Race Against Death

Rumble, rumble, rumble!

The transport vehicle sped across the endless ice plains. The plains were far from level, riddled with uneven hidden pits and cracks. Jiang Hao had to focus all his attention just to keep the heavy truck from overturning at high speed.

He glanced at the display. They were already approaching the Shanghai area.

Just then, a voice suddenly came through Jiang Hao's communicator. "I am the commander of CN171-11 Rescue Team. We are carrying out a mission to rescue Hangzhou No. 1 Engine. If anyone can hear this, please respond."

The moment Jiang Hao heard it, he recognized Wang Lei's voice from that rescue squad. He immediately opened the communication channel. "This is Jiang Hao, transport driver from Hangzhou City. I've reached the vicinity of Shanghai. Report your location—your exact location."

Wang Lei was immediately delighted when he heard him and raised his voice. "Hello, Jiang Hao. I'm Captain Wang Lei. We're in a canyon in Shanghai. An earthquake destroyed our vehicle while we were crossing the canyon. We no longer have a transport vehicle and require assistance."

"What are you planning to do next?" Jiang Hao asked as he drove.

"We can see what used to be Shanghai Tower from here. We plan to climb up through the elevator shaft, then transport the Firestone and personnel onto the ice plains," Wang Lei said.

Jiang Hao knew that this group was about to embark on that dangerous journey. Two people had died while crossing the tower, including Old Man Han.

Jiang Hao immediately said, "Don't cross the tower. Its condition isn't stable either. I've located the coordinates you transmitted. Wait where you are. I'll reach you in ten minutes. I have a way to rescue you."

"Are you sure you can get us up?" Wang Lei asked