OBS Chapter 238 Terrifying Experience on the Cliff
Chapter 238 Terrifying Experience on the Cliff
Li Xiangyang carefully examined the rock stratum.
It's really good; the location is just right, and there's a fairly large indentation that provides shelter from the wind and rain.
Most importantly, that location has the smallest blind spot, making it difficult for golden eagles to spot you.
"That's it," Li Xiangyang said, already starting to check the equipment.
Whether the rope is strong or the climbing hook is secure, every detail must be taken seriously.
After checking their equipment, Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou began to climb.
Although both are skilled, they still had to be very careful when facing a near-vertical cliff.
Li Xiangyang carefully climbed up, making sure the climbing hook was firmly in place with every step he took.
"Brother Xiangyang, how about I lead the charge?" Wang Ergou shouted from below.
"Don't rush, this place is narrow, just follow my route," Li Xiangyang said without turning his head.
He knew all too well that the worst thing to do at such a time was to rush into things and take credit too quickly.
The two climbed up little by little, and by the time they finally reached their destination, it was already noon.
The sunlight shone directly on the rock wall, making people dizzy.
"Phew..." Wang Ergou leaned against the rock wall, wiping the sweat from his forehead. "This place is really hard to get up here."
Li Xiangyang looked around and found that the depression was indeed as well hidden as they had expected.
"Rest for a bit," Li Xiangyang said, taking a water bottle from his backpack and handing it to Wang Ergou. "We still have to work up a sweat tonight."
Wang Ergou took the water bottle and gulped down several mouthfuls before saying, "Brother Xiangyang, do you think we can make it happen tomorrow?"
"It depends on luck," Li Xiangyang said in a low voice. "The most important thing right now is not to alert them. If they discover we're here, all our efforts will be wasted."
After climbing all the way up, both of them were exhausted and hid in the depressions to quickly regain their strength.
Time flies, and before we knew it, it was getting dark.
"You get some sleep first," Li Xiangyang said, taking out the dry rations Li Xiaoyun had prepared from his backpack and handing them to Wang Ergou. "I'll keep watch."
“Okay,” Wang Ergou took the dry rations, “I’ll eat and then take a nap. Wake me up in two hours.”
In the stillness of the night, Li Xiangyang gazed at the starry sky, the only sound the howling of the mountain wind in his ears.
Occasionally, some noises could be heard from the golden eagle's nest above, indicating that the mother eagle was taking care of her chicks.
Fortunately, it's summer now, otherwise the nights would be even harder to endure. The two of them switched shifts several times but still didn't get a good rest.
At four in the morning, the east began to lighten with the first hint of dawn.
Li Xiangyang gently nudged Wang Ergou awake: "It's time to get ready."
The two checked their equipment again and waited quietly.
Before long, the eagle spread its wings and took flight, heading towards the river.
"Now!" Li Xiangyang said in a low voice.
They quickly began their operation, with Li Xiangyang leading the way and Wang Ergou bringing up the rear, cautiously approaching the golden eagle's nest.
This stretch of road, though short, is the most dangerous.
One wrong move and you could fall off the cliff.
Just as the two were about to reach the nest, a cold wind suddenly howled from the valley.
Li Xiangyang felt his foot slip, and his heart started racing instantly.
He quickly grabbed a protrusion on the rock face, his fingernails almost digging into the rock.
The ropes swung violently in the wind, making an unsettling whooshing sound.
"Watch out!" Wang Ergou's voice was very low, but he couldn't hide his nervousness.
At this moment, the mother eagle, perched in the nest, alertly raised her head.
Its sharp eyes gleamed with a cold light in the morning light.
Li Xiangyang held his breath, his muscles tensed, and pressed himself motionless against the rock wall.
He could clearly see the mother eagle's hook-like talons, gleaming coldly in the morning sun.
Each claw is as sharp as a dagger, enough to easily tear apart the flesh of its prey.
Time seemed to stand still at that moment.
The mountain wind howled, the ropes swayed, but Li Xiangyang didn't even dare to blink.
He knew that the golden eagle had extremely sharp eyesight, and that even the slightest movement could not escape its notice.
Li Xiangyang's arms began to ache from the tension, and sweat trickled down his face. But he maintained the posture, even his breathing became extremely soft.
Finally, the mother eagle lowered her guard and lowered her head.
Li Xiangyang then carefully let out a breath, but he knew that now was far from the time to relax.
Right now, we're less than five meters from the nest, and this last stretch is the most dangerous.
A single misstep could result in being spotted by a golden eagle or falling off the cliff. Both outcomes could be fatal.
“Brother Xiangyang,” Wang Ergou’s voice was so soft it was almost drowned out by the wind, “there’s movement in the nest.”
Li Xiangyang listened intently and indeed heard a faint chirping sound.
The sound surprised him, but it also made him more cautious.
If there are eaglets, the mother eagle's aggression will instantly increase to its maximum if she senses a threat.
He began to move his feet carefully, repeatedly checking the stability of his footing with each step.
With his left hand gripping the rope tightly, he groped his way forward on the rock face with his right.
The cold rock surface still carried the chill of the night, but it had been warmed by his palms.
Just then, a loose rock suddenly fell off his feet.
The stones tumbled and fell, making a crisp sound in the silent valley.
The sound wasn't loud, but it exploded in Li Xiangyang's ears like thunder.
The mother eagle awoke instantly and spread her wings abruptly.
The enormous wings cast shadows in the morning light, like a dark cloud suddenly obscuring the sky.
"Watch out!" Li Xiangyang shouted to Wang Ergou.
At this moment, he no longer cared about hiding it.
The mother eagle let out a sharp cry, a sound powerful enough to pierce one's eardrums.
The moment it took off, its enormous wings whipped up a gust of wind that nearly blew the two of them off the rock face, and its sharp claws went straight for Li Xiangyang's face.
In that instant, Li Xiangyang felt everything go black.
The mother eagle was incredibly fast; he could even see every barb on her talons.
The threat of death sent chills down his spine.
At the critical moment, Li Xiangyang suddenly leaned against the rock wall, pressing his body tightly against the protruding rock.
The eagle's sharp talons grazed his cheek, and the strong wind made his clothes flutter loudly.
Taking advantage of the moment the mother eagle swooped past, Li Xiangyang quickly drew his hunting knife from his waist.
He held the knife in one hand, his eyes fixed on the mother eagle circling in the air, and his breathing slowed down.
His current position was extremely dangerous. The ground beneath his feet was less than a foot wide, and behind him was a bottomless abyss.
Meanwhile, the mother eagle was circling overhead, poised to launch a second attack at any moment.
Seeing that the mother eagle's attention was entirely focused on Li Xiangyang, Wang Ergou quietly adjusted his position and took the gun from behind him.
He pointed the gun at the mother eagle circling in the air, his finger on the trigger, but he couldn't bring himself to fire.
It wasn't that he wasn't confident of hitting the target; at this distance, the chances of him hitting it were very high.
The problem is... what if you hit the target but don't kill them? How fierce will their dying counterattack be?
If he missed, things would be even worse; he couldn't imagine what the enraged mother eagle would do.