Insect Swarm

But from then on, his standing in their hearts would plummet a thousand feet.

Today was only the initial stage, and Lei Dong did not wish to lose the greater for the smaller. Besides, he genuinely wanted to help. Rather than causing others discomfort, it was better to honestly earn their goodwill.

Indeed, seeing Lei Dong's forthright display, and even his strong resentment towards the foreign race in his words, he earned everyone's gratitude. City Lord Li also understood that Lei Dong was the leader among this group of people. He greatly praised Lei Dong's straightforwardness, stating directly that if anything happened in the future, they could seek him out, and he would absolutely not hesitate within his capabilities. This was considered directly owing Lei Dong a favor.

Under normal circumstances, Bei Ze Kou City would naturally have a considerable number of troops stationed there. However, the foreign race had been peaceful for decades, not attacking Zhao Zhou for a long time. Therefore, gradually, the cultivators stationed here had begun to relax. Currently, in Bei Ze Kou, there were only two Core Formation Cultivators, over twenty Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and over a hundred Qi Condensation Cultivators.

It was estimated that, apart from the Core Formation Cultivators, the rest were individuals who couldn't make a name for themselves in major sects, or had been demoted or reprimanded, and thus came to this barren wilderness.

Therefore, the presence of three Core Formation Cultivators in Lei Dong's group greatly moved City Lord Li. Fortunately, City Lord Li did not demand that Lei Dong's group defend the place from beginning to end, only to wait until reinforcements arrived, after which Lei Dong's group would naturally be free to do as they pleased.

The black smoke of the beacon signal had dissipated. In the hazy distance, the foreign race's grand army appeared within everyone's Divine Sense range. Lei Dong's expression suddenly became somewhat stiff; it was truly unexpected, too surprising.

When his Divine Sense swept across, the entire detection range was almost completely filled with enemies. Approximately eighty to ninety percent were moving on the ground. Moreover, what were those things?

In Lei Dong's Divine Sense, those objects, roughly the size of a coin, seemed to have many legs. Their speed was extremely fast, able to cover over ten feet in a blink of an eye. If observed with mortal eyes, perhaps not even a shadow could be seen. Such speed alone was not something an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator could achieve. Lei Dong admitted that without using his Asura Wings, relying solely on Ghost Shadow Evasion, he would be unable to do so.

"What are those things?"

Lei Dong exhaled, his forehead already covered in sweat. Of course, the terrifying level of these creatures should be far inferior to Core Formation Demonic Beasts, but their numbers were simply too terrifying. Lei Dong's Divine Sense only swept past, and hundreds of them fell within his sensory range.

City Lord Li was surprised by the intensity of Lei Dong's Divine Sense, seemingly understanding a little why this young man before him was the leader of this group.

Such Divine Sense intensity, surely no less than an early Core Formation Cultivator? Immediately, City Lord Li became even more polite to Lei Dong, his expression solemn as he introduced:

"Those things in the desert are a kind of extremely terrifying insect. The foreign race calls them Jin Ying Insects. The power of a single one might be nothing in the eyes of a Core Formation Cultivator. However, if there are swarms of over a hundred, even a Core Formation Cultivator caught within would find it difficult to protect their life. They cannot fly, so they are not affected by flight restrictions, but their climbing ability is very strong. I hope there aren't too many, otherwise, they will be very difficult to deal with."

Qian Luo and the others exchanged glances. Soon, everyone's expressions became somewhat grim. The insect swarm was getting closer and closer, now within ten miles. But they seemed not to be attacking yet, but rather deploying, forming an insect formation about ten miles from the city. Like a disciplined army, they were arranged very neatly.

Their numbers seemed to far exceed expectations. This dense, teeming insect swarm, viewed from above, seemed to have no end in sight. Each of these Jin Ying Insects did not seem so easy to deal with.

City Lord Li took a deep breath, then directly cursed:

"Damn it, have these barbarians gathered all the Jin Ying Insects in the desert here? Over thirty thousand of them? Over thirty thousand Jin Ying Insects? And why do these Jin Ying Insects, which only know how to kill, know how to line up?"

His face was extremely grim.

"Boss, the situation seems bad."

Shang Guan Hong secretly transmitted his voice:

"According to the records in my clan, the most intense invasion by the foreign race, only used over ten thousand Jin Ying Insects."

Lei Dong's expression also changed slightly as he transmitted his voice, asking:

"What was the situation then?"

"The pass was breached, and almost none of the defenders survived."

Shang Guan Hong's voice also trembled slightly:

"This was recorded by our ancestors. That time, it alarmed many Old Ancestors of various sects. They joined forces to force the foreign race to retreat."

In almost no time, everyone transmitted their thoughts to Lei Dong, expressing similar concerns.

Facing this situation, Lei Dong pondered for a moment, then transmitted his voice to everyone:

"No matter what, there's no reason to be afraid before the battle. Let us do what we can for Zhao Zhou. If the pass truly cannot be held, we cannot play the game of living and dying together with them."

As Lei Dong spoke, all the Zhao Zhou subordinates sighed in relief, feeling grateful and admiring Lei Dong even more.

While everyone was conversing, the Jin Ying Insects began to move.

This movement involved roughly one-third of the Jin Ying Insects, but even so, looking down from above, one could clearly see a flood of insects surging forward, sharp and unstoppable, devouring towards the pass.

"Everyone, pay attention, don't spread out too much."

City Lord Li finally began to boost morale, his firm voice echoing throughout the entire area:

"Although Jin Ying Insects are formidable, our city walls have already been prepared. Also, the Fire Dragon Spell Cannons are awaiting orders, aimed at the insect swarm, ready to fire."

Over ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators operated those cannons, loading a high-grade Spirit Stone into each.

Lei Dong felt the intense aura of the insect swarm. Over ten thousand ferocious Jin Ying Insects charged forward; that scene was truly heart-stirring. The sharp screeching of the insects fiercely pierced everyone's nerves.

"Everyone, pay a little attention, don't spread out too much."