A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 689 Taming It

After eating and drinking, the relaxation and laughter in the atmosphere gradually faded, replaced by a solemnity and expectation. Bai Ye's eyes once again focused on the mechanical sphere hovering in the air, his eyes flashing with determination and indomitable spirit. He knew that this unknown sphere was not only a puzzle, but also a potential threat. Only by unveiling its veil could the safety and future of mankind be ensured.

“Soldiers, we cannot stop here.” Bai Ye’s voice echoed in the empty sky and earth with unquestionable firmness. “This sphere is not just an object. It may contain power and knowledge beyond our understanding. We must continue to study it until we find a way to communicate with it.”

The soldiers looked at each other. Although they still had doubts and uneasiness in their hearts, Bai Ye's determination infected them and they all nodded in support. Seeing this, Bai Ye immediately issued a new order: "Pass the order and summon all available animal trainers to come here. We need their special skills to try to establish some kind of connection with this sphere."

The news spread quickly, and soon a group of animal trainers came in a hurry. Some of them were good at communicating with wild animals, while others were proficient in communicating with birds. Each of them had their own unique skills and experience. However, facing this huge mechanical sphere, they could not help but feel helpless.

"Bai Ye, this...how is this possible?" an old animal trainer asked in a trembling voice, "This is not a living creature, it is a collection of metal and circuits, how can we communicate with it?"

Bai Ye was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "We don't know what its nature is, but we can't give up trying. Perhaps it has some kind of perception that we haven't understood yet. Tamers, your skill lies in establishing connections with different life forms. Now, I want you to try to apply this ability to this sphere."

The trainers looked at each other, and although they were full of doubts, they nodded and began to try various things around the mechanical ball. Some tried to call with voice, some tried to express with body language, and some even took out the special tools they used when training animals, trying to attract the attention of the ball.

However, all efforts were in vain, the mechanical ball was still floating there quietly, without any reaction. As time passed, the patience of the trainers was gradually worn out, and their faces showed frustration and defeat.

Bai Ye saw this and felt an inexplicable irritation in his heart. He knew that this attempt might be futile, but he was still unwilling to give up. He walked over to a young animal trainer and asked in a low voice: "What methods have you tried?"

The young trainer shook his head, with a hint of bitterness in his voice: "I tried various methods, including sound, light, and even the unique calls of the birds I trained. But... it was like a dead stone, without any response."

Bai Ye was silent for a moment after hearing this, then he looked up at the mechanical sphere. A hint of determination flashed across his eyes, as if he had made some important decision. He turned to the trainers and said, "Since conventional methods don't work, we need to try something bolder and more innovative. Trainers, I want you to forget the fact that this sphere is mechanical, and treat it as a living being. Communicate with it in your most sincere and original way."

The trainers were confused and puzzled when they heard this. But Bai Ye's eyes were full of determination and expectation, so they had to muster up their courage again and start a new attempt. This time, they were no longer limited to sound and body language, but began to feel and touch the mechanical ball with their hearts.

However, such attempts still did not bring any results. The mechanical sphere still floated there quietly, as if isolated from the world and indifferent to everything around it. The faces of the trainers showed frustration again, and they began to doubt their abilities and value.

Bai Ye looked at this scene, feeling helpless and frustrated. He knew that he might have taken a wrong step, but this sphere was too important to him, and he couldn't just give up. He took a deep breath and said loudly: "Beastmasters, don't lose heart! Perhaps this sphere has a way of communication that we haven't understood yet. We must keep trying until we find that breakthrough!"

However, despite Bai Ye's words full of encouragement and inspiration, the trainers had already lost confidence. They knew that this mechanical sphere was not a creature they could tame, and their skills were useless here. They began to pack up and prepare to leave this frustrating place.

Bai Ye looked at the trainers who were gradually dispersing, feeling lost and unwilling. He knew that he might not be able to find a way to communicate with the sphere. But at this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind - perhaps they had gone in the wrong direction from the beginning. The sphere was not a creature that they needed to understand or tame, but an unknown area that they needed to explore and discover.

Thinking of this, Bai Ye's eyes became firm again. He turned to the soldiers and said, "We will not give up! This sphere must have its meaning and value. We must continue to study it and use our wisdom and courage to uncover its secrets!"

The soldiers nodded in agreement after hearing this. They knew that Bai Ye's decision was made out of consideration for the safety of the country and the people. Although this sphere brought them a lot of confusion and anxiety, they also believed that under Bai Ye's leadership, they would be able to find a way to communicate with this sphere and contribute their own strength to the future of mankind.

So, they once again devoted themselves to intense research work, trying to use various means to contact and understand the mysterious mechanical sphere. However, the sphere still floated quietly in the air, as if waiting for some unknown fate.

Seeing that the trainers all ended up in failure, Bai Ye's face became more solemn. He knew that this sphere was not only physically indestructible, but also a symbol of some kind of supernatural power. However, he did not back down, but became more determined to uncover its secrets.

"Perhaps," Bai Ye thought to himself, "we need to change our thinking and find different ways to communicate with it." His eyes swept through the crowd and finally fell on a group of shepherds who had just been summoned. These shepherds have been with nature for a long time, and they have established an indescribable tacit understanding and connection with their sheep. Perhaps this deep communication ability with nature can become a bridge to communicate with the sphere.

