Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1229 - 564: The Three Great Sects Arrive (Part 2)

They harbored fears of a potential downfall this time around.

However, upon further reflection, he suspected he might be overcomplicating matters.

This time, the Earth Mother Sect was not the sole entity making a move; the Water God Sect and the Spiritual Ability Sect were undoubtedly involved as well.

Furthermore, Yangshan had already incurred the wrath of the military, sealing its fate with no escape!

At this very moment, across the expansive, snow-covered plains, hundreds of individuals were speeding on sleds, rapidly departing the Guangfu District and making a direct charge towards Yangshan.

The flags adorning their sleds clearly identified them as belonging to the Water God Sect!

Two colossal mutant beasts were harnessed to a sled as massive as a ship.

On the deck of this vessel, several figures clad in the blue robes of the Water God Sect stood arrayed.

The majority concealed their faces behind masks, with only a select few revealing their features.

Among them, a masked individual, leading the contingent, inquired in a deep timbre, "Do you believe that fellow named Liang has lost his mind, provoking the military?"

The Plague Priest, Han Tai, chuckled, "He's not mad; he's simply desperate."

"Old Han, what are your thoughts on this?" the masked man asked, a touch of surprise in his voice.

"Younger Brother Wu, you've been immersed in the Miyuan Rainforest, leaving you somewhat detached from the external circumstances."

Han Tai elaborated slowly, "You might not be aware, but the military contingent dispatched this time, while nominally allied with Yangshan, operates under a less-than-transparent agenda. Is there truly such altruism in this world?"

"The unit deployed hails from the military's Hawk Faction. Their true nature, while perhaps unknown to others, is certainly understood by us within the Three Great Sects."

"These individuals are hardly paragons of virtue, nor are they the civilian forces from before the Great Flood. They were integrated into the military post-cataclysm, much like the Spiritual Ability Sect, prioritizing raw strength and the pursuit of evolution."

"The populace of Yangshan has secured control over incredibly valuable resources. Even Li Qinghua, celebrated as the King of Space, managed to seize a Spatial Attribute Floating Island."

"Tell me, if you were in their position, would you not feel a pang of desire?"

Upon the mention of the Spatial Attribute Floating Island, a subtle glint of avarice flickered across the masked Life Priest's expression.

"Are you suggesting the military harbors ambitions for this Floating Island as well? Their supposed support for Yangshan is merely a ruse to intimidate us while they aim to secure Yangshan for themselves?"

The Plague Priest Han Tai let out a dry laugh, "Precisely. This aligns perfectly with the Hawk Faction's modus operandi. They are a far cry from the upright Dove Faction within the military."

"Given this predicament, do you truly believe that fellow Liang would passively watch as his hard-won domain is gradually encroached upon by the military? Could he possibly endure such a fate?"

"With his demonstrated capabilities, he would indisputably refuse to yield, and would undoubtedly seek to expel these military personnel at the earliest opportunity."

"However, based on my assessment, his actions would likely stop at mere expulsion. I never anticipated such audacity—disarming their ranks, apprehending their soldiers, and even detaining individuals of company-level rank like Zhang Dazhi and Ge Liangen."

"This constitutes a complete severance of ties with the military."

"Who could fathom the source of his extraordinary confidence?" the Life Priest could not help but inquire.

Han Tai scoffed, "He still operates under the delusion that the world outside remains unchanged from a month and a half ago."

"I concede, a month and a half prior, he was indeed a formidable force, possessing a primary attribute score of ninety. Outside of the Dark Attribute Floating Island at that time, few dared to challenge him."

"Nevertheless, a period of a month and a half has elapsed, during which the superpower users beyond these walls have achieved remarkable advancements."

"He remained confined within the Shadow World for an extended duration, likely making negligible progress."

"Heh heh, the world has irrevocably shifted, and his demise this time is all but assured!"

Han Tai's analysis was both incisive and comprehensive, prompting a slight nod of agreement from his companion.

"It would be ideal if, during this confrontation, we could apprehend him. This would allow us to extract the truth behind the events on the Dark Attribute Floating Island and ascertain the circumstances surrounding Deng Ze."

"Naturally, our primary objective remains the 'King of Space' from Yangshan."

"That Spatial Attribute Floating Island absolutely must be claimed by us!"

"A Spatial Attribute Floating Island would prove instrumental in our Sect's endeavor to unify Linjiang City."

...

Meanwhile, back on Yangshan, Liang Yuan had returned to his residence perched on the cliff overlooking the Fire Bamboo Forest.

