A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Bai Ye led the soldiers and walked carefully through the abandoned underground botanical garden. The dim light barely illuminated the road ahead, and the air was filled with an indescribable strange smell that made people feel nauseous. The soldiers held their weapons tightly and looked around nervously, fearing that there would be any unexpected situation.

"Everyone stay vigilant and don't relax." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, his voice echoing in the empty underground botanical garden.

After walking for a while, they came to an abandoned bookstore. The door of the bookstore was closed and the windows were covered with thick dust. It was obvious that no one had been there for a long time. Bai Ye signaled the soldiers to stop. He walked to the door of the bookstore and gently pushed it open. The door creaked open slowly, and a foul air rushed in, making people sick.

Bai Ye frowned and waved his hand to disperse the dust in front of him. He looked around and found that the interior of the bookstore was also in a mess, with bookshelves collapsed and books scattered all over the floor. This place seemed to have become a forgotten corner.

Suddenly, a rapid movement came from deep inside the bookstore. Then, dozens of radioactive rats rushed out from the darkness, emitting a faint blue light and with fierce light flashing in their eyes.

"Prepare for battle!" Bai Ye shouted, and quickly pulled out his pistol and fired. The soldiers also opened fire, and for a moment, there was a loud sound of gunfire and sparks of fire.

"Be careful to hide!" A soldier warned his companions while shooting. They stood back to back, firing fearlessly at the surging radioactive rats. Although there were many of them, most of them were quickly killed under the intensive firepower.

"Don't stop! Keep shooting!" Bai Ye shouted at the soldiers. He dodged the rats' attacks nimbly, and kept pulling the trigger to kill the rats one by one. The scene was very chaotic for a while, but under Bai Ye's command, the soldiers gradually stabilized their position.

As time went by, there were only a few remaining radioactive rats. They began to flee in all directions, trying to find a hiding place. But the soldiers did not give them a chance and chased them and killed them one by one.

After the battle, the soldiers heaved a sigh of relief. They looked at the dead rats on the ground and the messy bookstore, and they couldn't help but feel a little emotional. This sudden battle made them more aware of their responsibilities and missions.

"Everyone, check your equipment and ammunition." Bai Ye ordered. The soldiers quickly took action and began to organize their equipment and ammunition. They knew that the journey ahead would be long and difficult, and they had to be fully prepared to deal with various emergencies.

After checking their equipment, the soldiers were ready to go. Bai Ye also put away his pistol, took a deep breath and prepared to move forward. However, they did not know that a greater danger was quietly approaching...

"Where do these radioactive rats come from?" a soldier couldn't help but ask.

"I'm not sure. It could be a laboratory in the underground botanical garden." Another soldier guessed, "These mice have obviously been affected by radiation and mutated."

Bai Ye didn't say anything, he looked around with a frown on his face. This abandoned bookstore obviously hides too many secrets, and they have just uncovered the tip of the iceberg. He didn't know what dangers they would encounter next, but he knew they had to keep moving forward to find the answer.

"Everyone, stay alert and keep moving forward." Bai Ye said, "We need to find an exit and leave here as soon as possible."

The soldiers nodded in agreement, and followed Bai Ye closely to explore the road ahead. The dim light barely illuminated the road ahead, and the air was still filled with a disgusting smell. But at this moment, they could no longer care about so much, and just wanted to leave this hellhole as soon as possible.

Just when everyone thought the danger was over, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from behind. Then a soldier shouted in fear: "Run! Something is catching up with us!"

Everyone turned around and saw a group of even larger radioactive creatures approaching quickly. They were even larger than the radioactive rats before, and they exuded a strong radioactive aura. These creatures were obviously more difficult to deal with.

"Run!" Bai Ye shouted, leading the soldiers to run forward quickly. They passed through ruins and dilapidated buildings, trying to get rid of the pursuers behind them, but the speed of these radioactive creatures was surprisingly fast, and they soon closed the distance with them.

