The Lighthouse's glow was soft and constant, completely sealing off the surrounding darkness and the clinging murk of the Energy-Devouring Netherrealm. The Orderkeeper lay quietly moored on a platform extending from the base of the milky-white Crystal Tower, like a battered ship that had finally reached harbor. Its hull was covered in wounds, its energy nearly exhausted, but the nerves stretched to their limit aboard finally had a chance to relax for a moment.
The air was filled with pure, gentle energy. With every breath, threads of warmth seeped into their limbs and bones, easing the fatigue and hidden injuries from their long journey. The lingering coolness of the Purification Pool water blended with the Lighthouse's mild energy, creating a strange resonance that noticeably accelerated everyone's recovery.
Yet no one dared let down their guard. This Lost Lighthouse was far too mysterious. For it to have endured for ages within the Energy-Devouring Netherrealm, it had to possess something extraordinary.
"Inspect the hull damage and count our remaining resources. Xuan, scan the Lighthouse's structure and analyze its energy source and patterns." Neji's voice broke the silence in the cabin, carrying his usual calm.
Everyone immediately got to work. Flame Calamity and Stoneforce checked the damage to the outer shell and the stability of the internal structure. Shadowweave and Night Owl kept watch over the platform's surroundings and the direction of the Crystal Tower. Xuan concentrated all of the Orderkeeper's remaining detection power and cautiously scanned the enormous structure.
The Crystal Tower's material differed from the Poolkeeper Civilization's silver coating, the Boundary Patrol's metal, and the alloys of the Star Gate Ruins. It resembled a highly energized crystal, seamless and whole, with almost no traces of joining or forging. The tower's surface was smooth as a mirror, while faintly visible, even more