Driving Back the Creatures

After successfully suppressing the dark red Soul Shadows on the ancient battlefield, Mu Chen and his companions dared not let their guard down for even a moment. They knew all too well how cunning and troublesome these creatures of the Ruins were. Every battle was a tremendous test of their stamina, spiritual energy, and willpower, yet there was not a trace of retreat in their eyes. "Stay alert, everyone. The danger here hasn't passed," Mu Chen reminded them quietly, his vigilant gaze constantly sweeping the broken walls around them for any new threats. Luo Li nodded slightly and tightened her grip on her Spiritual Power Sword, ready to respond to any sudden development. The experts of the Silver Armor Family also stood ready, maintaining their armor's spiritual defenses at their peak. Just then, a thin mist began spreading across the battlefield. It was an eerie dark red, similar to the color of the Soul Shadows, and seemed to contain unusual spiritual energy fluctuations that set them on edge. "There's something wrong with this mist. Be careful," one of the Silver Armor Family experts said. The mist spread rapidly, soon enveloping them. Within it, their vision was severely restricted; they could see only a few meters around them. Worse still, the mist seemed to interfere with their spiritual energy perception, making it difficult to detect movement nearby. "Stay close. Don't get separated," Mu Chen said. They formed a tight circle, standing back-to-back as they watched warily for changes in the mist. Suddenly, a low roar sounded from within it. The sound seemed to come from every direction, making its source impossible to pinpoint. Immediately afterward, they sensed several powerful spiritual energy fluctuations rapidly approaching through the mist. "Prepare for battle!" Luo Li shouted. They unleashed their spiritual power skills, ready to