Chapter 6, Mountain Floods
Cao Sen and the three others braved the wind and rain to arrive at the scene of the incident, witnessing Lan Er's life hanging by a tree root, perilously close to disaster, while a raging mountain torrent surged between them and Lan Er.
Zhu Jianjun, I curse your mother! You brought Lan'er up here!" Guo Jing, seeing the scene before him, was furious and shouted across the river.
We see you, we are coming over immediately, do not move!" Cao Sen returned the phone to Jingjing and instructed several boys, "Keep an eye on them, they must not be allowed to leave this cave!"
A few boys smoking were busy lighting cigarettes for four tough men, while two girls nestled at the back of the cave, enjoying the snacks they had brought, and tossed a few more bags to Cao Sen and the others
Sen Ge!" Ding Haitao shouted frantically, rushing to the edge of the flood, desperately searching for Cao Sen's figure on the water's surface
Cao Sen nodded in acknowledgment, merely going through the motions, while he stood at the cave entrance, observing the rain scene
"Tao Tao, find a fixed point!" Cao Sen commanded loudly while organizing the ropes.
There is a rock beside the pine tree that is more than two people high
"Consolidate the equipment into one bag and slide over!" Cao Sen shouted loudly to his brothers
What other characteristics are there?" Cao Sen raised his voice to inquire, his gaze focused on the actions of the three brothers
At this moment, the debris flow had already submerged the ankles of two individuals, and the pine trees securing the rope bridge were being continuously shaken by the rushing debris flow. The situation was extremely perilous, and perhaps in the next second, the rope bridge would be swept away by the mountain flood
I exclaimed, "Cao Sen, push Ding Haitao aside!" He used a figure-eight knot to suspend himself on the rope bridge, pushed off the ground with his legs, and slid along the rope bridge towards the opposite side.
"Was it the four of you singing just now?" Wu Fang asked with a smile.
The regular special operations training has proven effective at this moment. These super special operations enthusiasts possess various survival skills with remarkable proficiency. Even under the conditions of a torrential storm, the static rope was quickly stretched across the mountain flood, one end secured to a pine tree on the opposite bank with a flying tiger grip, and the other wrapped around a protruding rock. Guo Jing and Teng Fei held tightly to the rope, using their body weight to keep the rope bridge taut.
"Nonsense, I am looking for... found it, the large pine tree across the way, no problem." Ding Haitao carefully observed a thick pine tree on the opposite bank with binoculars. The tree's root system was deeply embedded in the ground, appearing very sturdy.
Cao Sen grabbed the girl who was crying and rushing out, forcefully throwing her to the group of boys, and then he, along with Guo Jing and the others, charged into the tempestuous storm.
Cao Sen had no time to comfort the nearly broken Lan Er. He secured a lifeline around her, tied it with a figure-eight knot to the rope bridge, and with a strong push, Lan Er slid along the rope bridge towards the opposite shore
Cao Sen was afraid that the rope bridge could not bear the weight of two people, so he let Zhu Jianjun go first. He held onto a tree branch with one hand to stabilize his body while using the other hand to push Zhu Jianjun, trying to help him.
Ding Haitao firmly held onto Lan'er as she slid over, "Cao Sen, hurry up!" He noticed that the speed of the mudslide was increasing.
Haha ... ... truly ... ... absolutely amazing! You all sing so beautifully! Jingjing was laughing so hard that she couldn't stand up straight
However, a more terrifying event occurred. The mountains on the opposite bank could not withstand the violent wind and rain, and a large amount of rocks mixed with mud began to slide down slowly, with both speed and volume increasing rapidly. It was evident that a massive mudslide was about to erupt from the entire mountain. If they did not leave quickly, Cao Sen, Lan Er, Zhu Jianjun, and that girl would all be swept away by the mudslide into the mountain flood. The rope bridge became their only hope for survival.
The roaring mountain flood churns with muddy waves several meters high, mixed with rocks and broken branches and trunks, rumbling as it rushes downstream. Not to mention searching for the fallen Cao Sen, even if a dozen more people were to fall into the water, they would be instantly engulfed.
However, Zhu Jianjun swiftly slid across the rope bridge to the opposite bank
Wu Fang and Jing Jing were initially terrified by the imposing thunderstorm, their faces pale with fear. However, as soon as the four of them entered the cave, they immediately felt a sense of security. Especially when Cao Sen stood at the entrance, it was as if he were blocking all the wind and rain outside. The boys who accompanied them seemed like little boys in comparison to Cao Sen, whose masculine aura emanated from him in a way they could not match. The girls felt as if they had a sturdy tree to rely on, and the thunderstorm that had frightened them moments ago transformed into a unique rhapsody, making the cave feel even safer and cozier.
Indeed. Cao Sen feels extremely unlucky; how could he encounter these two delicate ladies
Several boys nodded in a flustered manner amidst the chaos of the library
"Hurry up, leave the ridge!" Cao Sen shouted
The three brothers shouted Cao Sen's name as if they had gone mad, facing the raging flood. Despite their immense strength, they were unable to save Cao Sen.
