Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1253 - 587: Miyuan Rainforest

"Liang Yuan, that’s Liang Yuan from Yangshan!"

"We were just discussing how to confront Yangshan, and he unexpectedly shows up."

"This ruthless individual murdered Guangfu Military’s Yuan Shijie and Ding Huaiyi. He also eliminated Liang Long, the leader of the Water God Sect’s Pure Water Holy Corps. Even Shi Lianhai, the head of the Fertile Soil Department, barely escaped with his life!"

"All the Four Seasons Priests are gone! Every single one!"

"He's a demon, not even human!"

"He consumed many people we brought, transforming them into shadows and trapping them within the Shadow World..."

Sun Ming shrieked in pure terror. Despite the chaotic outburst, Zhang Wenjing and Aftershock managed to grasp the gravity of his words.

Zhang Wenjing questioned with disbelief, "Liang Yuan? Are you asserting that the Liang Yuan from Yangshan is responsible for all of this?"

Aftershock, his face a mask of shock and suspicion, echoed, "Are you certain? Yuan Shijie is genuinely deceased?"

"Dead! They're all dead! Yuan Shijie’s body is still right over there!"

Sun Ming gestured towards the distant snowfield, now painted crimson by blood against the white expanse.

Zhang Wenjing and Aftershock pivoted to observe. On the snowy ground, a headless corpse lay prone, already largely obscured by the heavy snowfall.

The two individuals hastened their steps toward the site.

With a mere wave of his hand, Aftershock swiftly retrieved the corpse.

However, the sight of the headless body caused both their expressions to shift dramatically.

"Is this truly Yuan Shijie? But where did his head go?" Aftershock inquired, his voice laced with shock and uncertainty.

Gazing upon the grotesquely swollen and ruptured chest cavity, Zhang Wenjing couldn't help but inhale sharply.

"It's inside his chest cavity!"

Instant horror seized Aftershock, causing him to drop the corpse. Such a brutal method of killing was utterly beyond comprehension!

With a swift motion, Aftershock used his hand like a blade, and a flash of cloud energy sliced through the corpse. A head tumbled out from the chest cavity.

Yet, the head itself was hideously disfigured, making identification impossible. But given Aftershock and Zhang Wenjing's familiarity with Yuan Shijie, they could still discern his features.

This body indeed belonged to Yuan Shijie!

"It really is him!"

"Yuan Shijie... actually dead!"

Zhang Wenjing turned her gaze back to Aftershock, posing a crucial question, "Aftershock, did you truly encounter that Liang Yuan when you journeyed to Yangshan?"

"Is he truly that formidable?"

At that precise moment, Aftershock found himself wavering in his own conviction. When he had first met the Yangshan leader, the man had indeed exuded an air of arrogance, and his presence had been undeniably striking. But he simply could not accept that this individual possessed the power to fell Yuan Shijie!

Yuan Shijie was the leader of the Hawk Faction, a master of superpowers whose primary attribute exceeded 100 points, and who had even grasped a portion of the secrets behind gene recombination! For him to perish in such a manner was unthinkable.

Could it be that Liang Yuan from Yangshan was actually stronger than Yuan Shijie? But how could such a thing be possible?

He appeared utterly bewildered, still struggling to reconcile the scene before him with reality. His skepticism was understandable. In the eyes of Guangfu, Yangshan’s New District was essentially a struggling backwater. By the time Yangshan faced its flood, the Guangfu Military had already begun the vital processes of population reintegration and the research into superpowers. The Superpower Stone had been initially discovered by the military. The Rune Bone technology had also been first investigated by them. Furthermore, the development of applying Rune Technology to weaponry had been pioneered by the military's efforts. Considering everything – population, resources, and technological advancement – Guangfu appeared to hold a significant lead over Yangshan.

Under these prevailing circumstances, by what means had a leader from Yangshan managed to achieve cultivation at a speed that vastly surpassed even their elite military personnel? Yes, while Yuan Shijie had indeed betrayed his soldier's oath and violated military codes, he was, nonetheless, a soldier. Moreover, he was a leader who commanded substantial resources. In the estimation of Zhang Wenjing and Aftershock, even the high-ranking figures within the Three Great Sects could not compare to Yuan Shijie. What standing could this Liang Yuan from Yangshan possibly possess?

