As darkness fell and the air grew colder, Ye Zhao lost track of how far they were from the ground. But the higher they went, the fainter the sound of water grew, and a thin layer of ice began to form nearby.
The temperature had already dropped below zero. Ye Zhao had a high level of Constitution fitness and could withstand both heat and cold, but even though she was wearing thick Cold-Proof Suit, she could still feel a slight chill.
Temperatures at an altitude of 10,000 meters can drop to minus fifty degrees Celsius, but since much of the atmosphere has been removed, the temperature shouldn't drop that low; otherwise, ordinary people in the tunnel would definitely freeze to death.
Ye Zhao squatted at the entrance of the cave and recorded a video for a while until darkness completely fell before putting away her phone. She ate some bread and biscuits for dinner.
Qin Ruo, Zhang Zheng'an, and the others ate half a compressed biscuit. The main reason was that compressed biscuits were not only easy to carry, but one piece could last a day, making them the most suitable food for them while they were on the run.
Xia Yun traded a loaf of bread for a thick down jacket from Qin Ruo. The other two girls also wanted to exchange theirs. Xia Yun had previously gone to the mall to grab supplies when she still had a team, so she didn't lack clothes in her Storage Card. However, in exchange for their clothes, Xia Yun asked for an oxygen cylinder. Although the two girls were very reluctant, the surrounding temperature was getting lower and lower, so they had no choice but to exchange theirs.
The two of them, wrapped in down jackets, huddled in a corner, sobbing. "We're both out of oxygen tanks, and she still wants them! She doesn't care if we live or die! If only Brother Lou were here, he definitely wouldn't abandon us."
"He can't be dead, right? He's so powerful!"
"If Brother Lou were still alive, would he come back to save us? He's such a good person!"
"It's all because I had such bad luck, I didn't draw Elemental Card..."
The two were whispering in a corner, thinking they were hiding well, but Ye Zhao and Qin Ruo, whose Constitution had already been enhanced, heard everything. Qin Ruo glanced at them. If they were any more ruthless and tried to rob or steal, she could kill them to eliminate any future trouble. But they were just selfish and cowardly people hiding in a corner. If they weren't forced by circumstances, they could have been good people in a peaceful world.
Qin Ruo help but sigh. Thinking of her military uniform, she decided to let these two off the hook as long as they didn't provoke her.
This matter had nothing to do with Ye Zhao anymore. She took her bedtime vitamins ABCD, prayed to the heavens for blessings, and then closed her eyes to rest.
In the middle of the night, Zhang Zheng'an developed a high fever. His condition stabilized after taking fever-reducing medication, but he talked incoherently all night. "Sister Qin, Sister Zhao, don't give up on me, I think I can still be saved! Waaah..."
Ye Zhao:...
Qin Ruo:...
That's a really strong survival instinct.
Inside the subway tunnel, the counselor had people seal off the larger openings with stones and mud to block the howling cold wind from outside. Fortunately, the temperature difference had been significant in the past few days, and they had prepared thick coats. In addition, they had also taken a lot of clothes from the dead bodies. The group huddled together to resist the cold brought by the height of the building.
Not only that, they also began digging a refuge tunnel into the land with the only tools they had. Their location was right next to a cliff, which was extremely dangerous.
The counselor said, "Don't worry, everyone. Once we pass through the troposphere and reach the stratosphere, the temperature will gradually rise. It'll be alright, we'll definitely get through this!"
Some people said with a wry smile, "Even if we survive this, what's the use? At higher altitudes, the temperature will only drop lower and lower, possibly even to absolute zero. We're human; we simply can't withstand it!"
The air was oppressive and heavy, with faint sounds of crying and people praying to the heavens for divine protection.
"It's no use, it's no use, we're all going to die sooner or later, we're all going to die..."
"It's already minus ten degrees Celsius, is our persistence really worthwhile...?"
"..."
The night was relatively safe. Apart from the occasional increase in the speed of the fall and the occasional shaking of the land, the situation Ye Zhao feared did not occur. She breathed a sigh of relief and thanked the Bodhisattva for protecting her.
Amidst the rushing water and howling wind, Ye Zhao remained in a semi-conscious state, opening her eyes to check at the slightest disturbance. Even with Qin Ruo and the others taking turns keeping watch, Ye Zhao remained at ease. Although she didn't sleep well all night, it was better than nothing.
Day nine of entering the game.
The first thing Ye Zhao did upon opening her eyes was to take out her binoculars and check what was happening outside.
The waterfall was still not far away, and occasionally she could see various buildings and corpses swimming by. The temperature in the air was also rising, and the sun was scorching. Soon she was unbearably hot and had to take off her Cold-Proof Suit coat, leaving her in only a light jacket.
At this time, they dare not wear short sleeves and expose their skin, as they simply cannot withstand the high temperature, ultraviolet rays, and various forms of radiation.
Based on temperature changes, it can be roughly estimated that they are currently at least tens of thousands of meters above the ground.
Ye Zhao sprayed sunscreen on her face, neck, and hands, and then put on a sun hat, which was better than nothing.
