Chapter 1299: Chapter 1299
A massive insect swarm fluttered aimlessly over the wilderness, searching the air for lingering scent clues, but without direction or result. Meanwhile, within the grey dome, the surviving hundreds watched the wandering swarm outside with tense unease.
As time ticked away, the swarm hovering in the sky began to disperse in search of living creatures, spreading in different directions over the wilderness. However, many remained, some feeding on discarded horses and corpses along the way, while others simply rested on the ground.
In such circumstances, those inside the dome could only lower their voices and movements, waiting with utmost caution.
Without a clock, the swarm outside seemed to drag time, and even though they could rest, many dared not close their eyes.
Suddenly, some insects crawled to the edge of the dome. Although perhaps lacking intelligence, they instinctively sensed something unusual when touching the dome's edge, constantly probing and trying to penetrate it, but were blocked by a faint internal force field.
This response stirred the insects' curiosity and excitement, leading some to wiggle their antennae, emitting pheromones to call their companions, prompting more insects to gather towards this direction.
As they witnessed this scene, many people's hearts sank, some even trembling, breathing heavily.
"Hold on, stay calm, stay calm..." Several Grey Feather species whispered, continually reassuring and guiding those around them to prevent unconscious actions driven by utter despair.
Yet, even with such calmness, it could not resolve the real issue. The swarm began noticing this area, gradually piling up around the dome and outlining the hidden hemispherical space with their bodies.
This discovery attracted more of the insect swarm; they also began infiltrating from various angles, especially underground.
Seeing those insects burrowing underground, some even emerging inside the dome, several people finally couldn't withstand their panic, using various objects to attack the insects. However, the pheromones of the dead insects lured even more to burrow towards this location, and the isolated dome neared collapse.
Right then, a magnificent meteor descended from above the skies, piercing through the light and scent-blocking dome. Only when the people looked up in panic did they realize it was an Ice Crystal Longsword embedded in the ground.
Subsequently, frost ripples spread from that sword as the center, covering nearly a kilometer of land, freezing the ground as hard as steel, instantly killing the insects that had burrowed underground.
In the night sky, amidst swirling dress and long hair, a silver-grey-haired girl descended slowly. Surrounding her floated several Ice Crystal Longswords, and the strong aura of magic power radiating from her attracted the insect swarm from a dozen kilometers around.
A continuous hum resonated; the sky-black mist raced under the starry sky, rushing towards the descending silver-grey girl.
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The girl's eyes shimmered, several symbol inscriptions flashed, and then ripples expanded from her as the center. Any nearby insect swarm fluttered down like sieved grains.
Frozen insects mixed with snowflakes and frost rained down endlessly, slowly accumulating on the ground, with air becoming extremely cold.
Gazing at the countless falling snow, the survivors in the Mountain Castle tightened their garments, observing as the world turned silent once more. An unprecedented feeling emerged, discovering that even silence could spread and engulf like flames, consuming all within sight. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ N0veI.Fiɾe.net
Minutes ago, the wilderness filled with humming, running, screaming, was now eerily peaceful. No superfluous living beings, no extra sounds, just the accumulating insect corpses and snowflakes on the ground voicelessly telling the tale.
Not pleased by these dirty, grey-black snowflakes on the ground, the girl waved her hand again. An invisible wind began to blow gently, the ice-locked ground melting away, and the frost and snowflakes previously accumulated disappeared like illusions.
Then, all those scattered, lightweight insect corpses were swept into the air. As everyone worried if they would reanimate, flames ignited in the night sky, spreading rapidly so that the entire night shone as bright as day.
Speaking of which, her authority, applied in battle and destruction, wasn't as convenient as her sister's.
Unfurling the transparent cicada wings behind her, the girl descended slowly. At this moment, the people of Shilin Mountain Castle regarded her as some mythical figure, prostrating on the ground in awe and fear.
An invisible force field expanded, and even just by passing by, those present could feel the lingering coldness, awakening and calming the mind.
Onsite, the only one standing, not prostrating, was Ores. She joyfully watched Tilan approach, stepping forward to embrace her good friend.
Gently brushing the long hair behind Ores, Hexia felt at ease, then turned to inquire about the specifics of the Grey Feather species' experience and situation.
"So, the entire Shilin Mountain Castle area is destroyed now?" Hexia felt some regret and loss, as she hadn't had the chance to truly understand many of the newborn races before they disappeared.
"Yes, we plan to migrate westward, where there are vast rivers and numerous settlements."
"I heard that place is ruled by the Wolf Blood Species. Do you think the Wolf Blood Queen will allow you to go there?" Hexia asked, curious.