Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1213 - 551: Fanshan Island

Though this mountain peak does not appear particularly high, the portion that remains above the water is estimated to be roughly one hundred meters in height.

It resembles a small island more than a peak, perhaps quite a minuscule one at that.

It becomes evident that in the mere month and a half since Liang Yuan arrived at the Floating Island near the Dark Abyss Mouth, the floodwaters have surged to such a degree that most structures are now submerged.

Hills of this low nature have dwindled even further in size.

As Liang Yuan journeyed past, no towering buildings were visible.

This absence doesn't signify a lack of tall structures, but rather that the majority have been swallowed by the waters.

The apocalyptic Flood World has fully descended.

Humanity's modern infrastructure has become a distant memory.

Bang!

Amidst the snow-capped ridge, a sharp sound suddenly echoed.

A white flying squirrel plummeted from a treetop.

Its scarlet blood immediately began to stain the pristine white ground.

From the dense woods, a young girl darted out with haste, snatching the fallen flying squirrel from the ground.

She was clad in thick fur, stood about 1.7 meters tall, possessed delicate features, and her eyes sparkled with life.

Her dark hair was fashioned into a ponytail, and she held a rigid black bow.

Curiously, there was no arrow nocked.

Yet, she moved with incredible speed, as swift as the wind, reaching the flying squirrel in moments, a look of elation gracing her face.

"There's food for the next few days."

Wham!

Abruptly, several figures materialized from the trees, one of them vanishing into the ground in an instant, seizing the flying squirrel and disappearing before it could be properly seen.

The young girl's expression shifted dramatically, and she cried out in anger, "Stop! That's my prey!"

The men lurking in the woods erupted in mocking laughter.

"Nie Xin, we've had our eyes on this flying squirrel for days, haha, so who's prey was snatched is definitely debatable."

"Nonsense, Di. I've been watching this flying squirrel specifically these past few days. It's impossible anyone else was also watching it. Hand it back!"

"Preposterous! You weren't aware we were also targeting it, and now you claim that? Do you think we won't dare to make a move against you on Fanshan Island?"

The man identified as Di let out a cold laugh, as the other men advanced, their postures radiating menace.

The girl, Nie Xin, her face darkening, retorted furiously, "You dare to act like this? Aren't you afraid of Officer Li?"

Upon the mention of Officer Li, Di Hu and his companions' expressions flickered.

Di Hu suddenly scoffed, "Everyone's gathered on Fanshan Island to escape this disaster; we followed Officer Li's lead initially because he possessed a gun."

"What era is it now? Everyone has awakened Superpowers. What use is a simple firearm?"

"Stop trying to intimidate me with his name. I, Di Hu, am not easily frightened. Report me to him if you wish; let's see if I flinch."

A nearby bald man sneered coldly, "Nie Xin, you'd best pray you always remain confined to Fanshan Island and never venture out."

The others joined in with boisterous laughter, a malicious glint in their eyes.

The way they looked at Nie Xin was filled with unspoken threats and ill intentions.

A shiver coursed through Nie Xin.

"This situation cannot continue. Fanshan Island is no longer safe; these people have become desperate. Officer Li likely won't be able to maintain control here for much longer."

Nie Xin reflected internally, recalling how Officer Li, armed with a gun, had led people to the mountain in the aftermath of the great flood.

Later, as individuals began to awaken Superpowers, some started questioning Officer Li's authority.

However, they hesitated to act overtly due to the presence of Officer Li's firearm.

Officer Li himself had awakened a Superpower, but it was the most common type – a Strength Superpower. Despite possessing a gun, certain Elemental Ability Users began to show him disrespect.

This stemmed from their growing ability to counter firearms directly.

If not for Officer Li's long-standing position as the leader of Fanshan Island, a rebellion might have already occurred.

"I need to devise a plan to get my parents and myself out of here quickly. Fortunately, the outside is frozen solid, making our departure feasible."

"Remaining here any longer will inevitably lead to trouble."

Nie Xin could only watch, powerless and incensed, as the group pilfered her hard-won prey, unable to retaliate.

Her opponents were numerous and, more importantly, they were Superpower Users.

