Rise of the White Dragon

Chapter 449: The Echo of War and the Peace of Colors

As twilight spread, an unusual night announced itself, bringing back memories of the apocalypse's onset and the emergence of the first frenetic beings. The once vibrant city streets now resonated with the sounds of combat, transforming a haven of tranquility into a stage of war against an invasion of frenetic mutant insects.

Before the frenetic mutant insects could completely devastate the city, Luan Dimas and his wife, Ingrid Anjos, entered the scene, bringing strength and renewing hope. Luan used his ability to manipulate rain to weaken the insects and alleviate the survivors' injuries, while Ingrid annihilated the enemies with her blood scythe.

With the arrival of combat helicopters, armed with special weapons and ammunition, the combat gained a new level of intensity. These firearms pierced the insects' defenses, intensifying the cries of the wounded monsters in the fight.

"A united people will never be defeated..."

What started as a simple war cry among the cultivators quickly spread, becoming a powerful chorus.

"A united people will never be defeated!"

The shouts of the cultivators, joined by those of the population watching the battle, formed an imposing choir that echoed through the skies.

Ingrid, observing the scene, felt somewhat confused by the reaction, but realized it could be the synergy of the moment. A wave of excitement ran through her, intensifying her aggression in the fight. She began to control three blood scythes simultaneously, spinning them through the skies like angels of death, fiercely and bloodily slaughtering the insects.

Meanwhile, Luan, who was providing support in combat, murmured: "Cloud Coffin."

Instantly, clouds began to envelop a large group of frenetic insects, closing into a sphere that quickly stained with blood of various colors, dominated by green.

When the sphere shrank to the size of a hot air balloon, Luan drew it towards himself, wrapping it in a layer of green leaves, and then stored it in his storage ring.

"Luan, why did you do that?" Ingrid inquired, driven by curiosity.

In the face of Luan's action, there were no adverse reactions, not even from the army members in the combat helicopters. There's an old saying, "to each, his spoils," and this was a common practice in times of war – each warrior had the right to the spoils they conquered.

Luan, without looking away, replied, "Among the insects we captured, there was a special mutant..."

"Ohhh..." Ingrid reacted, slightly surprised.

Although her reaction was contained, she understood the significance of Luan's action. If it was something he himself wanted to capture, it certainly must be more meaningful than it seemed.

In the face of Luan's action, there were no adverse reactions, not even from the army members in the combat helicopters. There's an old saying, "to each, his spoils," and this was a common practice in times of war – each warrior had the right to the spoils they conquered.

"Kiiiiiiih!"

The shrill cries of the mutant insects being eliminated increased in volume. The helicopter shots became more precise, a precision facilitated by the fact that Luan was controlling the situation. Before any mutant insect above the Third Order could threaten the helicopters, Luan intervened promptly.

To say that Luan had total control of the battlefield was no exaggeration.

However, this also restricted him in a way. By focusing primarily on providing support, he was less directly involved in the attacks.

"Leave the insect slaughter to me!" Ingrid said, brimming with confidence.

She seemed to understand that, at that moment, Luan's priority was to ensure the safety of the people rather than completely eradicating the threat.

Seriously, she believed that if Luan wanted, he could have annihilated all the insects as soon as he arrived. The fact that he hadn't done so meant a lot. One of the reasons, she suspected, was that Luan wanted people to strengthen themselves during the crisis, learning to defend themselves even in his absence.

Naturally, when he finished creating other 'Chaos Labyrinths' (dungeons), the pressure on those capable of combat would significantly decrease.

"Ok, I'll leave that to you," Luan replied.

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Luan, along with Lenore and Nora, reached their destination in the South after teleporting. They found themselves in a vibrant and lively city, immersed in a peculiar festive event. The city was celebrating, the streets were filled with people dressed in colorful attire, and there were couples kissing here and there, immersed in the festive atmosphere.

"It's still daytime here," observed Lenore. "And it looks like we've arrived right in the middle of a celebration."

Nora, recognizing the festival, commented: "It's the Day of Celestial Colors. It's a unique celebration of this region, where people give thanks for the beauty and diversity of the world by painting each other with colorful paints. It's a symbol of unity and joy." She looked around, enchanted by the vibrant energy and the colorfulness of the party. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Uh, have you been here before?" Luan asked, looking curiously at Nora.

"Yes, I have," replied Nora. "A few years ago, while searching for clues about you, I ended up finding this city during the celebration."

Luan felt a bit guilty upon hearing this. Although being betrayed by someone he trusted wasn't exactly his fault, and he couldn't avoid the years of absence, it didn't lessen the concern and pain Nora must have felt during that time.

Holding her hand, he said: "Now I'm here."

"Yes, and it was our daughter who found you," smiled Nora.

"That's true," agreed Luan.

Lenore, noticing a 'strawberry aura' forming around her parents, made a sound with her tongue, subtly expressing her displeasure, and soon announced: "I'm going to take a walk. We're not leaving yet, right?"

"Of course, feel free~," responded Nora, with a soft and warm tone of voice.

Lenore, seizing the opportunity to explore on her own, drifted away from her parents, immersing herself in the effervescence of the festival. The streets were filled with people celebrating, the music and laughter created a contagious atmosphere. As she walked, she observed fascinated by the various activities and local traditions unfolding around her, absorbing the culture and joy of the Day of Celestial Colors.

Meanwhile, Luan and Nora enjoyed a quiet moment together, watching the movement of the party. There was a feeling of peace and contentment between them, a silent appreciation for the simple fact of being together again and, officially as a couple.

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