123: It's raining.

Batan Country's livestream room instantly erupted like ignited fireworks, and the entire nation was immersed in a wave of jubilation.

As if injected with infinite vitality, people flocked to the streets, singing and dancing to celebrate this unexpected victory in the most enthusiastic way.

Their cheers echoed through every street and alley.

"Ali is simply our hero!"

"This is the power of luck; it seems Heaven is particularly favoring our Batan Country!"

Netizens frantically shared Ali's videos on social media, and his name seemed to grow wings, spreading to every corner of the country overnight.

Chinese viewers also flooded into Batan Country's livestream room to offer their sincere congratulations. The screen was filled with friendly comments, and a cordial atmosphere overflowed everywhere.

China, as the first country to successfully complete the challenge, not only luckily avoided this terrible disaster but also reaped a wealth of honor and pride.

Lu Fan and An Lan instantly became national heroes. Their names and heroic deeds were reported by major media outlets, becoming the focus of heated discussion in every street and alley.

Children even regarded them as idols, their eyes sparkling with admiration as they vowed to be like them, possessing brave qualities and extraordinary wisdom.

With the challenge over, the temperature dropped visibly as if by magic, gradually returning to normal levels.

Lu Fan carefully removed the bamboo baskets from the Taro seedlings, his movements gentle for fear of hurting the fragile sprouts.

Afterward, he picked up a watering can and watered the seedlings, watching the tender green leaves sway gently in the breeze as if they were nodding in thanks, speaking of the tenacity and hope of life.

An Lan, meanwhile, was seriously tidying up the tools, arranging them neatly.

Dahei and the other small animals surrounded them, hopping and jumping happily, letting out joyful cries from time to time, as if they also felt their owners' joy and were sharing in the happiness.

After the temperature dropped, the animals lost their previous listless appearance and became full of energy, frolicking around and adding much life to the wilderness.

"We must have a good celebration today; this is a total victory!" Lu Fan said to An Lan with a smile, his eyes sparkling with pride as if announcing their triumph to the whole world.

An Lan's lips curled up into a bright smile as she nodded in agreement. "That's right, we must have a good meal to reward ourselves properly."

The two returned to the Shelter. Lu Fan skillfully started a fire with fluid movements that clearly showed his experience.

An Lan began to meticulously prepare the ingredients. She took out the previously stored game and paired it with some fresh wild vegetables gathered from the wilderness, preparing for a sumptuous barbecue feast.

Dahei crouched to the side, his eyes fixed on the grill, saliva almost dripping out. He let out a "wuwu" sound every now and then, as if urgently prodding his master: "Hurry up and finish grilling, I can't wait!"

"Don't be in a hurry, you'll get your share." Lu Fan smiled and patted Dahei's head, his affectionate manner like talking to an old friend of many years, full of warmth.

Before long, the aroma of roasted meat wafted through the air, making one's mouth water.

Lu Fan fed Big Horn and the others fodder and water, ensuring these little companions were also well-fed.

Afterward, he and An Lan sat by the fire, enjoying the delicious roast meat to their heart's content.

While they were eating dinner, it suddenly started to rain heavily, with bean-sized raindrops pattering down.

Lu Fan and An Lan quickly moved into the room. Looking at the curtain of rain outside the window, An Lan couldn't help but say happily, "It's finally raining. It was so hot before; this rain is truly timely!"

In the distant wilderness, other contestants had different reactions upon seeing the rain.

Some contestants saw the rain and their eyes lit up immediately, as if they had discovered treasure.

They scrambled to grab various containers around them to catch the hard-won fresh water, muttering as they did so, "Finally, there's water. If it didn't rain soon, I would've been roasted dry."

Others were like lunatics who had broken free from their shackles, running wildly in the rain and shouting loudly, enjoying the coolness of the moment to their heart's content, as if trying to shake off all the previous heat and fatigue.

Yamamoto from Japan was currently hiding under a makeshift, simple rain Shelter, looking at the rain outside with a face full of regret.

He recalled his pathetic state during the challenge, being chased everywhere by the fire, eventually failing the challenge and leaving his country facing punishment, his heart filled with resentment.

"If only I could be as capable as China's Lu Fan."

Yamamoto muttered softly, a hint of envy in his eyes. He knew deep down the gap between himself and Lu Fan and felt vexed by his own performance.

Andre from Pretty Country was standing in the rain, letting the water wash over him.

His originally messy hair was now plastered to his face by the rain, making him look even more ridiculous.

Recalling the miserable state when his grass skirt was set on fire, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. "This experience could practically be written into a comedy novel."

Andre talked to himself, viewing his ordeal with an optimistic mindset and turning the disaster into an interesting story.

Meanwhile, on the side of China's Lu Fan and An Lan, they weren't as wild as the other contestants.

They stood quietly at the entrance of the Shelter, looking at the rain outside with satisfied smiles on their faces.

To them, this rain was not just a refreshing downpour but also a symbol of victory.

"The rain in the wilderness has its own unique flavor; it smells of earth," Lu Fan said with emotion, feeling nature's gift with his heart and enjoying this moment of peace and beauty.

Dahei ran happily in the rain, jumping up from time to time to catch raindrops, looking like a mischievous child full of playfulness.

Big Horn and the others were not to be outdone, frolicking and playing in the rain, splashing up sprays of water.

The entire Shelter was filled with life and vitality, like a beautiful pastoral painting.

As the rain continued to fall, the ground gradually became moist. The previously wilted plants regained their vitality, their tender green leaves stretching out in the rain as if thanking this timely downpour.

Lu Fan and An Lan watched all this, their hearts full of gratification.

They knew that although this challenge was over, their lives would continue. They had to keep surviving in this wilderness and explore more of the unknown.

"Next, we need to properly plan our future life," Lu Fan said seriously to An Lan, his eyes revealing anticipation and determination for the future.

An Lan nodded in agreement. "Right, we can use the experience accumulated from this challenge to make the Shelter sturdier, plant more crops, and make our lives more stable."

The two began to discuss their future plans enthusiastically, from planting Taro and building a more complete irrigation system to making more practical tools, not missing a single detail.

Their eyes were full of longing for the future, as if they could already see a beautiful home gradually being established in this wilderness.

Chinese viewers were also cheering for Lu Fan and An Lan's victory. Major media outlets reported their deeds, and people in every street and alley were talking about these two heroes.

Children pasted their photos by their beds, vowing to be as brave and wise as they were.

"Great God Lu and Goddess An Lan are simply our pride; they represent the spirit of China!"

"Yeah, I want to be like them in the future too—not backing down in the face of difficulties and moving forward courageously!"

Netizens left frantic comments on social media, expressing their feelings of admiration.

The names of Lu Fan and An Lan had already become a symbol, inspiring countless people to bravely face the challenges in their lives.

In Batan Country, Ali's name also spread through every street and alley.

People were proud of his luck and regarded him as a national hero.

Ali thus became a celebrity in Batan Country, and his hometown quickly became famous, with countless people traveling to visit and catch a glimpse of this lucky man.

At night, the rain stopped, and the sky was dotted with stars, as if nature had lit lamps for them.

Lu Fan and An Lan sat by the fire chatting, enjoying this peaceful and beautiful night.

When it was almost time for bed, both of them tacitly remained silent.

Previously, it was because it was too hot and An Lan's room had a fan, so Lu Fan had slept in her room.

Now that the temperature had dropped, they both seemed to be waiting for the other to speak first to decide the sleeping arrangements for tonight, adding a hint of subtlety to the atmosphere.