Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1249 - 583: Negotiating Interests in Sun Wu Pavilion

Sect Leader Huo Guodong of the Spiritual Ability Sect put forth this suggestion, and nobody expressed surprise.

Among the formidable Three Great Sects, only the Spiritual Ability Sect currently lacks its own Floating Island.

Consequently, their demand is both logical and, as everyone anticipated, expected.

At this precise moment, Yuan Shijie's voice, deep and resonant, cut through the air: "That Spatial Floating Island is rightfully ours."

"What?"

From the Spiritual Ability Sect's side, Huo Guodong's head snapped up, his gaze locking onto Yuan Shijie.

Their eyes met, each reflecting a chilling, fierce intensity.

Huo Guodong suddenly let out a laugh: "Heh, I had almost forgotten, Commander Yuan's Hawk Faction army, much like ourselves, hasn't yet secured a proper base."

"If we had foreseen this predicament, why didn't Commander Yuan make a move when the Miyuan Rainforest and Yellow Earth Divine Origin first emerged?"

Just as Huo Guodong concluded his statement, Ye Zhixuan, standing beside him, chuckled: "Sect Leader, have you forgotten? At that critical juncture, Commander Yuan was still under the strict watch of Feng Jiangong, utterly unable to depart from Cangqiong Mountain."

On hearing this, Huo Guodong's realization dawned, and he erupted in laughter: "Hahaha, indeed, you've jogged my memory! How could I possibly forget the military's paramount expert, Feng Jiangong?"

The two shared a hearty laugh, effectively putting the Hawk Faction in a precarious position for public ridicule.

The ongoing friction between the military's Hawk Faction and the various other factions has always been a subject of keen interest to the outside world.

While the Hawk Faction is known for its harsh methodologies, they are, as a whole, not as influential as the Dove Faction.

The military's top-tier expert, Feng Jiangong, hails from the Dove Faction.

Furthermore, the pre-flood military region's supreme leader, Zhang Yujiang, is also a prominent member of the Dove Faction.

Even the sole Floating Island, Mist Island, remains under the control of the Dove Faction.

Conversely, the Hawk Faction has only managed to hold onto the old military camp and an outdated equipment production line, failing to inherit any significant military assets.

If the individual occupying this seat today were the Dove Faction leader, Zhang Yujiang, the Three Great Sects would scarcely dare to engage in such open jeers and mockery.

This is primarily because the core conflict between the military establishment and the Three Great Sects is, in essence, the Dove Faction's ideological clash with them.

From the Dove Faction's perspective, their ambition to save the world renders the Three Great Sects as nothing more than outright malevolent cults.

For reasons yet unknown, the Dove Faction has consistently remained on Cloud Mist Island, refraining from taking decisive action to dismantle the Three Great Sects, let alone confront the Hawk Faction.

Yuan Shijie's gaze turned menacing and icy as he declared, "Huo Guodong, are you actively seeking your own demise?"

Huo Guodong's smile vanished as he looked up, meeting Yuan Shijie's glare: "Do you truly believe you hold any significant standing? I addressed you as Commander Yuan, but did that lead you to genuinely think you are a commander?"

"Bang!"

Yuan Shijie struck the table with immense force, causing the surface before him to instantly splinter and crack.

Huo Guodong abruptly rose, a sneer twisting his lips: "You imagine I fear you? Go ahead, make your move!"

A golden pattern on his forehead pulsed, resembling a watchful third eye.

Strange, unsettling noises emanated from all over his body.

These included hisses, low growls, and piercing cries.

It was as if a multitude of fearsome Mutant Beasts were lurking just beneath his skin.

Nearby, Shi Lianhai of the Earth Mother Sect observed this tense confrontation with a mocking smirk. Instead of intervening, he quipped, "Fight! It would be best if you annihilated each other, leaving fewer rivals to vie for Yangshan's resources."

Upon hearing this cynical remark, both Yuan Shijie and Huo Guodong, who were teetering on the edge of outright combat, noticeably calmed their tempers.

At this juncture, Hu Zhong, the esteemed Knowledge Priest of the Water God Sect and the keeper of the Abyss Archives, stepped forward.

"My esteemed colleagues, Yangshan has yet to be fully subdued, and that fellow Liang remains alive. Why are we turning our animosity upon one another at this crucial time?"

