"It's not good, enemies are coming. You quickly hide, I'll go out to meet them!" Lu Xian's expression changed drastically as he relayed the information he had just learned.
"Are you really not joking? How could we be attacked in Yuzhou? I heard that defenses have been set up in all directions, north, south, east, and west," Xiao Sheng asked with a frown.
"Actually, you don't know much about this. The defenses are only directed towards the north. The east and south are fine, but the west has always been the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and we haven't focused our defenses there. Now the enemies are appearing from the west. In my ability detection, countless butterflies are flying towards the city," Lu Xian said with a wry smile.
If defenses had been set up in all four directions, this situation wouldn't have arisen. Unfortunately, the west was the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a place that people hadn't paid much attention to because it was generally not conducive to the growth of life, making defenses in that direction seem pointless.
As a result, countless butterflies were flying from the west, following the Yangtze River and heading towards Yuzhou.
"What are you planning to do? I remember you're not a combat-type ability user," Xiao Sheng asked.
"Although my abilities aren't suitable for combat, I can detect the enemy's traces. No matter where the enemy hides, I can find him. I'm going to command the battle now. Since it's inconvenient for you to move, don't go out. I'll close the doors and windows for you," Lu Xian said earnestly to Xiao Sheng.
"I didn't expect this useless me to still be a burden to you. Just go and do what you need to do. I'll take care of myself. Don't forget, I'm also an ability user now. Although my mobility is limited, my strength is still there," Xiao Sheng said with a bitter smile.
Lu Xian nodded and left the room. After meeting up with Lin Yue on the rooftop, they quickly determined their next course of action.
"I need to go to the military camp to command the soldiers' actions, and you can hand over the conversation you just heard to Madam," Lu Xian said to Lin Yue.
"No problem. I just can't believe that butterflies could penetrate so deep into the hinterland to attack Yuzhou," Lin Yue agreed.
Giant dark shadows were flying in the sky. These were butterflies. Although they were just insects, after mutation, their size had increased. The butterflies flying in the sky today had wings as wide as trees. Such broad wings were enough to carry humans into the sky.
Almost instantly, air raid sirens sounded throughout the city, and people rushed to the air-raid shelters. If they couldn't reach the shelters in time, they could only hide in their homes and pray not to be injured.
In fact, it had been a long time since Yuzhou had heard an air raid siren. The last time was when mutated birds attacked. Now, with the air raid siren sounding again, millions of people in the surrounding area were stunned.
Since the destruction of Rongcheng, Yuzhou had become the undisputed largest city in the Southwest region, with a permanent population of 2 million.
Now that Yuzhou was under attack by butterflies, most people were stunned. They looked up at the sky and saw the brutal figures. These butterflies would grab people, take them into the sky, and then throw them down. Ordinary people couldn't withstand the impact of falling from a great height, and the deceased became food for the butterflies.
"Why are there butterflies at this time? Weren't defenses set up in three directions?" Chang Jianyi fell into deep thought upon seeing the countless butterflies in the sky. She couldn't understand how butterflies could appear so easily above the city.
Soon, someone came to report the situation: "These butterflies are flying from the direction of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is said that it rained in southern Tibet, and countless butterflies were able to rest and recuperate there. After increasing their numbers, these butterflies flew downstream along the Yangtze River and finally arrived in Yuzhou."
"I never expected such a thing to happen. A crisis has appeared precisely in the area where defenses were neglected. Do we need to be cautious in all directions from now on?" Chang Jianyi shook her head helplessly.
"Quickly evacuate the masses and have everyone hide in their rooms or air-raid shelters. Then, have all soldiers participate in the battle. Also, invite Madam Li Keyi to join the fight. She, as the strongest person in Yuzhou, should show her strength now." After careful consideration, Chang Jianyi made her decision. The butterflies above the city could not be ignored; they had to be killed.
If any butterflies escaped Yuzhou, the nearby farming areas would suffer huge losses, as the butterfly larvae were no less voracious than locusts when it came to crops.
Meanwhile, Shen Yu, who was sleeping in the Fengshen Palace, heard the piercing sound of the air raid siren and immediately got out of bed. She looked around. Although she didn't know what was happening, she knew that a great crisis must have occurred upon hearing the sound.
