A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 684: Imprisonment Measures
Bai Ye stood in the dark and spacious underground stone chamber. The stone walls were inlaid with faint fluorescent stones, which covered the quiet space with a layer of mysterious silver gauze. He stared at the crystal in his hand, which was a strange gem emitting soft blue light, as if it contained endless power and secrets. After careful planning and unremitting efforts, he finally placed this crystal that could change the world safely in a special box.

This box is made of rare obsidian, with complex runes engraved on the surface. Every stroke of the runes is shining with a faint light. They are not just decorations, but also a powerful sealing formation designed to protect the crystal from any external forces. Bai Ye gently closed the lid of the box, and there was a "click" sound, as if countless chains were intertwined in the void, tightly binding the treasures in the box.

"Soldiers, get started." Bai Ye ordered in a deep voice. His voice echoed in the empty stone chamber with unquestionable majesty. Upon hearing his words, the soldiers around him quickly took action. They were well-trained and their movements were in unison. Under the command of several craftsmen, a huge iron cage was slowly hoisted. It was made of fine iron, heavy and solid. Each iron bar was carefully forged and shone with a cold metallic luster.

As the iron cage slowly descended, the atmosphere in the entire stone chamber became more solemn. The soldiers held their breath, fearing that they would accidentally disturb the treasure that was about to be imprisoned. Finally, the iron cage landed steadily on the box, wrapping it tightly inside, as if it had built an indestructible fortress.

"After confirming everything, proceed with the final seal." Bai Ye's voice sounded again, his eyes revealing determination and resoluteness. The craftsmen immediately stepped forward, holding special instruments, and began to draw more complex seal patterns around the iron cage. These patterns gradually lit up as they moved, interweaving into a huge net, completely isolating the iron cage and the crystal from the world.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and everyone's hearts slowly relaxed as the seal was completed. Bai Ye walked to the iron cage and looked at it deeply. He was worried about unknown challenges, but also had a firm belief in protecting peace. "This is not only to protect the crystal, but also to protect the peace of this world." He said silently in his heart.

Later, Bai Ye ordered the giant iron cage to be placed in the deepest part of the stone chamber, where there was a secret door leading to a safer and more hidden underground space. The soldiers took action again, using pulleys and ropes to carefully move the heavy iron cage, and every step seemed so cautious and solemn.

After some effort, the iron cage was finally placed in the designated position. Bai Ye personally checked it again and again, making sure that every detail was perfect, and then he nodded slowly. "Now, we can temporarily relax." He said softly, but there was still a hint of imperceptible tension in his tone.

In the following days, Bai Ye and his soldiers took turns guarding outside this secret stone chamber. They knew that this important task was not only to protect the crystal, but also to take responsibility for the whole world. As time went by, the legend about the crystal gradually spread among the people, but most people did not know where it was, let alone how much effort and sacrifice Bai Ye and his soldiers had made for it.

However, the real challenge has just begun. Facing these potential threats, Bai Ye and his team must always remain vigilant and be prepared to meet any possible challenges.

In the process, Bai Ye gradually discovered that the power of the crystal was much more complicated than he had imagined. It was not only a powerful weapon, but also a key connecting different worlds and dimensions. In order to truly master this power, he must solve the mysteries behind the crystal and uncover the truth it hides.

Commissioner Smith walked with heavy steps through the dim light in the stone chamber. His shadow was stretched out, as if foreshadowing the unwelcome breath he was about to bring. His eyes flickered in the dimness, and finally stopped on Bai Ye's resolute back. Bai Ye was standing in front of the iron cage, staring at the crystal that seemed to be asleep, his heart full of worries about the unknown and perseverance in responsibility.

"Bai Ye." Commissioner Smith's voice was deep and powerful, breaking the silence in the stone chamber. Bai Ye turned around and frowned, as if trying to figure out the commissioner's intention behind his sudden visit.

"What's wrong, Commissioner Smith? Is there any emergency?" Although Bai Ye's voice was calm, it was not difficult to hear the vigilance in it.

Commissioner Smith slowly approached, his eyes fixed on the iron cage where the crystal was. After pondering for a moment, he slowly spoke: "Bai Ye, I... I just suddenly remembered something about this crystal." There was an indescribable complex emotion in his tone, as if he was about to reveal a secret that he did not want others to know.

Bai Ye's heart tightened when he heard this. He had a feeling that the next words might not be what he wanted to hear. "Please go ahead, Commissioner." He tried to keep his voice calm.

Commissioner Smith took a deep breath, as if he was organizing his words, or as if he was encouraging himself. "I remember that there was a record in ancient books that this type of crystal needs to be finely polished under certain conditions to activate its potential protective layer, making the security measures more impeccable." His words revealed an unquestionable sense of authority, but there was a subtle flash of worry in his eyes.

Bai Ye's face changed slightly when he heard this. He knew the importance of the crystal and that any small change could bring unpredictable consequences. But facing Commissioner Smith's proposal, he had to consider it carefully. "This... are you sure this is necessary?" There was a hint of hesitation in his voice.

Commissioner Smith nodded and said firmly: "Yes, Bai Ye. I have read a lot of information and consulted several old scholars. They all think this step is crucial. We can't let any possible loopholes become a threat."

Bai Ye was silent for a moment, his eyes moving back and forth between the iron cage and Commissioner Smith. Finally, he made a decision. "Well, since this is to ensure safety, let's do as you say. Soldiers, prepare to open the iron cage and take out the crystal for polishing." He gave the order, his voice was calm, but the determination in it could not be ignored.

The soldiers heard this and quickly took action. They operated the mechanism skillfully, and the huge iron cage slowly opened with the roar of gears, revealing a corner of the obsidian box inside. Several soldiers stepped forward, carefully lifted the box, and placed it in a safe area aside. Then, they used special tools to slowly open the lid of the box, revealing the crystal emitting a soft blue light.

