Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1216 - 554: Changes in Yangshan

Ding Yan, noticing Liang Yuan’s gaze, calmly tugged at him, stating, "We can discuss this later."

Liang Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, instantly sensing that something was amiss.

At this juncture, a burly, bearded man’s expression shifted subtly as he regarded Liang Yuan. "Are you Yangshan Leader, Liang Yuan?" he inquired.

Liang Yuan fixed him with a cold stare. "And who might you be?"

The bearded man’s demeanor darkened somewhat. "Zhang Dazhi, from the Guangfu Military District, currently serving as Captain of the third company in the Guangfu Reconnaissance Camp."

Liang Yuan’s voice remained icy. "Why are Guangfu military personnel on my territory?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dazhi let out a cold snort. "You should pose that question to your own people."

A slight frown creased Liang Yuan’s brow, a sense of puzzlement arising.

Ding Yan tugged at him once more, whispering, "After you departed, the Three Great Sects reunited and began pressuring us. Li Qinghua managed to safeguard everyone on Yangshan by utilizing the Mirage Snake Space."

"To prevent further threats from the Three Great Sects, we initiated a collaboration with the military. Their presence here was at our invitation."

"We’ll delve into the specifics once we return."

Liang Yuan’s heart grew heavier with each word he heard.

He murmured, "The Three Great Sects…"

A potent intent to kill was already brewing within him.

However, returning to ascertain the current situation was paramount.

Just as he was about to take Ding Yan and fly towards the Fire Bamboo Forest, a voice called out:

"Wait a moment!"

The burly, bearded man had suddenly spoken.

Liang Yuan cast him a cold glance.

The bearded man offered a smile. "Mr. Liang’s name carries great weight, and I’ve heard of your renown for quite some time."

"I understand you journeyed to the Floating Island at the Lijiang River entrance and participated in the island’s contest."

"May I inquire, did you happen to encounter any military personnel there?"

Liang Yuan raised an eyebrow. "Why, did your military contingent not return?"

Zhang Dazhi elaborated, "Mr. Liang is unaware? Nearly half of those who ventured onto that Dark Attribute Floating Island never made it back. Only a few ordinary superpower users stationed on the periphery returned to deliver reports."

"I heard you were among those who entered. Could you please enlighten me on what transpired within?"

Liang Yuan responded with calm indifference. "If they did not emerge, they are likely deceased."

"What?"

Zhang Dazhi’s expression contorted, and he immediately pressed further. "How did they perish?"

"How should I know?"

Liang Yuan offered no pleasantries, his gaze dismissive. After uttering these words, he ceased paying them any mind, taking Ding Yan, Gu Feng, and Zhang Peng as they swiftly departed the area.

As they continued their approach towards the Fire Bamboo Forest.

Liang Yuan observed a significant number of individuals in military uniforms patrolling the perimeter of the Fire Bamboo Forest.

Additionally, several teams clad in uniform black attire were stationed at various checkpoints, maintaining guard.

Ding Yan quickly interjected, "Those in black are our people. Over the past month and a half, in accordance with your prior strategy, we have successfully relocated all production departments into the Mirage Snake Space."

"This region of Yangshan is now primarily dedicated to resource extraction and the rigorous training of our combat divisions."

Liang Yuan nodded, inquiring, "Is everyone well?"

"The elderly, women, and children have all been safely transferred to the Mirage Snake Space. During the last ambush by the Three Great Sects, we sustained considerable losses."

"Fortunately, the elders who initially joined us remain steadfast."

"Moreover, it is fortunate that you left behind several Genetic Species. Among these, the Water Attribute, Spirit Attribute, and Earth Attribute have all achieved breakthroughs."

"Zhao Kai has now reached 73 Points and is approaching 74 Points; his attribute level makes him a considerable figure, even within Guangfu."

"The most remarkable individual is Li Qinghua. We are uncertain of his cultivation methods, but he has already attained 81 Points, establishing him as the most formidable among us."

