A few days ago, while Jacob descended into the hidden depths below the lava sea, the outside world had already erupted into chaos.
The moment the phantom Temple of the Blazing Flames materialized above the lava sea, its towering spires and spectral banner proclaiming its name, a ripple of power swept through the Ashen Mirage Desert—and far beyond.
Forces scattered across the surrounding regions instantly took notice. Powerful soul senses and far-seeing treasures were activated. Messages flew across secret channels like wildfire.
Within an hour, hundreds of figures converged around the flaming sea.
Among them were robed envoys of the Bank, cloaked figures of hidden organizations, treasure hunters, and even wandering Legendary Kings—all drawn by the phantom palace that pulsed with ancient, divine intent.
