The birds that came this time numbered far more than a million. The locusts had relied on their ability to fly and jump, as well as their vast numbers, to wreak havoc, but when they encountered the birds, they were completely suppressed. Swarms upon swarms of locusts were devoured and killed, and the locust army rapidly weakened and dwindled.
Chicken King and Duck King put their strengths to use, summoning the local chickens and ducks to join them in the fields to eat insects, further strengthening the birds' forces.
More than twenty Bird Immortals guarded the flocks nearby, while the City Gods of each county and the government yamen runners also led people to protect the birds, refusing to let anyone harm them. Just like that, the locust army vanished at a visible rate.
When Governor Xue Ji saw this, he was overwhelmed with excitement. "There's still time. With the Bird Immortal army, we can save half the province's crops in time. The common people have also earned some income by selling locusts. If we ensure the grain supply, Henan won't suffer a great famine."
After thinking for a moment, Xue Ji said to the officials beside him, "Order every prefecture and county to organize sacrifices to the City Gods. Also, the Bird Immortals have rendered great service in this disaster relief. Have Bird Immortal Shrines built everywhere to worship them and suppress the locusts. From now on, no one is to worship the Locust God. They will worship the Bird Gods instead!"
An official immediately went to relay the orders.
In a cave on some mountain in Henan, the Locust God, who had been cultivating, suddenly opened his eyes. They were filled with suspicion. "Why do I sense that the energy my children are absorbing is getting weaker and