From Zero to Hero in the Doomsday - Chapter 694
Chapter 694 Underground Abyss
The size of the Cuiluoshan Dam should only be considered medium-sized. Actually, this is a hydroelectric power station. However, its design is very novel. It is like a curved crescent moon blocking between two mountains. There are more than a dozen protruding water outlets in the middle. It is very similar to the dragon spitting water in Bauhinia City, constantly spitting out thick and spectacular torrents.
Chen Guangda and the others were directly divided into three groups. One group occupied the commanding heights at the top of the mountain, the other was on standby at the edge of the dam. Chen Guangda brought Chen Quan and Zhou Shengwu to the dam slowly. However, there weren’t even half a living corpse on the dam, not even a corpse. Last night’s rain washed away all traces.
Chen Guangda did not like such an environment. Not having a single corpse was not a good sign. Just like when they had just entered Mining Town, the stone statue ghosts they had encountered had eaten the living corpses. Moreover, the Corpse Woman and Lin Na had definitely just arrived. They believed that they would not have the good habit of cleaning up corpses. This could only mean that there were some things they did not know about this place.
“Don’t worry about anything else. Hurry up and find the entrance to the base.”
Zhou Shengwu stood far away under a gantry crane. Holding his gun, he scanned the surroundings vigilantly, but Chen Guangda frowned slightly. This place looked no different from an ordinary dam. The mountains on both sides were either dormitory buildings or offices. If it weren’t for the fact that they were all computer rooms that he didn’t know what to do, he wouldn’t even be able to get a clue.
“Where exactly is this base? It can’t be under this dam …”
Chen Quan looked around anxiously. Unfortunately, there were only three isolated gate rooms on the dam and there was not even a conspicuous sign. However, Zhou Shengwu shook his head and said, “Impossible! As long as it wasn’t for his brain being out of order, he wouldn’t have built the base underwater. There’s no need to say that the project is too difficult. I think the base should be in the opposite mountain.”
“Let’s go! Let’s go take a look …”
Chen Guangda raised his hand and gestured to the back. He turned around and walked towards the work area on the opposite mountain. Wang Dafu and the others also followed behind him. Who knew that Wang Dafu would shout, “Where are you going? Why don’t you take a long detour if there’s an elevator?”
“Elevator?”
Chen Guangda turned around in shock. Wang Dafu had already pulled open the gate room in the middle. When they rushed over, they saw that there was actually a construction lift similar to the one used on the construction site. It was embedded inside like a large iron cage. However, he was still confused and said, “This is an inspection elevator, right? How could the base be underwater?”
“You’re overhauling the dam and wearing a white coat …”
Wang Dafu pointed at the corner with disdain. There was indeed a bloody white coat tossed on the ground. Zhou Zheng Wu immediately patted his head and said in frustration, “We’re really dark under the lights. But it’s not surprising to think that this is a restricted military zone. There’s no need for ordinary people to hide anymore. This underwater base really surprised me!”
“We’re not the only ones who are dark under the lights. Look at the dust on this …”
Chen Guangda pointed to the elevator console. It was already covered with a thick layer of ash. There were no traces of it left behind after pressing it. However, Zhou Shengwu shook his head and said, “The corpse woman brought an expert in. It’s impossible for an expert not to know that there is an elevator here. I reckon there must be another entrance and exit in other places!”
“Forget about it. Put your dog down first and take a look. There’s no problem. Let’s go down again …”
Chen Guangda hurriedly waved his hand. Zhou Shengwu also whistled and called the three spotted hyenas over from afar. Chen Guangda took out a mobile phone without saying a word and tied it to the head of the hyena after activating the shooting mode. The stupid hyena was also very obedient. No matter how much he tried, he wouldn’t bark.
“Good luck, puppy …”
Wang Dafu pressed the descent button and jumped out. Chen Guangda also directly closed the protective door. The elevator immediately carried the hyena down slowly. The hyena seemed to know that its master was going to send it to its death, so it suddenly lay on the protective net and wailed. However, it was quickly swallowed up by the pitch black stairwell. The wailing sound gradually became undetectable.
“Holy shit! It’s so deep in here …”
Wang Dafu looked at the descending elevator in shock. Two minutes had passed and it was still in operation. It took more than three minutes for the elevator to stop. Not to mention the barking of a dog, it was almost impossible to hear any noise in the elevator shaft.
“It’s exactly three minutes and fifteen seconds …”
Chen Guangda looked at his watch and was also shocked. He exclaimed, “Based on the speed of 1.5 meters per second, I’m afraid that the elevator has dropped by more than 300 meters. Even if the dam itself is removed, the base will still be at least 100 meters underground!”
“A nuclear bomb can’t be concealed in such a big project …”
Wang Dafu looked at Chen Guangda worriedly, but Chen Guangda could only helplessly shrug his shoulders. Then, he lit a cigarette and patiently waited at the elevator entrance. He waited for a cigarette to finish before pressing the uplink button. After waiting for another cigarette, he saw the hyena rushing up and holding onto an old mobile phone safely.
