C506 (part I)

Qiao Gao flipped his hand, hoisting a token aloft.

The token was palm-sized, crafted from an unidentified metal and etched with intricate runes. When infused with Origin Energy, the runes glowed brightly. At the center of the token, the number 'nine' shone with a crystalline brilliance.

A hush fell over the crowd as they stared in disbelief at Qiao Gao, who stood suspended in mid-air