Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1207 - 545: Ambush and Escape

"People from the Three Great Sects!"

Liang Yuan immediately deduced the identity of the arrivals. The first adversary he faced using a Sealing Rune hailed from the Water God Sect. The Sealing Rune's proliferation in Guangfu meant many factions had adopted this Rune Technology. The individual before him was likely from Guangfu! Liang Yuan had not anticipated that one of the Three Great Sects would harbor a Dark Attribute Superpower User. Furthermore, this opponent exhibited remarkable patience, observing the black dragon worm refine the Heart Core without intervention. Action was only taken when Liang Yuan appeared, challenging for the Heart Core, demonstrating a resolve indicative of extraordinary character. Liang Yuan evaded the Sealing Arrow, his form shifting aside. However, the Sealing Arrow detonated, its potent Sealing Rune illuminating and instantly rending a tear in the Shadow World. Shortly after, several figures exploited the opening to escape the Shadow World! Simultaneously, one of them turned, launching a Sealing Rune with force at the tear. Boom! The Sealing Rune exploded once more, but instead of closing, the tear widened further. Immediately following, more individuals broke free. Upon exiting, one exclaimed, "Wu Meng, excellent work, secure the Heart Core first!" The one who initially cast the Sealing Rune was none other than Wu Meng! Lingering in the shadows, Wu Meng disregarded the orders and bolted without hesitation! He had personally witnessed the terrifying might of the black dragon worm. Its capability to drag a creature directly into the Shadow World was utterly horrifying. His Superpower, [Flesh and Blood Growth], was ideally suited for frontal combat, allowing him to endure multiple injuries. Yet, within the Shadow World, all his abilities proved useless. In the Shadow Realm, apart from Dark Attribute energy and Spiritual Power, other attribute energies were completely inaccessible. Even Spiritual Power was confined to the sea of consciousness; once depleted, replenishment was impossible. Only because consciousness transcends the three-dimensional world could it manifest in a two-dimensional plane. Otherwise, even Spiritual Power would be challenging to invoke. Wu Meng's ability made him impervious to injuries, even fatal ones, provided he wasn't killed instantly, he could regenerate. However, in the Shadow Realm, he would be trapped and face eternal doom. This situation completely neutralized him. Thus, Wu Meng understood he absolutely could not remain. Disregarding Fang Hao's commands, with his jellyfish-form helmet guiding him, he fled. "That black dragon is a Level 100 Mutant Beast; its abilities completely counter me. Remaining here leaves me defenseless." "Instead of risking annihilation, I should retreat immediately and gather ample Dark Attribute Blood Crystals en route to maximize my gains!" Wu Meng's eyes flashed with fierce determination, his steps unwavering, his footwear gleaming, maximizing his velocity. Whoosh! His form streaked towards the Road of Bloodline. He was not the only intelligent one; those who had penetrated the Road of Bloodline to reach this point were certainly no fools. Having experienced the sheer terror of the Shadow World moments prior, everyone present was acutely aware of the pervasive dangers. The obsidian-black dragon worm, in particular, was a horrifying sight. Had it not been for the Spiritual Ability Sect's Shadow Congress Leader, Zhang Mi, launching a surprise attack on Liang Yuan with a Sealing Arrow, unexpectedly tearing the Shadow World, the individuals present might have been imprisoned there forever. Consequently, the majority of Superpower Users present regained their composure, none daring to linger, all turning and fleeing in a panic. Amidst the fleeing throng, Liang Yuan's form also flickered and vanished, heading resolutely towards the Road of Bloodline. Nearby, those without jellyfish helmets, unable to navigate, collided directly with the pulsating flesh walls. Then, the black dragon worm reappeared, unleashing its [Dark Abyss Mouth], dragging these unfortunate individuals back into the Shadow World. Ding Huaiyi, within the crowd, sensed this grim event through his Spiritual Power, his heart growing cold. "We cannot afford to stay any longer, let's depart!" Disregarding his soldiers below, he seized a Wind Attribute Superpower Talisman Stone, and his figure shot forth instantly. On the Earth Mother Sect's behalf, Desert Watcher Fang Hao intended to retrieve the Heart Core but observed the desperate flight of those around him. He finally grasped that he must not be drawn back into the encroaching darkness. Ignoring the maledictions directed at Wu Meng and others, he joined the hurried retreat. Pursuing them from behind, the black dragon worm roared in fury, relentlessly giving chase. Without delay, the fleeing individuals increased their speed in sheer terror.

