Novel Bin
Chapter 416: 414: With Strong Willpower, Any Difficulty Can Be Overcome!
Chapter 416: Chapter 414: With Strong Willpower, Any Difficulty Can Be Overcome!
Arriving at the base of the avalanche, a rugged mountain path lay above, covered in snow.
The avalanche had covered nearly a quarter of Camp One, sloping down majestically. Looking from above, tents of various sizes stood in lines, much smaller than those at the base camp and far fewer in number. Most climbers spent only one night here, so the tents were generally small, and there were very few large ones.
There were also the restrictions of conditions. With the increasing altitude, the number of people grew fewer, and the items they could carry became lighter. Large tents weren’t so easy to bring up.
Teams were still descending the mountain, and among the dozens of people, only Bi Fang was moving against the current, like a boulder in a river. Many who didn’t know the truth looked sideways and whispered until some became aware of the situation and cast strange glances.
Why him?
That was everyone’s first reaction. No one cared why Bi Fang was allowed to continue climbing; they just knew they had to descend because of a word from the association, yet here was someone defying that rule.
Seeing Bi Fang unmoved, his footsteps firm as he ascended, some wanted to say something, but the high altitude made them dizzy.
“Hey!”
A shout echoed through the valley as Bi Fang stopped and turned around, squinting into the sunlight to see that it was still Ze Long, this guy. He was now standing at the camp entrance with seven or eight others, shouldering their backpacks and waving goodbye for the last time.
“Goodbye!”
Bi Fang waved back, watching the others disappear into the snowy horizon.
Ze Long had spent all his money to come here and didn’t know if he would ever return.
“That guy… I’m not convinced!” Ze Long’s teammate put down his oxygen tank and spat, feeling somewhat annoyed.
Ze Long gave him a surprised look, his expression not very pleasant, “Convinced of what? Next time you can apply to climb solo without oxygen as well.”
His teammate fell silent. At six thousand meters, he needed to take a breath of oxygen now and then; climbing to the summit without it was out of the question.
Yet, accustomed to privilege, how could he accept just standing aside and watching?
He couldn’t be bothered with these people.
Bi Fang felt that talking to them was just a waste of time. He lifted his foot and started to jog down the path, quickly passing the group of onlookers.
!?
The white man, about to spit, flicked his tongue and swallowed the saliva with a gulp.
The thin air at this altitude slowed everyone’s minds, making them speak more slowly and appear exhausted. After successive incidents, their mood was even lower.
But you’re jogging here?
Are we all climbing the same mountain?
Several resentful people instantly lost their energy, feeling their physical strength insulted and silently tightened their collars as they turned to walk down the mountain.
The drone had been set to fly down the mountain by itself. Now Bi Fang’s filming was entirely in the first person, so although the viewers had an excellent sense of immersion, they couldn’t directly see Bi Fang’s movements. They were puzzled to see the people around staring dumbfounded with their mouths open until the camera began to shake and they realized what was happening.
The System’s black technology was still very powerful. Even in the first person, the stability was excellent. There was no shaking when walking, nor would it blink because of blinking. Only when running could a significant tremor be felt, but this wasn’t a flaw. On the contrary, it gave the audience the most direct experience, as if they were on the scene themselves.
At this moment, the viewers saw the climber’s viewpoint suddenly begin to tremble. Some veteran viewers immediately understood.
Is he running?
Running… on a six-thousand-meter snow mountain!
[Damn, is Old Fang actually running?]
[Be human, please.]
[Everyone around was stunned (Dog’s head)]
[The last time I saw someone with such strong physical prowess, it was a real-life superhero]
[Is Ultraman real? (Crying)]Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Bi Fang wasn’t trying to show off, but rather wanted to reach Camp Two before dark to avoid night travel. Although ice and snow are more stable at night, visibility is indeed hindered. Without a guide leading the way on familiar paths, it’s easy to go wrong, and he didn’t want to take that risk.
Light jogging was the most suitable option for Bi Fang at the moment. Ignoring the oxygen factor, the journey from Camp One to Camp Two is relatively easy and not too exhausting, making it a good pace to pick up speed.
Not carrying an oxygen cylinder also had its benefits, at least the total weight could be reduced by a dozen kilograms without the breathing apparatus and oxygen bottle.
Besides, Bi Fang’s gear was extremely lightweight, including not carrying a tent. In case of an emergency, it meant he couldn’t protect himself against the snowstorm, nor did he bring common medications like cold medicine and antibiotics, or a sleeping bag and pad for sleeping outdoors. He only ate energy gel bars and used a 20cm ultra-mini ice axe for steep snowy slopes.
For most people, this would be unthinkable.
This behavior vividly illustrated: People’s physiques are different!
“Actually, there’s not much difference,” Bi Fang took a sip of water to rehydrate. “Scientists had researched a man before. His name is Wim Hof, also known as ‘The Iceman’. He holds nearly thirty world records in cold resistance. For example, he ran a full marathon in the Arctic Circle wearing just shorts, and swam in an ice lake for fifteen minutes. I don’t remember if I’ve mentioned this, but in those conditions, normal people could easily die within a minute, and he even climbed Mount Everest wearing just shorts and sandals…”
Audience: “!?”
[Climbing Mount Everest in shorts and slippers?]
[Did I hear that wrong?]
[Did he succeed?]
“No.”
[Phew, you scared me. I was like, how is that possible]
[If he really succeeded, that would be too awesome]
“He didn’t succeed because Wim Hof injured his foot during the climb. And although he failed, he still reached an altitude of 7200 meters, higher than where I am right now.”
“Aside from that, he also ran a full marathon in the Sahara Desert without drinking a single drop.”
Wow, this man is incredible.
After hearing Bi Fang’s words, the audience was astonished. They could only think one thing: he’s a real-life superman!
Some people didn’t believe it and looked it up, only to find out it was all true!
“I think it’s impressive too. At least I don’t dare to strip down to my shorts right now, but many scientists have studied Wim Hof, from his blood to his genes, from his skin to his organs. The conclusion they came to is that he isn’t much different from anyone else, and what he can do is all due to his incredibly strong willpower.”
[Willpower is that strong? I’m uneducated, don’t trick me.]
[I don’t believe it, this world is materialistic! (Crying)]
[I’m a supporter of Marxist Philosophy, wuu wuu wuu, Marxist Philosophy, my Marxist Philosophy, hehe.]
[It’s over, someone’s gone crazy]
[My worldview has been crushed!]
[So am I to deduce that in a state of extreme anger, one really could punch through a five-meter wall? (Laughing)]
[I see, you really can perform a slide tackle, Master Fang, quickly teach me how to take down a tiger!]
Bi Fang laughed: “So remember, with a strong will, you can withstand any difficulty and not panic in the face of danger, you’ll always get through it.”