Chapter 1364 - 697: Destruction and Homecoming

Pei Yuanhu’s words truly shocked everyone.

No one had expected that after so much effort in researching how to penetrate the cloud layer and reach the terrifying Thundercloud above,

there would already be a faction that had broken through the dreadful Thundercloud earlier and even established a city atop it!

But if there indeed exists such a faction with such powerful capabilities, why have they not gathered the survivors of the Flood World?

Why have they not aided the remaining people in order to concentrate everyone’s efforts and strengthen their faction?

Moreover, what kind of organization could possibly research and develop cloud penetration technology faster than the military?

And why does the other party harbor such hostility towards us?

Upon first contact, why did they attack the military’s spacecraft without hesitation?

Zhang Yujiang asked, "How is the spacecraft?"

Pei Yuanhu was silent and sighed, "It’s been destroyed, and everyone aboard was lost."

Bam!

Feng Jiangong suddenly slammed his fist onto the table.

The stainless steel table could not withstand his furious blow.

With a loud crash, it was smashed flat.

"These bastards, we’re all human, why kill without asking questions!"

He turned angrily to Zhang Yujiang, "Chief, prepare the second spacecraft, I’ll go up myself!"

Zhang Yujiang said calmly, "Do not act impulsively; we know nothing about the other side."

He thought for a moment, then said, "Since this budding organization has already broken through the Thundercloud and established a base on the Floating Island, they likely have a base in the Flood World as well."

"It is definitely not some obscure shelter."

"We must find a way to establish contact with them."

"Know your enemy to better respond."

From the sidelines, Zhang Wenjing immediately said, "Chief, such a force would definitely not appear in low altitude areas."

"Their technological level clearly far surpasses ours, I suspect they come from a higher altitude faction."

"Only in such places could survivors possess enough infrastructure to complete the transition from pure technology to Superpower Technology."

Zhang Yujiang nodded slightly, "You’re right."

"Let’s do this, we’ll split into two groups. Professor Huang will immediately speed up the development of the larger-scale Guangfu No. 2 spacecraft project."

"The other group, Wenjing, you’re in charge, immediately investigate the background of the budding organization, focusing on the northwest high altitude direction!"

"Yes!"

"Chief, what about me?" Feng Jiangong asked.

Zhang Yujiang said sternly, "You need to keep an eye on the Celestial Abyss to guard against any powerful Mutant Beast attacks."

At this time, Pei Yuanhu, who had been quietly recovering, suddenly spoke up, "Chief, what about Yangshan?"

Zhang Yujiang shook his head slightly, "No need to manage that side for now."

Everyone nodded in agreement with tacit understanding.

When it comes to development plans, it’s best to prioritize one’s own group first.

They just didn’t notice a young man who had just joined the military research department, his eyes flickering in the hall.

...

Yangshan, snow drifting in the sky, the north wind roaring.

Outside it is an icy and snowy world, yet the enthusiasm of the Yangshan survivors is relentless.

A new fishery has opened near the Floating Bridge Port, which means there are more opportunities for everyone to catch Mutant Fish.

Because the fishery is located at the junction of Meishan and Yangshan, and is nestled in a valley, it is sheltered from much of the wind and snow, making it not as cold as the outside.

Many Superpower Users without assignments like to come here to fish and earn Points.

At this moment, adults and children on the road are carrying fishnets, fish-catching equipment they’ve made, talking and laughing as they head to the fishery.

"Old Wang, I heard you had a big catch yesterday? You alone caught over two hundred pounds of big fish?"

The middle-aged man called Old Wang laughed heartily and modestly said, "Ha, what’s the use of the weight? The Slaughterhouse buys fish by the piece."

"It’s still worth it. Sell the small ones to the Slaughterhouse, keep the big ones at home for grilled fish jerky, make frozen fish; we won’t lack meat this winter."

"What’s delicious about fish? There’s no fat in it; Plum Blossom Pig tastes better." Old Wang laughed.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded and remarked, "That’s true, when it comes to meat, nothing beats pork belly."

"Now that you mention it, I’m tempted to go to the cafeteria on the first floor for lunch. The chef there makes authentic pork belly."

"Who would have thought, after the great flood apocalypse, we can still eat pork belly. A year ago, I was trapped in a building; forget pork belly, I was thankful if I could eat a single grain of rice."

"Yeah, we really have to thank Mr. Liang and them; without them, we couldn’t have survived."

A group of people reminiscing about hardship quickly entered the fishery and began their day.

And you know what, this lifestyle is definitely better than before.

Before the great flood apocalypse, working life had numbed people; they mechanically entered the company, sat in front of a computer and worked all day long, leaving when it was already dark.

During breaks, they didn’t want to do anything but scroll through their phones, and before they knew it, a year had passed.

Back then, it honestly felt meaningless.

Now, there’s no worry about food, and during free time, people hunt or catch fish, though their diet is not as diverse as before the apocalypse.

But at least it’s healthy, no fear of lead poisoning.

Moreover, being busy really feels different.

Most importantly, there’s now a cultivation system with superpowers.

Everyone can strive to cultivate, gaining a path to climb upwards.

As long as you work hard, your superpower becomes stronger, and you have the chance to rise.

Look at Mr. Liang and his team, flying in the sky and traversing the earth, it’s everyone’s dream.

So sometimes, in the face of the apocalypse, adopting a different attitude makes it feel truly different.

