Creatures of the Ruins

### Chapter 16: Creatures of the Ruins With the newly acquired Map Fragments and the valuable information from the ancient scroll, Mu Chen and the others left the ancient hall and ventured deeper into the ruins. They now understood the dangers within far better, but to stop the Dark Forces, they had no intention of retreating. As they pressed onward, their surroundings grew increasingly eerie and sinister. Mosslike plants giving off a ghostly glow covered the walls, their light waxing and waning as though they were breathing. The ground beneath their feet had also grown soft and springy, and every step sent a strange ripple up through their soles. "Everyone, be careful. Something feels very wrong here," Mu Chen said quietly, his Star Power surging silently within him, ready for anything unexpected. Luo Li nodded slightly. She tightened her grip on her Spiritual Power Sword and scanned their surroundings warily. "These plants and the ground are both strange. There could be danger." The experts of the Silver Armor Family also raised their guard. Spiritual light flickered across their battle armor, adding a little brightness to the surroundings. Just then, they heard a low growl. It came from the darkness ahead and echoed through the passage, making their hair stand on end. "Something's coming!" an expert of the Silver Armor Family shouted. They stopped immediately and took defensive stances. As the growling drew closer, pairs of eyes gleaming red emerged from the darkness. Gradually, a pack of enormous wolflike creatures came into view. Black scales covered their bodies, with mysterious spiritual patterns etched across them. Every step left a footprint burning with black flames. "What are these creatures? They look vicious," Mu Chen said with a frown. "Whatever they are, we need to handle them carefully," Luo Li replied. The Black-Scaled