Chapter 276: Evolving Locusts
"What are these things doing? Are they flying up to their deaths?" Zhang Xiao Hou asked, full of confusion.
"This seems to be some kind of ritual for them. For some reason, the Dust Storm Demon Locustss are always called here to perform a Flame Rebirth Flame Ritual," Lin Fei Li said.
The few people present were all slightly confused by his words.
While they were still puzzled, they saw all the Dust Storm Demon Locustss fly into the Flame Mountain Range. Not long after, some of the Dust Storm Demon Locustss that couldn't withstand the flame's test had their bodies and wings burn up.
As they went deeper, more Dust Storm Demon Locustss were devoured by the flames, burning into a fiery expanse in mid-air.
The flames continuously spread among the densely flying Dust Storm Demon Locustss. Those locusts whose wings were burnt off directly turned into drops of Flame Feathers, falling into the mountain.
Before long, the entire Flame Demon Mountain was like a rain of fireworks, falling one after another, illuminating the entire Desert night sky, dazzling like a dreamlike night.
However, these decorative fireworks were all formed by the lives of newly born locusts, piled up by hundreds and thousands of deaths, making them look particularly strange.
Looking at this scene, Mo Fan was very tempted.
To be honest, the flames here weren't that strong, but it's important to know that the flames here had an explosive effect.
If Little Flame Belle absorbed the flames here, it would undoubtedly bring her greater assistance.
"Is this their ritual, one by one jumping into a fiery pit?" Jiang Shaoxu said unnaturally.
No matter how she looked at it, it didn't seem like any ritual!
Instead, it looked more like they were jumping into a fiery pit one by one!
Ashes drifted everywhere. Unknowingly, the night grew deeper, and the demonic fire in the entire Flame Demon Mountain began to extinguish.
"I don't know when it started, but these locusts commit mass suicide here every night at midnight. They are fearless, without fear, rushing into the flames as if it's an enjoyment. To this day, I haven't seen any locust afraid enough to flee," Lin Fei Li said.
"You mean, they commit suicide here every night? If so many locusts burn to death every day, shouldn't the Dust Storm Demon Locustss have died out by now?" Jiang Shaoxu asked.
"The Flame Mountain Range doesn't burn all the time. I don't know what pattern it follows, but as long as it burns, the Dust Storm Demon Locustss will definitely come," Lin Fei Li said again.
"They are not performing any ritual, nor are they seeking death. I think... they should be undergoing a transformation!"
When Mo Fan spoke, everyone looked over.
Even Little Lingling, who was perched on his shoulder, was curious.
Mo Fan didn't hide anything and explained, "I can feel that the flames here are very special, countless times stronger than ordinary flames. Since these Dust Storm Demon Locusts come to their deaths every time, they must be undergoing a kind of evolution through this suicidal method. Dying here, reproducing and multiplying here, all for the sake of resisting ordinary flames."
After all, Dust Storm Demon Locusts have always been afraid of flames.
But if they were tempered by stronger flames and reproduced.
There might be no changes in one or two years, but ten, a hundred years!!
They would eventually successfully breed Dust Storm Demon Locusts that are not afraid of ordinary flames.
Although this evolution is slow, they are at least on the path of evolution!
Listening to what Mo Fan said, everyone was dumbfounded and at the same time, felt a little fear!
What if these Dust Storm Demon Locusts successfully evolved?
How terrifying a catastrophe would the West suffer!!!
"We need to tell the West Wei Fang about the Dust Storm Demon Locusts so they can prepare their defenses in advance," Zhang Xiao Hou immediately said.
After all, he was now a Commander Level existence in Wei Fang.
Naturally, he was also clear about some developments in the West.
If this were a sudden attack by the Dust Storm Demon Locusts, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Currently, the West hasn't seen any fire-resistant Dust Storm Demon Locusts, right?" Mo Fan asked the other party.
"Yes, I haven't heard of any appearing that can resist flames," Tong Li affirmed.
After thinking for a moment, he added, "Moreover, it's been a long time since I've heard of any Dust Storm Demon Locust invasions."
"All the arrangements in the West will ultimately be in vain," Mo Fan said in a deep voice.
The Dust Storm Demon Locusts were not without ideas about human territory.
They were just transforming!
Waiting to give humanity a surprise!!
"Fan Ge…"
Mo Fan shook his head and directly told Zhang Xiao Hou, "I can't do anything."
He could protect the safety of a city, but not forever.
At this moment, everyone's mood became a little heavy. Even Lin Fei Li was the same.
He had been here for so many years, yet he had never thought that they were transforming.
Although his mood was heavy, Mo Fan still had to move forward.
After all, he hadn't done anything yet.
Without the flames, they dared to continue approaching the mountain range. Lin Fei Li walked in front, leading everyone along a winding mountain path towards the top of the mountain.
Upon entering the mountain, the residual heat of the flames remained, and the scorching ground made everyone feel like they were walking on a hot pot. Before long, someone couldn't endure it.
The higher they walked up the mountain, the higher the mountain's temperature became. Gradually, only those who cultivated the Fire Element could continue forward.
"Fan Ge, we probably can't go up. The temperature is too high," Zhang Xiao Hou said, sweating profusely.
Mu Ningxue, Jiang Shaoxu, Lingling, Lin Fei Li, and Tong Li were all the same. They couldn't bear such temperatures. If they climbed any higher, they would eventually dehydrate and pass out.
"Then you should go back to the inn to rest. I'll go up by myself," Mo Fan said.
Lin Fei Li told Mo Fan that if he followed this mountain path all the way, he should be able to reach the summit of the entire Flame Demon Mountain, where he might see the Holy Land of Fire that caused the entire mountain range to burn.
After understanding, Mo Fan headed towards the mountain.
As for the others, they returned to the inn.
Tong Li seemed to still be concerned about his sister, and he couldn't help but ask, "Fei Li, my sister said in her last letter to me that she and her patrol team discovered some kind of ore vein, and she would stay there. Do you know about that ore vein? I want to go there to see if I can find any traces of her."
Lin Fei Li seemed a bit hesitant, apparently not wanting to mention the word 'ore vein,' and a hint of vigilance and hostility appeared on his face.
"These past few years, I haven't been able to rest easy. I just want a result, Fei Li. If you know my sister's whereabouts, please tell me. Even if it's just a pile of bones, I want to bring her back to our hometown," Tong Li immediately pleaded.
He looked very sad, as if he truly only came here for his sister's bones.
"Lin Fei Li, do you really not remember his sister?" Jiang Shaoxu asked softly.
Lin Fei Li was silent for a long time, then finally spoke, "I'll take you, but only you."
"Good!" A hint of joy flashed in Tong Li's eyes.
"You… you, come with me."
But very quickly, his joy dissipated.
Because Lin Fei Li also called Zhang Xiao Hou.
"Me? You're going to find bones, why drag me along…?" Zhang Xiao Hou was full of confusion.
"I only trust you."