Terror-Inspiring Natural Disaster! The Legendary Path!

[Record]: Five seconds remain until the fourth catastrophe, "The Ocean God's Awakening." All humanity, please prepare for the disaster.

[Record]: Disaster countdown. 4 seconds. [Record]: Disaster countdown. 3 seconds. In the Talisman Paper World Game Panel, apart from basic information, other panels such as world chat, crafting, trading, and Storage Space are blocked.

The countdown Game Panel that always appears before each disaster strikes was present once again this time.

It's unknown where this ocean, sweeping across the entire land, will come from.

Standing at the bow of the ship, Su Mo could only hold onto the guardrail and nervously look around.

Regarding the formation of the Earth's oceans, up to the time of this journey, there were two main theories, both of which had considerable evidence and were supported by many people.

The first, less common, theory is the exogenous theory, which states that most of Earth's water originated from a large number of asteroids that bombarded the Earth around 3.9 billion years ago.

Oceans gradually formed on Earth thanks to the large amounts of water brought by asteroids.

It sounds reasonable at first glance, but as more and more research data has emerged in recent times, this claim has become, like the "flat Earth theory," a belief held only by a small group of people due to its numerous paradoxes.

The second theory is the famous one, which claims that water "grew" out of the earth! But this "growth" refers to the formation of asteroids from water-containing minerals, the collision of these asteroids forming the Earth, and the conversion of kinetic energy into thermal energy during these continuous collisions.

Radioactive elements in the rocks also accumulated and released heat, which made the Earth hotter and hotter, eventually forming a magma ball.

Within the magma sphere, various chemical reactions cause water to be released from the minerals. After forming the Earth's crust, this water reaches the ground as rainwater and converges into the ocean.

In summary, the ocean gradually formed through a long rainy season.

"This time, the ocean's arrival and the last World-Ending Floods did not land on the wasteland in the same way."

"Could it be..."

As the countdown ended and the land remained peaceful, Su Mo instinctively sensed something was amiss.

If these oceans, like the previous Punishment Disaster flood, surged directly from the horizon and quickly formed sea level, that would be fine.

All humans need to do is avoid the initial impact of the first wave, and then they can steer their homemade boats to float slowly on the sea until the sea level gradually rises.

But if it were done in a different way, like the torrential rain in the Noah's Ark storyline, the "Ocean God's Awakening," which all creatures might mistake for a temporary disaster, would become a catastrophe!

"Oh no, if we're using rain, how much rainfall would we need to achieve this?"

"Furthermore, setting aside the Hope's drainage issues, if it rains, the sea level on the ground will be affected by the terrain."

"At that time, even if the rainwater is just the most ordinary water, it will still pose a deadly threat!"

As he watched the dark clouds rapidly gathering overhead and the blood moon churning within them, Su Mo felt every hair on his body stand on end.

The fourth catastrophe for humankind is coming from the ocean.

If we really had to create a sea that could cover 80% of the wasteland area by making it rain.

So, the line Li Bai wrote in his poem:

The phrase "A waterfall plunges three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way were falling from the ninth heaven" will soon become a reality!

"No, disaster and game should be two separate things!"

"Games cannot control or influence disasters."

"The purpose of disaster is always to destroy all life on this wasteland!"

Upon suddenly arriving at this conclusion, Su Mo couldn't help but tremble, even though he was in the Talisman Paper World that Heaven Stealing Secret.

Now it seems that with just a thought, one can easily escape this terrifying world.

But retreat is only possible for seven days. After seven days, all humanity and all creatures on the wasteland will face a terrifying catastrophe akin to the end of the world! At that time, massive amounts of rain, like waterfalls, will pour down from the sky, carrying terrifying energy.

Those who stayed on the ship, wanting to be the first to set sail.

Those who have no shelter and stand on the wasteland waiting for disaster to strike!

It will be just like a target, directly smashed into mud by the rain.

"Damn it, how could I forget! My radar, and the structures above the Hope's deck, have absolutely no protection against bombardment."

"If the rain really comes that heavy, won't we just shut off the power immediately!"

In less than a minute, the dark clouds above the wasteland sky had become so dense that they were almost completely black.

Without a second thought, Su Mo turned and ran straight into the cockpit.

Now, the Hope's problem is no longer how to get to sea, but how to save the most critical parts of the ship during this terrible downpour.

Otherwise, if all the facilities on the Main Deck are destroyed, even if the ship can rise to the surface and float successfully due to buoyancy, it will be meaningless.

