Chapter 3, The Apocalypse Where Only One Person Survives

Yu Lei lay on the platform, gazing at the small red light above his head that blinked intermittently, feeling a moment of daze

Water flow? So does this mean that the water level in the launch pit is still rising

Yu Lei gradually calmed his breathing, attempting to explore his nerves at a deeper level

Apart from his own breathing, there was no sound at all in the surroundings. Although he felt very disappointed, he had to admit that, as far as his vision could reach, it seemed that he was the only one present.

First, allow oneself to close their eyes and rest for one minute without thinking about anything, while Lei silently counts down 60 seconds in his mind

... '' ... ''

However, when he counted down to 23 seconds, he suddenly felt a rhythmic sound coming from an unknown source

Upon thinking of this, Yu Lei took out his Swiss Army knife and began to tap on the railing.

This vibration is not Morse code, but merely the chaotic sound of someone excitedly striking in response to seeing the light.

Yu Lei gave a bitter smile and avoided the glaring red light. His gaze turned to the dark, grimy concrete wall beside him

Yu Lei is not someone who easily falls into self-pity, but he is aware of the kind of disaster that is occurring outside this shelter. When Jia Ren's life was entrusted to him, he still had the courage to appear strong and hold on, but now, he has completely transformed into a person.

Eighteen levels, when finally reaching that small platform at the highest level, Lei silently noted this number in his heart

additionally, it is still a person trapped on the "high platform"

The tinnitus and nausea caused by the water pressure improved significantly only after he had vomited thoroughly. After all, experiencing the pressure of over ten meters of water depth all at once, without any protective gear or oxygen tank, subjected his recently impacted body to considerable torment.

The code he tapped was naturally Morse code, and the content was to tell the other party not to worry, as he was going to rescue him soon

With both hands and feet, Yu Lei crawled towards the steps, and it was not until his left foot landed on the step that he felt a sense of solid ground beneath him

However, for Lei, this is already a very good place

One, two, three, four ... ... Yu Lei slowly supported his body, carefully avoiding his injured right foot, and began to ascend the steps with only his left foot. At first, his pace was quite slow, but gradually he started to quicken his speed

After making a judgment, Yu Lei quickly walked down the steps, took a deep breath, and once again plunged into the sea

The person visible underwater is right beneath this launch tower, and the distance should not be too far.

This is his personal habit. After intense exercise or completing a task, he allows himself to rest for a minute without thinking about anything, simply breathing quietly and listening to his heartbeat. This effectively enables him to sense whether any part of his body has been harmed.

Is he still alive? Remarkably, he is still alive

He was the only one so fortunate, not perishing at the moment the flood struck. First, the elevator provided him with a structure akin to a diving chamber, and with the assistance of the water flow, he successfully arrived at this launch shaft

Can it really hold up? Should I proceed with caution? Can it still hold up underwater? Does he have an oxygen tank or something? Yu Lei murmured, and only after speaking did he realize he was talking to himself, giving a self-deprecating smile.

The diameter of the launch well is as much as 20 to 30 meters, and not far from it, there are steps surrounding a small platform that leads to the highest level

Lying on the surface of the water, after the thunder had subsided, began to observe the surrounding situation

What he heard should have been a tapping sound, and what the other party used was the internationally recognized Morse code

However, a clear vibration sound came from the palm, and even in the water, Lei could not help but grin widely.

If I had known, I wouldn't have said anything just now. Now, it is worse than drowning; the most terrifying ways to die are thirst and starvation.

At this moment, Yu Lei realized that his heartbeat was faster than usual by more than ten beats. His right ankle still lacked sensation, but it was no longer as painful as it had been at first. There were multiple abrasions on the surface of his body, and he was stung painfully by the seawater, particularly on his right upper arm, where the wound was most pronounced and visibly the deepest

After he finished knocking, his palm immediately rested on the railing, and sure enough, a faint vibration was felt a few seconds later. However, at this point, the content was completely different from the previous SOS.

Indeed, someone! Lei suppressed the joy in his heart and made an effort to discern the information being conveyed by the other party

This small platform is essentially a scaffold built around the rocket, requiring only five steps to traverse, and is merely one meter wide. The rocket in the center is no longer present; this is the abandoned launch pit.

Yu Lei breathed in the precious air deeply, thinking that he had extended his life from merely two hours to over ten hours

Yu Lei was so startled that he almost jumped up immediately to rush down and save the person, but when he needed to hold onto the railing just to stand up, he instantly calmed down again

Yu Lei knew that his mood improved because he was aware that some people were still alive. Although this had little to do with whether he could continue to live, the fact that someone survived was, in itself, a miracle

He held onto the steps with one hand while shaking a flashlight downwards with the other. The sea was too deep, and the light had poor penetration, so he could not see anything for the moment

This is the most frequently used word: SOS

There is someone underwater

Yu Lei felt his throat, which had choked on seawater, was salty, rough, and dry. He also knew that this was merely the beginning of a bitter ordeal. After several hours, he would become utterly tormented and unable to endure it.

Upon hearing the repetition twice, Yu Lei's expression changed immediately, and he turned over to sit up

But he remained still in place for two seconds, then bent down and began to vomit violently.

Beep beep beep ... ... Tap tap tap ... ... Beep beep beep -- Beep beep beep ... ... Tap tap tap ... ... Beep beep beep --

The portion of the launch well that is exposed above the water surface is at least several dozen meters high, so he need not worry about a lack of air or being drowned by rising water. With eighteen steps, he would certainly die of thirst before the water level rises.

He reflexively raised his wrist to look at the watch, it was 21:52, and it had already been twelve minutes since he came out of the elevator. Even Superman would find it difficult to survive, let alone the fact that he was seriously injured.

In simple terms, it is more like a robot conducting self-diagnosis

If you listen carefully, the Morse code for help continues to come in an unbroken stream, and if you calm your mind, you can also faintly feel the vibrations of the railing with your palm