One by one, they returned to the temple, their faces pale but determined. The guardian nodded, its spectral form flickering. “You have faced your past and emerged stronger. The fourth anchor is yours.”
Anna stepped forward, placing the glowing artifact into the guardian’s hands. The temple trembled as the anchor merged with the structure, its energy flowing into the book.
“We’re getting closer,” Logan said, his voice steady.
“But it’s not over yet,” Anna replied.
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The Fifth Anchor: The Beast Awaits
As they exited the temple, the ground shook violently. A deafening roar echoed through the air, and a massive beast emerged from the shadows. Its eyes burned like molten lava, and its jagged teeth dripped with black ichor.
“It’s not going to let us reach the next temple,” Logan said, drawing his blade.
Ryan cursed under his breath. “Guess we’re doing this the hard way.”
The beast charged, and the battle began.
The ground cracked under the beast’s weight as it roared, shaking th
