Chapter 175
Several teams confirmed again and again, and finally confirmed that the map was correct and this was the lava mountain they were going to cross.
"Chu, do you have any information?" Andre came over with a map, his brows furrowed and his face full of worry.
"No, I just hope I can finish this lava zone within four hours," Chu Huaiqin said, panting slightly. They were still some distance from the lava zone, but the scorching heat was already overwhelming. The temperature was only 34 degrees Celsius today, a rare opportunity for good weather. However, this lava zone initially presented Chu Huaiqin with a challenge.
"Four hours?" Valery came over and asked curiously.
"Look at the time." Valery's brother Vasily gave him a slap on the head without mercy, making Valery scream.
Valeri glared at his brother angrily, then turned his gaze to his watch. Lin Zhinan, perplexed, checked his watch, only to see it was already three in the afternoon. Based on recent sunset times, it usually fell around seven-thirty in the evening. If they didn't leave the area by then, they'd be in trouble.
"Brother, can't we guess it by looking at the distance?" the little monk asked curiously.
"The map shows the distance, but in the desert, the terrain is the determining factor in how long it takes to walk," Chu Huaiqin replied, returning his gaze to the map. If they couldn't get out of this area tonight, they would have to set up camp after dark. Otherwise, if they accidentally stepped on something, the consequences would be disastrous.
Chu Huaiqin was in a headache. The director team was really bold!
The little monk nodded, not quite understanding, and asked, "Brother, where does this magma come from?"
"There's a volcano down there." Lin Zhinan's face was solemn, and his words were trembling.
"Volcano?" The little monk blinked in confusion and gestured, "The kind that spews fire?"
"That's lava." Lin Zhinan pinched the strap nervously.
This is common sense. The young monk didn't know it because he had lived in the mountains for many years. No one taught him about these miscellaneous knowledge, and he spent most of his time learning martial arts and chanting scriptures.
The people in the live broadcast room were also very familiar with the lava lake. Those who were not familiar with it could find a clear and understandable introduction online. Everyone was amazed. Anthony was really risking his life to survive in the wild! However, the one who made people most worried now was Chu Huaiqin.
"I have a feeling that my brothers are going to be left behind again."
"Oh my God, don't let the situation like the Flaming Mountain happen again. It really scared me last time."
"Anthony wouldn't be so cruel as to make them walk in a place like this for two days!"
"Are you underestimating Anthony's cruelty, or are you overestimating Anthony's kindness?"
"I think my brother might be the only one who would walk for two days."
"Blind student, you have found the highlight."
Now that the time has been calculated, it's time to seize it. The director also gave everyone a gas mask, but this time there were no protective suits. After all, with this level of lava, protective suits are completely useless.
The temperature is a bit hot, and no one thinks it is a problem, so they haven't worn it yet.
Looking at this area, they hesitated. In fact, every team had the urge to rush for first place, but seeing the holes that were occasionally leaking liquid, they became stage frightened.
Chu Huaiqin held the gas mask but didn't put it on. It was too hot to wear, so he just held it for now.
Wiping the sweat off his forehead, Chu Huaiqin calculated how high the temperature would be when entering this area. After a long moment, he looked at the sun and gritted his teeth, "Let's go!"
After he finished speaking, he walked in first, and Xia En, Lin Zhinan and the others quickly followed.
Chu Huaiqin and his companions were still some distance away from the magma area, but with every meter they got closer, Chu Huaiqin could feel the temperature rising at a terrifying rate. Halfway through, Xia Entang took over his backpack, which made Chu Huaiqin feel a little more relaxed.
Thirty-five, thirty-seven, thirty-nine, forty-one...
When Chu Huaiqin and the others took the first step, the temperature displayed on the watch instantly jumped to 41.
The impact of entering the magma zone was even more intense, like standing in a sea of fire. No, it was even more terrifying than a sea of fire. This kind of burn was almost incurable.
On the endless desert land, holes of varying sizes were spewing red-orange magma, and clear smoke was floating up with a slight smell of sulfur. Now everyone finally had to put on masks, because smelling too much sulfur can be fatal.
Heavy breathing sounds were heard from the mask, and the heavy breathing could be clearly heard in the live broadcast room, making the audience involuntarily nervous.
Everyone continued to move forward, and slowly, Chu Huaiqin's back bent at a speed visible to the naked eye. Then, other teams quickly passed Chu Huaiqin and his team and continued to move forward.
Holding the trekking pole, Chu Huaiqin began to drink water frequently.
Ten minutes, twenty minutes, one hour...
The backs of the team in front are gradually getting farther and farther away, and soon they will leave Chu Huaiqin behind.
"Little monk, take Lin Zhinan away first." Chu Huaiqin was extremely determined this time.
Lin Zhinan objected immediately after hearing this, "No, brother, we..."
"Be obedient, listen to me this time," Chu Huaiqin interrupted Lin Zhinan and continued, "Don't worry, I won't give up, otherwise I will let the three of you go."
Chu Huaiqin stood there gasping for breath, and when he saw the two little ones with red eyes, looking like they were about to cry, he smiled.
