Dream Legend

Chapter 121: The Plague of Locusts

In China's vast southwestern border area, there is a small town that is like a paradise, quietly hidden among the mountains.

Once upon a time, this land was full of vigorous vitality. Lush vegetation covered every hill like a green carpet, and clear streams meandered through the village like silver threads.

All kinds of animals have found a warm home here, and the residents live in harmony with nature, leading a peaceful and beautiful life.

A huge disaster suddenly struck without any warning, changing the fate of this small town forever.

Thousands and thousands of densely packed locusts came in overwhelming numbers, sweeping across the entire town like a black storm.

These locusts make sharp and piercing sounds, like evil spirits from hell, which is creepy.

They frantically devoured everything edible, whether it was crops, plants or other living things, nothing could escape this catastrophe.

The once green hillside became bare and desolate in an instant, and the clear stream was turned into a muddy quagmire.

What’s even more terrifying is that even the animals that once ran freely on this land are now nothing more than shriveled skeletons. The scene is so tragic that it makes people shudder.

It was a summer afternoon and the sky suddenly grew dark, as if an ominous force was gathering.

Then, a series of noises like a violent storm broke the tranquility of the town.

The residents walked out of their homes and looked up, only to see countless locusts pressing down like a black cloud, and the sound of their flapping wings merged into a deafening roar.

The locust swarms swept across fields, mountains, and villages like a ruthless army.

They release an enzyme from their mouths that can quickly corrode plants, turning green fields into yellow in an instant.

The leaves were eaten clean, the branches were broken, and even the wild flowers that stubbornly grew in the cracks of the rocks were not spared.

The farmers in the small town looked at their crops being destroyed, and their despair was beyond words.

Not only that, locusts also pose a threat to animals.

They attack all moving life, leaving birds with nowhere to hide in the sky and forcing them to leave their homes.

Small animals on the ground, such as hares and squirrels, hid in their burrows in fear, but many of them still became food for the locusts.

Even some larger animals, such as cattle and sheep, were trapped by these greedy insects. Their bodies were covered with wounds and blood, and in the end only a skeleton was left.

The originally peaceful and quiet town was suddenly shrouded in panic. The residents had never experienced anything like this.

They panicked and tried to find various ways to fight these creepy invaders.

Some people lit torches in the hope of driving away the locusts;

Others picked up pesticide sprayers and sprayed poison into the air;

Some brave people even took water guns and fought a desperate battle with the locusts.

Despite everyone's best efforts, the number of locusts was still astonishingly large. They came in an overwhelming manner, seemingly endless.

The children were so scared that they burst into tears, and the women could only pray silently, asking God to keep their families safe.

The men held the tools tightly in their hands, and although their hearts were filled with fear, they still stood firmly on the front line to guard their homes.

In this battle against the forces of nature, humans seem so insignificant.

Faced with the wrath of nature, all their efforts seemed to be in vain.

It is in these difficult times that the brilliance of humanity shines even brighter.

People supported each other and fought against the disaster together, demonstrating their indomitable spiritual strength.

Suddenly, a shocking news spread throughout the mysterious research institute like lightning!

Director Ma Guoqiang summoned all members together without hesitation to hold an urgent and critical meeting to discuss countermeasures.

There was a tense atmosphere in the conference room and everyone was holding their breath.

Director Ma Guoqiang sat in the first seat, his serious and solemn face seemed to carry the weight of the whole world.

He said in a calm and firm voice: "Comrades, time is running out and the situation is serious! If we don't take quick and decisive action, the situation facing the border town will be completely out of control and fall into an irreversible desperate situation!"

His words exploded in everyone's ears like thunder, making everyone realize the seriousness and urgency of the problem.

The participants exchanged glances with serious expressions, and a strong sense of mission and responsibility surged in their hearts.

What happened in this small border town? Why is it so critical?

All kinds of questions came to their mind, but they knew that now was not the time to ask them, but to focus on finding solutions to the problems.

