The chamber trembled with the relentless force of the ongoing battles.
Fragments of shattered stone covered the circular floor, scattered like broken glass across the ancient hall. The glowing runes carved across the chamber walls flickered wildly as waves of power surged through the ancient formations. Each clash between the guardians and challengers sent tremors rippling through the ruins.
Dust drifted down from the ceiling with every heavy impact.
At the center of it all stood Aether.
His pillar had already been claimed.
Golden light flowed upward along the ancient stone structure behind him, confirming that the guardian bound to it had already been defeated. The runes etched into the pillar pulsed steadily like a heartbeat, resonating with the power of the completed trial.
The Flame Sovereign Pup sat calmly beside him.
Its crimson flames flickered softly around its small body as its sharp eyes observed the remaining battles unfolding across the chamber.
