Chapter 161: The Celestial Phoenix
The celestial observatory in the Twilight Grove was a masterpiece of ethereal design. Crystal spires reached skyward, capturing the ever-present twilight, and stone bridges arched gracefully between platforms. It was a place where the boundaries between the physical and the metaphysical seemed to blur.
The Guardians of the Enchanted Compass ascended the crystalline steps of the observatory, their every footfall resonating with the energy of the Twilight Grove. As they reached the top, they found themselves in a circular chamber, open to the sky. In the center of this chamber stood a pedestal upon which rested a gleaming crystal orb. It pulsed with an otherworldly light.
Before they could approach the crystal orb, a figure emerged from the shadows, her form shifting between light and shadow. She was the Oracle of Stars, a being of celestial wisdom who had watched over the Twilight Grove for eons.