diskusbooks Chapter 867
Chapter 867
Major Wei sealed the sample bottles, gave each person a bottle, and carefully placed the rest in his backpack: "Mission accomplished, we should go back."
However, just as they were about to climb back, there was a sudden slight vibration under their feet, and the ice made a "cracking" sound, as if warning of something.
"Be careful!" Major Wei immediately became alert and shouted in a low voice.
The team members quickly stabilized their bodies, held on to the ice wall tightly with both hands, and looked around vigilantly.
However, the vibration did not stop, but became more and more intense. Accompanied by a few dull cracking sounds, the ice began to crack.
"Climb up quickly!" Major Wei shouted, his tone full of unquestionable majesty.
The team members immediately climbed up the ice wall in a quick and orderly manner.
However, the ice began to break up much faster than they expected, and large chunks of ice began to fall from above with a deafening roar.
"Ah!" A team member suddenly cried out in pain. His arm was hit by a large piece of falling ice. His body suddenly stopped and he almost lost his balance.
Major Wei immediately turned around and slid down a few steps without hesitation, then reached out and grabbed the team member's arm: "Hold on!"
The team members stopped climbing and looked back at the injured teammate, their faces full of worry.
A team member quickly pulled a rope from his waist and threw it to Major Wei: "Major, catch it!"
Major Wei grabbed the injured team member with one hand and held the rope firmly with the other hand. He quickly tied the rope around his waist, pulled it hard, and climbed up with the injured team member.
"Captain, I'm fine, don't worry about me..." The injured team member gritted his teeth, his voice a little weak, but he still tried to stay awake.
Major Wei did not respond, but climbed up even harder, his eyes as firm as iron.
The other team members quickly gathered around and assisted Major Wei in pulling the injured team member to a safe area.
The injured team member's arm was hit by ice, blood stained his sleeves red, his face was pale, and fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.
But fortunately, they were all wearing sturdier winter clothes, so the previous blow did not break the winter clothes.
Otherwise they would have to consider the frostbite on the soldier's arm.
But now there is no way to bandage his wound.
Major Wei asked him loudly, "Can you still hold on?"
The injured soldier gritted his teeth and nodded with all his might. His voice was a little weak, but his tone was firm: "Yes!"
"Good job! Hold on!" Major Wei shouted, his tone filled with unquestionable determination: "We will take turns carrying you and will definitely get you out safely!"
The team members nodded one after another, without a trace of hesitation on their faces.
They were all elite soldiers personally selected by Major Wei. They had experienced countless life-and-death tests and were already accustomed to facing such emergencies.
They didn't dare to stop. The ice was breaking faster and faster, and the ice around them kept falling, making a deafening roar.
The ground was also shaking violently, as if the entire ice layer was collapsing.
"Let's go!" Major Wei supported the soldier and ran out quickly, and the others followed closely behind.
Perhaps they dug down into the abyss of more than 100 meters, and finally the ice layer here could no longer bear it, so it began to collapse.
It is also possible that they dug down a dozen meters to collect samples, which disrupted some kind of balance, or there may be other reasons.
At this moment, wherever the nine people looked, they saw ice collapsing everywhere, the ground shaking, and a deafening roar coming from under the ice, as if a dragon under the sea was turning over!
Cracks and ice holes appeared on the ground from time to time, one, two, three, countless... extending outward from under your feet.
Major Wei and his men had almost no place to stand.
Even though he had experienced countless hardships in his life, his face turned pale at this moment, and he thought in despair in his heart, is there no way he can escape this disaster this time?
Seeing all the ice around them churning and collapsing, suddenly a soldier next to him pointed to the high ground ahead and said in a hurried but hopeful voice: "Major, let's go there!"
The terrain there is higher and looks much flatter than here.
Major Wei's eyes flashed, and he made a quick decision: "Let's go!"
At the same time, the fleet also heard the deafening sound of ice collapse.
Zhou Shuwan stood up suddenly, his face pale.
She had used space to sense some of the situation over there.
She clenched her fists tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms, but she didn't feel any pain at all.
She could hear the screams of the other crew members, but she seemed not to hear them. All her attention was focused on the collapsing ice field in the distance.
The first officer also looked in the direction of the loud noise, his brows furrowed, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.
He knew that Major Wei and his men must be in danger and needed immediate rescue.
However, with so many people and whales on board that needed to be looked after, he was in a dilemma.
He gritted his teeth and his eyes gradually became firm.
The second-in-command turned around, faced the crowd on board, took a deep breath, and shouted in a resounding voice, "Is anyone willing to come with me to rescue Major Wei and the others?"
As soon as the words fell, many soldiers in the crowd stood up, their eyes determined, and they expressed their willingness to go without hesitation: "I will go! I want to save Major Wei and the others!"
"I go!"
"Captain Yu, I'm going too. I'm good at fighting and won't be a burden to you all!"
"Go away, you're so arrogant! Everyone standing here has been carefully selected..."
Everyone burst into laughter.
The second-in-command looked at these enthusiastic soldiers and felt moved.
But despite the heated atmosphere, he remained calm.
He quickly picked out six people and formed a team.
He walked up to them and said in a serious tone, "Our mission this time is to save people, but we must also ensure our own safety. Bring first aid supplies and cables, and get ready to go."
At this moment, Zhou Shuwan, who had been watching this scene in silence, suddenly spoke up. His voice was calm but carried an undeniable power: "I'll go with you."
The deputy captain was startled, then turned to look at her, his brows slightly furrowed. "Doctor Zhou, you need to bring back the people and whales on these ships. You can't take any risks."
Zhou Shuwan shook his head slightly, his eyes firm. "Don't worry, I know the severity of the situation. I'm a doctor. If anyone of Major Wei's men is injured and in urgent need of treatment, I'm the best person to go to."
The first officer hesitated, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons.
Zhou Shuwan's medical skills and adaptability are outstanding on the entire mothership, and he knows this better than anyone else.
However, her importance made him afraid to let her take risks easily.
Mu Mu, who was standing by, was anxious. She stepped forward, tightly grasped Zhou Shuwan's wrist, and said hurriedly, "Sister, you can't go! It's too dangerous, let me go!"