Before the snowstorm engulfed us, I actually failed to write that last part in my diary. So if someone finds my diary, they will probably conclude that "the reckless adventurer who pursued the legend ultimately failed."
I finally saw the Peak of God. Before that moment, I didn't believe that such a place really existed in the world. Perhaps I just needed a motivation to keep going.
However, when I actually saw that magnificent sight, I realized that the Emperor had not lied to me; the legend was true. No wonder he had pursued it so diligently. Organizing this team was truly giving us an opportunity, and also giving himself one.
Without our help, he would have died at the hands of the Yeti; without his intelligence, we might never have discovered this place in our entire lives.
But life is so unpredictable. Just when we were within reach, an avalanche buried us. At that moment, I almost hoped that the mountain in front of me was just an illusion, a delusion we had. This feeling of hope being right in front of us yet being unable to grasp it was just like when I received that notice.
I fell asleep.
I woke up. I never thought I could wake up. Could it be that Anubis came to guide me back to the embrace of the underworld?
I groggily opened my eyes and sat up in the snow-white palace. Beside me, Mr. Wheel of Fortune and Mr. Emperor had already stood up and were looking around the palace. A few seconds later, Mr. Pope also woke up.
None of the four of us knew what was going on. We had just encountered an avalanche, but now we were strangely reappearing here, as if nothing had ever happened.
"Is this the interior of the Peak of God?"
The emperor stroked the palace pillars with his hand, then coughed heavily twice. It seems that the legends are not necessarily true. Even if we reach the peak of the gods, we may not be able to obtain something that can cure us.
In other words, even if we were to be cured of our ailments, how could we go back to the way we were?
I cleared my mind of all distractions and began to truly observe the palace. At that moment, I stopped thinking about how to get back alive and just wanted to use the last moments of my life to fully experience this world.
boom--
Suddenly, the entire palace began to tremble, making us unsteady on our feet. The next moment, the palace ceiling melted into snow water, and a staircase leading to an unknown destination appeared out of thin air, as if connecting to the end of the sky.
Without a sound, a thought suddenly popped into my mind—to climb the ladder of God and abandon my human identity!
Without much thought, the Emperor was the first to step onto the stairs, not even wanting to talk to us much, climbing step by step. The Pope followed closely behind, while the Wheel of Fortune seemed to be thinking about something and did not move immediately.
Mr. Wheel of Fortune comes from China. I don't know why he doesn't move, just as I don't know why I don't move.
For some reason, I inexplicably moved closer to him and asked, "What do you think is up there?"
"I don't know, but whatever it is, at worst it's just death."
This might explain why the Emperor and the Pope climbed the stairs.
Finally, Mr. Wheel of Fortune stepped onto the stairs.
"If I had a choice, perhaps I wouldn't have chosen this path."
Yes, we've long since run out of choices. Whatever's above us, heaven or hell, it doesn't matter to us anymore.
Perhaps we didn't have this idea at first, but I don't know when it started, I had long since given up hope of going back.
I was the last to step onto the ladder of God.
I walked uphill step by step, when a voice came from ahead—it was Mr. Wheel of Fortune shouting—
"Look behind you, hurry up!"
I looked back blankly, and the steps behind me were melting away! I immediately broke out in a cold sweat. If it weren't for Mr. Wheel of Fortune's warning, I probably would have fallen straight down in a little while!
At that height, certain death is inevitable!
I tried my best to increase my speed, but that was a luxury for my already frozen body. I had no doubt that if I coughed even a little more, I would fall over.
Everyone is racing against death. I've used my fastest speed, which has severely depleted my energy, but my speed is still like a tortoise crawling, step by step. In the process of moving upward, there was a moment when I even forgot my purpose.
The Stairway to God still seemed endless, and I could no longer see the Emperor's back. The Pope was now just a blurry black shadow. Only the Wheel of Fortune remained before me, yet I could feel the distance between us growing ever wider.
No one is obligated to stop and wait for others; that would be irresponsible towards one's own life. Besides, we can't even be considered friends. Ironically, apart from knowing that Mr. Emperor's name is Boda Yugen, I have no idea what Mr. Pope's or Mr. Wheel of Fortune's names are.
I don't know how long I climbed, but my body was almost completely stiff, and it was difficult to even move. Fortunately, we had already climbed past the initial ice steps and arrived at the stone steps. Otherwise, given the speed at which the ice was melting, I would have already gone to see Anubis.
I took another step up.
A warm current flowed into my body, relieving the coldness within me. This force propelled me upward, and then I was amazed to discover that the pain in my body was gradually subsiding, and even the frequency of my cough had decreased significantly!
I have truly encountered a power that can transform my body!
Like a drowning person who has finally grasped hope, I had no other thoughts at that moment. I lowered my head, and there was only one thing in my mind: upward, and upward again!
Even if it means death, don't die as a terminally ill patient! Die in the snow and wind, not in pain and suffering!
My body is getting warmer and warmer, my speed is increasing, and the pain that used to bother me has completely disappeared, without a trace! Thank you, Emperor! What is a miracle? What I am experiencing now is a miracle!
I wanted to check my watch to see what time it was, but the next moment, my gaze froze.
A bright red eye grew on the back of my hand, and my five fingers turned into scarlet tentacles that pierced through my glove. I was startled and froze on the spot. Ignoring the cold, I immediately pulled open my sleeve!
That was a chilling situation. What kind of monster had this power, this power that healed our ailments, turned us into?
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