He frowned and thought, and finally decided to send four elites with extraordinary abilities - Wu Shandi, Du Xiaoyong, Pei Lili, and Xin Ke to the town to resolve the crisis.

Four masters with special powers gathered together as fast as lightning!

Each of them has an important mission, carrying high-tech equipment carefully prepared by the institute, as well as extremely precious special-effect medicines.

They resolutely embarked on the difficult journey to the southwestern border town.

After enduring hardships and overcoming difficulties along the way, the group finally arrived at the mysterious and dangerous town.

As soon as they entered the town, they were shocked by the scene before them - looking around, they saw only barren and dilapidated land without any vitality, as if shrouded in death;

The residents, with terrified faces, fled in all directions like frightened birds and beasts...

Wu Shandi stood steadily in the center of the town, his eyes closed, and his attention focused.

Suddenly, the mysterious and ancient dragon and phoenix necklace on his neck began to shine with a dazzling light!

This ray of light is like the first ray of morning light at dawn, breaking through the darkness and illuminating the surroundings.

Immediately afterwards, an incomparable powerful force gushed out from Wu Shandi's body like a surging torrent!

In the blink of an eye, this force gathered into a huge, solid, transparent protective shield, like an indestructible wall, tightly wrapping the entire town.

The locust swarms that were originally overwhelming and aggressive seemed to have encountered an invisible wall of steel after encountering this powerful force.

No matter how frantically they attacked, they could never break through this unbreakable shield even a little bit.

They could only fly and circle outside the protective shield in frustration, but could no longer pose any threat to the town.

Du Xiaoyong took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

He slowly reached into his bosom and took out the specially crafted javelin. The whole body of the javelin was flashing with cold light, and the sharp tip seemed to be able to tear through the void.

Du Xiaoyong just waved his arm and threw the javelin out like lightning!

The javelin flew rapidly in the air, with a fierce momentum, and stabbed straight towards the center of the locust swarm!

In an instant, there was a muffled sound of "Puff", and the javelin hit the target accurately! The locust exploded instantly, and black juice splashed everywhere.

Then, the second shot, the third shot... Du Xiaoyong kept shooting, and each javelin was like a deadly arrow, ruthlessly reaping the lives of the locusts.

Every shot is like a magnificent performance.

Wherever the javelin passed, the locusts died and their corpses fell like rain.

As time went by, the number of locust swarms decreased significantly, and the originally densely packed sky gradually became clear.

Pei Lili dived underground and found the source of the locusts - a huge locust nest.

She used her abilities to destroy the structure of the nest, making it impossible for a large number of locusts to continue to reproduce.

Pei Lili used her ability to burrow underground, and countless cracks appeared on the ground. Swarms of locusts were swallowed up as if they had encountered a black hole. Her underground world became a nightmare for those insects.

Although the special powers possessed by these three people can kill tens of thousands of locusts, this is only a temporary solution and cannot completely eradicate the locust plague.

At this moment, Xin Ke closed his eyes, opened his lips slightly, and began to mutter to himself, as if he was having a mysterious and profound conversation with the natural elements around him.

He was taciturn, like a lonely sculpture, standing silently at the edge of the vast field.

His eyes were closed, and he seemed to be completely immersed in the inner world he had constructed for himself.

His unusual behavior left everyone dumbfounded - he seemed to be communicating with a swarm of locusts that were swarming towards him!

The setting sun was as red as blood, casting golden afterglow all over the sky, making Xin Ke's thin figure look particularly lonely.

At this time, he had been standing quietly for a long time beside the rice field filled with the fragrance of rice, as if he was petrified and unable to move.

The villagers in the distance looked suspicious and terrified, with waves of inexplicable fear and confusion in their hearts.

What on earth is this guy up to, and why is he suddenly associated with those creepy-crawly locusts?

While everyone was talking, Xin Ke remained calm, as if he didn't hear the noise around him.

He closed his eyes tightly, concentrating on every subtle change in the surrounding environment, and listening attentively to the sounds coming from the depths of nature...

