Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 152: Chapter 152: The Apocalypse - I Am Not the Holy Mother 59

The second Earth evolution did not seem dangerous; the land area expanded, and for all creatures, the world seemed normal. The only difference was that upon waking, people found themselves significantly displaced from where they originally were.

However, for humans living in the Safe Base, this was the greatest danger. No matter how strong a fortress might be, it cannot withstand the forces of nature. When the earth expands, the base’s walls and buildings will inevitably crack and collapse. This evolution will last a year, and during this year, humans will completely lose the protection of houses they have relied on for countless years, facing this dangerous world without any shelter.

Lin Shuangshuang wanted to say something but didn’t know where to start, and what’s the point of warning anyone anyway? They’re already in a state of war readiness, and any more preparation won’t make a difference. Whether she says something or not doesn’t really matter; thus, Lin Shuangshuang waited anxiously for the second major evolution of Earth and Sky.

It was an ordinary morning, and then everyone woke up to realize—something terrible had happened! Their houses had cracked open! They looked extremely dangerous!

The cracks weren’t large, but after running out from the cracked rooms, people found that the houses of those around them also had cracks! This wasn’t the worst part; the more severe issue was someone running back from the outskirts of the base, shouting that the base’s walls had cracked!

Now everyone was in an uproar! The fact that the house couldn’t be lived in was a minor issue; if the base, which concerned their personal safety, were destroyed, that would mean deaths!

People couldn’t care less about their houses anymore; they swarmed towards the base gate and the walls. Upon arrival, they saw that there were numerous fine cracks on the supposedly indestructible wall. Although not as big as those in their rooms, the cracks were densely packed all over the walls, making everyone worry that the walls might shatter under any external force.

Despair filled everyone’s hearts. This wall had provided them with a safe realm; inside was peaceful and warm, but outside were terrifying mutated creatures, and danger lurked everywhere. Now that their fortress might break, what could they do? No one knew the answer, and everyone’s gaze was lost and helpless!

The high-level management of the base reacted quickly. Upon discovering the cracks, they immediately organized everyone to repair them. Teams with strong combat power protected those who repaired the wall and killed any mutated insects trying to get through the cracks.

Lin Shuangshuang’s team was strong and part of the base’s military, assigned to the important and challenging task of guarding the largest crack.

”When will these days ever end?” Wei Min sighed worriedly, hacking down a mutated ant breaking through a crack alongside her daughter. Times were truly forcing people into a corner.

”We’ll get through this someday!” Lin Shuangshuang remained silent for a while before dryly comforting her mother.

”Sigh!” Wei Min let out a long sigh and lost the desire to speak further.

”Auntie, don’t be so pessimistic. We humans are the most adaptable creatures in this world. No matter what kind of predicament, we’ll find a way to survive and live even better.” Mi Lu, seeing Wei Min’s low spirits, spoke optimistically and brightly to her.

Seeing Mi Lu’s lively spirit unaffected by the gloom, Wei Min’s mood, darkened by the unforeseen changes, lifted greatly.

The crack Lin Shuangshuang guarded was the largest, able to let in not only mutated insects but also small-sized mutated animals. Right now, with a solemn expression, Lin Shuangshuang watched a large group of calf-sized mutated rats approaching from outside the crack.

These mutated rats were quite fierce. They used to avoid humans, but now they dared to attack directly upon seeing them. Lin Shuangshuang took a deep breath, readying the Thousand Silk Entanglement that floated before her.

To be honest, since being reborn, Lin Shuangshuang had not faced mutated rats before. But they were definitely some of the toughest mutated animals to deal with; their bodies were agile, and their destructiveness was high. Moreover, they appeared in groups; often even those with high combat prowess could be exhausted and eventually bitten, killed, and eaten alive.

Looking at these mutated rats, everyone couldn’t help but swallow nervously. Lin Shuangshuang’s father, Lin Hai, instinctively wanted to shield Lin Shuangshuang and Wei Min behind him.

Lin Shuangshuang would certainly not let her father stand in front of her. She and Red Jade, with the strongest lethality, blocked the first line of defense against the initial wave of mutated rats, while others stayed behind to deal with any rats that slipped past Lin Shuangshuang and Red Jade.

Doumi, whose nature was to catch rats, was not afraid. Instead, his ears perked up in excitement, eyes wide and round, intensely watching the front. He was clearly very interested in these mutated rats and squeezed to the front line with Lin Shuangshuang and Red Jade.

They fought the mutated rat horde until evening, when the base finally sent people to patch up the crack. Everyone was exhausted, but with the houses cracked open, they couldn’t rest inside. They could only camp outside, hastily eat some food, and then retreat into the tents to sleep.

When they woke up in the morning, everyone was bewildered because they found that their tents, previously next to each other, were now separated by a meter. When they saw that the newly repaired base wall had developed more massive cracks, their bewilderment turned to despair. Was this an endless cycle of repairs until the end of time? Life was becoming incredulously doubtful!

Whether doubting life or enveloped in despair, the cracks needed attention, and the wall continued needing repairs. There was no choice; if they didn’t fix it, countless people in the base would have to face the terrifying mutated species outside directly, not knowing how many would die.

This battle became even harder. After finally mending the wall, everyone was crushed the next morning, as the cracks became larger, and the increased size of the cracks could not be repaired within a day. This meant humans had to keep fighting ceaselessly.

After seven or eight days of endless repair and combat cycles, Song Yuhang came by.

His ruggedly handsome face showed weariness, eyes rimmed with black circles, and his chin covered in stubble. He looked utterly despondent, chewing incessantly on a straw. Upon seeing Lin Shuangshuang, he sighed several times.

Lin Shuangshuang frowned. As the son of the base’s leader, Song Yonghang wasn’t some lazy aristocrat; the pressure on him must be enormous.