Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1093 - 440: Ice Star Chain

In the luxurious top-floor suite of Villa No. 7.

Liang Yuan's eyebrows were tightly knit.

Right now, he occupied the living room, encircled by numerous ice crystals that formed a nebula-like pattern.

This was the ability he acquired from that ice rune bone—Ice Star Chain!

Notably, this Ice Star Chain ranked as a Green Quality ability.

The technique proved highly versatile, integrating offense, restraint, and protection into one cohesive form.

For offensive purposes, the Ice Star Chain launched forth like a bolt, guided by Liang Yuan’s Spiritual Power.

Against foes with strong defenses, it could instead coil around them to immobilize the target.

In protective form, it shifted into looping chains that orbited the body, darting about to create a solid barrier of frozen locks against incoming threats.

Among all of Liang Yuan’s techniques, this one stood out as particularly potent.

Yet, the cause of Liang Yuan’s knitted brows wasn’t any weakness in the skill itself.

Rather, he had imagined that should the Hundred-Change Gene replicate this icy attribute power, it could draw out the ice attribute gene from Blood Ice.

But then Liang Yuan hit upon a crucial issue: while he could extract the ice attribute gene this way, even form the ice attribute genetic species.

Doing so, though, would flood his body with abundant ice attribute genes.

To his Hundred-Change Gene, wouldn’t those extra ice genes act like unwanted impurities?

As those ice genes grew more dominant, might they dilute the dominance of his Hundred-Change Gene within him?

Such an outcome was certain and unavoidable.

This realization caused Liang Yuan to furrow his brows even deeper; he now saw major flaws in this path.

"My research path has flaws; my core powers stem from the Hundred-Change Gene, which forms my very base."

"Thus, my focus must be on steadily increasing the density and wholeness of the Hundred-Change Gene."

"Other gene types should merely act as a reference collection, drawn upon instantly as required during shifts in my Hundred-Change Demon Ape Gene."

Liang Yuan pondered quietly, his insight sharpening over time.

His mind raced onward, abruptly broadening: "In that case, what if I form the genetic species without fully integrating it?"

"After formation, I could first mimic and alter it using the Hundred-Change Demon Ape Genetic Species, supplanting the newly formed one, then eject the formed genetic species from my body, thus dodging the uptake of the ice attribute genetic species."

"Moreover, if the Hundred-Change Demon Ape Genetic Species can supplant the ice attribute genetic species, does that allow ongoing simulation of the ice attribute Genetic Map?"

At this thought, Liang Yuan’s pulse quickened just a bit.

The deeper he delved, the more viable this approach appeared.

The Hundred-Change Gene granted him the capacity to emulate diverse genes, yet it required a foundation.

Namely, the Hundred-Change Gene demanded a repository of samples.

Similar to his initial awakening, where deploying skills of different attributes necessitated first absorbing those attribute’s Skill Runes.

With the rune in hand, the Hundred-Change Gene could then replicate that rune’s energy, enabling the related Rune Ability.

Liang Yuan viewed this as the mechanism of gathering samples.

In essence, he had to secure samples across various attributes for the Hundred-Change Gene to emulate.

Without them, proactive transformation remained impossible.

Applying this to genetic species followed the same principle.

The Hundred-Change Demon Ape Genetic Species likely needed to grasp the formation process of other genetic species to emulate their Genetic Maps.

Still, this posed a challenge for Liang Yuan, since genetic species differed from commonplace rune bones.

Acquiring genetic species proved difficult; his current success came from fortune in harvesting plentiful ice attribute Blood Ice from the Floating Island Giant Corpse.

That allowed extraction of the ice attribute genetic species.

Genetic species of alternative attributes, however, weren’t so readily available.

"Hold on, that might not hold true; the Guangfu Three Great Sects possess genetic species of other attributes, offering me chances to obtain different varieties."

"Even further, I could leverage the system to swap Points directly for genetic species of other attributes."

Liang Yuan swiftly devised two ways to address this hurdle.

"That said, system-exchanged genetic species appear to miss out on genetic inheritance details."

Liang Yuan creased his forehead again, meaning his optimal strategy involved bartering with external groups for other attribute genetic species.

One more aspect: even genetic species sharing the same attribute might yield varying Genetic Maps.

For instance, those refined from Blood Ice manifested distinct powers in Master of Fog City versus individuals like He Jun and Ji Liang.

Liang Yuan understood these variances tied to each person’s starting superpower.

The essence of that superpower ultimately shaped the Genetic Map it inscribed.

Naturally, the attribute alignment of genetic species remained consistent.

It resembled seeds for genetic species, though the resulting tree type hinged on the original superpower.

"Knock knock knock..."

As Liang Yuan immersed himself in reflection, knocks echoed from the entrance.

Liang Yuan returned to the present, and with a gesture, the encircling Ice Star Chain melted into gleaming mist before vanishing entirely.

"What is it?"

He inquired offhandedly.

From beyond the door rang Han Xiangman’s delighted tone: "We’ve reached Yangshan."

