Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1231 - 566: The Attack

The Guangfu Military District, once a battalion-level unit with approximately 800 personnel, has been drastically reduced post-apocalypse due to internal leadership conflicts.

These divisions fractured the original unit, leaving only about 400 soldiers.

To maintain its former strength, the military resorted to vigorously recruiting external migrant soldiers amidst the Great Flood.

Despite these recruitment efforts, the battalion's numbers only climbed to around 500, barely meeting the minimum requirement for an infantry battalion.

Its past credibility as a state symbol had initially allowed the military to attract a significant portion of the migrant population.

However, the emergence of superpowers and harsh realities caused widespread distrust in the military.

Furthermore, aggressive actions by hardline military figures tarnished its reputation, driving many to join the Three Great Sects or establish their own ruling organizations.

Consequently, following the apocalypse, people became the most prized asset.

Especially now, a year after the Great Flood, the human casualty count has reached devastating proportions, with fewer than one in ten surviving.

The Guangfu military now faces immense challenges in finding new recruits, as all external forces vie for personnel.

The Three Great Sects have even extended their influence into the park area.

Therefore, the population of five to six thousand in Yangshan, though seemingly modest, represents a significant gathering in Linjiang City.

What's more remarkable is that over a third of these Yangshan inhabitants are women and children.

In this post-apocalyptic era, they symbolize the future, with women tasked with reproduction and children representing Yangshan's continuation.

This demographic also means that Yangshan's combat-ready forces constitute only about two-thirds of the total population.

Nevertheless, this two-thirds still amounts to nearly three to four thousand individuals, a considerable number.

Based on the military's standard of 500 soldiers per battalion, the Yangshan population could theoretically form seven to eight battalions.

Of course, these individuals are currently distributed across various departments, including a substantial number of ordinary people who are not superpower users.

Some remain within the Mirage Snake Space, dedicated to essential tasks like agriculture and construction.

Currently, the total combat personnel stationed in Yangshan is approximately two thousand.

These combatants are distributed across three distinct mountain peaks.

Lingyun Slope has the smallest contingent, with only about three hundred personnel spread across the summit, base, and forested areas.

Meishan boasts nearly a thousand combat personnel, primarily concentrated around Yunquan Temple and Jieshi Academy, securing both the mountaintop and the lower regions.

At Jieshi Academy, key leaders like Li Xiangyang and Yang Youwei demonstrate unwavering loyalty to Liang Yuan.

Yang Mei's influence fosters a sense of closeness to Liang Yuan among many.

Yunquan Temple's operations are naturally overseen by Zhao Kai, its longstanding leader.

The scale of Yunquan Temple has expanded once more, with captains formerly from Mist City, now fully aligned with Yangshan and integrated into its structure.

Furthermore, through the efforts of Granny Li and other women's organizations, some of these captains have found spouses within Yangshan.

Zhou Wanxi, for example, was swift in securing a wife who is now expecting.

These individuals now genuinely view Yangshan as their home, a sentiment stronger than any religious conviction.

Only when people consider this place their true home will they defend it with their lives.

Yangshan itself is under the personal supervision of Liang Yuan, ensuring its security.

Meanwhile, Li Qinghua commands the defense within the Mirage Snake Space.

The Mirage Snake Space now serves as Yangshan's central base, housing the majority of their relatives.

As the master of the Mirage Snake Space, Li Qinghua is optimally positioned to lead its defense.

His authority and capabilities are maximized within this domain.

Presently, in Yangshan Square, Zhang Dazhi and Ge Liangen lie bound on the ground.

Liang Yuan, Han Xiangman, Zhang Peng, and others are gathered at the scene.

However, the most captivating presence is the cheongsam-clad beauty standing beside Liang Yuan.

She exudes an unparalleled elegance and grace, adorned in a cyan and white cheongsam, her every expression carrying a timeless beauty.

Having been absent for over a month, Zhuang Shuyuan's charm has only intensified.

Her regal bearing, amplified by her power, has deepened, creating an aura of unattainability.

It is only in Liang Yuan's presence that her softer, feminine side emerges.

Standing with Liang Yuan, her expression was grave and sincere.

"Mr. Liang, the military intelligence I extracted is here for your review."

She presented a document to Liang Yuan.

As Liang Yuan accepted it, she subtly brushed the back of his hand.

Liang Yuan's eyebrows rose, and he cast a glance her way.

Yet, she maintained a serious demeanor, appearing oblivious to her action.

Liang Yuan offered a smile and began reading the document.

"So, they're from the hardline faction within the military?"

"Haha, you should take a look yourself."

After completing his read, Liang Yuan passed the confession for the others to examine.

Han Xiangman, Zhang Peng, and the rest took the document, and upon grasping its contents, each displayed evident anger.

"It turns out they were acting under orders from high command, intending to seize our Yangshan resources all along!"

"So their recent aggressive maneuvers were entirely planned!"

"These scoundrels, damn it, the Qinghua brothers even supplied them with fifty Space Gene Species, is this how they offer assistance?"

"These lowlifes, cloaked in military attire, haven't resembled true soldiers for a long time!"

"Shameless! Utterly shameless!"

The group erupted in fury, voicing their curses loudly.

Liang Yuan, having foreseen this reaction, remained composed. He turned to Zhuang Shuyuan, inquiring, "Did these two divulge any military superpower techniques?"

Zhuang Shuyuan shook her head. "Only a minimal portion of their technology. They lacked the technical expertise to comprehend it fully. I could only detect some superpower equipment on their persons and compelled them to explain its usage."