"Oh no, Xiao Sheng is still at home. If he's not taken care of, he'll be in danger. I must go back immediately!" Shen Yu felt a sudden unease. She got out of bed and prepared to leave the Fengshen Palace.
"Auntie, where are you going? It's too dangerous now. Let's hide in the castle's basement. There's no danger here," Shen Xingzhi quickly called out to Shen Yu.
At this moment, the children in the Fengshen Palace were mostly heading towards the castle because the castle's basement had several layers of defense. Even if it were hit by missiles, it might not be able to penetrate them. Since they heard the air raid siren, they had to hide quickly, as their parents had always taught them.
Shen Yu quickly said, "You all hide quickly. I'm going home because your uncle is still at home and needs care!"
After saying this, Shen Yu immediately ran out of the Fengshen Palace. Although she was also an ability user, her combat ability was not strong. She was a simple physical enhancement ability user. When Yuzhou encountered danger, she couldn't even protect herself, let alone her family.
Shen Xingzhi couldn't stop her in time and could only watch his aunt leave the Fengshen Palace. He was soon taken to the castle's underground fortifications by many of Shen Feng's disciples to hide.
"I wonder if Auntie will be able to return safely!" Shen Xingzhi thought to himself, feeling a sense of unease.
Du Fansheng then said to his younger brother and sister, "Don't worry. I am an ability user now, and I will definitely protect you. No matter what kind of enemy appears, I will kill him!"
Shen Yishi showed a look of envy and then said, "I originally wanted to become an ability user, but Mom said I wasn't 10 years old yet, so she didn't let me take the ability potion. Otherwise, I could be useful now."
At this moment, the city of Yuzhou was in chaos. Countless people were running on the streets, all heading towards the air-raid shelters. Because the butterflies in the sky appeared so suddenly and unexpectedly, the soldiers hadn't reacted yet, and the people on the streets could only flee, lacking the strength to resist.
Shen Yu walked through the streets, heading towards her home. She knew her husband was still at home. If he were left alone without protection, he would eventually be in danger. Even though Xiao Sheng was a seventh-tier ability user, his limited mobility would ultimately make him an easy target for enemies.
The crowd on the streets was too chaotic. Even moving required navigating through a huge throng of people. People walking in the crowd often couldn't control their direction.
As Shen Yu walked through the streets, she not only had to part the crowds but also constantly guard against attacks from above. Her fingernails had already grown out, and her enhanced part was her fingernails. Although fingernails seemed fragile, they could ultimately inflict great damage.
"Swish..." A giant butterfly descended from the sky, seemingly intending to grab Shen Yu and throw her down to be treated as food.
However, Shen Yu had already very keenly detected the attack from the sky. With a wave of her left hand, her strengthened fingernails immediately split the butterfly in two.
"I didn't expect so many butterflies in the sky. I must speed up my actions!" Shen Yu said with emotion.
Then, Shen Yu continued to rush towards her home. Meanwhile, Xiao Sheng was looking down from the window. He had been worried that his wife would rush back at this time, as the situation was very chaotic, and it would be terrible if she encountered danger.
Just then, Xiao Sheng saw his wife running from a distant street. His heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Shen Yu was indeed a good girl. At this moment, if he were in danger, his wife would immediately rush to his side. Xiao Sheng also knew that he was fortunate to have married Shen Yu.
However, at this moment, several butterflies suddenly descended from the sky. These butterflies were very large and were approaching Shen Yu from behind.
Shen Yu's evasion was not timely. She was instantly caught by the butterflies by her hands, unable to move. Then, these butterflies carried Shen Yu into the sky, about to drop her.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Sheng became extremely agitated. This woman was his beloved wife, and now she was under attack by enemies. How could he stand idly by? He casually broke the glass in front of him and jumped out the window.
"Shen Yu, don't be afraid, I'm here!" Xiao Sheng ignited flames behind him. The high-temperature and high-pressure zone formed by these flames could propel him through the air. Although his legs could no longer walk, his abilities could still be used.