Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1078 - 429: Miscellaneous Genes_2

"So this is how it is?" Liang Yuan felt a rush of surprise at once.

It made sense now why, in his clashes with the Genetic Species specialists from the Earth Mother Sect, he had sensed such a massive difference in their abilities.

The Earth Mother Sect specialist who had battled He Jun before was nearly on par with him, and Liang Yuan had even thought their Main Attribute wasn't any weaker than his.

"Are they willing?" Liang Yuan found himself pondering.

Who, after laboring so hard to push their Main Attribute past 45 Points, would agree to such a forced advancement?

If it were him in that position, Liang Yuan would refuse outright.

Qiu Gongrong let out a cold laugh: "Those folks have been thoroughly indoctrinated; of course they'd go along with it."

"The key detail is that genetic information transfer only kicks in once the Main Attribute hits 50 Points."

"If the Earth Mother Sect keeps that secret under wraps, how could regular devotees ever find out?"

"Hmph, if you hadn't crossed paths with me, you'd likely be in the dark about all this too," Qiu Gongrong scoffed.

Liang Yuan gave a nod. True enough, without running into Qiu Gongrong that day, even if he'd rounded up every member of the Earth Mother Sect and the Ice Armor Warriors, he wouldn't have pried out this crucial knowledge.

"So, by your account, the leaders of the Three Great Sects and the military are all aware, aren't they?"

"Naturally they're aware, and they deliberately suppress the news to keep it from everyday Superpower Users."

"The scariest force in the world is holding all the information to yourself."

"These groups are desperate to grow fast and won't let their members take the time to max out their superpowers before hitting that 50 Point mark in their Main Attribute."

"Usually, they push them to advance right after touching 45 Points."

"And there are even harsher methods."

Liang Yuan had to ask: "Harsher methods?"

By now, the pair had reached the icy layer that Liang Yuan had dug out earlier, where some Blood Ice still lingered untouched by him.

Qiu Gongrong gazed at the deep hole carved out and marveled: "Just how much Blood Ice did you haul away?"

Liang Yuan grinned silently and simply replied, "Give me two minutes, and I'll clear out every bit of what's left here."

With that, Liang Yuan swiftly started adding the Blood Ice to his inventory.

Not one to stand around, Qiu Gongrong drew his Resonating Hammer and pitched in to assist.

While doing so, he explained: "The harsher approach involves compelling Superpower Users whose Main Attributes surpass 45 Points to ingest Genetic Species of mismatched attributes, compelling a shift in their power types."

"What?"

Liang Yuan's shock was so intense that he whipped around to stare at Qiu Gongrong.

"Is it possible to take in Genetic Species when the attributes clash?"

Qiu Gongrong affirmed with a nod: "Sure, it's doable, but it's basically a gamble with death, with success rates near zero."

"Should it somehow work, that Superpower User's abilities would pale in comparison to typical Genetic Species masters."

"By forcing the breakthrough with an incompatible Genetic Species, even though the Main Attribute shatters the 50 Point limit, the influx of foreign genes sparks internal chaos between the powers, slashing their strength severely and often resulting in a fatal end."

The thought of the Genetic Species expert called Chen Zheming, whom he'd faced in the Brain Lake, flashed through Liang Yuan's mind.

Back then, during their fight, Liang Yuan had noted that despite the foe surpassing 50 Points in attribute, his superpower techniques were basic and lacked any powerful strikes.

Given that Earth Mother Sect Genetic Species probably tied to Earth Attributes, how could a Water Attribute Genetic Species expert exist?

Was it possible this guy was one of the cases Qiu Gongrong mentioned?

Qiu Gongrong continued: "Now you see why the Floating Island in Mist City, crowded as it is, only boasts two Genetic Species experts?"

A realization struck Liang Yuan, and he said: "You're telling me that the Fog City Master only possesses an Ice Attribute Genetic Species, limiting him to training Ice Attribute specialists?"

"Hehe, exactly, though Chang Yuntao isn't as brutal as the Three Great Sects or the military in making other Superpower Users swallow Ice Attribute Genetic Species to mass-produce experts."

"Observe his Ice Armor Soldier Legion; its leaders are almost all Ice Attribute Superpower Users."

"Anyone else, no matter their potential, gets stuck waiting within the city walls."

"Heh, I was clueless about these twists at first, but when I sneaked into the Floating Island Giant Corpse crew, my Main Attribute unexpectedly hit 50 Points and triggered the genetic info transfer, finally revealing the truth."

As Liang Yuan regarded Qiu Gongrong once more, a wave of respect and thanks washed over him.

This elder was truly a tough nut.

To achieve a breakthrough, he'd infiltrated the ice mining squad, braved the depths, and held out until he became a 50 Point Main Attribute powerhouse.

That's when the genetic information flowed in, enlightening him on these matters.

Liang Yuan inquired abruptly: "So why are you digging Blood Ice these days? You're a Spirit Ability User; even refined into Ice Attribute Genetic Species, you couldn't use it yourself, could you?"

Qiu Gongrong burst into a grin: "I can't use it, but trading it is an option."

"That colossal corpse hovering over the world can't be unique; the pyramid scheme leader Ma Rui mentioned that the Three Great Sects rose by securing Floating Island Giant Corpses as their foundation."

"Floating Island Giant Corpses harbor not just plenty of Genetic Species Level Mutant Beasts, but also blood-congealed crystals throughout their forms."

"All those crystals can be turned into Genetic Species, so they never run short on them—it's the personnel they crave!"

"What they desperately need are Superpower Users capable of exceeding 45 Points in their attributes!"

"That's why loads of Genetic Species get quietly shipped out from Guangfu for exchanges."

"Ma Rui shared with me that Guangfu District stands as Linjiang City's prime hub for superpower growth."

"It's the destiny awaiting Linjiang City's Superpower Users!"

Though Liang Yuan stayed silent, his thoughts echoed agreement with Qiu Gongrong's points.

Based on what he'd learned so far, Guangfu District's superpower progress outshone every other zone.

His initial encounters with Guangfu folks and Three Great Sect members had left him stunned repeatedly by their superpower techniques.

From Rune Arrays to Genetic Species and beyond in superpower uses.

Each one offered him new revelations.

It resembled Li Hongzhang's awe upon entering a modern American city for the first time.

Yangshan's growth paled drastically against Guangfu's.

And the root wasn't solely Guangfu's elevated land avoiding instant flooding, granting them leeway to nurture superpowers.

Before the massive flood, Guangfu District had been a famed tech hub.

It hosted countless company factories, with migrant laborers forming almost ten percent of Linjiang City's residents.

Even amid doomsday, a dense population proves advantageous.

All those factories ensure intact manufacturing gear and supply lines.

Plus, the Guangfu Military District's support bolsters the area, making its swift rise astonishing yet predictable.

On the flip side, Yangshan's New District only boomed in the last couple of years. Beyond poor access, its populace remains sparse.

The great flood hit, and its low elevation curse fully manifested, drowning it in calamity within the opening month.

Add the pervasive superpower energy disrupting the atmosphere, rendering modern tools like radios and internet useless.

Yangshan ended up cut off entirely; survivors couldn't even exit structures, much less explore superpowers.

Thus, Yangshan's delay is forgivable.

Liang Yuan figured it extended beyond Yangshan; low-lying spots everywhere likely faced the same.

Higher ground probably meant more chances to advance.

"Our nation's northwest holds the loftiest terrain; I wonder about their progress up there."

Liang Yuan suddenly sensed the world's evolution racing ahead at breakneck speed.

Yet, without any info channels, he remained blind to conditions elsewhere.