Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1271 - 605: Solitary Confinement Room

"Thank you, thank you, Mr. Liang."

Having departed the Shadow World, Deng Ze accompanied Liang Yuan and materialized within the Leader’s Mansion.

Re-experiencing the light of day and the tangible presence of his own body, Deng Ze felt as if he had been granted a second life.

His excitement was so profound that words failed him; he could only repeatedly express his gratitude to Liang Yuan.

Observing this, Liang Yuan understood that Deng Ze had been held captive within the Shadow World and was likely to comply with any directive without question.

Liang Yuan stated with composure, "I shall implant a parasite seed within your sea of consciousness. Should any rebellious thoughts arise, do not fault me for withholding a chance."

Deng Ze hastily pledged, "Mr. Liang, please be assured. I would sooner forfeit my life than entertain any thought of disloyalty towards you."

Liang Yuan chuckled softly, "I harbor no desire to merely listen; my belief rests on what I witness."

"Then, my future actions shall be your assurance," Deng Ze replied with haste.

Liang Yuan nodded and proceeded to implant the parasite seed within his sea of consciousness.

Deng Ze willingly relaxed his mind, offering no resistance.

He grasped the reality that this was a binding seal of allegiance, devoid of any room for negotiation.

Failure to remain under Liang Yuan's control would undoubtedly lead to his demise.

As the parasite seed was sown, Liang Yuan cautioned, "Should this seed ever escape my control, it will immediately begin to sprout."

"A sprouting seed draws sustenance, with your sea of consciousness and body serving as the nurturing soil."

"My hope is that the day of its germination never arrives."

Deng Ze's heart constricted, and cold sweat beaded on his brow.

He recoiled from the imagined horror of a seed sprouting from his head and then blossoming.

"No, that day shall assuredly never dawn. I pledge my unwavering fealty to Mr. Liang!"

Liang Yuan let out a soft chuckle and gave a slight nod. "Very well. Your next task is to proceed to the Abyssal Mouth's Floating Island."

"My associates there have encountered certain difficulties."

"Your primary objective is to discreetly provide protection, aiding their rapid advancement. No other actions are required."

"This assignment should not pose a significant challenge for you, correct?"

"Not difficult, not difficult at all," Deng Ze replied with palpable relief.

Indeed, the mission was straightforward: simply safeguarding a group of individuals.

During his tenure as a Heavy Water Priest within the Water God Sect, he had frequently led teams in various campaigns, undertaking similar protective duties.

Liang Yuan produced an emblem, presented it to him, and instructed, "Take this emblem. Proceed to the Abyssal Mouth; the black dragon will not impede you."

Upon inspection, Deng Ze observed that the so-called emblem was a metallic token imbued with dark attribute energy.

Within the token resided Liang Yuan's aura, which the black dragon at the Abyssal Mouth would recognize, thus refraining from troubling the bearer.

Deng Ze exhaled another sigh of relief.

The mere mention of the Abyssal Mouth had brought to mind the black dragon possessing a formidable main attribute of 100 points.

Having been previously captured by this very dragon, falling into its clutches again would be tantamount to falling back into Liang Yuan's grasp.

Now, with Liang Yuan providing an emblem, the black dragon would leave him unmolested.

He couldn't help but suspect that the black dragon had also fallen under Liang Yuan's subjugation.

A flicker of silent astonishment crossed his mind as he pondered Liang Yuan's cultivation methods.

He recalled Liang Yuan's initial arrival at the Abyssal Mouth, with a main attribute barely exceeding ninety points – how had he managed to evade the dragon's maw then?

"What are you waiting for? Depart," Liang Yuan commanded sternly.

Deng Ze jolted back to the present and nodded swiftly, "Yes, Mr. Liang."

He promptly exited the Leader’s Mansion and made his way with haste towards the Abyssal Mouth.

Liang Yuan no longer preoccupied himself with Deng Ze's situation. Deng Ze's main attribute stood at 82 points, and his confinement within the Shadow World had naturally led to stagnation in his cultivation.

However, given his existing strength and comprehension, reaching 100 points should prove achievable.

Furthermore, as one of the four primary priests of the Water God Sect, his combat prowess was undoubtedly considerable.

Having him watch over Zhang Peng, Wu Ying, and the others at the Abyssal Mouth provided a significant measure of reassurance.

"There is still ample time. I shall continue to methodically grind through these individuals trapped within the Shadow World."

