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Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Aftermath of the Collapse

The ground rumbled and cracked as the portal's energy dissipated. Leo and his team stumbled through the collapsing landscape, their escape urgent and perilous. The realm itself seemed to be disintegrating, the fabric of its reality unraveling with the closure of the portal.

As they reached safer ground, they regrouped and took stock of their situation. They were all battered and bruised, but the sense of triumph was palpable. They had stopped the Arbiter and closed the portal. However, the costs were high.

Sofia leaned against a rock, catching her breath. "We did it, but we're not out of the woods yet. The damage this realm sustained could have consequences in our world."

Owen was busy analyzing the readings on his tech devices. "We need to find a stable way back. The portal's collapse has disrupted the usual pathways. It's going to take time."

Leo nodded, his expression thoughtful. "We need to find a way home and assess the damage. If the Arbiter's influence persists, there could be more threats waiting for us."

The team began their journey back through the collapsing realm, careful to avoid dangerous cracks and fissures. Along the way, they encountered remnants of the Arbiter's minions, but their power had waned without their leader's influence.

As they reached the point where they had entered the realm, they found an emergency beacon left by other Reclaimers. It was a signal that the Reclaimers' headquarters had been monitoring the situation and was ready to extract them.

With the beacon's help, they established a new portal back to their world. It was a relief to see the familiar sights of their headquarters, even if it was clear that the battle had left a mark on their world.