Ding Yan spoke with a touch of awe in her voice.

While Li Qinghua took longer to condense his Genetic Species compared to Zhao Kai, his cultivation speed was astonishingly rapid.

Liang Yuan understood the underlying reason and explained, "Li Qinghua’s circumstances are unique; he refined the Heart Core of the Mirage Snake Space, absorbing a massive quantity of energy directly imbued from the core."

"To be frank, his advancement is somewhat subdued; this is likely because the Heart Core he refined had previously undergone processing by the Sword-tailed Sea Snake, which consumed a significant portion of its essence."

"Had it been the original, unprocessed Heart Core, his advancement would undoubtedly be far greater."

Liang Yuan himself had refined a Heart Core from the Floating Island near the Dark Abyss’s Mouth and was intimately familiar with the immense energy it contained.

He could still feel a significant amount of residual power within his body, not yet fully refined and integrated.

Due to the delayed reorganization of his genes to break through the mid-tier of the Genetic Map, he remained stuck at 100 Points.

Once he found the time to properly reorganize the Genetic Map, he would be able to surpass 100 Points and further assimilate the energy contained within these Heart Cores.

A moment of profound realization dawned upon Ding Yan, finally understanding the reason behind Li Qinghua’s astonishingly rapid advancement.

She quickly inquired, "Then what about Zhao Kai? How did he progress so swiftly?"

"I allocated him ample Ice Attribute Blood Crystals; he directly absorbed and refined the energy from them, which accounts for his rapid progression," was the explanation.

"What is your current Main Attribute?"

Ding Yan let out a sigh, stating, "64 Points."

Liang Yuan raised an eyebrow, acknowledging Ding Yan’s diligent efforts.

However, Yangshan was deficient in Physical Class Blood Crystals, which would have enabled Ding Yan to absorb energy at a faster rate.

Consequently, regardless of her hard work, her advancement speed couldn't match that of Zhao Kai and Li Qinghua.

In the span of a month and a half, she had improved from 50 Points to 64 Points, a commendable increase of 14 Points.

After his own absence for a month and a half, it appeared that superpower users operating outside, with access to greater resources, had been advancing at an accelerated pace.

He pondered how many formidable experts might have emerged from the Three Great Sects after his decisive defeat of them.

After all, the number of individuals capable of refining both Floating Island Heart Cores and Brain Cores remained remarkably small.

However, within the Three Great Sects, the Water God Sect and the Earth Mother Sect held dominion over the Floating Island resources, possessing a considerable stockpile of Blood Crystals.

Therefore, their high-ranking members naturally had no shortage of cultivation resources.

Their speed of improvement was undoubtedly not insignificant.

While he was progressing, his adversaries were also advancing rapidly.

On his return journey to the Fire Bamboo Forest, Liang Yuan surveyed his surroundings and observed that the shopping center remained bustling with activity.

The sunroom area was also drawing a substantial crowd.

Even before he reached the vicinity, the distinct sounds of an argument could be heard emanating from the sunroom.

"Damn it, why are you cutting in line? I was here first!"

"Haha, you were here first? I’ve been on duty outside for Yangshan for two hours, can’t I at least go in to catch some sun first?"

"Damn it, brat, haven't you ever heard of military priority?"

Liang Yuan looked over to see two young men engaged in a heated dispute at the entrance of the sunroom.

One was clad in dark, sturdy attire, while the other sported a buzz cut and wore camouflage.

At that moment, the man in camouflage smirked coldly, unleashing a barrage of curses.

Beside him, several other military personnel in camouflage, all armed, joined in with continuous sneers.

Turning his attention back to the young man in dark clothing's group, Liang Yuan noticed several older men attempting to restrain him, repeatedly urging him to desist.

"Forget it, Han Tao, don't escalate this into trouble."

"Han Tao, come back. Don’t you understand the current situation? You shouldn't offend them."