Zhang Zheng'an finally felt cooler and had survived the ordeal. Qin Ruo said, "This awful weather is unbearable! One minute it's freezing cold, the next it's unbearably hot!"
Zhang Zheng'an secretly hid away to wipe his tears. He was a dashing and wealthy second-generation heir who grew up surrounded by money. He never imagined that he would be in such a sorry state one day.
Ye Zhao squatted at the cave entrance, took out his phone to take pictures for a while, then took out a carrot from his pocket and ate it. After finishing the carrot, he ate two red dates and drank some mineral water infused with goji berries. In this dangerous situation, his health was more important!
Zhang Zheng'an, lying on the ground:... This appetite is too good.
He didn't know why, but Ye Zhao seemed vaguely familiar. Where had he seen her before? But he couldn't quite place her.
Oh, right, she looks a bit like the strong woman who helped him move the car after he was trapped under it? Is it her?
Ye Zhao didn't pay attention to Zhang Zheng'an; she began to organize her Creation Point in her mind.
[Name: Ye Zhao ]
[ Constitution: 808 (No equipment effect)]
[Strength: 353 (no equipment effects)]
[Speed: 323 (without equipment effects)]
[Defense: 20 (Equipment Effect)]
[Note: Player's basic attributes are not included in the statistics.]
Ye Zhao still evenly distributed her 20 attribute points for the day into strength and speed. She had consumed and accumulated a lot of Creation Point Creation Point the past few days, especially oxygen masks. Everyone was scrambling for them back then, but she didn't participate and therefore didn't have any reserves. The oxygen masks she created could be used for about 40 to 50 minutes each, and she would consume at least 30 a day, which would be 30 Creation Point.
She had 10,900 points in reserve, but she didn't convert them all into attribute points; she kept them just in case.
Finally, use the Prophet Skill to let her see what dangers she might encounter in the future, so she can prepare in advance.
However, this time she only saw the scene on the surface of Blue Star. Many tectonic plates could not withstand the Blue Star. At this moment, Blue Star was riddled with holes and pits, with large cliffs and countless bottomless pits. Floating in the air were large tectonic plates that had broken away from Blue Star. She even saw many surviving humans on these tectonic plates.
These people either awaited death in despair or fought each other for survival resources, their bodies thrown into deep space, leaving bloodstains on the ground—a scene of carnage and despair...
Ten seconds passed in a flash. Ye Zhao opened her eyes, ate a piece of candy, and looked at the sea waterfall not far away.
At noon, the temperature rose to over fifty degrees Celsius. It was hot, extremely hot. Even the wind blowing in the air was hot. Zhang Zheng'an, Xia Yun, and the others slumped in a corner, sweating profusely. Only Ye Zhao Qin Ruo were still able to remain normal. Although Ye Zhao could also feel the heat, it was far from unbearable.
Qin Ruo said, " Ye Zhao, don't you feel like your ascent has accelerated?"
Ye Zhao nodded; she felt the same way. The speed seemed to have increased, and even the occasional tremors from the land seemed to have become louder.
She quickly put her hands together in prayer, praying that the Bodhisattva and other deities would bless her so that she could get through this crisis smoothly.
She was on edge, crouching at the cave entrance, holding a parasol and constantly observing the surroundings through binoculars. Qin Ruo's expression was also grave, until a woman's timid voice came from behind her, "Sister Qin, could I trade a bottle of water for a few oxygen cylinders? We really don't have enough oxygen."
Qin Ruo said, "I'm sorry, we don't have enough either."
The woman burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably, and knelt on the ground with a thud. "Please, save me! I don't want to die, I really don't want to die! You can help that man, why can't a woman help another woman?"
Qin Ruo: "He's my teammate, are you?"
She pulled out a gun from her waist. "Go back if you don't want to die!"
The woman was startled and shrank back, her lowered eyes filled with resentment. Why? Why wouldn't they save her?
The high temperature lasted all day, and around two or three in the afternoon, the temperature began to drop again. Fortunately, they were still a long way from the waterfall and didn't have the bad luck of colliding with it. However, around six o'clock, when it started to get dark, Ye Zhao was eating a biscuit when the continent she was on seemed to have collided heavily with something, causing her to shake a few times. Caught off guard, she bit her tongue, and the pain almost brought tears to her eyes!
Immediately following, the continent experienced a relatively strong tremor and tumble upon impact. Ye Zhao turned around and lay prone on the ground, gripping the steel bar she had stuck in the soil to save her life. Qin Ruo and Zhang Zheng'an also reacted quickly, grabbing the ground and lying down on the spot.
"Ah!!" Several screams echoed through the air. Ye Zhao felt something flying towards her. Because she was close to the cave entrance, it was convenient for her to observe her surroundings and escape. When she saw something flying towards her, she kicked it back and raised her hand to conjure two Earth Wall to seal the cave entrance.
Fortunately, the tremors didn't last long; they only caused the entire refuge cave to tilt at a 60-degree angle before gradually stopping. She breathed a sigh of relief, kicked a hole in the Earth Wall, stuck her head out, and looked around with binoculars. Unfortunately, her limited visibility meant she couldn't see what had just happened.
Even worse things happened; after this incident, they were actually moving closer to the sea waterfall...