Xia En stood aside without saying a word, because it wasn't him who left anyway.
"You go first, and that's buying me a chance. Remember, if we all walk together slowly, we'll consume more water," Chu Huaiqin said clearly. "You're not very good at reading maps, so just follow the team in front of you. Don't get too close, just don't let them get away, okay?"
After hearing Chu Huaiqin's words, the two little ones could no longer refuse and nodded repeatedly.
Chu Huaiqin: "Little monk, you are good at martial arts, you must protect Zhinan. Zhinan, you must keep an eye on the little monk and make sure he doesn't do anything rash. This time, the two of you can go together, can you do that?"
"Brother, don't worry, I will definitely take my sister outside to wait for you." The little monk said firmly.
Lin Zhinan nodded vigorously, then took off his backpack and searched. They had three water bottles and three water bladders. Compared to other teams, they actually had more water sources.
"Brother, here." Chu Huaiqin handed over the two water bags. He and the little monk kept one water bag and one water bottle.
Chu Huaiqin frowned and said, "No, you..."
"Brother, you said this would save water, shouldn't the saved water be given to you?" Lin Zhinan said seriously, "Or, brother, are you lying to me?"
Chu Huaiqin: “…”
Xia En reached out to take it and said, "If you don't have water, ask the director team for some. They don't have a rule against taking water from the director team anyway."
Audience in the live broadcast room: You are teaching children bad things.
Director Team: From now on, protect your water.
The two little ones were reluctant to leave, "Brother, we are waiting for you in front, you must come."
Lin Zhinan was frightened when he thought of Su Huaichen's elimination before.
"Don't worry!" Chu Huaiqin gave the two a reassuring smile through the transparent lenses.
The four people were divided into two teams. The little monk took Lin Zhinan's backpack, said goodbye to Chu Huaiqin and the others, and pulled Lin Zhinan to jog to catch up with the team in front.
This time, they will definitely complete the task.
After running for a while, the two younger ones gradually grew tired and began to walk slowly. Before long, the team ahead realized that only the two of them were catching up, and they hadn't seen Chu Huaiqin and Xia Entropy, the strongest members of the Rolling Team.
"Is Chu going to die?" Valeri from the Russian team screamed, attracting the attention of others.
"How is that possible? We've already come all the way to the Flaming Mountain, how could Chu give up now?" Russell from the Double Eagles replied.
"Maybe Xia En will have to bear the responsibility!" Chen Zigao of the British Empire interrupted.
"That's very likely. After all, doesn't he always need someone to carry him?" Fili from the United States sneered, "I don't know how he made it to the global competition. Was he carried in by Xia Entropy?"
Foreign fans of Chu Huaiqin: Get lost, we Chus will attack us ourselves.
Chinese fans: Hehe, in a way it is, but it was our brother who walked in on his own.
"Hey, why did they stop?" Aden from the Mali team asked in surprise.
There was vigilance in the eyes of the two men. The little monk immediately dragged Lin Zhinan to his height and stared at the team in front with a stern face.
"Let's go!" Andre finally understood what was going on. He didn't know what Chu had told them, but the two kids were extremely alert. "If we don't leave, they won't catch up."
"We scared them, no, or it should be a certain team." Russell from the Double Eagles team glanced at Chen Zigao. It was them who sent Su from the Rolling Team out.
"Hey, are they guarding against us?" Valeri from the Russian team realized belatedly.
Those who understood did not respond to the little monk, but turned around and left.
Seeing the people in front leave, the little monk and Lin Zhinan breathed a sigh of relief and continued to follow these people.
After Chu Huaiqin walked for a while, his speed became so slow that it was infuriating. People in the live broadcast room wanted to crawl into the screen and push him away.
"Fuck, Xia En, come on, why are you holding hands? Push him from behind!"
"Oh my god, there are so many holes, I can't walk in a straight line, what should I do with my hands?"
"Safety first, go slowly!"
"Didn't you carry it on your back before? Why doesn't Chu Huaiqin let Xia Entang carry it now?"
"I find it a bit strange, too."
"But Xia Entropy's energy is depleting very quickly now! For a grown man, carrying two backpacks is too much."
"Yes, if Xia Entang suddenly collapses from exhaustion, the consequences will be disastrous."
Chu Huaiqin finally couldn't walk anymore and squatted down to catch his breath. He could feel the heat draining away his energy, his water content leaking out, and even his bones softening.
“Huff, huff, huff!”
The heavy breathing sound reached the ears of everyone in the live broadcast room through the microphone. For a moment, the lively live broadcast room became quiet.
"Chu, come on."
"Come on, dear brother."
"What should I do? Why is he still squatting there? What's wrong?"
The live broadcast room was a little panicked for a moment. Chu Huaiqin's face could not be seen, and his condition was completely unclear.
"I'll carry you." Xia En squatted beside Chu Huaiqin, slowly stretched out his hand, covered his head and pressed it.
Chu Huaiqin: "I think I can still save it."
Xia Entropy: I really want to beat him up.
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