Guided by the Eternals of Balance, the trio traveled to the Eternal Forge, a dimension where primordial energies were forged into weapons, beings, and laws of existence. Here, Kairo trained to merge the Ember with cosmic energy, gaining the ability to manipulate not just elements and time, but the essence of reality itself.
Ryo and Ayla underwent similar transformations. Ryo's strikes became planetary in scale, while Ayla could now phase between dimensions effortlessly. The trio faced simulations of the Warden's power, testing their resolve, intelligence, and unity. Each trial pushed them to the brink, teaching them lessons about sacrifice, trust, and the consequences of wielding ultimate power.
By the chapter's end, they emerged from the Eternal Forge transformed—not just stronger, but fundamentally changed, attuned to the fabric of the multiverse and ready to face the Primordial Warden.