Chapter 67: Eclipsing Tides

The Nexus chamber crumbled into nothingness as Daniel and Mira ascended. The shards of the Nexus pulsed faintly, embedding themselves into their forms—a physical reminder of the trials they had endured and the power they now carried. The abyssal waters around them shimmered, no longer oppressively dark but alive with ethereal streaks of luminescence.

"This place feels different," Mira said, her voice echoing through the currents. "It's like the abyss itself is watching us."

Daniel nodded, gripping his trident tightly. "The Nexus has changed us, and it's changed this place. But I can't shake the feeling we're still being tested."