Chapter 1976: They Hold Grudges

"It's actually Bat Spirits," Xueli felt it was somewhat unbelievable: "Their attacks and grade aren't considered very high, but they win by their sheer numbers."

"And they fight in groups; once they start moving, they come in overwhelming swarms."

"Most importantly, they are quite vengeful, aren't they?" Chen Yu said: "I remember that as long as someone has crossed paths with them, no matter where they flee, they will pursue them."

"Yes, I have laid many traps here, but they might not be able to stop them," Liao said: "Tonight is destined to be a fierce battle."

"It's not early anymore, I think it's about time," Chen Yu stood up and said: "Let's face it together."

Soon, night fell.

Chen Yu and Xueli looked at the crescent moon in mid-air, with no intention of going indoors at all.

This small wooden cabin had already been welded shut with layers of sheet metal. Liao looked at the two people still in the courtyard and couldn't help but shout: "You two should come in; those things specifically target vital points when they attack people."

"I know that. You just need to maintain your defense inside; we will hold them off outside," Chen Yu turned back and smiled slightly.

"But you will be in danger this way," Feilisi also put on protective gear and picked up a weapon in his hand.

Although his body was not yet as tall as a spear, he looked quite like a warrior when he stood up.

"Don't worry, Feilisi. We can handle it, and the way you're holding your weapon right now is truly handsome, just like a warrior," Xueli turned back and smiled at him.

"Thank you for your affirmation, Xueli. I believe that in the future, I will definitely grow into a warrior," Feilisi was greatly encouraged.

"You seem to understand a child's heart very well," Chen Yu said to Xueli with a smile: "If you had your own child, you would definitely be a very qualified mother."

"What I like most is interacting with children, because their hearts are truly pure; their emotions and feelings have no impurities mixed in," Xueli took a deep breath.

"The greatest wish of my life is to be able to have a child of my own, but unfortunately, because of my own status, it is impossible for me to have one."

"Actually, there are plenty of pitiful children in this world; you could find one and treat them as your own," Chen Yu said: "That is also a good choice."

"Besides, being a mother is not as simple as you imagine; the energy you need to expend is truly too much."

"Why would I raise a child? Just to have them grow up and repeat the same fate as me?" Xueli shook her head with a touch of self-mockery.

"Perhaps in the eyes of others, I am the Pope's Saintess, high and mighty, but in fact, I am a person whose fate is imprisoned, destined to repeat these things for a lifetime."

"That's not necessarily true," Chen Yu said with a smile: "Every person has their own thoughts and ideas. If you raise a child, you are only cultivating their values. They have the ability to think independently; when they grow up, they will do what they like, and they won't necessarily follow your old path."

"Is that so?" Xueli lowered her head, her face full of deep thought; she felt that what Chen Yu said seemed to make sense.

"Yes, after this matter is over, you might as well try it. Perhaps by then, you will discover a whole new world."

"Alright, I'll listen to you. After these things are over, I will give it a try," Xueli thought for a moment, then nodded earnestly.

She felt that this matter was indeed worth considering.

Just as the two were chatting casually, a whistling sound suddenly came from mid-air, and immediately after, the sky turned dark.

In fact, the sky hadn't turned dark; it was a black, dense swarm of Bat Spirits flying over, covering the entire sky completely.

These things looked like bats, but they possessed a pair of wings covered in feathers.

Moreover, their heads were like dogs; the entire shape looked like something pieced together temporarily.

They circled and shrieked in mid-air, their pair of crimson eyes searching for their enemies.

This thing was extremely vengeful. When they had just emerged from the Dark Abyss during the day, they had been attacked by Liao, so they had kept Liao's scent in mind ever since.

It was just that during the day, they could not leave the Black Wind Forest without authorization, so they had waited until now.

Now, with the moon dark and the wind high, it was the perfect time for their revenge.

Their sense of smell and night vision were extremely strong; even very subtle things could not escape their eyes.

Soon, the two of them discovered the presence of Chen Yu and Xueli.

They became abnormally excited. The leading Bat Spirit let out an excited shriek, and immediately after, the Bat Spirits in mid-air dove toward the ground.

It was almost like a mass of black energy pressing down. These tens of thousands of Bat Spirits surrounded the place tightly; their black exterior looked extremely impactful.

"Are you ready?" Chen Yu smiled slightly.

"I've been ready for a long time," Xueli smiled faintly.

These small Dark Creatures actually relied on their numbers to win, but in fact, their strength was average.

It was just that even ants could trample an elephant if there were enough of them. These things had quite tenacious vitality, but if Holy Light was displayed, they would quickly vanish into thin air within the Holy Light.

As soon as Xueli started, she used a lethal move. She pointed her right hand upward into the void, and a Sacred Object resembling a Crystal Ball appeared in her hand.

Immediately after, the Crystal Ball flashed slightly, and a milky-white radiance shot into the sky, shrouding countless evil spirits within it.

Accompanied by a series of shrill screams, no one knew how many Bat Spirits were ground into dust in this wave of Holy Light attacks.

A huge vacuum zone suddenly appeared in the sky, and countless Bat Spirits shrieked and wailed, avoiding the remaining Holy Light.

However, these things did not fear death. They completely ignored how miserably their companions had just died. As soon as this wave of turmoil passed, they immediately crowded back up.

Countless Bat Spirits shrieked and gathered again; their target was Xueli.

Xueli held the Crystal Ball in her hand. The previous strike had also consumed a huge amount of her physical strength, and these things had launched a second wave of attacks immediately after the first, not giving her a chance to catch her breath at all.

She chanted a long incantation, and Holy Power slowly condensed into the Crystal Ball again; her second wave of attack was slowly forming.

However, those Bat Spirits were unwilling to give her a second chance. Countless Bat Spirits gathered from all directions and pressed down toward Xueli.

Chen Yu extended his right hand, and an apricot-yellow Talisman Paper already appeared in his hand.

These Dark Creatures could not be considered powerful, and various orthodox Dao Techniques of the Daoist school had great lethality against them.