Chapter 650: Chapter 650: The Trials of the Elder Gods

The chamber's swirling energy settled into a calm yet eerie stillness as Elara and her companions stood poised on the shifting glyphs. The intricate symbols on the floor, now arranged in a complex lattice, glowed with a soft, pulsating light. The ancient shrine was silent, the weight of impending trials heavy in the air.

As the last traces of the blinding light faded, the voice of the Elder Gods resonated through the chamber once more. "The trials begin now," it intoned. "Prove your worth through strength, wisdom, and unity. Only then shall the power of the Elder Gods be bestowed upon you."

The ground beneath them shifted, and the glyphs rearranged themselves into three distinct paths, each leading to a separate part of the chamber. The paths were marked with ancient symbols: one depicting a fierce battle, another showing intricate patterns of knowledge, and the third representing intertwined figures, suggesting a test of unity.