Chapter 587

In the Beiguan Lake and Marsh region, surrounded by two mountains, lies a flat expanse stretching out right beside the marshes just beyond the strategic pass. With its relatively stable and gentle Spirit Veins, this area was once a thriving habitat where large numbers of aquatic demonic beasts and mountain-dwelling monsters bred and rested. Ever since the reclamation war forty-two years ago, most of the dangerous, large-scale aquatic demonic beasts in the lakes and marshes had been exterminated. However, an attempt to conquer the mountain demonic beasts failed when the expedition was surrounded and besieged by surrounding swarms of demonic beasts. This disaster led to the complete destruction of the settlements around the lake and marshes, while the cluster of fortresses in the wild was reduced to a newly born nest for demonic monsters. Decades had passed. Although the number of aquatic demonic beasts remained low, they were beginning to recover. On the other hand, the area surrounding the strategic pass welcomed a large influx of dangerous elements from the Wilderness. Step by step, they seized a portion of the local land from the clutches of the demonic beasts. Though exceptionally dangerous, this life was hardly any more difficult than surviving under the wanted lists of the Monitored Celestial Bureau and other Wilderness factions.