddenly burst into tears.

She had always been a favored child, but her time in the Universe Corner was simply a hellish experience.

"Thank you, Da Huang Gege. If it weren't for you, I, Yan Yuerong, wouldn't even have a chance for reincarnation," Yan Yuerong said in a pained voice as she fell to her knees. She vaguely remembered the events of the auction, but she had unconsciously ignored the fact that Da Huang had such great abilities.

Mo Wuji helped Yan Yuerong up and said gently, "Tell me in detail, don't worry."

"It was that Wu Li of the God Race. He took a fancy to Sister Xiaoyu's Innate Divine Fire Spiritual Root. He wanted to devour Sister Xiaoyu's Innate Divine Fire Spiritual Root, so he said that Sister Xiaoyu had offended him and that he wanted to have a Dao discussion with Sister Xiaoyu. Sister Xiaoyu and I didn't dare to leave the Universe Corner alone, and no one in the Universe Corner was willing to help us..."

"Pa." Mo Wuji slammed the tea table and said angrily, "That Wu Li is an Immortal Reverent cultivator. How could he be so shameless as to challenge Xiaoyu Meizi, who is only at the Immortal King realm, to a Dao discussion?"

Mo Wuji didn't know Xiao Xiaoyu's exact realm, but he had given Xiao Xiaoyu an Ascending Immortal King Pill back then. He was sure that no matter how good Xiao Xiaoyu's aptitude was, she couldn't have advanced to the Immortal Reverent realm by now. When Wu Li left the auction earlier, Mo Wuji's spiritual will had already scanned that guy. He was a powerhouse at the early stage of Immortal Reverent.

Yan Yuerong sobbed and said, "At that time, that demon hadn't advanced to the Immortal Reverent realm yet, so he was considered to be at the same level as Sister Xiaoyu. It was after he devoured Sister Xiaoyu's Innate Divine Fire Spiritual Root that he broke through to the Immortal Reverent realm. I saw with my own eyes as he ripped open Sister Xiaoyu's Violet Palace..."

"Then why did you end up being auctioned off as an immortal slave?" Mo Wuji frowned and asked.

He now knew some of the rules of the Universe Corner. Although the Human Race's status was low, logically speaking, Yan Yuerong had the identity of a Human Race member. Even if she was low in status, she shouldn't have been auctioned off. Others might have seen Yan Yuerong's Hidden Water Spiritual Root and secretly taken her away, but they wouldn't casually put her up for auction.

"Wu Li wanted to devour Sister Xiaoyu's Innate Divine Fire Spiritual Root, so I pleaded with Gongshu Xiang..."

"Wait, who is Gongshu Xiang?" Mo Wuji interrupted Yan Yuerong.

Yan Yuerong said with a pale face, "He is the sixth disciple of the Supreme Heaven Purple Prosperity Dao Emperor, and has the strength of the late stage of Immortal Reverent. He was also watching the Dao discussion at that time. I begged him to save Sister Xiaoyu, but he actually expelled me from the Human Race, and I am no longer a member of the Human Race..."

Mo Wuji's face turned cold. He guessed why Gongshu Xiang had done this, but what right did Gongshu Xiang, a mere Immortal Reverent, have to expel Yan Yuerong from the Human Race? Did he think he was the Origin Emperor of the Human Race?

"I'll find this Gongshu Xiang later. Right now, let's go to the Outer Heaven Dao Discussion Platform. I want to see what kind of Dao this Wu Li has to discuss with me," Mo Wuji stood up.