The swarm of bats lunging at Chen Xuan retreated in all directions simultaneously, vanishing into the darkness almost instantly. Although the mysterious enemy had withdrawn, Chen Xuan did not lower his guard; instead, he quickened his pace and pushed further ahead.
Meanwhile, beneath a massive boulder deep within the Qinling Mountains:
"Old Bat, how is it that you managed to get yourself injured while gathering a swarm of bats? Don’t tell me some beast hidden in a bat cave bit you."
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