A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 666: Light at the Cave Entrance

"Yes, games." Bai Ye continued, "I remember there are some Sudoku booklets in my backpack. We can take turns playing them. This will not only relax us, but also exercise our thinking ability. Maybe, in the process of playing the game, we can find some clues to solve the problem."

The soldiers looked at each other and nodded in agreement. Then they found a Sudoku pamphlet and sat together to start this unusual "game journey".

As time went by, the tense atmosphere in the bunker was gradually replaced by a relaxed and happy atmosphere. The soldiers sometimes lowered their heads in deep thought, sometimes discussed with each other, and everyone's face was filled with concentration and excitement. Bai Ye, on the other hand, silently observed everyone, his heart filled with warmth and gratitude.

Through this game, the soldiers not only relaxed, but also unexpectedly discovered some new ideas for solving problems. They began to apply the logical thinking and strategies in the game to actual problem solving and discovered some details and clues that they had not noticed before.

"It seems that Bai Ye's idea is really good." A soldier said with a smile, "Not only did we relax, but we also found a way to solve the problem."

"Yes," another soldier agreed, "and I feel that the tacit understanding and trust between us have also increased a lot."

Bai Ye smiled and nodded, he knew that this game was not only for relaxation and entertainment, but also to enhance the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the team. In this crisis-ridden bunker, only by unity and mutual trust can we face the challenges of the future together.

Bai Ye's eyes slowly moved away from the Sudoku game booklet. He looked around at the soldiers sitting around him. Everyone had a smile on their face, temporarily forgetting their fatigue because of the game. However, this relaxation did not last long. Bai Ye's desire to explore the unknown and the desire for the truth surged in his heart again. He sighed softly, breaking the tranquility.

"We... can't stay here any longer." Bai Ye's voice was low and firm. His words were like an invisible force that gradually faded the soldiers' smiles and brought them back to reality.

The soldiers looked at each other without saying a word, but they all read the same emotion in each other's eyes - tension and uneasiness. They knew that Bai Ye's decision meant that they were about to embark on that road full of unknowns and dangers again.

"Bai Ye, you mean..." A soldier spoke hesitantly, as if he wanted to confirm something.

"Yes," Bai Ye interrupted him with an unquestionable determination in his tone, "We have to move on and find the truth about this bunker. Those radioactive creatures and everything we encountered before are too weird. We can't just give up like this."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They stood up, packed their equipment, and set out again. The flashlight beams flickered in the darkness, like the interweaving of uneasiness and determination in their hearts.

As they went deeper into the bunker, the surrounding scene became more eerie and terrifying. The walls were covered with cracks, and from time to time, rubble fell, making dull sounds. The air was filled with a stronger smell of radiation, making it difficult for them to breathe. However, none of this stopped them from moving forward.

They passed through room after room, each of which was like a puzzle waiting for them to solve. But as time went on, they gradually discovered that there were no clues about conspiracy or secrets in these rooms except for the traces left by radioactive creatures.

"Bai Ye, are we mistaken?" a soldier couldn't help but ask, his voice full of confusion and fatigue, "This place looks like an abandoned laboratory, and those radioactive creatures are just caused by radiation mutations. There is no conspiracy."

Bai Ye paused for a moment after hearing this. He looked up at the endless darkness ahead, and doubts rose in his heart. But then he shook his head and said firmly, "No, we can't give up easily. Now that we are here, we must find the answer. Perhaps the truth is hidden somewhere we haven't discovered yet."

Although the soldiers still had doubts in their hearts, seeing Bai Ye's determined eyes, they chose to believe. So they continued to move forward, each step filled with fear of the unknown and desire for the truth.

However, as time went by, they began to feel more and more desperate. The depths of the bunker seemed like an endless maze, and no matter how hard they tried, they could not find the exit. The number of those radioactive creatures was increasing, and they became more violent and brutal. Every encounter caused them to suffer heavy losses.

"Bai Ye, how...how long can we hold on?" A soldier's voice was trembling and despair, and his eyes were full of fear of death.

Bai Ye did not answer, he just walked ahead silently, the beam of the flashlight drew lonely and determined tracks in the darkness. He knew that he was not sure how long they could hold on, but he also knew that if they gave up now, all their previous efforts would be in vain.

At this moment, a low roar suddenly came from the front, breaking the silence in the bunker. The soldiers stopped and looked vigilantly in the direction of the sound. Not far ahead, a huge metal door slowly opened, revealing the unknown world behind the door.

"Is it the exit?" a soldier asked in a low voice, his voice full of anticipation and nervousness.

Bai Ye did not answer, he just walked quickly towards the metal door. When he stood in front of the door, he took a deep breath and then pushed the door open.

However, what awaited them was not the light and hope they had imagined, but a more gloomy and terrifying scene. Behind the door was a huge underground space filled with all kinds of strange mechanical devices and experimental equipment. In the center was a huge transparent container, which held a huge radioactive creature. This creature was larger and more terrifying than any they had encountered before. Its eyes were full of madness and cruelty, as if it would break free at any time and tear them to pieces.

The soldiers looked at each other, each of them with despair and fear on their faces. They knew that they had been forced into a desperate situation with no way out.

"White Night..." a soldier shouted in a trembling voice, but his voice was quickly drowned out by the roar of the radiated creature.

Bai Ye did not look back, he just held the weapon tightly in his hand and looked at the radioactive creature with a sharp gaze. He knew that at this moment, they had no choice. They could only try their best to fight for that glimmer of hope.

So, they raised their weapons again and charged at the radioactive creature. However, this battle was destined to be difficult. Every attack they made was as weak as an ant trying to shake a tree. The radioactive creature seemed to have infinite strength and endurance. It repelled their attacks again and again. As time went by, the soldiers' physical strength and will were gradually exhausted. They began to feel exhausted, and the weapons in their hands became extremely heavy. However, none of them chose to give up. They knew that only by persisting could they find a glimmer of hope.

