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.

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."