Jiang Ping An followed Zhang Liang through layers of cloud and mist until they arrived at the Heavenly Orchid Immortal Abode.
Immortal mountains and towering ridges stretched endlessly here, shrouded in immortal qi, with all manner of rare treasures and strange beasts everywhere one looked.
The two headed straight for a fiery red mountain peak. The peak floated in midair like a colossal iron pillar thrusting into the clouds. Flames soared skyward from its summit, while the sounds of forging rose and fell, echoing across the entire Heavenly Orchid Immortal Abode.
Jiang Ping An looked up. Forging Peak towered into the clouds as though it connected with the heavens. Sparks and smoke drifting down from the summit shimmered with dazzling, multicolored light beneath the sun, like fireworks.
As they neared Forging Peak, a scorching aura rushed toward them. The clang of hammers striking metal rang out, sonorous and forceful, brimming with raw power.
"Forging Peak is divided into upper, middle, and lower levels. Only the core Forging Masters of our Immortal Abode may enter the top level. The lower level is where Forging Peak's disciples live. We're about to enter the middle level."
Zhang Liang led Jiang Ping An down before a magnificent building midway up Forging Peak.
"The test to enter our Immortal Abode is simple. Forge an immortal artifact within five years. We will provide three sets of materials and one immortal artifact blueprint. If you cannot forge a magical artifact with the limited materials, then our Immortal Abode..."
"Three sets of materials are too many."
As Zhang Liang spoke, a red figure appeared. This man looked remarkably similar to Zhang Liang. The only difference was perhaps that all his hair was red, like dancing flames.
"Father."
Upon seeing Zhang Zhiyuan, Zhang Liang hurriedly clasped his fists in