Xiao Yi stood at the edge of the cliff, the scene before him making him fall into deep thought. The base he was in was located on a steep cliff, surrounded by cliffs, with only a narrow road leading to the outside world. But even in such a harsh environment, the people showed tenacious vitality and hope for the future.

Wearing protective clothing, he felt the cool breeze on his cheeks, and at the same time, he realized the hardships and difficulties of the base. The living conditions here are very difficult, and everyone needs to work hard to maintain basic survival. However, despite facing various difficulties, people still maintain an optimistic and positive attitude, which makes Xiao Yi very shocked.

He walked along the road and found that it had been widened significantly, now over four meters wide, even suitable for driving. This reminded him of the saying, "Roads are made by people walking." Here, everyone is using their sweat and hard work to pave the way for the future development of the base.

Xiao Yi also noticed that although some people still had traces of pain and hunger on their faces, more people exuded a kind of vitality and hope. They seemed to believe that as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and usher in a better future.

Xiao Yi couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He thought that he had also experienced many difficulties and setbacks, but he had never had such firm beliefs and determination as these people. He felt that his soul had been baptized and sublimated, and he also deeply realized the true meaning and value of life.

He continued walking, seeing many people busy along the way. Some were building roads, some were growing vegetables, and some were developing new technologies. Everyone was contributing to the future development of the base in their own way.

Xiao Yi also joined them, and with his own skills and knowledge, he helped the base solve many technical problems. He worked and lived with everyone, and felt unprecedented fulfillment and satisfaction.

After a series of natural and man-made disasters, Blue Star finally seemed to have experienced a brief period of peace. Perhaps because the terrifying ultra-high temperatures had gradually subsided, people were able to recover from their panic and begin to examine this once familiar yet now unfamiliar world. However, even within this calm, Xiao Yi remained vigilant and thoughtful. He did not believe that the apocalypse was over, but rather that this was merely the calm before the storm.

First, from an environmental perspective, the impact of the extreme heat is far from over. Earth's ecosystems have suffered an unprecedented blow, potentially leading to the extinction of many species and a severe disruption of the ecological balance. Even after the extreme heat subsides, recovery will require a long time and significant effort. Furthermore, the high temperatures may have triggered a series of geological disasters, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and the potential threat of these hazards remains.

Secondly, from a social perspective, the apocalypse brings not only destruction to the physical environment but also a massive impact on human society. Social order has been disrupted, infrastructure has been severely damaged, and people have lost their former sense of stability and security. Even if there is a temporary calm now, rebuilding social order, restoring economic production, and addressing livelihood issues will all be arduous tasks.

Xiao Yi believes the apocalypse hasn't truly ended because he believes we're currently experiencing only the first stage. Ultra-high temperatures and catastrophic events only reveal the deeper problems facing Earth and humanity, such as climate change, resource depletion, and ecological damage. These problems won't be solved by a single ultra-high temperature event; instead, they may become more pressing and severe.

Furthermore, the end of the world also exposes the fragility and shortcomings of human society. While humanity's spirit of solidarity and collaboration in the face of disaster is certainly commendable, it also exposes numerous problems and contradictions. For example, the unfair distribution of resources, the struggle for power, and the conflict of faith—all of these issues could become obstacles to the reconstruction and progress of human society.

Faced with this reality, how should we think and act? First, we should recognize that the end of the world is not truly over. Therefore, we need to remain vigilant and maintain a sense of urgency, continuing to work hard to address and resolve problems. Second, we should strengthen unity and collaboration to face challenges together, rather than becoming absorbed in personal interests and disputes. Finally, we should reflect on our own behavior and attitudes, striving to change the root causes of the end of the world, such as excessive resource consumption and environmental damage.

In short, the calm is only temporary; the apocalypse is not truly over. We need to maintain a clear mind and firm conviction, and work together to embrace a better future. Only in this way can we truly emerge from the shadow of the apocalypse and move towards a more harmonious, prosperous, and sustainable world.

Aftermath

In his previous life, he had long since turned into a wisp of dust in that extreme cold, drifting away with the wind, isolated from the world. However, when he woke up again, he found that the world had not ended as he had imagined.

Xiao Yi stood on the empty street, his gaze filled with ruins. Of the former skyscrapers, only broken walls remained, as if telling the story of past glory and present vicissitudes. The air was filled with an indescribable smell, a unique aura of the end of the world, a mixture of death, ruins, and unknown hope.

Sunlight streamed through the sparse clouds, casting long shadows on the ground. Xiao Yi felt the warmth of the sun, but couldn't help but think of the extreme cold in his previous life. That disaster took away countless lives, and also took away everything he had. Now, he stood in the sun again, but he was no longer the carefree boy.

Suddenly, a passing woman carrying something bumped into him accidentally. The woman immediately apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't see you because I was carrying something." Her voice was a little hoarse, but full of apology and sincerity.

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