Those mysterious dark shadows rapidly closed in, and the atmosphere around them grew increasingly tense. Howling winds swept past, whipping everyone's clothes wildly as though foreshadowing an imminent storm. At that moment, the afterglow of the setting sun spilled across the earth, yet it could not dispel the heavy darkness.
Zhang Zhi stared fixedly at the shadows, his heart pounding rapidly as he thought to himself: "What on earth are these fellows? It looks like we're in for another fierce battle. But no matter what, I must protect everyone." His gaze was resolute and fearless, his hand gripping his sword so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force.
Lin Wan'er hid behind Zhang Zhi, her body trembling slightly as she spoke with a voice shaken by fear: "Zhang Zhi, I'm so scared. These shadows feel so evil." Her eyes were filled with helplessness and terror, and her hands clutched tightly at the corner of Zhang Zhi's robe.
Chapter 23