Max studied it carefully. Its cultivation didn't seem remarkable, sitting at the 3rd level of the Divine Lord Realm, and on its own that was nothing to worry about.
After facing the first two shadows, though, Max knew better than to judge the challenge by cultivation. The First Shadow had come with frightening battle instinct, and the Second Shadow had come with terrifying sharpness, so the Third Shadow almost certainly had something of its own.
Max summoned Dragonheart. "Let's see what makes you special."
The instant those words left his mouth, the shadow vanished.
Max's pupils contracted, and Dragonheart moved almost on instinct.
Clang!
A short blade met his sword right beside his neck. He had barely blocked it before the shadow disappeared again.
Clang!
The next attack came from behind. Max turned, and the second blade struck Dragonheart. Then the shadow vanished for a third time.
