Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1241 - 576: A New Line of Thought

"Tide Master Brain, is there a way to counter Liang’s shadow-attribute abilities?" Hu Zhong inquired.

Within the Tide Master Brain, electrical sparks danced as three processors worked at peak efficiency.

After a brief pause, it responded, "Based on the current status of the Water God Cult, three methods exist to neutralize the [Dark Abyss Maw]."

"The first method involves forcefully dispelling the Dark Abyss Maw using light-attribute power, thereby enabling unhindered passage into and out of the shadow realm."

"The second method requires a shadow-attribute superpower user to act as a conduit, leveraging their assistance to open the Dark Abyss Maw."

"The third method entails the use of a Sealing Rune to suppress the operation of shadow-attribute energy, which will in turn cause ruptures within the shadow realm."

These three approaches each necessitate distinct types of superpowers.

A moment of exchanged glances passed between those present, and Hu Zhong voiced his uncertainty, "Do any of our island inhabitants possess light-attribute superpower abilities?"

The Tide Master Brain replied, "According to the roster of the Water God Cult personnel located on Denggong Mountain, there is an individual named Yan Yiqiao with a primary attribute score of 50 points. However, due to a scarcity of light-attribute genetic species within the cult, she has been unable to achieve a breakthrough and consequently cannot reside in the resource-rich Miyuan Rainforest for intensive cultivation."

The Tide Master Brain contained all personnel information for the Water God Cult, its vast processing power capable of storing immense quantities of data.

Knowledge Priest Hu Zhong immediately responded, "Yan Yiqiao... Captain Liang Long, does that name ring a bell?"

Liang Long gave a slight nod. "I do recall seeing her name when the Water God Maids were being selected. She wasn't a water-attribute superpower user, so she didn't make the cut. I hadn't realized she was still on Denggong Mountain."

"I will dispatch someone to locate her shortly," Liang Long stated.

Wu Wenfang then inquired, "And regarding the second method, involving a shadow attribute user, do we have any such superpower users within our Water God Cult?"

Promptly, the Tide Master Brain presented another list.

"There are indeed two shadow-attribute superpower users: Yang Jian and Li Na."

"Yang Jian's primary attribute stands at 43 points, while Li Na's is 45 points; both are currently stationed on Denggong Mountain. These two individuals have undergone gill-lung fusion surgery modifications and have not yet joined either the Drowning Spirit Guard or the Abyssal Stalker units, primarily subsisting on salvaging metals from the old world."

Hu Zhong nodded thoughtfully, without any recollection of these two individuals.

Shadow-attribute superpower users naturally possess a low profile and are not typically figures of great importance, making it understandable that they went unnoticed.

Wu Wenfang declared, "I shall immediately assign personnel to find these two and conduct a thorough baptism upon them."

The term 'thorough baptism' here referred specifically to intensive psychological conditioning.

Hu Zhong, the Knowledge Priest of the Water God Cult, excelled particularly in this area.

He was an ability user, and his specific skill was named [Spirit Baptism].

Following the awakening of his genetic species, this ability had become even more potent, enabling widespread spiritual manipulation and mind control.

The rapid expansion of the Water God Cult owed a significant debt to the combined efforts of him and Han Tai.

"The Sealing Rune, capable of suppressing superpower energy – effectively sealing shadow-attribute energy – is a method I had also considered," Liang Long mentioned.

He immediately followed up with a question, "How many Sealing Talisman Stones do we have remaining?"

"Tide Master Brain, what is the current inventory of Sealing Talisman Stones in the warehouse?" Hu Zhong hastily inquired.

The Tide Master Brain responded, "There are a total of 9,221 units of Sealing Talisman Stone weaponry available."

Upon hearing this figure, Hu Zhong visibly relaxed, a smile gracing his lips. "That is more than sufficient."

"All preparations are complete; we merely await coordination with the other three factions before delivering a decisive blow to Yangshan’s Liang," Liang Long declared, his eyes gleaming with ambition.

"Once he is eliminated, the resources of Yangshan will wholly belong to us," Liang Long added, a shared glance with Hu Zhong eliciting a mutual chuckle.

Only Wu Wenfang remained engrossed in thought. Among the three, he alone had faced Liang Yuan in direct confrontation.

For reasons he couldn't quite articulate, he harbored a persistent feeling that Liang was not as straightforward as he appeared.

