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Leng Fengyang's gaze pierced through the darkness, fixating on an unusually bright area not far away. The light did not emanate from the Submersible's lamps, but rather from a strange and intense red glow that was slowly seeping out from a fissure in the ocean floor, dyeing the surrounding water a deep crimson.
Something is wrong, look over there.
Leng Fengyang whispered, his tone laced with undeniable tension.
A Yan and Luo Shanhe also noticed the change, instinctively halting their steps to focus intently on the ominous light. Within the red glow, there seemed to be subtle tremors, like the pulsing of the earth, heralding an impending disaster.
It's magma; it's searching for an outlet.
A Yan's voice trembled slightly as she understood that once an underwater volcano found a breakthrough point, its destructive power would be catastrophic. The high temperature of the magma could melt everything around it, including the Submersible they relied on for escape.
We need to change our plan!
Leng Fengyang forced himself to remain calm and quickly assessed the situation, realizing that returning directly to the Submersible might no longer be the best option. The surrounding seawater began to feel unusually warm, even scalding to the touch, indicating that the magma was rapidly approaching.
Over there!
Luo Shanhe pointed to a relatively dim corner that seemed to be touched by the red light and continued, There might be a passage leading deeper down; we can try to avoid the flow of magma and find another escape route.
The three quickly adjusted their course and sped along in the direction Luo Shanhe indicated. The underwater terrain was complex and rocky, requiring careful steps to avoid being swallowed by sudden fissures or magma flows.
As they delved deeper, the temperature rose sharply, and the air was thick with a suffocating stench of sulfur. Suddenly, a deafening roar shattered the silence of the ocean floor. A powerful wave of heat surged forth alongside a burst of magma, instantly engulfing an area not far away.
Flames shot into the sky, illuminating the entire seabed and reflecting off the terrified faces of the three. They knew time was running out.
A-Feng! A Yan! Hurry up!
Luo Shanhe urged repeatedly, his voice sounding weak and urgent amidst the roar. They navigated through narrow rock crevices, using every advantageous terrain as cover while evading the magma that could erupt at any moment.
Just as they were about to exhaust their strength and nearly succumb to despair, a narrow opening appeared before them, leading into an abyss of darkness. Without hesitation, the three of them squeezed in one after another, crawling with the last remnants of their energy.
Inside the opening was exceedingly cramped, but fortunately, it seemed to lead to a safe zone far from the lava. They emerged from another exit into a relatively calm underwater cave. For the moment, they had escaped danger, but the architectural ruins behind them, along with the Submersible, were engulfed in flames, consumed by a raging inferno that painted a haunting picture of apocalypse.
Flames danced in the dim waters, licking at the remnants of structures—those stone pillars that had withstood countless storms, intricately carved walls, and scattered palace ruins—all collapsing one by one under the fiery assault, turning to ash and drifting in this deep and mysterious sea.
Their only means of escape, the Submersible, was not spared either. Surrounded by flames, its metal shell quickly heated up, emitting a piercing distorted sound. Ultimately, in a violent explosion, it transformed into a dazzling sphere of light before vanishing into the boundless darkness.
The scene woven from fire and seawater was both bizarre and magnificent. Without the Submersible, how would they leave this place? A Yan, who had just survived a life-and-death ordeal, clearly felt anxious about the Submersible's demise; after all, in this deep sea, its absence meant only one path—death.
"Yes," A-Feng lamented. "I should have rushed into the Submersible first; perhaps we could have escaped the flames."
Luo Shanhe felt regretful; this was his first time doubting Leng Fengyang's decision. If it weren't for Leng Fengyang's hesitation, perhaps as he said, the Submersible wouldn't have met such a fiery end.
Faced with their first disagreement as a team, A Yan quickly stepped between the two men in an attempt to quell this sudden conflict. She understood well that unity within the team was more important than anything else in this perilous underwater environment.
"Lao Luo," she said urgently yet maintaining her composure. "This is not the time to assign blame. The Submersible was indeed our only way out, but now it's gone. Arguing over who is right or wrong will only deepen our despair. I believe A-Feng doesn't want that either; we should think about what to do next."
Luo Shanhe took a deep breath, striving to calm his emotions, though his dissatisfaction remained evident in his eyes. "I know, A Yan; you're right. It's just hard to watch our only means of survival be destroyed."
Leng Fengyang remained silent for a moment. His own hesitation might have indeed caused irreparable losses for the team; this burden weighed heavily on him.
"Lao Luo," he admitted finally. "I acknowledge my hesitation; it was a misjudgment on my part. But now is not the time for mutual accusations. We must face this predicament together and find a way to escape this sea."
Seeing both men reflecting and reconciling their feelings brought A Yan some relief. She suggested, "Since the Submersible is gone, we need to look for other possible exits. Perhaps there are remnants of other Submersibles nearby or useful underwater terrain or even biological pathways; there must be a way out."
【Detected blueprints of abandoned nuclear submarines and some reusable materials. Would you like to add them to the Synthesis Chamber?】
The prompt sound always appeared at the dead end, igniting excitement in the three of them, especially in Luo Shanhe, whose voice was laced with barely concealed exhilaration. "These blueprints for the abandoned nuclear submarine are simply a godsend! We can try to use these designs and the resources here to modify or repair part of the structure. Who knows, we might be able to create a simple diving device that could give us a chance to resurface."
Leng Fengyang nodded lightly, his eyes sparkling with rationality. He added, "Not only that, but the technology inside the nuclear submarine might also provide us with other essential tools and energy for survival."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's get moving!" Luo Shanhe exclaimed. However, he seemed to have forgotten that Leng Fengyang carried a synthesizer with him, which didn't require any manual input. All they needed to do was place the blueprints into the Synthesis Chamber, and the device would automatically generate usable materials based on the designs and available resources.
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