A bewildered Order Dragon asked, "What happened? Why is this so? Why did the light from that mechanical bird block my magical attack just now?"
The Order Dragons were using ordinary magic bullets, but these magic bullets were capable of severely wounding a griffon. Yet, this attack was blocked by the mechanical bird. The Order Dragon simply couldn't believe it.
The fifty drones continued to fly towards these Order Dragons. Two of the drones even unleashed several laser attacks and energy cannon blasts.
One Order Dragon sneered, "Is that all you've got?"
This Order Dragon intended to express his dissatisfaction, but as soon as he spoke, a laser beam pierced through his dragon wing, creating a hole. The attack also caused the Order Dragon to feel pain.
"What? What kind of attack is this?"
The Order Dragon's wing was covered in dragon scales, which could resist most magic. However, that attack had pierced his wing. This meant it could also penetrate the dragon scales on his body.
After the first wave of attacks from the drones, the second wave was already on its way.
The Order Dragons, who had flown up to twenty thousand meters high, no longer dared to be careless.
"Dodge!"
An Order Dragon shouted loudly.
The few Order Dragons flying at twenty thousand meters quickly began to evade.
Some of the Order Dragons managed to dodge some of the attacks.
But the fifty drones' attacks were continuous, like a storm of bullets.
These attacks struck the bodies of the Order Dragons, forcing them to use magic shields for defense.
However, the laser weapons and energy cannon blasts were draining the magic power of the Order Dragons' magic shields.
The Order Dragons were not to be outdone and continued to attack the fifty drones.
"Dragon Magic Breath Bullet!"
"Dragon Magic Crimson Flame!"
Several long-range magic attacks were launched.
Several of the fifty drones, their energy cores depleted, were directly blasted apart.
"Haha, we Order Dragons are still the strongest! Attack, everyone! Destroy these mechanical birds!"
Ultimately, the fifty drones were no match for the Order Dragons. After a barrage of attacks from the Order Dragons, all fifty drones were destroyed.
Having completed their mission, the few Order Dragons descended and rejoined the main force.
They flew back to Octos Flame's side and reported, "Lord Octos Flame, we have eliminated the fifty mechanical birds above."
Octos Flame looked at the few Order Dragons and said, "Fifty mechanical birds have already put you in this state. If more mechanical birds come, won't you lose a couple of yourselves?"
The current condition of these Order Dragons was even worse than being disheveled. Their dragon wings had holes from laser fire, and their bodies bore wounds from laser weapons and energy cannon blasts. These wounds were still bleeding dragon blood, making them appear severely injured.
Octos Flame glanced around. Some of the beastman air cavalry were looking at these Order Dragons. Their gazes seemed to convey a sense of pity, as if they believed the Order Dragons were heavily wounded.
Octos Flame was displeased and said, "What are you still standing here for? Go get treated! Stop embarrassing yourselves here."
The few Order Dragons didn't understand what had angered Octos Flame again and quickly flew to the side of a white Order Dragon.
After this white Order Dragon cast a spell, the injuries on the few Order Dragons were all healed.
More than a thousand kilometers away, Lin Dong was looking at the data transmitted by the drones. "Hmm, fifty drones were eliminated just like that. I hope the scientists have gathered enough information. Alright, now deploy the remaining nine hundred and fifty drones!"
The remaining nine hundred and fifty drones accelerated and flew towards the combined army of Order Dragons and beastman air cavalry.
Octos Flame could sense the drones from afar. "More mechanical birds are coming. And this time, there are more of them."
Then, the nine hundred and fifty drones ascended to a higher altitude and launched an attack from a commanding position on the combined air force.
Waves of laser beams and energy cannon blasts continuously rained down on the combined army.
Some weaker flying magical beasts were directly shot down by laser beams or energy cannon blasts.
The combined air force immediately counterattacked. A large number of magic spells were launched at the nine hundred and fifty drones.
However, after one wave of attacks, not a single drone was brought down.
The nine hundred and fifty drones were at a higher altitude, and their attack range was further than that of the beastman air cavalry.
"Damn it, our range isn't that far," one Order Dragon shouted.
Another Order Dragon exclaimed, "We need to ascend higher. Lord Octos Flame, let us Order Dragons ascend!"
Octos Flame did not agree. Instead, he commanded, "Increase your flying speed and charge into their attack range!"
Octos Flame had his own considerations. The fifty mechanical birds had already made those few Order Dragons look quite pathetic. Now, with so many mechanical birds arriving, there was a risk of losing some Order Dragons. Octos Flame did not want any Order Dragons to perish here.
The nine hundred and fifty drones continued their attack, targeting the five hundred thousand strong air force. Countless attacks descended. The beastman air cavalry were dying in large numbers. The Order Dragons, using their magic shields, managed to block a considerable number of attacks.
After thirty seconds, the attack range of the Order Dragons finally reached the nine hundred and fifty drones.
Dragon skills were unleashed towards the drones.
The formations on the drones immediately activated, forming a combined formation that enveloped all nine hundred and fifty drones. A defensive barrier appeared around the drones, even more powerful than the one on the first fifty drones.
Then, the cameras on the drones began to capture images of the combined air force, and the chips rapidly calculated. In less than a second, the calculations were complete. Subsequently, all the weapons on the drones simultaneously locked onto the Order Dragon at the forefront.
Octos Flame, observing the movements of the nine hundred and fifty mechanical birds from a distance, immediately sensed danger.
Then, energy cannon blasts appeared first, followed by laser beams.
The nine hundred and fifty drones simultaneously unleashed their attack on the foremost Order Dragon.
Octos Flame shouted, "Li..."
Before Octos Flame could even utter the word "little," more than four hundred laser beams struck the foremost Order Dragon, followed by more than four hundred energy cannon blasts.
A violent explosion erupted.
"Boom!"
The Order Dragon was directly struck down.
The Order Dragons and beastman air cavalry of the combined army couldn't believe what they were witnessing.