When Ruan Qi and her group reached the second underground level, the surrounding walls and ceiling were already on the verge of collapse, with large chunks of concrete and broken bricks frantically crashing down.
To protect their severely injured companions, Ruan Qi and Xi Jiu used their bodies to shield against the falling bricks, suffering numerous injuries to their bodies and heads.
But escaping was the priority, and no one uttered a word of pain; everyone was desperately rushing to the ground level.
"We're almost there! Hold on a little longer, pick up the pace!"
Xi Jiu's shout echoed amidst the roaring explosions.
Just as he finished speaking, the safety passageway leading to the first underground level suddenly exploded with an ear-splitting 'boom!'
It was deafening, the ground shook and the sky seemed to tumble.
The group climbing the stairs lost their balance and tumbled to the ground.
