Chapter 160: The Temporal Phantom

The shadowed figure moved like liquid darkness, weaving between the unstable temporal currents that crackled around the Nexus core. Its presence twisted the very flow of time, creating echoes of past and future that flickered in and out of existence.

Kaelen's vision blurred as he felt the weight of countless timelines pressing down on him — memories not his own, futures yet to come, and pasts that never happened. The Temporal Phantom was no ordinary foe; it fed on the chaos, growing stronger with every fracture.

Seojun shouted over the din, "Kaelen, focus! The stabilizers are nearly at capacity, but if we don't seal the core soon, the entire timeline could collapse!"

Kaelen clenched his fists, channeling his inner energy to steady his mind. "I won't let that happen. We have to fight the source — the Phantom."

Nova and the team outside continued their battle, buying precious seconds as the Nexus core pulsed erratically. Time itself seemed to warp around them, twisting and bending with every heartbeat.

Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed through the chamber — a temporal shockwave that knocked everyone off their feet. The Phantom had unleashed its full power, threatening to unravel reality itself.

Kaelen rose, eyes blazing. "This ends now."

With a surge of energy, he launched himself toward the Phantom, determination fueling every step. The fate of all timelines rested on this battle — and Kaelen was ready to face whatever darkness lay ahead.