Chapter 44 reveals the secret of Sky Wolf Mountain
When the old man saw them casting suspicious glances at him together, he couldn't help but smile and said, "We can continue to analyze the story told by this girl." Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info"
Qian Chong's spirit suddenly came: "Uncle, just talk about it." ”
The old man's thoughts seem to have returned to seventy years ago...
"Back then, after Sakata Shaosa led the Japanese army to successfully break through, he immediately moved into the tropical rainforest of Gana, and used the complex terrain there to continue to deal with the allies. In this way, the Allies were unable to deploy their superior air and ground firepower in such a dense primeval jungle, and they were somewhat helpless against this Japanese army.
But the Japanese army could not adapt to survive in such an environment. After holding out for a few months, seeing that there was no hope for reinforcements, they planned to go to the beach to grab ships and leave here, and try to return to their homeland.
However, they did not dare to walk on the road and had to walk through the primeval jungle, but due to the unfamiliar terrain, they needed local guides to guide them.
So, they attacked a village and looted all the food there, and of course, they also had the purpose of arresting a few people who were familiar with the local environment.
After interrogating the locals, they finally got someone familiar with the way from the primeval jungle to the seaside port. Of course, Sakata wants to arrest such a person. In order to prevent his attempts from leaking, he carried out a massacre of the entire village. Of course, in order to hide people's eyes, he said that he would stick to it for a long time. He also captured some young local women to be like their comfort women. Of course, they also needed some women to fill their lonely spirit and ******* after destroying the village, they quickly retreated to the primeval jungle before the Allies arrived, and used the captured locals as guides, using the primeval jungle as a cover, and set off for the coastal harbor where the Allies were stationed. Because, from there, they can grab Allied transport and supply ships or warships. For their huge army, it was useless to grab a few ordinary fishing boats.
However, the guides they had captured, seeing their homeland washed in blood, had hated them to the fullest. So, instead of taking them to the Allied port, they were led to this mysterious and terrifying Heavenly Wolf Mountain...
They must have followed our route into here. However, they found that the situation was getting more and more wrong, and when they came across the miasma valley, they realized that they had fallen for the local guide. Because, with the help of a large number of people and sophisticated equipment, they have already encountered the group of pythons guarding the outer entrance of the Heavenly Wolf Mountain. Probably some people have already been lost. When I encountered that miasma valley, I felt that there was no way out. So, as we thought, they wanted to climb over the hillside and avoid the miasma valley. When they came up and saw the desolation, they couldn't help but be horrified and angry. So they killed the natives who had been captured. The remains we first saw were probably the locals.
However, when Sakata decided to lead the troops to continue to grope forward, an unexpected situation occurred ~ a volcanic crater suddenly erupted...
Due to the perennial eruption of the crater here, there is not a lot of magma splashed out, but the eruption of toxic gases and volcanic ash is overwhelming.
Since it is surrounded by high mountains, these heavier-than-air organic toxic gases immediately precipitate here.
At that time, it must have been a volcanic ash raging, engulfing everything here, like the artillery fire of a war on a grand scale.
Those Japanese soldiers had never experienced such a horrific scene. Under the command of Sakata Shaosa, they immediately huddled in this col as a whole, trying to avoid this natural disaster.
But..."
As soon as the old man said this, Shen Junru suddenly realized: "But those Japanese soldiers never dreamed that the poisonous gas emitted by the volcano would immediately fill this mountain col, and those Japanese soldiers were poisoned and died in an instant!" ”
The old man nodded: "Yes, when they feel wrong, they can't escape if they want to, because the volcanic ash at that time has covered everything here, even if the weather is sunny at that time, but under the shroud of the volcanic ash, it has become dark here." They were all terrified and died here. ”
Tilis was puzzled at this time: "Old sir, we are in an area where volcanoes are active, how come we haven't heard of volcanoes erupting poisonous gases and even injuring people in other places?" ”
The old man muttered: "I have been engaged in geology for decades, and I know that there are indeed volcanoes that erupt with a very dense poisonous gas, but such cases are rare. And in open areas, toxic gases can be blown away by strong winds. But the topography here is really special, although we are standing on a high crater, we are still surrounded by taller mountains. As a result, the poisonous gases emitted by the volcano cannot spread to the outside world. But here it forms a forbidden area for life! ”
Qian Chong also has a deep understanding: "Yes, it is not too much to describe this as a forbidden area of life. Even in the jungle below, I didn't even feel a single mosquito. ”
The old man nodded: "When the volcano erupts, although the volcanic magma does not flow there, the poisonous gas can still float down. Although the plants there were not killed, none of the animals that received oxygen survived. Moreover, some small insects have a short life cycle. If the conditions are right, it will be born soon. But they were not found in this case. This shows that the frequency of toxic gases is quite long. ”
Shen Junru wondered, "Was the poisonous mist in that miasma valley precipitated during the eruption?" ”
The old man nodded: "I don't rule out this possibility, I thought it was all miasma at the time, but since I saw the situation here, the miasma may also be mixed with toxic gases from volcanic eruptions." ”
"Couldn't it all be a volcanic eruption?"
