A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

At this moment, the insignificant metal shell of the lighter seemed to contain the power of chaos at the beginning of the universe, and suddenly burst out with an unprecedented powerful flame. This light was not warm and soft, but cold and piercing, with a sharpness that could tear through space, instantly covering everything around in a dazzling incandescence. The air in the laboratory seemed to be instantly emptied by this force, and then, an invisible shock wave spread violently around with the lighter as the center, easily knocking away the soldiers who were about to explore deeper like fallen leaves.

The soldiers' bodies drew chaotic arcs in the air, accompanied by screams of fear and the dull sound of heavy objects falling to the ground. They were thrown hard against the walls, the floor, and even the laboratory table by this sudden force, and scattered all over the floor. Pain and astonishment intertwined on their faces. After a brief loss of consciousness, they deeply experienced the fear of the unknown. The air was filled with the smell of burnt rubber, the bitterness of twisted metal, and an indescribable strange smell from an unknown world.

The lighter that caused all this seemed to have self-awareness. At the moment when the flame reached its peak, it broke free from all the constraints of physical laws, soared into the air, and rushed straight to the seemingly indestructible ceiling of the laboratory. Its speed was so fast that it exceeded the limit of what the naked eye could capture, leaving only a thin, twisted tail of light, drawing a dazzling track in the dim laboratory. Then, the light and the lighter, in the astonished eyes of everyone, penetrated the ceiling and disappeared into the endless darkness and unknown, as if they had never existed.

Bai Ye, the usually calm and resolute commander, could not help but reveal an expression of disbelief at this moment. He quickly recovered from the shock and scanned the messy battlefield around him with his sharp eyes. Soldiers were sitting or lying, some covering their wounds, while others were struggling to stand up. The air was filled with a depressing and tense atmosphere.

"Everyone, check the injuries immediately and confirm if there are any casualties!" Bai Ye's voice was deep and powerful, penetrating the chaos and fear, and bringing a sense of stability to the soldiers. Upon hearing this, the soldiers endured the pain and began to support each other and check each other's conditions.

However, this sudden change did not make Bai Ye retreat in the slightest. On the contrary, it further inspired his determination to explore the unknown. He knew that the secrets hidden in this laboratory were far more complicated and dangerous than they had imagined before. But as a soldier and a commander with a mission, he could not and would not allow himself to retreat at this moment.

"Let's keep going." Bai Ye's voice was firm and resolute. He stood up, looking through the chaotic scene, and staring at the unknown darkness ahead. Although the soldiers were filled with fear and anxiety, seeing Bai Ye's resolute back, they seemed to be injected with an invisible force, and they all stood up and followed closely.

Deep in the laboratory, darkness spread silently like a huge net, swallowing up all light and hope. But Bai Ye and the soldiers, like a group of brave explorers, holding weak flashlights, stepped into this unknown area step by step. Every step was full of unknowns and dangers, but they did not retreat, because they knew that only by moving forward could they uncover the secrets hidden in the darkness and find their answers.

As they went deeper, the scene in the laboratory became more and more bizarre. The walls were covered with strange symbols and patterns, as if they were the remains of some ancient civilization; the air was filled with a strange energy fluctuation that made people feel cold; and those seemingly ordinary experimental equipment now emitted an ominous light, as if they would burst out with even more terrifying power at any time.

Bai Ye and the soldiers carefully shuttled between these strange things. Their nerves were tense to the extreme. Any slight movement could put them into combat mode instantly. But even so, they did not give up, because they knew that only by moving forward could they find the answer that could explain everything and change everything.

At this moment, a low and strange roar suddenly came from the deepest part of the laboratory, shaking the entire space. Bai Ye and the soldiers' faces instantly became solemn. They knew that the secret hidden in the darkness was finally going to reveal its true face...

