A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 664: Deep Laboratory

As the roar of the jeep gradually faded, Bai Ye led the soldiers slowly into a huge shadow hidden under the sand dunes. It was a bunker that had been abandoned for many years, and the years had left mottled marks on its surface. The iron door was half-closed, as if it was a portal to another world, quietly waiting for the arrival of uninvited guests.

"Everyone be careful, there may be unknown dangers here." Bai Ye's voice was low and alert. He jumped off the jeep first, holding an old rifle and scanning the surroundings with a sharp gaze. The soldiers followed closely behind him. Although their movements were a little nervous, their eyes revealed their curiosity and desire for the unknown world.

The entrance to the bunker was blocked by a heavy iron door covered with traces of rust. Bai Ye pushed the iron door open with force, and a musty and stale smell came to his face, mixed with a little uneasy chill. Soldiers filed in, and the light of flashlights swayed in the dim bunker, illuminating their way forward.

The bunker's interior is intricately structured, with narrow corridors crisscrossing like a maze. Faded maps and slogans hang on the walls, telling of the former glory and mission of this place. However, now all of this has turned to dust, leaving only empty echoes and endless darkness.

"We will search separately, and make sure to keep in touch." Bai Ye briefly arranged the tasks, and then led several soldiers to the corridor on the left. Their footsteps echoed in the empty bunker, and each step seemed particularly heavy.

As the exploration deepened, the soldiers gradually discovered the secrets of the bunker. Some rooms were filled with abandoned equipment and supplies. It was obvious that this was once a supply station for a military base. However, the erosion of time made these supplies worthless, leaving only rust and the smell of decay all over the floor.

"Look here!" a soldier suddenly exclaimed, pointing to a huge map on the wall. The map marked many unknown places and symbols, and although most of them were blurred, some important military facilities could still be vaguely identified.

"This may be the key for us to find new clues." Bai Ye walked to the map and looked at it carefully, then ordered the soldiers to record the map for subsequent research.

However, the exploration was not smooth sailing. When the soldiers went deep into a more secretive area, they suddenly encountered a group of mutated creatures. They had distorted shapes and fierce eyes, and they were obviously mutated due to long-term living underground, radiation or other unknown factors.

"Prepare for battle!" Bai Ye reacted quickly and shouted to the soldiers to stay alert. The soldiers raised their weapons and started a fierce battle with the mutants. The bunker was filled with a terrifying melody of gunshots, roars and screams.

The battle lasted for a long time before it finally subsided. The soldiers sat on the ground, covered in wounds, gasping for breath, their eyes filled with fatigue and fear. The mutants lay on the ground in a mess, motionless, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood and death.

"We have to leave here as soon as possible." Bai Ye stood up and looked around and said, "This place is no longer safe."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They knew that in this world full of unknowns and dangers, they had to remain vigilant and cautious at all times in order to survive. So they set out again along the same path back to the entrance of the bunker, ready to leave this horrible place.

However, just as they were about to leave the bunker, they were stopped by an unexpected discovery - a secret laboratory was hidden in the deepest part of the bunker. The laboratory was brightly lit and well-equipped, and it was obvious that some important research or experiment had been conducted here.

"Let's go in and take a look." A hint of curiosity and uneasiness flashed in Bai Ye's eyes, but he still decided to lead the soldiers into the laboratory to find out.

The interior of the laboratory was full of technology but also revealed a bit of weirdness. Various test tubes, instruments and lab tables were neatly arranged with various unknown liquids and samples on them. Bai Ye and the soldiers carefully shuttled between these devices trying to find valuable clues or discoveries.

At this moment, a sudden voice broke the silence of the laboratory - "Welcome to the Doomsday Laboratory." A cold mechanical voice echoed in the air, making everyone shudder.

The soldiers immediately became alert, raised their weapons and looked around to try to find the source of the sound, but found nothing.

"Don't be nervous, it's just an automatically played recording." Bai Ye analyzed calmly, "It seems that someone here once tried to leave some information for us."

Sure enough, they found an old recording device in a corner of the laboratory. Bai Ye pressed the play button and a deep and vicissitudes of life voice began to tell the history and purpose of this laboratory. It turned out that this was once a secret biological weapons research base, but an accidental leak caused a large number of deaths and biological mutations. In order to cover up the truth, the government decided to abandon the base and destroy all related records. However, this recording device was accidentally preserved and became the last witness of this secret.

After listening to the recording, the soldiers' faces became serious. They realized that this bunker was not only an abandoned military base but also a place full of danger and crime. They had to leave here as soon as possible and make this secret public to prevent more people from being hurt.

So they set out again to leave the bunker full of horror and memories and embark on a new journey. The secret of the doomsday laboratory remained in their hearts forever and became an indelible memory.

The soldiers looked at each other, with complex emotions intertwined in their eyes. Fear, curiosity, and an indescribable driving force made them hesitate for a moment before this decision. But soon, a consensus quietly formed among them - they did not intend to leave like this, at least not now.

"Bai Ye, can we... go in and take another look?" A soldier's voice trembled slightly, but was extremely firm.

Bai Ye was silent for a moment. He knew what this decision meant. But he also felt the soldiers' perseverance and determination. In this world full of unknowns and dangers, they may have become accustomed to facing challenges, and even enjoy the pleasure of solving mysteries and overcoming fears.

"Okay, but we have to be more careful." Bai Ye finally nodded, his tone was full of unquestionable determination. He knew very well that once they stepped into that laboratory, they might never be able to turn back. But at this moment, they had no way back, only forward.