Unknown to them, the black dragon worm was not targeting them, but instead was relentlessly pursuing Liang Yuan.

It could feel the residual presence of the Heart Core emanating from Liang Yuan.

Shortly after everyone, including the black dragon, had exited the Road of Bloodline,

three figures materialized swiftly within the encroaching darkness.

"Oh? You two actually didn't escape?" Deng Ze inquired with mild surprise, offering a light chuckle.

Abruptly, a beacon of light pierced the gloom.

The surrounding Dark Attribute energy rapidly dissipated.

Xu Haoyang, the Expedition Leader from Baoshan City, illuminated the vicinity, rendering the situation clearly visible.

His light also fell upon two individuals positioned not far away.

Accompanying Xu Haoyang were another tall, slender figure with a buzz cut, clad in a long t-shirt and jeans, appearing to be around thirty years old.

This individual was identified as Ma Gaoxuan, the leader of Furong Valley.

"The Heart Core isn't with you two; otherwise, the black dragon wouldn't have pursued us outside. If you're lingering here in search of it, you might be mistaken," Deng Ze stated with a soft chuckle.

Xu Haoyang calmly retorted, "Weren't you also staying behind?"

Deng Ze chuckled and shook his head, "I am well aware of my limitations. That black dragon's main attribute reached 100 points. I've never encountered such a formidable mutant beast before."

"Rather than attempting an escape, it's more prudent to remain put, allow it to chase others, and then depart. Isn't that the safer course of action?"

Xu Haoyang gave a thumbs-up, a smile playing on his lips, "A commendable tactic."

He then turned his gaze towards Ma Gaoxuan standing beside him and posed the question, "And what about you?"

Ma Gaoxuan responded with calm assurance, "I too understand my limits. On this dark attribute floating island, confronting a dark attribute mutant beast possessing a main attribute of up to 100 points, I know I am no match."

"Instead of engaging in a futile fight for the Heart Core, I prefer to seize this opportunity to collect some blood crystals, ensuring the trip is not in vain."

This expert from Furong Valley demonstrated a keen understanding of choosing battlegrounds, openly admitting his inability to contend for the Heart Core.

He promptly shifted his focus to gathering the dispersed blood crystals littering the ground.

Clutching a cyan gourd, its opening pulsed with a faint green luminescence, amplified by his superpower.

The Dark Attribute blood crystals present were noticeably larger, some even exceeding half a person's height.

However, upon contact with the gourd's opening, these crystals instantly diminished in size, being directly absorbed within.

Witnessing this, a flicker of realization crossed Xu Haoyang's eyes, "Space equipment?!"

As the words left his lips, he observed Deng Ze, not far away, also smiling and remarking, "This brother is certainly living shrewdly."

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

Deng Ze produced a pouch that resembled the dried sac of some unknown creature.

He gave the pouch a shake, and its opening rapidly began to draw in the dark attribute blood crystals as well.

Seeing this, Xu Haoyang raised an eyebrow, "Another piece of space equipment? You two are certainly well-prepared."

Neither Deng Ze nor Ma Gaoxuan offered a response; they were fully engrossed in capitalizing on the moment to gather the blood crystals.

As they were all acutely aware, while the Heart Core's whereabouts remained unknown, the black dragon would inevitably return.

Currently, none of them possessed the capability to rival the black dragon; their wisest course of action was to secure the blood crystals and make a swift retreat.

