Read Novel Full Chapter 1195 - 535: Refusing the Invitation
Chapter 1195: Chapter 535: Refusing the Invitation
Liang Yuan listened to Wu Meng’s words with a calm expression.
He wasn’t actually surprised by the chaos in the Guangfu Military.
Since the Three Great Sects emerged and started running rampant in Guangfu, Liang Yuan clearly knew that the military probably lacked the power to suppress these disturbances.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t allow such cults like the Three Great Sects to create chaos in Guangfu.
It’s almost inconceivable that the military, an early force armed with firearms, can’t suppress civilian cults.
The only explanation is that the military itself is struggling.
Problems have arisen within their ranks.
This is the result that Liang Yuan and the Yangshan leadership speculated together.
What Liang Yuan didn’t anticipate was that the military had split into two factions internally.
Liang Yuan glanced at Wu Meng and asked, "So, the information about Bursting Runes and Mutant Beasts disclosed over the broadcast, was that done by the military’s Dove Faction?"
Wu Meng nodded slightly, "The Dove Faction leader couldn’t bear for the ordinary people to have no ability to protect themselves in such an environment, so they disclosed several military research results."
"In the earliest days, this approach indeed saved many survivors in Guangfu and the surrounding areas."
"Especially some messages within the broadcast that made many realize the arrival of the flood apocalypse, and that they must rely on themselves to survive."
"It can be said that the Dove Faction’s approach indirectly saved many people."
"But perhaps the Dove Faction didn’t expect that someone would exploit the technologies they disclosed to rapidly accumulate strength, forming various factions and groups."
"In fact, the Three Great Sects initially used the military’s research outcomes."
"As they grew and even began to connect with military personnel internally, they directly stole the military’s results."
"This act angered the Hawk Faction, leading to the subsequent great battle to eradicate the Three Great Sects."
"Through this campaign, the military’s Dove Faction and Hawk Faction split completely."
"The Hawk Faction in the military resorted to many inhumane means to study Superpower Users."
Liang Yuan nodded slightly and asked again, "Then how did you end up in the Earth Mother Sect?"
"I escaped, later being hunted by the military, and it was the Earth Mother Sect experts who saved me."
"So you’re a member of the Earth Mother Sect now?"
Wu Meng nodded slightly, without hiding, and said directly, "I’m now a member of the Rotting Soil Court under the Desert Watcher of the Earth Mother Sect."
"Desert Watcher?"
"Yes, the Earth Mother Sect’s three major Bishop-level beings are the Forest Bishop, River Valley Elders, and Desert Watcher."
"You’ve killed a person named Lin Guangqun, haven’t you?"
Liang Yuan’s expression was indifferent, "What about it?"
"He was the Forest Bishop of the Earth Mother Sect."
Liang Yuan uttered an ’Oh’, "Really? Was he part of the group attacking Yangshan some time ago?"
"Sorry, killed too many people at that time, I don’t quite remember."
Wu Meng’s breath halted instantly, feeling the strong scent of blood in Liang Yuan’s calm words.
He took a deep breath and said, "The Forest Bishop’s position in the Earth Mother Sect is not low, but Desert Watcher and Forest Bishop have no connection, so you don’t have to worry."
Liang Yuan immediately laughed, "Worry? You think I’m worried?"
"Worried about what?"
Wu Meng’s words stopped instantly, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Yeah, given Liang Yuan’s currently terrifying main attribute, what is he worried about?
What’s there to worry about?
Now, even the Desert Watcher himself has come, actively seeking goodwill, wanting to win over Liang Yuan.
Clearly, they are ready to brush aside the death of the Forest Bishop.
He fell silent slightly, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Liang Yuan suddenly asked, "Did you know about the time when that Forest Bishop wanted to attack Yangshan?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Meng immediately looked up at Liang Yuan.
His heart skipped slightly, and he instinctively shook his head, "I really don’t know. If I knew, I would have tried to notify you first thing."
"You should know, even though I’m not at Yangshan anymore, those brothers of mine are still my brothers."
"And Zhuang Shuyuan...is she well?"
Wu Meng suddenly mentioned Zhuang Shuyuan, unable to resist asking.
Liang Yuan felt a strange emotion arise within him.
His face remained calm, "Everything is fine, Zhuang Shuyuan, yes, is also doing well. She is now the director of Yangshan’s Inspection Department, very capable."
Wu Meng recalled Zhuang Shuyuan’s unparalleled beauty in his mind, feeling deeply moved.
He nodded, "That’s good, that’s good."
Liang Yuan calmly said, "Back then, you abandoned the Martial King Pavilion, left Yangshan, and went on your own pursuit of the path of evolution; why do you miss them now?"
"Regret it?"
Wu Meng chuckled and shook his head, "No, I don’t regret what I do."
"I’m very clear, staying at Yangshan, I wouldn’t have the chance to break through to the Genetic Species."
"Only on a big stage like Guangfu can I break through."
Liang Yuan looked him up and down, nodding slightly, "Not bad, strong and vigorous Qi and Blood, intense Superpower Energy waves, what’s your Constitution level?"
"63 Points."
Wu Meng chuckled. Even in the Earth Mother Sect, this main attribute data is considered quite high.
Not top-tier, but certainly upper-middle level.
More importantly, he broke through to the Genetic Species at 50 Points.
Unlike those who didn’t reach 50 Points, forced to condense Genetic Species as Hybrids.
