A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 619: Farewell Magneto

Under the night sky, the lights of the basketball court gradually dimmed, and an intense basketball game had just ended. Bai Ye stood on the empty field, his sportswear soaked with sweat, but his eyes were shining with determination. He stared at the laboratory in the distance, where they would face the next challenge - to open the portal and deliver the antidote to the zombie virus to the target location.

Bai Ye took a deep breath and turned to the workers who were still cleaning up the site and cleaning up their sweat. He waved his hand and signaled them to leave. The workers stopped their work and looked up at this serious and majestic leader. Although they didn't understand what was going on, they felt unprecedented tension and solemnity from Bai Ye's expression.

"Okay, everyone, today's work ends here." Bai Ye's voice was low and powerful, "Please leave this area immediately. We will take care of the rest."

The workers looked at each other, but no one dared to raise any objections. They quickly packed up their tools and left the basketball court in an orderly manner. Bai Ye watched them leave until the last worker disappeared into the night.

At this time, Bai Ye turned and walked towards the rest area. There, a group of soldiers had recovered their strength after a short rest. They stood in neat rows, waiting for Bai Ye's order. Bai Ye walked in front of them, his eyes swept across everyone's face, and he saw a firm look and a belief in victory.

"Soldiers!" Bai Ye's voice echoed in the night sky, "We are about to face a severe test. Our goal is to go to the laboratory, open the portal, and deliver the antidote to the zombie virus to the target location."

Upon hearing this, the soldiers straightened their backs and responded in unison: "Yes! We will complete the mission!"

Bai Ye nodded with satisfaction and continued: "I know you are ready, but please allow me to emphasize again - we must be careful. The antidote to the zombie virus is our only hope, and we cannot make any mistakes."

The soldiers responded again in unison: "Understood!"

Bai Ye nodded and waved for them to follow him. The soldiers quickly formed two teams and followed Bai Ye closely. They crossed the basketball court and came to the entrance of the laboratory.

The door of the laboratory was tightly closed, with a complex combination lock on it. Bai Ye walked forward, stretched out his hand and quickly tapped on the combination lock. A series of keystrokes echoed in the night sky, as if playing a prelude to the upcoming action.

"Beep—" As the last button was pressed, the combination lock made a crisp prompt sound. The door slowly opened, revealing a passage leading deep into the laboratory. Bai Ye walked in first, followed by the soldiers.

The interior of the laboratory was dark and gloomy, with only a few emergency lights flickering faintly. Bai Ye turned on the flashlight to illuminate the road ahead. They moved forward cautiously, always alert to possible dangers around them.

Finally, they arrived at the laboratory where the antidote for the zombie virus was stored. Bai Ye quickly found the location of the antidote and picked up a box full of antidote. He carefully checked the label and logo on the box, and after confirming that it was correct, he handed the box to the soldier behind him.

"Take this box." Bai Ye instructed, "This is our hope and our responsibility."

The soldier took the box and held it tightly in his arms, with a determined light flashing in his eyes, as if he was ready to face all difficulties.

Next, they came to the portal's control room. Bai Ye walked to the console and began to operate the complex instruments and buttons. His fingers quickly tapped on the keyboard, and lines of code and data flashed on the screen.

"We need to activate the portal's energy system first." Bai Ye explained, "This process may take some time."

The soldiers stood silently by, watching Bai Ye's operation. They knew they couldn't disturb him at this time, so they could only wait quietly.

Finally, with a low roar, the portal's energy system was successfully activated. Bai Ye quickly switched to the portal's position control interface and began to adjust the portal's target coordinates.

"Now we need to determine the coordinates of the target location." Bai Ye said, entering a string of numbers on the screen, "This is our target - the source of the zombie virus outbreak."

As Bai Ye inputted, the location coordinates of the portal were gradually locked. The indicator light on the console began to flash and emit a buzzing sound. Bai Ye took a deep breath and pressed the final start button.

"Beep—" With a clear prompt sound, the portal slowly opened. A dazzling light shot out from the portal, illuminating the entire control room. Bai Ye and the soldiers stretched out their arms to shield their eyes to avoid being hurt by the strong light.

As the light faded, they saw the other side of the portal - a strange and desolate world. It was the source of the zombie virus outbreak and their destination.

Bai Ye took a deep breath and turned to look at the soldiers. Their faces were full of tension and expectation, but more of it was firm determination and courage.

"Alright, soldiers." Bai Ye's voice echoed in the empty control room, "It's time for us to set off."

The soldiers responded in unison: "Yes! We follow you!"

Bai Ye nodded and walked into the portal first. The soldiers followed closely behind him, crossing the threshold of light one by one. They were about to embark on an unknown journey, but their hearts were full of hope and faith. Because they knew that as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

The light of the portal shone in an instant, as if tearing through the barrier of space. Bai Ye and the soldiers were pulled by an invisible force and passed through the endless void. When they stepped on the ground again, the scene before them startled everyone.

They were in a vast wasteland, surrounded by desolate land, with only occasional protruding rocks and broken trees telling of the vitality of this land. On the distant horizon, a steel city stood tall, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding ruins. The outline of the city was particularly clear in the afterglow of the setting sun, with towering buildings seeming to reach the sky, and various lights emitting from them, showing the prosperity and vitality of the city.

