Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1270 - 604: Subduing Deng Ze

"How long does Liang plan to keep us confined?"

"Damn it, this desolate place is so dark; it would have been better if he had simply ended my life."

"What do you all suppose he aims to accomplish with this?"

"Whatever his objective, I just wish he would reveal himself—whether it's to kill or torture, just speak! I can no longer endure this forsaken abyss."

"Curses, I knew it wouldn’t be easy for Liang to return from that Dark Attribute Floating Island, yet Lin Tianci, that scoundrel, deceived us all!"

The speaker was an expert from the Earth Mother Sect, verbally lashing out at the now-deceased Lin Tianci.

On the Water God Sect's side, several shadowy figures sat listlessly upon the ground.

One of these figures appeared utterly drained, devoid of any vitality.

"Is there truly no escape from this predicament?" Wen Fang inquired with a sigh.

A woman beside her responded softly, "I attempted to break free. This domain is saturated with dark energy. While my light energy can dispel some of it, I cannot find a way to shatter this Shadow World."

"But why? Yan Yiqiao, you are a Superpower User of the Light Attribute!" Wen Fang exclaimed, unable to contain her surprise.

Yan Yiqiao, whom the Water God Sect had cultivated as their key to overcoming the dark energy on the Abyssal Mouth Floating Island, found herself drawn into the Shadow World after Liang Yuan's assault on Miyuan Rainforest.

Yan Yiqiao's misfortune was truly profound.

She wasn't highly regarded within the Water God Sect, primarily because her abilities were not aligned with the Water Attribute.

As a Light Attribute Superpower User, she had yet to acquire the essence blood of a light-mutant beast to forge a Genetic Species.

Despite her diligent training, her Main Attribute remained stagnant at 50 Points, and she hesitated to condense a Genetic Species.

Lacking the qualification to form a Genetic Species, she was barred from entering Miyuan Rainforest, enduring a harsh existence on Denggong Mountain.

To survive, she was compelled to hunt mutant beasts or plunge into the depths to procure mutant fish.

She had narrowly escaped death on multiple occasions, yet due to prolonged indoctrination by the Water God Sect, she harbored no resentment towards them.

Ultimately, her light superpower proved instrumental in breaching the Dark Attribute Floating Island, leading to her escort into Miyuan Rainforest by high-ranking members of the Water God Sect.

Just as preparations were underway to advance her cultivation, Liang Yuan launched his invasion.

She had scarcely experienced any benefits before Liang Yuan absorbed her into the Shadow World.

Within this realm, she still held a possibility of being released by Liang Yuan, participating in worldly affairs, and joining Yangshan alongside ordinary superpower users.

However, Yan Yiqiao persistently employed her light superpower in attempts to breach the Shadow World.

This persistent effort did not escape Liang Yuan's notice; consequently, he specifically targeted Yan Yiqiao, ensuring her continued confinement within the Shadow World.

Presently, inside the Shadow World, Yan Yiqiao had depleted her superpower reserves and was left entirely powerless.

This dire situation plunged Wen Fang, Deng Ze, and the others, who had placed their hopes in her, into utter despair.

Only Deng Ze's faint voice could be heard: "There is no hope left, absolutely none."

Wen Fang turned her gaze to Deng Ze, asking, "Deng Ze, why has Liang kept you imprisoned for such an extended period? What is his ultimate motive?"

Deng Ze weakly replied, "He desires my guidance, for me to lead him to Miyuan Rainforest."

"Did you not acquiesce?" Wen Fang inquired.

Deng Ze’s response was devoid of words: "I had presumed your abilities could secure my release."

Wen Fang was momentarily taken aback, then sighed, "The Tidal Brain was obliterated by him, and Liang Long is deceased—you placed far too much faith in us."

He continued, "Fortunately, this is a two-dimensional Shadow World. Were it three-dimensional, we would have likely perished from thirst and hunger long ago."

Deng Ze cast a glance at him, asking, "Do you perceive that as a positive outcome?"

"What do you mean?"

"After enduring this confinement for a month or two, you will fervently wish for death."

Despair saturated Deng Ze's tone.

He was intimately familiar with the agony of being trapped here previously, when his pleas went unanswered.

The surroundings were plunged in darkness, and each passing day stretched into an eternity.

At that time, he had genuinely yearned for oblivion.

Yet, within this Shadow World, the absence of three-dimensional substance meant no hunger or thirst, and critically, no means to end his own life.

Like a disembodied consciousness adrift in an inky void, the pervasive sense of nothingness relentlessly pushed him toward madness.

It was only when these individuals were captured by Liang Yuan that he began to experience a gradual return to normalcy.

Engaging in conversation with them aided in restoring a semblance of his former self.

This was particularly true upon the arrival of his old comrades from the Water God Sect.

He unexpectedly discovered a flicker of happiness; at least he was no longer alone.

At the very least, he had companions to converse with, averting the crushing isolation that had previously driven him to contemplate his demise.

Upon hearing this account, Wen Fang was seized by an involuntary shiver.

He dared not contemplate the prospect of spending the remainder of his existence in this bleak, hopeless prison.

The others, catching snippets of their conversation, felt a collective chill run down their spines.

The utter misery the Heavy Water Priest from the Water God Sect endured upon his arrival was not forgotten by them.

