Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1180 - 521: Mirage Snake Space

"What? The Floating Island is the corpse of some mutated beast?!"

Li Qinghua’s revelation caused Liang Yuan to snap his head around immediately.

Li Xiangyang and Zhang Rongrong appeared even more stunned, their jaws hanging open, faces etched with utter disbelief.

Though Liang Yuan had explored Mist City and delved deep into its Floating Island, he’d harbored suspicions for a while.

Yet Li Qinghua’s statement now virtually verified what he’d guessed.

A wave of astonishment and reverence washed over Liang Yuan.

"That space spans at least tens of square kilometers. What sort of mutated creature possesses such a monstrous scale?" Li Xiangyang blurted out.

Zhang Rongrong, ever sharp-minded, quickly followed up, "Is it possible that as a Spatial Mutation Beast’s corpse, the inner space looks vast, while the actual body remains smaller?"

Li Qinghua gave a slight shake of his head, "No, these Floating Islands match exactly what you perceive in size."

He shifted his gaze to Liang Yuan, "Mr. Liang, you’ve probably entertained similar doubts, right?"

Liang Yuan gave a small nod, "During my time in Mist City, I encountered the underground Bloodline Path, plus the chambers and Brain Lake. Suspicions arose even back then."

"I wasn’t certain at the time, but with you securing the Heart Core and inheriting part of its legacy, it looks like the truth is confirmed."

Li Xiangyang burst out, "Hold on, Earth’s size is massive—how could colossal mutated creatures like that exist? How did such behemoths develop so fast since the Great Flood?"

"Does this even make sense? Is it logical at all?"

It’s no surprise Li Xiangyang struggled to accept it. A single Floating Island rivals the sprawl of a small city’s urban zone.

Monsters of that magnitude would require eons to evolve, right?

How long has it truly been since the Great Flood struck?

Li Qinghua shook his head again, explaining, "All I can tell you is that mutated monsters on the Floating Island scale likely didn’t originate from Earth’s lifeforms."

"Regardless of the absurdity, haven’t we seen endless bizarre superpowers emerge post-Great Flood?"

Zhang Rongrong gasped in wonder, "Are you suggesting they could be extraterrestrial beings? This, this..."

For an instant, words failed her.

Liang Yuan cut in, swiftly stowing the Sword-Tail Sea Snake’s body, and declared gravely, "No one knows what lies ahead. Survival is our top priority right now!"

"Bolster our power, fortify Yangshan, safeguard those and what we hold dear."

"We’ll uncover the rest when we’ve grown strong enough."

His statement plunged the group into silence.

After all, with survival not even assured, how could they worry about the world’s transformations?

Focus on enduring first, powering up, and clarity will follow naturally.

"Let’s move!"

Li Qinghua agreed with a nod, preparing to activate the spatial gateway.

"Hold on, hold on!"

A woman’s cry rang out as Lin Miaomiao wrenched free from her brother Lin Jingtai’s grasp and dashed forward.

Liang Yuan eyed the siblings with astonishment.

Li Qinghua’s brow furrowed at once, as Li Xiangyang and Zhang Rongrong adopted guarded looks.

"I haven’t caused you two any issues—why block our path?" Liang Yuan questioned.

Lin Miaomiao rushed to clarify, "No, no, Mr. Liang, that’s not our intent. My brother’s a Physique Ability User; he requires blood from Physical Mutation Beasts."

"I witnessed you slaying that huge serpent. It’s a Physical Mutation Beast, correct?"

Liang Yuan remained impassive, "You want the Sword-Tail Sea Snake’s blood?"

"Er, we can barter for it. Or purchase it outright." Lin Jingtai hurried up beside her, speaking fast.

Liang Yuan refused with a headshake, "Not for sale—we require it for our own use."

Yangshan boasts numerous Physique Ability Users, and one Sword-Tail Sea Snake won’t suffice for internal needs.

Lin Jingtai’s face fell at Liang Yuan’s response.

Still reluctant, Lin Miaomiao pressed, "Name your price? We’ll obtain whatever we can to make it happen."

Liang Yuan shook his head once more, eager to end the delay.