Yang Mei and the others had diligently redecorated and organized this cliffside dwelling.

Gazing upon the now-cozy interior, Liang Yuan felt a profound sense of contentment.

Yang Mei remained occupied in the kitchen, preparing a meal, while Song Wen and Dong Yan engaged Liang Yuan in lively conversation, recounting the breathtaking vistas encountered within the Mirage Snake Space.

Song Wen couldn’t help but mention: "Brother Liang, you have no idea, over there because there isn’t any light, the various luminous plants make it appear quite mysterious."

"Later, we cultivated a vast expanse of Mutated Sunflowers on Little Straw Mountain, transforming it into a nearly glowing mountain over there."

"Because it radiates light, Little Straw Mountain is now known as the city that never sleeps."

"And numerous survivors who were scattered across the Mirage Snake Space have flocked here. Take a guess, how many individuals are currently within the Mirage Snake Space?"

Liang Yuan chuckled, "How could I possibly guess that?"

"Haha, not accounting for the population residing underwater, there are close to three thousand individuals in total."

Liang Yuan was astonished, "What, people are living underwater as well?"

"Yes, haven’t you forgotten about Ji Xiaoyu and her group from the underwater shelter?" Dong Yan quickly reminded him.

Only then did Liang Yuan recall the existence of such a group.

He inquired with a touch of confusion, "But there aren’t many of them, are there? I remember Ji Xiaoyu and her associates didn’t have a large number of people underwater."

"There are quite a few, nearly a hundred. It’s not solely Ji Xiaoyu’s group that established an underwater shelter. With the emergence of the city that never sleeps, other underwater shelter personnel from various locations have also come forward."

"Over time and through negotiations, everyone spontaneously decided to establish their settlement with the city that never sleeps at Little Straw Mountain as the central hub."

"Currently, it’s too frigid on land, and those Merfolk as well as mermaid superpower users find it preferable to reside underwater."

"Oh, Brother Liang, while you were away, both Li Qinghua and Zhao Kai have earned their own distinct titles."

"Oh? What titles?"

"The inhabitants of the Mirage Snake Space refer to Li Qinghua as the 'King of Space,' and Zhao Kai, situated in Meishan, is known as the 'King of Ice.'"

Upon hearing this, Song Wen’s demeanor displayed a hint of concern.

"Brother Liang, their prestige isn’t insignificant either. Won’t this potentially impact your standing?"

Liang Yuan was taken aback, not anticipating Song Wen would consider this particular aspect.

He couldn’t help but let out a laugh: "Worry not, it won’t."

His gaze flickered slightly; his position in Yangshan was practically cemented and irreplaceable.

However, the bestowed titles of 'King of Space' and 'King of Ice' did spark some contemplation in Liang Yuan.

"Perhaps I could form an elite Yangshan powerhouse group, thereby motivating everyone in their cultivation and also intimidating minor adversaries."

It was akin to the Three Great Sects, which had meticulously established a multitude of intricate organizational frameworks.

For instance, the Water God Sect had instituted the Four Great Priests.

The Spiritual Ability Sect had created the Evolution Council.

These titles sounded grand, mysterious, and unpredictable, imbuing their respective sects with an aura of mystique and attracting numerous individuals susceptible to manipulation.

Yangshan, on the other hand, while not adhering to a clerical or religiously governed model.

Yet, the principle of individual heroism could certainly be promoted.

The era had drastically shifted since the Great Flood; previously, Huaxia championed the concept of collectivism, and heroes typically emerged only after their demise.

But with the advent of superpower users following the Great Flood, the emergence of heroism became an unavoidable consequence.

A potent force necessitates powerful heroes to spearhead it.

Only then can the cohesion of the force and the populace's loyalty be amplified.

At the present moment, the sole individual in Yangshan being elevated to the ultimate heroic status was himself.

However, this was still insufficient. Through several previous crises, it was evident that Yangshan needed to foster the creation of more heroic figures.

In doing so, even in his absence from Yangshan, other heroes could serve to unify the people.

At the very least, it would prevent the community from devolving into a disorganized state, easily susceptible to external disruption.

"Perhaps I could institute a Celestial King organization based on the collective strength of the individuals within Yangshan."

"With the King of Space and the King of Ice already established, possibly adding a couple more, resulting in Yangshan's Four Great Celestial Kings?"

As this playful notion crossed his mind, Liang Yuan couldn't help but find amusement in his own thoughts.