With a nod of agreement, they decided to follow the wolf deeper into the woods. The moonlight flickered behind the branches, illuminating a hidden path that seemed to beckon them forward. They moved cautiously, their senses heightened as they walked in formation, the wolf leading the way with an innate grace.
As they traveled, the forest around them began to shift. The trees grew taller and thicker, their trunks twisted and gnarled, resembling ancient sentinels standing watch over the land. The atmosphere was charged, and Wei Lin could feel the Codex pulsing with energy, guiding her steps.
After what felt like an eternity, they reached a clearing. In the center stood a massive stone altar, covered in glowing runes. Wisps of ethereal light danced around it, casting an otherworldly glow. The wolf stopped at the edge of the clearing, looking back at them as if inviting them to approach.
