Chapter 348: Bat Battle, Star Slashing Technique Demonstrates Power
Lin Fan, Jin Buke, Jiang Shuiling, and Zhong Ling'er walked side by side. The light in the forest gradually dimmed as the sky darkened. The soil under their feet became soft and there was a faint moisture seeping out, as if a sudden rainstorm was about to come, but the air was filled with an uneasy dull feeling.
"Lin Fan, this area is getting more and more strange." Zhong Ling'er, who was walking behind the team, said softly. Although her voice was soft, it was full of vigilance. She had been practicing in Lingshan since she was a child, and was extremely sensitive to the changes in the surrounding atmosphere. "It seems that something is spying on us."
Lin Fan nodded and looked into the distance. There, the rolling mountains were shrouded in mist, like a giant beast quietly lurking, waiting for its prey. Although the phantom wolf's attack was over, Lin Fan's heart could not calm down. The road ahead seemed more dangerous than he had imagined.
Jin Buke walked beside Lin Fan. He was a burly man, and the long sword in his hand gleamed coldly in the dim light. He frowned, his face solemn: "This forest is not simple. First there was the phantom wolf, and now I am a little suspicious. Will there be something more terrible waiting for us?"
Jiang Shuiling remained calm. She raised her wrist slightly, and the magic weapon spun gently in her palm. The magic weapon glowed softly, dispelling some of the chill in the surroundings, but her expression was still nervous. "Don't panic yet. The phantom wolf is just the beginning. There may be more difficult enemies next."
The sky was getting darker, and a breeze swept through the forest, bringing a hint of coolness. The shadows of the trees swayed in the wind, as if some hidden power was stirring in the forest.
Lin Fan walked at the front of the team, his steps slow and firm. The atmosphere around them became increasingly oppressive, and everyone felt the suffocating breath. This area seemed to have put them in some kind of hunting sight from the moment they entered.
Suddenly, Zhong Ling'er stopped walking, her eyes fixed on the sky ahead, her face suddenly turned pale: "Look--"
Everyone followed her gaze and saw that the originally dark sky suddenly became even darker. It was as if something blocked the sunlight and the light around them dimmed rapidly. Lin Fan's eyes were sharp and he quickly realized that this was not an ordinary weather change, but a sign of some kind of danger.
"That is..." Jiang Shuiling frowned and said softly with a hint of doubt.
Jin Buk narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "No, that's not a cloud...it's some kind of creature!"
A hint of surprise flashed across Lin Fan's eyes. Those "black clouds" were not the wind and clouds in the sky, but groups of flying bats! These flying bats were huge, several times larger than ordinary bats, and when their wings were spread, they seemed to cover the sky and the sun. Their eyes were like burning red flames, and their teeth and claws glowed coldly in the dim light.
"It's a flying bat!" Lin Fan's expression darkened. "This kind of creature specializes in hunting travelers and is extremely ferocious."
The flying bats let out a shrill whistle, like a warning of death. They fell from the sky at an extremely fast speed, and in the blink of an eye they were already approaching the four people. Their huge wings brought up a strong wind, and the air was filled with a fishy smell that made people sick.
"Prepare for battle!" Lin Fan spoke decisively, and the Qiankun Axe in his hand was instantly unsheathed. The Qiankun Axe glowed like a rainbow, and rushed straight towards the group of flying bats with a fierce momentum.
Jin Buke let out a low shout, and the long sword danced in his hand like the wind. The sword light was surging, and he faced the group of flying bats.
His rough appearance concealed a quick reaction speed, and each blow accurately hit the vital points of the flying bats. However, the number of flying bats was huge, and the black tide seemed to have no end.
Jiang Shuiling stood in the center of the team, the magic weapon in her hand glowed with spiritual light, and spiritual power like water flowed out from her fingertips, forming a protective barrier to block the attack of the flying bats. Her spiritual power was pure and stable, and the barrier was indestructible under the claws and fangs of the flying bats.
Zhong Ling'er was agile and light as the wind as she shuttled between the flying bats. The short sword in her hand flashed with cold light, and every swing took the life of a flying bat.
The shrieks of the flying bats seemed to be able to penetrate people's souls, making the four people's eardrums buzz.
Each flying bat is extremely fast, and when its wings flap, it creates strong airflow, making it difficult for people to stand steadily.
Lin Fan swung the Qiankun Axe to meet the attack, using the Star Slash technique. Soon the axe was like a rotating galaxy, carrying endless power, sweeping everything around it in.
Suddenly, a cold air gathered on the axe, and every strike was like an iceberg breaking apart, cold and sharp.
As the axe swung, a raging flame ignited, burning everything, and nothing could stop it.
In a moment, the axe turned into countless phantoms, which were dazzling and difficult to grasp the true trajectory.
Or the axe may carry the force of thunder, and every blow may roar like thunder, shaking the soul.
Wherever the Qiankun Axe went, the flying bats fell with screams, but the following flying bats quickly filled the gap, forming a continuous wave of attacks.
"There are too many of them!" Zhong Ling'er's face was pale. Although she was temporarily unharmed thanks to her agile body, the oppressive feeling from the flying bats made her feel desperate.
"This group of things seems to be controlled, and the attack is very organized." Jiang Shuiling analyzed calmly. The flying bats did not attack unconsciously like ordinary monsters. Each of their attacks was premeditated, as if they were testing the defenses of the four people.
Lin Fan also became alert, and he also noticed the abnormality of the flying bat. This kind of monster should be wild and difficult to tame, but now the flying bat seems to be under some kind of control, constantly launching rhythmic attacks on them.
"There are problems." Lin Fan said in a deep voice, "We have to solve them as soon as possible, otherwise there will be greater trouble later."
Before he finished his words, a sharp scream suddenly came from behind the flock of flying bats, shaking the entire forest.
The four of them looked up at the same time, and saw a huge flying bat king slowly flying out from the flying bat group. When its wings were spread out, it was like a huge curtain covering the sky, and its eyes were flashing with cruel blood-red light.
"Flying Bat King!" Jin Buke was shocked. Although he had been through many battles, he couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive when facing such a huge monster.
The flying bat king roared and flapped its wings to pounce on Lin Fan at such a speed that it left only a shadow. Its power far exceeded that of an ordinary flying bat, and the wind pressure it brought was like a blade, slashing at the four people.
Lin Fan's eyes focused, and the power of the Chaos Tower instantly emerged. He stepped forward, and his body moved like lightning, instantly meeting the Flying Bat King. The axe light flashed, and along with the aura of the Chaos Tower, it drew a brilliant arc in the air.
The Flying Bat King was not afraid. Its sharp claws collided with Lin Fan's sword, causing a violent roar. The spiritual power waves spread out, shaking the surrounding trees.
"Everyone cooperate and repel it!" Lin Fan shouted, and the axe blade was as sharp as frost, piercing the throat of the Flying Bat King. However, the Flying Bat King reacted very quickly, flapped its wings, dodged in an instant, and swung its claws at Lin Fan again.