The air was thick with tension as John stood on the edge of the celestial bridge that led to the Court of the Zodiac Emperor. The path ahead shimmered with an otherworldly glow, constellations spiraling above and below like a galaxy stretched thin. His heart pounded as he clutched his divine blade, the weapon feeling heavier than ever. The whispers of his friends echoed in his mind, offering both encouragement and doubt.
"Are you sure about this, John?" Ji Ho asked, stepping beside him. His usually carefree demeanor was absent, replaced by a rare seriousness.
John didn't answer immediately. He looked at the glowing archway ahead, its light pulsing in rhythm with his heartbeat. "No," he admitted finally, his voice steady despite the uncertainty clawing at his chest. "But it's not about being sure. It's about doing what's right."