The roar was like the roar of an ancient beast awakening, shaking not only every corner of the laboratory, but also everyone's heart. As the sound gradually approached, an extremely oppressive sense of crisis came over like a substance, almost suffocating people. Bai Ye's eyes instantly became sharp, and he quickly judged that this was definitely not a natural phenomenon that could be explained, and it must be that some unknown creature hidden deep in the laboratory was accidentally awakened.

"Prepare for battle!" Bai Ye's voice was deep and powerful. He quickly assigned tasks and ordered the soldiers to disperse and stand in order to deal with the upcoming unknown threats. Although the soldiers were nervous, they were well-trained and quickly adjusted their status, holding their weapons tightly and preparing for battle.

At this moment, a huge black shadow suddenly rushed out from the deepest shadow of the laboratory, accompanied by a sharp sound of breaking through the air, and rushed directly into the area where everyone was. It was a giant beetle, more than five meters long, covered with a black shell as hard as iron, shining coldly in the sun. It had two huge compound eyes on its head, flashing with cunning and cruel light, and six sharp legs ended with sharp hooks like knives, which could easily pierce steel. The most eye-catching thing was the huge pair of wings on its back. Although it was not fully unfolded at the moment, just flapping it gently caused violent fluctuations in the surrounding air.

The appearance of the giant beetle instantly broke the tranquility of the laboratory. It emitted a series of piercing hisses, which were full of desire for prey and defense of territory. Seeing this, the soldiers pulled the trigger one after another, and bullets rained down on the giant beast. However, these weapons that were invincible in modern warfare seemed so powerless when facing this monster with a hard shell. The bullets hit the shell, leaving only a string of sparks and slight echoes, and could not penetrate its defense at all.

Bai Ye was secretly anxious when he saw this. He knew that if he couldn't quickly deal with the giant beetle, not only would the mission fail, but the lives of the soldiers would also be seriously threatened. So he quickly adjusted his strategy and ordered the soldiers to use the obstacles in the laboratory for cover while looking for the giant beetle's weaknesses.

The soldiers followed Bai Ye's instructions and moved flexibly in the laboratory, using obstacles such as lab tables and shelves as cover to continuously attack the giant beetle. Although these attacks still failed to cause substantial damage to it, they successfully attracted the attention of the beetle and bought time for other soldiers to find its weakness.

After a fierce battle, Bai Ye finally discovered a subtle feature of the giant beetle - under its hard shell, there seemed to be a relatively soft abdomen. Although this abdomen was also covered with shells, it was much weaker than other parts, and it kept rising and falling slightly with the breathing of the giant beast. Bai Ye was delighted and immediately realized that this might be the fatal weakness of the giant beast.

He quickly informed the soldiers of this discovery and formulated a new battle plan. The soldiers acted according to the plan, some of them continued to attract the attention of the beast, while the other part quietly went behind the beast and prepared to launch a fatal blow to its abdomen.

Following the order, the soldiers launched the attack at the same time. They used their special weapon, an electromagnetic pulse gun specially designed to penetrate hard materials, to focus their fire on the abdomen of the giant beetle. The electromagnetic pulse instantly penetrated the weak point of the shell and hit the internal organs of the behemoth. The behemoth screamed in agony, its body trembled violently, and its wings flapped wildly, trying to get rid of the sudden pain.

However, it was too late. Under the continuous attack of electromagnetic pulses, the giant beetle's vitality quickly faded, and finally fell to the ground with a bang, and its huge body crushed everything around it. The laboratory returned to peace again, but the air was still filled with a strong smell of blood and death.

Bai Ye and the soldiers stood beside the corpse of the giant beast, panting and looking at each other. Although they successfully defeated the terrible monster, they did not feel the slightest relief or joy in their hearts. Because they knew that this was just a small obstacle on their road to explore the unknown. There are more dangers and challenges waiting for them ahead, and their mission is to uncover the secrets hidden in the darkness, no matter what the cost.