The soldiers were shocked by the scene before them. They looked around with surprise and curiosity on their faces. However, Bai Ye seemed unusually calm. His eyes were deep and firm, as if he had expected all this. "Is this our destination?" a soldier couldn't help but ask.

Bai Ye nodded and said in a deep voice: "Yes, this is the Steel City that we are going to protect. Although it is built on ruins, it is full of vitality and hope."

Just as everyone was talking, there was a sound of breaking air in the sky. Then, a figure fell from the sky and landed steadily in front of everyone. It was a cloaked man wearing a purple cloak. He was tall and mighty, and his sharp eyes flashed with a firm light under the cloak.

"Magneto!" Bai Ye recognized this old friend at a glance, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Magneto raised his head and looked at Bai Ye. A smile appeared on his face, and his voice was low and powerful: "Bai Ye, long time no see."

Bai Ye walked forward and hugged Magneto tightly. The two had a deep friendship and had experienced countless life and death tests together. Now that they met again, they both felt extremely excited and emotional.

"Magneto, thank you for coming." Bai Ye said sincerely, "This Steel City is the result of our joint efforts and also our hope for the future. Your joining will make us more powerful."

Magneto nodded, smiled with a firm look in his eyes, and then said loudly: "That's right, Bai Ye. I have been following your actions. When I learned that you needed help, I came here without hesitation. This steel city is our common hard work, and I will do my best to protect it."

Bai Ye looked at Magneto with gratitude, his heart full of respect and gratitude. He knew that Magneto was a powerful ally, and his joining would bring endless strength and courage to their actions.

"So, what should we do next?" asked Magneto.

Bai Ye pondered for a moment, then said: "First, we need to ensure the safety of this steel city. Although we have established a defense system, the threat of the zombie virus still exists. We need to strengthen patrols and vigilance to prevent any potential threats."

"No problem." Magneto nodded, "I will use my abilities to help you strengthen your defense system and ensure the safety of this city."

Bai Ye nodded, then turned to the soldiers and said, "Soldiers, we are about to face a tough battle. We need to unite as one and move forward courageously to defeat the threat of the zombie virus. I believe you are ready."

The soldiers responded in unison: "Yes! We are ready!"

Bai Ye nodded with satisfaction, then waved his hand: "Okay, let's go. Let's go and protect this steel city together!"

The soldiers immediately followed suit after hearing this. They marched in an orderly line towards the Iron City. Magneto followed closely behind, his purple cape fluttering in the breeze, showing his majesty and power.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Bai Ye, Magneto and the soldiers walked side by side, their figures cast long shadows on the wasteland. Their hearts were full of determination and faith, because they knew that as long as they united as one and moved forward courageously, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and challenges.

As they approached the Iron City, the outline of the city became clearer and clearer. The prosperity and vitality of the city shocked and amazed everyone. The soldiers quickened their pace, eager to see the real appearance of the city with their own eyes.

The moment they finally stepped into the Steel City, they were shocked by the scene before them.

There are no smooth metal facades reflecting the setting sun, no high-tech vehicles gliding silently, and no robot waiters shuttling around. Instead, this city is a miracle shaped by Magneto's extraordinary magnetic power, built from the wreckage and abandoned metal of the wasteland world.

On both sides of the street, abandoned car shells are cleverly welded together to form a unique architectural structure, and the rusty surface records the traces of time. The windows are made of broken glass bottles and metal mesh, which let in dim and warm light, showing a different breath of life. Although the materials are simple, every detail reflects the indomitable and creative spirit of Magneto and his followers.

Residents wore clothes made of old fabrics and recycled materials, their faces filled with tenacity and optimism. Children played on playground equipment made of scrap metal, their laughter echoing among the ruins, injecting infinite vitality into this seemingly desolate city.

On this wasteland once shrouded in despair, the Iron City is like a tenaciously growing metal heart, emitting an unyielding light. Magneto's will and talent are most directly reflected here, and every inch of land and every piece of metal seems to be endowed with a story of life.

Walking in this city, you can see a patchwork of buildings, which are made up of old car frames, broken mechanical parts, and even discarded household appliances. These fragments, which seem worthless to the outside world, have become solid city walls, winding alleys, and warm family cabins in the hands of Magneto. The texture of the metal presents colorful colors in the sunset, rusty red, oxidized blue, and each color is a mark of time, telling the past and rebirth.

Bai Ye looked around, his heart filled with indescribable emotion. Every brick and tile of this city tells the wisdom of survival and the desire for the future. It is no longer an isolated island in the wasteland, but a symbol of the immortality of the human spirit.

"Magneto, you have created a miracle." Bai Ye said to the cloaked man beside him, his words full of admiration, "Although this place is not as glamorous as high technology, it is more real and more hopeful than any advanced city."

Magneto smiled slightly, with both pride and expectations for the future in his eyes. "This is not just my creation, but every person and every family built this home with their hands and determination. Here, we have proved that even in the harshest environment, humans can find a way to survive and live with dignity."

The soldiers were also deeply moved by this scene, and they began to understand the significance of this battle more. Protecting this steel city is not only to fight against the threat of zombie viruses, but also to protect the unyielding spirit of mankind and the pursuit of a better life.

As night falls, lights come on in every corner of the city. Although these lights are faint, they connect together in the darkness, like stars, illuminating the way forward.

(End of this chapter)