"Could it be that you didn't turn it off when you activated it, and it ran out of energy in the end?" Zhang Xiaohou asked immediately.
"That's impossible. I checked the barrier around Anjiao Town not long ago. It was filled with energy that could last for at least half a month. However, the barrier didn't work, so it shut down automatically. There's not a single bit of energy left in the Barrier Core now. Who the hell dares to steal the energy of the Barrier Core?" Liu Zhuo was furious. He slammed his fist on the crystal wall beside him.
The Barrier Core was the Stamen of Life for humans. Liu Zhuo had finally found hope for Anjiao Town, yet he never thought something so outrageous would happen.
"No wonder the barrier has been broken. The problem is, who else knows about the barrier apart from you?" Zhang Xiaohou asked.
Mofan tugged at Zhang Xiaohou's sleeve and pointed at a crack. There was a blackened insect with a broken wing.
"Don't you find this flying insect familiar?" Mofan asked.
Zhang Xiaohou took a closer look and shuddered violently. How could he not recognize the insects? They were the same poisonous insects that had killed everyone in the cave of the Earth Pistil. Those were the poisonous insects that the demon Shi Qianshou had released!
"Is it Shi Qianshou?" Zhang Xiaohou blurted out in surprise.
"It's probably him. He just obtained the Earth Stamen, but it's running out of energy. Since Anjiao Town was attacked by the Sandstorm Demon Locusts, he came here to steal the energy of the Barrier Core to replenish his Earth Stamen, "Mofan said.
"I thought he ran away. I didn't think he would be so bold," Zhang Xiaohou said through clenched teeth.
Zhang Xiaohou hated Shi Qianshou to the core. He wanted to kill him with his own hands. To Zhang Xiaohou's surprise, Shi Qianshou was crazy enough to come here and steal the energy of the Barrier Core.
If Shi Qianshou was allowed to continue like this, who knew what he would do with the Earth Pistil?
"Isn't he able to control the Sandstorm Demon Locusts too? I believe he's the only one who can enter Anjiao Town," Mofan said.
"But he's already left. How are we supposed to find him now?" Zhang Xiaohou asked.
"He shouldn't have left for long. This kind of poisonous insect will die not long after leaving its host. Let's release this flying insect. I believe it will lead us to Shi Qianshou," Mofan said.
"Shi Qianshou, Commander Shi," Liu Zhuo said in surprise.
"It's him, but he's already become a devil."
"If it's him, then he must know about Anjiao Town's Barrier Core and the stone gate's restriction. But even if you catch up to him, it's useless. You're not his match at all. "Liu Zhuo said.
"We might not be his match anywhere else, but that's not necessarily the case in Anjiao Town," Mofan smiled.
Zhang Xiaohou did as Mofan said and released the poisonous insect with broken wings. As expected, the poisonous insect bounced in a certain direction. Even without its wings, it was still extremely fast.
The poisonous insect led the three of them to the west of Anjiao Town. There were mines there. The factories and buildings made of steel and stone were not to the Sandstorm Demon Locusts' liking. They were the only buildings left in Anjiao Town.
The factories were huge. Sandstorm Demon Locusts were flying around outside. When they grew tired of flying, they would land on the factories. The factories looked like they were covered in a few layers of furry skin. It was a hair-raising sight.
The poisonous insect kept bouncing around the factories. Mofan and Zhang Xiaohou finally saw a man in a blood-stained military uniform among the Sandstorm Demon Locusts. He was sitting among the Sandstorm Demon Locusts. The Sandstorm Demon Locusts did not attack him. Instead, they were very interested in the item in his hand. They circled around him like a swarm of flies.
"Piss off! How dare you despicable things covet my treasure!" Shi Qianshou's eyes were red. They were filled with the greed and madness of a demon.
The Sandstorm Demon Locusts scattered when they heard his roar. They were obviously afraid of the poisonous insects on Shi Qianshou's body. With the poisonous insects around, the Sandstorm Demon Locusts would not dare to do anything to him.
"Eat, eat to your heart's content. Once you're full, I'll be in charge of this land!" Shi Qianshou caressed the Earth Pistil in his hand, as if he was looking at his own child.
"Oh, I almost forgot, there are still a lot of survivors in this shelter. Since you're going to die anyway, why don't you make some meaningful contributions to me?" Shi Qianshou suddenly thought of something. A terrifying grin appeared on his face.
Be it his subordinates or the Barrier Pistil he had just obtained, none of their energy was enough to replenish the enormous Earth Pistil.
The Barrier Pistil of a town was only a tiny fragment of the Earth Pistil. If the real Earth Pistil was fully replenished, it could provide enough energy to protect a city with a population of a million. The Earth Pistil was even stronger than the City Pistil of the Tarim Basin Fortress.
