Every second felt like an eternity, waiting for fate's decision. Time seemed to freeze in this moment, Xiao Yi's heartbeat and breathing resonating distinctly in the silent survival chamber. His eyes were fixed on the small window, each blink feeling like a century. The ticking of the second hand amplified his ears, each one like a hammer striking his heart. His body tensed, his muscles aching from the strain, but he dared not relax even a moment. Xiao Yi's thoughts drifted through the long wait, recollecting his life, moments of joy and regret, flashing through his mind like a slideshow. He wondered if he would ever have the chance to make amends for those regrets, to embrace those he loved. Every second, he wondered if the situation outside would improve, or worsen. Every possibility played out in his mind, sending his emotions spiraling like a roller coaster. He felt as if he were trapped in a dark abyss, surrounded by endless silence and uncertainty, while a faint light overhead, the verdict of fate, refused to fall. Time seemed like a form of torture, relentlessly tormenting his nerves. Every passing second intensified his inner torment, unsure whether the next second would bring hope of life or the end of death.

"God bless you..." His lips trembled as he uttered a faint plea. Xiao Yi's voice was thin, like a last vestige of longing squeezed from the depths of his soul. His lips were chapped, and every tremor brought a subtle pain, but at this moment, the physical pain was long overshadowed by the fear and pleading within. His trembling lips had lost their color, pale as frost in late autumn. Each word he uttered was accompanied by a struggle, as if these simple syllables had exhausted all his strength. His eyes were filled with helplessness and confusion, staring at the unknown darkness above, as if he wanted to see through the heavy metal roof to the sky above, so that his prayer could be heard. Xiao Yi's throat choked, and his weak voice was filled with tears, like a child lost in the wilderness, desperately reaching out to an unknown god for help. "God bless you..." He repeated over and over, his voice getting lower and lower until it became a silent whisper. But the desire to pray grew stronger in his heart, like a burning flame, supporting him from completely collapsing in this endless fear and darkness.

Amidst endless darkness and terror, Xiao Yi always retained a glimmer of hope within his heart. That flame was faint and flickering, as if it could be swallowed by the surrounding darkness at any moment, yet it burned tenaciously, unextinguished. This glimmer of hope stemmed not from blind optimism about external circumstances, but from a deep, unwavering faith within him. He recalled the warm embraces of his family, the encouraging glances of his friends, those moments filled with love and care, like countless stars, gathering within his heart and fueling this flame of hope. Every time the survival chamber was pounded by the waves, every time his body trembled with pain, he clung to this glimmer of hope, telling himself not to give up. It was his only warmth and support in this cold, hopeless world. Xiao Yi imagined himself exiting the survival chamber, stepping back onto solid ground, basking in the warm sunshine and breathing the fresh air. He firmly believed that as long as he persevered, he would eventually escape his current predicament and usher in the dawn of hope. Though this flicker of hope was small, it illuminated every corner of his heart, keeping him sane and courageous amidst the depths of fear. It gave him the strength to endure physical pain, to resist mental torture, and to keep moving forward, step by step, in this seemingly endless darkness. He knew that this hope might be illusory, and the future was full of unknowns and variables, but as long as this fire still burned in his heart, he had the courage to face everything, to wait for the possible turning point, to greet the first ray of light that would break through the darkness.

"I can't fall like this!" He gritted his teeth, stubbornly resisting the tsunami's wrath. Xiao Yi's eyes were bloodshot, their sockets threatening to burst from the sheer fury and determination. He clenched his teeth tightly, the muscles of his upper and lower jaw bulging with such force that they seemed capable of breaking them. Though his body trembled uncontrollably from the tsunami's impact, every muscle tensed with all its might, struggling to withstand the ferocious force. Every time he was tossed up and down by the waves, every time he slammed against the bulkhead, he felt his bones groan in pain, yet the rage within him kept him upright, time and again. Xiao Yi's hands grasped tightly at anything nearby to steady himself, his fingers turning pale from the strain, his joints crackling. He pushed his feet against the ground, as if to sink his body deeper into the bottom of the survival pod. "I can't fall like this!" He repeated these words in his mind, issuing an undeniable command. Each word became a surge of power, surging from his heart and spreading throughout his body. A deep roar erupted from his throat, its voice filled with indomitable resistance. He was as small as an ant before the raging tsunami, but his will was as iron, determined to fight this relentless force of nature to the bitter end. Sweat and saltwater mixed, soaking his clothes and blurring his vision, but he remained staring wide and furious, as if forcing the surging waves back with his gaze. His tenacious posture was like that of a lone warrior, holding his last stand in desperate circumstances, refusing to retreat or surrender. Disaster raged, as if the entire world had plunged into endless chaos and despair. As the earth shook and the sky trembled, the hundred-meter-high tsunami surged forward like a ferocious beast, carrying the power of devastation. The wind howled like the roar of a demon from hell, and the waves rolled, the spray rising like sharp fangs, threatening to devour everything. The tsunami surged with the force of a tsunami, instantly crumbling buildings in its path, as fragile as children's building blocks. The immense force of the impact shook the earth, and horrifying cracks appeared on the surface, like painful wounds. People screamed in terror and fled in all directions, but all their struggles seemed insignificant and powerless before the unstoppable force of nature. The surging waters swept away countless lives and hopes. Once peaceful and tranquil homes were instantly shattered beyond recognition, leaving only devastation and endless sorrow. This terrifying tsunami, like a final judgment call, ruthlessly trampled everything on earth, plunging the entire world into deep fear and despair.

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