Upon returning to the dilapidated temple, the young monk saw him holding a Buddha statue in front of him.

The statue radiated a powerful light, forming a golden shield that enveloped the young monk.

Surrounding him were dense swarms of bats, each emitting a thick black aura, their eyes bloodshot.

They were now frantically battling the golden shield formed by the statue.

After the old monk left, another swarm of bats had rushed in through the temple gate.

Following the scent of a living person, they quickly located the young monk.