"This is dire. If that individual truly is Liang Yuan and he has already eliminated Yuan Shijie, he will undoubtedly continue his rampage."

"The Three Great Sects harbor intense animosity towards Yangshan. He certainly won't show them any mercy!"

Zhang Wenjing suddenly grasped the terrifying implication, her gaze snapping to Aftershock. "Aftershock, I will pursue him immediately. You, on the other hand, must inform my father and Uncle Feng without delay."

"Although the higher-ups of the Three Great Sects have committed grave offenses, they have still achieved cultivation levels nearing 100 points. If they can offer atonement through their contributions, it would be most beneficial to have them guard the Celestial Abyss."

Aftershock nodded assent without hesitation. "I will contact the brigadier and the commander instantly. You must also exercise extreme caution!"

Zhang Wenjing acknowledged his words with a nod, then seized Sun Ming from the ground. She pressed him, her voice sharp, "In which direction did Liang Yuan head last?"

Terrified, Sun Ming swiftly pointed towards the Water God Sect's vicinity. "He went in that direction, towards the Water God Sect!"

Without a moment's hesitation, Zhang Wenjing rose and inquired, "The Water God Sect? Could it be he's setting his sights on their Tidal Main Brain?"

Aftershock interjected with a warning, "That's not good, Wenjing. The Tidal Main Brain was reconstructed by Pei Yuanhu, using the brains of a Celestial Abyss Beast and an Abyss Beast. It possesses formidable Spiritual Power capable of easily brainwashing Genetic Species experts!"

Zhang Wenjing's expression shifted slightly. "I'll head there immediately."

With that, she departed swiftly, leaving Sun Ming on the ground and rapidly making her way towards Denggong Mountain, home of the Water God Sect.

Witnessing this, Aftershock quickly rose as well. He turned to Sun Ming and asked, "Earth Mother Sect, are you willing to join the military?"

Sun Ming looked up, bewildered. "The military? You... you'd want someone like me?"

"As long as your intentions are pure, we and the civilians are one family," Aftershock stated solemnly.

Hearing words like "military family" stirred a long-lost emotion within Sun Ming, causing his eyes to redden.

His voice catching, he asked, "You... what are you saying?"

"I am a soldier. Our duty is to protect the people."

"If you understand that, you are welcome to join us," Aftershock replied with grave sincerity.

Sun Ming raised his head, his eyes glistening with tears. "Why? Why are you saying this now? What were you doing when the great flood came? What were you doing?"

Aftershock looked at him and sighed. "Some things, ordinary people will never comprehend. If you wish to know, then come with me."

He then vanished into the air with incredible speed.

Sun Ming composed himself, gritted his teeth, and followed.

The pair quickly journeyed deep into Cangqiong Mountain.

——

Snowflakes swirled as a figure sliced through the void, heading unceasingly towards the northwest.

In less than ten minutes, Liang Yuan had traversed dozens of kilometers, appearing near Denggong Mountain.

At this moment, Denggong Mountain, much like Cangqiong Mountain, was blanketed in white snow.

However, Denggong Mountain displayed noticeably more signs of human presence, with smoke curling upwards from numerous locations on the mountain.

Liang Yuan cast a brief glance, showing no interest in the lower and middle sections of the Water God Sect situated on Denggong Mountain.

His primary focus was the Water God Sect's floating island, the Miyuan Rainforest!

And within Liang Long's body, the enigmatic starlight consciousness that sought to plot against him.

"Who exactly is this consciousness? There are still masters within the Water God Sect."

Buzz!

The space around Liang Yuan vibrated slightly as he pressed onward, passing over Denggong Mountain. Not far ahead, a colossal barrier, enclosing a vast blue hemisphere, came into view.

Snowflakes landed upon the barrier only to melt into streams of water, which then flowed into the barrier.

These streams replenished the barrier, infusing it with a substantial amount of new energy.

Observing this barrier, Liang Yuan raised an eyebrow. "This defensive barrier is quite intriguing. I wonder if it's an inherent feature of the floating island or something the Water God Sect developed using rune arrays."

Liang Yuan's figure flickered, bringing him to a stop just outside the barrier.

He extended a hand, pressing it against the barrier.

Crack, crack, crack—

A surge of frigid air erupted, rapidly encasing the entire barrier in ice.

The water flow ceased, and the barrier instantly exhibited signs of weakness.

Liang Yuan delivered a powerful punch!

