Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1175 - 516: Acquiring the [Water Elementalization] Rune Bone

Originally, Sakura Avenue lay to the north of Ecological City, linking straight to Linjiang.

Prior to the flood, this spot stood as a celebrated riverside destination.

Each spring, cherry blossoms burst into bloom along the roadside, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

Tourists flocked from distant places solely to witness those stunning cherry blossoms.

"Roughly three months post-flood, the Swordtail Sea Serpent made Sakura Avenue its home."

"Heavy rains poured for three straight months back then, leaving some structures partially above water while survivors clung to the upper floors of tall buildings."

"Then the Swordtail Sea Serpent showed up, launching relentless assaults on any humans it found."

"Word spread of a horrifying Mutant Beast lurking there, prompting desperate escapes by all means possible."

"That’s what led to the birth of the Little Straw Mountain settlement."

"Thankfully, plenty escaped in time. Had they not, as the flood swelled and underwater Mutant Beasts grew fiercer..."

"Us riverside dwellers might never have made it out alive."

A Yangshan speedboat raced across the water’s surface.

While sharing details on Sakura Avenue and the tale of the Swordtail Sea Serpent, Ji Xiaoyu filled in the background.

Guan Yue, sitting nearby, remarked to him, "Mr. Liang, that Swordtail Sea Serpent packs real power. It’s been nearly three months since anyone spotted it."

"Hard to say if it’s become even mightier by now."

"Did the Swordtail Sea Serpent come from Linjiang?" Liang Yuan inquired.

Guan Yue affirmed with a nod, "Likely so. We’d never encountered a Swordtail Sea Serpent around here before."

"From the intel I’ve gathered, it’s a sea snake species native to oceans, not freshwater habitats."

"No clue how it managed to venture upstream."

Liang Yuan gave a slight nod. Right at the catastrophe’s start, he’d spotted sardines amid the floodwaters.

This showed rivers and lakes overtaken by the deluge, seawater surging inland.

Hence, such ocean dwellers started appearing.

Through his recent observations, Liang Yuan noted that flood Mutant Beasts were mostly these marine ones—far tougher—while strong freshwater variants remained scarce.

He’d chatted about this with Li Hanzhong and the rest earlier.

All concurred the global mutation probably kicked off ages ago, originating deep in the seas.

Thus, marine life surged ahead in evolution, powering up before others.

Fu Qibo added that oceans teemed with more diverse and numerous creatures than land or freshwater.

Statistically, it made sense for the mightiest Mutant Beasts to hail from the deep.

"Mr. Liang, the Swordtail Sea Serpent boasts immense Strength and blistering underwater Speed, plus deadly poison."

"That venom ravages the flesh and assaults the Spirit."

Guan Yue warned him.

"Appreciate the heads-up. I’ll stay on guard," Liang Yuan replied with a nod.

"We’re closing in on the spot."

Ji Xiaoyu abruptly scanned the flooded surroundings, alerting Liang Yuan.

Liang Yuan gazed around at the waters, where just a handful of buildings taller than eighteen stories jutted out.

Ji Xiaoyu indicated a nearby community barely cresting the waves, "Shui Xiu Garden lies there, Sakura Avenue right beside it."

Such local geography only natives knew.

Standing tall, Liang Yuan surveyed the area, noting the undulating flood littered with debris.

Wooden boards, plastics of all kinds, drifting roots, building rubble, and even some bodies bobbed along.

In a grave tone, he declared, "I’m diving down to check. You guys head out first and hole up in a close building."

"Stay safe," Ji Xiaoyu called out anxiously.

Liang Yuan shot her a glance and grinned, "No fears."

Then he plunged into the depths.

Ji Xiaoyu hurried to the speedboat’s edge, peering at the rippling surface with worry etched on her face.

Guan Yue chuckled lightly, "Xiaoyu, you’re truly worried for Mr. Liang, aren’t you?"

Without looking back, Ji Xiaoyu replied, "He’s a rare good soul. Not many like him remain in this world."

Guan Yue paused in surprise, then sighed, "True enough. Wishing Mr. Liang comes back unscathed."

After lingering over the water a bit longer, they fired up the speedboat and zipped toward the nearby Shui Xiu Garden.

Ten meters below the surface, Liang Yuan activated Genetic Transformation, shifting into merfolk shape.

Rather than straight-up triggering a Spirit Turtle Shield or employing a Water-Repelling Rune for submersion, this condition provided better concealment and preserved Superpower Energy more effectively.

While Liang Yuan navigated the underwater depths, his vision had already adjusted thanks to Night Vision.

Genetic Transformation activated, allowing him to rapidly adjust to the intense underwater pressure.

As he descended further toward the seabed, low-rise structures soon came into view.

These were homes of Ecological City’s early residents, featuring two- or three-story buildings alongside numerous cozy eateries.

Thanks to Sakura Avenue, the area turned into a hotspot for visitors, letting locals profit from guesthouses and dining spots.

Yet now, floodwaters had swallowed these buildings whole, and Liang Yuan spotted a handful of skeletons sprawled inside a guesthouse.

Nearby trees had been long overwhelmed by the deluge, their former stone paths now smothered in thick silt.

Astonishingly, the cherry blossom trees lining the avenue showed no signs of decay or wilting.

Their surfaces had instead formed crystalline bark patterns.

The trunks appeared massively thick, resembling concrete at a casual glance.

Unable to hold back, Liang Yuan approached and lightly caressed one of these cherry blossom trees.

To his shock, the crystalline patterns on the tree flared up with light the moment he made contact.

Suddenly, it shimmered like a festive tree strung with twinkling fairy lights, radiating brilliant glows!

