Chapter 90 The Resurgent Light

• The overwhelming emerald brilliance of Xylos’s Heartstone filled the colossal chamber, pushing back the lingering chill of the Oblivion Engine. Its resonant thrum vibrated through the very crystalline structure of the realm, infusing everything with vibrant, revitalizing energy. Above ground, the muted spires of Xylos, once dull and fading, now blazed with their former glory, radiating pure, life-affirming luminescence. The oppressive silence lifted, replaced by the harmonious symphony of crystalline resonance, a testament to life defying nothingness.
• Elara, utterly spent, lay in Lucian’s arms, the Moon-Tear Shard pulsating with a triumphant, steady beat. The energy emanating from the awakened Heartstone was a powerful balm, flowing over them, rapidly diminishing their exhaustion. Dr. Reed and Silas, their minds clear and sharp once more, meticulously analyzed the energy readings. Kael, a wide, triumphant grin on his face, confirmed the profound shift.
• "The null-drain has not only stopped," Kael reported, his fingers flying over his console, "but there's a strong, outward surge of positive energy from Xylos. It's actively pushing back against the Shadowfell Expanse's influence. The Oblivion Engine is being denied its sustenance here."