Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1199 - 539: Shadow Beast

"These shadow beasts possess no physical form?"

"Not entirely. They possess the ability to transform into shadows at will, vanishing without a trace," Huang Guangzu explained.

"Then how do they launch their assaults?"

"These shadow beasts wield a power capable of dragging living beings into the Shadow World. Once ensnared, they are utterly engulfed by the shadows."

"Only by immediately employing the Light Element to push back the darkness can one hope to escape."

"Moreover, the shadow beasts are not perpetually cloaked in darkness. At times, they materialize, deliver lethal strikes, and then retreat once more into the Shadow World."

Liang Yuan, upon hearing this, inquired, "So, they are not entirely incorporeal?"

"They can shift between corporeal and non-corporeal states, primarily concealing themselves within shadows."

Liang Yuan gave a slight nod; as long as they were not utterly without physical form, they could not be considered invincible.

Even if they were entirely non-physical, a conscious mind must still exist.

Where there is a conscious mind, there must be susceptibility to Spiritual Power.

With this thought dawning on him, Liang Yuan immediately posed the question, "Is it possible to attack these shadow beasts with Spiritual Power?"

"Ah, that I am unsure of. The majority of the Water God Sect experts who apprehended me specialize in Water Attribute Genetic Species."

"When confronted by shadow beasts, their only recourse is defense, or compelling me to generate light to drive them away."

Liang Yuan fell into deep contemplation. These shadow beasts were indeed quite peculiar, their abilities bearing a striking resemblance to Wu Ying’s powers.

"Have you managed to locate the Brain Core after your extensive investigation?"

"No, this Brain Lake is vast, and the shadow beasts are a constant hindrance. We have been here for two days and nights, yet the Brain Core remains unfound."

"Can you definitively state that the Brain Core is indeed within this Brain Lake?"

"I... I cannot confirm that either."

Liang Yuan’s brow furrowed. Frankly, he had never personally witnessed the Brain Core.

Back in Mist City, the Brain Core had long since been absorbed by Chang Yuntao.

He had even laid a trap for the Earth Mother Sect members, leading them on a fruitless, time-consuming search within the Brain Lake.

By the time Li Qinghua was refining the Mirage Snake Space, the Brain Core had already been taken by other entities.

That particular entity had subsequently been eliminated by Li Qinghua and his companions, leading to the complete dissolution of the Brain Core.

Li Qinghua had only managed to acquire the Heart Core of the Mirage Snake Space.

Consequently, Liang Yuan had no concrete idea on how to find the Brain Core.

However, he was aware that the Brain Core and Heart Core of a Floating Island are typically most perceptible to individuals sharing compatible attributes.

For instance, when within the Mirage Snake Space, Ding Yan, Zhou Qingming, and others experienced no particular sensations.

Yet, Li Qinghua could accurately detect the presence of the Heart Core within the Swordtail Sea Snake.

This illustrated that if one’s attributes aligned, sensing the existence of a Floating Island’s Heart Core and Brain Core becomes highly probable.

With this realization, Liang Yuan’s focus shifted immediately.

"This Dark Attribute Floating Island contains an immense concentration of Dark Attribute Energy."

"Especially in the Brain Lake before us, where Dark Attribute Blood Crystals abound."

"My initial course of action should be to refine these Dark Attribute Blood Crystals, condense a Dark Attribute Genetic Species, and then proceed to seek the Heart Core and Brain Core."

Contemplating this strategy, Liang Yuan’s eyes gleamed; a clear plan had formed in his mind.

"You have spent considerable time within this Brain Lake. Do you possess knowledge of locations where Dark Attribute Blood Crystals can be found?"

Huang Guangzu considered for a moment before responding, "Proceed to the right ahead; there lies an area where the Dark Attribute Energy is exceptionally potent. Even exerting my full strength, my Light Attribute Energy is insufficient to dissipate the Dark Attribute Energy present there."

"I cannot say for certain if that is the Dark Attribute Blood Crystal you are seeking."

Liang Yuan promptly declared, "Lead me there."

Upon hearing this command, Huang Guangzu hastily assented, "Yes, sir."

