The leader of the pack, a massive wolf with steel-plated limbs and serrated fangs, locks its gaze on Feng Lan, who is focused on securing the last of the protective wards. The wolf's enhanced senses pick up on the fluctuations of spiritual energy. Without a sound, it signals to the others, and the pack begins to circle around the clearing, closing in on their prey.
Feng Lan, oblivious to the danger, finally steps back to inspect his work. "That should hold for the night," he murmurs, satisfied with the barrier's strength. But before he can relax, a sudden movement from the corner of his eye catches his attention.
The leader of the cyborg wolves lunges, its powerful legs propelling it forward with lightning speed. Feng Lan barely has time to react, instinctively raising his hand to summon a defensive technique. A shimmering barrier forms just in time, but the wolf's metallic claws crash against it with a force that sends Feng Lan stumbling backward.