This wasn't the first instance of her prey being snatched away.

With the advent of winter, ice formed on the water's surface, accompanied by heavy snowfall, drastically reducing opportunities to acquire food from beneath the waves.

Consequently, many were forced to hunt in the forests for survival.

However, the scarcity of food had rendered the Mutant Beasts within the forests exceptionally ferocious.

The entire winter season was defined by this pervasive lack of resources.

Under such dire circumstances, the prevailing sense of security on Fanshan Island had naturally deteriorated.

"Hey, young lady, is this Fanshan Island?"

A voice suddenly called out from behind, startling Nie Xin.

She instinctively spun around, her hand raising, propelling a gust of wind behind her.

However, the approaching figure did not evade. The Wind Blade struck him, dissipating harmlessly as if it had encountered an invisible barrier, a Telekinesis Wall.

Liang Yuan smiled faintly and remarked, "Ah, a Wind Attribute Superpower User. That's quite a rare ability."

"Who are you?" Nie Xin demanded, taking three steps back from Liang Yuan.

Despite her hasty reaction, the Wind Blade Slash remained her most potent skill.

However, her skill couldn’t even graze the man’s clothes!

She immediately understood that this person was a terrifyingly powerful expert!

Liang Yuan chuckled, stating: "Don't fret, I am merely a traveler who has lost his way, hoping you could inform me of this location."

Nie Xin incredulously knitted her brows: "Lost? From whence did you come? It's snowing tremendously; how did you manage to arrive here?"

She found the man's explanation somewhat unbelievable, particularly because the island was under patrol, making it difficult for ordinary individuals to reach its shores.

Liang Yuan offered a smile: "I hail from Linjiang City, my name is Liang Yuan; you may address me as Mr. Liang."

"As for my arrival, I simply floated here."

His body then slowly ascended, suspending him in mid-air.

Nie Xin's pupils constricted in astonishment—he could fly!

This individual was a Spirit Ability User!

A hint of reverence immediately appeared on Nie Xin's face as she inquired, "Is that Telekinesis flight?"

"Haha, precisely," he confirmed.

"Incredible! My name is Nie Xin."

"Ah, Miss Nie," he acknowledged.

"No, no, please don't refer to me as Miss; just use my given name," Nie Xin quickly corrected.

Liang Yuan couldn't help but let out a chuckle. "Very well, Nie Xin, do you happen to know where this place is?"

"Fanshan. This is Fanshan. Before the Great Flood, it was a mountain; now it's an island, and we call it Fanshan Island."

"Did you truly journey from Linjiang City? Linjiang City is well over a hundred kilometers from here."

Liang Yuan's eyebrows lifted slightly. "Over a hundred kilometers? So, this is Baoshan City?"

"Indeed, it is Baoshan City," she affirmed.

Upon hearing this confirmation, Liang Yuan couldn't suppress a laugh.

Baoshan City and Linjiang City were separated by the Linjiang River, but geographically, Baoshan City lay downstream from Linjiang City.

Fortunately, after half a month adrift, the [Dark Abyss Mouth] was finally approaching Linjiang City.

"What a rather fortunate coincidence," he mused.

Liang Yuan chuckled; wasn't Xu Haoyang the leader of the survivor camp located in Baoshan City?

Liang Yuan immediately inquired, "Are there numerous survivor settlements within Baoshan City?"

Nie Xin shook her head slightly. "Baoshan City's elevation is considerably lower than Linjiang City's. Moreover, being downstream of Linjiang City, it was the first to be inundated by the upstream waters when the Great Flood struck."

"Currently, aside from a few mountain peaks, there's virtually no solid ground to stand on."

Liang Yuan pressed on, "Where is the largest survivor camp in Baoshan City situated now?"

"The largest survivor camp, I've heard someone mention, should be on Yang Baoshan."

"Yang Baoshan?"

"You are unfamiliar with it? Yang Baoshan is the highest peak in Baoshan City, and it's the very reason the city bears its name."

"Legend has it that Yang Baoshan was a mighty general in ancient times who fiercely defended the city, ultimately sacrificing himself to save all its inhabitants."

