Chapter 1589 - Chapter 1589: The Tempest's Gathering Force

The journey to the Elder Citadel took them through the crumbling ruins of old realms, landscapes scarred by the relentless passage of time and the ceaseless turmoil between light and shadow. As they crossed vast deserts where the sun seemed to burn with a malevolent intensity, then scaled mountains where the winds whispered warnings, Elara felt the weight of their mission pressing heavily upon them. They were traveling into the heart of ancient knowledge, yet every step forward seemed to bring them closer to the unknown dangers lurking just beyond the horizon.