Hearing that, Liang Yuan rose promptly and, with another motion, used Telekinesis to swing the room door wide.

Han Xiangman waited there, her face alight with happiness and wide grins.

Liang Yuan strode out swiftly and gazed at the downpour outside.

Amid the heavy rains, fog veiled the forefront, while the vast watery expanse floated debris like wooden boards, plastic scraps, and foam bits.

Underneath the surface, subtle outlines of drowned structures lingered.

Across the hazy skyline, three islands emerged for Liang Yuan, positioned snugly in a row.

Observing these islands, few could guess they were once lofty mountain summits?

A grin surfaced in Liang Yuan’s eyes as he remarked, "At last, we’re home."

Han Xiangman grinned back and replied, "Yes, though our outing felt brief, it’s as if we’ve been gone forever."

Liang Yuan chuckled and noted, "Our rush to reunite with everyone makes every moment drag on."

Han Xiangman agreed with a nod, "Absence for a day feels like years apart; the yearning stretches time endlessly."

"I’m curious if the sight of this superyacht will leave everyone utterly astonished."

That prompted Liang Yuan to chuckle as well. The vessel’s capabilities were outstanding, ideal for extended voyages.

Nevertheless, substantial repairs awaited the yacht first.

As the yacht drew nearer, Liang Yuan noticed the harbor linking Yangshan and Meishan teeming with figures.

Within the throng stood Zhao Kai, Huang Han, and Tu Long, all recognizable allies.

They appeared vigilant and combat-ready, gripping assorted superpower armaments.

This sight caught Liang Yuan off guard.

"What’s happening?"

Han Xiangman grasped it right away and laughed, "They think we’re intruders; you’d better show yourself soon."

Enlightenment dawned on Liang Yuan, who promptly vaulted into the air and advanced.

The subordinates down below, seeing Yangshan folks arming up, grew tense themselves and drew arms for a potential clash.

As Liang Yuan emerged from the suite, all eyes turned to him at once.

"Lower your arms, these are allies."

Liang Yuan declared this while speeding toward the dock.

Aboard the port’s fortress, Zhao Kai, Tu Long, and their group spotted the flyer and tensed initially; but recognizing him brought instant delight to their expressions.

"It’s Brother Liang!"

"Mr. Liang!" Tu Long called out with glee.

"Mr. Liang, Mr. Liang has returned!"

"Haha, no wonder such a massive vessel appeared; Mr. Liang must have brought it!"

"Only Mr. Liang could pull off something like this!"

"Hurry, stow the gear and get ready to greet Mr. Liang," Wu Ying urged.

A golden serpent surfaced from the depths, bearing a youthful woman atop it.

Huang Han perched on the serpent’s head, waving fervently toward Liang Yuan, "Mr. Liang! Mr. Liang!"

Liang Yuan alighted, touching down on the golden serpent’s crown.

"Huang Han, were you lurking below as a surprise attack?"

Huang Han flushed red and hastened to explain, "It’s just that the mountain sentries couldn’t identify you clearly, sparking this whole alert."

Liang Yuan chuckled and commented, "This demonstrates you’ve kept vigilance sharp despite calm times. It’s commendable and worth commendation."

Huang Han beamed instantly and shared, "Mr. Liang, we all missed you dearly."

Liang Yuan smiled, noting how girls voiced feelings so vividly, unlike the more subdued ways of guys.

He continued, "I fetched that yacht back. Have folks guide it to the dock, then have Old Ma’s builders handle the upkeep later."

Huang Han nodded vigorously, "Got it."

"Also, the folks aboard came from beyond with me; follow standard procedures, house them provisionally for now, and I’ll call a gathering later to plan their integration."

At those words, Huang Han’s gaze brightened as she inquired, "Mr. Liang, did you find any strong ones?"

"Why do you ask?"

"My scouting squad lacks numbers and requires growth."

Liang Yuan burst into laughter and assured, "I’ve returned with several powerhouses this trip, so choose first from them."

"Thanks so much, Mr. Liang!" Huang Han exclaimed in delight.

While talking, she directed the golden serpent to ferry them to the broad ledge before the harbor.

Ahead on the ledge, numerous high-ranking Yangshan members had assembled.

Zhao Kai approached first, beaming, "Brother Liang, welcome back."

Liang Yuan enveloped him in a firm embrace and clapped his back, joking, "You’ve bulked up impressively."

Zhao Kai grinned bashfully; only around Liang Yuan did the so-called ’Ice Mountain’ reveal any warmth.

With others, smiles were scarce.

"Brother Liang, what about those vessels trailing us?"

"I retrieved them too, plus a bunch of survivors. Standard protocol: set up reeducation programs soon so they blend into Yangshan’s community swiftly."

"I get it."

In the midst of their exchange, Tu Long, Li Qinghua, and more came over to greet.

Liang Yuan grinned and conversed briefly with the group before declaring, "Okay, enough clustering. Resume your duties. Wu Ying, Tu Long, Zhao Kai, handle the ship arrivals."

"Afternoon assembly in the sunroom."

"Understood, Mr. Liang."

All acknowledged with nods.