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"Luo Shanhe's call echoed in the vast, cold interior. Hearing this, Leng Fengyang rushed in, his eyes reflecting the same excitement and tension.
The two exchanged a glance, no words needed; they both understood the significance of discovering the Plasma and what it meant for the development of the Zombie Toxin Vaccine.
Cautiously, they approached the refrigerated cabinets labeled with Plasma, fearful that any small movement might shatter this hard-won hope. Luo Shanhe slowly pushed open the frosted door of the cabinet, his fingertips gently brushing over the bags of cool Plasma. With joy, he said, "Even though the ship has lost power, in this unyielding embrace of ice, it has naturally become a perfect cold storage. These Plasma bags should be safe."
"Then let's take them all," Leng Fengyang decisively stated, fully aware that the value of these Plasma bags far exceeded that of ordinary supplies.
However, before he could finish speaking, a low and strange roar suddenly erupted from deep within the ship's hull, like the awakening of an ancient beast. It instantly shattered the surrounding silence and sent a chill down their spines.
A Yan, crouched in the vehicle, was stunned by this sudden and spine-chilling sound. Though she couldn't see inside, she sensed that the situation was serious and urgent. Through the intercom, she anxiously urged, "A-Feng, Lao Luo, things are bad; it seems there's something beneath the ship."
"Quick! Lao Luo, grab the Plasma and get off the ship!"
Realizing the danger, Leng Fengyang signaled to Luo Shanhe to prepare for a retreat. The two sprinted toward the exit of the cabin while remaining vigilant toward the source of the sound.
Outside the ship, frigid winds howled as snow swirled violently around them, whistling through the gaps between the vessel and icebergs with eerie moans that added to the strangeness of their predicament.
At that moment, an even more intense and deafening roar came from below the ship. The ice surface began to tremble violently as if something was struggling to break free beneath it.
Leng Fengyang and Luo Shanhe exchanged urgent glances and quickly scanned their surroundings. They realized that rushing toward the exit was nothing but a pipe dream; though it was close at hand, it felt utterly out of reach.
Suddenly, with a thunderous crack, the ice split open like a giant mouth ready to swallow everything around it.
Then a massive figure slowly emerged from the fissure. Against the backdrop of ice and snow, its outline gradually became clear. This was not a common creature of nature but rather a mutated monster born from deep within the glacier. Its size was so immense that it could block out sunlight; every inch of its body was encased in hard translucent ice armor that shimmered with an eerie blue glow—like a curse crystallized in an abyss—radiating a chilling aura.
Its eyes were not like those of ordinary beings but two flickering crimson flames that stood out starkly in this icy realm. Burning within them was an insatiable thirst for life and a brutal fire of destruction that seemed capable of piercing through one's deepest fears.
Within its gaping maw were interlocking fangs, each as sharp as blades and glinting with a cold light capable of severing souls—making it all the more terrifying against the snowy backdrop.
"What on earth is that?! It's even bigger than this ship!" Luo Shanhe's voice trembled with unmistakable fear as even his tightly gripped weapon began to shake uncontrollably.
Facing such a colossal creature for the first time filled Leng Fengyang with dread as well. Yet he knew that confronting this glacier mutant head-on would be akin to striking a rock with an egg; using intelligence to escape was their only option.
"Lao Luo, stay calm!" Leng Fengyang reassured Luo Shanhe, his voice cutting through the surrounding chill and fear. He continued, "We need to find a way off this ship and regroup with A Yan. Although this monster is large, its movements must be slow—we can use that to our advantage."
Luo Shanhe took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart. "A-Feng, you tell us what to do."
"A Yan, confirm receipt. Start the vehicle and be ready to assist us at any time."
"Received, A-Feng. You all stay safe."
Once he confirmed A Yan's safety, Leng Fengyang pointed to a pile of discarded wooden planks and ropes in the cabin and quickly laid out a strategy. "We need to create some obstacles to delay its movements. Lao Luo, you’ll draw its attention with your rifle. Aim for its eyes or other sensitive spots, but remember, safety first—keep your distance!"
Luo Shanhe nodded in response, swiftly adjusting the sights on his rifle, preparing for the impending battle.
Leng Fengyang gripped the blood-soaked rebar tightly and forcefully pried up the broken planks to secure the cabin door. His fingers flew as he quickly wove the ropes, tightly binding the planks together to form a makeshift yet sturdy barrier. This temporary defense, though unremarkable, could effectively slow down the monster's advance and buy precious time for Luo Shanhe.
With everything ready, Leng Fengyang nodded at Luo Shanhe, signaling him to start.
Taking a deep breath, Luo Shanhe yanked back the bolt of his rifle, and the bullet sliced through the air, hitting the monster squarely in its left eye. The creature let out a deafening roar, its massive body shuddering violently. However, it seemed not to have sustained any fatal injury; instead, it charged toward their position with even greater fury.
Seeing this, Leng Fengyang immediately commanded, "Lao Luo, fall back into the cabin!"
The two quickly retreated behind their newly constructed defense.
The monster's enormous body crashed into the barrier made of wood and rope, producing a series of roars as splinters flew everywhere and the ropes tightened. Miraculously, this simple defense managed to temporarily block its path.
"Keep shooting! Don’t give it a chance to adjust!" Leng Fengyang shouted.
Hearing this, Luo Shanhe squeezed the trigger again. Bullets rained down on the monster like a storm; although they failed to inflict fatal damage, they caused it to roar in pain and slowed its movements further.
However, the creature was formidable; it began frantically tearing apart the surrounding wood and rope. Each strike shook the entire cabin precariously.
Leng Fengyang knew that this defense wouldn’t hold for long; they needed to find a new breakthrough. He quickly surveyed the battlefield until his gaze landed on a crack in the ice not far behind the monster. A bold plan began to take shape in his mind.
"Lao Luo, provide cover fire! I’ll lure it over there!"
Luo Shanhe heard Leng Fengyang's command; a flicker of determination and confusion crossed his eyes. Yet their unspoken understanding kept him from questioning further as he adjusted his weapon and aimed at the rampaging monster.
He knew all too well that at this critical moment, every second of delay could lead to irreparable consequences.
Holding his breath, he pulled the trigger, and the precise shot ignited bursts of flames on the monster's body. Although it was not enough to be fatal, it successfully drew some of the creature's attention, buying precious time for Leng Fengyang's actions.
Seizing this opportunity, Leng Fengyang moved like a wraith through the wreckage of the cabin, using every available obstacle as cover as he stealthily approached the ice fissure behind the monster.
He understood that serving as bait was not merely a simple lure; it was a crucial step for their survival.
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