It was only when confronting him directly that one could truly perceive the terrifying pressure he exuded.

Meanwhile, at the Earth Mother Sect, within the Yellow Earth Divine Origin compound.

In the main discussion hall, seven individuals were seated, their expressions exceptionally grim, casting a heavy pall over the atmosphere.

Representatives from the Fertile Soil Department, the Root Legacy Institute, the Bountiful Circle, and the Seasonal Priests – four distinct functional departments – with their seven leading figures, had convened for this meeting.

The Fertile Soil Department, functioning as the construction division, was headed by Shi Lianhai.

The Root Legacy Institute bears resemblance to the Water God Cult’s Abyss Archive, dedicated to revising history, reformulating the Earth Mother Sect’s doctrines, and chronicling significant occurrences, along with the instruction of its clergy. Overseeing this department is Shu Zhanyue, a woman in her thirties.

The Bountiful Circle, under the leadership of Guan Maocai, handles the distribution of resources and manages various church operations, possessing a degree of decision-making authority and partial financial control.

Structurally, the Seasonal Priests echo the organization of the Water God Cult.

These Seasonal Priests are naturally divided according to the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. While nominally in charge of seasonal ceremonies, each holds distinct responsibilities.

The Spring Priest, Li Chunhua, supervises agricultural cultivation and functions much like Yangshan’s Agriculture Department. He is also a Wood Attribute Superpower User.

Summer Priest Xia Yutian is responsible for the island’s water management systems and is a Water Attribute Superpower User.

Autumn Priest Wu Qiuyue, the sole female among the four great priests, wields powers of the earth attribute.

Winter Priest Wu Dongdong presents a unique case among the four, possessing an ice attribute superpower!

Upon learning that Mist City might be an ice attribute Floating Island, he personally dispatched personnel from the Evangelical Mission to secure it.

Had the pursuit of the Yellow Earth Divine Origin floating island not been occurring concurrently, he would undoubtedly have led the expedition himself.

At this juncture, these seven individuals represent the seven highest positions within the Earth Mother Sect.

"Have you concluded your reading?"

Shi Lianhai, the leader of the Fertile Soil Department, seated at the head position, inquired in a deep tone.

Following his question, the Winter Priest Wu Dongdong, from the furthest seat, placed down the paper slip in his hand, asking with gravity, "How could this transpire?"

"Why is such a significant external event only now being communicated to us?" The Autumn Priest Wu Qiuyue questioned with indignation.

Shu Zhanyue from the Root Inheritance Institute stated plainly, "Based on the information I've gathered, it appears to be the son of Forest Bishop Lin Tianci, who instigated the leaders of the River Valley Elders, Desert Watcher, and Evangelical Mission."

"And for what purpose? Is Lin Tianci an imbecile? Did he not conduct an investigation? Liang has already surpassed 100 points; why were they not alerted to such critical intelligence?" The Spring Priest Li Chunhua could not refrain from exclaiming.

Summer Priest Xia Yutian responded with composure, "What's so puzzling about that? Lin Tianci is the son of the former Forest Bishop Lin Guangqun. His sole focus is avenging his father. Why would he concern himself with anything else?"

"I am merely perplexed that individuals with the intellect of Qi Hongwen, He Mingzhi, and Fang Hao would exhibit such foolishness."

At this moment, Guan Maocai, the steward of the Ring of Abundance, interjected.

He was a middle-aged man of short stature, adorned with a thin mustache.

Adjusting his mustache, he remarked, "It is not difficult to deduce; both the Water God Sect and the Spiritual Ability Sect have already initiated actions. They reacted swiftly upon receiving the news."

"After all, Yangshan is home to two Floating Islands, most notably the Spatial Floating Island, whose potential rivals even our Yellow Earth Divine Origin."

"In essence, this could constitute an independent Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, likely impervious to flood incursions and devoid of constant torrential downpours."

"Who would not be enticed by such a sanctuary?"

"We must acknowledge a crucial detail revealed by this incident."

"It demonstrates that our oversight of the believers on Cangfu Mountain is far too lax!"

"The Forest Bishop, River Valley Elders, Desert Watcher, and Evangelical Mission—these intermediary institutions meant for our governance collaborated to deceive us."

"Is this not a more dreadful realization?"

Upon hearing this summation, a collective awakening dawned upon everyone, and their expressions shifted dramatically.

These mid-level institutions situated on Cangfu Mountain had now acted behind their backs, leading to dire consequences.

