The Ultimate Evolution - Chapter 306

Chapter 306

Previously, when Saruman’s doppelganger couldn’t forcefully tunnel up the mountain, he ordered the orcs to gather snow from faraway; heating the snow into water, then hastily transporting the water before it had the chance of freezing . Using the water, they slowly condensed and sculptured its way up, to forge a path leading to the summit .

Although much effort was created, sacrificing countless frostbitten orcs; this form of paving a way to the snowy peak was undoubtedly more effective, and efficient than forcefully gnawing a pathway up .

However, cementing an artificial ice road up contained a massive underlying danger . It was clear that the artificial ice road was evidently weaker, completely incomparably to the ancient density of the primary ice layers of the snowy mountain .

Frequently, orcs would be sent out to clear away the accumulated snowflakes and ice fragments of broken glaciers on the road, preventing it from caving in under the immense weight . Yet now, a thousand tons worth of snow and ice loudly crashed down . Like a torrential waterfall, the immeasurable billions of snowflakes rained down in thunderous rumbles, over every inch of space beneath .

The spiralling mountain path could no longer tolerate such weight, its thick icy route exposed its cracked flaws; bit by bit, a numerous web like cracks appeared before it utterly shattered! Instigating an explosion of snow dust!

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At a remote frosted valley, rivalling ice walls on both sides . Its reflective sleek surface, reflecting the glaring sun . Heaps of white snow piled up the valley . The lingering chain reactions of sporadic crumbling landslides rumbled occasionally .

Apart from that, a deathly stillness . Only the winds of winter swept through, striking terror with its ghastly, sorrowful humming .

Suddenly, a patch of snow tremored slightly, a frosted red hand drilled out . The hand scraped against the sides repeatedly, loosening the snow around . Anchoring firmly by grabbing a rock, the hand pulled its body out . Naturally, it was Sheyan who was buried by the avalanche .

His strength had been exhausted fully, a buzzing sound rang constantly in his ears . His vision blank, his body devoid of energy as he slumped onto the soft snowy surface; taking huge breaths .

Previously when the icy pathway collapsed, Sheyan likewise fell downwards . Fortunately, the massive protruding piece of ice edge above his head belonged to the primary body of the mountain, it was incomparably tough . Hence, it didn’t crumble along with the avalanche, preserving Sheyan’s pathetic, minute life .

The entire mess of snow and ice rolled down beneath the shattered mountain path, sinking deep towards the ground . During Sheyan’s falling descent, countless fragments of ice struck against him; yet it only caused him several cut wounds, as he got buried underneath the snow .

Even though being buried underneath snow sounded disastrous, it was a different to being buried underground or water . Once underground or in water, one wouldn’t be able to breathe and would suffocate within mere minutes .

However, snow was soft by nature, allowing minute air spaces through, allowing one to sustain some breath for a long period of time . As long as the situation calmed down, and one wasn’t buried too deeply; chances of survival was still high .

Moreover, he fell pretty late and wasn’t buried so deeply, after regaining consciousness, he carefully burrowed his way up, returning to the snowy surface . Sprawled over the snow, puffs of white fog breathed out of his mouth, a searing ache transmitting from his chest . The pain wasn’t intense anymore, merely a numbing ache .

After resting awhile, Sheyan climbed back up, starting to dig frenziedly around the same area he burrowed out from . A brief moment later, Sheyan finally excavated the semi-conscious melody out of the snow . Concurrently, Reef also managed to burrow out, similarly slumping onto the ground as he fought for deep breaths .

After pondering, Sheyan initially wanted to try excavating that dwarf out . He still wanted to know what that Offspring of Thorondor was carrying . Instead, the panting Reef stopped him as he shook his head .

“That guy is a lost cause . He had been frightened by the sight of the avalanche, and ran down aimlessly . I saw a glacier collapsing on top of him…… . . ”

Sheyan sighed, suddenly straightening up as if realizing something .

“Then did you see those uruk-hais?”

Reef similarly turned alert and replied .

“I followed those guys and hid against the ice walls……”

A despairing look filled their eyes, both flickering with vigilance and uncertainty . If they had imitated the actions of those uruk-hais and survived, then certainly those uruk-hais would survive as well! Under such circumstances, they were both exhausted, cold and hungry; definitely unable to sustain an intense battle .

While they affirmed this realization, not too far away, the snowy surface started to shudder slightly; as though something was trying to dig out . Sheyan instantly hoisted up the elf maiden by her little ass, signalling to Reef as they turned to flee . Deep and shallow footprints followed the trail along the soft snow . Quickly, they abandoned this desolated ice valley .

In a short ten minutes later, the snow tremored violently followed by 3 uruk-hais emerging from it . Naturally, that sinister and mightier uruk-hai leader was part of them . Actually under the heavenly tribulation of a avalanche, luck played an important part . Although the uruk-hais correctly dealt with the matter, situated at a slightly disadvantaged lower position, a good portion of them met their fates under the earth-shattering weight of the snow .

Slung tightly around their bodies was a rugged animal hide bag; even amidst the avalanche, it didn’t go missing . The bags were like a survival kit, obviously they were already well prepared for a long drawn out pursuit .

Looking at the fresh footprints ahead, a vile smile formed on the uruk-hai leader’s face, before erupting in uncontained laughter . They were in no hurry to chase, shaking off the snow violently from their bodies . Their bodies returned to its reddened state . Releasing a murderous roar to the sky, it reverberated along the bitter walls of the mountain, fading after a long time .

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Trudging over snow appeared poetically graceful in movies, yet it was no easy feat . Every step was burdened by sinking into the snow, utilizing immense strength to pull it out before repeating the same process . It expanded a load of energy .

Furthermore, the sheer quantity of snow covered the entire landscape of terrain . Dangerous unfathomable holes had been covered . If one wasn’t careful, one step and he will disastrously land himself inside a deep hole .

As they advanced, the mountain valley turned narrower as the snow beneath their feet gradually turned sparse . Finally a greyish rocky surface was revealed, only scattered snowflakes littered over it . A gentle metallic shimmer coated the rocks, revealing its natural toughness . The winds were increasingly becoming fiercer, causing them to bend their backs in order to withstand the drag of the winds .

When they reached here, Sheyan and Reef’s pace became noticeably faster . Although fatigue plagued them, they were aware of the trail of footsteps they had left behind . If those uruk-hai survived, it was an easy feat to locate them .

Hence, they pressed on while gritting their teeth . The two walls of the mountain valley gradually converged into a 2-3 shoulder length space . After the squeezed through a narrow mountain pass, a wide panorama greeted their view .

The mountain valley had metamorphosed like a drastic painting, into a vastly broad valley . Although the sides were still precipitous after precipice, an expansive vacant land filled the middle aisle . A tremendous patch of pine forest thrived in its midst, the roofs of the pine trees covered by pure snow, it was like a hearty christmas wonderland .

After the endlessness of striking white, greenery had finally emerged . Sheyan and Reef naturally released a soothing sigh . At least in this forest, their footsteps would be indistinct . Apart from that, because their interspatial regions were sealed, this area signified food, warmth, and a chance to shake off the pursuing hostiles .

After entering the forest, they carefully inspected the area, searching for dropped pine cones that could be used as food . In this bitterly harsh environment, the pine nuts were effective in curbing hunger, and providing great warmth to the body .

Half an hour later, they had already infiltrated 4 kilometres into the pine forest . They discovered loads of pine cones, yet not a single contained pine cuts . Strangely, the pinecones were all empty, devoid of any nuts within them .

Going deeper into the forest, their initial delight and excitement had vanished . In place, an indescribable furtive taste wrapped around their hearts .