NOVEL NEXT Chapter 295: The Enemy Seems A Bit Mysterious This Time
The sky over Fortress No. 6 darkened further, an oppressive stillness hanging in the air like the calm before a storm. All military teleportation formations were fully active, with waves of people rushing in and out. Those arriving at Fortress No. 6 were all level 40 to 59 class users.
Military orders were absolute, and everyone moved with precision. This time, the orders were of the highest level—level 1 military orders issued from Fortress No. 1’s headquarters. No one dared to ignore them.
Dozens of teleportation formations worked in unison, operating with incredible efficiency. Across the nine fortresses, over 600 teleportation formations were sending and receiving troops every second.
Lin Moyu stepped out of the teleportation formation, only to be met by urgent shouts.
“Quick! Get into the teleportation formation! Move out of the way—don’t block others!”
The area was far more crowded than Fortress No. 1, and everyone present was a level 40 high-level class user or above. Lin Moyu stood out, a low-level user in a sea of elites.
As Lin Moyu stepped out of the teleportation formation, a level 50 soldier quickly blocked his path, "You're in the wrong place. Go back to Fortresses No. 1 to No. 5. This is a high-level battlefield. You’ll get yourself killed."
Lin Moyu calmly pointed to the military badge on his shoulder, “Thanks, but I’ll be fine.”
The soldier’s eyes widened at the military badge, and he immediately straightened up, saluting. “Sir!”
The soldier, only an eight-star lieutenant, quickly recognized Lin Moyu’s rank as a one-star colonel and addressed him respectfully.
Lin Moyu returned the salute, “Carry on. I’m heading to the outwall.”
“Yes, Sir.”
The soldier dared not stop him again. Military discipline was strict, and he had to follow orders.
The sky over Fortress No. 6 was even more foreboding. Through the transparent shield, the sky appeared pitch-black, nearly devoid of light, as though night had fallen. Normally, the fortress relied on numerous devices for illumination, but now, the light from the shield bathed the entire fortress and the land extending 10 kilometers beyond.
People hurried to and fro, their faces tense—a familiar sight before any major battle.
At the center of the fortress, the massive Demon Watcher Eye had ceased its usual rotation, now fixed on the direction from which the enemy was expected to approach. The Demon Watcher Eye at Fortress No. 6 was far larger than the one at Fortress No. 1.
"According to Teacher, the Demon Watcher Eye can scan up to 10,000 kilometers, providing early warnings that give us crucial time to prepare for battle."
Bai Yiyuan had once explained the function of the Demon Watcher Eye to Lin Moyu. Its primary role was to monitor enemy movements, and even invisible foes couldn’t escape its gaze. It was one of the greatest masterpieces crafted by human Alchemists.
Standing on the command platform below the Demon Watcher Eye was a Legion Overlord in full military uniform. The Legion Overlord class was a legendary class and exceedingly rare. Yet, with the Shenxia Empire’s vast population, a few individuals inevitably awakened this class. Only a handful of Legion Overlords were required to sustain the human race’s war efforts—each of the nine fortresses needed just one.
The Legion Overlord at Fortress No. 6 wasn’t Ni Xiong, whom Lin Moyu had met at Fortress No. 1, though he bore a strong resemblance. This man was likely from the Ni Family as well, renowned for producing Legion Overlords. In fact, outside the Ni Family, no one else had ever been recorded as awakening this class.
His presence was even more formidable than Ni Xiong’s, suggesting that he was at a higher level. Lin Moyu caught a glimpse of his military badge—three-star colonel, outranking him.
When Lin Moyu glanced at the man, he noticed the Legion Overlord also looking back at him. The man seemed briefly surprised by Lin Moyu’s level but, upon noticing his one-star colonel badge, nodded in acknowledgment. In the military, rank took precedence over level.
Lin Moyu nodded back before turning his attention to the outwall. Although the other was a three-star colonel, but the difference in their status was minimal.
Reaching the outer wall, Lin Moyu gazed into the same direction as the Demon Watcher Eye. The darkness beyond was impenetrable to his eyes, but the Demon Watcher Eye had clearly detected something. A level 1 military order wouldn’t have been issued without reason. For all he knew, Fortress No. 1 might already be locked in combat.
Just then, a man approached the Legion Overlord, “Ni Jun, I’m here. Do you know which Demon King’s troops are coming?”