The old man smiled and explained, "Although the miasma is also poisonous, it is different from the poisonous gas emitted by volcanoes. It usually exists in the form of an aerosol. The toxic gases emitted by volcanoes are colorless and odorless, just like ordinary air. ”
Qian Chong had another question at this time: "Uncle, since there are no animals here that can survive, how do those pythons survive?" What do they want to feed on? ”
The old man sighed: "I had this question at first, but then I finally understood. The mudslide we experienced not only blocked our retreat, but also buried the food source of those pythons. They are not far from extinction! ”
"Why ???"
Qian Chong, Shen Junru, and Tilis asked almost at the same time.
The old man said with a solemn expression: "Actually, the location of those pythons does not belong to the Heavenly Wolf Mountain, but only to the marginal area. We've actually crossed a mountain from the python habitat to the miasma valley. Since it is overgrown with vegetation and the slope is gentle, we don't feel it. So, when a volcano erupts, toxic gases rarely get there. They live there for a long time and have a certain ability to resist toxic gases. And because of that little stream. Toxic gases cannot be dissolved in water, so they can also be used to avoid toxic gases by diving. As for food, they are animals from the outside world. In fact, before the landslide, there was still a passage from the outside world. Animals from the outside world and even humans who come to explore can set foot here. Of course, it became their food. When we witness landslides and mudslides, don't you see the animals in the mountains being washed away? But now, the mudslide has completely blocked the road to the outside world. Their food source has been cut off! ”
Qian Chong also sighed: "Look at the population they reproduce so huge, and now, they will be extinct like the dinosaurs in ancient times!" ”
Tilis was a little dazed at this time: "Could it be that the legendary mysterious and terrifying Heavenly Wolf Mountain has been cracked by us like this?" ”
The old man showed a wry smile: "It's not a big deal, as long as you set foot here, it will be easy to solve the mystery of Heavenly Wolf Mountain." It's just that no one who solves the mystery can get out alive. Now, this mudslide has blocked the way in! ”
Shen Junru said in horror: "Even that strong army will die here, will we also end up like them?" ”
The old man smiled bitterly: "We are a little luckier than them, it did not coincide with the eruption of the volcano. ”
Tilis was also shocked: "Who knows when the volcano will erupt?" Since we have no way out, we will not be poisoned by the poisonous gas from the volcanic eruption, but we will starve to death here! ”
Qian Chong showed a hint of perseverance between his eyebrows at this time: "Then we must leave here quickly before the next volcanic eruption!" ”
Shen Junru immediately said: "Then let's hurry down and discuss it with the people below." ”
The old man pointed to the mountain peaks behind the corpses, and then said, "Now it seems that this road is impassable, and we can only find a way on the other side." ”
When the four of them went down the mountain, Qian Chong was puzzled and said, "The mudslide has just blocked the road into the mountain. And that Japanese army was because as soon as they arrived, they encountered a volcanic eruption. Can other explorers happen to come across it before? Why didn't any of them walk back? ”
The old man with a solemn expression couldn't help but smile bitterly again: "Young man, do you think those pythons are jealous?" There are so many of us working together to defeat a python. If we encounter their large forces in the first place, will we still be able to survive? ”
Shen Junru interjected: "But when we just passed there, all those pythons went to Nari?" ”
Tilis's eyes lit up at this time: "I know what's going on!" ”
Qian Chong and Shen Junru's puzzled eyes were on her.
Tilis continued: "As we passed there, the mudslide had just taken place, and the shaking of the earth must have alarmed them. So, they fled collectively to the upper reaches of the creek. By the time we passed the river, they were far from the outlet. We will be able to escape their prey. ”
The old man chimed in: "This girl has a point, the python is a very alert animal. When animals come close to this area, no matter how large they are, they can cleverly rely on the jungle or the river to hide themselves and wait for their prey to get close. But the massive mudslide also terrified them. They fled where they came. and quickly move upstream to the small rivers until they are blocked by high mountains and there is no way back. However, when the mudslide is over, it is too late for them to come back when they sense our presence from a distant place. Only one python fell behind, and it used the current to intercept us in time. But it was weak and was beaten away by our combined efforts. ”
Shen Junru said with a heavy heart at this time: "Now, we know that we have also strayed into the Heavenly Wolf Mountain, and we have lost our way out. Shall we follow in their footsteps? ”
Qian Chong was also extremely nervous at this time, and when he saw Shen Junru's frightened eyes, he burst out with great pride.
He patted Shen Junru on the shoulder and said, "Xiaoru, please rest assured, as long as I protect you, and with the wisdom of all of us, we will definitely be able to get out of the desperate situation!" ”