"Isn't it somewhat premature to commence discussions regarding the allocation of Yangshan's bounty?"

"Should we not, at the very least, await the final outcome of the battle before determining resource distribution based on individual contributions?"

Hearing Hu Zhong's words, Huo Guodong countered with a sneer: "Hu Zhong, you and Liang Long, cease your pretense of moral uprightness. It's common knowledge that you are currently in league with Yuan Shijie."

"Your assertions hold no weight with me. I had invited you to form an alliance, intending to assist the Spiritual Ability Sect in acquiring the Yellow Earth Divine Origin. However, you abandoned us midway, jeopardizing all our plans. This betrayal, I shall not forget!"

On hearing this accusation, Hu Zhong simply laughed and replied: "Sect Leader Huo, business is business. Who could have possibly anticipated that the Earth Mother Sect would present a more enticing offer at the time?"

On the Earth Mother Sect's side, Shi Lianhai of the Fertile Soil Department's expression darkened instantly. He retorted coldly, "That is ancient history. Do you intend to revisit old grievances?"

"If that is your intention, Huo Guodong, then consider this: you murdered my brother on the Huangtu Plateau. How shall we settle this particular account?"

"Your brother? That scumbag actually dared to obstruct my path, his demise was a kindness."

"If it weren’t for him, I would have long ago refined the Yellow Earth Divine Origin Brain Core, leaving no opportunities for your Earth Mother Sect!"

"Hahaha, well, well, well, Huo Guodong, it seems you are truly seeking death!"

Shi Lianhai of the Earth Mother Sect rose with a sneer, exclaiming, "Esteemed sirs, I propose we suspend this alliance and instead unite to eliminate that dog, Huo Guodong, first!"

"Let us slay this old scoundrel and complete our alliance ritual with the blood of the Spiritual Ability Sect!"

Shi Lianhai's declaration immediately caused a shift in the expressions of many within the Spiritual Ability Sect.

Members of the Spiritual Ability Sect quickly exchanged glances with other factions, their demeanors turning vigilant.

Some even subtly reached for their blades.

For a palpable moment, the atmosphere grew charged with tension.

Fortunately, the leaders of these various factions were not fools; they understood that making a move based on internal disputes at this juncture would be exceptionally unwise.

To contend for benefits not yet secured would be sheer folly.

"Everyone, I have a suggestion," a voice interjected.

Liang Long, from the Water God Sect, suddenly spoke.

A collective cold snort was heard, yet in unspoken agreement, no one acted, allowing Liang Long to proceed.

Liang Long offered a smile, stating, "How about this: we and the Earth Mother Sect forgo the Floating Island. You two can then negotiate the distribution of those two Floating Islands amongst yourselves."

"My Water God Sect will only claim a portion of the Floating Island, along with Yangshan’s Superpower Stones, technology, population, and other resources."

From the Earth Mother Sect’s side, Shi Lianhai abruptly questioned, "Liang Long, are you representing our Earth Mother Sect in this matter?"

"Oh? Brother Shi does not concur with this arrangement?" Yuan Shijie and Huo Guodong both directed their gaze towards Shi Lianhai.

Shi Lianhai declared, "I have no need for the Floating Island itself, but the resources contained within it are absolutely essential. Especially the population resources. Why should they all be handed over to your Water God Sect?"

Following the recent conflict over the Yellow Earth Divine Origin, the Earth Mother Sect had suffered a significant loss of population.

Subsequently, during two assaults on Yangshan, an additional contingent of skilled individuals was lost.

Consequently, the demand for population was now exceedingly high.

In truth, all Three Great Sects were facing a severe shortage of personnel!

The military faction appeared to be in a better situation, as the Hawk Faction's unyielding approach stemmed from their prior military background.

They carried the inherent identity of pre-apocalyptic soldiers, which fostered greater trust among survivors.

This led many survivors to seek refuge and assistance from Yuan Shijie's military faction.

Yuan Shijie leveraged this advantage to rapidly gather people, establishing the considerable scale of the Hawk Faction.

When it came to population resources, the Three Great Sects were the primary contenders.

It was common knowledge that this apocalyptic flood had claimed an immeasurable number of lives.

The surviving populace was likely less than ten percent of the pre-flood population.

In the future evolution of society, the entity controlling population resources would find it easiest to establish a supreme shelter.