The battle between Bai Ye and the soldiers entered a white-hot stage. Sweat and blood intertwined, blurring their vision, but the desire to survive became clearer. Every swing of the weapon was a challenge to the limit of life, and every breath carried expectations for the future.

Finally, with perfect coordination, Bai Ye seized the opportunity, jumped up, and stabbed the long knife in his hand into the heart of the giant radioactive creature with a sound of breaking wind. The creature let out a deafening wail, and then its huge body fell to the ground with a bang, splashing a cloud of dust.

The soldiers panted and looked at each other, their eyes showing both the relief of surviving the disaster and the shock of the life-and-death battle. They slowly approached the huge corpse and confirmed the death of this terrifying creature. Bai Ye stood aside, his eyes deep, as if thinking about something.

"Bai Ye, we... won." A soldier broke the silence, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice.

Bai Ye nodded, but did not respond immediately. He looked around. This huge underground space had nothing unusual except for the mechanical wreckage and the dead radioactive creature. He had an inexplicable feeling in his heart, as if everything here was telling them that their previous speculations - speculations about the conspiracy, were all wrong.

"It seems that we are really wrong." Bai Ye finally spoke, his voice low and heavy, "There is no conspiracy here. Those radioactive creatures are just products that were created or mutated for some reason."

The soldiers had mixed expressions when they heard this. Some felt relieved, because no conspiracy meant no bigger enemies; others felt disappointed, because their previous efforts seemed to have been in vain. But no matter what, they all understood one fact: they had to keep moving forward and find a way out.

"So, what should we do now?" asked a soldier, with a hint of confusion in his voice.

Bai Ye pondered for a moment, then said: "We have to continue exploring this bunker and find the exit. At the same time, we have to collect more information to understand the history and background of this bunker. Perhaps, in the process, we can find some useful clues."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They regained their spirits and began to search in this huge underground space. They checked the mechanical devices and experimental equipment, trying to find some useful information or clues. However, most of these devices were severely damaged and could not provide any valuable information.

Just when they were feeling frustrated, a soldier suddenly discovered a secret passage hidden behind the wall. This passage was blocked by a heavy metal door, which was covered with traces of time and rust spots. But it was this inconspicuous door that became the key to their continued exploration.

"Bai Ye, look!" the soldier shouted excitedly, pointing to the secret passage.

Hearing this, Bai Ye immediately went forward to check. He pushed open the heavy metal door with force, and saw a narrow and winding passage behind the door. There seemed to be a faint light coming in at the end of the passage.

"It seems that this is the way out we are looking for." Bai Ye said, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

The soldiers followed Bai Ye into the passage, and they moved forward cautiously, fearing that they would trigger any traps or mechanisms. However, the passage was unusually quiet, with no other sounds except for the occasional sound of dripping water and wind.

As they went deeper into the tunnel, the faint light became brighter and brighter. Finally, when they walked out of the tunnel, the view in front of them suddenly became clear - they had come to a huge underground cave. There was a natural hole at the top of the cave, and the sunlight shone through the hole, illuminating the entire cave.

The soldiers cheered, they finally found a way out! They all ran to the cave entrance, eager to breathe the fresh air outside. However, just as they were about to leave the bunker, Bai Ye suddenly stopped.

He looked back at the bunker that was once full of danger and unknowns, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. Although there was no conspiracy here, everything they experienced here made them stronger and braver. They learned unity and trust, and also learned to find hope in desperate situations.

This cave entrance, like a masterpiece carefully carved by nature, is quietly embedded in the top of the underground cave, as if it is a door connecting two worlds. It does not stand abruptly in the air, but slowly reveals its unique charm in a harmonious and mysterious posture.

At the edge of the cave entrance, the rocks have been baptized by the years and present an irregular outline, like waves, and like the intricate roots of an old tree. The surface of the rock is covered with a thin layer of moss, which is lush and green, forming a sharp contrast with the dim cave environment around it, adding some vitality to the cold stone wall. The sunlight penetrates this thin green barrier, becoming soft and warm, and sprinkles on the floor of the cave, forming patches of mottled light and shadow, as if it is the most exquisite painting of nature.

The size of the cave entrance is moderate, neither too narrow to be suffocating nor too spacious to lose its sense of mystery. It can accommodate several people passing through side by side, but not so wide that people can see through the world outside the cave. This perfect size makes it feel like an unknown mystery is about to be uncovered every time you approach the cave entrance, filling your heart with curiosity and expectation.

Around the entrance of the cave is a circle of rock cliffs formed by natural weathering. These cliffs tower into the sky, as if they are warriors guarding the entrance of the cave, standing tall despite wind and rain. The cliffs are covered with various patterns and patterns, some of which look like ancient totems, and some look like traces left by water erosion, silently telling the history and vicissitudes of this land.

What is even more amazing is that there are several tenacious plants growing around the cave entrance. They either cling to the cliffs or take root in the cracks of the rocks, challenging the limits of nature with their amazing vitality. Although these plants are not tall, their leaves are emerald green and their flowers are bright and eye-catching, adding a touch of bright color to this dark cave. Whenever the breeze blows, they sway gently, as if greeting passers-by.

"Let's go." Bai Ye finally spoke, but his voice was more determined and calm. "But please remember, no matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter in the future, we must persevere like we did today. Because only in this way can we find our own bright road."

The soldiers nodded in agreement after hearing this. They followed Bai Ye to the cave entrance and embarked on a new journey. The bunker that was once full of danger and unknown gradually disappeared from their sight and became an unforgettable memory.

(End of this chapter)