Noticing their dismissal of him, Xu Haoyang let out a cold snort.

Without further ado, he retrieved a cyan rune bone from his person.

Upon injecting his superpower into it, intricate runes along the bone immediately flared to life.

Xu Haoyang touched the rune bone to the blood crystal stones scattered on the ground, and the blood crystals vanished instantaneously!

Observing this, both Ma Gaoxuan and Deng Ze turned their heads to witness the spectacle.

Ma Gaoxuan inquired, "A space-type rune bone?"

Deng Ze expressed his surprise as well, commenting, "It appears your shelter is well-stocked with these rune bones."

Xu Haoyang paid no heed to their remarks.

The three of them, now spurred by a shared urgency, began to accelerate their efforts, competing to claim the high-quality blood crystals from the ground.

Meanwhile, Liang Yuan's agility attribute had now surged to an impressive 94 points.

Among everyone present, he was practically outstripping the rest by leagues.

His rapid pace allowed him to quickly overtake Wu Meng, who was ahead of him.

As he passed Wu Meng, Liang Yuan offered a silent smile and remarked, "Wu Meng, you've certainly changed. The you from before wasn't this exceptionally alert."

Wu Meng was suddenly taken aback, "Liang Yuan!"

Before he could even formulate a question, Liang Yuan had already vanished from his sight beneath the confines of his helmet.

He was stunned, "Such speed! How can he possibly be this fast!"

Wu Meng hadn't even registered Liang Yuan's departure.

If they were to face each other directly, would he only be able to endure the onslaught?

Contemplating this, Wu Meng's heart grew considerably more somber.

Liang Yuan's strength was increasingly becoming an enigma, an unfathomable power.

He could no longer discern Liang Yuan's true capabilities.

Swish, swish, swish—

Frenzied crowds surged past Wu Meng with astonishing speed.

From the distance, faint roars and screams reached his ears, urging him forward.

This sharp sound jolted Wu Meng back to reality, and he frantically pushed the speed rune boots beneath his feet to their absolute limit.

His pace instantly accelerated, and as he approached, several diverging pathways materialized before his eyes.

Wu Meng's mind worked furiously as he observed others continuing along the path they had previously traversed.

His expression shifted with indecision, but then, gritting his teeth, he abruptly veered into an uncharted branching route.

Mere moments after his departure, the formidable black dragon worm arrived at the same junction.

Without a second thought, the black dragon plunged into the path already teeming with fleeing individuals, hot on their trail.

Wu Meng had indeed been fortunate to evade immediate capture.

Meanwhile, Liang Yuan had already burst forth from the blood vessel passage, locating the very route he had initially taken.

He skillfully navigated through the decaying flesh walls, re-entering the extensive, winding blood vessel path.

Pushing forward without any pause, Liang Yuan set his sights on the canyon ahead, maintaining his maximum pursuit speed.

With unwavering resolve, Liang Yuan launched himself into the air.

He had barely ascended into the heavens.

Suddenly, the very mountain beneath him began to tremble violently, and the entirety of the canyon appeared to be engulfed in a powerful earthquake.

Liang Yuan's heart leaped into his throat, and his gaze immediately fell downwards.

Employing his dark attribute genetic species perception, he witnessed a colossal black worm violently smashing through a blood vessel pathway.

It thrashed uncontrollably, shattering the mountain's structure, before ultimately plummeting with a great splash into the immense floodwaters below.

Liang Yuan halted his ascent in the sky, observing the dramatic spectacle with a confident smile gracing his lips.

"The black dragon grows desperate, hehe, but alas, this heart core belongs to me to refine."

"Swoosh!"

Liang Yuan's form blurred, and he vanished into the Sumeru Space.

"In this entire world, only the Sumeru Space offers true sanctuary."

"Let me now ascertain, after refining the heart core of this dark attribute floating island, what extraordinary power I shall obtain."