A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 690 New Visitors
Bai Ye stood in the shadow stretched by the setting sun, staring at the still silent sphere, with an unprecedented sense of frustration in his heart. He knew that he had used up all his wisdom and strength, but still could not touch the secret behind the sphere. Every attempt was like groping blindly in the endless darkness, unable to find a way out, and unable to touch the light.

He slowly turned around and faced the equally exhausted soldiers and researchers. In their eyes, there was disappointment, confusion, and endless trust and expectation for Bai Ye. But at this moment, Bai Ye had to make a difficult decision - give up.

"We... must leave here." Bai Ye's voice was low and heavy, and every word seemed to come from the bottom of his heart. He looked at everyone, trying to find a trace of understanding and support in their eyes, "This sphere does not belong to us, nor to this era. Perhaps it has its own mission and destination, and we are just passers-by."

The soldiers looked at each other, and although they were unwilling, they also understood that Bai Ye's decision was made out of helplessness. They began to quietly pack up their equipment and prepare to evacuate this place full of unknowns and dangers. Bai Ye stood there, took a last look at the sphere, and felt mixed emotions. He didn't know when he would see it again, and he didn't know whether the secret behind it would remain an unsolved mystery forever.

As the last soldier set out on his way home, the wasteland occupied by the sphere regained its former tranquility. Bai Ye led the team on the road back to the city. Their steps were heavy and slow, as if every step carried awe of the unknown and bitterness of failure.

However, just as they were about to step into the edge of the city, a heavy shadow suddenly surged across the sky. The shadow quickly expanded, obscuring the afterglow of the setting sun and dyeing the entire sky inky black. Bai Ye and the others looked up and saw a huge figure slowly landing on an open space not far away. It was a huge scavenger robot, its body made of scrap metal, but it revealed an indescribable majesty and power.

"What is that?" a soldier exclaimed, his voice filled with fear and anxiety.

Bai Ye frowned and stared at the huge scavenging robot. He could feel the powerful aura emanating from it, a sense of existence that surpassed ordinary machinery. He realized that the appearance of this scavenging robot was no accident, and it might have some unknown connection with the sphere.

"Everyone be careful," Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "This scavenging robot may not be simple."

The soldiers raised their weapons and looked at the giant with vigilance. But the scavenger robot did not show any aggression. It just stood there quietly, as if waiting for something.

Bai Ye walked forward slowly, his heart full of doubts and vigilance. He knew that he had to find out the intention and purpose of this scavenging robot. He walked in front of the robot, looked up at its huge body, and tried to find the answer from its eyes (if it had any).

But the scavenger robot did not respond. It just stood there quietly, like an indestructible steel fortress. Bai Ye took a deep breath and tried to calm his heart. He knew that he could not waste time and energy here. So he turned to the soldiers and said, "Let's go. This scavenger robot will not pose a threat to us for the time being. But we must always be vigilant, just in case."

The soldiers nodded and followed Bai Ye to move forward. But they all knew that the appearance of this scavenging robot was no accident. It might indicate that more dangerous and unknown challenges were waiting for them. Bai Ye was more convinced that the story between him, the sphere and the scavenging robot was far from over.

He secretly vowed that no matter how many difficulties and setbacks he would encounter in the future, he would unswervingly pursue the truth and answers, because only in this way could he live up to his inner persistence and belief.

Just as Bai Ye and the soldiers were about to move forward, trying to get away from this ominous sign, the scavenging robot that had been as still as a mountain suddenly moved, emitting a low and heavy mechanical roar. This sudden change made everyone nervous, and they all stopped and watched the scene in front of them nervously.

The shell of the scavenger robot slowly cracked open, as if a huge honeycomb had been uncovered, and countless tiny robots emerged from it. These small robots were flexible and extremely fast. They quickly dispersed and began to dismantle everything around them - whether it was dead branches and leaves, scattered stones, or even some small obstacles on the ground, they were all broken down one by one and turned into metal fragments or recyclable materials.

