Arthur and the others flew toward Buran Village and upon arriving above it, they stopped and hovered in the air.
"To the residents of Buran Village, this is an ergency! I repeat, this is an ergency! Due to a dangerous situation near the village, we urge all of you to evacuate to the south until we have neutralized the threat. I repeat—"
Arthur’s voice was amplified with the energy of heaven and earth, ensuring that every villager could hear it.
One by one, the villagers began erging from their hos, gazing up at the sky. The announcent echoed a few more tis before finally stopping.
"Who is the village head here?" Arthur asked.
The villagers pointed at one man, and Arthur turned his gaze toward him. He was accompanied by three n and one woman.
Arthur landed in front of the man, causing him to flinch as if in a panic.
"Sir Knight, what happened? What kind of danger are we facing? We have lived here for a long ti and have never encountered any threats or problems, aside from attacks by wild beasts," the village head said.
Arthur observed the man for a mont. He couldn’t sense any cultivation from him, leading him to believe that he was an ordinary mortal. This made sense, as Buran Village was a small settlent without many cultivation resources.
"I can’t give you the details, but please trust us. Gather all the villagers and lead them to the southern part of the village. We will help organize them and ensure everyone’s safety while they are there," Arthur said.
"Alright, Sir Knight."
The village head glanced at the villagers, who were all looking at him, seemingly waiting for his decision.
"Alright! Just as Sir Knight said, we will gather in the southern part of the village. Do not panic and follow the knights’ instructions. Young ones, make sure the elders are not left behind. Let’s not waste the knights’ ti!" he shouted.
The villagers began moving in an orderly manner, making the Paladins’ work much easier. Under their watchful eyes, the villagers quickly headed south toward a vast field where they cultivated their crops. This was the only location where the Paladins could effectively oversee and protect them, as the flat terrain provided a clear view.
However, in the midst of the evacuation, the entire ground suddenly trembled violently.
The Paladins floating above could see the earth shaking, but many villagers collapsed to the ground, unable to keep their footing due to the intense tremors.
Rumble! Screech!
Without warning, the land near the village caved in, and a massive silhouette burst into the sky. A wave of devilish energy spread across the area, so powerful that even the people in Oris Town could feel its presence.
A chilling screech echoed throughout the entire region, distorting the very fabric of space.
The Paladins instinctively turned toward the source of the disturbance. When they laid eyes on the creature erging from underground, their expressions froze. Their eyes widened in shock as an overwhelming sense of terror and pressure emanated from the monstrous being.
The creature spread its enormous wings, casting a shadow that engulfed the sky. Thick devilish energy radiated from its body, exuding the aura of a High Emperor-stage being—its presence alone was enough to strike fear into the hearts of those below.
It was a colossal bird, unlike anything the Paladins had ever seen in their lives. Its head resembled that of a eagle, while its wings, glowing with a golden-red aura, were so huge that they could easily crush the entire village beneath them. Just its sheer size was enough to intimidate, and the thought that this creature could single-handedly destroy an entire city sent shivers down their spines.
"What is that?"
"What kind of beast is that?"
The Paladins asked in disbelief, their voices shaken as they gazed at the monstrous being soaring into the night sky, its massive form eclipsing the moon.
The village head, turning toward the giant beast, was equally stunned. His breath hitched as he took in the sight of the terrifying beast.
"Is that the creature my lord spoke of?" the village head thought.
The Devil Lord had given him the thod to summon the creature, but he had never known what kind of being would erge from the summoning formation. The only thing he had been told was to ensure that the summoning process was ready when the ti ca. And now, as he gazed at the monstrous entity before him, he had no doubt—this was the beast brought forth by their summoning formation.
A grin spread across his face. If this creature was truly under their control, they might have a chance to escape this dire situation.
But then, confusion crept into his mind. How was the summoning formation activated?
He was certain there were no devils left in the hideout. Only mbers of the church remained. So how?
He finally noticed another figure standing atop the giant beast’s head. The sa sight was visible to everyone present.
