Seeing that Su Renzhong's arm was scraped and covered in blood from pulling her, she frowned, stopped looking down, and continued climbing while still holding Su Renzhong's hand.
Having reached this level, if we don't strive to climb higher, we're doomed!
The two continued climbing, but the higher they went, the steeper the cliff became. If they stepped on a cracked rock, they would fall straight down. So, when they stepped on the cliff, they would take several steps to make sure the rocks were safe before continuing to climb.
This is slower, but it's also safer.
The vines around their waists were always intertwined, but fortunately, both of them were in good physical condition, so the vines' binding function was never needed.
Even so, after climbing for several hours, their shoes, which were already worn out, were completely ruined, not to mention their palms and fingers, which were covered in blood.
The flesh and blood that the two had recovered were almost completely worn away again, and the bones of their toes and fingers were exposed once more.
She kept Su Renzhong's words in mind and refused to look down. But after climbing for three hours, she simply couldn't climb any further.
Stepping on the slightly protruding pebbles, her legs trembled violently, and her fingers and toes were already numb with pain!
Su Renzhong climbed up a couple of times before realizing she was clinging to the stone wall and not moving. He then moved down to her side and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"
After climbing for three hours without drinking a drop of water, Su Renzhong's voice was so hoarse it was practically burning.
"It's nothing, I'm just a little tired," she said, her voice equally hoarse.
"Then let's rest for a bit." Su Renzhong stood on the cliff beside her, using his tall body to shield her from much of the wind.
Although she didn't dare look down again, she had been climbing for three whole hours and knew the height they were at on the cliff. The wind was particularly strong and it was extremely cold up there.
Their armor was all broken, and they were only wearing their undergarments. If they hadn't been climbing the cliff and sweating so much, they would have frozen to death long ago.
After resting for a while, Su Renzhong looked at her worriedly: "Are you feeling better? We have to climb up in one go. If we give up halfway, we may end up wasting all our efforts."
Not only is the wind strong on this cliff, but it is also extremely dangerous.
If they stay on the cliff without moving, they will not only freeze, but they may also fall off the cliff due to loss of strength.
"Mmm," she responded softly, gritting her teeth as she continued climbing.
She stared intently at the towering cliff that seemed to reach the clouds and had no end in sight.
Just how high is this cliff, and when will they be able to climb it?
Su Renzhong, worried that she might run out of energy, kept climbing behind her.
Two more hours passed, and when she looked up, she couldn't even see the clouds anymore.
They climbed from day to night, but still couldn't see the end.
She simply didn't have the strength to climb any further. Her hands and feet were already numb, and she had used up all her strength. She couldn't muster any more energy.
Seeing that she had been lying on the cliff for a while without climbing up, Su Renzhong climbed over to her side and asked worriedly, "Do you want to rest a little longer?"
She turned to look at Su Renzhong, shook her head, and said, "It's no use resting anymore. I have no strength left. I know I can't climb this cliff today!"
Sensing that she was considering giving up, Su Renzhong frowned and said, "Think about your country. You are the Empress of Western Liang. What will happen to your country if something happens to you?"
She gave a bitter smile: "It's not that I don't want to, it's just that I really can't hold on any longer."
Su Renzhong wanted to say something more, but then he heard her staring intently at him: "Su Renzhong, do you know that I like you!"
She didn't want to say it, but she was afraid she would never have another chance to confess her feelings.
Since she was going to die anyway, she still wanted him to clearly understand her feelings!
Su Renzhong was surprised that she would suddenly say these things to him. His heart was pounding wildly, and he reached out and pulled her into his arms.
She was instantly enveloped by his presence, and this warm feeling brought tears to her eyes: "If I die, please send a letter to Xiliang for me!"
She didn't want to die and no one to know!
Su Renzhong didn't want to hear her say these things, so he threw her onto his back and then used the vines between them to entwine them.
She quickly understood what Su Renzhong was trying to do, and frowned, saying, "Are you crazy? You can't climb up there with me on your back!"
The cliff is so high and steep that it would be difficult for one person to climb it. If he were to climb it alone, he might be able to make it to the top. But carrying her up there would be too difficult.
"Stop talking, I won't leave you alone." Su Renzhong said, then tightly wrapped the two of them with vines.
After confirming that she wouldn't fall off his back, Su Renzhong continued climbing up with her on his back.
Carrying someone on his back was indeed very strenuous, but Su Renzhong climbed even faster than before.
She climbed very slowly, and he followed behind her because he was worried about her. Now it was dark, and they had been climbing on this cliff for five whole hours. Not to mention that she was exhausted, he was also about to give up.
So he had to climb up quickly, which was also a way to reduce his physical exertion.
She lay on Su Renzhong's back, bound by vines, and didn't even need to wrap her arms around him; she truly had no strength left to do so.
He tied her up like that, so she didn't have to exert any effort at all, which was too easy for her. But it was hard on him; he struggled to climb such a high cliff by himself, and now he had to carry her on his back.
Two more hours passed, and Su Renzhong was soaked in sweat. His steps grew heavier and his pace of climbing the cliff slowed down.
She knew he had reached his limit and said worriedly, "Put me down, and climb up yourself!"
Su Renzhong was so exhausted that he couldn't say a word, but he refused to put her down.
He would never leave her alone on the cliff, no matter what; he would carry her up even if it meant exhaustion.
Seeing that he was still climbing, she felt a pang of sympathy and raised her sleeve to wipe his sweat.
She lay on his back, feeling how broad and comforting his back was.
Su Renzhong wasn't fast, but he persisted in climbing. After another hour, he finally saw the top of the cliff and was overjoyed: "Duanmu Junyu!"
"Hmm." She responded in a daze when she heard Su Renzhong call her name for the first time.
"Look, we're almost there!" Su Renzhong shouted excitedly as he continued climbing.
She looked up and, sure enough, saw the top of the cliff, and her heart was filled with uncontrollable joy.
Great, they're almost here!
Victory is in sight; none of them need to die!
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