The shock of this scene far exceeded Bai Ye and the soldiers' imagination. They stared with wide eyes, looking at everything happening in front of them in disbelief. At this moment, an even more shocking figure rose from a corner of the city. It was Magneto. He was awakened by the sudden movement and flew angrily to the area where the scavenger robot was.

"Stop!" Magneto's voice echoed in the air, with unquestionable majesty. He waved his hands, and a powerful magnetic field instantly unfolded, attracting the surrounding small robots one after another, as if invisible chains were tightly binding them. However, these small robots did not seem to be afraid of Magneto's magnetic force. They struggled and twisted in the air, trying to break free and continue to perform their dismantling tasks.

Seeing this, Magneto was furious. He increased the output of magnetic force, and the whole sky seemed to tremble with his anger. Under his control, the small robots were like fallen leaves blown by the wind, and were thrown far away, hitting the ground or buildings fiercely, making loud noises of metal collision.

But even so, the scavenger robot remained unmoved, and its main body remained as solid as a mountain, as if all this chaos had nothing to do with it. Magneto realized that he might have encountered an unprecedented opponent. He took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, and prepared to launch a more fierce attack.

At this moment, Bai Ye suddenly said, "Magneto, wait a minute!" He quickly ran to Magneto and whispered, "We can't act rashly. This scavenger robot may not be as simple as we think. We need more information to formulate effective countermeasures."

After hearing this, Magneto was still unwilling, but he also knew that Bai Ye was right. He temporarily suppressed his anger, turned his head and looked at Bai Ye, waiting for his next instruction.

Bai Ye quickly thought of a countermeasure. He realized that this scavenger robot and the small robots it released might have some connection with the mysterious sphere. If he attacked rashly, it might trigger more serious consequences. So he decided to take a more cautious approach - observation and exploration.

He ordered the soldiers to remain alert and sent several teams to approach the scavenger robot from different directions to try to collect more intelligence. Together with Magneto, he used Magneto's magnetic superpower to carefully explore the internal structure of the scavenger robot, hoping to find the key to controlling it.

As time goes by, they gradually discover that the internal structure of the scavenger robot is extremely complex, full of various unknown technological and magical elements. Although the little robots seem simple, they actually have extremely high intelligence and self-repair capabilities. They constantly absorb energy and materials from the surrounding environment to maintain the operation of themselves and the scavenger robots. Bai Ye and Magneto realize that they are facing an unprecedented challenge. This scavenger robot and the forces behind it may hide huge secrets and dangers. But they also understand that only by uncovering these secrets can they find a way to fight them and protect the peace and tranquility of the world.

Just when Bai Ye and Magneto were exploring the scavenger robot and its small robot group in depth, trying to find a way to crack it, the scavenger robot that had been silent for a moment suddenly moved again, as if the sleeping giant beast had been awakened to its last anger. This time, its movements were even more rapid, and an ominous blue light emanated from its body, foreshadowing the coming storm.

Bai Ye was very reluctant to do so, but considering the current urgent situation, he had to make a difficult decision. He looked at Magneto with a determined look in his eyes: "Magneto, do it. We can't let this robot continue to wreak havoc."

Hearing this, Magneto curled up a cold smile, as if he was looking forward to the upcoming battle. He took a deep breath, and the magnetic field of his whole body surged again, as if it was going to tear the entire sky apart. He waved his hand violently, and the powerful magnetic force surged towards the scavenger robot like a tide, intending to completely destroy it.

However, to everyone's surprise, Magneto's attack did not work as expected. The outer shell of the scavenger robot seemed to be protected by an invisible barrier. No matter how much Magneto increased the magnetic output, he could not penetrate the barrier, let alone cause any substantial damage to the robot itself.