Of course, there are those who prefer to loaf, eat well and be lazy as well.

But this is the apocalypse era; such people don’t live long.

When Liang Yuan and Wang Ling’Er and the others flew back, it was already afternoon.

Returning to Yangshan, Liang Yuan immediately instructed Wang Ling’Er and the others to find Old Ma, letting the construction department arrange their accommodation.

He himself hurried home as soon as possible.

In the living room, Yang Mei, who was almost eight months pregnant, was helping Lin Ya pick vegetables.

Seeing Liang Yuan, she couldn’t help but show a surprised expression.

"Little brother, you’re back!"

Liang Yuan seeing Yang Mei, also breathed a sigh of relief, smiling as he walked towards her.

Yang Mei naturally hugged his arm, happily saying, "All done with your work?"

Liang Yuan nodded with a smile: "Almost."

Lin Ya was also standing not far away, saying softly: "Back?"

Liang Yuan gave her a smile, saying: "You’ve had a hard time recently."

Lin Ya shook her head, recalling what Leng Yuehua and his group did, with some guilt in her heart.

Because it was she who had let Leng Yuehua go before, which led to Leng Yuehua returning for revenge.

She imagined, if it weren’t for Liang Yuan and their strong strength, Leng Yuehua relying on the so-called fire phosphorus bomb, might indeed have blown up Yangshan.

At that time, the hard-built homeland of everyone would have been completely destroyed.

Then she would really be a sinner.

So, since that incident, she’s been paying extra care to Yang Mei’s diet.

She wanted to make amends for the mistakes she made, but at present, the only thing she could do was this.

After exchanging a few words with her, Liang Yuan said to Yang Mei: "Sister Mei, come with me to the bedroom, I have something to talk to you about."

Yang Mei was surprised, but nodded immediately: "Okay."

The two returned to the bedroom, Liang Yuan first touched her raised belly, his heart couldn’t help but ripple.

This is his child.

Yang Mei also showed a loving expression, a happy smile on her face.

"Little brother, do you have something to say?" She asked curiously.

Liang Yuan nodded slightly, asking: "Have you cultivated superpowers recently?"

Yang Mei heard and shook her head: "No, I’m worried that cultivating superpowers might affect the child, so I haven’t dared to continue."

Liang Yuan nodded slightly, this is their first child, it’s natural to be cautious.

Liang Yuan asked again: "You always said you were dreaming, dreaming of a woman, and a world sealed in ice, do you still have them now?"

Yang Mei’s expression changed slightly upon hearing, she hurriedly said: "Yes, and I’ve found they have become more frequent recently."

"What’s going on? Do you know something? There’s no impact on the child, right?"

Yang Mei asked nervously.

Her first reaction was not about her own safety, but the child’s condition.

Liang Yuan gently held her hand, saying: "Don’t worry, there won’t be any impact on the child, I just remembered this matter."

"Since when did these dreams start appearing again? I remember you hadn’t had them for a long time before?"

Yang Mei hurriedly said: "Several days ago, about more than a month."

Liang Yuan recalled, over a month, isn’t that the time when he was chasing Chang Yuntao?

Chang Yuntao returned to Mist City, releasing Ling Yurong, seemed to be around this time too.

Liang Yuan couldn’t help but a gloom flashed in his eyes.

It seems Yang Mei’s awakening had bad luck, indeed awakening Ling Yurong’s genetic information.

That is to say, within Yang Mei, there might be parts of Ling Yurong’s spiritual impressions.

Thinking of this, Liang Yuan’s eyes slightly flickered.

Suddenly thought of Jin Peng.

Since Jin Peng could fail reincarnation, sealed within by Yin Yu, Yang Mei must have a path to walk like this too.

Thinking of this, Liang Yuan’s heart eased a bit.

As long as there is a method of salvation, it is fine.

Later, still need to ask Jin Peng carefully, see if there’s any way to solve this longevity method.

"Don’t think too much, focus on resting and nurturing, the child will be born in at most two months."

"What do you think we should name our child?" Yang Mei asked, touching her belly, unable to resist asking.

Liang Yuan asked: "Do you have any ideas?"

"You’re the dad, you choose." Yang Mei replied.

Liang Yuan thought for a moment, saying: "He is born in the flood apocalypse, destined to contend with this flood in the future, if he can walk out of this flood, that would be great."

"I’m thinking of naming him Liang Hong, how about it?"

Yang Mei murmured twice: "Liang Hong... Liang Hong."

She pursed her lips and smiled, saying: "Good, then he’ll be called Liang Hong!"

"Do we want a nickname too? I remember kids from the community before always had nicknames." Yang Mei added.

Liang Yuan laughed: "You choose the nickname, you’re the mother."

Yang Mei immediately laughed: "I actually thought of one a long time ago, how about Dudu?"

"Our child, must be like Dudu, cute and adorable."

She said this with a face full of anticipation.

Liang Yuan nodded with a smile: "Alright, then Dudu it is."

He’s already used spiritual power to check the child’s gender in the belly.

It’s a boy, which is why he would choose the masculine name of Liang Hong.

Since spiritual power can check the fetus’s condition at any time, it’s far superior to ultrasound, and doesn’t have any radiative impact on the fetus either.

Nowadays, the medical department has specially equipped several spirit ability users, specifically responsible for ultrasound duties.