The children also joined the battle. Although their strength was limited, they used their small bodies to add strength to this human wall.
The flood continued to hit them, the icy water reaching their waists and even their chests, and the immense pressure made it difficult for them to breathe. But they did not give up, each of them persevered, and each of their faces was filled with unyielding spirit.
They shouted slogans, cheering each other on. "One, two, three, come on! One, two, three, hold on!" The sound echoed in the flood, full of fearless courage.
Some were knocked down by the current, but those nearby immediately reached out and pulled them up, returning them to the defensive line. Some were injured, their blood mixed with the floodwaters, but they still held their ground, refusing to retreat a single step.
These human walls built with their bodies stood firm in the flood. With their tenacious will and united strength, they put up the strongest resistance to the flood.
Xiao Yi led a team of warriors and ventured deep into the most severe flood area to rescue trapped people and important supplies.
Xiao Yi walked at the front of the team, his eyes firm and resolute, holding a thick rope in his hand, which was their lifeline connected to the safe area. He was wearing a heavy life jacket, but in the face of the raging flood, it did not seem to provide much protection.
The warriors behind him also had solemn expressions. They carried first aid kits and simple rescue tools and followed closely behind Xiao Yi. With every step forward, the impact of the flood increased. Their bodies swayed in the water and they had difficulty walking.
Entering the most ferocious flood area, the muddy water roared, forming huge whirlpools. Houses were crumbling in the flood and were in danger of collapsing at any time. Xiao Yi shouted loudly: "Everyone be careful! Pay attention to the surrounding situation!"
They approached a house with trapped people with difficulty. Xiao Yi swam to the window with all his strength, broke it with force, and asked loudly: "Is there anyone inside?" After hearing a faint response, he quickly fixed a rope to the window and directed the team members to enter the house one by one.
The water level inside the house was already high, and the trapped people waited in fear for rescue at high altitude. Xiao Yi and his team first carried the elderly and children out, secured them with ropes, and carefully escorted them out of the house. For the injured with limited mobility, they carried them on stretchers and struggled forward through the floodwaters.
Elsewhere, important supplies were trapped by the flood. Xiao Yi led the team to swim desperately. They fought the flood in the water, were repeatedly washed back, and tenaciously moved forward again and again. Finally, they reached the storage area for supplies, quickly tied up the supplies, and dragged them back to a safe area with great difficulty.
Every breath became extremely difficult, and every action was full of danger, but Xiao Yi and his warriors did not retreat at all. They had only one belief in their hearts: saving one more person, grabbing one more piece of supplies, and the base would have more hope.
As time went on, the flood grew larger and larger, and the situation at the base became increasingly critical.
The already surging floodwaters now surged like a raging beast, continuously battering every inch of the base. The water level continued to rise, submerging more and more areas at an alarming rate.
Roofs that had previously been visible above the water were now submerged in the vast floodwaters. Buildings that had not yet been submerged began to crack under the immense pressure of the floodwaters, and they were teetering on the verge of collapse, as if they would collapse at any moment.
The strong wind also joined in the fun, roaring and sweeping past, raising layers of huge waves. With the help of the strong wind, the flood became more unbridled, and the waves splashed and hit everything that blocked it.
The base's power system completely failed, plunging the area into complete darkness, with only occasional flashes of lightning briefly illuminating the despairing scene. Most communications equipment was also disabled, making communication difficult, and command and rescue efforts severely hampered.
The debris brought by the flood was thrown around in the water, making rescue operations extremely difficult. Floating trees, furniture, and even vehicles became potential hazards that could cause fatal injuries to rescuers and trapped people if they were not careful.
The cries and calls for help from the trapped people grew fainter in the floodwaters, their living space shrinking and their lives becoming seriously threatened. The rescue workers, exhausted, persisted, racing against time and battling the floodwaters.
The entire base seemed to have fallen into the end of the world. Every minute and every second was filled with unknowns and fear. The situation was so critical that it could not be delayed any longer.
Some people began to feel hopeless and their morale was low.
They stared blankly at the boundless flood, their eyes hollow, the light of hope that had once filled them gradually dimming. Some collapsed on the ground, tears and rain streaming down their cheeks, muttering to themselves, "What should I do? Everything is over..." Others remained silent, their heads bowed, as if their souls had been drained away by the raging flood.
The children clung to their parents, sobbing, their hearts gripped by fear. The adults, too, had lost their former fortitude, their defenses beginning to crumble in the face of this seemingly unstoppable disaster.
"We can't give up. As long as we persist, there will be hope!" Xiao Yi continued to encourage everyone.
Xiao Yi's voice had become hoarse, but still full of strength. He ran among the crowd, grabbing the shoulders of those who were depressed with both hands, looking into their eyes firmly.
"Look at our home. This is where we fought together. How can we give up so easily?" he shouted. "Although the flood is fierce, our courage cannot be swallowed by it!"
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