The cult leader's laughter filled the cavern, echoing off the walls like a haunting refrain. "Reclaim, you say? The Nebula Sphere fragment is now in the hands of its true master, and its power will soon be unleashed."
With a swift motion, he revealed the stolen fragment of the Nebula Sphere, a shimmering source of untold energy. The fragment pulsed with an otherworldly light, casting an eerie glow over the chamber.
"Your journey ends here," the cult leader declared. He raised his hand, and dark energy coalesced around him, forming a formidable barrier that cut off any chance of escape.
I knew that this battle would test my every skill and ounce of strength. With a deep breath, I unleashed the power of the Nascent Soul stage, the green aura swirling around me. The confrontation was inevitable, and the fate of the realm hung in the balance.