It would be perfect if the Earth Pistil did not run out of energy …
Shi Qianshou jumped down from the factory. He could not remember the location of the underground shelter. Most of the buildings had been destroyed, and the Sandstorm Demon Locusts were everywhere. It was rather difficult to find the entrance to the underground shelter.
After taking a few steps, Shi Qianshou discovered a circle of flames among the Sandstorm Demon Locusts that were flying wildly like a black gust of wind.
Shi Qianshou was a rather special flame. Judging from its color, he could tell that it was not an ordinary flame. Shi Qianshou was a little curious. He wondered which fire magic master he had met that could travel freely through the Sandstorm Devil Mantis disaster just like him.
"Shi Qianshou!" Zhang Xiaohou yelled. He had the urge to turn into a beast and tear Shi Qianshou apart.
Shi Qianshou waved his hand and swept the Sandstorm Demon Locusts away. He burst out laughing when he saw Zhang Xiaohou inside the circle of flames.
"So it's you, the pitiful creature that escaped from my grasp. Is the person beside you the kid who was lucky enough not to be here? Zheng Tong and Tong Zhuang both warned me to be careful. Hmm, you're pretty impressive to be able to travel freely among the Sandstorm Demon Locusts, "Shi Qianshou said disdainfully when he saw the group of people.
"The military already knows about you. Just wait for your death," said Zhang Xiaohou angrily.
"HAHAHA, so what if the military knows? They can't even protect themselves right now. What can they do to me when I'm traveling with the Sandstorm Demon Locusts? Once I awaken the Earth Pistil, the entire military will have to submit to me!" Shi Qianshou laughed.
Shi Qianshou had discovered that the Sandstorm Demon Locusts had mutated after leaving the desert. They were attacking the human cities furiously. It was great news for Shi Qianshou. No one could do anything to him now that he had snuck into the Sandstorm Demon Locusts. He could even use the Sandstorm Demon Locusts to slaughter as he pleased.
It was just like the desert relay station that no one cared about. He had used the Sandstorm Demon Locusts to kill everyone there. In the end, no one knew it was his doing.
Now that he was traveling among the Sandstorm Demon Locusts, the Sandstorm Demon Locusts would be responsible no matter how many people he killed. As for what Zhang Xiaohou had said to the military, Shi Qianshou was not afraid at all. A mere commander without any evidence would not be able to take him down, not to mention that he had the Earth Pistil. The entire military in the Tarim Basin Stronghold would have to listen to him.
A barrier that could maintain the safety of a city of a million people was akin to the descent of God to the West. Between a groundless accusation and such a barrier, the military clearly knew which was more important.
As for committing evil deeds?
Shi Qianshou was amused.
Which person in a high position hadn't done something shameful?
Compared to the city he had built, where millions of people could live in peace, and his name would go down in history, this little bloody deed was really not worth mentioning!
"To be honest, I'm not really interested in taking your lives. Tell me where the underground shelter is, and I might be able to give you a high position in my city. You know, even though I have the Core of a City, I'm still lacking some capable subordinates. Of course, if you don't like how I'm killing the innocent, I can guarantee you that I'll do more good deeds to protect the people after I become the City Lord. I know better than you what a city and a City Lord should do, "Shi Qianshou said indifferently.
Zhang Xiaohou felt like he was about to explode when he heard this.
That asshole was still hoping that he would bring him to the underground shelter. Over ten thousand people there were going to be sacrifices for his ambition!
"They're going to die anyway. Isn't it better to make their deaths worthwhile?" Shi Qianshou smiled.
"Then it's better if you die. Things will be a lot simpler!" Mofan stepped forward. The flames of the Ardent Sunset on him grew stronger. The Sandstorm Demon Locusts backed away from the strong flames.
"If you want to kill me, let's not talk about the fact that your mid and high tier spells won't be able to harm me. Even the Sandstorm Demon Locusts' sound waves won't let you use a single spell. Save it. I'm a god here. No one can contend against me," said Shi Qianshou.
"You won't be able to use a single spell, either," Mofan said.
The Sandstorm Demon Locusts' Sound Waves were like a huge anti-magic domain. Unless one's mental strength had reached a certain level, they would not be able to use any spells within the domain. The interference was too strong.
Mofan did not think Shi Qianshou's mental strength had reached a certain level. Shi Qianshou treated the Sandstorm Demon Locusts as his shield, but it was the same for Mofan. Mofan could easily take on Shi Qianshou, who was unable to use any Super Level or Advanced Spells.
"My Poison Element won't be affected. The Poisonous Flying Insects are more than enough to take care of you," Shi Qianshou said.
"My Fire won't be affected, either!"
Mofan clenched his fist. The flames of the Ardent Sunset burst out and swam across Mofan's arm like a serpent. They gathered on his wrist and fist.
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