The speaker, a one-star colonel, stood alongside Ni Jun on the command platform, indicating his status. Lin Moyu recognized him instantly—it was Zhang Qian, the Formation Great Master who had overseen his class awakening.
Back then, Zhang Qian had been level 52, but he had since risen to level 53.
The two men appeared well-acquainted. Ni Jun, still gazing into the distance, replied, "The battle is about to begin, but we have no details on the enemy yet."
"The enemy seems a bit mysterious this time. But it doesn't matter. I've taken control of the fortress's formations. You can rest assured." Zhang Qian said solemnly. Despite his relatively low level, as a Formation Great Master, Zhang Qian wielded tremendous power on the battlefield. Confident in the Fortress No. 6’s formations, which were set up over the years, he believed they could heavily influence the outcome of the battle.
After gazing outside for a while, Ni Jun shifted his focus back to the outwall. Class users of various types moved swiftly, forming parties and assuming strategic positions with remarkable coordination. Troops began taking defensive stances along the outwall in an orderly manner.
Outside the ranks, one figure stood alone—Lin Moyu. He stood calmly, unfazed by the surrounding tension. Moreover, at level 35, he stood out even more among the higher-level troops preparing for battle.
"What are you looking at?" Zhang Qian followed Ni Jun's gaze and spotted Lin Moyu. His eyes widened in surprise, "It’s him."
"Do you know him, Old Zhang?" Ni Jun asked curiously.
Zhang Qian nodded, "I’ve met him once. I presided over his class awakening ceremony. I never expected he’d reach level 35 in just a few months. His leveling speed is extraordinary. But what’s he doing here at level 35? This battlefield could easily claim his life."
Zhang Qian vividly remembered Lin Moyu's unique class and the fragile skeleton companion, leaving a lasting impression.
Ni Jun was taken aback, "He just awakened his class a few months ago? That means he’s one of this year’s new class users. He’s only 18?"
Zhang Qian confirmed with a nod, "Yes, and he’s also this year's imperial top scorer."
Ni Jun chuckled, "Top scorer, huh? Impressive indeed. Old Zhang, check out his military rank."
Zhang Qian glanced at Lin Moyu and was startled to see the one-star colonel badge on his shoulder, and he couldn't help but let out a strange cry, "A one-star colonel? How is that possible?"
Ni Jun grinned, "Surprised? I was too. A level 35 one-star colonel is unheard of."
Zhang Qian was stunned, struggling to imagine how Lin Moyu had advanced so rapidly in both level and military rank. He speculated that Lin Moyu must have been grinding in the Abyssal World, slaughtering Demons day and night. Otherwise, how could he possibly rise so fast? Zhang Qian himself had taken many years to earn the military rank of one-star colonel.
After a long pause, Zhang Qian could only mutter, "A miracle."
Ni Jun suddenly recalled something, "I remember hearing about the youngest lieutenant in human history during a recent battle. That must have been him."
Though Ni Jun hadn’t been present for the events at Fortress No. 1, but he had still heard some things.
Filled with curiosity, Zhang Qian said, "I can’t wait to see what surprises he’ll bring in this battle."
Ni Jun nodded in agreement, "Hopefully, it’s a big one."
Meanwhile, the troops on the outwall had finished their preparations. Ni Jun softly issued a command, "Activate legion mode. Everyone, join the legion!"
As the commander in this battle, Ni Jun naturally assumed the role of legion commander, with Zhang Qian as vice-legion commander. The legion was massive, far larger than the one Lin Moyu had seen at Fortress No. 1.
Each team consisted of six to twelve members, though some fought solo, much like Lin Moyu.
Lin Moyu quickly checked the information of the legion commander and vice-legion commander.
[Legion commander: Ni Jun, level 63, Legion Overlord]
[Vice-legion commander: Zhang Qian, level 53, Formation Great Master]
When Lin Moyu saw Zhang Qian's name, he was taken aback. He recalled him as the man who had overseen his class awakening ceremony in Xihai City. Zhang Qian, catching his eye, smiled and nodded in greeting.
Ni Jun's powerful voice echoed across the fortress, rallying the troops.
"The legion has been formed, with me as the legion commander. Military merit will be pooled and distributed after the battle, based on contribution."
"You are all now teammates. Your skills won’t harm one another, so unleash them freely."
"And remember, anyone who abandons their post during battle will be punished afterward."