Originally, the trench dug earlier, combined with the fleet's intense bombardment, had managed to keep the Demons outside Qingyuan City. But with the arrival of the Flying Demons, everything changed.
The appearance of the Flying Demons immediately disrupted Bernardo's defensive rhythm. The warships, which had been focusing on ground bombardments, faced a severe threat. Though he promptly deployed the Void Magic Corps to provide escort, the overwhelming difference in numbers was insurmountable. Even with the Void Magic Corps fighting desperately to intercept, a significant number of Demons managed to break through toward the fleet. To ensure the fleet could still function in combat, the Fleet Commander had no choice but to reassign some warships, shifting their firepower from the ground to target the Flying Demons.
