Chapter 79. First Confrontation...[8]

Third Person's POV..

A sudden rumble beneath their feet reminded them that danger was still lurking. The ground trembled, and from the cracks in the pavement, dark energy began to seep out once more. Riyan's eyes narrowed, his grip on Yunling tightening. "This isn't over… There's something else coming."

Livia's bow was already in her hands, her eyes scanning the area. "Another Wraith? Or something worse?"

Raven's hand hovered over her sword's hilt, the air around her charging with static once more. "I don't like this, Yan. It feels… wrong."

Before they could react, the shadows coalesced into several smaller figures, each one a distorted version of Wraith. Their forms were less distinct, but their red eyes burned with the same malicious intent.