A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 651

After escaping from the laboratory that was about to self-destruct, Bai Ye and the soldiers' heartbeats had not yet completely calmed down, and their rapid breathing echoed in the narrow bunker corridor. The darkness around them was like an invisible net, wrapping them tightly, but compared to the previous despair, they now had a greater desire and vigilance for the unknown.

"Bai Ye, where are we going next?" A soldier asked in a low voice, with a hint of fatigue and uneasiness in his voice. Bai Ye stopped and looked around. Under the dim light, the walls of the bunker were mottled, as if recording the vicissitudes and secrets of the past. He pondered for a moment, his eyes fixed on a corridor that looked relatively spacious.

"Maybe we can find a way out over there," Bai Ye replied briefly, and then took the lead and walked forward. The soldiers followed closely behind him, and their footsteps echoed in the bunker, and each step seemed particularly heavy.

Soon, they accidentally discovered a half-open door, with a faint light coming through the crack, which was particularly eye-catching in this dark bunker. Bai Ye gently pushed the door open, and a stale and slightly musty air blew in his face, and a long-abandoned bookstore appeared in front of him.

The bookstore is full of dust, the bookshelves are tilted, and the pages of books are scattered all over the floor, as if time has stopped here for many years. However, under this tranquility, there are unknown dangers hidden.

"Everyone be careful, there might be..." Before Bai Ye finished his words, a slight and rapid rustling sound interrupted his warning. Then, from the gaps in the bookshelf, groups of black insects surged out like a tide and rushed towards them. Although these insects were small in size, they emitted a faint blue light all over their bodies. Obviously, they were affected by the radiation and became extremely ferocious.

"Radiated bookworms!" a soldier exclaimed, and he quickly raised the mop in his hand to try to resist these sudden attacks. But there were so many radiated bookworms that they nimbly shuttled between the bookshelves, avoiding the attacks and rushing straight into the soldiers' faces.

"Retreat!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, waving the mop in his hand and slapping the insects around him. The soldiers followed suit, but in this small space, their movements seemed clumsy and weak.

"Why are these bugs so troublesome!" A soldier complained as he fought. There were several red and swollen wounds on his face caused by the bugs.

"Don't be distracted, stay focused!" Bai Ye commanded while fighting. He noticed a solid-looking table in a corner of the bookstore and immediately called the soldiers to move over there.

The soldiers moved quickly, stood in a row with their backs against the table, and built a defense line with simple weapons such as mops and brooms. The radioactive bookworms rushed forward one after another, but they soon found that this defense line composed of humans and simple tools was much stronger than they had imagined.

"This is not a solution. We must find a way to eliminate them!" Bai Ye looked around anxiously, looking for a possible solution. Suddenly, his eyes fell on the books scattered on the ground. Although most of these books were damaged, they might contain clues to deal with the radioactive bookworms.

"Everyone, pay attention, look for any information about these bugs in these books!" Bai Ye shouted. Upon hearing this, the soldiers lowered their heads and began to search. They turned the pages of the books carefully, fearing that they would disturb the crazy bugs.

After some effort, a soldier finally found a book with a blurred cover and a yellowed drawing between the pages. He shouted excitedly: "Bai Ye, look at this!"

Bai Ye took the blueprint and carefully identified it in the weak light. There was a strange device drawn on the blueprint, and a brief description next to it: "Ultraviolet light can effectively disperse radioactive organisms."

"Ultraviolet lamp!" Bai Ye's eyes lit up, and he immediately looked around for a possible source of ultraviolet light. At this moment, he noticed an old table lamp in a corner of the bookstore. Although the lampshade was broken, the bulb was still intact.

"Quick, bring that lamp over here!" Bai Ye shouted excitedly. The soldiers moved quickly and carefully moved the lamp in front of them. Bai Ye turned the switch under the light bulb hard, but the lamp did not respond.

"The power is out," a soldier said frustratedly.