This understanding was almost universally shared.

Thus, everyone was vying for population.

Naturally, the prerequisite for acquiring population was territorial control, with Floating Islands remaining the paramount element.

With the military Hawk Faction and the Spiritual Ability Sect having secured Floating Islands, the resources located on these islands were consequently subject to distribution.

Both the Water God Sect and the Earth Mother Sect possessed their own Floating Islands, and their most coveted resource was, without question, population.

Now, with the Water God Sect aiming to seize these resources, how could Shi Lianhai possibly agree?

On the Water God Sect's side, Hu Zhong offered a placating smile, remarking, "Indeed, can we not discuss this matter amicably?"

"Brother Shi, the allocation of resources acquired from taking Yangshan should logically depend on the level of contribution made by each party in this engagement, wouldn't you agree?"

"Currently, Yangshan encompasses three distinct locations – three islands situated around its center. These islands host a substantial quantity of Superpower Stones, a populace rich in potential, various Mutant Plants, and fertile crops."

"Furthermore, there is the Spatial Floating Island, known as the Mirage Snake Space."

"And that individual named Liang has just successfully refined the Dark Attribute Floating Island."

"Among these three, the Dark Attribute Floating Island presents the greatest mystery and danger. All parties have dispatched personnel to investigate, yet the island's true nature remains largely unknown."

"The person named Liang is the proprietor of that island; his strength within that domain is undoubtedly formidable."

"As for the three islands of Yangshan, they pose a distinct challenge. Although not Floating Islands, the inhabitants are all Yangshan’s Superpower Users, making an assault difficult despite the abundance of resources they hold."

"The Spatial Floating Island is the most straightforward objective; we only need to breach the Spatial Barrier to enter directly. Once Li Qinghua is dealt with, the rest will fall into place easily."

"Shouldn't our four factions first agree on how to proceed before discussing the division of spoils?"

With these words, no one voiced any objections.

However, Ding Huaiyi unexpectedly interjected, "There's a problem with that. If we're dividing tasks by territory, wouldn't the area occupied by that person surnamed Liang be the most formidable to assault?"

This point immediately caught the attention of the others; Shi Lianhai and Huo Guodong, among others, quickly grasped the implication.

On the Water God Sect's side, Hu Zhong chuckled, "That's a simple fix. Let's first consolidate our forces, eliminate Liang Yuan, and then proceed with dividing tasks according to territory."

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but nod in agreement, finding the suggestion sound.

The atmosphere of discussion within Sun Wu Pavilion grew more intense.

Unbeknownst to them, a vast shadow began to engulf the entire sky.

Concurrently, the sky darkened, and laughter echoed from within Sun Wu Pavilion.

"Haha, magnificent, truly magnificent."

"Are you already debating how to divvy up the profits?"

This voice materialized suddenly, accompanied by the encroaching darkness.

Surprise and suspicion flickered across everyone's faces as they stood up and looked around.

Ding Huaiyi's gaze fixed on the shadow outside, his expression contorting.

"Liang Yuan!"

Having personally witnessed the terrifying power of the Dark Abyss Mouth, he instantly recognized the significance of this shadow!

Without hesitation, he bellowed, "It's no good, that Liang fellow has arrived!"

His cry jolted everyone, spurring them to rush outdoors.

Yuan Shijie's eyes turned icy as he prepared to follow and survey the situation.

But Ding Huaiyi seized Yuan Shijie's arm, yelling, "Hold on, sir, quickly get out of the shadow's reach! This is the Dark Abyss Mouth; anyone engulfed by the shadow will be instantly dragged into the shadow world!"

Yuan Shijie was well aware of the Dark Abyss Mouth; he had already learned about Liang Yuan from Ding Huaiyi.

Hearing this, he immediately halted, grabbing Ding Huaiyi, and shouted, "Retreat from the shadow's range!"

Ding Huaiyi echoed the urgency, "Use the Sealing Rune! Tear open the shadow!"

Their urgent shouts reached the senior leaders who had just emerged from the Three Great Sects, causing them to stop their advance.

Nevertheless, even so, the foremost individuals among them were directly seized by the encroaching shadow.

Everyone watched in horror as those people transformed into shadows in an instant, consumed by the darkness and vanishing without a trace.

This bizarre spectacle caused panic to spread, and everyone rapidly retreated!