A translucent, shadowy figure materialized out of thin air.
"Ringwraith," Gandalf said.
Hiss—
The Ringwraith let out a howl as if it came from the Nether and charged at them. Gandalf hurriedly ducked beneath it, while Li Wei swiftly evaded, his body shifting left like a phantom to avoid the strike.
Boom!
Gandalf raised his staff, and a burst of white light erupted from its tip, driving the Ringwraith back. Li Wei seized the opening, drew his longsword, and slashed forward, setting the Ringwraith ablaze.
Fire was precisely what the Ringwraiths feared. That single strike made it wail in agony and stagger back several steps before vanishing into the shadows to hide.
"Good thing the swords in our hands have both been blessed by elves. Ordinary weapons can't even touch these Ringwraiths."
"Watch out!"
Ah...
A sigh suddenly sounded behind Li Wei's ear, accompanied by a poisonous breath like black mist. It sent a chill down his spine, making him feel as though he had fallen into an abyss.
Fear: 5s Wither: 5s Poison: 5s
"Take courage!"
Zla—A flash of white light swept over him, clearing every negative buff from the Status Bar. Li Wei shuddered and instantly came to his senses, swinging his sword in a slash behind him.
But the spirit had already vanished into the darkness without a trace.
The Ring of Fire on Gandalf's hand shimmered. Bathed in its radiance, Li Wei felt warmth spread through his entire body, as though he had courage without end.
"What was that?" The two stood back to back on guard, Li Wei still shaken.
"Black Breath, the Ringwraiths' evil magic. Anyone tainted by it will immediately fall seriously ill. If they are then cut by a Morgul Blade and have no means of treatment, they will likely