A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 687 Power
In the dim twilight, Bai Ye's figure seemed particularly lonely and determined. He stood on the edge of the ruins shrouded by strange energy, staring at the unresponsive crystal fragment in his hand, with an indescribable sense of frustration in his heart. Another in-depth study, but like a stone falling into the sea, there was no sign of progress. This feeling of powerlessness gradually eroded his will like ice.

He slowly put down the fragments in his hand, turned around and walked to the side. Each step seemed extremely heavy, as if he was carrying the weight of the whole world. Soldiers standing or sitting around him were also full of doubts and uneasiness, but they chose to remain silent, waiting for Bai Ye's decision tacitly. In this land of unknowns and dangers, Bai Ye is not only their leader, but also their only light of hope.

Just as Bai Ye was looking for a moment of peace and preparing to relax his tense nerves, the sky suddenly became abnormal, with rolling clouds and roaring thunder, as if even the forces of nature were trembling for the impending change. Then, a dazzling light streaked across the sky and headed straight for the ground, causing all the soldiers to look up with disbelief in their eyes.

"It's coming... again!" a soldier exclaimed in a low voice, his voice mixed with fear and shock.

Bai Ye heard the sound and turned around quickly, his eyes fixed on the light falling from the sky. The amethyst that had brought endless disasters flashed through his mind, and alarm bells rang in his heart. Without hesitation, without a moment's hesitation, he took a step forward, as if racing against time, determined to nip this unknown threat in the bud.

With a loud bang, the amethyst fell heavily on the ground not far from Bai Ye, splashing a cloud of dust. The surrounding air seemed to be distorted by the sudden impact. Unlike any previous time, this time the crystal exuded a more intense purple light, which was so beautiful that it made people's heart palpitate, but it also concealed endless dangers.

The soldiers retreated one after another, their faces filled with fear and awe, they knew that such a scene often meant the coming of disaster. But Bai Ye stood still, not retreating, but approaching the amethyst step by step, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"We can't let such things harm us again." Bai Ye said silently in his heart, his steps were firm and powerful. When he finally stood in front of the crystal, the familiar yet unfamiliar energy fluctuations hit his perception again. Without any hesitation, he raised his foot and stepped down hard.

"Crack--" The crisp sound of shattering echoed in the silent air, as if responding to Bai Ye's determination. However, this time the situation was different from the past. The amethyst did not break as easily as expected, but instead burst out with a stronger light, enveloping Bai Ye.

The soldiers cried out in shock. They watched Bai Ye being swallowed by the light, their hearts filled with despair and helplessness. But at this moment, a low roar suddenly came from the light, and then a powerful energy wave erupted from the center, sweeping around like a violent storm.

Dust was flying and vision was blurred. When everything settled, Bai Ye appeared in front of everyone again, but his condition was shocking. His clothes were torn by energy, revealing scarred skin, blood was hanging from the corners of his mouth, but his eyes were burning with unprecedented determination and madness.

"This... what kind of power is this..." Bai Ye panted, his voice hoarse and low. He could feel an unprecedented power surging in his body. This power was both strange and familiar, as if some potential dormant in his body was completely awakened.

The soldiers gathered around, with both worry and awe in their eyes. They knew that Bai Ye's changes meant that they were about to face more unknown and dangerous challenges. But in this land shrouded in despair, they had no choice but to follow Bai Ye's footsteps and embark on this thorny and unknown journey together.

As night falls and the stars disappear, only the broken amethyst flickers with an eerie light under the moonlight, reminding everyone that this battle of power, fate and survival has just begun...

Bai Ye stood on the ruins, surrounded by the energy aftermath that had not yet dissipated, and his eyes looked particularly deep in the moonlight. Suddenly, he realized that he was different from before, and an unprecedented sense of lightness rose from the soles of his feet, as if his body was lifted by some invisible force, causing him to jump lightly involuntarily, several times higher than usual.

This amazing discovery made Bai Ye feel a complex emotion, both pleasant and uneasy. He tried to jump again, each time easier and higher than the last, as if the whole world became smaller under his feet. However, although this power was strong, it also carried an indescribable weirdness and ominousness.

"Come, a soldier, compete with me." Bai Ye's voice was deep and powerful. He turned around and glanced at the soldiers around him, finally fixing his gaze on a burly warrior. The soldier obviously did not expect Bai Ye to suddenly make such a request, but out of respect and obedience to Bai Ye, he quickly stood up, holding the weapon in his hand tightly, with a firm look in his eyes.

"Lord Bai Ye, please teach me." The soldier's voice revealed a hint of nervousness, but more of it was anticipation for the upcoming challenge.

Bai Ye smiled slightly, but there was no warmth in his smile. He slowly raised his right hand, signaling the soldiers not to use their weapons. The soldiers were puzzled, but they could only obey, put their weapons behind their backs, and prepared to fight Bai Ye with their physical strength.

"Are you ready?" Bai Ye's voice was like a sharp blade in the cold wind, making people shudder.

The soldier nodded, took a deep breath, and prepared for the upcoming battle. However, he never expected that the competition would end in such an incredible way.

Bai Ye opened his mouth slightly, and a seemingly gentle but powerful airflow gushed out of his mouth, sweeping towards the soldier like a violent storm. The soldier's face turned pale in an instant, and he tried to resist, but the force was too strong, almost beyond his imagination. In the blink of an eye, the soldier's body was blown several meters away like a kite with a broken string, and fell heavily to the ground, with dust flying everywhere.

The soldiers around were shocked. They had never seen such a strange and powerful force. Bai Ye himself was also stunned by this sudden change. He looked at his hands in disbelief, as if to confirm whether all this was really happening.