He sprinted at full speed.

With each breath, looking at the driver's cab so close at hand, Su Mo ran with almost all his might!

But just as Su Mo ran into the driver's seat, before the door was even closed, dawn broke! A bolt of lightning, powerful enough to traverse the entire wasteland, suddenly stretched from the southernmost point to the northernmost point, illuminating the entire wasteland.

Then, accompanied by a thunderous roar that could shatter eardrums, the rain came in a flash! The rain, when it first fell, was not heavy, just like a normal drizzle, at most it was heavy and dense.

But it only lasted three seconds!

In just three seconds, the intensity and frequency of the rain suddenly increased to a whole new level.

"Gonggong, turn on all the ship's lights, put the engines into preheating mode, and activate the radar at full power to scan within a one-kilometer radius. I need data on all Shape Change within that one-kilometer radius."

"Activate the entire ship's image analysis and transmit real-time image data. Give me images of the Hope from every angle!"

"Record the deck impact force and analyze rainfall drainage, calculate the data model in real time, and return it to me!"

The rain outside intensified, but Su Mo remained calm in the cockpit because it was a simulation, and quickly operated the system.

With several commands issued, the Fire Control Radar on the third floor began to rotate rapidly.

Radio waves, invisible to the naked eye, are constantly being emitted and re-emerged, much like a seizure.

Meanwhile, eight spotlights, one at the front, one at the rear, and one at the sides of the Hope, had already begun to work, illuminating the entire area of the ship within the camera's view! At the same time, as Su Mo waited anxiously, the image analysis cameras at the bow and stern began to activate, transmitting the first wave of images back via the lines.

In just two minutes, the rainfall has become terrifying compared to the initial downpour, gradually developing in a direction that is incomprehensible to humans.

Fortunately, the Gong Gong System was not affected by this harsh environment.

After data transmission and calculation, the impact on the deck per unit time and the water flow rate of the drainage system are considered.

A model of a straight, ascending line, much like a quadratic equation, was displayed on the monitor.

The rate of increase was very stable, as if someone were manipulating it, but after seeing the calculation model, Su Mo's expression finally relaxed.

"The rain intensifies every three seconds, and if it continues to increase at this rate..."

"It is expected that the rain will reach the level of a waterfall in the fifteenth minute, lasting for 10 seconds. If the rain stops falling at that time, according to the current impact model calculation, the unprotected Fire Control Radar will definitely not be able to withstand it."

"But there's a good chance the driver's cab can still be saved!"

While the waterfall's impact is indeed terrifying, the captain's Captain's Cabin on the third floor and the conference room on the second floor of the Hope are no pushovers either.

With steel plates a full meter thick and a cleverly designed force-dissipating structure, withstanding ten seconds of continuous waterfall pounding shouldn't be a problem! Furthermore, in the analysis of the images, Su Mo has already seen hope for humanity to overcome this disaster.

The arrival of the sea is not simply due to rain. At this moment, through the high-definition camera at the bow of the ship, as the Su Mo advances, it can be seen with the naked eye that water is also seeping out from the ground.

Although the rate of seepage seems slow now, it changes every three seconds, just like the intensity of the rain.

With a two-pronged approach, if the "waterfall" overhead can stop, the sea level will rise sharply to over five meters within half an hour, given the sinking terrain! At that point, the Hope will have a chance to set sail, and the other humans will have a chance to survive!

"It didn't go as expected, but it also showed me a way to start my own business."

"If we can successfully dig a deep pit at the stern this time, it will create the perfect conditions for the reverse-flowing action."

"Even without the system's assistance, it's not a problem for me to go into the sea manually!"

Having learned how the fourth disaster unfolded and the direction for improvements to the Hope, this simulation has already met Su Mo's expectations.

The next step is to try to launch the Hope in this environment!

If the simulation can be successfully completed, it will be a great success; even if it fails to complete, it will still provide valuable practical experience.

With this in mind, Su Mo's mindset gradually changed, and he carefully controlled the ship's attitude with an optimistic attitude.

The rain was getting heavier! More and more water was seeping into the ground!

The drainage outlets on the Main Deck of the Hope have gradually reached their maximum capacity, and each drainage operation produces a terrifying whooshing sound.

Sitting in the driver's seat, before he knew it, the water under Su Mo's feet was already above his ankles.

Fortunately, the main unit is mounted on a frame three meters above the ground, so there's no immediate concern.

Su Mo was completely focused every second.