"No, we still have a way." Bai Ye did not give up. He noticed some used batteries and wires piled up in a corner of the bookstore. He quickly walked over, picked out a few batteries that seemed to be usable and a piece of intact wire, and began to try to repair the lamp.

After a busy period, the desk lamp finally lit up again. Although the light was weak, it was as precious as a life-saving straw to them. Bai Ye quickly pointed the desk lamp at the group of radioactive bookworms. The strong ultraviolet beam instantly illuminated the entire bookstore, and also made the insects whine in pain.

The irradiated bookworms fled under the ultraviolet rays, some turned directly into ashes, and some stumbled to find a place to hide. The soldiers took the opportunity to launch a counterattack, using mops, brooms and other tools to eliminate the remaining bugs one by one.

The battle was finally over, and the bookstore returned to a brief peace. The soldiers slumped on the ground, gasping for breath, their faces full of fatigue and relief. Bai Ye looked at the still glowing lamp, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that this was just a small episode in their long journey, and there would be more challenges waiting for them in the future.

"Everyone take a break, and then we'll move on."

Bai Ye's words echoed in the quiet bookstore. Although the soldiers were exhausted, their eyes were rekindled with determination. They knew that in this abandoned bunker, every moment of rest could be fatal. Only by moving forward could they find a real way out.

"Bai Ye, what should we do next?" a soldier asked, with a hint of caution and anticipation in his voice. Bai Ye stood up and looked around. The mess in the bookstore reminded them of the battle they had just experienced, but at the same time, the faint light from the lamp gave him a glimmer of hope.

"We must find more light sources, or at least materials that can be used to make ultraviolet devices." Bai Ye said after thinking for a moment, "These radioactive bookworms are just one of the many threats in the bunker. We must be prepared for greater challenges." The soldiers nodded one after another, and they began to search carefully in the bunker, hoping to find useful supplies. Bai Ye led a team deep into the bookstore, looking for possible hidden secret rooms or secret passages. They pushed open the shaky doors and stepped over the collapsed bookshelves. Every step was full of unknowns and dangers.

After some effort, they finally found a staircase leading underground in a hidden corner. The stairs were covered with moss on both sides, and it was obvious that no one had stepped on them for a long time. But Bai Ye knew that this staircase might be a passage leading to a deeper level of the bunker, where the answers they needed might be hidden.

"Everyone follow me, let's go down and take a look." Bai Ye whispered, he took the lead and stepped onto the stairs, followed by the soldiers. As they continued to go deeper, the air around them became more and more humid, and a musty smell came to their noses, making people frown.

At the end of the stairs was a heavy iron door, covered with rust, as if it had been sealed for countless centuries. Bai Ye pushed the door hard, but it didn't budge. He looked around and found an ancient keyhole next to the door, which obviously required a key to open.

"We have to find the key." Bai Ye said, and he signaled the soldiers to split up and search. After searching for a while, a soldier found a rusty key under a bookshelf not far away, and the shape perfectly matched the keyhole.

With a slight "click", the iron door slowly opened, and a stronger musty smell came towards them. The soldiers held their breath and walked carefully into the space behind the door. This was a huge underground warehouse, filled with all kinds of supplies and equipment, from food, water to weapons and medicines. More importantly, there were several seemingly intact ultraviolet lamps and generators placed in a corner of the warehouse.

"Great, now we have enough weapons and light sources!" a soldier shouted excitedly. Bai Ye also smiled for the first time in a long time, knowing that these supplies would greatly enhance their survivability and combat effectiveness.

However, just as they were about to leave the warehouse, a low roar suddenly sounded, shaking the entire bunker. The soldiers looked around in horror, only to see a group of large, strangely shaped radioactive creatures appear at the entrance of the warehouse, making deafening roars, apparently attracted by their movements.

