Chapter 1684: The Beacon of Resolve

The creature towered above them, a monstrous amalgamation of light and shadow, its form shifting constantly as if it were caught between worlds. The air hummed with its raw power, each pulse sending a wave of dread through the companions.

Kael tightened his grip on his sword, his eyes narrowing. "Whatever this thing is, it's the last wall standing between us and the heart of the Divide."

Elara stepped forward, her hands crackling with blue fire. "Then we bring it down. Together."

Bryn let out a shaky breath, adjusting his stance. "I hope you've got a plan, because I don't think brute force is going to cut it this time."

Liora clutched the fragment to her chest, its energy coursing through her in chaotic waves. She could feel the creature's attention fixed on her, its presence pressing against her mind like a weight she couldn't shake.

"It's reacting to the fragment," she said, her voice trembling. "It knows what we're trying to do."