This massive demon, reeking of a strong sulfur smell, was just the beginning. The dense forest behind it shook continuously, as one bizarre "Demon-like" creature after another rushed out, shrieking wildly.

Although their main bodies clearly arose from different creatures, including humans, forest wolves, short-tailed deer, bison, black panthers...

Yet, the curved horns, burning eyes, and ash-like gray scale armor were common features shared by these dozen "Demon-like" creatures, indicating they had a common Extraordinary Source.

Sizzle, crackle....

These similarly sourced "Demon-like" creatures gathered together, and an invisible wave of heat rapidly spread out, particularly causing the trees around them to gradually wither and scorch.

As if without any burning process, a "Bang" was heard, and the trees directly turned into flying ashes.

Leaving an unsightly scar within the lush forest.

Screech——!

With an ear-piercing screech, the wheels of the motorcycle ground bright sparks on the steel tracks.

As the steam engine gradually slowed down, the passengers on board, unexpectedly, were not excessively panicked.

Though the attendants had timely calmed them down, the main reason was this scene had, over the past five years, gradually become a little less surprising.

Only the little princess, Kristin, who had always been well-protected and had never experienced such an occurrence, stuck her head out of the window, curiously taking a look.

"Oh, how ugly!"

She retracted back into Liweina's wide and warm embrace.

The true rulers of this country, Aiven and Olivia, did not even glance at these guys, not even for a second. Paying them any attention was giving them too much credit.

Only Olivia snapped her fingers gently.

Immobilizing Mr. Abel, who looked so "steady" but was just about to dash frontward to the carriages.

His mischievous intentions being seen through, the young man could only scratch his head sheepishly.

Without disappointing the incredibly composed citizens, before the massive "Demon-like" creatures could charge at the locomotive and town.

Bang!

Along with a flutter of emerald green light butterflies, five Giant Divine Soldier: Melting Furnace Type II and a group of fully armed soldiers descended thunderously.

In the first wave of attack, the Steam Grenade Launcher projected special Holy Salt Bombs over two hundred meters, the acid-like red crystal rain igniting sizzling sounds akin to roasting meat among the "Demon-like" group.

Bang! Bang! Bang!....

Immediately followed by a high-density volley from the High-Pressure Steam Gun equipped with Coral Steel Bullets, pouring out ten rounds in mere seconds.

The five Giant Divine Soldier: Melting Furnace Type II, larger and more powerful than the export version Melting Furnace Type I, charged with chainsaw swords as wide as door panels the instant their feet hit the ground.

Sitting in the semi-open cockpit, wearing goggles, the Steam Masters did not forget to taunt:

"Where did these bumpkins come from, really not afraid of death. It's 201 already, and they still dare to cause trouble in the Duchy?"

"A brain is a good thing, it's a pity you guys don't have one!"

"Hahaha, don't fight over them with me, my chainsaw sword is already thirsty for battle!"

"General, we'll collect the heads for you first."

Slash——!

Standing among the soldiers, a major general officer over two meters tall, wearing a black military uniform, let out a thunderous roar.

"Hah!"

His body instantly swelled to three meters, fully encased in Full Coverage Steel Scale Armor, with his head transformed into a large shark head topped with a sharp horn.

Tier 3 Activated Beast Hide: Rhino Shark

Boom!

With iron-colored Combat Qi Flame exploding, Gary, in his Frenzy mode, was the first to charge forward, raising his siege hammer-like elbow and smashing a "Demon-like" creature into minced meat.

The Duchy's armed forces had years of experience handling large-scale Spirit Tides, and the soldiers were all battle-tested.

The Rapid Response Unit drawn from the backbone had, under the assistance of Mind Network and Dream Cruise, achieved a nationwide cover within ten seconds.

Fundamentally implementing the combat principle of striking at "Demon-like" the moment they appear, tackling both tigers and flies simultaneously.

"Oh! The Duchy's soldiers are so mighty, I want to join the army too!"

"This is the power of the Extraordinary!"

"Go, General, knock those monsters down....."

The passengers and the townspeople in the distance not only felt no fear, but even began to cheer and shout for Gary and his team's interception of the "Demon-like" creatures.

The once-hidden Extraordinary World seemed to them no longer a secret.

In fact, this situation not only appears in the New Continent where the Church's power is weak, but is a widespread phenomenon worldwide.

