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The Behemoth also has different tiers, which are based on the color of their fur, with the most common being the ordinary Behemoth with brown fur. More powerful is the Silver Behemoth, whose fur is silver, while the one with golden fur is the king of the Behemoths.
Despite the long history of the Eusinith Dynasty, not many people have succeeded in creating the Golden Behemoth. Among the children of this generation, only Yeattine has created the Golden Behemoth; therefore, he is considered the most favorable contender for succession to the throne.
This race possesses both offensive and defensive capabilities, making their battle efficiency exceptional. Even when compared to the three species that Bailey created, they are more menacing.
In the view of many instructors and powerful masters, the diameter of Yeattine's planet is just the surface; what matters is the Golden Behemoth race he created. It isn't just an instant power; its potential is endless.
"How do these Behemoths compare to the Flame Giants?" Fleming asked.
"Their size seems to be bulkier, but they don't possess the flames of the Flame Giant," a scientist replied.
Fleming nodded slightly. He had an initial clarification in his mind: the strength of these Golden Behemoths should not be comparable to the Flame Giant individually, but they are better in numbers.
In the past, there were only 30 Flame Giants, but currently, there are over 5,000 Golden Behemoths. It is because of this number that everyone is so optimistic about Yeattine. If it were only one or two thousand, they would only rank with Clifford and Otwin. For every master, their species must not only be of a high level; their numbers must also be large.
"Install 300 more machine guns," Fleming decided without hesitation, glancing at the Golden Behemoth on the opposite side.
"Do you have a large number? Then I'll add more as well." With the initial 100 machine guns, plus the added 300, there are 400 units in total. At this time, the machine guns do not need to turn; they can just shoot straight ahead.
"Prepare the other weapons!" Fleming said again.
In the arsenal of the Astra Militarum, there were more than just the ZPU-4s. The Schwerer Gustav was too large to transport to the battlefield. However, there were other weapons that various research groups had developed over the years.
On the opposite side, the numerous Golden Behemoths did not rush forward; they were in formation. But under the order of Yeattine...
Roar-!
They charged ahead.
"So fast!" Fleming's pupils shrank slightly.
The Golden Behemoth is far more powerful than the ordinary Behemoth in terms of speed, strength, and other factors. In one step, they crossed a distance of over three meters, causing the ground to shake.
BRRRT-BRRRT-BRRRT!
Immediately, the ZPU-4s fired simultaneously. In an instant, hundreds of armor-piercing bullets flew.
THWUP! THWUP! THWUP!...
Most of the bullets, almost all of them, landed in front of Golden Behemoths, but they did not penetrate; instead, they remained lodged in their flesh. In a brief span of five seconds, the bodies of these Golden Behemoths were covered with bullets; they had been hit by at least a few dozen armor-piercing rounds.
But the fearsome physique of the Golden Behemoth was fully displayed. Despite being hit by so many bullets, they did not slow down. Instead, they became even more aggressive and continued to charge forward madly.
"Golden Behemoths are extremely strong in vitality. They can be seriously injured, but it's hard to kill them completely," Sebastian recalled Prokopy's words upon seeing this scene.
However, they were not undying. After running a few more steps, they could not withstand the armor-piercing bullets any longer. Their bodies were about to collapse, but they did not fall; instead, their companions behind them supported them, lifting the seriously wounded Golden Behemoths and continuing to march forward.
"What?" Fleming couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
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Rather than being supported by their companions, they continued to move forward, using the Golden Behemoths at the front as meat shields. Armor-piercing bullets struck almost all of these Golden Behemoths, but with their powerful bodies, they could not penetrate, and even with more bullets, there was no effect. Although the ZPU-4 continued to fire, it could not get around those injured Behemoths.
Seeing this, many who supported Yeattine felt relieved, as their worries were unfounded. Though Sebastian's unit firepower was terrifying, the Golden Behemoths were better, especially in their tactic of using injured Behemoths as shields. Many observers enjoyed this very much.
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In the middle of the field, as the bullets from the heavy machine guns were blocked, the Astra Militarum was not alarmed.
"Use the improved armor-piercing bullets and bring out the PTRS-41," Fleming ordered.
The improved armor-piercing, as the name implies, is an upgraded version of the ordinary armor-piercing ammunition; they are three times larger and over ten times more powerful. Additionally, they are not fired from standard firearms but from a special large-caliber heavy rifle called the PTRS-41.
This heavy rifle is the largest currently available, both in weight and size, comparable to a small mortar. The most remarkable feature is its two-meter-long barrel. After acceleration from this barrel, the speed of the improved armor-piercing bullets reaches a staggering 4,000 meters per second.
Since ordinary armor-piercing bullets could not penetrate the bodies of the Golden Behemoths, it was time to put the new armor-piercing rounds to use.
Fleming brought a total of 30 rifles to deal with the Golden Behemoths. Because the Golden Behemoths in front were used as shields, the speed of the other Behemoths slowed down, providing an excellent opportunity for the heavy rifle gunners. The armor-piercing bullets fired silently, zipping through the air like lightning.
In an instant, they reached the Golden Behemoth!
SPLAT! SPLAT! SPLAT!...
Dozens of armor-piercing rounds tore into the already wounded body of the Golden Behemoth. It was as if there were no obstructions as they penetrated straight through. The speed of the rounds did not diminish significantly and continued forward.
For the Golden Behemoth behind it, the rounds passed through once again, slowing down only slightly this time. The remaining force all fell on the next Golden Behemoth, piercing a depth of about 20 centimeters.
Simultaneously, shells from the SK L/45 flew over. For such large artillery, not much technical expertise was needed. The main purpose was to fire a high yield of shells while accuracy and precision were secondary. The shells weighed nearly half a ton and were specifically prepared for powerful but slow enemies.
