hotmtlnovel Chapter 342 Verdant Peak: 100% Revitalized
Chapter 342 Verdant Peak: 100% Revitalized
The night had fallen, casting a peaceful silence over the marshlands that had been full of chaos only hours earlier. Sanctuary warriors, who had battled relentlessly through waves of marsh monsters, finally let exhaustion overtake them. They were spent, their energy reserves depleted after the seemingly endless combat. When Canna reappeared at the battlefield, he was met with nothing but the sight of monster corpses strewn across the ground in all directions. It was a surreal contrast to the once untamable, dangerous marsh that he had known.
His people had done a thorough job. The marsh, once alive with the eerie sounds of creatures lurking in its depths, was now unnervingly still. Not a single threat remained standing. For the first time, Canna could observe the stillness of the marsh without the background noise of monsters lurking, howling, or scurrying. It was as if the land itself had taken a breath, basking in the temporary peace.@@@@
His warriors had collected countless mana cores from their hunt, each a treasure for those needing to rank up their abilities. Those cores, rich with condensed mana, would provide them the strength to push past their limits. Some of the sanctuary warriors would ascend to new levels of power thanks to the day's battle.
As Canna stood surveying the scene, his thoughts drifted to the recent clash with the empire. Whether he liked it or not, he had made an enemy of them. The Empire of Talan wasn't likely to forgive the deaths of their people, even if it had all been a coincidence. A part of him had no desire to wage war with them, but reality suggested they would seek retaliation soon enough. Still, he couldn't dwell on it. He couldn't afford to be bogged down by politics right now.
Without another word, Canna transformed into his lightning form, a bright streak of energy that cracked through the air. He bolted away from the marshlands, without any particular destination in mind. He just needed distance. Needed to clear his head.
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For all the grandeur of Valra's work, there was something missing—life. Unlike Arborath, whose domain was filled with flourishing ecosystems, Valra's mountains and valleys were barren. She had no interest in creating life to inhabit her domain. She was content with the stillness of her mountains and the peace that came with knowing she had a place to sleep undisturbed.
Despite the absence of life, the people of the sanctuary were astounded. They marveled at how much the land had expanded and rejoiced in the new possibilities it offered. The once-vast Verdant Peaks had nearly doubled in size, now boasting over 31 million square kilometers of mountainous terrain, second only to the Amazon area of the sanctuary.
Valra, too, seemed pleased. For her, the greatest gift of all was the chance to sleep in peace, surrounded by mountains she had crafted with her own power, knowing that her young were safe within the sanctuary. It was everything she had wanted, and more.
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As Canna stood atop one of the newly formed mountains, gazing out over the vast landscape that stretched as far as the eye could see, he couldn't help but feel a surge of pride and excitement. The sanctuary had grown again, stronger and more impressive than ever. There was still much to do, and many more lands to cultivate, but the possibilities felt endless.
The next phase of his plan was already forming in his mind—the Azure. It was time to focus on creating the sanctuary's sea, a vast body of water that would complement the land. It would be another massive undertaking, but if Valra had proven anything, it was that the sanctuary's potential was limitless.
Excitement buzzed through him as he thought of what lay ahead. The sanctuary was evolving, expanding, and becoming an unstoppable force. And Canna couldn't wait to see what the future held.
With a smile tugging at the corner of his lips, he looked out across the Verdant Peaks one last time before descending the mountain, ready to embark on the next phase of his journey. The future was bright, and the sanctuary was only just beginning.