Chapter 715 River

Bai Ye and the soldiers continued to shuttle through this vast forest. Every step seemed extremely heavy, as if the land under their feet was silently telling the vicissitudes of time and the majesty of nature. The sun shines through the dense treetops, casting mottled light and shadows, adding a bit of mystery and uneasiness to this dark forest.

As they go deeper, the surrounding scene begins to change subtly. The trees become taller and denser, with vines entwined and branches intertwined, as if the whole world is swallowed by green. The air is filled with a damp smell mixed with soil and vegetation, as well as an indescribable sense of oppression. Bai Ye stopped and frowned. He realized that they were about to step into a completely different ecosystem-a huge tropical rainforest.

"Everyone be careful, we are about to enter the tropical rainforest area." Bai Ye whispered a warning, his voice echoing among the dense vegetation, and it seemed particularly clear and powerful. Upon hearing this, the soldiers tightened their weapons in their hands, looked around vigilantly, and prepared to meet the upcoming challenge.

However, just as they were about to step into this unknown territory, miraculously, the scene in front of them suddenly changed dramatically. The originally lush tropical rainforest gradually became blurred and distorted in the astonished eyes of everyone, and finally turned into a huge river, stretching in front of them.

This river is vast and boundless, and the river water is turbid, mixed with a lot of mud and gravel, as if it is a great force surging from the depths of the earth. The river surface is turbulent, the waves are rolling, and the deafening roar makes people feel terrified. The soldiers looked at each other, their eyes full of disbelief and horror.

"This... what's going on?" A soldier asked in a trembling voice, his eyes full of confusion and fear.

Bai Ye was silent, staring at this sudden river, his heart was also full of doubts and uneasiness. He knew the unpredictable nature, but he had never seen such a strange phenomenon. The appearance of this river undoubtedly added more uncertainty and danger to their already difficult journey.

"We...what should we do?" another soldier asked nervously, with a hint of despair in his voice.

Bai Ye took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner fluctuations. He knew that as a leader, he had to remain calm and rational in order to lead the soldiers out of the predicament. He looked around, trying to find a feasible way, but there was nothing around except this turbulent river and dense vegetation.

"We...must cross the river." Bai Ye finally spoke, his voice was light but extremely firm. He knew that retreat was no longer possible, they could only look forward and find hope for survival.

Hearing this, the soldiers looked at Bai Ye, with both surprise and admiration in their eyes. They knew that Bai Ye's decision was undoubtedly brave and adventurous, but at this desperate moment, they could only choose to believe him.

So they began to look for tools or methods to cross the river. But in this uninhabited forest, it was extremely difficult to find a boat or a large enough plank. They could only use the resources around them to make simple rafts or ropes to try to cross the turbulent river.

However, the ferocity of the river was beyond their imagination. Every attempt was accompanied by huge risks and failures. Some soldiers accidentally fell into the water during the attempt and were swept away by the turbulent river; some rafts disintegrated on the way, causing the soldiers to fall into the icy river and struggle for survival. Every failure made the soldiers' hearts heavier and more desperate.

Bai Ye also knew this. He stood on the shore, staring at every detail in the river, trying to find a possible opportunity. But as time passed and the soldiers continued to suffer casualties, the hope in his heart gradually became slim.

Just then, a sudden storm broke the tranquility of the forest. The wind was strong and the rain was pouring down, making the entire river more turbulent. The soldiers were caught off guard by the sudden storm. They all looked for shelter from the rain, but it was extremely difficult in this dense forest.

Bai Ye stood still, letting the rain wet his clothes and face. His heart was filled with helplessness and anger - towards this ruthless nature, this sudden disaster, and this journey full of unknowns and dangers. He knew that they might have reached the end, but even so he had to hold on to the last moment because he couldn't let any soldier die in vain and he couldn't let himself lose his last dignity and pride.

Under the ravages of this storm, the soldiers and Bai Ye were in an unprecedented predicament. They relied on each other and encouraged each other to try to find a glimmer of hope and light for survival in this disaster. But in this forest full of unknowns and dangers, their fate seemed to be doomed to an inescapable fate and reincarnation...

Under the ravages of the storm, the soldiers and Bai Ye finally made a difficult decision - temporarily give up crossing the river and find a safe shelter. They quickly took out the tents they carried from their backpacks. These tents were originally used for temporary camping, but now they became their only reliance on resisting wind and rain and conserving physical strength.

The soldiers divided the work and cooperated. Some were responsible for fixing the tent brackets, while others were busy spreading the waterproof cloth to ensure that every corner could fit tightly and resist the invasion of wind and rain. Bai Ye was commanding from the side, his eyes showing both trust in the soldiers and worry about the unknown future. But at this critical moment, he had to show the firmness and courage of a leader and give the soldiers confidence and strength.

After a busy period, several tents were finally built in the chaos, standing like isolated islands in the wind and rain. Soldiers rushed into the tents, took off their wet clothes, huddled in the small space, and tried to use each other's body temperature to dispel the cold and fear.

The rain continued to hit the tent violently, making a "dong dong dong" sound, as if it was nature's mockery and test of mankind. Although the tent was relatively warm, the humid air and the closed environment made it difficult to fall asleep. The soldiers snuggled up to each other, whispered, and shared each other's stories and memories to relieve their inner tension and anxiety.

Bai Ye sat in his tent, closed his eyes and rested, but his thoughts were like the chaotic rain, and it was difficult to calm down. He recalled every bit of the journey, from the initial confidence to the current difficulties, every step was full of hardships and challenges. He knew that as a leader, he must take on more responsibilities and pressures, but he also understood that he could not lead the soldiers out of trouble by himself.

