A thunderous lion's roar echoed as the blade of air erupted, unleashing a palpable wave of pressure the moment the shield-axe struck down.0

The residents who had mustered the courage to resist the demon summoner found themselves overcome by the sudden onslaught of this aura. Their legs buckled, their bodies weakened, and their minds fell into a stupor, leaving them rooted to the spot and unable to act.0

Among them, the catfolk girl was particularly affected due to her race. Her instincts took over as she clutched her ears, crouching on the ground, trembling uncontrollably, and letting out soft whimpering sounds.0

Edward's massive mechanized shield-axe fell to the ground. The violent flow of fighting spirit that had powered the weapon dissipated, robbing it of the terrifying aura it had previously emitted.0

The weapon shifted back into Edward's usual sword-and-shield form, but Edward himself collapsed to the ground, drained of all energy. His entire body screamed with the agony of torn muscles and shattered bones, leaving him unable to summon even a sliver of fighting spirit. Moving just a single finger took a Herculean effort.0

A hand emerged from the large hole in the nearby wall, pushing away the debris. Wang Yu stepped...0