Chapter 606: The Belief of Life and Death
t to leave now, and she hadn't seen Zhu's figure yet."Wherever you are, I'm heading home." She took her phone out of her bag and quickly dialed Zhu Xiaowei.To Qiao Baoer's surprise, something seemed t...Most people on the cruise ship were gathered in the command center.
There are many control panels, monitors, radars, and data analysis systems here. Everyone is on edge, the whole ship is shaking violently, and a fierce storm rages outside.
The clock showed 1:03 pm, but the sea was turning dark and stormy. Heavy clouds rolled across the horizon, like the end of the world.
Lightning flashed and thunder roared, the black depths of the sea churned like a monstrous beast, its fury shaking even the massive cruise ships that braved its turbulent waves.
"...If struck by lightning, would that affect signal and power systems"
Lu Qinan was still drenched and disheveled, and at this moment, they had no time to change into dry clothes. Looking at the lightning that struck straight down outside the ship's window, their hearts couldn't help but tremble with fear.
"There's a lightning rod, so don't worry," Lao Gui said, but his face was still grim as he watched the frighteningly changing weather outside.
"...Jun Shao."
The monkey's voice wavered, suppressing the unease in his heart as he let out a call.
"Our ship can dive as deep as 1,000 meters. Shall we now..." The monkey was about to make a suggestion.
Suddenly, a voice came from the other end in a hurry, "Whirlpool!"
The moment everyone heard the word "vortex," the ship seemed to be pulled by an invisible, immense force and lurched sharply to the left.
The pitch-black sea surface churned with waves that reached heights of 3, 5, and even 10 meters. The relentless storm battered the glass and hull, obscuring visibility outside. All that remained was the faint clarity provided by radar and data, offering a glimpse into the turmoil of the surrounding sea level.
The cruise ship was charging wildly in one direction, unstoppable even with Old Ghost pulling with all his might.
A gigantic whirlpool appeared on the sea surface from the radar, and it was constantly growing larger. Their ship was at the edge of this whirlpool, being drawn in by its powerful gravitational force.
Even the most knowledgeable men could not help but scream in fear.
"...Fix your bodies." Kunimitsu suddenly shouted.
The violent shaking made it impossible for them to stand. Lao Gui and the others had anticipated this and used their belts to tie themselves securely to their chairs. Other personnel sat on the ground, or used every means possible to secure their bodies, minimizing injuries.
"Young Master, what should we do now" Lao Gui's voice trembled.
The cruise ship's steering wheel was completely out of control, spinning wildly in one direction. Their ship's power couldn't match the pull of the whirlpool at all.
Jun Zhi Mu's face was also very grim, he subconsciously looked towards Raphael.
Raphael, with a nonchalant air, found a position and secured himself with several ropes. He moved slowly and deliberately, appearing completely detached, as if unconcerned.
“Young Master Jun, there are many reefs of varying heights under this sea. The number 2 energy compartment at the bottom of the ship is leaking!”
A man rushed in, panting heavily. He was soaked through and his face was pale with tension.
This sentence made everyone more anxious, “What are we going to do!”
"The No. 2 energy compartment is our largest power generation compartment, and if it's not repaired in time..."
"The water is leaking too fast now, the hull keeps swaying, and there's no way to make repairs!"
Every sentence is despairing.
Zhu Xiaowei curled up, instinctively trembling. Pei Haoran hugged her tightly, holding her close without a word. At this moment, every cell in their bodies was filled with terror and fear, as if they had all fallen into a terrible nightmare together.
"Jun Shao, what do we do now" Everyone waited for him to speak.
They now face two choices.
The first option is to each enter a small escape pod. These are oval-shaped, waterproof and bulletproof compartments. Because they are so small, the impact would be minimized. After weathering the storm, you could attempt to contact the outside world and call for help.
But there is a glaring flaw: the lifeboat's emergency supplies, food and energy, are only enough for one week. If the lifeboat’s communication system malfunctions, or if it drifts to a special sea area where satellite signals cannot be reached, then it can only wait in the vast ocean until death.
Second, everyone continues to hold firm on this grand cruise ship, battling against the raging storm in the deep sea.
Victory, a narrow one. Defeat, and all perish together.
At this time, Raphael was just like an observer, watching the people struggle and suffer in the face of disaster, being destroyed like ants.
Because he ‘occupied’ Tang Yu’s body, his soul could leave at any time. This disaster was merely a game for him to watch.
Jun Zhi Mu stared fiercely at Raphael, a mocking smile playing on his lips. His face grim, he walked to the center of the command room, and Lao Gui immediately gave up his captain's seat.
Everyone held their breath in anticipation.
Jun Zhi's pastor, with his pale and slender fingers, opened the speaker. His voice was low and heavy, every word measured, "Everyone, immediately, at the fastest speed, gather at the command center within 10 minutes."
"...Use ropes, waist cords, and secure all items to firmly fix your body to the hull."
The ship's loudspeaker crackled to life, resonating with the deep, commanding voice of Lord Junzhi. At the moment his order was heard, everyone sprang into action without a hint of hesitation or dissent.
The crew members ran and moved constantly.
"The Shepherd continued, 'Abandon energy core number 2.'"
"Shut down all power except for the command center!"
"All personnel in the Command Center, cease all operations. Do not backtrack. There is no need for fear!"
"The cruise ship, pulled by the vortex's suction, reached its critical point. We used all our power reserves to launch ourselves at that moment. This cruise ship can withstand this massive storm, but you must keep your focus and watch the critical data points intently. Everyone, get into position!"
Junzhi Mu said, there is no need to fear.
Junzhi Mu said that this ship could withstand this big storm.
The shepherd's command is their only hope for survival, unwavering and absolute. They will do everything in their power to fulfill it.
The crew members were invigorated, their spirits highly focused. They even forgot their fear, each person taking their place and staring intently at the screen, their hands trembling nervously.
With unwavering faith in their hearts, they will defend it with their lives. They will never die here!
The old ghost and his men gritted their teeth, their eyes bloodshot. They even punched their own thighs hard with their fists to sharpen their focus.
A gigantic whirlpool at sea level, like a black hole, instantly devoured the cruise ship. Then it formed a water spout as big as a tornado, drawing the ship up into the sky.
Everything is spinning around me.
Screams of primal terror, rising and falling, echoed through the command center. Equipment flew and crashed around them in a chaotic frenzy.
Hold on —
The shepherd of men gripped the steering wheel, his lips pressed into a thin line, his heartbeat pounding like a drum in his chest. In an instant, he roared, "Now!"
Lao Gui and they immediately trembled with their hands operating the control panel, all the power of the cruise ship suddenly turned on, Jun Zhi Mu extremely quickly turning the steering wheel.
The power of the cruise ship's engine, coupled with the immense centrifugal force at the edge of the whirlpool, in an instant, this black behemoth of a vessel was flung out of the deep sea and launched above the raging sea level.
The hull lurched violently, tossing and turning like a ship about to explode. A deafening boom echoed through the air, leaving everyone feeling nauseous and disoriented.
Half an hour later, the people on board gradually regained consciousness.
Their ship had completely left that terrifying sea area, and the sea surface was now calm with a gentle breeze. The thick clouds were slowly dispersing.
And before them lay a vast, emerald-green island.at to do and worried sick that something bad had happened..."Zhu Xiaowei's angry outbursts generally don't last longer than 20 minutes. To put it simply, she's worried."What do you mean Are you going...