On the field today, with 5,000 Golden Behemoths densely packed together, aiming was unnecessary. One shell could impact a vast group of Behemoths.
KA-BOOOM!
The first shell landed and exploded with a loud bang, blowing four Behemoths surrounding it straight out. Immediately following that...
The second shell.
The third shell.
The shells kept falling, blasting through the row of Behemoths. A Golden Behemoth was hit square in the center, splitting its body open.
"Continue!" Seeing the impressive effect of the shells, Fleming ordered. He could see that these Golden Behemoths had a stronger physique than the Flame Giants, making it impossible to kill them, but enough to inflict serious wounds.
The Astra Militarum had ample strategies and took their time to address the Golden Behemoth threat. That said, the strength of the Golden Behemoth was inferior to that of the Flame Giant. The Astra Militarum was better prepared than during the examination but had no way of knowing just how much stronger they had become.
BRRRT-BRRRT-BRRRT!
The ZPU-4 was still firing.
For the Golden Behemoths in the front, when the shells blew their shield away, the killing power of the machine guns came into play again. They targeted the row of Golden Behemoths in the back. The 30 PTRS-41s didn't require much aiming to shoot toward the group of Behemoths, with at least one round piercing through a Golden Behemoth each time.
At this moment, the Golden Behemoths were less than 1,500 meters away from the Astra Militarum's position. With their speed, it would not take long for them to charge! However, the distance of 1,500 meters remained difficult to cross.
BOOOM! WHHEEOOOOSHHH... KA-BOOOOM!
BOOM!... CHNK-CLACK!
BRRRT-BRRRT-BRRRT!
The SK L/45, PTRS-41, and ZPU-4 all fired simultaneously. One by one, the Golden Behemoths fell. Even with their impressive physique, they would not die immediately; they were severely wounded and lost their combat capability.
Roar-!
At this time, a furious roar echoed.
Behind the thousands of Golden Behemoths, three Behemoths jumped out as the planet's passage opened. These three Behemoths were even larger than the Golden Behemoths, standing over 15 meters tall, and their fur was not golden but purple. Their bodies were adorned with layers of purple crystals.
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"Amethyst Behemoths?" Seeing these three distinct Behemoths, Sebastian raised his eyebrows in recognition.
They were among the most powerful beings in history, and Yeattine had created three of them. Compared to the Golden Behemoth, the Amethyst Behemoth was extraordinarily powerful.
Sebastian speculated that if the Golden Behemoths had not been injured, Yeattine would not have revealed this trump card.
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"A new Behemoth?" Fleming observed the three immensely large Amethyst Behemoths for a few moments. With a slight raise of his eyebrows, he calmly said, "These three should be stronger than the Flame Giants!"
A scientist next to him nodded and said, "The Flame Giant's greatest ability lies in the flames on its body. I estimate these Amethyst Behemoths to be more powerful because of the purple crystals covering their bodies."
"10 PTRS-41s will deal with these Amethyst Behemoths," Fleming ordered. "For the others, continue to engage the Golden Behemoths."
The newly appeared Amethyst Behemoths possessed incredible speed, much faster than the Golden Behemoths.
THWACK!
The armor-piercing rounds impacted the Amethyst Behemoth but were blocked. They soon discovered that these amethyst crystals were expendable; after absorbing the impact, they darkened.
"When these Amethyst Crystals disappear, the Behemoth's physique will be no more powerful than that of the Golden Behemoth," a scientist analyzed.
The Amethyst Behemoths recognized that something was amiss; they immediately grabbed the seriously injured Golden Behemoths next to them and used them as shields. With their strength, they could hold the Golden Behemoths in their hands without slowing their speed too much.
"General, should we use the M115 Howitzer?" a lieutenant general inquired.
The M115 Howitzer was designed as a mobile, smaller version of the Schwerer Gustav. The Schwerer Gustav was too large and bulky to be mobile. The research team continuously improved it and invented the M115 Howitzer, which was smaller in size and could be transported by a heavy truck while still retaining significant power.
Hearing this question, a trace of disdain flickered in Fleming's eyes as he responded, "You want me to use the M115 Howitzer..."
When the M115 Howitzer was manufactured, it was intended to deal with powerful supernatural entities. Although the strength of the Amethyst Behemoths is formidable, in his opinion, they were not yet worthy of the M115 Howitzer's firepower.
"Don't worry about those Golden Behemoths. Split the ZPU-4s and transfer all the PTRS-41s and SK L/45s. Aim at those Amethyst Behemoths and blast them," Fleming ordered.
After just a few rounds of bombardment and strafing, several hundred of the 5,000 Golden Behemoths had already fallen. Even among the Golden Behemoths, fear was palpable, especially in this one-sided situation. While they were fierce, they couldn't land a single hit on the enemy. With such heavy losses, they grew fearful and couldn't help but retreat.
As the Astra Militarum targeted the Golden Behemoths with artillery fire, other heavy weapons focused on the Amethyst Behemoths.
In an instant, three seriously wounded Golden Behemoths were felled and pierced through. Bullets and shells erupted, impacting the Amethyst Behemoths. The amethyst crystals on their bodies darkened rapidly under the hail of fire.
SPLAT!
An armor-piercing round struck the Amethyst Behemoth in the middle, but it did not penetrate completely, as the Amethyst Behemoth's physique was more powerful than that of the Golden Behemoth.
SPLAT! SPLAT! SPLAT!
More improved armor-piercing and standard rounds followed in rapid succession. The deluge of firepower was overwhelming.
The Amethyst Behemoths were not ignorant; upon realizing they had been injured, they hesitated to advance. They dropped the Golden Behemoths and swiftly turned to flee.
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Seeing this, Sebastian knew that this match was over.
The onlookers outside were dumbfounded.