In this life-and-death moment, every soldier showed amazing courage and perseverance. They ran hard, dodged the attacks of the pursuers, and kept firing back, trying to stop these creatures from approaching, but the effect was not obvious.

Bai Ye knew that this was not a solution. He quickly observed the surroundings and shouted, "Everyone follow me! There is a corner ahead where we can hide!"

Everyone followed Bai Ye and ran towards the corner. The radioactive creatures behind them were still chasing them. Then, they heard roars and crashes coming from behind the corner. It was obvious that the radioactive creatures were frantically attacking the walls and obstacles trying to find them.

"Everyone keep quiet and don't make any noise." Bai Ye whispered, "These creatures rely on hearing and smell to track us. As long as we keep quiet, they won't be able to find us."

Everyone nodded to show that they understood. They pressed against the wall, held their breath and waited for the opportunity to come. In such a tense and critical moment, everyone's heartbeat accelerated a lot, but they still remained calm and composed, because they knew that this was the only way to survive.

Time passed by, the roar and crashing sounds around the corner gradually weakened, but the soldiers remained highly alert and did not dare to relax. They held their weapons tightly and stared at the front, fearing that the radioactive creatures would suddenly appear before their eyes.

Bai Ye turned his head slightly and signaled the soldiers with his eyes to keep quiet and not to act rashly. He knew very well how powerful and terrifying these radioactive creatures were. Once they were discovered, the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, they had to hide themselves as much as possible and wait for the right time.

Just as everyone was waiting with bated breath, a breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness. At the same time, it also brought a faint scent of books. This scent seemed particularly fresh in the polluted air, refreshing people. Bai Ye was slightly stunned, and then realized that this was a bookstore, and the scent of books was probably emitted by the scattered books.

He had an idea and quickly looked around, and found a pile of collapsed bookshelves and books at the corner. He immediately signaled the soldiers to get closer to the bookshelves and use them as cover. The soldiers moved quickly, approached the bookshelves, squatted down, and reduced their exposure as much as possible.

As the crowd approached, the scent of books became stronger. Bai Ye took a deep breath, and an inexplicable feeling surged in his heart. Although these books have been forgotten for many years, the knowledge and wisdom they carry still exist. He felt a strong urge in his heart to explore the secrets of these books.

However, the crisis at hand forced him to put this idea aside for the time being. He signaled the soldiers to keep quiet again, while vigilantly observing the movements around the corner. The radioactive creatures seemed to be attracted by the scent of books, and the roars and collisions gradually stopped, replaced by a slight noise.

Bai Ye knew that those creatures were looking for them. His heart tightened, but he calmed down immediately. He quickly thought of countermeasures and looked for ways to get rid of these creatures. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he saw a thick book on the bookshelf. He was moved and quickly reached out to grab the book.

However, just as he was about to touch the books, a huge claw suddenly stretched out from the corner and grabbed his arm. Bai Ye was startled, but he did not panic. He quickly struggled to break free from the claw and turned around to shoot at the creature.

Gunshots rang out, and the creature screamed and fell to the ground. However, more creatures rushed out from the corner. They roared and screamed, and launched a fierce attack on everyone. The soldiers opened fire in return, but there were too many of these creatures, and they were soon forced into a desperate situation.

Bai Ye was extremely anxious. He knew they had to find a way out as soon as possible to get rid of these creatures. He looked around and found that there seemed to be a passage on the other side of the bookshelf. He immediately signaled the soldiers to follow him and run towards the passage. They acted quickly, rushed through the obstruction of the bookshelf, and came to the front of the passage.

The passage was narrow and deep, but Bai Ye knew it was their only hope. He rushed into the passage first, followed by the soldiers. They ran along the passage, avoiding the pursuit of the creatures behind them. The walls on both sides of the passage were covered with densely packed books, and the fragrance of books was even stronger. Bai Ye took a deep breath, and an inexplicable power surged in his heart. He knew that these books were their saviors and the key to their victory over these creatures.

