A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 730 Desert
Bai Ye led the soldiers, treading heavy steps, and continued to move forward in this unknown land. The sun shone obliquely, but it seemed unable to penetrate the oppressive atmosphere and bring light to this desolate land. Their footsteps were particularly clear in the silence, and each step was on the dry sand, raising a burst of fine dust.

"Bai Ye, this place... is there really what we are looking for?" A soldier finally couldn't help but speak up and broke the silence. There was a hint of uncertainty in his voice, and more fatigue.

Bai Ye did not answer immediately, but just looked up at the seemingly endless green desert in the distance. The green here was not a vibrant green, but a dull, depressing dark green, as if it was a prank by nature, distorting the vibrant colors into disturbing tones. He took a deep breath, trying to catch a hint of unusual smell from the air, but there was nothing except dryness and dust.

"We have received orders to move forward, so there is no turning back." Bai Ye's voice was steady and firm. He knew that at this moment, as a leader, he had to remain calm and determined. He turned around and scanned the faces of every soldier, trying to find a hint of determination and courage in their eyes.

The soldiers looked at each other. Although there were no words, their eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and persistence. They knew that this mission was arduous, but since they had already embarked on this journey, there was no reason to give up.

"Keep moving forward." Bai Ye gave the order again. Upon hearing the words, the soldiers adjusted their status and continued on their journey.

As time went by, the desolation and monotony of the green desert became more and more obvious. There was no wind, no birdsong, and even a trace of life was hard to detect. Every step you took was like stepping into an endless cycle, making you feel desperate.

"Bai Ye, this desert... is there something wrong?" Another soldier suddenly stopped, his eyes fixed on a piece of sand not far ahead, where there seemed to be some unusual fluctuations.

Bai Ye immediately became alert when he heard this. He quickly walked to the soldier and looked in the direction he pointed. He saw that the green vegetation on the sand seemed to be more dense than the surrounding area, but upon closer inspection, it seemed like some kind of illusion, making it difficult to understand.

"Everyone be careful, there may be unknown dangers hidden here." Bai Ye reminded in a low voice, and at the same time signaled the soldiers to stay vigilant and slowly move forward.

However, when they approached the strange sand, nothing happened. The seemingly dense green vegetation disappeared like a phantom when it touched their footsteps. The soldiers looked at each other, and their hearts were even more confused.

"It seems that this desert is much more complicated than we thought." Bai Ye frowned, and a sense of foreboding surged in his heart. He knew that in this unknown area, any tiny abnormality could hide huge dangers.

The soldiers continued to move forward, but their pace became more cautious and slow. They remained vigilant at all times, fearing that they would accidentally step into an unknown trap.

"Bai Ye, we've been walking for so long and haven't found even a drop of water. If we go on like this..." There was a hint of anxiety in a soldier's voice. He licked his cracked lips, his eyes full of longing.

Bai Ye knew that the soldiers had reached the limit of their physical strength. They had been walking under the scorching sun for a long time without drinking a drop of water, and their bodies were already severely dehydrated. But at this moment, he could not show any weakness or hesitation.

"Everyone, hold on a little longer. We will definitely find water." Bai Ye's voice was a little hoarse, but still full of determination and strength. He tried to use his faith to encourage the soldiers to keep moving forward.

However, as time went on, the soldiers' condition became worse and worse. Their steps became unsteady and their eyes became blurry. Bai Ye watched this scene with helplessness and anxiety in his heart. He knew that if this continued, the soldiers would probably collapse due to exhaustion.

"Bai Ye...can we...really...still be able to get out?" A soldier's voice was filled with tears, his eyes full of despair and fear.

Bai Ye took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm. He looked at the soldiers, trying to find a glimmer of hope in their eyes. However, all he saw was exhaustion, despair and confusion.

"We can get out!" Bai Ye's voice suddenly became loud and powerful. He waved his arms vigorously, trying to awaken the fighting spirit and courage in the soldiers' hearts. "We are warriors! We are guardians! No matter how difficult the environment is, we can't give up!"

The soldiers were shocked by Bai Ye's words. They all raised their heads, and hope rekindled in their eyes. They looked at each other, and then once again determined to move forward.

However, the cruelty of the green desert did not change. It was still desolate and monotonous, like an endless maze that trapped them. The soldiers' physical strength was constantly being consumed, and their spirits were constantly being destroyed.

"Bai Ye... I... can't walk anymore..." A soldier finally fell to the ground, his face as pale as paper, his lips so dry that they were almost cracked. His eyes were full of despair and helplessness, as if he had given up hope of living.

Bai Ye walked quickly to the soldier and helped him up. He looked at the soldier's exhausted face and felt a deep sense of powerlessness. He knew that he had to make a decision, otherwise the soldiers would probably fall down one by one and never stand up again.

"Everyone, take a rest here." Bai Ye sighed helplessly, and then motioned the soldiers to sit together. He knew that this decision might make them more tired and desperate, but at the moment, he had no better choice.

The soldiers sat down one after another, their bodies pressed tightly together, trying to draw a little warmth and strength from each other's body temperature. They sat silently, without words, only the sound of heavy breathing and occasional coughing.

Bai Ye looked at this scene, his heart filled with helplessness and sadness. He knew that as the leader, he had the responsibility to lead the soldiers out of this green desert and find what they were looking for. But at this moment, he felt unprecedented confusion and helplessness.

"Bai Ye...can we...really survive?" A soldier's voice broke the silence again, his voice trembling with uncertainty.

Bai Ye looked at the soldiers' eyes full of fear and despair, and a strong sense of responsibility surged in his heart. He knew that he had to bring hope to the soldiers and cheer them up again.

