Chapter 168

Talia, Aiden, and Kael emerged from their battle against the Shadow Walker victorious but weary. The darkness that had threatened to consume the universe had been vanquished, but the toll it had taken on them was evident. They stood on the edge of the universe, the gateway to another universe shimmering behind them.

"We did it," Aiden said, his voice filled with awe. "We actually did it."

Talia and Kael nodded, their faces reflecting a mixture of relief and exhaustion. They had faced the ultimate evil and emerged triumphant, but they knew that their journey was far from over.

"We should return to our universe," Talia said, her voice soft but resolute. "There's still much to be done there."

Aiden and Kael agreed, and together they stepped back through the gateway, returning to their own universe. As they emerged on the other side, they found themselves back in the city of Lumaria, surrounded by its radiant inhabitants.

The Lumarians welcomed them back with open arms, celebrating their