Just then, a figure materialized above the gathered individuals.

Liang Yuan’s voice echoed, "Oh, Deng Ze, have you managed to come to your senses?"

Deng Ze’s gaze snapped upward, his eyes landing on the figure. He immediately sprang to his feet, exclaiming with palpable excitement, "Liang Yuan!"

Liang Yuan raised an eyebrow, "Hm? What did you just call me?"

"Liang, Mr. Liang!" Deng Ze corrected himself hastily, his tone brimming with eagerness. "Mr. Liang, whatever you require of me, simply state it. As long as you grant me my freedom, I shall follow your every command."

"I will do absolutely anything you ask, truly."

Liang Yuan let out a laugh, fully aware that anyone subjected to this perpetual twilight would eventually break.

It is a known fact that the military employs a method of punishing soldiers known as solitary confinement, or the 'dark room.'

Regardless of a soldier's fortitude, a few days locked within such a chamber would invariably lead to absolute compliance.

When contrasted with that so-called dark room, the shadow realm meticulously crafted by Liang Yuan's Floating Island of the Abyssal Mouth presented a far more dreadful experience.

Within its confines, there was an utter and complete absence of light.

Deng Ze had been confined for nearly two months. Had his Spiritual Attribute not been sufficiently high, he would have undoubtedly succumbed to despair by now.

Consequently, he was the first among the group to signal his surrender.

Liang Yuan chuckled, "Haha, it appears your heart has truly undergone a transformation."

"Yes, yes, I have thoroughly considered everything, Mr. Liang. I have truly thought it through," Deng Ze affirmed.

"I am prepared to serve you with unwavering loyalty. Wherever you may go, I shall gladly pave the way."

Deng Ze’s submissiveness was evident. Setting aside all else, this man had single-handedly annihilated the Water God Sect, and the Miyuan Rainforest now resided under his dominion.

What else could Deng Ze possibly possess to be concerned about?

Simply capitulating presented itself as his most sensible course of action.

At the very least, he had not defected and joined the enemy while the Water God Sect still stood.

He sought to offer himself some measure of self-consolation.

Liang Yuan declared, "Very well. I am pleased you have reached this understanding. Come with me."

A wave of elation washed over Deng Ze; he could hardly fathom that Liang Yuan was genuinely offering him release.

Abandoning all other considerations, he scrambled towards Liang Yuan without hesitation.

This sudden turn of events caused unease among the remaining captives.

Wu Wen Fang could not refrain from calling out, "Mr. Liang, I too wish to pledge my allegiance and serve you faithfully!"

Individuals from the Earth Mother Sect quickly chimed in with urgent pleas.

"Mr. Liang, have mercy upon us; we acknowledge our transgressions."

"Mr. Liang, we implore you to show leniency and spare us. Whatever you require, we can certainly provide."

"Mr. Liang, I possess extensive experience in managing the logistics of the Yellow Earth Divine Origin for the Earth Mother Sect. If you spare me, I can generate greater value for you."

"Mr. Liang, I am the leader of the Earthwalkers, and I possess intimate knowledge of the Yellow Earth Divine Origin's many secrets."

"Mr. Liang, I lead the Green Speakers, and I possess considerable talent and potential in the realm of cultivation..."

A continuous chorus of desperate pleas filled the air, yet Liang Yuan remained entirely unmoved.

This was because, deep down, these individuals might not have truly been begging for mercy.

They had, mere moments before, been voicing their vehement curses against him.

"Haha, there is no need for you all to beg so hastily. I heard your sentiments quite clearly just now; your resentment towards me runs deep, and I even heard curses directed my way."

"There is no rush. I believe you all require further tempering of your spirits. Continue your stay here."

With that, Liang Yuan disregarded their pleas and turned to depart, Deng Ze in tow.

However, at that precise moment, a shadowy figure lunged forward, shouting with furious indignation, "You son of a bitch, Liang! I will fight you!"

Before the charging figure could draw near, Deng Ze instinctively stepped forward, and the two shadowy forms collided, passing through each other without inflicting any physical injury.

Despite the incorporeal nature of the collision, the figure pressed on towards Liang Yuan. Their Spiritual Power surged, rapidly coalescing into a telekinetic arc that frenziedly assaulted Liang Yuan.

It was revealed that this individual was a Spirit Ability User who had been lurking, conserving their Spiritual Energy all the while.

They had been lying in wait for this opportune moment to assassinate him.

Liang Yuan merely let out a soft chuckle, shaking his head. "What a pity."

The instant these words left his lips, an even more formidable spiritual force erupted outward!

Bang!

The two spiritual energies clashed with a tremendous roar. The shadow wavered instantaneously, and in the subsequent moment, the telekinetic arc was utterly annihilated.

The shadow figure's essence immediately began to wane.

"No, this is impossible! You are a Dark Attribute Superpower User; how can you wield such potent Spiritual Power?"

He cried out in sheer terror.

But in the very next instant, Liang Yuan flicked a single finger.

Poof!

With a peculiar, dissipating sound, the figure vanished completely, consumed by the encroaching Dark Attribute energy.

Liang Yuan cast his gaze over the remaining figures and remarked, "You see? Among you, there are still many who refuse to yield."

"No matter. We shall engage in this game at a leisurely pace, haha."