At this moment, a rapid knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. He opened his eyes and saw a soldier standing at the door with a nervous look. "Bai Ye, we found a strange phenomenon." The soldier whispered, with a bit of uneasiness in his tone.

Bai Ye's heart tightened, and he quickly stood up and walked out of the tent. In the rain, several soldiers were gathered together, pointing at an open space not far away. Bai Ye walked closer and saw that a strange light appeared on the open space, and something seemed to be moving slowly in the light.

He was full of doubts and curiosity, but more of vigilance and alertness. He signaled the soldiers to keep quiet, and then approached the light carefully. As he approached, he was surprised to find that the light was emitted by a group of luminous creatures. These creatures have different shapes, some are like floating lanterns, and some are like swimming light spots. They shuttle back and forth in the rain, as if they were performing some kind of mysterious ritual.

Bai Ye knew that these creatures were not ordinary things. He quickly gathered the soldiers and asked them to be alert, and ordered some of them to prepare weapons just in case. He approached the creatures cautiously and tried to establish contact with them.

However, these creatures did not seem to be willing to communicate with humans. They just silently emitted light and continued their rituals. Bai Ye tried to communicate with them in various ways but failed. He felt frustrated and helpless, but he also understood that the appearance of these creatures was not accidental. They might be inextricably linked to the secrets of this forest and their current predicament.

Just when Bai Ye was at a loss, he suddenly thought of a possibility-these creatures might be the guardians of this forest or the symbol of some mysterious power. He decided to change his strategy and no longer try to communicate with them by force, but try to approach them with a more respectful and awe-inspiring attitude.

So Bai Ye led the soldiers to retreat a distance and quietly observe the creatures. As time went on, they found that the light of those creatures seemed to become softer and warmer, as if conveying some kind of comfort and encouragement to them.

The tension of the soldiers gradually eased and they began to feel an unprecedented tranquility and peace. They looked at each other with hope and gratitude in their eyes. They knew that no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead was, as long as they united and supported each other, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and find their own bright road.

In this forest full of unknowns and dangers, Bai Ye and the soldiers gradually found their direction and faith. They knew that they had to keep going forward to explore the secrets of this forest and uncover the truth hidden in the darkness. But they also knew that they were no longer alone because there were countless lives and forces silently supporting and protecting them in this vast world.

In the interval when the rain gradually slowed down, Bai Ye and the soldiers embarked on the journey again. They passed through the open space emitting strange light, with a trace of inexplicable awe and expectation in their hearts, and continued to go deeper into this unknown tropical rainforest. The land under their feet became muddy due to the soaking of rain, and every step seemed extremely heavy, but their steps were extremely firm, as if there was an invisible force supporting them to move forward.

As time went on, the surrounding scene changed again. The trees became denser and the vines were more tightly entangled, as if the whole forest was trying to stop them from moving forward. However, Bai Ye and the soldiers did not retreat. They held their weapons tightly, observed their surroundings vigilantly, and moved forward step by step.

Just when they thought they had adapted to the harsh environment of the forest, the sky suddenly changed. The originally gloomy sky became even darker, and dark clouds were densely covered, as if they would pour down at any time. The soldiers looked up at the sky, their hearts full of anxiety and fear. They knew that in this forest full of unknowns and dangers, any change in the weather could bring fatal threats.

At this moment, a "crackling" sound suddenly sounded in the sky, and then countless hail fell from the sky like sharp blades, hitting the soldiers and the surrounding trees hard. The impact of the hail was so great that the soldiers could hardly stand firm. They could only hold the trees around them tightly or rely on each other to keep their balance in this storm.

Seeing this, Bai Ye responded quickly. He shouted loudly to the soldiers to keep their formation and not to disperse. At the same time, he ordered some people to find a place to hide from the hail, such as dense bushes or low-lying areas. However, in this dense tropical rainforest, it is not easy to find a place to completely avoid the hail.

The soldiers could only use the surrounding trees and vines as shelter as much as possible, but even so, they could not completely avoid the attack of hail. The cold and pain of the hail made them groan, but no one chose to give up. They knew that in this dangerous forest, only persistence could survive.

As time went on, the momentum of the hail gradually weakened, but the sky was still gloomy and uncertain, as if it would erupt again at any time. The soldiers came out of their hiding places and checked each other's injuries. Although most people only suffered some skin injuries, some soldiers fell into a coma because they were hit by hail.

Bai Ye quickly organized the soldiers to carry out treatment. They used the first aid kits they carried with them to bandage the wounds, stop bleeding and relieve pain for the wounded. At the same time, they also vigilantly observed the changes in the surrounding environment to prevent accidents.

In this sudden hailstorm attack, the soldiers deeply experienced the cruelty and ruthlessness of nature. They knew that any negligence in this forest full of unknowns and dangers could have fatal consequences. Therefore, they strengthened their belief and determination to unite as one, support each other and face future challenges and tests together.

However, this hailstorm attack also made them realize a serious problem-their food and water sources are running out. It is not an easy task to find food and water in this dense tropical rainforest, not to mention that they are now facing such bad weather conditions.

Bai Ye knew this very well and he quickly called the soldiers to discuss countermeasures. After some discussion, they decided to split into two groups: one group was responsible for finding food and water; the other group was responsible for building shelters and guarding the wounded. At the same time, they also formulated a detailed action plan to ensure the maximum safety and survival of the soldiers under bad weather conditions.

So the soldiers took action again. They started a new journey according to the plan and divided the work and cooperated. Soldiers looking for food and water shuttled through the dense vegetation, using their experience and wisdom to search for possible resources; while soldiers building shelters were busy cutting down trees and setting up tents in order to provide a relatively safe and comfortable resting environment for the wounded.