CHAPTER 138
Author: Gideon Smith
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The Ethereal Heartbeat

The cosmic journey of Ethan, Zoe, and Lara led them to the ethereal realm of Caelinara. Here, the very essence of the cosmos pulsed with life, and the realm seemed to breathe with a gentle, ethereal heartbeat. The Luminous Heart of Caelinara, the fifth and final Cosmic Artifact of Creation, awaited them at the heart of this celestial realm.

As they ventured deeper into Caelinara, they were greeted by ethereal beings of light who emanated cosmic wisdom. These luminous entities seemed to shimmer with the knowledge of the ages, and they guided the trio toward their destination.

Before them lay the Luminous Heart of Caelinara, a radiant gem that pulsed with the ethereal heartbeat of the cosmos. It was said that this artifact held the power to heal and restore cosmic balance, a power that would be crucial in the face of the impending cosmic threat.

As they approached the Luminous Heart, a celestial guardian materialized—a being of pure light and compassion. Its prese
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