However, the shouts and curses were drowned out by the wind and rain. Zhu Jianjun could only faintly hear the sounds, seemingly unable to discern what was being shouted, but he desperately waved his hand in this direction
Zhu Jianjun? Cao Sen thought, this fellow is hiding away with women, and now he must be even more elusive during the rain, so naturally, you won't be able to find him
Tengfei was furious, "Hurry up, damn it! Do as Cao Sen said; you know his temper!"
What? She fell off the cliff! Jingjing's face instantly turned pale.
The boys were all gathered around the cave entrance watching, when they heard a phone ringing behind them
Zhu Jianjun and the two girls took shelter in a concave area of the mountain after the heavy rain began. The three of them, lacking outdoor survival experience, were unaware of the safety precautions necessary during a mountain storm. The soil in their location was loose and close to the flood discharge channel, making them extremely vulnerable as the floodwaters eroded the mountainside. As for Lan'er, she had not actually fallen off the cliff; for some unknown reason, she was hanging beneath a large rock not far from Zhu Jianjun, gripping a tree root with both hands. Buffeted by the wind and rain, she was on the verge of losing her grip, with the raging flood surging beneath her. The consequences of a slip would be unimaginable. Meanwhile, Zhu Jianjun and the other girl were oblivious to the need for rescue, huddled together, shouting into their phones.
Zhu Jianjun faced Cao Sen, with his back to the rope bridge, his eyes filled with gratitude, "Thank you, Sen Ge, let’s walk together"
Ding Haitao hurriedly gathered all the lifesaving equipment into a jungle pack, added a stone to increase the weight of the pack, and forcefully pushed it across the rope bridge towards the opposite bank. Due to the height difference, with this side of the bridge being higher and the opposite side lower, the jungle pack slid towards the opposite bank
Tengfei and Guo Jing also sang along with abandon, and the violent sound of the thunderstorm could not drown out the exuberant voices of the three individuals, echoing far and wide along the canyon
Ding Haitao cursed in his heart, thinking that the three people must have lost their minds, and unable to contain his loneliness, he also raised his voice to wail—Li Ersao is remarrying
Without further ado, Cao Sen pushed Zhu Jianjun aside and pointed at the girl, saying, "You come first!"
Guo Jing and the three people from the library were overjoyed, simultaneously stretching their arms towards the sky, determined to firmly catch the rope that sustained Cao Sen's life
Cao Sen has always been someone who would never abandon his brothers, and this has been the case while playing special operations games.
Zheng Jingjing? Wu Fang? How did they end up here? Cao Sen looked at the few people hiding from the rain in the cave with surprise
With a thunderous roar, a massive boulder was swept down by the raging mountain flood, tumbling and stirring up murky waters, creating a terrifying spectacle
The girl was clearly afraid of the raging mountain flood, hesitating and not daring to step onto the rope bridge
Cao Sen did not offer any words of comfort; he untied the figure-eight knot on himself and walked over, dragging the girl to the rope bridge like a dead dog. In a swift manner, he helped her secure the safety line and hung it on the rope bridge. With a strong push, the girl slid across the rope bridge, and by the time Ding Haitao caught her, she had already fainted from fear
The four brothers advanced vigorously, soon arriving at the entrance of the cave, and plunged in amidst the raindrops.
Tengfei suddenly extended his right arm with fingers together to indicate the direction, "I see it, at one o'clock, 80 meters!"
With the loss of the pull from two individuals, the rope bridge lost its tension and fell into the mountain flood. Zhu Jianjun was fortunate, barely making it past the flooded area, and fell onto a rock, wincing in pain. As soon as the rope bridge fell into the floodwaters, it was immediately swept away, disappearing into the raging torrent.
Ding Haitao curiously asked, "How did you all end up here?"
Cao Sen felt a great sense of exhilaration upon witnessing the power of the lightning; this was the true nature of the world, and this was the life that a true man should face head-on! His soaring ambition was ignited amidst the torrential rain and fierce winds, and the surging emotions within him could not be contained. Passion and strength filled his entire being as he ran, unleashing his voice in a howl akin to a wolf, singing the vast and tragic tune of the Xintianyou.
Guo Jing and Teng Fei were also anxious, completely disregarding whether Zhu Jianjun had safely slid over. They dropped the rope in their hands and ran to the edge of the flood to search for the drowning Cao Sen
A boy eagerly responded to please: "Brother Jing, we came here with Zhu Jianjun, and there are two girls as well. We couldn't find the three of them after wandering around here, and then we encountered heavy rain, so we took shelter in this cave."
Jingjing seemed to have just come to her senses from the devastating news, "Wuwu... Lan'er... don't... wuwu... I will go save you!"
He suddenly grabbed Cao Sen, pulling him forcefully, and then kicked the ground with all his might.
