A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 733 Out of the Desert
Therefore, after experiencing the heart-pounding hallucinations again, Bai Ye and the soldiers finally developed some kind of inexplicable immunity to the weird and unpredictable things. Those illusions were like ghosts in the middle of the night. Although they still lingered on the edge of their minds, they could no longer easily shake their wills as they did at the beginning. The vastness of the desert was once an insurmountable chasm in their hearts. Every grain of sand seemed to carry endless despair and fatigue. But it was this despair that inspired the most tenacious power in their hearts.

Bai Ye walked at the front of the team, his back stretched out in the afterglow of the setting sun, looking particularly lonely and determined. His voice penetrated the dry sand and reached everyone's ears clearly: "We can no longer be fooled by these illusions, they are just a test of us by this desert. As long as we have light in our hearts, there will be a way under our feet."

The soldiers nodded silently, their eyes flashing with unprecedented determination. Every time the hallucinations invaded, it was like a spiritual baptism, making them understand more clearly that the real enemy was not those illusory images, but the fear and weakness in their hearts.

As night fell, the coldness of the desert was like a sharp blade, cutting every inch of exposed skin. The soldiers sat around the campfire, relying on each other, using their body temperature to resist the biting cold wind. Bai Ye sat among them, holding tightly in his hand a stone picked up from the desert. The surface of the stone was smooth, as if it contained some unknown power.

"Do you know? This stone is the first hope I found in this desert." Bai Ye's voice was low and powerful. He gently stroked the stone, as if recalling a distant past. "When I first fell into hallucinations and almost gave up, it was this stone that woke me up. It told me that even in the most desolate places, there are traces of life."

The soldiers listened quietly, their eyes full of awe. Bai Ye's words were like a warm current that warmed their cold hearts. They began to share their experiences, and those stories about hallucinations, fear and persistence became particularly real and moving under the reflection of the campfire.

Finally, one morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the heavy clouds and fell on the desert, they saw the lush green ahead. It was the tropical rainforest, the symbol of life, and the long-lost hope in their hearts.

"We did it!" a soldier shouted excitedly, his voice echoing in the empty desert as if it was an affirmation of himself.

Bai Ye smiled and nodded, his eyes sparkling with pride and satisfaction. They crossed this sea of ​​death, and with their strong will and unremitting efforts, they proved the greatness and indomitable spirit of mankind.

The moment they stepped into the rainforest, they seemed to have entered a whole new world. Tall trees blocked out the sun, and dense vegetation covered every inch of land. The air was filled with the fresh scent of soil and leaves, and the humming of various unknown creatures formed a symphony of life.

"This is our new home." Bai Ye looked around, his voice full of emotion, "We are going to start over here."

The soldiers nodded one after another, their faces filled with longing and expectation for the future. However, the mystery and danger of the tropical rainforest far exceeded their imagination.

"Be careful!" Bai Ye suddenly shouted, grabbing a soldier who was about to explore forward, "This place is full of unknowns, we can't take it lightly."

The soldiers immediately became alert, following Bai Ye closely, carefully moving through the dense jungle. Every step was full of unknowns and challenges, but they did not retreat, because they knew that only by moving forward courageously could they find their own path.

"Look!" A soldier pointed ahead, with a hint of fear in his voice, "What is that?"

Bai Ye looked in the direction of his finger and saw a huge insect slowly crawling down from a tree. Its body was covered with a hard shell and its antennae were waving in the air, as if it was looking for something.

"Don't panic." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "Stay calm, let's not disturb it."

The soldiers held their breath as they stared at the insect, fearing that they would accidentally trigger its attack. Fortunately, the insect did not seem to notice their presence, and it continued its actions and eventually disappeared into the dense vegetation.

"The creatures here are different from what we have seen before." Bai Ye whispered, "We must always be vigilant and learn how to coexist with them."

The soldiers nodded in agreement, their hearts filled with awe and curiosity. The tropical rain forest, a place full of vitality and danger, would become their new battlefield and their new home.

In the following days, they learned how to survive in the rainforest. They found water sources, learned to identify edible plants and fruits, and mastered the skills of making simple shelters. Every attempt and challenge made them stronger and more mature.

However, the mystery of the rainforest has not diminished. One evening, when they were resting in an open meadow, they suddenly heard roars from afar. The sound was deep and powerful, like a call from the depths of hell.

"It's a beast!" a soldier said nervously, "What should we do?"

Bai Ye frowned, staring at the direction where the sound came from, feeling uneasy. He knew that there were countless unknown creatures hidden in this tropical rainforest, including some ferocious beasts. They had to be careful to ensure their safety.

"Everyone, don't panic." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "We should stay alert and retreat slowly."

The soldiers followed Bai Ye's instructions and retreated cautiously, fearing to disturb the unknown beast. However, fate did not seem to let them off easily. Just as they were about to retreat to a safe area, a huge beast suddenly rushed out of the bushes and headed straight for them.

"Run!" Bai Ye shouted, turned around and ran in the opposite direction.

The soldiers followed closely behind, their hearts filled with fear and despair. The beast was so fast that it seemed to be able to catch up with them in an instant. Every breath was accompanied by an accelerated heartbeat, and every run was like a race against death.

However, just when they were about to be swallowed by despair, a miracle happened. The beast suddenly stopped, standing still, staring at a direction ahead. Then, a low roar sounded again, but this time, it came from another direction.