Guan Maocai was the sole individual among the seven who had previously held a governmental post.

Within this group of seven, he was regarded as second in seniority.

The Ring of Abundance commanded an extensive array of resources belonging to the Earth Mother Sect, apart from Shi Lianhai of the Fertile Soil Department, whose strength established him as the most formidable present.

The remaining attendees possessed roughly comparable combat prowess, with their primary attributes reaching the 100-point mark.

Nevertheless, in terms of administrative acumen and management expertise, no one present could rival Guan Maocai.

Years prior, when the Earth Mother Sect successfully acquired the Yellow Earth Divine Origin from various factions, including the Spiritual Ability Sect, Guan Maocai's contribution proved indispensable.

Through shrewd alliances and skillful diplomacy, the Earth Mother Sect eventually secured dominion over the Yellow Earth Divine Origin.

At present, the Heart Core of this divine origin had been expertly refined by Shi Lianhai, while the Brain Core was similarly mastered by Guan Maocai.

Consequently, they stood as the undisputed custodians of the Yellow Earth Divine Origin.

His pronouncements in that moment brought about a collective understanding and a sobering realization among everyone present.

For a seasoned politician like Guan Maocai, the most perilous threats frequently emerged not from external forces, but from internal machinations.

This unsettling sensation of losing command from within was precisely what gnawed at his deepest fears.

Indeed, this was a prevalent anxiety for all individuals occupying positions of high authority.

Shi Lianhai then inquired, "Old Guan, do you perhaps have any judicious strategies in mind?"

Guan Maocai responded, "The demise of Lin Tianci’s followers on Yangshan is not entirely disadvantageous; it presents a valuable opportunity to restructure our internal affairs, strategically reposition personnel, and firmly establish our control over Cangfu Mountain."

"This objective is well within reach; I am confident that within a fortnight, full authority over Cangfu Mountain will be restored."

Shi Lianhai gave a slight nod, his attention then shifting as he asked, "And what is your proposed course of action regarding this individual, Liang, from Yangshan?"

"His core attributes are also reaching the 100-point mark; his domain and populace are on par with our own. Once his influence is fully developed, suppressing him will prove exceedingly difficult."

"My recommendation is to attempt negotiation; their existing grievances should be considered resolved now that Lin Tianci has met his end at his hands."

"Simply refraining from further conflict should be viewed as our most significant concession. He ought to possess the discernment to recognize such a favorable outcome."

Guan Maocai’s counsel caused a deep knitting of brows among those in attendance, who clearly struggled to grasp his underlying intentions.

Shu Zhanyue, representing the Root Inheritance Institute, voiced his objection directly, "Teacher Guan, how can such a proposal be entertained? Even if Lin Tianci and his ilk were insubordinate and merited punishment, that internal matter falls under our jurisdiction. Why should an outsider be permitted to intervene?"

"Precisely, Teacher Guan; if such a precedent is set, what becomes of the esteemed reputation of our Earth Mother Sect?" the Spring Priest, Li Chunhua, added, unable to contain her concern.

Although Shi Lianhai remained silent, a distinct flicker of skepticism could be observed in his gaze directed at Guan Maocai.

Guan Maocai offered a subtle smile and posed a counter-question, "Your points are valid, but what do you anticipate would be the response of the Spiritual Ability Sect and the Water God Sect?"

"Naturally, they would seize the opportunity to attack, eliminate Liang, and subsequently partition Yangshan’s resources!" Shu Zhanyue declared unequivocally.

Guan Maocai inclined his head slightly, a knowing smile playing on his lips, "However, it seems Yangshan’s strength might be considerable."

"It is highly probable that the Water God Sect and the Spiritual Ability Sect will unite their forces, rallying all available personnel to jointly confront Liang Yuan of Yangshan."

"Under these circumstances, if we were to strategically withdraw, forge an alliance with Yangshan's Liang Yuan, and then, during the ensuing conflict, inflict substantial damage upon both the Water God Sect and the Spiritual Ability Sect, what advantages do you surmise we might reap?"

Upon hearing this audacious proposal, a collective gasp swept through the assembled individuals.

No one had foreseen that mere moments after debating the best methods to subdue Liang Yuan of Yangshan, Guan Maocai would pivot so dramatically, advocating for a strategy aimed at striking the Water God Sect and the Spiritual Ability Sect!