Jin's prayer beads gleamed blue as he removed a talisman from his robes. He quickly threw it on the ground, forming a shimmering barrier that deflected the first wave of wraiths.
"Stay behind me!" he shouted, his fingers forming sacred gestures as he muttered purification incantations.
White light flowed from his palms, disintegrating two wraiths that approached.
Zou's elegant figure transformed. His features grew longer, and his ears formed pointy orange tufts on top of his head.
Nine tails emerged from behind him, whipping through the air as his nails grew into lethal claws as he moved with predatory grace.
"I was hoping to save my strength," Zou growled, his voice deeper and feral.
"But I suppose I can't let the monk have all the glory."
He pounced on a wraith, tearing through its spectral form with glowing claws that left trails of golden light.
Rui backed away from a lurching wraith, her hands quivering as she tried to concentrate her energy.
