Chapter 304: Chapter 304: The Echoing Depths

The days following their strategic meetings were filled with frenetic activity as Elara and her team carried out their new directives. The focus was on two major fronts: securing the vulnerable ley line nodes and investigating the central nexus. Each team faced daunting challenges, but the stakes had never been higher.

Elara led a team to one of the most critical ley line nodes reported to be heavily corrupted. The path to the node was treacherous, winding through a labyrinth of dense fog and jagged terrain. As they approached the area, a chilling silence descended, broken only by the occasional crackle of dark energy.

Arian, ever vigilant, surveyed the surroundings. "Something feels off," he said, his eyes scanning the murky landscape. "Be on your guard."