Chapter 773: Chapter 773: The Stellar Summit

The days leading up to the celestial alignment were filled with intense preparations. Elara, Lyra, and Doran worked tirelessly to ensure that everything was in place for the ritual. They meticulously arranged the ceremonial artifacts, performed necessary rituals to cleanse and activate them, and studied the ancient scrolls to perfect their understanding of the complex procedure.

The shrine became a hub of activity, its once-dusty interior transformed into a vibrant center of mystical energy. The ley lines that converged in the valley pulsed faintly, their latent magic responding to the imminent alignment. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, a tangible sense of both hope and dread hanging in the air.

On the eve of the celestial alignment, the trio gathered to review their preparations one final time. The night was clear, the stars twinkling brightly overhead—a perfect backdrop for the ritual that would soon take place.