Chapter 1, the arrival of the apocalypse

Hurry up, there are only 20 minutes left in the countdown, tell the people outside to come in quickly! Also, urge the welding team at the entrance of the sealed passage below to speed up! In the depths of the Taihang Mountains, a soldier with the rank of major was shouting loudly. Although his figure appeared tall and steady, his hurried gestures and the beads of sweat rolling down his cheeks revealed a sense of panic.

Yu Lei gritted his teeth and almost immediately turned around to head back, "We will take the elevator!"

If I am not mistaken, this should be seawater mixed with blood

However, Lei's head was struck against the corner of the elevator control panel, causing him to lose consciousness immediately

Then came the excruciating pain radiating from the foot

Yulei was astonished to discover that the elevator he was in had actually turned sideways, and he was now effectively sitting against the wall of the elevator, with the original elevator door directly above him

A wry smile emerged, for all that met the eye was a sea of darkness; there was little difference between being awake and being asleep.

Knowing that the seawater was mixed with a large amount of blood, and that he was not in a state of bleeding, Yu Lei was already mentally prepared when he witnessed the horrific scene

Yu Lei raised his left hand to check the time on his watch

Yu Lei rushed into the elevator, pressed the button, and exclaimed in surprise: "The elevator is still operational"

His right hand was pressed down by something, and only his neck was above the water's surface. He struggled to raise his left hand to wipe the moisture from his face and opened his eyes.

This is an underground command shelter, belonging to the highest level of national secrecy, specifically the control room for strategic nuclear missile silos. However, at this moment, the large screen that usually displays launch information is flashing a countdown, currently showing 19 minutes and 22 seconds. The date displayed below is December 21, 2012

Yu Lei is not afraid of death. Ever since he received this task a week ago and learned the truth about it, he accepted the fact that the end of the world is approaching in just half a day's time. He spent the other half of the day returning home, naturally not disclosing the details to them, but engaging in conversation as usual, offering greetings as he normally would.

Yu Lei murmured in acknowledgment and sighed, saying: "The higher-ups have known about this disaster for a long time and sent me here to destroy the nuclear warheads. However, I did not expect the disaster to occur a week earlier..."

Everyone in the Eagle Group collectively gasped in shock. During a disaster, taking the elevator is absolutely not a viable option; however, no one voiced any objections and they quickened their pace to follow along.

It is likely that the right ankle has been fractured

This major is Yu Lei, who is temporarily in charge of affairs here. He was transferred to this location about four days ago, and no one knows his true purpose for being here, except for himself

Hey! Jia Ren! Wake up!" Yu Lei vigorously slapped his face, but there was no response

Yu Lei thought in despair

He knows that he does not have the ability to take his parents onto the ark, although surviving is far better than not surviving at all. However, in the struggle for existence, human capabilities are limited, and he is powerless.

A sudden violent shaking interrupted Yu Lei's words

... ...

The elevator of the command shelter is constructed using the most advanced technology, with the elevator doors consisting of two layers, both inside and outside, capable of descending to the lowest level monitoring room in just a few seconds

Fortunately, this elevator has two layers of doors, with the outer layer being relatively sturdy, bearing most of the water pressure. However, water continues to flow in through the gaps of the door, and he estimates that in about two hours, he will be drowned alive in this elevator.

All personnel evacuate, take cover in the nearest shelter! Eagle Team members, follow me to the lower closed fuel injection facility!" The major issued orders while snatching a welding torch from a nearby soldier and ran out.

One soldier was cut in half by a falling elevator door, while another soldier was submerged in seawater, drowning to death while unconscious. Next to him, pressing down on his right hand, was Jia Ren, whose waist had been pierced by debris, continuously bleeding profusely. However, he still had a faint breath, sharing the same fortune as him, as their heads were both in a place where the seawater had not yet submerged.

Yu Lei led three individuals towards the lower level, but Jia Ren, who was at the forefront, turned back again, wiping the sweat from his forehead and gasping for breath, said: "Report, the stairs have collapsed and it is impossible to access the lower level"

Yu Lei calmly assessed the situation

The flashlight emitted a faint sound, followed by a brightness that was blinding to Yu Lei, simultaneously revealing everything in front of him with utmost honesty

However, this means that he is still alive

Damn it! If Yu Lei knew he was injured like this, he would have regained consciousness long ago if it were possible. If he could have been rescued from here in time to stop the bleeding, there would still be hope. But given the current situation, what should he do? Not to mention that he can't open the elevator door; even if he could, the water would pour in immediately, wouldn't they just drown?

"Boss, is your mission to detonate the nuclear warhead?" In the darkness, Jia Ren's voice came through dryly

At 21:17, he has been in a coma for almost two hours

Yu Lei took only two seconds to assess his situation, and then quickly checked on the condition of his companions

It was unclear how much time had passed, but Yu Lei's consciousness seemed to have struggled from the dark depths of the sea, finally surfacing with great difficulty, gasping for breath in a painful and arduous manner

However, these few seconds felt like the longest time for everyone, especially when a sudden loud noise occurred halfway through the elevator's operation, causing it to come to a halt

"Report! The latest computer simulation indicates that the fracturing of the local rock layers caused by crustal vibrations is accelerating, and the inundation depth from the tsunami above us has exceeded 1,000 meters, resulting in immense water pressure. It is estimated that the launch site will be unable to withstand it in another 5 minutes!" A soldier rushed into the command room, reporting in a state of panic.

Perhaps, it is also no more than two hours until his death

Boom

Yu Lei did not know how long he had been unconscious, but he must have awakened in pain due to a fracture. There was no sound around him; the elevator was in complete silence. Yu Lei tried to use his functioning left hand to fumble for the waterproof flashlight in his pocket

He has thought about what his death might be like these days, but in his imagination, it would be a swift end; he never expected that he would die so painfully and slowly.

The door inside the elevator collapsed halfway, crashing heavily beside him, and his right foot must have been struck underneath.

He tried to lick the liquid on his lips, which had a salty and fishy taste

Because they all know what is happening above their heads, the nearly one thousand meter tsunami, they are now merely struggling to survive. However, they are all soldiers who disregard life and death; since there is no hope of survival, the only thing they can do in the end is to try their best to do well.

With a sound of "zi", all the indicator lights of the elevator went out