"The populace buried him on the tallest mountain, constructing temples and ancestral halls where they offered incense. That mountain subsequently became known as Yang Baoshan."

"Yang Baoshan is considered a highly renowned landmark here; you truly do not know of it?"

Liang Yuan gave a slight shake of his head; he scarcely visited Linjiang City's own notable sites, let alone those in cities further downstream.

"It seems Xu Haoyang is indeed the expedition leader for the Yang Baoshan shelter."

Liang Yuan had merely sensed the location of the parasite species embedded within Xu Haoyang's body and could roughly ascertain its position.

However, he had no immediate intention of seeking out the other party; the most pressing matter was to return to Yangshan first.

Boom!

Just as Liang Yuan was about to ask another question, a violent explosive sound suddenly erupted from a distant mountain forest.

Both Liang Yuan and Nie Xin instinctively looked in that direction.

Thick plumes of smoke billowed in the distance, accompanied by sounds of wretched agony.

Nie Xin's expression shifted dramatically: "What is happening?!"

Liang Yuan was also taken aback. He observed Nie Xin's figure flash, a vortex of wind forming beneath her feet, propelling her rapidly towards the source of the smoke.

Witnessing this, Liang Yuan paused for a moment, his own figure then flickered, following close behind.

They moved with great speed, swiftly traversing the forest and arriving at a village settlement.

The scene there appeared devastated, with considerable flames raging.

Amidst the swirling smoke, numerous women and children could be heard screaming in sheer terror.

A group of men clad in fur coats, wielding various supernatural weapons, stormed into the settlement, unceremoniously snatching attractive women on sight.

Children were also seized summarily, eliciting cruel laughter.

Meanwhile, another faction of individuals was engaged in a fierce battle against the invading men.

The entire scene involved approximately a hundred people, a chaotic free-for-all.

Most striking were the men suspended in the air.

These individuals hovered effortlessly, standing mid-sky, surveying the surroundings with smug smiles.

"You vile wretches! You utter beasts!"

From within the forest, a middle-aged man, dressed in thick furs, charged out, roaring.

Drenched in snow, he gripped a pistol, aiming it towards the heavens before firing!

Bang bang bang!

Several projectiles tore through the air. The three figures observing from above simply let out cold laughter.

"I’ll handle this beast," one of them declared.

With a motion of his hand, the very void seemed to solidify, forming a wall of telekinetic energy.

Those bullets instantly met the Telekinesis Wall, halting their trajectory as if suspended in mid-air.

"You insignificant superpower users, lacking any genetic species, dare to oppose us? What a laughable pretense."

"Hahaha, capture all of them! The men we'll kill, and the women we'll take back to share amongst the brothers!"

A chorus of cheers erupted from the bandits below, their cruelty and ruthlessness intensifying.

The surrounding cries of despair never ceased, not for a single moment.

Nie Xin surged into the chaotic throng, her gaze falling upon a destroyed wooden dwelling, causing her eyes to well up with tears.

"Dad, Mom!"

Amidst the rubble of the collapsed structure lay the lifeless body of Elder Liang.

Nie Xin's head snapped up in fury, her eyes scanning the surroundings. "You fiends, utter beasts, I swear I will slaughter you all!"

She flung her hands forward, unleashing a barrage of swift wind blades.

Thud thud thud!

One of the superpower users present, evading the slicing wind blades, turned his attention to Nie Xin. His eyes gleamed with avarice.

"What a stunning beauty! Hahaha, she's all mine."

He leaped into motion, his speed akin to lightning, closing the distance to Nie Xin in an instant.

Nie Xin's expression shifted drastically. She attempted to retaliate, but the assailant's incredible speed left her powerless.

In a blur, the man seized her by the neck, hoisting her into the air.

Nie Xin's face turned crimson, her gaze fixed in an angry glare upon her captor.

The man let out a low chuckle, raising his hand to deliver a blow that would render Nie Xin unconscious.

At that precise moment, a figure materialized directly behind him.

Bam!

With a casual flick of his finger, Liang Yuan's target’s head simply exploded.

The shocking display instantly drew a multitude of gazes, causing many in the vicinity to turn and observe.