“Hurry up and see what’s there …”
Wang Dafu and the others hurriedly surrounded him. Chen Guangda picked up his phone and started to play back and forth quickly. He saw the elevator constantly descending. Through the fence gate, he saw monotonous concrete walls. It was only after stopping for three minutes and fifteen seconds that he could barely see the dim passage outside the door. Many of the dilapidated light bulbs were flashing like ghost movies.
“Not bad luck, nothing …”
Chen Guangda stood up with great satisfaction. At this time, Xia Fei and the others also walked over. He put away his phone and said, “Feifei! You, Su Tong, and A-Ying stand guard on top. We guys should go down first. If we encounter any strong enemies, hurry up and run. Don’t worry about us. We won’t necessarily come up from here!”
“Try their walkie-talkie. I found it on the gantry crane. I think there should be a repeater installed below …”
Yang Hao suddenly walked over and handed over two walkie-talkies. It was probably because he kept them on the charger. The two walkie-talkies were full. Thus, Xia Fei took one and said, “If there is anything unusual, I will notify you immediately. We will try our best to hold on until the end. Be careful yourself!”
“We will be careful. You guys should hurry up and guard the top of the mountain …”
Chen Guangda nodded and walked into the elevator. The remaining seven people and three dogs also squeezed in. Following that, they closed the protective door and slowly descended as the three women waved their farewells. The deep well quickly engulfed them, as if they had suddenly fallen into an abyss, causing one to become uncontrollably nervous.
“Ai ~ You want a local rat again? The more you hate it, the more you will encounter it …”
Wang Dafu sighed sadly, but Chen Guangda patted his shoulder and said, “This is the last time. Regardless of whether we can save the expert or not, we will return to become Earth Kings. In the future, the world will collapse. As long as we can manage that one-third of our land well, it will be fine!”
“That’s what you said. When I go back, I’ll wrap up a hundred of his mistresses and go to the seaside to retire …”
Wang Dafu laughed triumphantly. Chen Guangda immediately scolded him and said, “Experts say they are trapped in the research area on the second floor of the underground. After we enter, we can find a phone and call them. They will open the automatic door for us. However, the prerequisite is that we have to kill all the living corpses outside!”
“Brothers! If I can’t go back, remember to take care of Ke Xiaojian for me. I … really like her …”
Chen Quan suddenly raised his head and said faintly. The atmosphere immediately became serious. Unexpectedly, Yang Hao also stood up and said seriously, “Brothers! If I can’t return, help me take care of Busty Luo. Tell her not to miss me. If she meets a good person, marry her quickly!”
“And my child …”
Old Fifth leaned against the barbed wire fence and looked at the lamp above his head. His words were as simple and capable as ever, but Chen Guangda stretched out his hand. His seven rough hands immediately pressed down on him. Chen Guangda immediately shouted, “Young Master, tell me all your frustrations. We will definitely be able to walk out of here completely, and the corpse collectors will be invincible!”
“Invincible …”
Everyone shouted in unison, their faces filled with unprecedented excitement. At this moment, the elevator stopped and a dark and long tunnel appeared in front of them. Everyone immediately took a deep breath and slowly opened the door under Chen Guangda’s lead.
“Hey hey! Can you hear us …”
Chen Guangda raised his walkie-talkie and shouted. Soon, Xia Fei’s clear reply came. Indeed, there was a signal repeater installed inside. Communication definitely wouldn’t be a problem. Chen Guangda raised his gun and slowly walked forward. Everyone also tacitly opened their distance to cover for each other.
The underground tunnel was very wide. Even if three cars were running side by side, it wouldn’t be a problem. Probably because the power had not been cut off, the air seemed to be very smooth. There was basically no strange smell, and the walls were clearly marked with areas and directions. There was no need for them to spin around like headless flies.
“Holy shit! So this is just a sect guard …”
Wang Dafu looked at the sign gloomily. It turned out that the place they came down was only a staircase. There were official entrances and checkpoints ahead. This place could not even be considered the first floor. There were two more floors to go down. Everyone could only follow the sign and continue forward. After turning a corner, they finally found the official entrance.
“The elevator is locked …”
Fifth Brother stepped forward and pressed the two passenger elevators. He found that there was no reaction at all. Even the stairway beside him was locked. However, they found a lot of animal hair on the ground. It was enough to prove that the Corpse Woman came out from this place. Thus, Chen Guangda adjusted the grenades on his waist and said, “Be careful, that woman is so sinister!”
Everyone carefully walked forward again. Very quickly, they smelled a strong stench of decay. A sour smell was emitted by the living corpses. After they turned a corner, they were greatly shocked by the situation ahead. It was as if someone had set up a heavy machine gun to slaughter the corpses in front of them.
“Up there! Automaton cannon …”
Chen Quan gently pointed to the front. At the end of the metal door, a thick rotating machine gun was placed on it. These corpses were his masterpieces. The tunnel was already filled with holes. However, seeing that the corpse girl had safely entered, it was estimated that this thing had either finished firing bullets or no one was operating it anymore.
“Let’s go!”
Chen Guangda stepped on the corpse and slowly walked forward. Soon, he arrived at the big iron gate. He could tell that this was the inspection post. However, when they pushed open the door, they were dumbfounded. Zhou Shengwu took a deep breath and said, “What the hell are these people doing down there? This is not a military base at all!”