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Chapter 177 - 175. Life and Death Hairpin Bend (Second Update)_1

Chapter 177: 175. Life and Death Hairpin Bend (Second Update)_1

The task released by the Divine Punishment System required an average speed of 80 kilometers per hour, which seemed a bit simpler than Ren He’s last mission on Mount Laojun—after all, his average speed was probably over 90 last time, as there were far fewer bends on Mount Laojun compared to Heavenly Gate Mountain!

In road downhill cycling, bends are the rider’s arch-nemesis—they have to constantly challenge the turns and push their limits.

What does it mean to have 99 bends in a 10-kilometer distance? On average, there’s a bend every hundred meters, and with that, even slight relaxation would prevent building up any speed.

And while the larger bends could be tackled without drifting, the U-shaped hairpin turns were a different story.

During this downhill run, Ren He had to surpass his own limits over and over to meet the Divine Punishment System’s mission requirements. He even gave up on any hope of a perfect score the instant he heard the task.

His speed was very fast—on the initial flattest section, Ren He even raised his speed to around 120 kilometers per hour, a near-human limit without the protection of gear like a windbreaker.

It was all to raise his average speed as high as possible while still being safe enough to complete the mission.

An Si watched all this quietly. He didn’t know that Ren He had a mission to fulfill; all he knew was that Ren He’s speed was insanely fast on these winding mountain roads!

He had no wind-blower, no measures to reduce wind resistance, but relied entirely on his formidable physical fitness to withstand the mighty forces of nature.

What did this speed mean? Many expressways have a speed limit of 120 kilometers per hour for cars!

In reality, most ordinary people drive at this speed on the highway, with only a few exceeding 120 kilometers per hour.

People who have driven on highways generally know this.

"Too crazy," An Si said in disbelief through the intercom, "Erbao... do you have an ambulance on standby for rescue?"

Liu Erbao was taken aback, "Shouldn’t that be something you guys at TK prepared? I’m part of the filming team, not logistics... Don’t tell me..."

"Damn it!" An Si cursed. He now deeply regretted agreeing so hastily to Ren He’s ascent of Heavenly Road. Such challenges should always be fully prepared before they began, yet this time it had been too rushed. They only found out yesterday that Ren He would challenge Heavenly Road, and today they were already at Heavenly Gate Mountain—An Si was completely flustered!

Such events hovered countless times at the brink of life and death, practically taunting the Grim Reaper, who certainly wouldn’t let go of any opportunity to drag down someone daring to provoke him into the endless abyss.

Now, in this wilderness, it was too late to find any rescue team. An Si could only hope that Ren He would successfully pull off a miracle!

"Don’t disappoint us... I’m still looking forward to having a drink with you after this!"

...

At this moment, except for Ren He, who didn’t have an intercom, everyone in the team knew one thing: there was no rescue team.

With Ren He’s current speed, any mistake would undoubtedly lead to grave injuries—there was no reason to believe he would survive.

A somber mood instantly weighed down on everyone.

"Everyone just focus on your damn jobs," Liu Erbao suddenly shouted over the intercom, "I believe he can do it! Make sure to capture his eyes at the first hairpin bend—I want that look in his eyes!"

Liu Erbao decided not to think about what would happen if Ren He made a mistake, nor did he want to think about it!

He was firm in his belief that Ren He would succeed!

Before meeting Ren He, he had never imagined that a 16-year-old could become the leader in the world of extreme cycling sports, nor did he expect such a person to write so many good songs.

The guy had always been creating miracles, so this time should be no different!

However, 30 seconds later, someone shouted over the intercom: "Camera 3, start capturing, the Knight will enter the hairpin bend in 15 seconds!"

Hairpin turn... it’s finally here!

Ren He had maintained a speed of 120 for a significant amount of time, and now the entire map of the Heavenly Road was etched into his mind, knowing exactly when to slow down.

So, 15 seconds before entering the hairpin turn, Ren He began to decelerate, 120, 115, 110, 105, 100, 90, 80!

In the eyes of all team members, Ren He was like a bolt of lightning, with the helicopter’s spotlight permanently fixed on him, three meters ahead. It was for capturing these spectacular moments throughout the journey that Liu Erbao personally took control of the No. 1 camera on the helicopter.

The mountain roads of Heavenly Gate Mountain were like a colossal stage, and the lights from the helicopter were like applause awarded to Ren He.

This place belonged to one man alone!

The closer he got to the hairpin turn, the calmer Ren He became. That calmness was not mediocrity, but a firmness and composure after believing in everything he was about to confront.

That was the greatest courage in the world.

The massive sound of the helicopter’s rotors roared through the mountains while the music of "Faded" resonated incessantly in Ren He’s heart, as if his blood too was about to ignite, and the brightness of the world would be extinguished as a result.

As the sun sinks into the sea.

As the bicycle races along the mountain road.

As all of Ren He’s attention focused solely on the extreme life experience he was about to undergo.

Indeed, all this was enough to extinguish the light, even the sun would wither and fade against the backdrop of his radiance.

Just one second before entering the curve, Ren He’s speed finally dropped to the extreme cornering speed of 68 kilometers per hour!

Precision, efficiency, limit!

Ren He’s entire body tilted down as if it were going to lie flat against the ground, a U-turn was different from other bends, having a farther drifting distance and a greater arc!

But still, Ren He’s heart remained calm, his eyes already gazing beyond the hairpin turn towards the road ahead.

An Si and others held their breath in anticipation, only to see An Si’s face spread from a tightened, anxious expression to one of immense ecstasy, "Holy shit! He did it! He made it!"

Liu Erbao’s excited voice came over the walkie-talkie, "Awesome! Truly fucking awesome! In my whole damn life, I admire my brother Ren He the most, awesome! Tell me, did you get the shot of his eyes?"

"Got it, I guarantee you’ll find it even more stunning than the last time!"

"Hahaha, the post-production this time has to be done well, shock those foreigners who have never seen the world again!"

Logically, since they had rented a helicopter, they should showcase a few scenes from it to add to the intense and thrilling atmosphere, but Liu Erbao had no plans to give the helicopter any screen time. With Ren He’s downhill highway speed reduction techniques, the helicopter was no more than an accessory.

Liu Erbao always played his cards in an unconventional manner, but it was precisely this that made him kickass!

Up next was the dense area of hairpin bends. In such a place, it was impossible for Ren He to balance speed and skill, nor could anyone else.

So, he maintained a steady cornering speed between 68 and 75, with each turn akin to a walk at death’s door; if there really was a Grim Reaper, he was probably standing by the roadside, tantalized and tormented by Ren He’s provocation.

But all this was far from over!

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