Magneto's face instantly turned gloomy, and he looked at the scene in front of him in disbelief. He had never encountered such a powerful opponent, an existence that even his magnetic superpower could not shake. He roared and increased the output of magnetic force again, but the result was still the same. The scavenger robot still stood there steadily, as if mocking his incompetence.

Bai Ye was also shocked when he saw this. He knew Magneto's strength and the horror of his magnetic superpower. But now, such a powerful being couldn't defeat a seemingly ordinary scavenging robot, which made him feel more awed and puzzled about the origin and power of this robot.

"How could this happen?" Magneto muttered to himself, his eyes full of reluctance and anger. He couldn't accept that he would fail, especially at such a critical moment.

The soldiers looked at each other in bewilderment. They had never seen Magneto in such a state of disgrace. For a moment, the entire scene fell into a dead silence, with only the low mechanical roar of the scavenger robot echoing.

Bai Ye quickly calmed down, and he realized that this was not the time to be depressed and desperate. He had to find a way to crack it, otherwise this scavenging robot would likely bring a greater disaster to the city. He looked at Magneto and said in a deep voice: "Magneto, we need to change our thinking. This robot obviously has extraordinary strength and defense mechanisms. We can't fight it head-on."

After hearing this, Magneto was still unwilling, but he also knew that Bai Ye was right. He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and prepared to find a solution with Bai Ye.

Bai Ye began to carefully observe every detail of the scavenger robot, trying to find its weaknesses. He found that although the scavenger robot's shell was indestructible, its interior seemed to have a complex energy flow and structural layout. He guessed that these energy flows and structural layouts might be the key to maintaining the robot's operation and the core of its defense mechanism.

So he put forward a bold hypothesis: "If we can interfere with or destroy these energy flows and structural layouts, perhaps we can weaken the robot's defense capabilities and find a way to defeat it."

Magneto's eyes lit up when he heard this. He immediately understood what Bai Ye meant and began to use his magnetic superpowers to try to interfere with the energy flow inside the scavenger robot. He carefully manipulated the magnetic field, infiltrating into the robot little by little, trying to find those key energy nodes.

However, this process is much more difficult than expected. The internal structure of the scavenger robot is extremely complex, full of various unknown energy fields and magnetic field interferences. Magneto has to spend a lot of energy and time to deal with these interferences, while also being on guard against the robot's counterattack.

As time passed, Bai Ye and Magneto were caught in a tense battle. They kept trying, failing, and trying again, and every failure brought them closer to success. However, just when they were about to find a way to crack the problem, the scavenger robot suddenly made a harsher roar, as if foreshadowing the coming of a greater crisis...

Faced with the sudden intensification of the roar of the scavenging robots and the unknown threat, Bai Ye made a decisive decision to retreat. He knew that under the current situation, a head-on confrontation would only make the situation worse. He had to lead the team to temporarily evacuate and find a safer place for in-depth analysis and research.

"Everyone, retreat!" Bai Ye's voice was firm and powerful, penetrating the noise and tension at the scene. Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately took action and evacuated the scene quickly and orderly. Although Magneto was unwilling, he also knew that this was not the time to show off his strength. He followed Bai Ye and used his magnetic superpowers to ensure safety during the retreat.

During the evacuation, Bai Ye kept observing the movements of the scavenging robot, trying to find more clues. However, the robot did not seem to let them go easily, and its mechanical arm began to slowly rise, as if to launch a new attack. But at this moment, a sudden storm swept in, buying precious time for their retreat.

After the storm, Bai Ye and his team had already left the area where the scavenger robot was and returned to a safe area in the city. They immediately began to prepare for analysis, hoping to uncover the real purpose of the scavenger robot as soon as possible.

Bai Ye called together all the scientific researchers and technicians to collect all the data and samples they had collected on site. They used advanced analytical instruments and equipment to conduct a comprehensive study and analysis of the structure, material, energy source and behavior patterns of the scavenger robot.

After hours of intense work, they finally made some discoveries.

(End of this chapter)