A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 691 New Discovery
While studying the robot's puzzling behavior patterns and extraordinary abilities, Bai Ye, Magneto, and the soldiers around them fell into an unprecedented state of contemplation and exploration. Even as night fell, the lights in the laboratory were exceptionally bright, and each beam of light was like a guide to explore the unknown, illuminating their path forward.

Bai Ye stood beside the wreckage of the robot, scanning the disassembled parts with sharp eyes.

"Look here," Magneto suddenly pointed to a seemingly ordinary metal plate and said, "The composition of this alloy... it shouldn't be here." There was a hint of surprise in his voice, and he obviously noticed something unusual.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ye immediately moved forward to observe carefully. The metal plate emitted a faint blue light, and its texture was hard and extremely pure, obviously it had been carefully refined. He reached out and touched it gently, feeling a weak electric current jumping on his fingertips. At this moment, a bold hypothesis formed in his mind - this robot actually has the ability to disassemble and reassemble itself, and it continuously scavenges and disassembles various alloys to strengthen itself!

This discovery shocked everyone present. They began to re-examine the robot, no longer just seeing it as a cold mechanical monster, but as an intelligent being with the ability to evolve and adapt itself. If this ability falls into the wrong hands, the consequences will be disastrous.

However, just as they were deeply worried about this discovery, an even more bizarre phenomenon attracted Bai Ye's attention. In a corner of the laboratory, in a forgotten fruit basket, a few apples lay quietly, looking particularly tempting. Suddenly, the robot's eyes seemed to be attracted by these apples, and its mechanical arm slowly moved, accurately grabbed an apple, and then... it actually began to eat it!
This scene left everyone dumbfounded. They had never seen such an absurd and incredible scene. A robot, a machine made of metal and circuits, actually liked to eat apples? This completely overturned their cognition.

But soon, Bai Ye captured key information from this absurdity. He realized that this might be their chance to get rid of the threat of this robot. So he quickly gathered the soldiers and started an unprecedented "bait operation".

They collected a large number of apples and piled them in an open area outside the laboratory, then carefully evacuated the scene, leaving only enough monitoring equipment to observe the robot's movements. As time passed, the air was filled with a tense and expectant atmosphere.

Finally, the robot reappeared. Its eyes were immediately attracted by the piles of apples. Its mechanical arms waved excitedly, as if it couldn't wait to enjoy this "feast". After confirming that there was no danger around, it slowly walked towards the pile of apples, each step looking so firm and resolute.

Bai Ye and Magneto witnessed all this through the monitoring screen, and a long-lost smile appeared on their faces. Although this solution seems a bit ridiculous, any method is worth a try as long as it can get rid of this robot.

However, just when they thought everything was going to end smoothly, the robot suddenly stopped. It seemed to sense something unusual, and its mechanical head slowly turned, and its lifeless eyes seemed to penetrate the screen and look directly at Bai Ye and Magneto behind the monitor.

"Oh no!" Bai Ye's heart tightened, he realized that this robot might not be as simple as they imagined. Sure enough, the robot's mechanical arm swung violently, and an energy beam instantly hit the monitoring equipment, and the screen suddenly went black.

"It found us!" Magneto roared, and immediately prepared to fight. But at this moment, the robot did not attack, but continued to walk towards the pile of apples. It seemed that it had made a decision to abandon this dangerous place and pursue those "delicious" apples.

Bai Ye and Magneto looked at each other, and saw relief and confusion in each other's eyes. They didn't understand why the robot made such a choice, but since it chose to leave, they naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity. So, they quickly organized the soldiers to evacuate the scene, while closely monitoring the robot's movements, just in case.

Just like that, the robot that once frightened everyone finally left the laboratory because of a pile of apples. But the mysteries and questions it left behind are far from being solved. Bai Ye knows that this is just the beginning of their struggle with this unknown world. The road ahead is still long and full of unknowns and challenges. But no matter what, they will persist until all the truth is revealed.

Then, everyone decided to rest here for half an hour.

Half an hour of silence, like the brief peace before a storm, was completely broken by a deafening roar. In the sky, a black shadow cut through the clouds at an astonishing speed and approached where everyone was. The shadow gradually enlarged, revealing a jaw-dropping outline - a giant robot with a huge body and complex structure. Its appearance instantly pushed the tension in the air to the extreme.

"Quick! Prepare for defense!" Bai Ye's voice was exceptionally calm in the chaos, and he quickly commanded the soldiers to enter combat mode. However, even experienced soldiers were afraid of this sudden behemoth. Magneto frowned, and he could feel the powerful magnetic field fluctuations emanating from this newly appeared robot, a force he had never encountered before.

The giant robot landed steadily, shaking the ground slightly with every step. Its appearance was completely different from the previous scavenger robot, but Bai Ye and Magneto realized an astonishing fact almost at the same time - this giant robot was the transformation of the seemingly harmless scavenger robot that liked to eat apples! This discovery made their hearts sink to the bottom, and they realized that this battle was far more dangerous and complicated than they had imagined.

"It...how could it become like this?" a soldier shouted in horror, his voice full of disbelief.

"It's not just scavenging, it's also collecting resources to strengthen itself." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, his eyes as sharp as a torch, as if he could penetrate the robot's shell and see the energy and will that keeps surging inside. "We underestimated its intelligence and ambition."

"If we go on like this, we won't be able to hold on for long!" a commander anxiously reported to Bai Ye.

Bai Ye pursed his lips tightly, and quickly scanned the battlefield, looking for a possible turning point. He knew that they could not defeat this robot head-on, and they had to find its weakness or use some method to lure it away.

At this moment, an idea flashed through Bai Ye's mind. He remembered that the previous scavenger robot had a special preference for apples, so would this transformed giant robot also retain this habit? Although this idea sounds a bit absurd, in a desperate situation, any glimmer of hope is worth a try.

