From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Su Wan, who was standing to the side, had also gotten up and tidied herself up. The tender emotions that she had shown last night had disappeared, and she had returned to her calm and composed self.

She squinted at the overcast sky and said, "The clouds are very low, the wind is at least force six, and fog has already formed in parts of the glacier. Judging from this weather pattern, a large-scale blizzard is expected around noon."

I immediately looked up and gazed into the distance, where the glacier stretched out as far as the eye could see, a vast expanse of white.

The once sharply defined ice peaks were completely shrouded in white mist, and visibility continued to drop rapidly, creating a suffocating stillness throughout the world.

The situation is urgent and cannot be delayed in the slightest.

I immediately said, "We must cross the glacier's interior before the blizzard hits. Breakfast will be quick and simple; we'll eat it all in the car!"

"Um."

Su Wan nodded without hesitation, her hands moving swiftly and efficiently as she organized the camp equipment.

Without uttering a single wasted word, Luo Peng quickly gathered the supplies and inspected the equipment.

But just as I was about to drive off, an unexpected incident occurred.

The temperature dropped drastically overnight, and the gaps in the car doors were frozen shut by ice and snow, making them impossible to open.

I instinctively raised my hand and tried to pull it off with brute force.

"Brother Lin, don't be so arrogant!"

Luo Peng quickly stepped forward to stop me, saying, "It's common for vehicles to freeze in low temperatures in uninhabited areas. Forcing them can easily damage the internal linkages and lock cylinders, causing irreversible damage."

After saying that, he picked up the hot water we had boiled that morning and poured it little by little onto the car door handles and gaps to slowly melt the ice.

After repeated attempts, the jammed car door was finally able to be opened.

This sudden and severe weather has caused countless troubles for our trip.

We had time to eat breakfast, and all three of us pitched in, racing against time to install snow chains on all four wheels, check tire pressure, and reinforce the cargo.

I wore an action camera the whole time to record everything.

Su Qing had specifically instructed me beforehand that I should write things down, especially in the most desperate and dangerous situations.

Including the theft of our supplies a few days ago, followed by a conflict with the two robbers.

Although I didn't have time to film in real time, I recorded a video recounting the entire incident as soon as I escaped danger.

We need to show the audience the difficulties they encounter along the way so that they can empathize with the story, and empathy is the foundation for accepting something.

We risked our lives to cross the no-man's-land, gambling our lives for this challenge.

Ultimately, it's all about gaining everyone's approval.

Having gone through several life-or-death trials, the three of us have honed our teamwork to perfection.

With clear division of labor and efficient actions, everyone understood that the upcoming glacier section was a true treacherous chasm of life and death.

Yesterday's robbery was a man-made disaster; it was controllable and could be retaliated against.

But the snow and glaciers before us are a natural disaster, merciless and inescapable.

Ten minutes later, the three vehicles were fully loaded and drove out of the canyon camp one after another, officially heading into the heart of the vast glacier.

The road surface was completely covered with snow of varying depths, making it impossible to see the road conditions underneath.

We could only slow down and cautiously explore the route, referring to the marked locations on the map.

Whenever I find a section of road with soft snow and hidden potholes that I suspect may be causing vehicles to get stuck, I immediately stop the car, get out to clear the snow, and only allow the convoy to pass after confirming that it is safe.

This slowed down the convoy's progress to some extent, but even with such caution, the convoy still encountered two serious breakdowns.

After several rounds of exertion, even though we have physical strength far exceeding that of ordinary people, we were already panting and exhausted.

The deeper you go into the glacier, the more complex the terrain becomes.

The once flat frozen wasteland has completely disappeared, replaced by a bumpy road surface made of ice and stone.

The wheels rolled over the thin ice, making a crisp, piercing cracking sound, and the vehicle continued to bounce violently, occasionally slipping from side to side.

Hidden ice cracks and gullies are visible everywhere on the road. The dark and deep fissures meander and spread like the gaping jaws of a tiger, sending chills down one's spine at the mere sight of them.

Here, even a small wheel sinking into the ice can easily cause the entire vehicle to overturn and fall into a crevasse, resulting in a fatal accident.

I remained on edge the entire time, keeping a close eye on the road ahead and constantly reminding the two of them to avoid risks via walkie-talkie.

"There is black ice three meters ahead on the left. The road surface is extremely slippery. Everyone, slow down and proceed with caution!"

"The icy ditch ahead has collapsed. Detour slightly to the right. Do not make sharp turns; there is a sinkhole in the soft permafrost on your right!"

"The wind is intensifying, and the vehicle is tilting noticeably. Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, maintain a steady speed, and do not brake suddenly!"

……

The convoy slowly ventured deeper into the heart of the glacier, where the surrounding temperature plummeted.

The vehicle temperature reading quickly dropped below minus twenty degrees Celsius.

A thick layer of white frost quickly condensed on the outside of the car window, obscuring most of the view.

Fine snowflakes swirled wildly, slamming against the car windows with a crackling sound.

The world was a vast expanse of white, with no discernible path ahead or boundaries.

At this moment, the cruelty and desolation of the no-man's-land were vividly displayed.

Overhead were heavy, oppressive black clouds, and beneath their feet were deadly, icy fissures.

All around, there was only despair.

While maintaining a steady speed, I looked down to check the map coordinates and my current location.

After quickly confirming our location, I picked up the walkie-talkie and said, "The fog is too thick; visibility is less than five meters. According to our location, there's a sheltered ice cliff about five kilometers ahead. Let's set up camp there and rest for the day."

"receive."

"no problem."

Su Wan and Luo Peng responded crisply and decisively.

The convoy continued to move slowly forward, as the wind and snow grew increasingly violent, causing the vehicles to shake and bounce constantly.

Just then, the car suddenly skidded, and the front of the car veered uncontrollably toward the icy ditch on the left!

My heart skipped a beat, and I gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands. I used the idle speed to brake slowly, gradually correcting the car's trajectory, and barely managed to stabilize the vehicle and avoid a disaster.

Su Wanqing's cold and urgent voice immediately came through the walkie-talkie: "Lin Ye, how's the situation on your end? Has anything happened?"

I quickly composed myself and picked up the walkie-talkie to reply, "It's okay, everyone be careful, the ice is too slippery! Remember to try not to use the brakes, control the car by idling!"

Under high alert, we finally arrived safely at the designated ice cliff campsite.

I glanced at the time; it was only 3:30 PM.

But with the current snow and wind, I really don't dare to go any further. The closer we get to the glacier, the worse the weather becomes.

We pushed ourselves to the limit for a whole day, remaining tense the entire time, and only managed to advance fifty kilometers.

This is in a no-man's-land, with swamps, snowfields, and undercurrents; every step must be taken with extreme caution.

At the same time, I also know that we have truly reached the depths of the no-man's land.

Being in this completely isolated place, my state of mind also underwent a profound change.

There are no traces of human activity here; everything is in its most primitive and desolate state.

Yet, hidden within this extreme desolation lies breathtakingly beautiful scenery, a masterpiece of nature.

Not far from the camp, a high-altitude lake lies quietly nestled on the vast snowfield.

The clear, emerald-green lake water, like a lustrous jade button, adorns the pure white sky, breathtakingly beautiful.