The crystal was particularly dazzling in the dim light, as if it had its own vitality. The soldiers looked at each other with awe and nervousness in their eyes. They knew that every step they took next had to be extremely cautious.

"Bai Ye, what should we do?" a soldier couldn't help but ask, with a hint of trembling in his voice.

Bai Ye walked forward, staring at the crystal, as if communicating with it silently. "We need to find a skilled craftsman to polish it with the most delicate techniques. At the same time, we must ensure that the crystal is not damaged in the whole process." He said as he thought about possible solutions. At this moment, Commissioner Smith seemed to remember something. He hurriedly took out a yellowed ancient book from his bosom and flipped through it quickly. "Here are the specific steps and tools for polishing crystal. We can follow this method." He pointed to the pictures and texts in the ancient book and explained.

Bai Ye took the ancient book and studied it carefully. His brows were sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed, as if he was weighing every detail. Finally, he nodded and gave more detailed instructions to the soldiers.

The soldiers acted quickly, following Bai Ye's instructions and began to prepare the tools and materials needed for polishing. The stone chamber suddenly became busy, with the sounds of various metals colliding and tools rubbing together, forming a tense and expectant movement.

However, as the polishing work progressed, a series of unexpected problems ensued. The texture of the crystal was extremely hard, and ordinary tools could not leave marks on its surface at all; and if too much force was used, there was a fear that its internal structure would be damaged. The craftsmen were sweating on their foreheads and looked nervous, and every attempt was like walking on the edge of a knife.

"Bai Ye, this... this is too difficult!" A craftsman finally couldn't help but shouted, his voice full of frustration.

Bai Ye frowned upon hearing this. He knew that time was running out, but he also knew that he couldn't rush things. He walked over to the craftsman, carefully observing the state of the crystal, and quickly thinking of a solution. "Don't worry, let's change our thinking. Maybe we can try a gentler approach, such as..." His words revealed an unprecedented calmness and wisdom.

Under his guidance, the craftsmen began to try new methods. They used a special potion to soften a thin film on the surface of the crystal, and then gently scraped it with a diamond needle as thin as a hair. As time went by, the surface of the crystal gradually became as smooth as a mirror, and the soft blue light seemed to become purer and deeper.

However, just when everyone thought they were about to succeed, the crystal suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and then the entire stone chamber shook violently. The soldiers panicked and looked for cover. Bai Ye quickly rushed to the crystal and tried to stabilize the situation. But the sudden power was beyond imagination. It seemed to have self-awareness and was resisting the fate of being bound.

"Hold on! Everyone stay calm!" Bai Ye's voice pierced through the chaos, with unquestionable majesty. He knew that any panic at this moment could lead to unpredictable consequences. Upon hearing this, the soldiers suppressed their fears, tried to keep steady, and looked around vigilantly.

The light of the crystal became more and more dazzling, and the fluorescent stones in the stone chamber seemed to be swallowed by its light, and the whole space became as bright as day. Bai Ye stared at the crystal, trying to find the source of this power. He noticed that as the light strengthened, there seemed to be some kind of pattern slowly flowing inside the crystal. Those patterns were complex and ancient, as if they contained the most primitive secrets between heaven and earth.

"This... This is..." Bai Ye muttered to himself, and an unprecedented shock surged in his heart. He realized that this crystal was not just a simple treasure, but a portal connecting different worlds and dimensions. At this moment, it seemed to be trying to break free and return to its own world.

"We must stop it!" Bai Ye suddenly came back to his senses and shouted loudly. He knew very well that once the crystal managed to break free, the consequences would be disastrous. The entire stone chamber and even the entire underground base might be destroyed, not to mention the unknown forces that might be released into the real world.

The soldiers responded immediately after hearing this. They quickly took action, some trying to reinforce the iron cage with ropes and chains, while others tried to find a way to suppress the light of the crystal. However, the power of the crystal was beyond imagination, and their efforts seemed to be in vain.

At this moment, Commissioner Smith suddenly thought of something, and he hurriedly took out an ancient rune stone from his arms, which was a treasure he accidentally got during an expedition. It is said that this rune stone has the ability to seal a powerful force, and may be able to temporarily suppress the riot of the crystal.

"Bai Ye, use this!" Commissioner Smith threw the rune stone to Bai Ye and shouted. Bai Ye was quick to catch the rune stone. He looked at the rune stone carefully and saw that it was engraved with complex runes. Each rune emitted a faint light, as if it contained some mysterious power.

There is no time to hesitate! Bai Ye took a deep breath, raised the rune stone high, and then smashed it against the crystal. The moment the rune stone came into contact with the crystal, a powerful energy wave instantly erupted, shaking the entire stone chamber. However, just when this energy wave reached its peak, it suddenly stopped, as if it was restrained by some force.

The light of the crystal gradually weakened, and finally returned to its original soft state. The vibrations in the stone chamber also stopped, and everything seemed to have returned to calm. The soldiers looked at each other, with both relief for surviving the disaster and awe for the unknown power in their eyes.

Bai Ye slowly lowered his arms and stared at the crystal. He knew that this was only a temporary victory. The power of the crystal had not been truly eliminated, it was just temporarily suppressed. In order to completely solve this hidden danger, a more thorough method must be found.

"We have to find a solution to this problem as soon as possible." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, his tone revealed an unprecedented firmness. He knew that he was not only responsible for protecting the crystal, but also for protecting the peace and tranquility of the world.

Commissioner Smith nodded in agreement. "I will continue to study the ancient books to find more information about crystals. At the same time, we also need to strengthen our vigilance to prevent any possible accidents."

(End of this chapter)