However, the good times didn't last long. The power from the amethyst was like a flash in the pan, coming and going quickly. Bai Ye soon felt the power in his body rapidly draining away. The feeling of lightness and strength gradually disappeared, replaced by a deep sense of emptiness and fatigue. He tried to mobilize the power again, but found that he was powerless.

"It seems that this power does not belong to me after all." Bai Ye sighed, his tone full of helplessness and loss. He knew very well that some things could not be forced, and even if they were possessed for a short time, they would eventually lose them. Seeing this, the soldiers gathered around him, some of them asked about Bai Ye's physical condition with concern, while others were still frightened by the scene just now. But no matter what, they all understood one fact - Bai Ye, their long-time leader, was not omnipotent.

As the night deepened, the moonlight spread over the earth, covering the ruins with a layer of silver gauze. Bai Ye stood alone in the center, looking at the unknown darkness in the distance, with mixed feelings in his heart. He understood that the road ahead was still long, and he must learn to accept his own limitations and powerlessness. Only in this way can he go further and more steadily on this journey full of thorns and unknowns.

"Maybe, there are some things I just can't get." Bai Ye sighed again, but this time, his tone was more relieved and determined. He knew that no matter how bumpy the road ahead was, he would lead the soldiers to face it together and move forward together.

Under the night sky, the sky suddenly became unusually active, no longer as quiet and deep as before, but was stirred by an indescribable force. Bai Ye was immersed in his previous loss and thinking, but was suddenly pulled back to reality by this sudden change. He looked up at the sky, and saw that in the dazzling sky, there was an ominous sign hidden - countless purple crystals poured down like raindrops, cutting through the night sky and heading straight to the ground.

"Quick! Everyone, get out of the way!" Bai Ye's voice was unprecedentedly urgent and severe. He knew that these crystals were not ordinary things, and the danger behind them was far beyond imagination. Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately took action, either looking for shelter or retreating quickly, getting away from the crystals that were about to fall to the ground as quickly as possible.

However, these crystals seemed not satisfied with just landing. They began to emit an indescribable stench in the air. The smell was so pungent that it seemed to corrode people's will and make people feel disgusted and fearful. The soldiers covered their mouths and noses, but even so, the stench was still pervasive and corroded their nerves.

"What the hell is this!" a soldier couldn't help but curse, his face full of disgust and horror.

Bai Ye did not answer, his attention was completely attracted by the scene in front of him. The moment the crystals approached the ground, they began to undergo drastic changes. Their shells gradually became transparent and fragile, as if they would break at any time. At this moment, a deafening roar suddenly sounded, and the first crystal exploded in the air, releasing an even stronger stench and energy fluctuations, distorting the surrounding air.

"Bombs!" Bai Ye was shocked. He realized that these crystals had such terrible destructive power. He quickly looked around and saw more crystals began to explode. Like a chain reaction, the entire ruins became a sea of ​​fire and smoke. The soldiers fled in all directions, their faces full of despair and helplessness. Facing this sudden disaster, they seemed so small and fragile.

Bai Ye gritted his teeth, knowing that he couldn't panic at this moment. He quickly organized the remaining soldiers and looked for a relatively safe shelter. However, in this ruin bombed by crystals, it was hard to find a safe place. They could only rely on their tenacious will and desire to survive to move forward in the sea of ​​fire and smoke.

"Hold on! We can't give up!" Bai Ye's voice was particularly firm in the chaos. He encouraged the soldiers to stay calm and united while looking for opportunities to fight back. He knew that only by finding the source and weakness of these crystals could they completely get rid of the threat of this disaster.

However, as time went on, the situation became worse and worse. The bombardment of the crystal seemed endless, and each explosion brought more serious damage and casualties. The morale of the soldiers began to decline, and their physical strength and will were close to the limit. Bai Ye looked at everything around him, his heart filled with anger and helplessness. He understood that their strength alone could not compete with this unknown force.

At this moment, an idea flashed through Bai Ye's mind. He recalled the amethyst fragment that had briefly given him great power. Perhaps, it contained the key to fighting against these crystals. He quickly reviewed his previous research and findings in his mind, trying to find a clue.

"We must find the weaknesses of those crystals!" Bai Ye shouted to the soldiers, "Only by finding their weaknesses can we escape this disaster!"

The soldiers heard this and hope reignited in their eyes. They knew this was their only way to survive. So, under Bai Ye's leadership, they began to observe the explosion process of the crystals more carefully, looking for possible weaknesses and patterns.

After some hard work and exploration, Bai Ye finally discovered an astonishing fact - the explosion of these crystals seemed to have some subtle connection with their colors and shapes. He quickly told the soldiers about this discovery and organized them to classify and attack the crystals according to their colors and shapes.

Under Bai Ye's command, the soldiers began to move in an orderly manner. They used the weapons and tools in their hands to focus on the crystals of specific colors and shapes. As time went on, they gradually discovered that this targeted attack method was actually effective! The crystals that were hit no longer exploded, but turned into a pool of black liquid with a foul odor, losing their original threat.

Seeing this, the soldiers' morale was boosted. They continued to attack according to Bai Ye's instructions and soon cleared a relatively safe area. However, they knew that the battle was far from over. The crystals in the sky continued to fall, and their physical strength and ammunition were about to run out.

"We must find a more effective way!" Bai Ye clenched his fists and looked at the sky firmly. He knew that only by finding a way to completely solve this disaster could they really get out of the predicament.

Just then, a soldier suddenly shouted: "Look! What is that?"

Bai Ye looked in the direction the soldier pointed, and saw a dazzling light streaking across the sky, heading straight for them. The light seemed to contain some mysterious power, which made people feel awe and anticipation.

"What is that?" Bai Ye thought to himself, but he knew that no matter what it was, it would be the key to their escape from this disaster. So, he led the soldiers, facing the light, and embarked on a new journey...

(End of this chapter)