After they ran for a distance, the passage suddenly became wider. They came to a huge underground library. The library was filled with all kinds of books, from ancient classics to modern science books. Bai Ye was delighted, he knew they had found a relatively safe place.

He signaled the soldiers to stop, and then quickly observed the surroundings. The light in the library was dim, but it was enough for them to see the surroundings clearly. He noticed a closed door in the corner of the library with the words "Emergency Exit" written on it. He immediately led the soldiers to run towards the door.

However, just as they were about to reach the door, a burst of hurried footsteps came from behind. Bai Ye's heart tightened, knowing that those creatures had caught up with him. He quickly pulled out his pistol and fired behind him to try to stop them from chasing him, but the effect was not obvious.

"Everyone, hurry up and go through that door!" Bai Ye shouted and rushed to the door first. The soldiers followed him and rushed into the door. Behind the door was a long corridor leading to an unknown distance. They ran along the corridor with expectation and anxiety in their hearts.

The walls on both sides of the corridor were also filled with books, exuding a faint book fragrance. Bai Ye took a deep breath and felt the fresh air, and the tension in his heart eased a little. He knew that they had temporarily escaped the pursuit of those creatures, but the danger still existed. They had to find the real exit as soon as possible to leave this dangerous place.

"Everyone, follow me closely and don't fall behind!" Bai Ye shouted loudly and quickened his pace. The soldiers followed closely behind him and ran close to the wall for fear of being discovered by those creatures. At the end of the corridor was a huge iron door with the words "Emergency Exit" written on it. Bai Ye was delighted, knowing that they had finally found the real exit.

He quickly rushed to the iron gate and pushed it open. A fresh breeze blew in, refreshing everyone. They rushed out of the iron gate and came to a wide square. The bright sunshine and fresh air in the square formed a sharp contrast with the dark and damp underground world just now.

"We're out!" A soldier shouted excitedly, raising his weapon and cheering. Other soldiers also cheered and celebrated their victory. Bai Ye also showed a long-lost smile.

At this time, a slight noise suddenly sounded in the square that should have been quiet. Then, the radioactive rats that Bai Ye and the soldiers thought they had gotten rid of came after them again. They emerged from the shadows around the square in such large numbers that it was staggering. These rats were emitting a faint blue light, and their eyes were flashing with a fierce light, as if they wanted to devour everything in front of them.

The soldiers were immediately panicked upon seeing this, and the originally joyful atmosphere instantly disappeared. They raised their weapons one after another, ready to meet this sudden attack. However, facing such a large number of enemies, they could not help but feel a little panicked.

Bai Ye's face remained calm. He snorted coldly and took out a grenade from his waist. He held the grenade tightly, and a flash of determination flashed in his eyes. He knew that this was the critical moment for their successful escape, and he had to make the most decisive decision.

"Back off!" Bai Ye shouted, signaling the soldiers to retreat to the edge of the square. Although the soldiers were nervous, they quickly followed Bai Ye's instructions. They retreated to the edge of the square and pointed their weapons at the approaching radioactive rats.

Bai Ye took a deep breath and then pulled the ring of the grenade. With a slight "hiss" sound, the fuse of the grenade quickly burned. He held the grenade tightly, aimed at the place where the rats were most densely packed, and threw it out.

The grenade drew a graceful arc in the air, and then hit the rats hard. Then, a deafening explosion sounded, and the powerful shock wave instantly blew away the surrounding rats. The square was suddenly filled with dust and chaos.

The soldiers' ears were buzzing from the sudden explosion, but they also saw the effect of the explosion. The arrogant radiation rats were severely damaged in the explosion, and many of them were blown to pieces and fell to the ground. The remaining rats were also frightened by the sudden attack and fled in all directions, not daring to approach easily.