While meticulously recording these valuable experimental data in a notebook, he also nervously observed the changes in the outside world and the model diagrams calculated by Gonggong.

In the 9th minute, the torrential rain outside began to completely exceed human comprehension.

Based on the current rainfall, it has definitely exceeded 3000 millimeters in 24 hours!

Not to mention that the rainfall is still increasing dramatically!

However, nowadays rain is no longer the main focus; the various mysterious objects that follow it are actually more dangerous.

Through the camera, Su Mo saw colorful coral reefs crashing onto the deck, and saw clumps of vines and seaweed as big as small mountains wrapped around the bow of the ship.

The rainwater, mixed with various marine byproducts, is incredibly powerful.

Just 12 minutes in, before the most terrifying waterfall could arrive, a huge rock fell down.

The Fire Control Radar completed its mission first, collapsing with a crash after sending the last batch of data to Gonggong!

After the reef's impact shattered the Fire Control Radar, its momentum continued unabated, slamming the radar along with it onto the Main Deck with a heartbreaking roar.

At 13 minutes and 40 seconds, apart from the two modular cameras at the bow and stern that were removed from the shipyard, all four other cameras purchased from the market stopped working. It's unclear whether the rain washed away the wiring and burned it out, or whether they were hit by some unknown object.

At 14 minutes and 25 seconds, the water in the cockpit had already reached above Su Mo's thighs.

Left with no other choice, Su Mo could only put away his notebook, stand on the steel plate of the dashboard, raise the monitor used to display Gonggong's analysis data high, and continue to stare at the data and memorize it.

At 14 minutes and 39 seconds, the cameras at the bow and stern of the ship, after a roar, announced the completion of their mission and ended the final transmission of images.

At this point, Su Mo had no time to observe what was happening outside, because the water in the cockpit was already nearly two meters high!

The electrical box, which is responsible for the entire ship's electrical system, is located just over two meters away. If all goes well, the entire ship will immediately lose power in just ten seconds due to the pre-set protection.

At 14 minutes and 51 seconds, the power went out. With a tooth-grinding sound, all the lights on the Hope went out. The Gong Gong System, which had no power reserves, also chose to make a silent exit after the main engine failed.

Taking advantage of the last second before the power went out, Su Mo jumped up and almost threw the monitor onto a platform three meters off the ground.

At 14 minutes and 57 seconds, silently counting down the time until the most terrifying impact arrived, Su Mo gripped the handle beside him to stabilize his body, ready to withdraw at any moment.

"If I quit now, I'll only lose an hour of my time."

"But if I choose to quit, I'll still have to face the same challenges next time, so I might as well be stubborn and give it a try!"

No electricity, no radar, no data, no system control!

The entire Hope was now a lifeless object; even Sub-Legendary class ship would appear insignificant in the face of such a natural disaster.

Opening the Hope's attribute chart in the Game Panel, and silently counting down, even though Su Mo had made thorough preparations, the moment the 15-minute mark arrived.

But under the force of that bombardment, he almost fainted!

Boom! Boom! Boom! Every second, the sounds emanating from the Hope were like the beating of drums, resounding in our ears.

The raindrops of gravel carried enormous kinetic energy as they impacted the ship like cannonballs.

In the attribute chart, the Hope's durability is dropping rapidly at a rate of nearly 1000 per second.

But at this point, Su Mo had no time to worry about the damage to the ship.

In just five seconds, the water, which had been only at his waist, rose instantly and submerged his chest.

Clenching his teeth, even though it was just to hold his body in place, his hands gripping the metal frame were bleeding from the friction.

Su Mo remained firmly attached to the iron frame, trying his best to maintain his balance.

In the sixth second, with a distinct collapse, the captain's Captain's Cabin on the third floor was "sacrificed"! Fortunately, there was a conference room above the bridge, which could still hold the line!

"Hope, charge! Hold the line!"

Feeling the Hope slowly swaying due to the rising sea level and the buoyancy it was generating, Su Mo roared silently in his heart!

Legends are remembered because of them!

It's because everything it experienced after its birth was unimaginably terrifying! It will be in the future! It is now!

The ship is! And so is the captain!

Bearing the soul of the entire ship, when the last second ended and the 10th second of the 15th minute arrived, even though Su Mo was bleeding from all seven orifices due to the huge tremor, he still did not let go of the iron bar!

And just as Gonggong predicted, the disaster struck at the 11th second of the 15th minute, when Gonggong finally reached his exhaustion, after a final burst of "impotent rage"...

The rain has stopped!