Crossing the wilderness to survive, starting with a broken kitchen knife.

After experiencing a flood, the wind and rain have shown signs of easing. Everyone in the shelter is doing their job. Zhang Shi is not idle either. He and Lao Bai are counting supplies and considering the next plan.

The sudden flood caused Zhang Shi heavy losses, but fortunately, most of the vital supplies had been carried away. Even if the ark ran out of food, the 300-plus people on board would be able to survive for a long time. Wu Qing quickly planned an area on the deck, using wood to build nurseries, spread high-quality soil in the nurseries, and transplanted all the high-quality crops that had been taken away onto the ship.

At the critical moment, Zhang Shi took the livestock and poultry in the shelter into the White Tiger Space and saved them from disaster.

After such a long period of breeding, the livestock has grown to a certain scale. The original few cubs have also grown and reproduced with the help of various BUFFs, and can provide some meat, eggs and milk for everyone in the shelter. For this purpose, Zhang Shi also specially cleared out the lowest cabin as breeding space.

The craftsmen continued their smelting and manufacturing work in an orderly manner. However, Zhang Shi was unsure when the flood would recede, so he specifically instructed Gong Yi to make some fishing and hunting tools. If the wilderness world really did become a water world in the future, they could use these tools to catch fish and survive longer.

Zhang Shi stopped recruiting in the barracks and stables. On the one hand, the threat of foreign enemies was temporarily eliminated, and on the other hand, Zhang Shi could not afford to support too many people.

At this point, although everyone was forced to leave the shelter, everything was still moving in a good direction. Zhang Shi was confident that even if the environment changed, he could still lead everyone to live well.

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On the fifth day of the torrential downpour, the storm was still raging outside. While not as violent as yesterday's, the rain showed no sign of stopping. Everywhere was a chaotic, turbulent black water, and the Ark drifted aimlessly in the vast ocean, with no idea where to go.

The props Zhang Shi received when he signed in turned out to be two small landing craft. According to the system's sign-in rules, Zhang Shi had a bad feeling in his heart, and guessed that the flood might not recede in a short time, and the wilderness world might really evolve into a water world.

Since the shelter had been abandoned, the Ark Zhang Shi was in was recognized by the system as the new shelter. The territory control module also automatically recognized it and merged with the Ark, making Zhang Shi's operation more convenient and quick.

The Ark's interior is vast, designed with the participation of craftsmen, and every space is fully utilized. From the cafeteria and common areas to the restrooms and dormitories, the Ark boasts ample space and comprehensive facilities. With the help of farmer modules and giant sunflowers, crops can grow normally. It can be said that life for everyone is just a change of residence; otherwise, it remains the same as in the shelter.

Zhang Shi just glanced at the regional channel when he was free.

As expected, the survivors suffered heavy casualties. The original 100,000 people in the area were reduced to less than half after the flood. The chat channel was filled with lamentations, as countless survivors' days of hard work were destroyed in an instant, returning to a pre-liberation era. Those who survived either floated in small boats or sought shelter on higher ground.

However, no matter which method is used, they all face the same dilemma - insufficient resources.

Most survivors lack access to large vehicles like the Ark, and relying solely on the limited space in their backpacks, they simply can't carry much. Consequently, after a month in the wilderness, survivors are once again facing a food shortage. On the market, a loaf of bread has been driven up to the price of one gold coin, yet demand still outstrips supply. This is because food is currently scarce, leaving many people living off their resources, and their supplies will soon be depleted. Many survivors are stockpiling in advance to prolong their survival.

Against this backdrop, the long-dormant Alliance of Light resurfaced and began recruiting members through regional channels. Their slogan: "Join the Alliance and serve them, and you'll be welcomed into the Alliance's shelter without any barriers. The Alliance will provide every member with food and safe housing, without having to worry about flooding."

Upon hearing the news, many survivors were filled with enthusiasm and actively asked to join the alliance. Some smarter ones also hinted at the location of the Alliance of Light and the confidence behind it.

Finally, Liu Yu appeared in person and explained to everyone the current situation of the Alliance of Light.

Their headquarters, it turned out, was located atop a high mountain, a thousand meters above the ground. Days before the torrential rainstorm, Liu Yu had foresightedly relocated all alliance members to headquarters, preserving their manpower to the greatest extent possible. Learning from the lessons learned from the previous zombie attack, he had deployed extensive defenses, transforming the headquarters into a survival base. Without his permission, no survivor could enter unnoticed. This was his foundation for regaining dominance after the devastating flood.

After learning that the Alliance of Light has a survival base that can almost ignore floods, many survivors began to get restless and frantically chatted with Liu Yu privately, bragging about themselves to the skies, fearing that they would be rejected.

Zhang Shi didn't expect Liu Yu to act so quickly. He took action the day after the flood. It seemed that he had been prepared for a long time.

"This Liu Yu really has some skills."

Zhang Shi had a high opinion of Liu Yu, but what he didn't know was that Liu Yu had also acquired a considerable number of barracks and was continuously recruiting soldiers daily, which was one of the reasons he dared to be the first to step forward. Even if an insider revealed the location of the base, with his large army, the other forces that came to attack would still be no match.

Zhang Shi closed the chat channel and realized that he had to work harder. Remembering that his title had refreshed its CD, Zhang Shi decisively chose to upgrade the Ark.

"brush!"

This upgrade scene was particularly eye-catching. The sky was filled with pink light that enveloped the Ark, and the people on the ship were so blinded that they couldn't even open their eyes.

After a full ten seconds, the Ark completed its upgrade, transforming into a divine artifact. Its hull grew even larger, almost the size of two aircraft carriers. Even with over three hundred people inside, the shelter felt a bit cramped. Most importantly, the Ark's power system shifted from wind-powered sails to engines, and it could consume any fuel source that could provide heat. Zhang Shi's family had no shortage of coal, ore, and charcoal; the resources he had accumulated were enough to keep the Ark sailing on the water world for many years.

What surprised Zhang Shi was that there were gun muzzles on the side of the Ark, as if it had really turned into an aircraft carrier. With the giant cannon in his hand, the Ark even had the ability to attack.