Boom!

Crash!

The frozen portion of the water flow barrier fractured, revealing a substantial opening.

Liang Yuan's figure shifted, and he entered directly through the breach.

Inside, an island unfolded, resembling the Amazon rainforest prior to the great flood.

Lush trees with expansive leaves covered the landscape, while overhead, the water flow barrier formed a brilliant azure sky.

When the blue deepened to a certain point, showers would descend, irrigating the trees below.

Liang Yuan couldn't help but admire, "This is truly a magnificent place."

Such a rainforest, protected by its natural barrier, presented an ideal haven for life.

What particularly struck Liang Yuan was that the temperature within the barrier seemed significantly warmer than the outside, feeling scorching hot and remarkably suitable for human habitation.

"How can the temperature here maintain a tropical rainforest climate when the outside is so cold?"

"Could the barrier possess properties that resist the cold?"

Liang Yuan turned his gaze back towards the immense blue water flow barrier. He noticed that the barrier he had just damaged with ice had already reformed, once again resembling flowing streams and slowly enveloping the island.

Liang Yuan meticulously scrutinized the water barrier's flow, sensing that the currents weren't aimless but followed a discernible pattern.

"Could this be some kind of formation array?"

"Whoosh-"

As Liang Yuan surveyed the Water God Sect's Miyuan Rainforest, piercing whistle sounds abruptly erupted from the dense jungle. Immediately following this, rustling movements within the rainforest indicated a multitude of individuals approaching rapidly.

Liang Yuan cast a casual glance towards the jungle below, his expression impassive.

"Who dares to trespass upon the sacred isle of our Water God Sect!"

A figure burst forth from the foliage, hurtling towards Liang Yuan with astonishing speed, leaving behind only a fleeting afterimage. The approaching momentum was undeniably potent.

However, without even sparing the intruder a second look, Liang Yuan gently extended his palm towards the rainforest beneath him.

Buzz!

A colossal telekinetic barrier materialized, radiating outwards from Liang Yuan, encompassing a radius of over five hundred meters. With a subtle shift of his gesture, the barrier pressed downwards with immense force!

Boom!

The charging figure collided head-on with the telekinetic barrier, instantly sustaining severe injuries and being flung backward! It was akin to a moth suicidally striking a pane of invisible glass.

Gasps of shock arose from below.

"Enemy assault!"

"A formidable foe has invaded!"

"Loose the arrows, loose the arrows!"

"Whoosh-"

The individuals below shouted in outrage, initiating a retaliatory barrage. Water Arrows, Wooden Arrows, Blast Arrows, Golden Light Arrows, Flame Shells... A diverse array of long-range attacks were unleashed. Yet, without exception, each projectile met the telekinetic barrier, detonating harmlessly outside its confines, utterly incapable of reaching Liang Yuan.

Liang Yuan paid them no mind. With a flicker, he began traversing towards the island. His pace was measured, his gaze sweeping over the Miyuan Rainforest as he walked.

The island itself was not particularly vast, perhaps comparable in size to Yangshan. It was considerably less immense than the Mirage Snake Space or the Floating Island of the Abyssal Mouth. Nevertheless, the ecological resources were exceptional, featuring lush vegetation and a tropical rainforest climate with a comfortable temperature. While the outside world was gripped by ice and snow, this place was enveloped in a warm, humid atmosphere.

Within the air here, which was rich with water-attribute superpower energy, the concentration of vapor was exceedingly high, presenting a veritable paradise for users of water-attribute powers.

Buzz!

Suddenly, streams of water coalesced in the air ahead, taking the form of a humanoid water elemental being. "Mr. Liang."

Liang Yuan regarded the approaching figure with a chuckle. "Wen Fang, isn't it? You certainly move swiftly, having retreated here ahead of me."

In his water elemental form, Wen Fang's face remained impassive, but his voice carried a tone of bitter sincerity. "We concede defeat, Mr. Liang. Whether you choose to kill us or not is your decision. We merely implore you to grant us a path to survival. Our Water God Sect's Tidal Main Brain wishes to negotiate."

Upon hearing this, Liang Yuan raised an eyebrow. "Tidal Main Brain? What exactly is that?"

Wen Fang lowered his head, replying, "The Tidal Main Brain is the symbol of our Water God Sect, representing the Water God. It is the Water God's incarnation. You will understand everything once you meet it."