Definition
Mass-produced magic swords that meet basic sharpness and toughness standards but lack special properties; offered at a fixed discount by Heavenly Treasures Mountain.
Standard-issue flying sword
Mass-produced magic swords that meet basic sharpness and toughness standards but lack special properties; offered at a fixed discount by Heavenly Treasures Mountain.
Story context
The Treasure Competition Assembly reaches its climax—and Ji Ning walks away with the Peacock Plume after a tense bidding war against Shaoyan Xiushui. But winning the auction is only the beginning. As Ji Ning proudly secures his prize and then splurges on a mountain of Heaven-ranked flying swords for his Primaltwin, enemies are already sharpening their knives outside the Heavenly Treasures Mountain. Floating Cloud Immortal waits in the shadows, ready to strike the moment Ji Ning steps out. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure—Xiyue Commandery Princess—moves behind the scenes, desperate for a private meeting. The powder keg is lit, and the explosion is coming.
Why it matters
**The calm before the storm**: This chapter is a classic setup—the hero wins a treasure, the enemies line up, and a mysterious ally appears. Ji Ning’s triumphant mood contrasts sharply with the lurking danger, building tension beautifully. Pay attention to Floating Cloud Immortal’s quiet resolve: he is not a hot-blooded young master but a seasoned Loose Immortal making a calculated, desperate gamble.
Quick facts
Source novel
Desolate Era
First appearance
The Auction Ends, The Stakes Rise
Chapter references
1
Type hints
Peacock Plume, Treasure Competition Assembly, Heaven-ranked flying swords
Guide tags
auction, treasure, revenge setup
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