Darian scanned the path ahead, his eyes narrowing at the sight of the steep incline that awaited them. "It won't be easy from here on. The air is thin, and the path is treacherous. We'll need to move carefully."
Mara nodded, her gaze fixed on the distant peak. "We're close. I can feel it. But we should expect one final trial before we reach the summit."
Wei Lin, leading the group, remained silent for a moment, her thoughts focused on the journey that lay ahead. The trials had grown more difficult with each fragment they retrieved, and she knew the final challenge would be the most formidable yet. But there was no turning back now. The balance of the world depended on their success, and she was determined to see it through.