Cao Sen and Teng Fei had no time to concern themselves with what Zhu Jianjun was doing. They took out the rope they usually used for climbing from their backpacks, selecting a solid-colored static rope, as they needed to set up a rope bridge to cross the mountain flood
Jingjing and Wu Fang also looked at Cao Sen and the others in surprise, their astonished expressions gradually transforming into smiles.
Suddenly, the world was illuminated, followed by a deafening thunderclap. A violent lightning strike hit a solitary pine tree, transforming the once lush tree into charcoal in an instant due to the powerful current. It then caught fire, only to be extinguished by the rain, emitting wisps of blue smoke.
The people in the cave were all stunned by this sudden piece of bad news
Suddenly, a rope flew up in the mountain flood, soaring high like a swimming dragon, with its target being Guo Jing and the others by the water's edge
In June, the torrential rain arrived suddenly. Just as the four individuals had climbed to the ridge of the canyon, the rain poured down wildly. Thunder and lightning unleashed astonishing energy within the low-hanging dark clouds, while fierce winds from the deep mountains whipped large raindrops against them, as if they were being struck by machine gun fire. The four brothers found themselves in a particularly dire situation.
Zhu Jianjun had also participated in special operations and knew how to save himself. While the girl was still on the rope bridge, he had already impatiently hung himself on the rope bridge.
Zhu Jianjun has already detected the danger, and without Cao Sen calling him, he walks over to the rope bridge. "Cao Sen, good brother, thank you for coming to save me..."
However, another unexpected event occurred; a massive lightning bolt struck the rope. The rope, thrown high into the air, resembled a prominent lightning rod, directing the astonishingly powerful lightning towards the ground. The lightning, like a gigantic and bizarre long sword, twisted with terrifying brilliance, struck the floodwaters at high speed. In the nearly one hundred meters of floodwater, countless powerful currents, resembling water snakes, immediately surged. The high temperatures carried by the currents triggered intense explosions in the air, rain, flood, and mudslides, producing deafening thunder!
Guo Jing and the others let out a long sigh of relief, as the danger had been averted
Cao Sen received the jungle package, extended his right hand into a fist towards his brothers, with his thumb raised.
Along with the two girls, there are several boys from Dongda University, all of whom have been brought in as muscle. Most of them are aware that the Cao Sen brothers are not to be trifled with, fearing that the girls' teasing might provoke the few leaders, and they hurriedly greet them with "Brother Sen, Brother Jing".
Everyone was looking at Jingjing, and a boy quietly explained that Lan'er was another girl who had come along.
The ridge was bare rock, and the four individuals standing atop it resembled four conspicuous lightning rods; should they be struck by lightning, there would be no chance of survival. Cao Sen and the others were well aware of the dangers, and they ran for their lives, aiming for a cave not far away.
Tengfei and Guo Jing quickly untied the ropes, adjusted to a new, lower anchor point, and then used their body weight to straighten the rope bridge. In this way, the height difference of the rope bridge was altered, allowing Cao Sen and the others to slide over using their weight
It is Cao Sen! He was not swept away by the flood. In a moment of peril, Cao Sen grabbed onto a rock and found the fallen rope bridge in the flood, throwing it forcefully towards Guo Jing and the others
In the flood, Cao Sen, Guo Jing, and Zhu Jianjun were all struck by high-voltage electricity and simultaneously affected by the force of the explosion. The difference is that Guo Jing and the others were thrown towards the riverbank by the powerful airflow, while Cao Sen was pressed into the flood.
Cao Sen took a few steps forward and snatched the phone, "Don't panic, Zhu Jianjun, this is Cao Sen. Where are you? Describe the obvious features around you."
Perhaps the deities of Wufeng Mountain blessed Cao Sen, allowing him to safely reach the opposite shore. He quickly climbed onto the massive rock and pulled Lan Er up.
Jingjing looked at her phone screen; it was Zhu Jianjun. "Hello? Where are you? Are you safe? What... what happened to Lan'er?" Jingjing stood up anxiously, "Hello? Can you speak louder? What happened to Lan'er?"
There are several pine trees, good, in a hollow of the mountain, next to which there are pine trees. Cao Sen loudly repeated Zhu Jianjun's dialogue, and Guo Jing and the others rushed out of the cave in the rain, spreading out in three directions to search for the target using binoculars, following Cao Sen's repetition.
Cao Sen, come back first! Let them save themselves!" Ding Haitao shouted at the top of his lungs, worried about Cao Sen's safety
Cao Sen was not hanging on the rope bridge, nor did he ever expect that Zhu Jianjun would suddenly pull him. This unexpected tug caused Cao Sen to lose his balance, and coupled with the impact of the mudslide, he plunged headfirst into the raging mountain flood
The three brothers anxiously watched Cao Sen, who was being buffeted by the wind and rain, his body swaying precariously, their hearts nearly stopping. Please, let nothing go wrong