Daily Evolution from Mastering Tai Chi-Chapter 229 - 210: Dancer on the Ice Wall (Part 2)

How could this metabolic rate possibly allow one to climb Mount Everest without eating or drinking?

Climbing Mount Everest without a guide is itself akin to a suicidal act. Without the help of a local Sherpa guide, an ordinary person on Mount Everest is like a headless fly. It's akin to driving a car without any experience, constantly facing potential accidents and engine stalls that could lead to catastrophic outcomes. Only a few exceptionally talented individuals might survive such challenges.

What they do not know is that Wang Ye's daily metabolic rate has already exceeded 500,000 calories. If it weren't for the energy replenished by solar radiation, he would need to consume nearly half a ton of rice a day just to function normally.

Moreover, he has fully understood the route to the summit.

Even if he strays off course, Wang Ye can rely on his keen five senses to find the correct path, since the "landmarks" on Mount Everest are already numerous; as long as he follows these "landmarks," he will eventually reach the right path.

Ah Gui and the others endured their physical discomfort, almost trying to dissuade Wang Ye for half a day.

But due to Wang Ye's overly resolute determination.

After failing to dissuade him, Ah Gui and the others reluctantly had to let Wang Ye go his way.

The guide, after thorough preparation, led the rest of the team down the mountain at nine in the morning.

Wang Ye packed his things and embarked on his solitary journey to the mountain peak, leaving only a lone silhouette.

His silhouette was unlike other climbers, who appeared stumbling and powerless.

Instead, it was imbued with an unstoppable momentum, each step was immensely powerful, seemingly crushing the ice beneath him. Like a sharp blade straight into the depths of the mountain path.

"We must hurry and inform Manager Li about this." Ah Gui gazed at Wang Ye's departing figure, as a sense of urgency flickered in his weary eyes.

Unable to deter Wang Ye, all they could do was report this matter to the company higher-ups as quickly as possible.

Only when the upper management takes action can they avoid being affected as minor characters.

Additionally, they were also worried that Wang Ye might encounter mishaps during his climb of Mount Everest.

After all, Wang Ye is currently the champion in Chinese marathons and multiple sports, as well as being their signed athlete with Anta. If he were injured, it would mean that people like Ah Gui are likely to lose their jobs.

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About an hour later.

Wang Ye had already braved the wind and snow, arriving at the side of Luozi Peak from C2 Camp.

Without teammates slowing him down, his pace was unprecedentedly fast.

Yet, walking alone on the desolate, silent snowy mountains brought him an indescribable feeling of loneliness.

This feeling wasn't like the lonely atmosphere depicted in movies with melancholic BGM.

Rather, it was a profound loneliness emanating from deep within his genes, involuntarily stirring panic and anxiety in his heart, urging him to quickly find companions.

Wang Ye could only rely on the fatigue brought by intense exercise to erase this feeling of loneliness as much as possible.

Thus, Wang Ye was practically always in a Super Sensitivity state along the way.

Although this mode of travel is highly taxing on the body.

The advantage is that his speed is at least doubled.

The skill level of Rapid Movement will also increase rapidly.

Moreover, due to the relatively strong sunlight on Mount Everest, the energy provided by solar radiation can barely offset his consumption, preventing him from going into shock due to energy depletion.

Reaching the side of Luozi Peak, Wang Ye gazed at the steep slope, approximately 70 degrees in angle before him. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

His brow involuntarily furrowed.

The C3 Camp at an altitude of 6800 meters was situated at the midsection of the side of Luozi Peak.

This meant that this nearly vertical surface was his unavoidable path. The ice wall was as smooth as a mirror, attempting to use bare-handed climbing techniques was definitely impractical.