Liang Yuan smirked – these unfortunate souls had yet to truly comprehend the utter despair of the Shadow World.

"However, leaving so many confined together in the Shadow World allows for conversation, for passing the time."

"This approach is unsatisfactory. I must devise a method to establish isolated dimensions, to sever their connections, forcing them to confront the profound terror of solitude."

Liang Yuan's mind raced, a novel concept emerging, instantly igniting his interest.

"How might independent containment cells be actualized within the confines of the Shadow World?"

Liang Yuan's thoughts raced, and a solution suddenly struck him: "Independent space, isn't the Sumeru Space an independent space?"

"With my current Spiritual Power, any Sumeru Space I open would be impenetrable to these individuals."

"I shall first open the Sumeru Space, and within it, position the Abyssal Mouth to construct a Shadow World."

"Perfect. The absence of light within the Sumeru Space makes it an ideal location for this setup."

Liang Yuan's conviction in his plan's feasibility grew stronger with each passing thought.

"If the Sumeru Space can accomplish this, can these people be frozen?"

"Preserving their consciousness while freezing their bodies in detention, rendering them immobile, yet allowing their thoughts to continue. Would this achieve a comparable outcome?"

Liang Yuan pondered this concept, only to promptly shake his head.

Such an approach would necessitate freezing them in a three-dimensional state.

Within a three-dimensional environment, despite being frozen, their bodies would continue to expend energy, ultimately leading to starvation and dehydration.

This could only be circumvented if their consciousness was frozen in unison with their bodies, ensuring not a single joule of energy was squandered.

However, that would negate the very purpose of imprisonment and teaching these individuals a lesson.

Liang Yuan immediately abandoned this line of thought, concluding that the Sumeru Space was best suited for creating a secluded, solitary confinement.

With this realization, Liang Yuan re-entered the Shadow World without delay.

Indeed, the moment he stepped inside, he detected the cacophony of the inhabitants swearing and uttering malicious curses at him.

Liang Yuan let out a sneer. "Still possess the vigor to curse? Excellent. It appears you all have an abundance of energy."

As Liang Yuan's voice materialized, a collective shiver ran through the group.

Wu Wanfang and Yan Yiqiao were the first to cry out.

"Mr. Liang, I uttered no curses. I said nothing," Wu Wanfang pleaded.

Yan Yiqiao hastened to add, "Mr. Liang, I was coerced. I'm not even among the higher echelons of the Water God Sect. Please, grant me an opportunity. I am a Light Attribute Superpower User and can be of great service."

"I can cultivate Mutant Plants through photosynthesis, and I can also emit light energy to power solar panels. I am genuinely useful."

"Please, I implore you, release me. I truly cannot endure this place any longer."

Her tearful wails underscored her youthful fear and genuine desperation to escape her confinement.

Witnessing this, Wu Wanfang quickly chimed in, "Mr. Liang, regarding our prior interactions, I admit my eyes failed me; I failed to recognize your true stature. I offer my deepest apologies. I understand my errors."

"I am the Life Priest of the Water God Sect, possessing methods to restore Life Force. If you permit my release, I can heal numerous individuals, I assure you."

Liang Yuan cast a glance at the two individuals and calmly stated, "If my memory serves me correctly, just three days ago, you were still inciting this Light Attribute Superpower User to open the Shadow World, were you not?"

"Heh, such swift admissions of fault? How am I expected to place any trust in you?"

"Mr. Liang, I... I had no choice but to comply. I haven't even broken through to the Genetic Species realm yet. Priest Wu commanded me to do so; I had no alternative but to obey," Yan Yiqiao swiftly deflected the blame onto Wu Wanfang.

Wu Wanfang inwardly cursed, but quickly shouted, "Not me! Xiaoyan, cease your false accusations. It was clearly those individuals from the Earth Mother Sect who instructed you, not me."

Observing their desperate pleas for clemency, Liang Yuan shook his head and remarked, "There is no need for further explanation. I perceive a distinct lack of sincerity in your apologies. I shall dispatch you to a location where you can undergo proper tempering."

After uttering these words, he directly seized Wu Wanfang and, in the ensuing moment, thrust her into a darkened Sumeru Space.

Subsequently, following the same procedure, he organized the remaining individuals and confined them within separate Sumeru Spaces.

These Sumeru Spaces were exceedingly confined, resembling minuscule solitary cells.

They were, in the truest sense of the phrase, literal little black rooms.

