Chapter 14: The Ephemeral Gardens

The fourteenth floor beckoned Ye Chen and Laria into the Ephemeral Gardens—a surreal landscape where reality shifted with the whims of emotion. The air was filled with the scent of blossoms, and vibrant hues danced in harmony with the emotions of those who traversed the gardens.

Here, the challenges were of a different nature. The emotions of past adventurers lingered in the air, manifesting as ephemeral illusions that tested Ye Chen and Laria's emotional resilience. Love, sorrow, joy, and despair intertwined in a delicate dance, and every step held the potential to reveal buried emotions.

In the heart of the Ephemeral Gardens, they encountered a mysterious figure named Celestia, a being whose emotions seemed to shape the very fabric of the realm. As they navigated the emotional landscapes, a bond formed between Ye Chen, Laria, and Celestia, transcending the boundaries of the tower itself.