Chapter 130 130 "November 1, 224, the Beginning of the Era."
Chapter 130 130· "November 1, 2024, the beginning of the era."
October 31, 2024, 9:32 in the morning - there are still fourteen hours and twenty-eight minutes left before the Era of Natural Disasters officially begins and Blue Star enters the Ice Disaster.
Chi Yan got up early and stood in front of the window for a long time, the camera in her hand constantly making the sound of the shutter being pressed.
There are actually refuge buildings outside the windows, but through the gaps between the buildings, you can still see the scenery of the city in the distance that has taken many years to build.
Chi Yan could even see the tip of Shuinan Tower, the landmark building in Shuinan City, which was shining brilliantly under the sunlight.
"Yanyan, it's been taking so long and we haven't finished filming yet." Her mother's voice came from behind.
There are ten people in the room today, because the work outside has completely stopped yesterday afternoon - not completely. There are still professional workers who are re-storing various construction machinery such as tower cranes. .
This may be the only job available right now, but it doesn’t require volunteers for the time being.
It's only half past nine, but the storage work outside has already come to an end.
Starting in the afternoon, the final self-examination will begin inside the building. After being reminded of the precautions, everyone will stay in their rooms and wait for the arrival of a new era.
"Actually, most of the photos I took were repeated. Mom, I just wanted to record them. After all, I'm afraid that at this time tomorrow, decades of hard work in Shuinan City will be in vain. It's a pity that I have to apply when I go out. Otherwise, I really want to take pictures from different perspectives.”
Chi Yan turned around and said to her mother.
"You don't need to take photos. They are all available on the official website, including aerial views of Shuinan City and photos of scenic spots..." the mother responded.
If you want to leave a memory that can be remembered fondly, of course Chi Yan is not the only one.
Now on the official website of Shuinan City, you can find almost all images related to this city in the material library - even for unknown streets, the city government has specially dispatched personnel to record 360-degree videos.
In the future, it is expected to build a cyber blue star. In this way, future humans can return to what this planet once looked like.
"I know, it's just that the feeling of taking pictures by yourself is different after all." Chi Yan smiled, then paid attention to what her mother was holding, and asked, "Are the windows going to be closed now?"
The sealed window is not completely sealed, but only thickens the insulation layer. It can still be opened as usual, but it will be a little more troublesome, and it will leave a glass opening through which the outside world can be seen.
Because a completely closed environment can easily lead to mental problems. Although there is basically no sun in the Ice Disaster, a window to connect with the outside world is still very important.
Secondly, the outside world will become a natural cold storage. Things that need to be frozen are placed directly outside and can be retrieved when needed, which can save some energy. Now, there is a large semi-protruding cold storage on the first floor of the building. It is still supplying power to the building now. After tomorrow, there will be no need for power supply and it can be used at 'normal temperature'.
"Yes." Mother nodded.
"Then I'll take one last photo." Chi Yan raised the camera in her hand and recorded the Bell of Disaster in the camera.
It has been hanging quietly in the sky for more than nine hours. According to time, the current time is twelve o'clock - but it is only a pointer.
According to Mr. [Hope], when the hands start to creep, it means that the ice disaster officially begins, that is, tomorrow, or tonight.
"We will definitely defeat you."
Looking at the photo of the Calamity Bell in the camera, Chi Yan remembered the declaration made by hundreds of gentlemen and all the Easterners last night, and said silently in her heart.
Chi Yan looked at the ground downstairs where some traces of last night's joy could still be seen, and returned to her bed.
Yesterday's party said that Dongguo will hold a New Year's Eve party and a Spring Festival party in the future, so Chi Yan is also looking forward to that day.
All together.
There will be no breach of contract.
…
4:30 p.m.
"Weird, weird, this thing is just like what you said, it's hard to understand." No. 1 and Lin Li stood on the rooftop of the shelter, looking up at the Calamity Bell, and sighed, "A mirage that does not exist. ?But it can be seen by all blue stars? From the perspective of material existence, this is contrary to common sense.
Ha—but common sense was already broken the moment you said you were reborn. "
The old man smiled and shook his head.
"Mr. No. 1, don't look at me. This is also my knowledge blind spot." Lin Li also shrugged.
After the Clock of Disaster appeared, Dongguo immediately started researching this mysterious thing, but then he discovered that the mysterious thing was indeed a mystery, it was a mystery!
It hangs high in the sky, but it does not exist as an entity, and it is not a projection. To be precise, Dongguo cannot even determine its location at present - whether it is inside the Blue Star's atmosphere or outside the atmosphere.
Lin Li said before that the plane could pass through it. It was just a sense of perspective. However, according to the pilot's field of view and the video, when the plane reached a certain height, the existence of the Disaster Bell was no longer visible from above and below.