In comparison to the individuals from the Water God Sect, he possessed a keen understanding of Liang Yuan’s formidable nature.

In terms of sheer power, Liang Yuan’s combat prowess far surpassed anyone else’s.

Regardless, survival on this Floating Island, overrun by shadow beasts, seemed improbable if he were alone. Aligning himself with the strongest individual appeared to be the most prudent course.

The pair cautiously ventured into the Brain Lake—an environment shrouded in complete darkness—maintaining absolute silence to avoid attracting the attention of the shadow beasts.

Liang Yuan activated his complete array of defensive Skills: Stone Armor, Scale Armor, Spirit Turtle Shield, and the Sea of All Rivers Water Shield.

Huang Guangzu, staying close to Liang Yuan’s side, was also sheltered within the protective embrace of the Spirit Turtle Shield and the Sea of All Rivers Water Shield.

Witnessing these multiple layers of defense, Huang Guangzu felt a significant surge of relief.

The two swiftly navigated the expanse of the Brain Lake. Before long, a corpse materialized in their path ahead.

Huang Guangzu quietly stated, "This is an expert from the Earth Mother Sect. He perished a day ago, dragged into the Shadow World by shadow beasts. It's unexpected his body would surface here now."

Liang Yuan inquired, "Did the shadow beast attack him while he was in the Shadow World, then discard his body out here after its demise?"

"That should be the case, but I haven't personally ventured into the Shadow World, so I'm uncertain of its nature."

As they pressed onward, the Dark Attribute Energy intensified.

Liang Yuan abruptly halted, grasping Huang Guangzu's arm.

Huang Guangzu paused, poised to question the sudden stop.

Bang!

Abruptly, the Water Shield beside him shattered, and Liang Yuan's Sea of All Rivers Water Shield vibrated intensely.

Water surged tumultuously, and Superpower Energy surged forth.

This immense disturbance instantly drew countless shadow beasts, their fury ignited as they charged towards Liang Yuan and Huang Guangzu.

Huang Guangzu exclaimed in alarm, "Not good!"

Liang Yuan calmly responded, "Remain composed; illuminate the vicinity."

Huang Guangzu swiftly activated his superpower, instantly unleashing a multitude of brilliant lights around him, akin to a miniature sun banishing the darkness.

Almost instantaneously, the shadow beasts—resembling numerous humanoid shadows—began to rapidly dissolve and retreat, vanishing back into the gloom.

Meanwhile, Liang Yuan's gaze fixed upon a large rock some distance away.

Two individuals clad in water-blue robes stood there, their countenances contorted with murderous intent.

"Water God Sect!"

"It's them!"

Huang Guangzu's anger flared immediately, declaring, "They intentionally ambushed us, aiming to create a disturbance and utilize the shadow beasts to eliminate us!"

Liang Yuan's expression remained impassive as he raised a hand toward the void and pointed sharply.

The two Water God Sect members instantly sensed an impending threat.

"Spirit attack!"

A jolt coursed through their minds, followed by the appearance of a golden light. Golden headpieces materialized atop their heads.

These headpieces bore intricate rune carvings.

The runes flared to life, encasing their heads and warding off Liang Yuan's spiritual power assault.

In mere moments, the headpieces began to emit creaking sounds.

Both individuals' expressions shifted drastically.

"This is bad; his spiritual power is far too potent!"

"We must retreat swiftly; a direct confrontation is impossible!"

A look of dread washed over them as they perceived the imminent danger and rapidly withdrew, seeking concealment.

It was evident they understood that a spirit ability user's attack range was finite. By escaping this radius, they could evade Liang Yuan's assault.

Liang Yuan merely offered a cold smirk and gestured with his hand!

Two razor-sharp ice spikes materialized instantly with a sharp clatter.

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

The two piercing sounds erupted simultaneously, as though the ice spikes had been launched like phantoms.

The Water God Sect duo remained unfazed, responding instead with chilling smiles.

They couldn't perceive Liang Yuan, nor ascertain the method he employed.

However, the whistling sound of air being cleaved clearly indicated something had been propelled forth.