"Shepherds," Bai Ye's voice was steady and powerful, "please come forward and try to communicate with this sphere. Your closeness to nature may bring us unexpected breakthroughs."

The shepherds looked at each other, and although they were full of doubts, they still followed Bai Ye's instructions and slowly walked towards the mechanical sphere. Among them was an elderly shepherd named Albert, who had a pair of eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything in the world, and a heart full of awe for nature. Albert walked in front of the sphere, took a deep breath, and prepared to start his attempt. "Hello, strange being," Albert said in his gentle and sincere voice, "We have no intention of offending you, but just hope to establish contact with you and understand your purpose."

However, just as he finished speaking, something strange happened. A dazzling flash of lightning suddenly appeared on the surface of the sphere, and then a thick lightning bolt suddenly struck down like an angry dragon, directly hitting Albert. Everything happened so fast that no one present had time to react. When the lightning dissipated and the dust settled, Albert had already fallen to the ground, dead.

This scene shocked everyone present, they couldn't believe their eyes. The seemingly calm mechanical sphere ended the journey of an innocent life in such a cruel way without any warning. Fear and anxiety quickly spread among the crowd, and the soldiers retreated one after another, fearing that they would become the next victim.

Bai Ye's face was livid. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, but he seemed to feel no pain. He knew that he had to stay calm, otherwise the entire team would fall into chaos and despair. He took a deep breath, tried to calm his inner fluctuations, and then slowly walked towards the sphere.

"What exactly do you want?" Bai Ye's voice was low and powerful. He looked directly at the sphere, as if he wanted to penetrate the cold metal shell and see the true intention behind it. "Why do you want to hurt innocent people? If you have any requests or information, please convey it to us directly!"

However, the sphere remained silent and did not respond. It quietly floated there, as if nothing had happened. Bai Ye knew that his questioning might never get an answer, but he did not give up. He understood that the power and secrets contained in this sphere far exceeded their imagination and understanding.

"We will not be intimidated by you," Bai Ye's voice became more determined. "No matter who you are, we will unveil your veil and learn the truth about you. For the future and safety of mankind, we will never give up!"

After saying this, Bai Ye turned to face the soldiers and the remaining shepherds. His eyes were full of determination, as if telling them: no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead was, they must keep moving forward.

"We can't try blindly like this anymore," Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "We need to formulate a more thorough and scientific plan. First, we must ensure the safety of everyone; second, we must use all available resources and technical means to study this sphere; finally, we must maintain an open mind and a flexible thinking mode to deal with any situation that may arise."

The soldiers and shepherds nodded in agreement. They knew that Bai Ye's words were harsh but full of wisdom and courage. They began to reorganize the team, assign tasks and prepare the next action plan. The whole scene was once again filled with a tense and orderly atmosphere.

In the following days, Bai Ye led the team to conduct countless attempts and explorations. They used various advanced scientific instruments and equipment to study the sphere; they consulted countless ancient books and documents to find clues; they also tried various communication methods to establish contact with the sphere. However, every attempt seemed to be in vain and hit the cold metal shell.

However, Bai Ye and his team did not give up hope and efforts. They knew that as long as they persisted, they would be able to find the breakthrough, uncover the secret and finally defeat the seemingly invincible enemy - the mysterious mechanical sphere.

Bai Ye stood in front of the cold mechanical sphere, looking at its indifferent surface, and a deep sense of powerlessness surged in his heart. He sighed, and that sigh seemed to cross the barriers of time and space, carrying endless fatigue and helplessness. This was not only a lament for the current predicament, but also a feeling for the insignificance and fragility of human beings when facing the unknown.

The shepherds were even more grief-stricken when they saw this. They had originally thought that, with their deep connection with nature, they might be able to find a way to communicate with the sphere. However, the reality was so cruel that not only did they fail, but they also lost Albert, the elder they respected the most. Tears welled up in their eyes and eventually turned into pearls that fell into the dust.

"Are...are we really powerless?" a young shepherd asked with sobs, his voice full of despair and unwillingness.

Bai Ye turned around and looked at these sad shepherds, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that these people were innocent and were just caught up in this sudden disaster. Their tears were a mourning for the loss of life and a fear of the uncertainty of the future.

"You have tried your best," Bai Ye's voice was low and gentle. "The power and secrets contained in this sphere are far beyond our imagination. I have seen your bravery and persistence. But now, for your safety, and so that we can focus more on research, I hope you can leave this place temporarily."

The shepherds looked at each other with a mixture of reluctance and relief. They knew that staying here would only increase the danger and not bring any substantial help. So they nodded slowly and began to pack up and prepare to leave.

Before leaving, an elderly shepherd walked up to Bai Ye, bowed deeply, and said, "Lord Bai Ye, although we cannot tame this sphere, we will always remember this experience. Please be careful, and we look forward to the day when you uncover its secrets."

Bai Ye nodded and watched the shepherds' backs gradually go away. His heart was filled with gratitude and respect, he knew that these shepherds' departure was not to escape, but out of consideration and sacrifice for the overall situation.

As the shepherds left, the scene returned to peace again, but this peace was filled with a sense of depression and heaviness.

(End of this chapter)