Zhang Shi took a deep breath, pressed Zhao Feng back into his seat, and then ordered all the soldiers present to stand up, speaking with unwavering resolve.
"You are not wrong, nor are you guilty. The guilty ones are those outsiders who invaded our territory. I, Zhang Shi, here today assure you all that one day I will crush the Brotherhood and the Dragon Tiger Alliance and repay this debt a hundredfold!"
Upon hearing Zhang Shi's words, some of the soldiers were so moved that their eyes reddened. Zhang Yiling, who had been lying in bed receiving treatment, suddenly sat up and shouted loudly.
"I am willing to die for my lord!"
Seeing this, the other soldiers also echoed the sentiment.
"I am willing to die for my lord!"
In an instant, regardless of whether they were busy or idle, whether they had experienced battle or not, all the soldiers were filled with patriotic fervor and pledged their loyalty to Zhang Shi.
Zhang Shi nodded in satisfaction, calming the soldiers down, and pondered how to obtain the coordinates of the allied forces so as to launch an attack.
Suddenly, another clap of thunder sounded in the sky, and the already heavy rain became even heavier. The roofs of the stone houses made a "crackling" sound, and some of the stone houses even collapsed under the weight. Fortunately, there were no casualties.
Zhang Shi quickly walked out of the house and found that the shelter's courtyard had been completely flooded. The enclosed walls were like a pond, and the rainwater had accumulated to a very high level, reaching above his calves.
"Oh no, it's a flood!"
Ge Dalong exclaimed in surprise. Zhang Shi was still puzzled. He was in a plain, so where did the flood come from? He turned his head and saw a huge, black flood surging from the direction of the mine. It was mixed with mud and broken tree branches. Like a wild horse, it rushed down from the direction of the mine with the force of thunder, with a roar like the earth collapsing, swallowing up all living things and natural creations in its path.
In that dark torrent, there was not only mud and broken wood, but also rubble and slag carried by the torrent. They drew deadly arcs in the air, like flying arrows on a battlefield, mercilessly striking every inch of land and every building along the way.
Zhang Shi's expression instantly turned extremely serious. He realized that the shelter's defensive capabilities were simply insufficient to withstand such a large-scale natural disaster, and it was time for him to make a decision.
As the floodwaters approached, the soldiers inside the shelter were somewhat panicked. They were beings generated by the Wilderness World system and held natural disasters in greater awe than the survivors.
Zhang Shi knew he couldn't let this sentiment spread, so he immediately gave orders to organize the soldiers to evacuate to higher ground. However, the speed of the flood far exceeded their expectations, as if an invisible force was pushing it forward, closing in every second.
"Quickly, everyone get up on the wall!"
Zhang Shi's voice sounded unusually weak in the wind and rain, but his resolute eyes were like a beacon, guiding the group forward, and the soldiers quickly sprang into action. However, the power of the flood was beyond imagination; it easily breached the makeshift dikes, instantly submerging the once-sturdy shelter. The stone houses swayed precariously under the onslaught of the flood, some completely washed away, turning into rubble and mercilessly swept away by the torrent. In the rain, people could only see each other's blurred figures, struggling to move forward amidst the raging flood.
Dark clouds filled the sky, lightning flashed and thunder roared, as if even the heavens were mourning this disaster. Wherever the flood passed, devastation was everywhere; once vibrant fields were turned into swamps, and imposing, sturdy fortresses became isolated islands. Life was ravaged, and cries of despair filled the air.
In this contest with the forces of nature, humanity's insignificance and powerlessness have been laid bare.
Seeing his hard work destroyed, Zhang Shi felt extremely bitter, but there was nothing he could do. He could only use the territory control module to put some movable resources and buildings into his backpack to minimize the losses as much as possible.
The torrential rain was still raging, and the floodwaters were still crashing against the shelter. Ge Dalong came to Zhang Shi's side, but just looked at him without saying a word.
Zhang Shi knew that time was of the essence and it was time for him to make a decision.
"Old Ge, bring out the Ark."
Seeing that Zhang Shi had made a decision, Ge Dalong smiled with relief and comforted him.
"As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn. We have plenty of resources, and it's only a matter of time before we make a comeback."
Ge Dalong's words were like a shot in the arm, slightly dispelling the gloom in Zhang Shi's heart. He nodded, his gaze resolute, and turned to the soldiers, shouting, "Don't panic, everyone! We have a plan! Old Ge, get everyone onto the ark immediately; we must leave here as soon as possible!"
Ge Dalong acted swiftly, directing his soldiers to board the massive, pre-prepared ark in an orderly fashion. The ark was spacious and sturdy, large enough to accommodate everyone and their necessary supplies. Under Ge Dalong's command, the soldiers quickly loaded all portable supplies and equipment onto the ark, while simultaneously helping their wounded comrades.
The giant sunflower was dragged up the ark by vines and placed its flowers and leaves on the mast. Wu Qing also abandoned some soil and plants that she could not take with her, and even left the treehouse there.
Standing on the deck of the ark, Zhang Shi gazed at the flood-ravaged land before him, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew that this disaster was not only a major blow to the shelter, but also a severe test of the will and faith of all the survivors. This time, countless survivors would perish in the flood, and even those who survived would find their lives far worse than before. It could be said that this flood was a major reshuffling of the wilderness world.
As all the soldiers boarded the ark, Ge Dalong activated its propulsion system. Propelled by the floodwaters, the ark slowly moved forward, gradually moving away from the once vibrant and hopeful shelter. Zhang Shi stood at the bow, his gaze fixed resolutely ahead. He knew they had to find a safe place as soon as possible, and rebuild the shelter immediately after the floodwaters receded.
During the ark's voyage, Zhang Shi continuously monitored the surrounding environment and weather changes through the territory control module. However, the lightning and thunder in the sky never stopped, and the rain became heavier and heavier, turning from a curtain of rain into columns of water. Zhang Shi felt as if there was a vast ocean above them, and they were constantly being hit by the rain.
The floodwaters relentlessly battered the ark, yet it steered steadily forward like a giant sea turtle amidst the raging waves. Zhang Shi and his soldiers gripped their weapons and supplies tightly, knowing that while the disaster had brought them immense losses, it had also forged them into a more united and resilient force.
Night fell quickly, and the Ark remained adrift on a vast ocean. The entire wilderness seemed to have instantly transformed into a watery world, with nothing visible except for the endless, pitch-black surface. The zombies and wild beasts that had attacked and harassed the shelter the previous night had vanished without a trace, seemingly having known of the impending flood and hiding somewhere in their place.
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