Chapter 1720: Echoes of Time

The forest was eerily quiet in the aftermath of the battle. The once-twisted trees now stood tall and straight, their leaves rustling softly in the breeze. The stench of decay had dissipated, replaced by the fresh scent of pine and earth. The void's corruption was fading, but the memory of what they had lost lingered like a heavy fog.

Elena, Liam, and Eric sat in silence, their bodies aching from the fight. The devourer was gone, its twisted form reduced to ashes scattered across the forest floor. The rift had closed, the heart of the void destroyed. But the victory felt hollow, tainted by the loss of their friends and the knowledge that the void was far from defeated.

Elena stared at the ground, her mind racing with thoughts of what came next. They had won a battle, but the war was far from over. The void would regroup, find new ways to strike. They had to be ready.