Of course, Wang Ye had already prepared for this, as he retrieved ice claws from his bag and fitted them onto his boots. These ice claws, resembling rows of hedgehog-like sharp teeth, could enhance his grip on the ice while Ice Climbing, a must-have equipment for ice climbing. Subsequently, he retrieved a pair of ice axes, holding them in hand. The ice axes resemble a sickle, and when held, they look somewhat like mantises, capable of breaking through the ice to provide leverage during ice climbing.

Generally speaking, before climbing this ice wall, guides need to pre-drill ice cones and dynamic ropes into the ice wall to ensure the safety of teammates during ice climbing.

Ice cones can be fixed onto the ice wall and are somewhat similar to the expansion bolts fixed onto rock walls during bare-handed climbing. They are also devices to protect climbers from falling. These two tools are usually indispensable during ice climbing. Without the protection of ice cones and dynamic ropes, any mistake by the climber may lead to fatal falls.

But Wang Ye, to save time, directly skipped the step of drilling in the ice cones. After all, he now possessed the protective Gang Qi of Vajra Indestructible, even a hundred-meter fall would hardly deal him a fatal blow.

Just as Wang Ye intended to climb the ice directly.

He suddenly recalled something, and continued retrieving a camera from his bag.

Affixing it to his right shoulder and connecting the camera to his phone to start streaming.

As Wang Ye ascended higher, the signal strength gradually diminished.

But he could still barely receive some signal here.

Furthermore, the upcoming ice climbing might offer very good visual effects.

Not taking this opportunity to stream and earn some money would be quite a missed chance.

Wang Ye pressed the button to start the live stream, and after a brief network delay, successfully initiated the stream.

In an instant, the number of online viewers in the streaming room shot up quickly, reaching over a thousand within just five seconds.

[Haha, I'm here!]

[Qi Refining Brother is streaming again!]

[Where is this? Where is this?]

[Where is Qi Refining Brother now? Has he reached the C3 Camp?]

[Why is there no one around, is Qi Refining Brother streaming alone????]

[Judging by the terrain, he seems to be at the side of Luozi Peak, he might be close to Camp Three!]

[I clicked into the stream before I could finish in the bathroom because I saw Qi Refining Brother live!]

[Divine! Karma God!]

Seeing the silly comments in the streaming room, Wang Ye smiled and said: "Good morning, audience friends. As you see, I have arrived at the side of Luozi Peak, preparing for ice climbing, heading to C3 Camp. I will introduce the scenery here as I climb."

[Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry.]

[I am King Jiji!]

[Stop talking so much, start climbing!]

[Yeah, climb, give the guys in the stream a show!]

[I've seen a lot of rock climbing, but it's my first time watching ice climbing live!]

[Can you really climb such a slippery ice wall?]

"Everyone, hold tight, I'll begin ice climbing now." Wang Ye secured the camera and phone, then wielded the ice axe to chisel out a small groove in the ice wall. His right foot equipped with the ice claw pushed against the ice wall, stomping down on it.

Crunch!

Crack!

Countless ice particles fell, merging into the snow layer.

Though influenced by gravity, both the ice axe and ice claw slightly slid.

Still, it barely managed to move the torso half a meter upward.

Several grooves about 2 centimeters deep appeared on the ice wall.

After confirming that the grooves could bear his weight, Wang Ye began speeding up.

Using his lv4 Professional Level Climbing Skill to accelerate his ice climbing movements.

Although rock climbing and ice climbing are different projects, they are largely interconnected.

Both are sports that involve climbing upward using arms and legs.

So most rock climbing techniques can be applied to ice climbing.

With Wang Ye gradually adapting to the feel of the ice wall, his movements became dazzling, leaving profound marks on the ice through the continuous chiseling with the ice axe and ice claw, akin to the tire marks left when drifting.

Countless ice particles fell like raindrops.

Wang Ye's ice climbing actions transitioned from cautious to open.

Countless fancy rock climbing techniques were utilized by him, including suspension, lateral movement, swaying, and crossing.

Such skills made him appear like a dancer on the ice wall.

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