Their figures flickered, and both transformed into an elemental state instantaneously.

They merged with the surrounding water currents, assuming a state of water elements.

Nevertheless, in the very next moment, the two ice spikes plunged violently into the water flow.

Moments later, they detonated with ferocious intensity!

Rumble!

The ice spikes shattered with a resounding boom, and a terrifying aura of coldness instantly swept outwards in all directions!

The surrounding water vapor and waves froze solid in an instant.

The two Water God Sect members, in their elemental forms, barely had time to utter a scream.

In the subsequent moment, their elemental forms were entirely encased in ice.

Crack~

The ice patterns rapidly fractured under the shockwave of the explosion.

Crash!

Instantly, the elemental bodies of these two individuals disintegrated into shards of ice, meeting their complete demise!

This is precisely why water attribute superpower users are apprehensive of ice attribute superpower users.

When facing an ice attribute cultivator, all the abilities of a water attribute cultivator are rendered ineffective.

Even elementalization, a state capable of bypassing physical attacks, becomes susceptible to freezing and shattering.

As Liang Yuan himself articulated, within the apocalyptic landscape of the great flood, myriad powers exist.

However, no single superpower reigns supreme and invincible.

Superpowers possess inherent means of counteracting one another in diverse ways.

This principle is why Liang Yuan is relentlessly pursuing a balanced development, diligently addressing all his vulnerabilities.

The Hundred-Change Demon Ape Genetic Species has perfectly resolved this predicament for him.

Enabling him to negate all deficiencies.

Moreover, it facilitates rapid enhancement of his strength in conjunction with the system's accumulated points.

Retracting his hand, Liang Yuan let out a cold snicker, surveying the surrounding dark apparitions.

During the initial wave of spiritual power impact, the shadow beasts encircling them were all subjected to the spirit shockwave.

A considerable number perished instantly, while others immediately vanished into the shadows, their locations unknown.

"Will these shadow beasts, even after submerging themselves into the Shadow World, be able to evade spiritual power?"

Liang Yuan knitted his brows, a sense of unease settling upon him.

However, this was not entirely unexpected.

It is a known fact that spatial ability users can effectively shield themselves from spiritual power detection.

Then why couldn't this particular Shadow World achieve the same?

Even those with elemental abilities could utilize defensive skills to ward off spiritual assaults.

Yet, given the elusive and formless nature of spiritual power attacks, and the sheer might of Liang Yuan's own spiritual power,

it appeared that as long as Liang Yuan chose to employ his spiritual power, his adversaries would be unable to mount any effective resistance.

However, as Liang Yuan engaged more with the inhabitants of Guangfu, a significant issue became apparent.

The people of Guangfu predominantly sported golden headpieces, intricately carved with runes.

These were clearly not mere adornments but served as a defense mechanism against surprise spiritual power attacks.

It was evident that the people of Guangfu had devised a countermeasure against users of spirit abilities.

Unfortunately for them, Liang Yuan's spiritual power was exceptional, vastly surpassing that of ordinary superpower users.

Even with their golden headpieces, they could not completely nullify Liang Yuan's spiritual attacks, their effectiveness being merely diminished.

Nevertheless, even this weakened spiritual power was sufficient to inflict severe harm upon them!

This was the consequence of Liang Yuan's astonishing spiritual power, a formidable 83.5.

"Let's proceed," Liang Yuan announced.

Huang Guangzu, jolted from his stupor, snapped back to attention.

He turned towards Liang Yuan, his voice laced with astonishment, "Mr. Liang, have you grown even more powerful?"

Liang Yuan cast him a glance, responding with cool indifference, "Indeed. Let's not dally; we must press on."

A thrill coursed through Huang Guangzu, as if he had discovered a formidable ally.

He reflected on his past audacity in challenging Mr. Liang, questioning his own former courage.

The fact that Mr. Liang had spared him with a single spirit shock at the Ring City World Trade Building surely indicated mercy.

A sense of secret relief washed over Huang Guangzu as he guided Liang Yuan swiftly towards the depths of the dark lake.

Moments later, his progression ceased, and he exclaimed, "Mr. Liang, we have reached our destination!"