Ch. 861Tears of a Man
Key Plot Points and Events
- Meng Chao returns to the Ten Thousand People Canteen to find Long Feijun, the leader of the Crimson Dragon Army's young and middle-aged officers, being celebrated with excessive drinking.
- Meng Chao rescues Long Feijun from the drinking session and takes him to the confluence of the Crimson Dragon River and the Tiger's Fury River.
- Long Feijun, overcome with emotion, kneels before three small mounds, resembling graves, and pays tribute to his fallen comrades, crying out their names.
- Meng Chao and Long Feijun sit on a mountain cliff behind the river, and Long Feijun shares the history of the Crimson Dragon Army with Meng Chao.
Character Developments
- Long Feijun: Despite his tough exterior, Long Feijun is deeply emotional and nostalgic. He's a leader who cares deeply for his comrades and the history of the Crimson Dragon Army.
- Meng Chao: Meng Chao demonstrates his maturity and understanding by allowing Long Feijun to vent his emotions and by showing interest in the history of the Crimson Dragon Army.
Significant Themes
- Unity and Sacrifice: The history of the Crimson Dragon Army is marked by unity and sacrifice, with soldiers giving their lives for the protection of Dragon City and its citizens.
- Resilience and Order: Despite the chaos and suffering of the bloody era, humans strive to restore order to ensure their survival against the threats from Another World.
Character Interactions
- Meng Chao and Long Feijun: The two share a moment of camaraderie and mutual respect, with Meng Chao showing understanding and support for Long Feijun's emotional outburst, and Long Feijun sharing sensitive and emotional history with Meng Chao.
- Long Feijun and his fallen comrades: Long Feijun's emotional tribute to his fallen comrades highlights his deep respect and love for them, and his willingness to honor their sacrifices.