Even if they were to scream until their voices gave out within these confines, no one outside could possibly hear them.

Furthermore, within the two-dimensional expanse of the Shadow World, they were incapable of summoning any Power, rendering any attempt to break free from the Sumeru Space futile.

Having concluded these actions, Liang Yuan offered a slight smile, his form flickered, and he exited the Shadow World, no longer giving these individuals a second thought.

"Let them remain confined for a fortnight, and then we shall reassess the situation."

Liang Yuan departed from the Leader’s Mansion and made his way back home.

Yang Mei had also returned early that day. Ever since becoming pregnant, she had displayed pronounced symptoms of lethargy, experiencing increased sleepiness and a general languid disposition.

Her time spent at the complex had consequently been reduced to half-days, allowing her more time to rest at home.

Liang Yuan typically made it a point to return early to be with her.

However, upon his arrival home that day, he was greeted by the distinct sound of women's laughter emanating from within the residence.

Liang Yuan found it peculiar, considering the late hour. Logically, Ding Yan should be at Meishan, Dong Yan at Lingyun Slope, and Song Wen occupied with endless duties at the Ministry of Agriculture. At this particular time, Yang Mei ought to be home alone.

Approaching the entrance, Liang Yuan's gaze fell upon the footwear arranged on the ground. There were two pairs of women's knee-high boots: one a distinctive khaki hue, the other a classic black.

Peeking into the living area, he observed Yang Mei seated on the sofa. Beside her sat a woman of ample figure, possessing fair skin and an air of intellectual sophistication. In front of them, a voluptuous beauty was occupied with the task of peeling an apple.

The sight of these two individuals elicited a slight start from Liang Yuan. "Lin Ya, Shen Yunxi?"

Liang Yuan had not anticipated their presence. Lin Ya was invariably occupied at the arms factory, her responsibilities centered on the reinforcement of armaments. Shen Yunxi, conversely, was engaged with Professor Li Hanzhong in the research department, focusing on the development and construction of ships. The swift vessel known as the Yangshan speedboat was, in fact, a creation of Shen Yunxi herself.

Lin Ya was the first to acknowledge Liang Yuan's arrival, promptly arising and extending a greeting, "Mr. Liang, you have returned."

Upon hearing Lin Ya's words, Shen Yunxi, who had been crouched down peeling the apple, let out a soft exclamation of surprise and quickly rose to her feet. Turning her attention towards Liang Yuan, she appeared somewhat flustered, explaining, "Mr. Liang, I, I came over with Lin Ya to check on Yang Mei."

Lin Ya swiftly interjected, adding, "We heard Yang Mei was pregnant, so we came specifically to bring some gifts."

These two women were formerly associated with the Queen. However, following Liang Yuan's subjugation of the Queen, they had covertly facilitated the escape of the former Queen's captain, Leng Yuehua, and others. This act had drawn Liang Yuan's ire, and during their time aboard the Queen, both women had received a stern lesson from him. Shen Yunxi, in particular, had experienced a moment of heightened tension when Liang Yuan discovered some personal belongings while she was packing her luggage in the cabin.

Consequently, upon seeing Liang Yuan, an undeniable awkwardness surfaced in both women's demeanor.

Liang Yuan subtly elevated his eyebrows, directing his gaze toward Yang Mei.

Yang Mei rose, a smile gracing her lips as she sought to smooth the situation. "Lin Ya and Yunxi prepared some special prenatal items for me upon learning of my pregnancy," she explained.

"Observe, these garments were fashioned by Lin Ya. Her skill is exceptional; she was once a designer for a prominent fashion house. These clothes will accommodate my changing physique as the pregnancy progresses."

"And this U-shaped sleeping mat will be quite useful as my abdomen expands."

Lin Ya quickly chimed in, "The mat was actually made by Yunxi."

A faint blush colored Shen Yunxi's cheeks as she promptly clarified, "Lin Ya designed it. I merely assisted with its creation."

Yang Mei took their hands, her smile warm and appreciative. "All of these items are remarkably practical. Thank you both."

"Furthermore, little brother, I have something else to mention. Not only is Lin Ya adept at design, but she is also an outstanding cook. We were just discussing the possibility of a maternity nurse, and I was considering asking Lin Ya for assistance."

Liang Yuan appeared somewhat taken aback, his surprise evident as he looked at Lin Ya and inquired, "You can cook as well?"