"Prepare for battle!" Bai Ye quickly gave the order. The soldiers immediately picked up their weapons and stood in a row, back to back, ready for the upcoming battle. But this time, they were no longer unprepared refugees, but warriors with sufficient supplies and fighting spirit.

The UV lamps were lit one by one, and the strong UV beam instantly illuminated the entire warehouse, causing the radioactive creatures to wail in pain. The soldiers took the opportunity to launch a counterattack, using various weapons to attack them fiercely. The battle was extremely fierce, but the soldiers gradually gained the upper hand with their firm belief and tacit cooperation.

However, just when they thought they were about to win, a radioactive creature of the largest size suddenly rushed out from the darkness and headed straight for Bai Ye. It was extremely fast and powerful, and almost no one could stop it. Seeing this, Bai Ye immediately waved his weapon to meet it, but it was obviously no match for the monster.

At this critical moment, a soldier stepped forward. He rushed forward without hesitation and blocked the monster's attack with his body. Bai Ye took the opportunity to go behind the monster and stabbed the weapon in his hand into its vitals with all his strength. The monster let out a shrill wail and fell to the ground, unable to move anymore.

The battle finally ended, and the soldiers collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath. They looked at each other, with both fatigue and relief in their eyes. They knew that the victory of this battle was not only because they had sufficient supplies and combat power, but also because of the trust and sacrifice between them.

"We did it." Bai Ye said softly, his voice was weak but full of power. The soldiers nodded in agreement. They knew that the road ahead was still long and full of unknowns and dangers, but they also believed that as long as they united as one, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

In the following days, Bai Ye and his soldiers continued to explore and challenge in the bunker. They used the materials in the warehouse to make more weapons and defense devices to continuously improve their survival ability. At the same time, they also encountered more radioactive creatures and mutant plants, but every time they relied on their wisdom and courage to successfully escape danger.

However, as time goes by, they gradually realize that this bunker is not their final destination. Although the outside world is full of dangers, it is also full of hope and opportunities. They are eager to see the light of day and regain their human way of life.

When deciding to go deeper into the bunker to search for the nest of the radioactive bookworms, Bai Ye and the soldiers felt complicated but determined. They knew that this would be an unprecedented challenge, not only because there might be more ferocious enemies hidden in the unknown depths, but also because there might be no turning back on this road. But as they have proved countless times, in the face of desperate situations, humans can always inspire unprecedented courage and wisdom.

"We can't let these radioactive bookworms continue to wreak havoc. They have already threatened our survival." Bai Ye stood in the middle of the warehouse, looking at every soldier with a firm gaze, "We must find their nest and solve the problem fundamentally."

The soldiers nodded one after another, with a determined light in their eyes. They knew that this was not only for their own safety, but also for those who might still be struggling to survive in the ruins.

"But we need to be fully prepared." Bai Ye continued, "We must ensure that we have enough ultraviolet light sources, weapons, and protective equipment. At the same time, we must develop a detailed action plan to ensure that every step is foolproof."

In the next few days, Bai Ye and his soldiers worked almost non-stop. They used the resources in the warehouse to make more ultraviolet lamps and simple protective clothing, and reinforced their weapons to ensure that they could exert their maximum power in battle. In addition, they drew a detailed map, marking the known safe areas and potential danger points in the bunker, and made full preparations for the upcoming expedition.

Finally, on a rainy morning, Bai Ye and his soldiers set out on a journey to the depths of the bunker. Wearing heavy protective clothing, holding ultraviolet lamps and weapons, they carefully shuttled through the narrow and winding passages. Every step forward was full of unknowns and dangers, but they did not retreat, but instead strengthened their faith.

As they went deeper, the environment in the bunker became increasingly harsh. There were more and more cracks in the walls, and the ground began to collapse. The air was filled with an indescribable stench that made people want to vomit. But Bai Ye and the soldiers seemed to be unconcerned. They only had eyes for the unknown goal ahead.

(End of this chapter)