More than ten miles outside Fucheng, there is a mountain that is not even a mound. I don’t know when a water temple was built, dedicated to a water god whose origins are unknown to the nearby people.
In other words, maybe they were originally aware of the Water Temple. After it fell into neglect, it was gradually forgotten by the people and they only knew it as the Water Temple.
Originally, the incense was not very strong, and only occasionally some people went to worship. But recently, a ghost suddenly appeared. This news made people doubtful, and there was more incense.
But recently, for some reason, many pilgrims suddenly came.
"The one who appeared last time was not the Water God, but the Locust God!" Words like this spread out.
But those who are interested will know after just a little research that the people who come here to burn incense and worship are not to the water god enshrined in the main hall, but to the locust god who has been standing in the side hall for some time.
Although the newly built side hall is not as big as the main hall, it is much more luxurious. It is paved with large stone bricks of the same color. The wood inside and outside the hall are all made of good materials. Although it is not as good as the real Taoist temple.
, but in this small place, it is quite good.
What is enshrined inside is not a locust god, because locusts tend to swarm, so there are also a row of more than a dozen evil-faced statues that look like humans but not humans and look ferocious.
They are all carved from fine stones and are lifelike. Standing in the temple, amid the mist of incense, at first glance, they look strange and terrifying. Not only will they scare children to tears, but adults will be frightened when they see them.
But the more it was like this, the more people who came in were in awe.
"You evil son, quickly kneel down and apologize to the Locust God. If you offend the Locust God, our crops will be eaten up!" An old couple pushed a young man in, forced him to kneel down, and asked him to surrender to the Locust God.
kowtow.
The young man's expression showed a bit of resistance. After being pushed down violently, he hesitated for a moment. Finally, as the reputation of the Locust God gradually spread, he also murmured in his heart, and obediently kowtowed to him a few times.
"Is the Locust God really smart?" Some people muttered secretly.
"Whether it works or not, there is nothing wrong with worshiping."
"Grandpa Locust God, please send the locust soldiers and locust generals you sent to go elsewhere!" Someone came in one after another and kowtowed, and his forehead turned green, showing that he had been harmed by locusts.
There are actually many people who were disrespectful because they didn't believe it before, but as people around them become more and more believers, some of these people are either afraid themselves or are being pressured by their family members to make amends to the locusts.
The incense sticks were lit, and along with the murmuring sounds, the side hall was even more incense-filled than the main hall, making it more like the righteous god enshrined in this temple.
After noon, the Locust Temple will be closed and will not be opened again until the next day.
The last few pilgrims who left were urged by the temple's blessings and bowed respectfully to the Locust God statue a few times before carefully going out and closing the door behind them.
As the footsteps outside the door faded away, there were more than a dozen light spots on the statue of the god on the stage, which fell directly to the center of the hall, then quickly rose up and turned into a human form.
This group of people were dressed in black robes, both men and women. Some covered their faces with masks, while others revealed faces that were considered outstanding among humans.
A big demon with slightly raised eyes and a slight blush, looking at the main hall that had just left the hustle and bustle, sighed.
"Hey, with just a little trick, these foolish men and women can firmly believe in the existence of the Locust God. Even the scholar who lives in Houxiang was frightened by our threats. The little locust actually
He is more famous than a real demon, if I had said this before, who would have believed it?"
A big black-faced demon also said with complicated emotions: "Yes, although there has been a locust plague in this world, but now and then, our demon race was so famous that even the emperor of the human race had to be courteous, so how could we borrow locusts?"
Doing things in the name of others? But now... But now, we, the great demons of the past, have fallen to this!"
But there are also demons who advise: "You two are both great demons who have been practicing for hundreds of years. You are more open-minded. Why do you imitate some sarcastic human beings?"
"What we demon tribe pays attention to when doing things is results, and what we strive for is strength. Being able to stir up troubles and make the human court anxious is also strength!"
"Using the name of the Locust God to cause trouble is just a ploy. How can you take it seriously?"
"The plan now is to discuss what to do next. With the power of the Locust God, we can finally make some moves and force the government to go according to our plan!"
"Unfortunately, the impact is still limited."
A big demon sighed: "It would be great if there really is a locust god. Now we can only exert some influence to make the locust swarms concentrate in a few counties with water temples."
But then he was complacent: "However, even this can force the disaster-stricken believers to establish the Locust God in the side hall of the Water Temple. In addition, the gentry influenced by you and me also took the opportunity to contribute money and efforts, and it will be completed faster than our previous plan."
Target."
"The locusts will definitely break out in half a month. As long as we create public opinion, we can go a step further and replace the Dragon Girl with the Locust God in one fell swoop."
"Without the water temple, what will the dragon girl do?"
The big demon, whose eyes were as red as rouge before, was silent. Now when he heard this, he said again: "There really is a locust god. We really don't need to be so cautious."
"It's a pity that the life of a locust is too short and it cannot become a monster. Unless it encounters a once-in-a-century opportunity."
"But when the Emperor's Liquid will come down, even the most capable demons in our demon race can't figure it out. After all, this involves too much, and there must be a cover-up."
"I heard that the Dragon King was able to drop nectar from the sky and enlighten monsters. If there are locust monsters, we can counterattack humans."
The black-faced demon sneered and said angrily: "But Mr. Long dare not enlighten the locust demon. Otherwise, if the human government refuses to accept it and thousands of locust demons attack, no food will be produced immediately!"
"The last time the Dragon Palace woke up, it is said that hundreds of water monsters were enlightened at once... Unfortunately, the Dragon Girl has gone one step further and betrayed our monster clan. It is no longer possible for her to help us!"
"Besides, even if she wants to turn back now and has betrayed, we still can't believe her! As a dragon girl, we should help the demon clan and work hard for the revitalization of the demon clan. What she is doing now is really hateful. This time we are going to
Destroy her temple and let her lose her faith first!"
Without faith, the so-called water gods are nothing more than powerful water demons.
At that point, everyone is a monster, who is nobler than whom?
But when the big black-faced demon said this, the little demon behind him trembled and did not speak.
Some monsters also said something fair: "I heard that Dragon Lord's enlightenment has limitations. He can only enlighten water monsters, but not land monsters."
"Who knows if it's true?"
The monsters started arguing. At this moment, as a ray of light lit up, a man also wearing a black robe with half of his face turned around.
The identity of the monster clan, especially some special monsters, relies on breath and strength, not face.
So even though the demons at the scene looked a little strange to the man with the exposed eyes, they immediately recognized who it was.
"Tian Ji Yao? Have you changed your face again?"
"It's me!" Tianji Demon pulled down his mask, revealing a haggard face with a pair of eyes covered with red threads. It was indeed Chu Gurong's face.