An idea struck Li Qinghua, who drew Liang Yuan apart and murmured, "Mr. Liang, what’s the origin of these two?"

"I inquired—they hail from the survivor camp in Furong Valley, Ji’an City."

Li Qinghua blinked in surprise, "Have we entered Ji’an City’s territory already?"

Liang Yuan inclined his head faintly.

After pondering briefly, Li Qinghua advised, "Mr. Liang, these two could prove valuable allies."

"Yangshan’s foothold in Linjiang remains fragile, and our knowledge of external affairs is limited."

"Ji’an City lies upstream from Linjiang. Should the flood persist and waters keep climbing, northward relocation might become necessary."

"Making early preparations in Ji’an City is a smart choice, even though the future remains unpredictable."

Liang Yuan paused briefly upon hearing those words before responding, "Alright, Mirage Snake Space lies nearby, and we’ll need to interact with Ji’an City folks later, so you’re in charge of it."

With a smile and a nod, Li Qinghua faced Lin Jingtai and Lin Miaomiao, declaring, "We have urgent matters and can’t linger. Come back here in a week if you wish to trade."

"Sure, sure, we’ll be here in exactly one week."

Overjoyed, Lin Jingtai nodded vigorously in agreement.

He found it astonishing how accommodating these individuals were, consenting without hesitation.

Blood from Genetic Mutation Beasts!

A priceless treasure no amount of money could purchase.

Buzz!

Li Qinghua extended his hand, pointing into the empty void.

A surge of energy erupted from his fingertip, making the space quiver.

In an instant, a portal tore open in the space, swallowing massive volumes of floodwater.

"Mr. Liang, Xiangyang, Rongrong, time to leave," Li Qinghua announced.

The group swiftly entered the spatial portal without delay.

Lin Jingtai and Lin Miaomiao watched in stunned silence as they vanished, the portal in the water closing behind them!

"This, this... that’s a Space Ability User!"

"Absolutely, no doubt about it."

The brother and sister shared a look brimming with terrified astonishment.

Mr. Liang alone exuded tremendous power.

Yet his ally proved to be an equally extraordinary superpower wielder.

"People of that caliber wouldn’t bother tricking us, would they?" Lin Miaomiao blurted out.

Shaking his head, Lin Jingtang replied: "What could we possibly have worth deceiving us over? We’re clueless about their true intentions, and they haven’t clarified, sigh."

Lin Miaomiao’s face shifted as she whispered: "Let’s head back to Furong Valley first, collect its special resources, and check if anything catches their eye."

"Yeah, good idea, let’s go back right away."

...

Within the distorted space, ripples undulated through the fabric.

Liang Yuan and his companions emerged from the void, back inside Mirage Snake Space.

Surveying the boundless expanse, Liang Yuan inquired: "Qinghua, having refined the heart core here, can you pinpoint the location?"

Li Qinghua affirmed with a nod: "I can detect the position, but not the lifeforms within—that demands the heart core itself. Old Ge will likely need extra hands for the search."

Nodding in agreement, Liang Yuan stated: "First, let’s head to Little Straw Mountain. I worry Wu Yaobang might return."

Li Qinghua nodded at once: "I’ll create a direct spatial passage."

Once again, he summoned a spatial gateway, guiding Liang Yuan and the other three through it.

Moments later, as Liang Yuan stepped out, they stood upon Little Straw Mountain!

Liang Yuan marveled inwardly—space superpowers truly were awe-inspiring.

Far quicker than any speed-based ability.

"Your teleportation portal is incredibly handy; you can just open it wherever," Li Xiangyang remarked enviously.

Shaking his head, Li Qinghua explained: "Not at all. I manage it in Mirage Snake Space only because I’ve refined its heart core."

"Mirage Snake Space has become an extension of myself, allowing effortless breaches in its spatial barriers."

"Outside, those barriers are tens of times tougher; without a space node, my spiritual power isn’t sufficient to form a gate externally."

Curiosity piqued, Liang Yuan questioned: "What about your spatial rift slash then?"