"Stop being stubborn, come back now."

Han Tao's eyes were red with defiance, his voice choked with unshed tears as he protested, "But my elder brother has a fever, and the medical department said he needs to get into the sunroom quickly to ward off the chill."

"Sigh, you take my spot in front. Bring your elder brother in first. Stop arguing with them," a middle-aged man nearby suggested kindly.

Among the onlookers, someone grumbled under their breath, clearly angered, "Damn, this is our territory, why should we let these military thugs occupy it."

"If Mr. Liang were here, he would surely teach these bastards a lesson."

These few individuals spoke their thoughts softly, but every single person present was a Superpower User, and no matter how low their voices, the military personnel in camouflage could not fail to overhear.

The buzz-cut young man in camouflage abruptly spun his head around, fixing the crowd with a glare and shouting, "Damn it, if you have the guts, step out here and say it to my face!"

"Damn it, you think we actually want to come to your miserable place? It was your people who begged us to come and protect you."

"Without us, you lot would have been completely devoured by the Three Great Sects by now!"

"Damn, go take a piss and look in the mirror; you trash, are you even worthy of occupying this resource?"

"Before the Great Flood, this area was a national forest park, national, got it?"

"Look at the uniform I'm wearing, I represent the nation; what do you represent?"

The military thugs unleashed their insults without restraint, truly dropping all pretense, and their words caused the expressions of everyone present to shift dramatically.

Especially those from Yangshan, each displaying clear signs of mounting anger.

Many younger individuals could no longer resist standing up to retort.

However, the older generation quickly restrained these hot-headed youths.

"Stop, don't quarrel, don't argue with them!"

"Don't make things difficult for Captain Zhao and the others!"

"We still need them right now; hold it in! Hold it in!"

The older generation mostly grasped the larger situation at hand. They were aware that the Three Great Sects had consistently shown interest in Yangshan. If they were to antagonize the military personnel at this moment, Yangshan would genuinely find itself completely isolated, lacking any allies. The fiery indignation of the younger generation, feeling insulted without an outlet for their fury, contorted their faces. Numerous dark-clothed youths from Yangshan could do nothing but fix their angry gazes upon the military ruffians, none daring to make a move. The discipline instilled in Yangshan had long become an intrinsic part of them. Yangshan was their home, and even in death, they would not bring trouble upon it. A buzz-cut soldier, witnessing this, let out a sneer, a flicker of contempt crossing his features. He advanced, directly shoving the red-eyed, dark-clothed youth Han Tao aside, barking, "Get out of the way." Furthermore, he turned his head towards his companions clad in camouflage, making a gesture and chortling, "Let's go, everyone inside." "We traveled all the way from Guangfu and protected these mountains for them, is it wrong to enjoy ourselves a little?" "Brothers, let's head in." The soldiers in camouflage behind him also erupted in laughter, eagerly following the buzz-cut soldier with boldness towards the sunroom. However, they had barely taken two steps when a voice abruptly cut through the air. "Since when did the people of Yangshan turn into such cowards?" This voice was light and delivered with casualness, yet when it reached the ears of everyone present, it resonated like a powerful bell, causing all heads to turn suddenly. Upon hearing this voice, Han Tao's heart began to pound violently, and goosebumps erupted across his skin. He turned to see the newcomer, and in that instant, his already reddened eyes could no longer hold back their tears. "Mr. Liang, Mr. Liang!" He appeared like a child who had suffered an injustice, suddenly finding his protector. His previously strained expression could no longer be maintained. Large teardrops streamed down his face. "Wah — Mr. Liang, Mr. Liang!" Han Tao dropped to his knees before Liang Yuan with a thud, weeping uncontrollably. Liang Yuan strode towards him, reached out to help him up, and declared in a deep tone, "Don't cry! Men of Yangshan only spill blood, they do not shed tears!" "Sob, Mr. Liang, they're bullying us, they're truly bullying us."