"Everyone, collect all the apples immediately, and any food that may attract it!" Bai Ye ordered loudly, while signaling Magneto to temporarily stop the attack so as not to anger the robot that had already gone out of control.

Although the soldiers were puzzled, they acted quickly and gathered all the apples and other food they could find in the laboratory and the surrounding area. Bai Ye personally selected dozens of the largest and reddest apples and placed them in a conspicuous position not far from the giant robot.

"I hope this works." He prayed silently in his heart, and secretly clenched his fists, ready to deal with any situation that might arise. Sure enough, the giant robot's attention was soon attracted by the apples. Its mechanical head slowly turned, and its lifeless eyes seemed to flash with greed. After a brief hesitation, it finally took heavy steps and walked towards the apples.

"Success!" Bai Ye was delighted, but then he became alert again. He knew that this robot would never give up its goal easily, and they had to take this opportunity to evacuate.

"Retreat!" He gave the order decisively, and the soldiers immediately evacuated in an orderly manner according to the predetermined plan. Magneto stayed at the end, using his magnetic field power to buy more time for everyone to evacuate.

The giant robot obviously noticed their intention, but it seemed to be deeply attracted by the apples. Even in the process of chasing, it couldn't help but look back at the tempting fruits from time to time. This brief hesitation became the key to their escape.

Finally, under the full protection of Magneto, Bai Ye and all the soldiers successfully evacuated to a safe area. They looked back and saw that the giant robot was still standing there, holding a few apples in its mechanical arms and trying to eat them clumsily. This scene was both absurd and terrifying, and people couldn't help but feel deep awe and fear of the unknown power.

"We have to find out the origin and purpose of these robots as soon as possible." Bai Ye was still panting, but he had already started thinking about the next action plan. "Not only do they have powerful strength and intelligence, but what's more terrifying is that they seem to have the ability to evolve on their own. If we don't control them, the consequences will be disastrous."

Magneto nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination. "No matter where they come from, I will use my power to protect the peace of this world." His words revealed an unquestionable determination and confidence.

After this sudden battle, Bai Ye, Magneto, and all the soldiers knew that they were standing at a new starting point. The road ahead will be full of unknowns and challenges, but they are ready to meet all possible storms.

After successfully escaping the threat of the giant robot, Bai Ye and his team did not relax. They knew that the robot with the ability to self-evolve was still a huge hidden danger and must be solved as soon as possible. After an emergency meeting, they decided to adopt an extreme but effective strategy - using apples as bait to poison the robot.

"We can't let it continue to exist." Bai Ye's voice was low and firm. His eyes swept over everyone present, making sure that everyone could feel his determination. "It is beyond our control. If we let it continue to evolve, the consequences will be disastrous."

Magneto agreed. He knew the threat of this robot and understood that the situation was urgent. "I will use my abilities to assist you and ensure that the plan goes smoothly." He promised.

Therefore, Bai Ye immediately organized people to collect a batch of fresh apples. These apples were attractive in appearance and bright in color, enough to attract the attention of the giant robot. At the same time, they secretly contacted a chemical expert and asked him to make a special toxin for mechanical structures. This toxin is colorless and odorless, can quickly corrode the metal surface, and penetrate into the internal system, causing fatal damage.

After intense preparations, the toxin was successfully extracted and injected into the apples. In order to ensure the even distribution of the toxin, each apple was carefully processed, and no abnormalities were seen on the surface. Bai Ye personally checked each apple to ensure that they could become deadly weapons.

The next question was how to get the poisoned apples to the giant robot. They knew that it was almost impossible to approach the robot directly because its defense system and attack capabilities were extremely powerful. Therefore, they developed a detailed plan to use the terrain and bunkers as cover to gradually approach the target.

The night fell, providing a natural cover for their actions. Bai Ye led a team and quietly sneaked into the area where the giant robot was located. They carefully avoided patrolling sentinels and monitoring equipment, and approached the behemoth step by step.

When they finally arrived at a relatively safe location, Bai Ye signaled the soldiers to place the poisoned apples in a conspicuous position. These apples were carefully arranged into an attractive trap, waiting for the arrival of the giant robot.

Time passed by, and the air was filled with tension and anticipation. Finally, the giant robot seemed to smell the scent of apples, and its mechanical head slowly turned, and its lifeless eyes seemed to be attracted by some force, staring straight at the poisoned apples.

"Here it comes!" Bai Ye whispered, his heartbeat quickened and cold sweat oozed from his palms. But he knew that he couldn't let down his guard yet and had to wait until the robot was completely trapped before he could evacuate.

The giant robot did not disappoint them. It walked towards the poisoned apples with heavy steps. Every step made the ground tremble slightly, as if even the air was shaking. When it finally arrived in front of the pile of apples, the two mechanical arms stretched out without hesitation, grabbed one apple after another and began to eat.

Seeing this scene, Bai Ye and the soldiers held their breath, knowing that success or failure depended on this one move. Time passed by, and the giant robot did not seem to notice anything unusual, and it continued to greedily eat the poisoned apples.

However, just when they thought the plan was about to succeed, the giant robot suddenly stopped moving. Its mechanical head began to shake violently, as if it was in some kind of intense pain. Then, its body also began to show abnormal reactions, and the metal surface began to corrode, bubble, and make a harsh sound.

"Success!" Bai Ye was delighted, knowing that the poison had begun to take effect. He immediately signaled the soldiers to retreat, while keeping a close eye on the movements of the giant robot.

The giant robot struggled in pain for a while before finally falling to the ground with a deafening sound. Its body was corroded by the toxins and was riddled with holes, unable to move anymore.

(End of this chapter)