The sun above our heads was almost scorching, and there was no coolness like that after a heavy rain. Instead, it was like covering people with a layer of oil film that was impossible to get rid of, which was airtight and stuffy.

Mingqiao and his friends almost ran to the bottom of the diving platform. There were about ten students gathered here, squatting on the ground in groups of three or four, and Zhang Wanqiao and Deng Ya were distributing food and water to them.

When they saw Mingqiao and the others, the group of people looked up listlessly, then lowered their heads again, like deflated balls.

Zhang Wanqiao had just distributed water to a student when she turned around and saw Ming Qiao covered in blood. She was so scared that she covered her mouth and said, "Teacher Ming!"

"Don't be afraid," Mingqiao smiled at him, "Look, those children are not afraid, so why should you be afraid as an adult?"

"What happened?" Zhang Wanqiao calmed down and looked at Mingqiao worriedly: "Did someone die again?"

"Well... it's not a human." Ming Qiao pondered for a long time and said, "This is my own blood."

After hearing this, Zhang Wanqiao's brows furrowed even more tightly. She carefully examined Mingqiao from head to toe, trying to see where exactly he was injured.

"No need to look, it's okay now." Ming Qiao walked to the diving platform and looked again at the huge monster that suddenly appeared.

The entire diving platform is about ten meters high, and there are stairs next to the diving platform for people to walk up. Looking further, there are three diving boards of different heights. This is exactly the same as the ones you usually see in swimming pools, but the location is a bit unbelievable.

There will be no such things on the track and field playground, just like the third notice about the playground: If you see wooden boats, swimming rings, diving platforms, or diving boards on the playground, please do not approach or use them, as they are fake.

Mingqiao now would rather hope that they are fake.

Thinking of this, Mingqiao turned to look at Zhang Wanqiao: "Teacher Zhang, in addition to this diving platform and diving board, have there been any wooden boats, swimming rings or anything like that?"

“Yes.” Zhang Wanqiao gave an affirmative answer: “But it was directly immersed in this acid water as soon as it appeared. It corroded away before we could use it.”

Mingqiao looked at the diving platform, then looked thoughtfully at the acid water in the playground in front of him, and finally said: "Teacher Zhang, organize the students to go to the diving platform. Qin Xue."

"Teacher." Qin Xue hurried over when he heard Mingqiao calling him.

"Is the rope from the basement still there?"

"Here." Qin Xue ran back to where he had just stood, and picked up the large ball of hemp rope that was almost as tall as him from under his feet.

"First, find someone to help you carry the rope up, and then find a secure place to tie one end."

"Okay, I got it." Qin Xue followed Zhang Wanqiao and the others onto the diving platform.

In the end, only Mingqiao and Shixin were left.

"You want to build a bridge?" Shi Xin asked him.

"Well, this is the only way now, and 'it' has left us this one way." Mingqiao pointed at the diving platform, then slowly moved his finger to the iron gate of the playground: "From here to there, it's at least 160 to 170 meters away. If we jump over one by one, the risk is high and there are many uncontrollable factors. So we must give priority to letting one person go over with a tied rope and build a rope bridge."

"But who can jump over?" Shi Xin looked up at the group of sick people on the diving platform, then at Ming Qiao covered in blood: "How about I do it?"

"Your legs are not healed yet." Ming Qiao shook his head: "This person must be someone with good jumping ability, sufficient strength and courage."

Shi Xin and Ming Qiao thought of the same person at the same time.

"Wang Da Da this kid, maybe he can." Ming Qiao pursed his lips and said in confusion: "But I just guessed that he can. After all, he usually appears to be quite brave and not afraid of anything."

Shi Xin understood Ming Qiao's concerns: "But if he fails, the mortality rate is 100%. Even if we have a rope, we may not be able to pull him. Do you want to take this gamble?"

"I don't know." Mingqiao looked at Wang Dada who was asking Qin Xue questions and closed his eyes: "How about letting Qin Xue go?"

"He hasn't rested for a long time," Shi Xin said quietly, "He looks energetic, but he's actually maintaining his persona. I guess it won't work."

Mingqiao sighed, and finally made up his mind and shouted to the diving platform: "Wang Dada, come down."

Wang Dada was like a naughty monkey. When he heard Mingqiao calling him, he jumped down immediately.

"How's your jumping ability?" Mingqiao asked.

Wang Dada laughed and jumped up on the spot. Mingqiao estimated that it should be okay considering the elasticity of the diving board.

"Do you feel tired? Have you had enough rest during this period?" Mingqiao asked again.

Wang Dada flexed his biceps towards him and said, "I've been doing really well with Teacher Zhang for this period of time." He couldn't hide the excitement on his face at all, and asked Mingqiao expectantly, "Teacher, do you have any tasks for me?"

"Yes." Mingqiao said, "You need to bring a rope, jump from the diving board, and finally land on the iron gate of the playground. Tie the other end of the rope and build a bridge for everyone."

This sounded like a glorious mission to save the world. Wang Dada's eyes lit up after hearing this. Since entering the playground, he had either been eating, sleeping, or being in a daze. When he heard that something was going on, he wanted to be the first to rush forward. Fortunately, the commander-in-chief Mingqiao remembered him. It seemed that he was still very capable.