"We can survive!" Bai Ye's voice was firm and powerful. He waved his arms vigorously, trying to awaken the fighting spirit and courage in the soldiers' hearts. "As long as we are united, nothing can stop us!" However, the soldiers' reaction was beyond Bai Ye's expectations. They were not inspired by Bai Ye's words as before, but silently lowered their heads, as if they had fallen into deep despair.

Bai Ye watched this scene, and a strong sense of frustration surged in his heart. He knew that no matter what he said, he could not change the fear and despair in the soldiers' hearts. They had been tortured to exhaustion by this green desert and could not bear any more blows.

"Bai Ye...are we...going to die..." A soldier's voice was filled with tears and his eyes were full of fear and despair.

Bai Ye's heart tightened when he heard this. He looked at the soldier's trembling body and desperate eyes, and suddenly felt a strong sense of powerlessness. He knew that he had to make a decision, otherwise the soldiers would most likely die here.

"No! We won't die!" Bai Ye suddenly stood up, his voice loud and powerful, as if to break the silence of the green desert, "We are warriors! We are guardians! We have firm beliefs and endless courage! As long as we don't give up, we will definitely be able to get out!"

However, the soldiers' reactions were even more heartbreaking. They were not encouraged by Bai Ye's words as before, but silently lowered their heads, as if they had given up hope of living. Their bodies were shaking, and their eyes were filled with fear and despair.

Bai Ye watched this scene, and a strong sense of grief and anger surged in his heart. He knew that no matter what he said, he could not change the fear and despair in the hearts of the soldiers. They had been tortured by this green desert and lost all their fighting spirit and courage.

"Why are you doing this?" Bai Ye's voice was filled with anger and helplessness. "We are warriors! We are guardians! We have firm beliefs and endless courage! We should not fall here!"

However, the soldiers remained silent. Their bodies were pressed tightly together, as if they wanted to draw a little warmth and strength from each other's body temperature. But their eyes were full of fear and despair, as if they had seen their own fate.

Bai Ye watched this scene, and a strong sense of powerlessness surged in his heart. He knew that no matter what he said, he could not change the fate of the soldiers. They had been swallowed by this green desert and could no longer escape.

"I'm sorry... I didn't lead you well..." Bai Ye's voice was low and hoarse. He lowered his head, as if he wanted to bury his pain and despair deep in his heart. He knew that as the leader, he had an unshirkable responsibility. But he was powerless to change it all, and could only watch the soldiers fall one by one.

The soldiers raised their heads upon hearing this, their eyes filled with mixed emotions. They looked at Bai Ye's exhausted face and guilty eyes, and they were filled with indescribable emotion and admiration. They knew that Bai Ye had tried his best. He had been trying to lead them out of this green desert, but fate was so cruel to them.

"Bai Ye... this is not your fault..." A soldier finally spoke up to break the silence, "We... have tried our best..."

Bai Ye felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this. He looked at the soldiers' determined eyes and tired faces, and suddenly felt a strong sense of pride and pride. He knew that although these soldiers were exhausted, desperate and helpless, they still maintained the dignity and courage of warriors. They were not defeated by this green desert, but chose to persist and fight.

"We... are warriors!" Bai Ye's voice sounded again, his voice full of determination and strength, "We will not succumb to fate! We will keep moving forward! Until we find our own hope!"

The soldiers stood up after hearing this, and hope rekindled in their eyes. They looked at each other, and then once again resolute their steps forward. They knew that this road was full of unknowns and dangers, but they were ready and willing to give everything for hope.

However, the cruelty of the Green Desert did not change. It was still desolate and monotonous, like an endless maze that trapped them. The soldiers' physical strength was constantly being consumed, and their spirits were constantly being destroyed. But they still did not give up, but chose to persist and fight.

Just as the soldiers were about to be completely swallowed up by the green desert and the flames of hope in their hearts were about to be extinguished, the sky suddenly changed. The originally dull and depressing sky began to gather thick dark clouds, which rolled and collided, as if it was a long-brewing catharsis of nature.

"Look, what is that?" A soldier suddenly pointed to the sky, with a hint of disbelief and surprise in his voice.

Bai Ye looked up immediately after hearing this. He saw the dark clouds approaching rapidly, with thunderous roars, as if to completely awaken the silent green desert. An inexplicable excitement surged in his heart. Could it be... this was a gift from God?

"It's rain! It's rain!" another soldier shouted excitedly, a long-lost smile appeared on his face, as if he had seen the hope of life.

The soldiers looked up at the sky, their eyes flashing with expectation and longing. They knew that this rain was like a timely rain for them at this moment, which could save them from despair.

As the dark clouds approached, the wind began to pick up. It whistled across the green desert, bringing up gusts of dust, as if paving the way for the coming rain. The soldiers held their weapons tightly, their bodies trembling slightly with excitement and tension.

Finally, the first drop of rain fell on the sand, and it quickly penetrated into the sand and disappeared without a trace. But soon after, more rain poured down, like a traveler who had been thirsty for a long time and finally found a rain, madly embracing the dry land. The soldiers opened their arms and let the rain fall on them, feeling the long-lost coolness and moisture.

"Great! We are finally saved!" a soldier shouted excitedly, his face filled with a complex expression of joy and tears.

Bai Ye was filled with excitement and emotion when he saw this scene. He knew that this rain not only saved the lives of the soldiers, but also rekindled the fire of hope in their hearts. They were no longer the group struggling in despair, but had regained the dignity and courage of the soldiers.

The rain continued to fall, moistening every inch of the green desert and the dry hearts of the soldiers. They took off their water bottles and carefully collected the precious rain water for future use.

(End of this chapter)