A visible energy shield was slowly enveloping the sky above Xijiang City.
This sci-fi movie-like special effect left everyone present stunned.
Furthermore, the appearance of such an energy shield also alerted the entire population of Xijiang City to the anomaly.
"Quick, look at the sky, what is that? It seems to be moving closer!"
"It's not moving closer, look at it all gathering over there, it's forming a cage!"
"What cage? Don't you think it looks like the defensive shields in sci-fi movies? Isn't this the effect of activating a defensive shield?"
"Damn, I almost didn't realize until you said it. It really is the same as in sci-fi movies! How did such defensive shields appear above our Xijiang City!"
"Incredible, have we humans advanced to this extent?"
"It's amazing, have movie scenes been realized?"
"What are you all waiting for? Hurry up and shoot videos! Upload them online, you might get a lot of traffic!"
Instantly, everyone raised their phones and began to take pictures.
When the defensive shield was fully activated, the entire Xijiang City was enveloped in real-time.
Zhang Pingfan looked at the scene before him with great satisfaction. The activation effect was flawless.
"That's enough, deactivate it. Don't deplete the energy!"
As Zhang Pingfan's words fell, the faint blue defensive shield began to gradually disintegrate, slowly receding and disappearing from everyone's sight.
"Look, the defensive shield is disappearing!"
"It came and went so fast. Could it be that the technology isn't mature yet?"
"I have a premonition that a space war is about to begin. The appearance of such a defensive shield, doesn't that mean there's an alien invasion?"
"What aliens? Those are demon servants. The invasion of our Blue Star by demon servants is a certainty. It seems this defensive shield is to defend against them. I wonder if other cities have it? Hurry up and check online!"
The appearance of the defensive shield above Xijiang City quickly sparked a huge discussion online.
Similarly, the appearance of the defensive shield left the Xijiang City government utterly bewildered, as it was not something they had done, and they didn't even know what these things were.
"An energy defensive shield has appeared above Xijiang City, in a blue state!"
The comments below were filled with envy.
"So envious! Xijiang City already has a defensive shield, and we have nothing!"
"The space war is about to begin, and Xijiang City is already far ahead of everyone! Hurry up and buy property and settle in Xijiang City. Perhaps during the space war, you can save your own life!"
"Are you sure it's an energy defensive shield? Why does it feel a bit off? Why did it disappear so suddenly after activating?"
"Don't be jealous, upstairs. This is 100% confirmed to be a defensive shield. Everyone in Xijiang City saw it. Why would it be deactivated after activation? Obviously, it's still under maintenance. After all, it's a time of peace now, it can't be activated all the time! Doesn't activating an energy defensive shield require materials?"
"Jealousy, jealousy! The people of Xijiang City are so fortunate! We need to step up our game and create one too!"
Unfortunately, producing these materials has already consumed most of Blue Star's stored resources.
Of course, materials are available, but if development continues, there might not be enough time to produce more city defensive shields.
Perhaps someone might ask why the system didn't inform the country, why it didn't let them prepare these defensive shields in advance?
The materials for these things are already scarce. If this were revealed and made public, perhaps before the demon servants even attacked, Blue Star itself would descend into chaos, as people would fight over these resources.
At this moment, Blue Star's high-level officials contacted the server immediately.
"Did you create the suspected defensive shield above Xijiang City? What exactly is this thing? Why didn't you tell us in advance?"
【It is indeed a defensive shield, capable of defending against attacks from demon servants below the King level. However, the materials available on Blue Star are too scarce. Even if all of Blue Star's materials were mined, it might not be enough to produce more than 5 defensive shields. This defensive shield was used for testing!】
The server's answer extinguished the hope that had been ignited in everyone's hearts.
The materials mined from the entire Blue Star might not be enough to produce 5 defensive shields. That is truly terrifying.
"Then I will immediately move the country's important assets to Xijiang City!"
【It's useless. This defensive shield can only defend against initial attacks. If Emperor-level demon servants appear later, this defensive shield can only last for an hour at most!】
"This..."
The faces of the high-level officials turned grim. If they all hid there, the demon servants would undoubtedly concentrate their elite forces on Xijiang City, turning it into a trap, which would be even more dangerous.
"Alright, I hope Xijiang City will be our last ray of hope!"
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Zhang Pingfan nodded with great satisfaction.
"Very good, the effect is excellent. Old Dou, remember to pay the workers' wages on time!"
Dou Guomin breathed a sigh of relief. With this defensive shield in place, their city would be impregnable, and it was likely that many people would choose to settle in Xijiang City from now on.
"Mr. Zhang, please rest assured, we will not owe them anything!"
"Well, if there are no issues, let's head back!"
Dou Guomin pointed to the defensive pillars beside Zhang Pingfan.
"Mr. Zhang, do you need anyone to guard these 100 defensive pillars?"
Zhang Pingfan shook his head.
"No need!"
"Why?"
Zhang Pingfan did not speak, but instead, asked everyone to leave.
After Zhang Pingfan and his group drove away, the three-meter-tall defensive pillars, which had been standing upright, gradually vanished.
Yes, they disappeared without a trace.
The system lady had informed him that once the defensive shield was formed, the defensive pillars would completely merge into the ground, effectively protecting the defensive shield.
After several days, Zhang Pingfan finally returned home, which made Dou Youyou somewhat expectant.
At this moment, Dou Youyou stood at the entrance, waiting with her sister, Dou Junwan.
"Are they here yet? Why aren't they here?"
Dou Junwan said helplessly, "You just called to say they were coming back, how could they be here so quickly? Even flying takes time!"
Dou Youyou pouted and said, "I haven't seen him for so long!"
"I know, I know. You have a deep relationship with your boyfriend, but don't show off in front of me, as if no one else has a boyfriend!"
"What? Sister, you have a boyfriend? Who is it? Which blind fool is it?"
Dou Junwan gently patted Dou Youyou's head.
"You're the blind one!"
"Heh heh! Come on, tell me, who is it!"