The Celestial Haven thrived under the trio's care. Crystal towers rose higher, their glow mixing with the misty mountains' haze. The upward-flowing river sparkled, and the Guardian Spirit's light kept the land safe. Lin Feng wore his Celestial Armor, its star patterns shining as he trained with Huo Yan and Zhao Kun. The people looked up to them, calling them the Three Guardians. Life was good, but a shadow loomed on the horizon.
[Final Quest: Confront the Eternal Threat. Reward: Eternal Harmony Crown.]
One evening, the sky turned black, and a deafening roar shook the Haven. The realm gate exploded open, and a massive figure stepped out—taller than the towers, its body made of swirling void and light. Its eyes burned like suns, and its voice boomed, "I am Zorath, the Eternal Threat, born from the chaos you unleashed. Your Dao ends here!"
Lin Feng's heart sank. This was no echo—it was something new, stronger than the Shadow Master. He rallied the people. "To the walls!" he shouted. Huo Yan's flames roared, and Zhao's tempest spun as they prepared. Yun Hao led the warriors, their qi a bright shield. The Guardian Spirit pulsed, ready to help.
The battle was epic. Zorath's void tendrils smashed the ground, cracking the crystal fields. Lin Feng's Starlight Barrier rose, protecting the Haven, but the strain hurt. [HP 250/350. Energy Drain Active.] Huo Yan's ethereal flames hit Zorath, her runes flaring, but it laughed, unharmed. Zhao's Cyclone tried to bind it, but the tendrils broke free.
"We need a plan," Lin Feng said, dodging a strike. The Guardian Spirit spoke in his mind: Combine our powers. He called to his friends. "Link with me!" Huo Yan's flames flowed into his Dao, Zhao's winds joined, and the Spirit's light fused with it. The Divine Echo grew massive, its trinity powers glowing brighter than ever.
Zorath roared, sending a wave of energy. Lin Feng's barrier held, but barely. He focused his Transcendent Devourer, devouring the wave's essence to fuel the Echo. "Now!" he yelled. The beast charged, fire, wind, and void crashing into Zorath. Huo Yan's runes amplified the strike, and Zhao's Cyclone pulled it deeper. The ground shook as Zorath stumbled.
But it wasn't enough. Zorath's light flared, knocking them back. [HP 150/350. Critical Condition.] Lin Feng fell, pain searing his body. Huo Yan rushed to him, tears in her eyes. "We can't lose you!" Zhao stood guard, his breath heavy. The Guardian Spirit's light grew, healing Lin Feng slightly. [HP 200/350. Spirit Boost Active.]
Lin Feng stood, his resolve iron. "One more time." He poured all his essence—his Dao, his friends' qi, the Spirit's power—into a final strike. The Divine Echo roared, its form a blinding star. It hit Zorath's core, devouring its energy. Zorath screamed, its body breaking apart in a burst of light and shadow. [Eternal Threat Defeated. Essence +1000. Eternal Harmony Crown Unlocked.]
The sky cleared, and the Haven stood whole. The people cheered, lifting the trio high. Liora appeared, nodding. "You've earned your place. The Higher Realms are yours to guide." She gave Lin Feng the Eternal Harmony Crown, a simple band that glowed with peace. [Ascension Complete. Transcendent (50%).]
Huo Yan hugged him, her flames soft. "We did it." Zhao laughed, "Best fight yet!" Lin Feng wore the crown, feeling a deep calm. The Guardian Spirit merged with the land, its voice a whisper: Eternal peace is yours. He looked at the misty mountains, the river, the people—his family. "This is our home," he said, ready for a future of harmony.