Dark Fantasy Paladin Duel

A heavenly paladin stands in a muddy clearing inside the cursed forest with his longsword raised in a defensive stance. A terrifying shadow creature with glowing red eyes has landed several meters in front of him, crouched low like a predatory beast with elongated claws and a twisted humanoid body. Rain pours heavily as thick fog swirls around them. Ancient dead trees surround the clearing while tension fills the air moments before the battle begins. Ultra realistic medieval dark fantasy, cinematic lighting, heavy rain, volumetric fog, photorealistic, terrifying atmosphere, highly detailed armor, 16:9.