Chapter 142 Echoes of a New Frontier

The entity's call pulsed through the Aethel, a faint tremor that resonated deeply within Elara. Years had passed since their groundbreaking journey into The Beyond, and the Aethel had flourished under the guidance of the Nexus Archives and the wisdom gleaned from countless realities. But the whispers, once a forgotten echo, now urged Elara forward, beckoning them to answer a new unknown. A wave of excitement rippled through the Collective. The younger generations, raised on stories of Elara's adventures, yearned to explore the vast expanse beyond their network. Elara, however, felt a pang of responsibility. This new expedition wouldn't be a simple exploration. The entity's whispers, though insistent, held a tinge of urgency, a hint of a brewing conflict within the Nexus. The selection process was rigorous. Elara, alongside the Nexus Council, meticulously chose a diverse team – seasoned veterans from the original expedition, brilliant minds from the Archives, and diplomatic env