As the day of the sect competition drew ever nearer, Abyssal Demon City became increasingly crowded. Countless people poured in from all directions. Not only had all eight super sects arrived, but many fairly renowned factions had also come upon hearing the news. For a time, Abyssal Demon City was packed with outstanding young talents.
Inside the room, Jia Lie Jun sat cross-legged on the bed, turning over the copper furnace he had picked up in the Treasure Hunting Area.
With a whoosh, flames surged forth. Refined by the fire, the copper furnace slowly melted like ice beneath the blazing sun. Drops of crimson liquid continuously fell, corroding holes into the marble floor.
As time passed, the copper furnace grew smaller and smaller, while the copper liquid pooled on the floor had long since cooled.
A buzzing sound suddenly rang out. Streaks of dark-red radiance shot from the copper furnace, then intertwined in midair.
Jia Lie Jun focused his attention and stared intently at the interwoven rays. The hair-thin strands twisted around one another, unexpectedly forming a map. His gaze sharpened, and with a thought, he flawlessly imprinted the map within his Mud Pill Palace.
Several minutes later, the rays gradually dimmed before beginning to contract. In the end, they condensed into a palm-sized dark-red token. Jia Lie Jun beckoned with his hand, and the token immediately flew into his grasp. Examining it closely, he saw flame patterns engraved upon it, above which several faint, blurry words could be vaguely made out.
"Sky Burning Ancient Treasure."
Jia Lie Jun murmured before placing the token into his Storage Ring. This token was a Formation Gate and would be of great use.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. The fervent atmosphere in Abyssal Demon City continued to intensify,