A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 773: Seepage
Bai Ye quickly pulled out the ancient scroll from his bosom again and spread it out on the ground in front of the altar. He stared at the pattern on the scroll, his fingers gently running over the complex lines, trying to find a way to crack it that would correspond to the energy fluctuations around the altar. The soldiers surrounded him, nervously watching the changes in the altar, and there was an air of uneasiness in the air.

"Bai Ye, these energy fluctuations are indeed similar to the patterns on the scroll, but how can we use it to solve this puzzle?" a soldier asked anxiously, his voice echoing in the empty palace with a hint of trembling.

Bai Ye did not answer immediately, he was still immersed in the study of the scroll. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, as if he had discovered something key. "Look here," he pointed to a specific pattern on the scroll, "this pattern is almost exactly the same as the shape of the energy fluctuations on the altar. I think if we can follow the arrangement of this pattern and inject our power into the altar, we may be able to break these energy fluctuations."

The soldiers nodded in agreement upon hearing this. Following Bai Ye's instructions, they formed a circle and stood at a different position on the altar. Bai Ye stood directly in front of the altar, holding the scroll tightly in his hand, his eyes determined.

"Are you ready?" Bai Ye took a deep breath and asked.

The soldiers nodded, gripping their weapons tightly, ready to respond to any possible danger at any time.

Bai Ye began to chant the spell on the scroll in a low voice. As the spell sounded, the energy fluctuations around the altar began to tremble violently. The soldiers followed Bai Ye's instructions and injected their own power into the altar. Powerful energy gathered together and rushed towards the crystal in the center of the altar.

However, just as they were about to break the energy fluctuations and take the crystal, a black liquid suddenly seeped out from the palace wall. The liquid was sticky and smelly, as if it carried some kind of evil power. They quickly gathered together and formed a huge black demon.

The demon was huge and exuded a foul odor. Its eyes flashed red and a ferocious smile appeared at the corners of its mouth. It waved its huge claws and pounced on Bai Ye and the soldiers.

"Oh no! It's a devil!" a soldier shouted in horror.

Bai Ye's heart tightened. He didn't expect that he would encounter such a powerful enemy when he was about to succeed. But he quickly calmed down and shouted loudly: "Don't panic! Let's join forces to fight it!"

The soldiers were all cheered up after hearing this. They knew that if they retreated at this moment, it would mean failure and death. They held their weapons tightly and rushed towards the demon.

A fierce battle broke out in the palace. Bai Ye and the soldiers fought a desperate battle with the demon. They used all their strength and skills to try to defeat this powerful enemy. However, the demon was extremely powerful. It not only had a solid defense, but also a strong attack. Although Bai Ye and the soldiers fought hard, they were still in a bitter battle.

"Bai Ye! What should we do?" a soldier asked breathlessly. He had been wounded in many places and his battle robe was stained with blood.

Bai Ye gritted his teeth, knowing full well that he could not retreat at this moment. He quickly scanned the surroundings, trying to find a way to defeat the demon. Suddenly, his eyes fell on the crystal on the altar. He remembered the power and energy contained in the crystal before, and perhaps this was the key to defeating the demon.

"Everyone hold on! I have a solution!" Bai Ye shouted. He quickly ran to the altar and recited the spell on the scroll again. As the spell sounded, a powerful energy began to surge out of the crystal. This energy quickly gathered in Bai Ye's hand and formed a shining sword.

"This sword contains the power of crystal. Perhaps we can use it to defeat the devil!" Bai Ye said loudly, waving the sword in his hand.

The soldiers cheered up after hearing this. They knew that this was a matter of life and death. They followed Bai Ye and rushed towards the demon again.

Bai Ye wielded the sword in his hand and started a fierce battle with the devil. As the sword flashed, deep wounds were cut on the devil's body. However, the devil was not willing to be outdone. It waved its huge claws and tried to grab Bai Ye.