This is also why he has rapidly risen within the Earth Mother Sect, reaching such heights in less than half a year.
Of course, at this stage, he has clearly felt the difficulty of ascending further.
The higher up the resources, the harder they are to obtain.
The Earth Mother Sect has limited high-level positions, and every vacancy is eyed by many.
This time, the Forest Bishop died, and quite a few people below are secretly pleased.
All are hoping to take his place.
Liang Yuan heard "63 Points" and nodded slightly.
Wu Meng is indeed a talented person, as the other party said.
If it weren’t for him, even if he stayed in Yangshan, he probably wouldn’t have breached the Genetic Species level by now.
"Indeed impressive, it seems the Earth Mother Sect treats you well."
"It’s just an exchange of needs; they only value my Superpower.
Wu Meng is very clear about his positioning and hasn’t been brainwashed by the Earth Mother Sect.
He does not have a strong sense of belonging to the Earth Mother Sect either.
Liang Yuan did not dwell on whether he was clear about the Earth Mother Sect’s sneak attack on Yangshan, but just asked: "You didn’t come here just for old times’ sake, did you?"
Wu Meng was silent for a moment before he said: "The Desert Watcher wishes to see you."
Liang Yuan raised an eyebrow: "See me? Haha, I haven’t come to settle the score with you, yet you’re so eager to find me?"
Wu Meng shook his head: "I told you, the Forest Bishop is the Forest Bishop, we are us. Even though we belong to the Earth Mother Sect, we are part of independent departments."
Liang Yuan sneered: "Sounds good, then let me ask you, if the Forest Bishop took over Yangshan and killed me, would part of Yangshan’s resources and population be shared among you?"
Wu Meng was rendered speechless.
Because it’s inevitable, any action by any department of the Earth Mother Sect requires approval from above.
After successful action, all profits must naturally be submitted largely to the leadership.
And then redistributed by them.
Seeing that he didn’t speak, Liang Yuan calmly said: "So don’t tell me you’re an independent department."
"You, being part of the Earth Mother Sect, are no different from them."
"The Desert Watcher behind you is being polite because he hasn’t forgotten your Forest Bishop’s death."
"But because he’s afraid of me!"
Wu Meng’s pupils instantly shrank, a storm surged in his heart.
Liang Yuan looked at him calmly, with an indescribable disappointment in his eyes.
"Wu Meng, to be honest, you’ve disappointed me a bit."
"You, who used to be so arrogant and brash, now serving as a servant beside others."
"Where’s your invincible heart? The heart that can abandon everything for evolution?"
Wu Meng’s face turned pale instantly, he staggered instinctively and stepped back.
In his mind, Liang Yuan’s question echoed continuously like thunder.
Where is his invincible heart?
Where is his unwavering determination?
Where is his ambitious heart that can abandon life for evolution?
Indeed, when did he start to be commanded like a slave by others?
Wu Meng’s expression kept changing, his mind was full of experiences from this stage.
He was invincible in Yangshan, defeated by Liang Yuan, feeling hopeless.
With a heart of pilgrimage, alone, he went through hardships and arrived at Guangfu.
There, he saw various magical evolutionary technologies from the Guangfu military, but also delivered himself onto the chopping board.
He was imprisoned and underwent inhuman research experiments.
Since then, it seems that his innocent heart has been tarnished.
He learned to hide his true intentions, learned tactics, and also learned to feign alliance.
He thought he was progressing, maturing.
However, he forgot, during this growth, he lost that pure heart willing to abandon everything for evolution.
Liang Yuan saw his appearance and shook his head slightly, said: "Go back and tell that Desert Watcher, the account of the Three Great Sects’ sneak attack on Yangshan isn’t settled yet."
"You can’t just sneak attack and then admit defeat after failing!"
Wu Meng raised his head, his lips moved, and said: "No matter how strong you are, you’re ultimately alone."
Liang Yuan laughed: "Who said I’m alone? Wu Meng, you’ve been away from Yangshan for too long, Yangshan is no longer the Yangshan you remember."
"It’s not just you moving forward, we haven’t lagged behind either."
Wu Meng’s expression changed again, he took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "You’re confident, so why not act against the Three Great Sects now?"
Liang Yuan glanced at him, looking at him strangely, said: "You think I’m foolish? There are so many people here, not only the Three Great Sects, if I act, even if I kill members of the Three Great Sects, would others just watch me live?"
"When snipe and clam fight, the fisherman profits. I haven’t profited yet, and you want me to exhaust my strength and act?"
Wu Meng was once again speechless, he could only say: "Are you also here for the Floating Island?"
"Haha, what do you think?"
"This Floating Island is the Dark Attribute Floating Island, within it, there is no light, a world of pure darkness. We’ve sent people in more than ten times, none have returned."
After speaking, Wu Meng said no more, leapt forward rapidly, treading the waves back to the Earth Mother Sect’s ship.
Liang Yuan watched him, seeing Wu Meng on the deck, lowly speaking to a middle-aged man.
After hearing him, the middle-aged man looked up at Liang Yuan, face unsmiling, eyes slightly narrowed, coldly staring at Liang Yuan.
Liang Yuan’s mouth lifted, revealing white teeth, making that middle-aged man’s expression somewhat unsightly.
Woo!
Liang Yuan started the speedboat without hesitation, driving it immediately towards the massive black island!