"It seems that we are saved." Bai Ye panted heavily. He looked back at the soldiers with hope in his eyes. "The beast seems to be attracted by something."

The soldiers nodded one after another, and an inexplicable gratitude welled up in their hearts. They knew that it was the mysterious power of this tropical rain forest that saved their lives.

In the following days, they continued to explore this unknown territory. They encountered all kinds of creatures, some gentle, some fierce, some mysterious, and some strange. Each encounter made them understand this tropical rainforest better and more in awe of the power of nature.

However, as time went by, they began to feel lonely and isolated. In this dense jungle, they seemed to have become forgotten. There were no relatives, no friends, no familiar homes, only endless green and unknown challenges.

"Can we really survive here?" a soldier asked in a low voice, his voice full of confusion and helplessness.

Bai Ye was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "I don't know. But one thing is certain, if we don't try, we will never know the answer." The soldiers nodded silently, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. They knew that Bai Ye was right. Only by moving forward courageously can we find our own path.

So, they continued to move forward. In this tropical rainforest, they learned to be strong, brave, and to face unknown challenges. Every time they fell and got up, they became more determined and mature.

However, the mystery of the rainforest has not diminished. On the contrary, it is like an endless maze, waiting for them to explore and discover. Every time they go deeper, it is like stepping into a whole new world, full of unknowns and surprises.

"Bai Ye, look what that is?" a soldier suddenly shouted, pointing ahead.

Bai Ye looked in the direction of his finger and saw an ancient relic vaguely revealed in the dense vines. The relic looked very old, as if it had been isolated from the world for thousands of years.

"Let's go and take a look." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "Perhaps the secret of this tropical rainforest is hidden there."

The soldiers nodded, their hearts filled with curiosity and anticipation. They carefully walked through the vines and came to the entrance of the ruins. They saw a huge stone door standing there quietly, with various mysterious patterns and symbols carved on it.

"This door seems to be able to be opened." A soldier carefully observed the mechanism on the stone door and said.

Bai Ye nodded, signaled the soldiers to step back, and then stepped forward to try to open the stone door. After some effort, the stone door finally opened slowly, revealing a passage leading to the underground.

"Let's go down." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "But be careful."

The soldiers followed closely behind, and they walked down the passage carefully. Every step was full of unknowns and challenges, but they did not retreat, because they knew that only by moving forward courageously could they find their own answers.

At the end of the passage is a huge underground palace. The palace is brightly lit, as if in sharp contrast to the darkness outside. Various mysterious patterns and symbols are carved on the walls, and the air is filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

"Is this the secret of the tropical rain forest?" a soldier asked in a low voice.

Bai Ye shook his head, his eyes searching around the palace. "No, this is just the beginning." He said in a deep voice, "The real secret is hidden deeper."

The soldiers nodded one after another, their hearts filled with awe and curiosity. They knew that the road ahead would be more difficult and dangerous, but they also understood that only by moving forward courageously could they find their own path.

So, they continued to move forward. In this unknown territory, they learned to be strong, brave, and face unknown challenges. Every time they fell and got up, they became more determined and mature.

However, the mystery of the rainforest has not diminished. On the contrary, it is like an endless maze, waiting for them to explore and discover. Every time they go deeper, it is like stepping into a whole new world, full of unknowns and surprises.

In this tropical rainforest, they experienced countless challenges and hardships. They fought against ferocious beasts, bad weather, and unknown viruses. Every life-and-death struggle made them cherish life more and respect nature more.

Ye was silent for a moment, his eyes sweeping over the dense swarms of flies flying around him and the bag of rotten apples that emitted a foul smell. His voice sounded particularly steady in the quiet tropical rainforest: "Someone has been here before, and not long ago."

The soldiers frowned upon hearing this, and looked around to find more clues. However, the dense vegetation and complex terrain of the tropical rainforest made all clues unclear.

"This bag of apples looks like it was taken from a supply station or store." A soldier carefully observed the bag of apples and said, "Could it be that there are human settlements nearby?"

Bai Ye nodded, his eyes flickering with thought. "It's very possible. But this tropical rainforest is full of dangers, we must be careful." He said in a deep voice, "Everyone spread out and look for possible traces."

The soldiers nodded one after another, and they dispersed carefully and began to search for possible clues in the rainforest, not leaving out any leaf, branch, or footprint.

Time passed by, and the heat and humidity of the rainforest made everyone sweat. However, they did not give up, because they knew that this might be their only chance to find human habitation.

Finally, an hour later, a soldier shouted excitedly: "Bai Ye! I found it!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Ye immediately rushed over with other soldiers. The soldier was standing on an open grassland, pointing his finger at a dense forest not far away.

"There, I saw some cut down trees," the soldier said, "and I also heard human voices."

Bai Ye carefully observed the forest and indeed found some signs of felling. He was inexplicably excited because they finally found clues to where humans lived.

"Everyone, be careful, let's get closer." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "Remember, our goal is to find human settlements, not to conflict with them."

The soldiers nodded one after another, and they approached the woods cautiously. Every step they took was filled with vigilance and caution, fearing that they would accidentally disturb the humans inside.

However, when they approached the edge of the woods, they suddenly heard a quarrel coming from inside. The voice was full of anger and dissatisfaction, as if it was a fierce dispute.

"What should we do?" a soldier asked in a low voice, "Should we go in?"

(End of this chapter)