As the giant beetle fell, the tense atmosphere in the laboratory seemed to be relieved a little, but Bai Ye and the soldiers were still nervous. They knew that this sudden battle was just a prelude, and the real challenge was still to come. In their eyes, the giant beetle's iron-hard shell became an unexpected gain.

"Everyone, be careful. Let's take down this carapace first. It might be useful." Bai Ye's voice rang out in the quiet laboratory. His eyes were sharp as he quickly made a plan for the next step. The soldiers nodded one after another when they heard this. They knew that in this dangerous environment, any resource could be a lifesaver.

So, they approached the giant beetle's body carefully. The surface of the shell was covered with fine lines, as if it was the most exquisite work of art in nature, but in their eyes, it was just a tool for fighting. The soldiers took out the cutting tools they carried with them. These tools were specially designed to easily deal with various hard materials. They divided the work and cooperated. Some were responsible for fixing the huge body of the beetle, while others began to cut the tissues connecting the shell and the flesh.

The cutting process was not easy. The beetle's shell was extremely hard, and even a sharp cutting tool could only move slowly. The soldiers' foreheads soon ooze out fine beads of sweat, but they did not stop their actions, because they knew that time was life. After a period of hard work, they finally succeeded in peeling off the shells from the behemoth.

These shells were of different sizes and shapes, but each one exuded a cold luster, revealing an indescribable indestructibility. Bai Ye carefully examined these shells and found that their thickness and hardness were far beyond ordinary metals, and they had good toughness and could withstand strong impacts. He immediately thought of a wonderful use for them.

"Everyone, make shields out of these shells," Bai Ye ordered. Upon hearing this, the soldiers took action. They used the tools in their hands and the materials in the laboratory to start processing the shells into shields suitable for carrying and use. After some effort, pieces of regular-shaped, smooth-edged shell shields gradually took shape. These shields were not only light and strong, but also could effectively resist attacks from bullets and fragments, providing valuable protection for the soldiers.

The soldiers held these newly made carapace shields with confidence. They knew that these shields were not only a defensive weapon, but also a source of confidence for them to overcome unknown challenges. Bai Ye looked at the determined eyes of the soldiers, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

A soldier came over and tapped the shield gently, which produced a clear and long sound. He was very satisfied with the sound because it proved the solidity and durability of the shield. He knew that in the next exploration, the shield would become his most reliable partner, protecting him from attacks and dangers from the unknown world.

"What an incredible masterpiece!" He couldn't help but whisper in admiration. His voice was full of awe and love for this carapace shield. In his opinion, this is not just a defensive weapon, it is more like a work of art and a symbol of faith. It represents the courage and wisdom, unity and persistence of mankind in the face of the unknown.

So, they set out on their journey of exploration again. This time, they held the carapace shields, their steps were more determined, and their eyes were more sharp. They shuttled through the corridors of the laboratory, and every step was full of strength and determination. The darkness and unknown that once made them feel fear and anxiety seemed insignificant in front of them.

As they went deeper, the scenes in the laboratory became more and more bizarre and dangerous. They encountered all kinds of strange creatures and traps, but with the protection of the carapace shields and the bravery and wisdom of the soldiers, they resolved the crises one by one. Every battle made them more familiar with the performance and usage of these carapace shields, and made them more convinced that these shields were their important weapons to overcome all difficulties.

However, they also understand that these shell shields are only temporary support. The real strength comes from their inner beliefs and the spirit of unity. Only when their hearts are filled with the desire for victory and the desire to explore the unknown can they overcome all difficulties and uncover the secrets behind this laboratory.

In this laboratory full of dangers and unknowns, Bai Ye and the soldiers continued to move forward. Holding the carapace shields, they faced unknown challenges and dangers, but their eyes were full of determination and fearlessness. Because they knew that as long as they were united and moved forward courageously, nothing could stop them from moving forward. And the carapace shields in their hands would also become an important witness to their victory over all difficulties.