The soldiers gathered at the entrance of the laboratory again, and the light of the flashlights once again illuminated this unknown space. They carefully stepped over the debris scattered on the ground, and each step seemed extremely heavy. There was a tense and oppressive atmosphere in the air, as if even breathing had become difficult.

As they go deeper into the laboratory, more secrets gradually emerge. The research reports hanging on the wall, the unknown samples placed on the laboratory table, and the complex and sophisticated instruments and equipment... each one reveals the former glory and sin of this laboratory.

"Look here!" a soldier suddenly exclaimed. He pointed to a huge photo wall, which was covered with photos and experimental data of various creatures. Some of these creatures had strange shapes, while others were similar to creatures on Earth but not exactly the same. Obviously, a large number of biological experiments and transformations had been carried out here.

"Are these... all their works?" another soldier asked with a hint of fear. Bai Ye walked to the photo wall and carefully examined each photo. His heart was filled with shock and anger. These photos not only revealed the evil deeds of the laboratory, but also made him see the ruthless trampling of nature and life by humans.

"We must find more evidence." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "These materials are enough to expose their crimes and prevent similar experiments from happening again."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They began to search for valuable clues and evidence in every corner of the laboratory. They flipped through piles of documents and reports, took photos of important experimental data and photographs, and even carefully collected unknown samples and reagents.

As time passed, the atmosphere in the laboratory became more and more tense. The soldiers were always alert to possible dangers, but their faith never wavered. They knew they were doing something very important and just - exposing the truth and saving the innocent.

However, just when they were about to complete the search mission, an unexpected change occurred - the lights in the laboratory suddenly went out and the surroundings fell into darkness.

"What's going on? Is there a circuit failure?" a soldier asked anxiously.

Bai Ye quickly took out a flashlight and illuminated the front to try to find the source of the problem. But at this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from the darkness accompanied by a creepy roar.

"Be careful! Something is coming!" Bai Ye warned loudly.

The soldiers immediately became nervous and raised their weapons to prepare for the upcoming danger. However, when they tried to see the enemy in the dark, they found that the mutant creatures were approaching them silently.

The battle broke out again, but this time it was more intense and cruel than the last time. The number of mutants seemed to be greater than before, and they became more ferocious and cunning. The soldiers had to fight and find a way out, but they seemed to be trapped in this closed laboratory.

"We can't be trapped here!" Bai Ye roared, "We must find a way out and take away the evidence!"

The soldiers responded one after another, and their fighting spirit was aroused to the extreme. They began to attack the mutant creatures more frantically and tried to find the exit or ventilation of the laboratory. But as time passed, they still could not escape this horrible dilemma.

At this moment, Bai Ye suddenly noticed a seemingly inconspicuous control console in a corner of the laboratory. He quickly rushed to the console and carefully studied the buttons and display screen on it. After some effort, he finally found a switch that might control the power supply and ventilation system of the laboratory.

"Quick! Everyone, cover me!" Bai Ye shouted, "I want to try this switch!"

The soldiers immediately understood Bai Ye's intention and raised their weapons to provide cover for Bai Ye. Bai Ye took a deep breath and pressed the key switch.

With a roar, the lights in the lab came on again and the vents began to whirr. A fresh air rushed into the lab, making the soldiers feel refreshed. But more importantly, they finally found hope of escape.

"Quick! Everyone follow me!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, "Let's go out from the vent!"

The soldiers responded one after another and quickly gathered together to follow Bai Ye towards the ventilation vent. They carefully crawled through the narrow passage to avoid the mutant creatures that were still wandering in the darkness. After some efforts, they finally managed to escape from the horrible laboratory and returned to the corridor of the bunker.

However, they did not stop. They knew that although they had escaped from danger temporarily, their mission was not yet completed. They had to leave the bunker with those important evidences and make the truth public. So they set out on the journey again, full of determination and resolve.

After escaping from the ventilation duct, the soldiers did not relax at all. They knew that they had only temporarily escaped the direct threat in the laboratory, and there might be more unknowns and dangers hidden deep in the bunker. The beam of the flashlight swayed in the dim corridor, and every step was on the edge of the unknown. There was an indescribable tension in the air.

"Everyone stay alert, there may be other dangers here." Bai Ye's voice echoed in the silent corridor. His words were like a taut string, making everyone's nerves tense to the extreme.

At this moment, a subtle and rapid sound came from the darkness not far away. Although the sound was small, it was enough to speed up everyone's heartbeat. The soldiers quickly formed a circle, stood back to back, and pointed their guns in the direction of the sound.

"What is it?" a soldier asked in a low voice, with a hint of trembling in his voice.

Bai Ye did not answer, but stared at the front, with the rifle in his hand already loaded, ready to deal with the impending danger at any time. Suddenly, several flashes of light appeared in the darkness. They were countless pairs of eyes flashing in the darkness, as if the gate of hell was slowly opened, releasing endless evil.

"Radiated rats!" Bai Ye shouted in a low voice, his voice revealing an unquestionable firmness. Upon hearing this, the soldiers pulled the trigger and prepared to face this sudden battle.

Following Bai Ye's order, the soldiers opened fire at the same time, and the sound of gunfire echoed in the narrow corridor, forming a dense fire network. However, these radioactive rats were extremely cunning, and they used the twists and turns of the corridor and obstacles to flexibly dodge the bullets. What's more, they seemed to have some strange resistance to radiation. Even if they were hit by bullets, they only temporarily lost their ability to move, and soon they could stand up again and continue to attack.

"These rats...how can they be so strong?" a soldier exclaimed, his voice full of fear and confusion.

"They have been mutated by radiation and have stronger vitality and aggression." Bai Ye explained calmly, "We must be more careful and not let them get close."

(End of this chapter)