They stared at the sky with wide eyes in horror, only to see countless locusts coming in like a huge black cloud, covering the sky and the sun.

These locusts are so densely packed that it's creepy, and they make a shrill buzzing sound, as if a nightmare has come to the world.

Something amazing happened.

When the group of locusts flew to Xin Ke's side, they suddenly became unusually quiet. They were no longer restless, but stayed quietly in the air.

The scene was so bizarre that everyone was dumbfounded and couldn't believe their eyes.

What on earth was going on? No one could explain this phenomenon, and everyone looked at each other, their hearts filled with fear and confusion.

Why would such a large number of locusts stop beside Xin Ke? Does he have some special power or secret?

What’s even more frightening is that no one dares to approach Xin Ke easily.

No one knows what will happen next. Perhaps once those quiet locusts are touched, unimaginable consequences will be triggered.

People could only watch from afar, observing everything nervously and praying that nothing unexpected would happen.

Xin Ke's body swayed slightly, as light as catkins floating in the wind, and he seemed to be immersed in an extraordinary state.

He was having a wordless dialogue with an imperceptible mysterious force.

His long and nimble fingertips danced gracefully, as if weaving an invisible net in the void;

Every subtle movement is so precise, coordinated and full of rhythm. This is his unique way of expression - a mysterious communication medium that only he and nature can understand.

As time passed quietly, the surrounding villagers gradually noticed some strange changes.

Along with Xin Ke's dreamy gestures, the locusts that were originally so aggressive and ready to wreak havoc on the farmland seemed to have received some kind of mysterious instructions. They became docile and gradually dispersed!

They no longer flew straight towards the fields as before, but instead drew complex and strange tracks in the air.

It was as if responding to Xin Ke's command in a unique way.

These mysterious lines are intertwined together like a colorful painting, which is breathtaking.

The children were attracted by the wonderful sight and gathered around curiously.

Their eyes widened, their faces full of disbelief, and their eyes flashed with surprise and awe.

Everything that was happening before their eyes was beyond their comprehension, but at the same time it also ignited their deep desire to explore the unknown world.

At this moment, Xin Ke slowly opened his arms, his movements gentle and graceful.

It seems to be sending a sincere invitation to this land and all living things living here to participate in this grand dance together.

His figure appeared particularly tall in the sunlight, exuding an irresistible charm.

And those locusts that were originally terrifying seemed to be inspired by something at this moment.

They are no longer ruthless destroyers, but have transformed themselves into active participants in this beautiful dance.

They danced gracefully to Xin Ke's movements, with perfect understanding and coordination among them.

The whole scene was dreamlike and beautiful, bringing people an unprecedented visual impact.

Night falls quietly, the twinkling stars dot the vast night sky, and Xin Ke stands there quietly like a sculpture.

The last locust also disappeared into the night like a ghost, as if it had never appeared, leaving no trace.

Incredibly, this locust plague, which was originally so rampant and destructive, was miraculously quelled after the mysterious communication between Xinke and the locusts.

Wu Shandi, Du Xiaoyong and Pei Lili witnessed all this. They opened their eyes wide with looks of astonishment, and were extremely shocked by the psychic ability displayed by Xin Ke.

This power beyond ordinary people's comprehension makes them realize that there are still too many unknowns in this world waiting for people to explore and decipher.

Xin Ke slowly opened his eyes. His gaze was gentle yet deep, as if he had just completed a long journey.

The villagers finally plucked up the courage and walked towards Xinke. They wanted to know what had happened.

Xin Ke just smiled and said nothing.

He knew that there were some things in this world that were difficult to express in words.

For example, the harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and the invisible force that guides life energy.

Although the trauma caused by the locusts was deeply engraved in everyone's hearts, the residents of the town did not give up hope.

They united as one and began the arduous task of rebuilding their homeland.

The houses were renovated, the fields were cultivated again, and life gradually returned to its former tranquility and harmony.