[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-resources-consumed-by-women-returned-":3,"chapter-apocalypse-resources-consumed-by-women-returned--apocalypse-resources-consumed-by-women-returned--chapter-181":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apocalypse: Resources Consumed by Women Returned Ten Thousandfold",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},596304,845,"Chapter 181: Flame Crystal Ball","apocalypse-resources-consumed-by-women-returned--chapter-181",181,"\u003Cp>A stroke of luck amid misfortune—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not everyone who jumped into the pool earlier was a fool!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A significant portion of them truly charged in brainlessly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others dared to take the risk because they had hidden life-saving trump cards!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment when the flames raged!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those smart ones used their abilities to escape disaster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t wiped out by a single wave of fire—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! That was terrifying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man who awakened the Metal Element!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wipes the cold sweat off his forehead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now he summoned a Metal Shield in time to block most of the fire attack, surviving by luck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his hair, beard, and eyebrows!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were all singed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he preserved his life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said this frog is B-Class? Clearly, it’s possibly above B+!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man with Teleportation Ability!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steps out from behind the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze is heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, he used his Teleportation Ability to successfully escape the reach of the flames!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water in the pond had turned muddy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the frog remained crouched on the central rock of the pond!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if the fiery attack that tormented everyone just now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was just a trivial trick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eyes sparkled with a lively light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they were also puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone be careful! The frog doesn’t seem to be affected at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it’s unknown how many more times it can unleash such an attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People warned each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaorong bro, what do we do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang’s teammates spoke to him with newfound respect—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he just saved their lives!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was still just a kid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was recognized by everyone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even referred to as \"brother\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang replied solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t rush! Let’s observe a bit more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do we do now? Do we just give up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman with Spiritual Qi wings descended from the sky, shouting in dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had flown quite high earlier!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she evade the flames!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now her gaze was filled with unwillingness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give up? Of course not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But we need a more thorough plan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can’t act blindly like just now anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like Lu Qiang had an idea!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped toward the small pond—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had awakened the Power of Ice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the flame frog, he had a significant advantage—water conquers fire; this is the suppression of a natural Law!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sparkled with confidence:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s time to show these people my strength!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang took a deep breath!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His whole body emitted waves of cold air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the surrounding temperature dropped significantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly walked to the edge of the pond!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bent down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the frog could react!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended one of his hands into the water!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of powerful Power of Ice gushed out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water in the pond rapidly froze into ice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some minute organisms floating in the water!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were also frozen in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pond instantly turned silver and white!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice crept up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Climbing onto the giant rock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until it spread to the frog’s feet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happened Rapidly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And silently!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frog clearly hadn’t realized what had occurred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its feet were firmly frozen in the ice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer able to leap freely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ribbit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of light glinted in its eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers were startled by the sound of the frog croaking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hurriedly ducked for cover!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing happened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frog didn’t have any dramatic reaction either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It continued to crouch there, motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang stepped onto the frozen pond!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the frog’s watchful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took slow, cautious steps towards it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the frog tilted its head, widening its eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeming to quietly observe the person approaching it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang walked gingerly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each step was extremely careful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew very well—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the frog was frozen at the moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was startled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would unleash a world-destroying fire attack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to remain calm, avoiding any sound that might startle the frog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the reason he dared to do so!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was because!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just noticed something—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This frog doesn’t actively attack people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when threatened or harmed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will it release its Flame Ability for self-defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, it doesn’t pursue relentlessly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to use a gentler approach!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To attempt to tame this Fierce Beast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang walked up to the frog and stood face-to-face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goo-ga!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frog looked puzzled, squatting there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lu Qiang gazed into its eyes for a long time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attempting to communicate through eye contact—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little frog!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t be afraid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t harm you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just want to capture you to exchange for supplies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frog began to attempt jumping!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to break free from its frozen feet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang was startled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t move! Don’t move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just want to communicate with you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frog seemed to understand his words!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And actually stopped moving!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang was overjoyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anticipating that this frog must belong to him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were sharp cries from the crowd:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t let that kid get away with it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That frog has clearly been exhausted to the limit and can’t resist anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can we let him snatch the prize?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure rushed towards the pond!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And seeing someone take the lead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Superpower Users followed later!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang was furious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly at the crucial moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people ran out to interfere!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frog’s counterattack was even quicker—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goo-ga!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eyes flashed with flame!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful fire wave attacked Lu Qiang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang hurriedly activated his Ice Ability!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Condensing an Ice Shield!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was shaken back several steps by the huge impact!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice Shield instantly melted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was too close!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clothes were scorched by the flames!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burning pain covered his entire body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, so close!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang gritted his teeth in rage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those frenzied people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had already launched an attack on the frog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another chaotic battle began!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang could only temporarily retreat to the edge of the pond!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their attacks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appear so weak and ineffective in front of the frog’s flames!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goo-ga!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames swept like a tide!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people caught in the flames!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly burned into balls of fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fell to the ground, groaning in pain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the frog still innocently squatted there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly not understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why these humans keep coming to die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing all of this, Lu Qiang felt even angrier—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victory was just within reach!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet these lunatics insisted on rushing in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasting so many lives for nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer wanted to play with these fools!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong sense of duty surged within him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cannot give up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had sworn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To provide a life free from want for his sister!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prove his strength to Lin Lang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These thoughts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fueled his spirit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Driving him to approach the frog once more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the mighty Qiang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiang roared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Released all the cold from his body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Ice Ability!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment seemed to transform!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold wind blew!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pond was frozen again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the frog!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was firmly trapped in the giant ice block he condensed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those who were wailing in the water before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were also frozen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to cause more trouble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frozen frog!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually shrunk in size!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until it turned into an apple-sized, blood-red Crystal Ball!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lu Qiang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhausted from excessive use of his ability!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collapsed to the 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