Chapter 213.1
At this moment, Lin Beifan was also gazing out the window inside the imperial palace of Great Xia.
The ice disaster is about to begin!
He immediately connected to the Empire Sandbox within him and began to observe carefully.
Under his gaze, a powerful surge of frigid air carrying snow moved from north to south, approaching the Phoenix Mountain Range, and was about to blow into the territory of the Great Xia Kingdom.
If this cold air entered the country, the entire Great Xia would experience a sudden drop in temperature by more than 20 degrees, resulting in immense damage and loss.
Thus, Lin Beifan took action immediately, using the Hand of Weather to block the front of the Phoenix Mountain Range.
The frigid air blew fiercely but couldnt break through.
Constantly blocking the wind is not a solution. Maybe I should ask Great Luo for help. Cant let the Great Luo Emperors painstaking efforts go to waste!
With a mischievous smile, Lin Beifans Hand of Weather, which was blocking the front, shifted slightly.
Then, the cold air took a turn along this shifted direction, heading towards the west, towards the Great Luo Dynasty.
Consequently, the cold winds blowing towards Great Luo became even more fierce.
Inside the imperial palace of Great Luo.
Great Luo Emperor shivered uncontrollably, Its indeed the once-in-fifty-years ice disaster. It has just begun, and its already bone-chillingly cold! Fortunately, I have made preparations.
He walked back into the palace, draped himself in a thick fur coat, and lit charcoal fires.
Then, he summoned his important officials to start the work of keeping the country warm.
Each command was issued methodically from his mouth, directing the officials to carry out his orders quickly.
Only after all the arrangements were made did he breathe a sigh of relief.
Although we still cant fully resist the ice disaster, at least we can minimize the losses. I have done my best! In this worldwide ice disaster, whoever suffers the least and endures the longest will be the ultimate victor!
Then, Great Luo Emperor said with a smile, I am so well-prepared, yet it is still difficult. Other countries must be having an even harder time, right? Hahaha thats just as it should be! If its not hard for them, wouldnt all my efforts be in vain?
Standing with his hands behind his back, Great Luo Emperor proudly declared, After this ice disaster, it will be time for a reshuffling of power! Our Great Luo will surely rise and awe the world! Haha Hachoo~~
Strong winds howled, and heavy snow fell thickly.
Overnight, the whole world was covered in a blanket of white and dressed in silver.
All of this heralded the arrival of winter.
The common people still lingering on the streets were all driven home by the cold air.
Heck, its so cold. Winter has come so quickly, seemingly a few days earlier than usual!
Its really cold. It feels like this winter is not going to be easy!
And the snow is falling so heavily. Dont stand outside anymore, hurry home and take shelter from the snow, or youll freeze to death!
Wait, Ill go get some charcoal first!
And herd the chickens and ducks back in. Dont let them freeze to death!
Everyone was hastily making preparations for the winter.
On the second day, when the common people opened their doors, they found the outside covered in ice and snow.
The snow on the ground was nearly two inches thick, making it very difficult to walk on.
The rooftops were also shining silver, covered in snow.
With the piercing cold wind outside and the heavy snowfall, everyone preferred not to leave their homes but to stay inside and keep warm.
Initially, everyone thought the snow rain would end quickly.
But on the second and third days, the snow continued to fall without stopping, and strong winds kept blowing without any sign of weakening.
The snow on the ground piled up thicker and thicker, now over a zhang high, nearly reaching knee level.
In such snowy weather, it was impossible to think about going out, let alone working.
So, everyone continued to huddle inside.
The snow is really coming down hard, its been three days already!
Thats not the main problem! The main issue is that its windy and cold outside. You still feel cold even if youre wrapped in a blanket at home!
Yeah, Im freezing to death right now!
I hope the snow stops soon and the sun comes out quickly!
By the fourth and fifth days, strong wind was still blowing, and heavy snow was still falling, and the weather seemed to have become even colder.
At this moment, the common people were starting to panic.
Its been five days already, why hasnt it stopped?
Its getting colder and colder, its deadly!
Weve been burning too many charcoal these days, and were starting to run low!
Then well have to use it sparingly and wear more clothes!
By the 6th and 7th days, the outside was still marked by howling cold winds and heavy snowfall, with the ground frozen and the weather bitterly cold.
The common people were becoming seriously panicked.
Its been seven days already, and it still hasnt stopped!
This snowstorm is so weird! Even with five layers of clothes, its still not warm enough!
Were also running out of charcoal! Lets go ask the neighbors to borrow some, see if they have any?
If this damn weather doesnt let up soon, its going to be the death of us!
At this very moment, some people had already died under this severe cold weather.
The first to die were the beggars who begged outside.
They usually lived in dilapidated temples or houses, places that were barely shelter from the wind and rain, let alone the cold.
As for burning charcoal
That had always been a luxury for them, something they couldnt even dare to imagine.
They wore few clothes, so they could only huddle together for warmth.
However, huddling together for warmth also required energy, and energy came from food.
Now, with the world outside covered in ice and snow and with the bitter cold, no one could go out. How could they beg for food?
So, many beggars just died quietly.
Next were the elderly.
The elderly, advanced in years and suffering from various diseases, were weak and vulnerable. Affected by the icy weather, some couldnt survive and passed away.
In any country, this was a common occurrence in winter, but this year, the death toll was significantly higher.
Weak children also couldnt survive. Thus, many families were devastated.
However, this was not the worst of it.
In order to survive, many people who did not want to die had no choice but to break into the homes of the common people to rob them of their cold-weather supplies.
This is my familys quilt and charcoal! Dont rob us!
The thug stomped down hard and said viciously, Im about to freeze to death, what can I do? Better hand over the rest of the cold-weather supplies and food or else, Ill kill you!
No! We cant give it to you! If we give it to you, well freeze to death
The thug stomped down again: I dont care if you die, hand it over now! Or Ill stomp you to death!
Such incidents occurred in major cities.
When people lose all hope of survival, they inevitably take desperate measures, regardless of the consequences.
Even if the court wanted to intervene, they simply couldnt manage everything.
Thus, order began to collapse, chaos ensued, and human tragedies unfolded without end.
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