Arthur focused on the figure and instantly knew that it was Aldrian.
Aldrian stood on the beast’s head, completely unfazed by its overwhelming presence. Unlike the others, who struggled under its oppressive aura, he simply looked down at the creature as if it were nothing more than an ordinary beast.
The knights watched in awe. While they still felt fear from the creature’s imnse pressure, they couldn’t help but be astonished by Aldrian’s ability.
anwhile, Aldrian observed the giant beast beneath him and mused to himself.
"The Great Peng... another spiritual beast that isn’t supposed to exist in this continent. And just like Cerberus, this one is also a clone."
The giant bird beneath him was the Great Peng, one of the spiritual beasts that resided in the higher heavens. In one of his visions, he had seen a being called the Golden-Winged Great Peng—one of the most powerful races of beasts from the higher heavens. This was inseparable from the fact that they were one of divine beasts.
At this mont, he could confidently say that this Great Peng was under his control. This confird that he could indeed hijack summoned beasts from the devils, as long as he was the one who summoned them and established a connection.
The only downside was the beast’s overwhelming devil energy. He suspected this was due to the environnt of the place it had been summoned from. That might also explain why the summoning formation could only be activated using devil energy.
He sighed at this. While he could use the beast as a mount or for sothing useful, its nature remained unchanged. The devil energy within it was so dense that its re presence could kill the environnt around it. If he attempted to purify the devil energy inside its body, he would inevitably kill it, as the devil energy was one of the foundation of this Great Peng’s clone.
However, there was so good news. This Peng only obeyed its master, and right now, that master was him. This made things much easier, as he planned to trap the beast sowhere and let the people of the continent witness a living spiritual beast from the higher heavens. It would also serve to acclimate them to the existence of beings from above—sothing they might encounter in the future.
In conclusion, he couldn’t rely on this giant beast for regular use. He would only use it again when he deed the ti was right.
Arthur and the others watched as the giant beast flew toward them at incredible speed. However, before it could reach them, several villagers suddenly leaped into the air with swift movents, unleashing techniques to attack.
The Paladins, still shaken by the beast’s sudden appearance, were slightly sluggish in their response. However, they managed to block the incoming attacks just in ti.
"What is the aning of this?" a female Paladin demanded, deflecting a dagger aid at her forehead with her wrist.
"You’re dead!" one of the attackers shouted. Believing that the summoned beast was still under their control, they saw this as the perfect opportunity to eliminate the Paladins.
Arthur’s gaze landed on the one attacking him. "Is this the path you’ve chosen, Village Head?"
The village head grinned. "A dead man should just shut up."
Arthur frowned but then paused his movent.
"Stay on the ground and cover yourself with energy."
Aldrian’s voice transmission echoed in the minds of the Paladins, leaving them montarily stunned. However, they quickly obeyed, dropping to the ground just as another wave of villagers launched their attacks.
Then—
Screech!
The giant beast let out a piercing cry, unleashing a powerful sonic attack. A violent gust of wind followed, sweeping through the villagers before they could strike.
"Arghhh!"
The force sent them flying in all directions. Many crashed to the ground with devastating impact, their bodies reduced to lifeless heaps upon landing.
Finally, the giant beast landed right in front of Arthur and the others. The powerful gust from its wings nearly sent them flying, but they remained firmly on the ground, having prepared themselves as Aldrian had ordered.
As the massive bird ca to a halt, it lowered its gaze toward the people below, as if watching re ants beneath it. The Paladins felt their hearts freeze. The sheer presence of the beast was suffocating. They couldn’t even fathom facing such a creature in battle. Just the sound of its screech had made their heads tremble, as if their very organs were on the verge of rupturing.
Amidst the wreckage of the field, the village head lay sprawled on the ground, his body bloodied and broken. Blood poured from all seven of his orifices, yet he still forced himself to look at the giant beast before him, his eyes wide with disbelief and terror.
"How... is this possible?"
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