And if you keep flying at a low altitude, no matter how you fly, the bell of disaster will always be in front of you and you can't get close.
It is always far away.
"This Disaster Bell is really a huge blow to atheists." No. 1 continued to sigh, "Even for me, the most acceptable answer now is that Blue Star is alive, and these are its will manifestation.”
The zero o'clock in different time zones is different, but under the ventilation of each surviving country, what makes human beings even more incomprehensible is that the time when the Disaster Clock appears in the sky in each region is zero o'clock on the 31st!
But the concept of zero point was set by humans. The prime meridian and time zones are all divided by humans. Why did the Clock of Disaster appear so accurately?
"That may be because Blue Star can't stand it anymore. Use this method to urge us to evolve." Lin Li smiled at this, and then asked: "Mr. No. 1, have you achieved any results in your exploration of "exotic stones"? "
"We are not sure if there are any results at the moment." Mr. No. 1 replied after hearing this, "First of all, there is indeed no intuitive result. Whether it is high in the sky above Zhonghe City or in the sea area around Dongguo, we have not found anything like a disaster so far. A special existence like a bell.
However, we did detect some strange signals. These signals came from higher altitudes and deeper seas. It seemed like something was affecting the signals, but just like the bell of disaster, they did not have entities. When we went deeper , when the signal is close to a certain level, the signal will disappear.
In order to avoid being too hasty and getting counter-productive results, we have stopped exploring for now. "
"This may be good news, because it means that the "exotic stones" will really appear before the alien disaster. Lin Li narrowed his eyes, "'Exotic stones' are the core of 'human evolution', whether it is a technological tree or a biological tree."
This is news that we have not disclosed to Blue Star - after all, until now, this is just speculation. If we can occupy this high ground, we will definitely be able to break through and stand up.
"You kid, you said all the words I wanted to say, right?" Mr. No. 1 said with a smile, and then nodded: "Yes, we have continued to support aircraft and pilots to the cities in the mainland, and the three major fleets formed a maritime Shelter, waiting for the opportunity.
Just waiting for tomorrow to come.
If we can really use "exotic stones" to develop new technology in just a few months, as you remember, it will definitely be faster this time.
Then maybe we have the opportunity to turn the crisis of national destruction into a shortcut to strengthening the country. When the alien disaster comes, it will be the day when we all accelerate our evolution. "
Although there are huge hailstones in the ice disaster that are extremely fatal to aircraft, due to its cyclical nature, it is possible to fly with good timing.
It does have an impact on the aircraft carrier - there is no place for the aircraft carrier to hide, but it is not fatal. In addition, the aircraft carrier has also been adaptively modified during this period, which will not affect its use in the short term.
By expanding their establishment and introducing a large number of resource ships and subsequent icebreakers, the three major fleets have formed a refuge ecological group with aircraft carriers as the core, which is self-sufficient and also has combat capabilities.
"Mr. No. 1, in ancient times, the King of Qin swept across Liuhe. Now, do you want to sweep away two hundred countries and directly unify Blue Star?" Looking at the sharp light in the old man's eyes, Lin Li said with a smile.
"The Eastern Kingdom is a peace-loving country, you are a sycophant, you are just talking nonsense." Mr. No. 1 laughed and scolded, "And there are no two hundred countries in Blue Star now. If we really have a day to sweep away, hundreds of countries will have been counted. It’s incredible.”
"So you still have this idea, right." Lin Li grasped the key point, "How can I be a sycophant? I am the leader of the "Xinhuo" team - although I am now a polished captain, and all my subordinates are running away. Went to Zhonglu. "
Mr. No. 1 responded to Lin Li's kind eyes as a caring fool, and then warned:
"Although I understand that you are young and like adventurous and exciting things, I still have to reiterate to you, Lin Li, you have a great responsibility now. You must remember that your life is not only about you, but also about 40 million people. , just think of it as my moral kidnapping."
"Don't worry, Mr. No. 1. I like adventure and excitement, but I prefer to live. Although I have been learning to dive recently, I will not go into the sea by then. I am just learning this as a backup." Seeing what the old man said, Lin Li looked serious. respond.
"My main role is to move resources and armaments."
Now, 20 "Xinhuo" team members can be 'trained' every day. If nothing unexpected happens, Lin Li will take them to the three fleets in a few days and start leading the search for traces of the 'strange stones'.
In fact, Lin Li was really well prepared. There were a lot of things in his inner space that could be used to save his life. Unless not only "exotic stones" appeared in advance, but a large group of alien species, and triggered a Otherwise, nothing would happen to Lin Li in his own country's waters and without fear of low temperatures.
