Chapter 1502: The Moment of Clarity

The growl reverberated through the valley, a deep, resonant sound that seemed to come from all around them. The shadows twisted, manifesting into form as the creatures, born of the Void's lingering corruption, emerged from the cracks in the earth. They moved like a tidal wave, shifting between the rocks with unnatural speed, their eyes gleaming with hunger. Elara could feel her heart racing, a surge of adrenaline flooding her senses as the group instinctively tightened their formation.

"Stay together!" Aiden shouted, his sword gleaming in the dim light as he raised it to meet the first of the advancing creatures. The others spread out, readying their weapons and preparing for the onslaught.