At this moment, a soldier suddenly rushed to Bai Ye's side. He used his body to block the claws of the demon, buying precious time for Bai Ye. Bai Ye took the opportunity to swing the sword in his hand and stabbed the demon's heart.

The sword light penetrated the demon's body, and the demon let out a shrill wail. Its body began to shrink rapidly, and eventually turned into a pool of black liquid. The foul smell filled the air, but was quickly taken away by the ventilation system in the palace.

"We won!" a soldier shouted excitedly. They gathered around Bai Ye and celebrated this hard-won victory.

Bai Ye did not relax his vigilance. He stared at the crystal on the altar, and a feeling of uneasiness surged in his heart. He knew that although this crystal contained powerful power, it was also full of danger. They must handle it carefully, otherwise it might cause a greater disaster.

"Don't be too happy too soon." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "The power of this crystal is very strong, we must treat it with caution. I suggest that we seal it up first and do further research after returning to the base."

The soldiers nodded in agreement after hearing this. They knew that Bai Ye's suggestion was wise. They quickly found some sealed containers and materials and carefully sealed the crystal.

However, just as they were about to leave the palace, a loud noise suddenly came from the entrance of the palace. Bai Ye and the soldiers felt nervous, knowing that if there were more enemies at this time, it would be a more difficult battle.

They quickly prepared for battle and rushed to the palace entrance. However, when they arrived at the entrance, they found a group of strangers in black robes trying to break into the palace.

"It's these black-robed men again!" a soldier shouted angrily. They knew that these black-robed men must be accomplices of the group they had fought before. They tried to stop the black-robed men from entering the palace, but they were numerous and powerful. A new battle broke out at the entrance of the palace.

Bai Ye and the soldiers fought hard against the attack of the black-robed men. They used all their strength and skills to try to defeat these enemies. However, the black-robed men's offensive was extremely fierce, and they kept charging at Bai Ye and the soldiers.

The battle lasted for a long time, and both sides were exhausted. Bai Ye knew that if they continued like this, they would most likely be defeated by the black-robed man. He had to find a way to change the situation.

Suddenly, he remembered the crystal that he had sealed before. He quickly ran to the crystal and recited the spell on the scroll again. As the spell sounded, a powerful energy surged out of the crystal again. This energy quickly gathered in Bai Ye's hands, forming a shining barrier.

Bai Ye waved the barrier in his hand, temporarily blocking the attack of the black-robed man outside. He took the opportunity to shout loudly: "Everyone retreat! We will leave first with the crystal!" Hearing this, the soldiers cheered up. They knew that it was time to retreat. They quickly packed up their equipment and supplies, and rushed to the exit of the palace with the sealed crystal.

Seeing this, the black-robed men tried to stop them. But Bai Ye and the soldiers were fully prepared. They used the weapons and equipment in their hands to engage in a fierce battle with the black-robed men, fighting and retreating at the same time.

Finally, after paying a heavy price, Bai Ye and the soldiers successfully rushed out of the palace. They quickly fled the dangerous and unknown place and ran towards the base.

However, what they don't know is that this battle is just the beginning of their adventure. There are more unknowns and challenges waiting for them ahead. They must continue to move forward to explore the wider and more mysterious world. And the sealed crystal will become an important clue and source of power for their future adventures.

During the escape from the palace, Bai Ye and the soldiers were in a very heavy mood. They recalled the dangers and challenges they had experienced in the palace, as well as the companions who had made efforts and sacrifices for the expedition. They knew that the expedition was not over, and they had to move on.

When they returned to the base, it was already late at night. The lights in the base were bright, and everyone was waiting for their return. When they saw Bai Ye and the soldiers returning safely with the sealed crystal, everyone smiled with relief.

"You're back! That's great!" someone shouted excitedly. He ran forward and held Bai Ye's hand tightly.

Bai Ye smiled and nodded, and handed the crystal to the man. "This is the crystal we found in the palace. It contains powerful power. We must study it carefully, and perhaps we can discover more secrets from it."