This is also a necessary prerequisite for No. 1 to agree. As for the advice and uneasiness, it is human nature, and even No. 1 is no exception.
"Okay, as long as you have an idea." Number One patted Lin Li on the shoulder: "This Blue Star is, after all, the Blue Star for you young people."
"I'm old, and I can't even bear the cold wind now. Let's go, go down." The old man said with emotion.
"Sir, please slow down." Lin Li stepped forward to help the old man.
Before walking up the stairs, Lin Li turned his head and glanced at the clock in the sky.
Everything is ready.
Everything is done to perfection and couldn't be better.
It’s time to witness and change everything.
…
night.
Eastern Time, 7 p.m.
Tuva Forest, a forest in the earliest time zone of Blue Star.
In the forest, a group of people dressed in primitive clothes, and it could be seen that most of the materials were taken from the surrounding area, were surrounding a bonfire.
People in the outer circle were sitting on their knees devoutly, while people in the inner circle were holding hands, dancing strange sacrificial dances, and even mumbling in a language that could be considered an extremely niche language on Blue Star.
"It's so big!"
As the tribal priest raised his scepter high and cast a 'spell', all the tribesmen responded.
This process continued several times until the priest sprinkled purple liquid into the flames.
The ceremony ended here. After the last cheers, some people returned to their shacks and prepared to rest.
Some people continued to kneel and sit by the bonfire, raising their heads, looking at the still clock in the sky, and praying devoutly.
Cordoba, the leader of the Tuva tribe, is one of the people watching the clock.
The Tuva people are an extremely primitive ethnic group with a small number of people, and their ancestors have lived in this forest for generations.
But they are not isolated from the world. As early as decades ago, humans discovered this place and established contact with the Tuva people.
But the Tuva people are unwilling to leave the forest, and the same goes for Cordoba, so they still choose to live in the forest.
Human beings outside are more interested in the herbs collected by their own tribe in the forest. They are not good at collecting, so they often trade with their own tribe with some strange materials.
Today, you can still see modern supplies such as flashlights, first aid kits, and guns in Cordoba’s ‘home’.
It's just that this kind of thing is regarded as an evil thing by the tribesmen and is generally not used. It is Cordoba's private possession. Everyone still maintains the primitive way of life. The general transaction content is food and tools from outside.
However, it was clear that ten days ago was the last time the transaction was agreed, but the humans outside have not come over yet.
Until now, there is no news.
There is really no spirit of contract.
Cordoba snorted.
They had preached to themselves that there was no God in the world, which was ridiculous.
If there is no God, what are the miracles in heaven now?
The priests in the tribe have told themselves that this is the Tuva god totem that the Tuva people have believed in for generations, and the divine power exerted for them is a reward for them.
Therefore, after discovering this miracle, the Tuva people performed sacrifices for nearly ten hours today.
Cordoba, who had maintained a high-intensity spirit and dance all day, was a little tired. After praying for a long time and yawning, he clapped his hands towards the tribesmen.
After leaving one person to keep the bonfire alive, everyone returned to their homes and prepared to rest.
…
Cordoba opened his eyes.
He didn't know how long he slept.
cold.
But now he felt extremely cold.
Although it is night, the temperature in the Tuva forest should not be like this now.
Cordoba felt a little strange. He took off the animal sweater on the wall, put it on his body, and walked out of the door.
The people who stayed behind the bonfire sat drowsily by the bonfire, their bodies huddled together, and seemed to be still trembling, while the bonfire that was still burning made a crackling sound.
Even colder.
Even though he had put on the animal hair coat, Cordoba's body was still shaking.
Cordoba raised his head, then wondered if it was his imagination...
The miracle...is moving?
The lines above seem to be moving?
"Xili——"
"Boom!"
The sudden sound startled Cordoba.
It was the sound of leaves being rubbed and then something falling to the ground.
Cordoba turned his head, picked up the spear next to him, looked at the place where the sound came from, and approached cautiously.
Was it a monkey or a fruit on the tree that fell to the ground?
Peeling back the bushes, Cordoba saw the source of the sound.
A translucent sphere the size of a fist.
Cordoba picked it up and felt the cold.
Yes - hail.
"Pitter-dong!"
"Pitter-dong!"
"Patter, patter, patter--"
"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom——"
The hail in the hand was just an introduction, and such sounds appeared in all directions of Cordoba.
It's so dense that it's a bit alarming and frightening.
Cordoba retreated into the clearing and looked up at the sky.
Countless black spots appeared and grew larger in his sight.
The miracle is still creeping silently behind the scenes.
miracle! miracle!
Cordoba shouted excitedly to the sky in Tuvan!
This must be God showing them a miracle!
Two in one, 4600 words.