Sanctuary: Safe Haven-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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Over the next three weeks, big changes unfolded in the sanctuary.

The Earth Drake, as Canna had predicted, awoke only a few days after their encounter. Valra, as she introduced herself, had been searching for Canna the moment she regained consciousness. Her first act was to formally solidify the pact they’d made. Valra, now fully aware of the sanctuary’s powerful inhabitants, pledged her loyalty to Canna in exchange for safety and a home for her young. She also agreed to use her earth-shaping powers to revitalize the barren land.

Valra’s young, now having settled in the sanctuary, had even made a few unexpected friends. The Blossom Shells, massive, gentle turtles that wandered aimlessly around the sanctuary, had unknowingly wandered into the Earth Drake’s territory. But Valra’s protective instincts didn’t flare up—she found no threat in the creatures whose sole purpose seemed to be munching on grass. They were harmless, and in a way, their presence made her feel even more at ease.

For Valra, it wasn’t the act of creating life in her domain that excited her. Instead, Valra took pride in crafting the land itself. And so, true to her promise, she merged her domain with Canna’s sanctuary, expanding the Verdant Peaks in a dramatic fashion.

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The day Valra reshaped the land was unforgettable.

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It began with a deep rumble that vibrated through the earth, followed by the sound of mountains being born. Massive tremors shook the sanctuary as the earth itself split apart and reformed. Mountains sprang from the ground—small at first, but they kept growing. Valleys formed, ridges appeared, and the landscape shifted as though molded by invisible hands. A thousand mountains arose, each towering over the last, forming a range that dwarfed anything that had existed in the Verdant Peaks before.

The transformation was nothing short of awe-inspiring. At the heart of it all, three colossal mountains soared into the sky, each one larger than Mount Everest, their jagged peaks piercing the heavens. Surrounding these titans were smaller, jagged mountains, hills, and deep valleys, creating a landscape unlike any the sanctuary had ever seen. New minerals glittered within the rock formations, valuable resources waiting to be discovered.

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.