Edge of the Abyss

Echo stood amidst the remnants of the battlefield, breathing heavily. His body, worn and battered, trembled under the immense strain of his newly unlocked power. The Void Surge, a force that had nearly torn apart the very fabric of reality, had burned through him, but it had been worth it. The Harbinger, the towering shadow that had threatened everything, was now nothing but dust. But Echo's victory came at a great cost.

[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]

"Core Fragment Energy Stabilized. Void Surge Energy Depletion: 70%. Warning: Energy Levels Critical."

He barely registered the notification as his vision blurred with fatigue. The power of Void Surge was overwhelming, and his body wasn't designed to handle it yet. Every muscle screamed in protest, and his breath came in ragged gasps. But despite the toll, Echo's resolve only hardened.