As fortresses gradually replaced villages and towns, the people here had grown to prize strength so they could stand alongside the soldiers defending their homes. Even children on the roadside carried hidden weapons. Nearly everyone was ready to fight.
It felt completely different.
"Life is harsher here, but the races are more united. You hardly see the kind of pointless scheming that goes on every day in the Imperial Capital. With survival at stake, everyone understands that no one can make it alone, or with just a handful of people. Only by joining forces and bringing together everyone who can fight can they withstand the tireless attacks of the Fallen Demon Beasts from the Beast Abyss."
Anm Fortress was the largest military stronghold on this route near the Beast Abyss Frontline. It held the bulk of the military forces, along with centers for research and trade. Anyone with ability who was willing to work hard could find a place here.
Farther ahead lay numerous small fortresses scattered across the land. Their main purpose was to intercept roaming Fallen Demon Beasts and gather resources that would help humans and the other races grow stronger. Together, these fortresses formed another defensive line, creating a place where people could survive beyond the Beast Abyss Frontline and outside the Endless Wall.
The Teleportation Array went no farther. Jelous brought Ye Chuqi to a stop here, and after a brief rest and a chance to replenish their supplies, they would have to rely on Riding Beasts for the rest of the journey.
"I like it here," Ye Chuqi said with a smile in her voice.
Chapter 122: Beast Abyss Frontline 02: Endless Wall
Anm Fortress was the closest major fortress to the Endless Wall, but even in a straight line, it was still a month's