Allen and his companions did not hesitate for a moment. They picked up their weapons once again, took the Divine Artifact, and advanced toward the unknown danger. Their adventure was far from over.
Passing through the dense and eerie Dark Forest, ancient trees blocked out the sky, and the ground underfoot exuded the scent of rotting leaves. From time to time, strange sounds echoed from the depths of the woods, resembling the low growls of some massive monster. The companions huddled closely together, gripping their weapons tighter. The Divine Artifact emitted a faint yet steadfast glow, illuminating a small patch of ground ahead of them.
Suddenly, a huge Shadow Wolf lunged out from the side. Its eyes flashed with an eerie green light, and its sharp claws slashed a cold gleam through the darkness. Allen shouted, "Watch out!" and took the lead, raising his weapon to meet the beast. His sword clashed with the Shadow Wolf's claws, sending a shower of sparks flying. The companions reacted quickly as well; some waved their wands to cast magic shields, while others pulled back their bowstrings and loosed arrows straight at the Shadow Wolf's eyes. In the heat of battle, the Divine Artifact seemed to awaken with a surge of power. Allen felt his arms flood with strength, and with a vigorous swing, a golden ray erupted from his blade, slashing directly at the Shadow Wolf. The beast let out a mournful howl and retreated, but it quickly summoned more of its kind. In an instant, they wer…
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