"Spatial rift slash has minimal demands—it merely tears a rift for escape," Li Qinghua replied.

"Still, it’s limited to my spiritual power’s reach, and as you witnessed, the rifts are tiny and vanish swiftly."

"Doesn’t that make you unbeatable inside Mirage Snake Space?" Li Xiangyang pressed.

Chuckling lightly, Li Qinghua responded: "Not quite. The barriers here aren’t robust enough. A mighty superpower user could shatter them with brute force from outside."

His eyes drifted toward Liang Yuan as he spoke.

Clearly, the formidable figure Li Qinghua referenced was none other than Liang Yuan.

Yet Liang Yuan shook his head faintly: "These barriers hold up fine. Even I need a space node to breach them."

Relieved, Li Qinghua exhaled: "So, Mr. Liang, you located us by exploiting a space node to rip into Mirage Snake Space?"

"I feared your power could shatter the whole Mirage Snake Space outright."

A palpable wave of relief washed over Li Qinghua.

Breaking into this space so effortlessly would make its defensive strength far too weak.

Liang Yuan chuckled and warned: "But stay alert, this Mirage Snake Space appears unfinished, carrying certain imperfections."

"I entered this time by scorching a massive portion of the outer space barrier to discover a vulnerability."

Li Qinghua nodded as he listened, replying with gravity: "The Mirage Snake Space lies in fragments, most likely tied to the wounds its primary form endured before dying."

"No worries though—I've absorbed the heart core, and with my space superpower abilities, repairs are within my grasp."

In the midst of their discussion, they reached Little Straw Mountain.

They located Ding Yan, Zhou Qingming, and the rest. Their reunion sparked an enthusiastic exchange of stories, as expected.

That's when Li Xiangyang and Li Qinghua discovered just how dangerous Wu Yaobang truly proved to be!

At the same time, Ding Yan and Zhou Qingming grew heavy-hearted learning of Xia Ming's death.

Yet, upon hearing that Li Qinghua had defeated the Swordtail Sea Snake and claimed this space's heart core, shock filled their faces inevitably.

Once information had been shared between the groups, Liang Yuan revealed the assault on Yangshan by the Three Great Sects.

At once, the expressions of Li Qinghua, Ding Yan, and the others shifted in alarm.

Killing intent surged through Li Qinghua as he demanded: "Those Three Great Sects played their hand well—they orchestrated the virus scheme!"

Ding Yan clenched her fist tightly without thinking: "Is everyone safe?"

Liang Yuan understood she meant Yang Mei and her companions.

He gave a small nod: "They're all right, though numerous structures suffered destruction, leading to various issues."

"Good as long as no one's hurt," Li Xiangyang let out a relieved breath.

Ding Yan spoke in fury: "If only we'd foreseen this, we never should have departed."

Li Qinghua regained composure first, inquiring: "Mr. Liang, what do you intend to do next?"

Liang Yuan answered with seriousness: "I require you all to advance rapidly, surpass the Genetic Species stage, and safeguard Yangshan!"

"The conflict between the Three Great Sects and Yangshan demands resolution!"

Li Qinghua's eyes remained firm as he pondered: "Luckily, plenty of Genetic Species level mutation beasts roam the Mirage Snake Space—hunting them would yield abundant blood essence."

Hearing that, Liang Yuan shook his head right away: "No good—since the Mirage Snake Space now belongs to you, we can't exhaust the resource recklessly; sustainability comes first."

"Hmm?"

The others stood dumbfounded.

Liang Yuan continued: "We should tame those Genetic Species mutation beasts, raise them in captivity, ensuring an endless flow of Genetic Species blood essence!"

This idea made everyone's eyes sparkle at once, their faces beaming with excitement and joy.

Prior to now, such a notion had seemed impossible.

The main reason was the overwhelming might of Genetic Species mutation beasts—even Li Qinghua, fresh from clashing with the Swordtail Sea Snake, fully grasped their horrifying prowess.

Thus, his initial impulse had been to wipe out these Genetic Species mutation beasts, not to seek methods for subduing such monstrous beings.

But from Mr. Liang's lips, the plan suddenly felt entirely logical.