"This intelligence has already been submitted to Professor Li and his research division."

Liang Yuan gave a nod, preparing to continue his line of questioning.

Abruptly, a sharp, piercing flute melody echoed from the direction of Gouwu Pavilion!

Liang Yuan's gaze immediately shot upwards, and Han Xiangman exclaimed beside him, "Enemy attack!"

"An airborne infiltration is occurring!"

"Mr. Liang, I will investigate!"

Tu Long shouted instantly, then launched himself into the air, transforming into an eagle and ascending into the sky.

He had also established his genetic species, and his Tattoo Spirit ability had grown progressively stronger.

The immense eagle he transformed into was not only colossal but its feathers had also become incredibly durable and sharp, akin to the blades of a fighter jet.

Boom!

Concurrently, a resounding explosion emanated from the base of the mountain.

All eyes turned towards the mountain's foot.

Through the swirling blizzard, a violent detonation sound was heard, followed by a towering inferno ascending into the sky, trailing thick plumes of smoke.

Han Xiangman quickly reported, "That's from the ambush site of Gao Li and Hongmian."

"Hostile forces have breached our defenses, Mr. Liang, I will go assess the situation," Han Xiangman declared.

Liang Yuan nodded, adding a cautionary note, "Be vigilant."

Han Xiangman appeared slightly taken aback, sensing the concern in his eyes, which brought a wave of warmth to her heart.

With a slight pause, she smiled and nodded, "Mm, understood."

With that, she swiftly moved towards the mountain.

Nearby, Zhuang Shuyuan observed this interaction. A fleeting, unreadable glint crossed her beautiful phoenix eyes as she thoughtfully regarded Han Xiangman's long legs, then glanced at Liang Yuan, and lightly pursed her red lips, as if a realization had dawned upon her.

"So, he favors that type."

As intense combat energies surged both on the mountain and in the air, the conflict erupted instantaneously.

At the same moment, the directions of Lingyun Slope and Meishan were also filled with the thunderous roar of fierce battles.

Alongside Liang Yuan, Zhang Peng and others surged towards the unfolding conflict.

Soon, only Zhuang Shuyuan, Bai Zhirui, Wang An, and others lacking direct combat capabilities remained by his side.

Liang Yuan instructed Zhuang Shuyuan, "Escort them back to the Sunshine District."

Zhuang Shuyuan nodded promptly, offering, "Take care."

Within the Sunshine District, a makeshift emergency center had been established, currently overseen by Yang Shenmin and his team, dedicated to the treatment of casualties from the ongoing battles.

At this very moment, continuous roars echoed from various locations, soon followed by the sight of numerous figures streaking across the sky.

The colossal eagle form assumed by Tu Long spiraled rapidly overhead, adeptly evading a barrage of energy weapon assaults from over a dozen pursuers.

The situation was dire and rapidly escalating.

Behind Liang Yuan, Gao Jie witnessed this scene and immediately called out, "Mr. Liang, allow me to assist."

She leaped into the air, employing telekinetic control, and ascended swiftly into the heavens.

Having solidified her genetic species, Gao Jie had also mastered telekinesis.

With the proficiency to manipulate objects via telekinesis, flight through this means was naturally well within her capabilities.

Combined with her masterful illusion techniques, her combat effectiveness had seen a significant enhancement.

Even amongst Yangshan's numerous superpower users, she could certainly stand her ground.

As she ascended into the heavens, a multitude of figures in the sky immediately broke formation to assault her.

Liang Yuan's gaze intensified on these approaching figures, observing their lack of uniform attire.

Yet, without exception, they all sported golden head adornments.

It was clear they understood gold's capacity to impede spiritual power.

Liang Yuan perceived their aerial movement wasn't innate but facilitated by peculiar back-mounted devices.

Resembling jetpacks, these were presumably energized by superpower stones.

While these contraptions offered swift travel, they conspicuously lacked maneuverability.

Their inability to deftly pursue Tu Long was a testament to this deficiency.

Nevertheless, as a unit for aerial assaults, they possessed certain tactical advantages.

Witnessing this spectacle, Liang Yuan could only issue a soft chuckle.

His laughter subsided as a thunderous bellow erupted from Gouwu Pavilion's direction.

"Fire!"

Rumble!

A barrage of deafening explosions erupted, and with each resounding boom, scores of energy cannons unleashed potent volleys skyward.

The airborne adversaries, hampered by their lack of agility, were instantly engulfed by the energy cannons' fury, disintegrating into sprays of blood and shattered remains.

Tu Long roared with exhilaration from his aerial vantage point, "A flock of simpletons, chasing me? Onward, continue your pursuit!"

His strategic purpose in the sky was primarily to divert the enemy's focus, luring them into the effective range of Gouwu Pavilion's formidable energy cannons.

Direct combat was not his main objective.

Gao Jie, ascending into the sky, also avoided direct confrontation, instead employing her spiritual illusion techniques to subtly manipulate the minds of these aerial attackers.

This brief mental haze ensnared the opponents, creating crucial openings for Gouwu Pavilion's energy cannons to lock onto their targets.

The pair streaked through the sky, their joyous laughter echoing.

Just then, two sharp, piercing sounds sliced through the air, rapidly closing in.

"Perish!"

One of these shrill cries was accompanied by an attack hurtling towards Tu Long with ferocious intent!

Boom!

A colossal fireball tore through the atmosphere, warping the very fabric of space. The intense inferno instantly vaporized the falling snowflakes!