Demon Commander in person

Crack.

The Seventh Prince clenched his fists tightly, straining to analyze the situation as deeply as possible.

The scattered local soldiers lying on the ground were not the real army. They were more akin to an aerial defense system and a means of territorial control. Their presence made it nearly impossible for warships to move freely in the air, land safely, or establish a base of operations without first engaging in a significant battle.

If the ships ignored these locals and attempted to advance, they would face constant harassment from below. While individually weak, their sheer numbers rendered their attacks impossible to disregard. If the ships attempted to land amidst them, they would swarm from all directions, destroying the vessels.