Chapter 708: Chapter 708: The Weight of Destiny

The light enveloped Elara as she stepped forward, her breath steady, her heart resolute. The cavern, with its ancient carvings and looming presence, faded away, replaced by a warm, golden glow that pulsed with a rhythm that matched her heartbeat.

She felt a familiar tug, as if being drawn into a memory, but this was no mere recollection. The world around her was shifting, forming itself into something both new and ancient. Elara found herself standing on a vast, open plain under a twilight sky, the sun dipping just below the horizon, casting the land in hues of amber and violet. The air was thick with the scent of earth and wildflowers, a peaceful contrast to the tension she felt building within her.