I've already reached the Nascent Soul stage, and you're saying I didn't time travel?

Chapter 38 The mountain collapsed!

One p.m.

The live stream is back online.

The first thing that catches the eye is the dense curtain of rain.

The torrential rain seemed to blur everyone's vision, making it possible to see only about ten meters ahead, with a vast expanse of misty water beyond.

A human figure could be vaguely seen through the mist.

The camera zoomed in, revealing Qi Xuan wearing a homemade raincoat.

He did not stay in the renovated and reinforced shack as everyone expected.

Instead, he stood on a high ground not far from the shack, holding a small tree about the size of a bowl in his arms, his head slightly raised, looking straight into the distance. In the live broadcast room, only his cold, angular chin could be seen.

"What's going on? Cosplay?"

"Who are you cosplaying? Lin Daiyu? Uprooting a willow tree?"

"Damn it, with this torrential rain, they're still talking about cosplay? One look and it's clear they've got cosplay in their head."

"Hurry back, streamer. If a lightning bolt strikes, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"There must be a reason why Qi Shen is standing outside. Just watch."

……

At first, netizens were unaware of what Qi Xuan was doing.

But soon, he started moving.

The sapling in his arms suddenly jerked forward.

The next second, accompanied by a rumbling roar, a large tree rolled over and was immediately deflected by him, rolling to the left and away from the shack behind.

Upon seeing this, netizens all realized what had happened.

What kind of cosplay is this?

This is fucking a battle to defend our shacks!
Compared to the morning version, it's an even more enhanced and upgraded version.

After all, the morning was just a struggle against the rain and the stability of the shack itself.

In the afternoon, they had to directly defend themselves against the large trees that had been broken by the torrential rain and other falling debris.

The two are worlds apart in terms of difficulty.

This is simply an act of fighting against the mighty power of nature with the strength of an ant!

Ignoring what the viewers in the live stream thought, Qi Xuan focused all his attention on the commotion on the slope.

Actually, the location of the shelter he chose was already quite good.

We didn't encounter any problems despite the heavy rain all day yesterday.

He even slept soundly through the night amidst the white noise of the rain.

Unfortunately, after a day and a half of impact, some of the large trees on the slope unexpectedly failed to withstand the force.

Now, large trees that have been uprooted and branches that have been broken in half are frequently seen rolling down from the top.

Under normal circumstances, when faced with such danger, one should choose to abandon the shelter and move to a safe location.

The problem is that he has only been here for a few days and hasn't even figured out his surroundings yet. In this special situation of extremely heavy rain, he has no idea where is safe and could easily run into any monster.

And even if we evacuate to a location that can barely be described as safe, what will happen to the shelters?
Building a shack from scratch is much more difficult than patching up an existing one.

Not to mention that it was built during such an extremely heavy downpour.

After much deliberation, Qi Xuan decided to stay where he was and protect the only shack.

We can retreat when we really can't hold on any longer. Fortunately, there aren't many big trees on this slope, so even if they are all broken by the torrential rain, they should be able to hold the water down.

The downpour outside was just too intense. The raindrops pounded against his body with a loud pattering sound, and the powerful force could probably knock an ordinary person down on the spot. However, for his well-trained body, it was more like a massage.

It's harmless.

Qi Xuan darted left and right on the slope, occasionally disrupting the path of the rolling logs and causing them to deviate. His skillful footwork and agile movements immediately sparked a heated discussion in the live stream.
"Holy crap, Qi Shen's arm strength is incredible. He could pin me down on the bed with just one hand, oh my god!"

"The impact of that tree rolling down must have been at least several hundred pounds... How did he manage to push it aside?"

"Just a quick science lesson: This is called 'using four ounces to move a thousand pounds,' and Qi Shen has truly mastered the wisdom of our ancestors!"

"Human evolution didn't include me, did it? This reaction speed is practically like predicting the tree's trajectory in advance."

"I bet five cents, an even thicker tree will come crashing down next! Qi Shen, find cover!"

"Others survive by hiding in caves and gnawing on tree bark. Qi Xuan survives by taking the initiative and confronting natural disasters head-on!"

……

However, as time went on, Qi Xuan's expression gradually became serious.

In addition to the fallen trees, a large amount of rainwater also gathered on the mountain, forming a torrent that washed down the mountain.

He had to find a way to dig trenches in the ground and hurry to divert the floodwaters.

After working up a sweat, the torrent pouring down the slope was barely managed to be controlled, preventing it from threatening the shacks directly below.

However, before he could even rest, a huge rock mixed with mud and water rolled down with a roar.

Amidst the deafening roar, Qi Xuan's expression changed drastically, and he leaped to the side.

Although I was covered in mud and water, and even my raincoat was torn in large pieces, I managed to avoid being crushed by the boulder.

What pained Qi Xuan the most was that when the boulder rolled down, it grazed a corner of the shack and crushed that corner on the spot.

The entire shack tilted inward due to the impact of the boulder, its overall structure became loose, and it looked like it could collapse at any moment.

Qi Xuan rushed forward to remedy the situation, straightening the frame, reinforcing the support, and even planning to repair the corner that had been smashed.

Netizens who witnessed this scene were all deeply distressed.

"It's too difficult, it's just too difficult! All I need is a place to stay, why is it so difficult?"

"Are the natural disasters on the floating continent really this outrageous? Is this even a place humans can go?"

"Qi Shen has done enough, but in the face of the power of nature, human strength is far too insignificant."

"Qi Shen's fight against disasters is a microcosm of the arduous journey of human ancestors in conquering nature. Keep going, Qi Shen, we all support you!"

"Ahhh! I'm so anxious watching this! If only the government could provide equipment to help!!"

……

However, in the face of cold and cruel natural disasters, the situation can only get worse.

Just as Qi Xuan was busy repairing the collapsed shack, a terrifying explosion suddenly came from the hillside, followed by a continuous rumble that grew louder and more urgent. Even the viewers in the live broadcast room could see the terrifying scene unfolding in the distance through the dense rain.

The mountain collapsed!

Broken boulders rolled down, and massive amounts of sand and rock, mixed with a violent torrent, swept in like an overwhelming force, destroying everything in their path.

Qi Xuan was stunned for only a moment before he suddenly woke up. Faced with the terrifying disaster of mudslides and landslides, he did not hesitate and mustered all his strength to run desperately toward the high ground on one side.

However, he hadn't run far when he suddenly stumbled and fell to the ground.

The live stream was shut down immediately the next second.

(End of this chapter)