Liang Yuan felt a twinge of surprise, "It looks like these cherry blossom trees have carved out their own evolution amid the floods."

"I’m curious how they manage to thrive underwater without sunlight or air."

Driven by curiosity, Liang Yuan tried snapping off a branch.

But when he exerted force, the branch proved incredibly tough, tougher than steel!

Even with Liang Yuan’s present Strength Value, it took real effort!

Remember, this was merely a thin branch!

Astonishment filled him as he marveled, "What kind of evolution did this sakura tree undergo? These crystals are harder than iron?"

A thought flickered in his mind: if shaped into weapons, their Attack Power would outstrip regular iron tools.

Not even certain enchanted Mutated Beast Bones match this hardness.

With that idea, Liang Yuan yanked out a whole tree and tucked it into his inventory.

"Maybe it can be replanted underwater close to Yangshan."

Liang Yuan kept drifting down Sakura Avenue when abruptly, he halted, eyes fixed on the silt-choked path ahead.

Mud on both sides had parted, exposing a deep channel running through the center.

Spanning seven or eight meters across, the S-shaped furrow twisted like a trail from something slithering by.

Liang Yuan’s gaze sharpened, instantly recognizing its source.

"Sword-tail Sea Serpent!"

This enormous gouge was likely carved by the Sword-tail Sea Serpent as it slithered past.

Liang Yuan strode boldly into the trench.

Within it, the beast’s sheer size became starkly apparent.

Seven or eight meters wide, plunging three to four meters deep.

By conservative measure, this Sword-tail Sea Serpent extended dozens of meters long.

Liang Yuan drew a sharp breath, bubbles tumbling past his cheeks.

He vaulted upward at once, surging through the water before peering down from above.

The track stood out vividly, and Liang Yuan trailed this colossal trench onward.

Sakura Avenue stretched roughly 5 kilometers; Liang Yuan crossed it in mere moments of flight.

Yet after covering under three kilometers, he discerned countless deep furrows crisscrossing the muddy road ahead.

They overlapped in a tangled mess, lacking any distinct pattern.

Fresh marks mingled with older ones, the latter draped in strange aquatic growths.

Liang Yuan’s brows knit together: "Does the Sword-tail Sea Serpent prowl this area frequently?"

He dropped into the trench, and soon enough, several human skeletons appeared amid nearby foliage!

Approaching, Liang Yuan nudged the bones with his foot, uncovering a Rune Bone etched with intricate runes!

He snatched it up right away and scrutinized it closely.

This seemed to belong to a Water Attribute Superpower User, its runes glowing water-blue, so Liang Yuan channeled Superpowers to trigger it.

Buzz!

A blue halo ignited across the rune, and instantly, the Rune Bone dissolved into a watery vapor.

Liang Yuan gripped it, sensing a sphere of liquid in his palm.

"Elementalization?"

Startlement hit him; among Water Attribute Superpower Users, this ranked as an advanced ability.

Not all Water Attribute Superpower Users possess the ability to grasp Elementalization.

Yangshan hosts numerous Water Attribute Superpower Users, yet only a scarce few achieve Water Elementalization.

Until now, solely Zhang Hengliang and several other Water Attribute Superpower Users from Mist City have succeeded in this.

Han Xiangman, Li Xiaojun, Kong Sheng, along with others, remain unable to master it.

Liang Yuan never anticipated unearthing such a Rune Bone while casually probing the skeleton!

By Liang Yuan's assessment, the [Water Elementalization] skill qualifies as at least Green Quality.

Boasting tremendous might, this skill nullifies Physical Attacks—exceptionally powerful!

Obtaining it through the system's lottery would require a minimum of one hundred thousand Points.

He promptly unleashed his superpower, leveraging Genetic Transformation to swiftly morph his attributeless superpower energy into Water Attribute Energy.

Next, he commenced absorbing the rune.

Given his existing Spiritual Power, acquiring a Green Quality Skill occurred nearly instantly.

Buzz!

When Liang Yuan's Spiritual Power propelled the superpower energy surging inside him, his body quivered abruptly in the following instant.

Right away, Liang Yuan sensed his flesh slowly dissolving, morphing into thick water mist.

A surge from his Spiritual Power sent his misty figure darting nimbly through the water streams.

Fish passed directly through his form, their every motion felt with crystal clarity by him.

However, the little fish stayed blissfully ignorant, darting in and out of the water sphere he now embodied.

"Is this what Elementalization feels like? Truly miraculous."

Liang Yuan chuckled: "Upon my return, I can impart this rune to every Water Attribute Superpower User."

"Yangshan has plenty of Water Attribute Superpower Users; if all could master this skill, Yangshan's strength might surge dramatically."

Liang Yuan's gaze sparkled while his watery shape glided further underwater.

Yet he quickly spotted an issue: the Water Elementalization state freed him from bodily limits and eliminated any need to breathe.

This implies that Superpower Users mastering Water Elementalization can reside beneath the water for extended durations.

"However, the energy drain in Water Elementalization greatly surpasses the Merfolk Transformation state."

Liang Yuan detected his internal energy rapidly depleting, methodically identifying Water Elementalization's limitations.

Energy-hungry to the extreme, this skill excels in brief fights but falters for nonstop sustained use.

While reveling in the transformations from Water Elementalization, he persisted in his hunt.

Suddenly, he froze, eyes riveted on a spot ahead.

Countless slender snakes, stretching six to seven meters, clustered in a sunken area overgrown with underwater plants.

Amid those plants loomed a round, see-through bubble encasing a colossal serpent.

The sight of that bubble made Liang Yuan's face change in an instant.

"Space Bubble!"