Daily Evolution from Mastering Tai Chi-Chapter 253 - 222: Is He Not Afraid of Death? (Part 2)

Chapter 253: Chapter 222: Is He Not Afraid of Death? (Part 2)

Moreover, having now broken multiple world records, it indeed seems highly suspicious of cheating to outsiders, and it is understandable that some might suspect him of cheating.

But unfortunately, he has not cheated, and even his equipment is very basic, far from the complete set other challengers might possess.

"If that’s all, then there’s no need to worry about him."

Wang Ye shook his head and stopped caring about the stalker.

If one does nothing wrong, there’s no fear of ghosts knocking at the door. Since he hasn’t engaged in any cheating, why should he fear being secretly filmed?

He even hoped the stalker would capture their preparation process and post it online, which could help dispel some of the doubts.

At this moment, Carlos, hiding behind a hill two hundred meters away, was tightly furrowing his brow, staring at Wang Ye preparing nearby, "Climbing rope, descender, expansion bolts, drill, helmet lamp, waterproof suit... hmph, they actually don’t have any cheating equipment; it seems this group has some skills."

Carlos sneered, pulled out a camera from his pocket, and aimed it at Wang Ye and the others nearby,

"I don’t believe you can be flawless the entire time."

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About ten minutes later.

Wang Ye finally tied the climbing rope to the tree trunk.

And tied the other end to himself, secured with the descender.

"Good, then I’m going down." Wang Ye nodded with satisfaction.

"Be careful, if you feel your strength waning, come back up quickly," Ah Gui cautioned.

"Got it, don’t worry." Wang Ye nodded slightly, then grabbed the climbing rope with one hand and stepped onto the steep rock face.

Screech—

The rock face, covered with moss and small waterfalls, was exceptionally slippery.

Although they had chosen a spot with less water flow.

Due to the persistent drizzle from the sky, the rock face remained slippery.

Wang Ye steadily placed his foot on the rough rock face, descending downward. The descender on his body slowly released the rope, continuously providing protection.

The principle of this descender is to increase friction on the rope to enhance the cushioning effect, achieving "slow descent," mainly controlled manually through grip strength. That is, as much rope as he lets out through the descender, his body will automatically descend that much.

Though it offers security, it still carries a certain level of risk.

Because fundamentally, the descender is just a palm-sized piece of metal. Even though it’s made using very tough material, there are still safety hazards.

Additionally, the rope diameter is just 0.8 centimeters, with limited support strength. Applying too much pressure or getting cut could lead to a break.

Hence, throughout the climbing process, it mainly relies on the climber’s arm strength for support.

Ultimately, relying on external forces carries risks.

Wang Ye, after descending a few steps with the descender, then like a nimble monkey, grasped a concave part of the rock face with one hand. Meanwhile, his other hand held a anchor drilling tool, drilling into the rock wall.

The whole set of actions was as smooth as flowing water, without a hint of heaviness,

zzz zzz zzz.

Soon.

A hole was drilled, and an expansion bolt was screwed in.

Then, Wang Ye tied the rope onto it and continued descending.

His movements were incredibly fast, descending ten meters every five seconds.

Ah Gui and the others stood by the cave, worriedly watching Wang Ye, who seemed to be dancing on the rock face.

Not far away, Carlos, holding the camera, was astonished by Wang Ye’s agility,

his eyes nearly bulging out.

"So fast? This guy has a death wish?"

Usually, when cave explorers are rappelling, their movements are particularly slow.

Because the vanguard of the exploration team needs to drill holes segment by segment on the rock face, place anchor points, and tie rope to the anchors. Then slowly descend with the descender.

These procedures must not be careless, as any negligence during this process could lead to severe casualties for the climbing team, or even total annihilation.

Thus, during the exploration of the Swallow Cave, just the depth of 426 meters of rope descent requires more than half a day, plus the time to climb back up by hand, enough to keep them busy from dawn till dusk.

And all this needs to be completed on the premise that the team members are experienced and skilled. If the team members lack experience, they might spend several continuous days on this phase.

The Red Bull team led by Carlos was in such a situation.

Though sponsored by Red Bull, these athletes are top paratroopers from various countries,

but in reality, most lack rich experience in cave exploration.

Even with an experienced guide like Carlos leading, it is to no avail because everyone faces their own difficulties, and Carlos needs to constantly turn back to help them solve problems.

Thinking of this, Carlos couldn’t help but feel some frustration. "Damn it, compared to my side’s team members, each of them lacks experience, frequently causing accidents when familiarizing themselves with the rock face using the descender. At this rate, we’re sure to lose..."

Meanwhile, on Wang Ye’s side, six anchor points were already in place, yet his movements remained incredibly smooth, showing no sign of fatigue.

It’s important to understand that each step taken while climbing the rock face is equivalent to a high-difficulty one-arm pull-up.

Those with slightly weaker muscle strength may get exhausted after climbing four or five steps; even experienced top rock climbers will be noticeably out of breath after more than ten climbs on a steep rock face.

However, Wang Ye had already climbed over twenty steps,

yet still showed no sign of exhaustion, his muscle contractions moving smoothly.

Such high-difficulty climbing actions seemed like a walk in the park for him.

But what surprised Carlos the most,

was Wang Ye’s courage.

Facing such a deep abyss, no matter how skilled in climbing or strong in arm power a seasoned explorer is, one must cautiously descend slowly with the rope because even a slight misstep could lead to a fall.

After all, humans only have one life, and once it’s lost, it’s never coming back. Skilled explorers, in particular, cherish their lives even more.

Encountering any possible hazards, they try to eliminate risks.

In the eyes of ordinary people, these extreme sports athletes may seem to act and behave recklessly,

but many don’t realize that while they appear reckless, they are, in fact, quite meticulous inside.

In the realm of precarious extreme sports, those who aren’t meticulous in thought can rarely make it this far.

Now, Wang Ye seemed to be dancing on a tightrope, showing no sign of being careful with his life.

Although he had a rope tied to him, the rope is not foolproof, especially after the recent rain that left the rock face as slick as ice. Any mistake, a slipped foot, would result in a nasty fall against the rock wall, or severe injuries like fractures.

"Isn’t he afraid of dying...?" Carlos’s pupils trembled continually, and he dropped the camera from his hands onto the ground.

Must it be only those who completely disregard their lives can successfully challenge Ozaki’s Eight?

However, 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Carlos didn’t know,

that Wang Ye could fly,

meaning he doesn’t rely on the protective power of the rope, he can hover autonomously in the air.

Even if accidentally falling into the abyss, he could survive relying on his Vajra Indestructible Gang Qi.

This descender for him was practically just an ornament. Even without a rope on him, he dared to climb so swiftly on the rock face.

As if playing a video game, where only when the player is at low health do perfect skills come into play. But when you have numerous Resurrection Talismans, you’re completely unworried about defeat.

Wang Ye continued stepping down the rock face, his movements exceptionally swift.

In just the blink of an eye, he had descended over two hundred meters.

Drilling countless anchor points into the rock wall.

In half an hour.

He completed what the Red Bull team hadn’t finished in two days.