In the past, even within the military forces as the violent arm of various countries, a soldier would not even know of the existence of the Extraordinary World unless they reached a certain rank and years of service.

This was not only to maintain the stable rule of the upper classes but also because the world humans live in is far from as simple as it appears on the surface; ignorant secret Explorers might invite chaos and disaster.

However.

With the arrival of the 72 Pillar Demon Gods in the Material World, the magical barrier hidden under the torrent of technological revolution and innovation has already begun to falter.

The 72 inherently chaotic Demon Gods are like 72 giant crocodiles entering a fish pond, stirring up monstrous waves across the Material World.

As expected, the "Extraordinary Barrier" painstakingly maintained by the Seven Gods Church for many years has been completely shattered by the incessant attacks of Demon Gods and "Demon-like" incidents.

The bizarre and perilous Extraordinary World is thus exposed before mortal eyes.

Just like the 16% "herd effect" explosion point.

Previously, most Extraordinary Powers were excluded by the Church from the Old Continent, and Extraordinary events, though occasional, had very limited frequency and impact.

The True God Church alone could completely resolve and easily cover them up.

But with the entry of these Demon Gods and the "Demon-like" beings they created, the strength and attack density far exceed what past human Extraordinaries could compare to, long surpassing the 16% threshold.

Therefore, when 16 people out of every 100 witness the existence of the Extraordinary World, the old barrier naturally collapses without any effort.

The "Extraordinary Isolation Policy," a foundational element of the Church's rule, also declares its demise.

Thus.

With the arrival of the Technology Dawn, the widespread mystery in the world is dispelled, yet when the mortals open their eyes to rediscover the world, they suddenly find it seems to have grown even more mysterious.

The old order and understanding are broken, reestablishing a new order requires time, but the Seven Gods consider it completely unnecessary now.

Even as the powers of the various Demon Gods recover in an increasingly adverse external environment, ancestors of some Kingdoms' "Titled Knights" reemerge to stabilize the situation, with the Church beginning to turn a blind eye.

It can be seen, the bottom line of the Seven Gods, especially the five Natural Deities.

As long as the Material World does not experience a wide-scale human extinction, large-scale species eradication, or severe ecological crisis affecting their duties, they will not intervene meaninglessly.

In other words, Liweina and Aiven, these two long-lived Monarchs, during this special period, if they wish to rule for a few more years, may indeed not provoke interference from the Church of the Gods.

Screech—!

Before the armed forces arrived in town, Gary grabbed the last crocodile-shaped "Demon-like" and fiercely tore it apart.

After all "Demon-like" were dead.

Their blood, like magma, pooled on the ground to form a charred, fetid pool, from which a phantom with three heads emerged.

Its three heads were a snake head, a man's head with two black pentagrams on his forehead, and a bull's head, holding a circular Fire Jade in its right hand, riding atop a Hell Great Serpent exuding red smoke.

Aini, the 23rd of the 72 Pillar Demon Gods, ranked as a Duke.

Fond of igniting the cities, castles, holy places he passes through, and all things he sees, he's an exceedingly irascible "Destruction God."

"Roar!"

Let out an angry and unwilling roar.

Faced with Gary's raised Six-Barreled Cannon: Godslayer, he ultimately seemed to sense something, and until dissipating with the wind, no real form descended.

Even if every Demon God is Gou the Saint, the master of hide-and-seek unparalleled in the world.

But those foolish enough to think of making the Duchy their hunting ground, their power recovery speed significantly lagging behind other Demon Gods, are nearly unable to survive anymore.

"Order, retreat!"

"By your command, General!"

Fwoosh—!

After finishing the task, leaving the aftermath work to the local garrison, the rapid response force led by Gary vanished once more amidst a cluster of radiant butterflies.

Calmly sipping tea the whole time, without even lifting his eyelids, Aiven suddenly raised his head to look skyward, his brow slightly furrowed:

"This is... there's more? No!"

Suddenly stood up.

Immediately.

Ah! Ah! Ah!...

Exaggerated chanting, glorious and divine like a hymn, yet under the divine surface hides an indescribable terror, making one feel as if standing at the edge of an abyss.

One after another, pure white light beams suddenly descended from the sky.

All beings above divine creatures suddenly had an information emerge in their minds without any textual or linguistic carrier — "First Impact!"