Wang tapped his heels and saluted Mingqiao: "Yes sir! I promise to complete the task."

Ming Qiao felt a little regretful when he saw his expression, so he said seriously: "This is not a joke. If you are not careful, you may fall in. Then you won't even have a body."

"I know." Wang Dada put away his playful expression and said seriously, "Teacher, if Qin Xue can follow you through dangers, then so can I. Since you chose me, there must be a reason for choosing me. I won't let you down."

Mingqiao stared at him for a while and finally nodded.

The three of them went up to the diving platform together, and Ming Qiao realized how high it was.

Ten meters high is roughly three stories. Normally, he would dare to stand on the third floor and look down from the window. But now that he is standing here with no barrier, he always feels cold under his feet.

"Teacher Ming, please stand inside." Shi Xin was sitting aside, smoothing the rope to prevent it from getting tangled. When he saw Ming Qiao standing aside, he reminded him in a low voice.

"It's so high." Mingqiao felt dizzy, and he slowly squatted beside Shi Xin, and his weak legs were slightly relieved. He watched the movements of Shi Xin's hands, and his attention slowly shifted from the rope to Shi Xin's hands.

Shi Xin's fingers are long and slender, and the bent joints have a sharp beauty. His hands are constantly moving, and the undulating muscles and protruding blood vessels seem to be emitting hormones all the time.

"Teacher Ming."

"Um."

Shi Xin smiled and said to Ming Qiao, "I estimate this rope is about two hundred meters long, which is OK."

Mingqiao hummed, and looked at Wang Dada who was pulling his arms and legs. "I still think this kid is unreliable. It's ok to play during class, but he must not dare to play anymore now."

"Give him a chance, and give us a chance too." Shi Xin called Wang Dada over, and then tied the other end of the rope around his waist: "Try it first after you get to the diving board, and then jump forward when you are sure." Shi Xin didn't want to tell him about horizontal speed free fall or anything else, he just carefully instructed: "Try to move your body forward, and use some strength."

"I understand, I understand." Wang Dada looked at Shi Xin, then at Ming Qiao, and suddenly gave them an unfathomable smile: "You two are talking more and more alike now."

Mingqiao walked over to check the rope around his waist and tightened it a little: "Don't worry about it, just go when you are ready."

"Okay." Wang Dada faced everyone's gaze and slowly stood on the springboard next to the diving platform. He waved to people with a smile on his face.

Perhaps it was because the young boy was ignorant and fearless, he stepped on the pedal steadily. Even though it began to sway slightly up and down, Wang Dada did not hesitate at all. He stood at the front end of the diving board with a firm look in his eyes, looking at the group of people on the platform from a distance.

Mingqiao and Wang Dada looked back and exchanged glances: "Be careful."

"Don't worry, Teacher Ming." Wang Dada raised his hand and made an OK gesture, then turned back and took a deep breath.

He glanced down.

The bright red acid water was still raging on the playground, and it was unknown how many lives it had swallowed. He also knew that something was wrong with this school. Maybe it was invaded by monsters, or maybe it was a parallel world like in science fiction. But he now had the opportunity to become the savior of this world.

Just like Mingqiao and the others did.

Wang Dada tried to lower his center of gravity, and then lift it up.

The springboard swayed up and down with him, with the amplitude becoming larger and larger.

He jumped off the diving board for the first time and stepped down hard.

Once again higher.

No matter how high it is.

It was so high that after jumping up, he could see the treetops on the street outside the school, over the rooftops of the library and teaching building in front of him.

Until the highest——

Wang Dada took another deep breath and stepped heavily on the diving board.

When it was about to bounce up, he pushed forward with force.

Due to inertia, Wang Dada moved upward and forward at the same time, and his short and agile body drew an almost perfect parabola in the air.

The wind was so loud in his ears that he could no longer hear any other sound, and victory was just ahead.

Wang Dada stretched out his arms and rushed towards the iron door, finally slamming into it hard.

He hugged the iron railing tightly in his arms, a little bit unable to believe that he really "flew" over.

Just like the famous acrobat "Flying Trapeze".

Then, there was an earth-shaking cheer from the stands in the distance.

Wang Dada turned his head slowly.

Everyone gave him a thumbs up.

Wang Dada untied the rope around his waist and tied it to the iron gate. After it was tied up, he also raised a thumbs up towards that side.

Then, one by one, people who were wearing school uniforms like him took off their uniforms and held them in their hands, leaning on both sides of the ropes and slid down like a zipline, one after another.

Zhang Wanqiao went up only after all the students had arrived here safely.

Then there is Mingqiao.

Finally, it’s Shi Xin.

"Great." Zhang Wanqiao hugged Wang Dada in her arms as soon as she landed. She held Wang Dada's face and asked him if he was afraid.

Wang Dada looked at his head teacher without saying anything.

It was not until Mingqiao came down that Wang Dada asked him, "Teacher, can I become a person like you?"

Mingqiao smiled softly: "I don't know what kind of person I am in your heart."

"A..." Wang Dada thought seriously: "A brave and responsible man."

"You've already done it." Mingqiao said.

Volume 3 Pixel Combat