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around. They carefully observed the crystal, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation. They knew that this crystal would become an important clue and source of strength for their future adventures.

However, just as they were about to study the crystal further, a soldier suddenly ran in. "Oh no! Those black-robed men are chasing us!" he said breathlessly.

Everyone's hearts tightened, they knew that this battle was not over. They had to face those black-robed men again to protect the safety of the crystal and the base.

Bai Ye made a quick decision. "Everyone, prepare for battle! We can't let the black-robed man succeed!" he shouted.

Upon hearing this, the soldiers picked up their weapons and equipment. They knew that this was a matter of life and death. They had to fight hard against the black-robed man's attack and protect themselves and their companions.

A new battle broke out outside the base. Bai Ye and the soldiers engaged in a fierce battle with the black-robed men. They used all their strength and skills to try to defeat these enemies. However, the black-robed men were extremely powerful and they kept charging at Bai Ye and the soldiers.

The battle lasted for a long time, and both sides were exhausted. Bai Ye knew that if they continued like this, they would most likely be defeated by the black-robed man. He had to find a way to change the situation.

Suddenly, he remembered the power in the crystal. He quickly ran to the crystal and recited the spell on the scroll again. However, this time the crystal did not respond. Bai Ye's heart tightened, he knew that the power of the crystal might have been exhausted.

"Damn it!" Bai Ye cursed inwardly. He knew he couldn't just sit there and wait for death, he had to find a way to deal with the black-robed man's attack.

At this moment, a soldier suddenly rushed to his side. "Bai Ye! I have an idea!" he shouted.

Bai Ye heard this and turned to look at the soldier. He saw that the soldier was holding a shining bead in his hand. "This is what I found in the palace before. It may help us resist the attack of the black-robed man!" said the soldier.

Bai Ye took the bead and found that it emitted a strange and gentle light, which was completely different from the sharp energy of the crystal. This light seemed to contain some ancient and mysterious power, giving people a sense of security but elusiveness. He held the bead tightly, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his heart. Perhaps this was really a turning point.

"Everyone, pay attention. We have new hope!" Bai Ye raised the bead high and shouted to the soldiers. Upon hearing this, the soldiers cast doubtful but hopeful glances at him. In this desperate moment, anything that could change the situation would be their lifeline.

Bai Ye took a deep breath, held the bead tightly against his chest, closed his eyes and began to concentrate. He tried to establish a connection with the bead, hoping to channel its potential power. The air around him seemed to solidify, with only the light emitted by the bead fluctuating slightly.

Suddenly, Bai Ye felt a warm force pouring into his body from the beads, flowing along his meridians, and finally gathered in his palm. He opened his eyes and saw a dazzling light condensed in his palm.

"This is..." Bai Ye looked at the light in his hand in surprise. He felt that this power was pure and powerful, completely different from the violent energy of the crystal. He quickly passed this power to the soldiers around him, allowing them to also feel the existence of this power.

After the soldiers came into contact with this power, they all felt refreshed, as if their fatigue and pain were instantly healed. Their fighting spirit was rekindled, and they grasped their weapons tightly, ready to fight the black-robed man again.

At this moment, the black-robed men attacked again. They waved their black magic weapons, releasing cold energy waves, attacking Bai Ye and the soldiers. However, this time the soldiers did not retreat. They rushed towards the energy waves, using the weapons in their hands and the power they had just gained to engage in a fierce battle with the black-robed men.

The battle broke out again, but this time the situation was completely different from before. Under Bai Ye's leadership, the soldiers gradually gained the upper hand with the power contained in the beads. Not only did they successfully resist the attack of the black-robed man, they also began to gradually counterattack, forcing the black-robed man to retreat step by step.

Seeing this, the black-robed men all showed horrified expressions. They did not expect Bai Ye and the soldiers to have such a strong force, and they were a little overwhelmed for a moment. However, they did not intend to give up easily, but began to attack more fiercely, trying to turn the tide of the battle.

(End of this chapter)