A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

The soldiers cheered up after hearing this. They believed in Bai Ye's judgment and wisdom, and also believed in their own courage and perseverance. Under Bai Ye's leadership, they began to carefully observe the surroundings of the waterfall, looking for possible breakthroughs.

After some efforts and exploration, they finally found a narrow waterway hidden at the edge of the waterfall. Although this waterway was extremely steep, it was the only way to the other side of the waterfall. Bai Ye commanded the boat to sail towards the waterway without hesitation, and the soldiers followed closely behind.

As the boat slowly entered the waterway, they felt an unprecedented thrill and excitement. The water became more turbulent and violent, as if it was going to tear them into pieces. But the soldiers did not retreat. They gritted their teeth, held on to the side of the boat, supported each other and continued to move forward.

After a lot of hard struggle and effort, they finally rushed out of the end of the waterway and successfully crossed the barrier of the waterfall. When they saw the light in front of them again, they couldn't help but feel an indescribable excitement and joy in their hearts. They knew that they had successfully crossed this seemingly insurmountable obstacle and took a solid step towards a deeper and unknown underground world...

However, this joy did not last long and was diluted by the next scene - what was waiting for them ahead was actually an even more vast and complex underground maze...

Just as the soldiers were immersed in the joy and sense of accomplishment of crossing the waterfall, one soldier's eyes suddenly lit up, and his eyes were attracted by a stone door not far ahead that looked ordinary but revealed an unusual atmosphere. He stood up excitedly and prepared to explore alone, as if there were endless treasures and secrets hidden behind the door.

"Bai Ye, look over there! Maybe that's the end of our journey!" The soldier's voice was filled with excitement and eagerness that was hard to conceal.

However, Bai Ye quickly stretched out his arm and stopped him steadily. Bai Ye's eyes were as sharp as an eagle, staring at the stone door, with a meaningful smile on his lips, but that smile contained a warning that could not be ignored.

"Don't be impulsive, my friend." Bai Ye's voice was deep and powerful, penetrating the surrounding noise and causing the soldier to stop involuntarily. "In the face of the unknown, blind action will only bring disaster."

The soldier was unwilling to accept the words, but he had to admit that Bai Ye's words made sense. He sat back in his seat in dismay, but his eyes were still fixed on the stone door, his heart full of doubts and curiosity.

Seeing this, Bai Ye slowly stood up, walked to the bow, and examined the stone door with a sharp gaze. He noticed that there was an inconspicuous black stone slab inlaid on each side of the stone door, with complex runes and patterns engraved on the stone slab, which seemed to hide some kind of mechanism or trap.

"Everyone be careful, this stone door is not simple." Bai Ye's voice rang in the soldiers' ears. They all became alert and followed Bai Ye's movements closely.

Bai Ye approached the stone door cautiously and gently touched the black stone slabs with his fingertips. Suddenly, there was a slight vibration, and then, dazzling lights began to flash above the stone door. Those lights quickly gathered into a huge laser net, tightly blocking the entire stone door.

"Laser trap!" the soldiers exclaimed, and only then did they realize that they had almost stepped into the brink of death.

Bai Ye quickly took a few steps back to keep a safe distance from the laser trap. He frowned and looked back and forth between the stone door and the laser net, trying to find a way to crack it.

"It seems that we have to find the mechanism that triggers this trap." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, his tone revealing an unquestionable firmness and calmness.

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They began to carefully search every corner around the stone gate, looking for possible mechanisms or clues. However, as time passed, they found nothing.

Just when everyone was feeling desperate, Bai Ye suddenly noticed a detail - the runes and patterns on the black stone slabs seemed to have a subtle connection with some carvings on the stone door. He quickly compared and analyzed the two.

After some efforts and attempts, Bai Ye finally found the key to cracking the laser trap. He took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and then gently touched the runes and patterns on the black stone slabs in a specific order and rhythm.

As Bai Ye moved, the laser net above the stone door gradually weakened and eventually disappeared. The stone door also slowly opened a gap, revealing a deep and mysterious passage inside.

Seeing this, the soldiers cheered and jumped for joy. They knew that they were one step closer to the goal of this trip. However, Bai Ye remained calm and alert, knowing that there were more challenges and dangers waiting for them ahead.

"Don't let your guard down. The road ahead may be more difficult." Bai Ye's voice rang in the soldiers' ears, and they nodded to show that they understood.

Led by Bai Ye, the soldiers carefully passed through the stone door and stepped into the deep and mysterious passage. They knew that there might be more mechanisms and traps waiting for them to explore and crack. But they also believed that as long as they united as one and moved forward courageously, nothing could stop them from moving forward...

Bai Ye held a flashlight in his hand, and the beam of light swayed in the dim passage, like the only beacon in the night, leading the soldiers slowly forward. The air around them seemed to freeze, and only their heavy breathing and footsteps echoed, adding a bit of depression and uneasiness. Although the light of the flashlight was weak, it was enough for everyone to barely see the road conditions ahead and avoid stepping into unknown traps.

The passage was full of traces of time, with mosses growing on the stone walls, and occasionally some bizarre fossils could be seen embedded in it. Most of these fossils were incomplete, but their former elegance and power could still be felt. As the soldiers moved forward, they observed the surroundings vigilantly, fearing that any unexpected situation might occur.

As they went deeper, the air in the tunnel became more and more damp and cold, as if it could penetrate into their bones. The soldiers' breathing began to become rapid, and their faces were full of fatigue and anxiety. However, Bai Ye remained calm and alert, and his eyes were like torches, as if he could penetrate the darkness and see the hope and light ahead.

At this moment, a strange sound suddenly came from the end of the passage, breaking the silence and dullness around. The sound was low and strange, like the roar of some creature, or the roar of a machine running. Upon hearing this, the soldiers stopped and looked nervously towards the end of the passage, their hearts filled with fear and curiosity.

"What's that sound?" a soldier asked in a trembling voice.

Bai Ye did not answer, but held the flashlight tightly and scanned the surroundings more vigilantly. He knew very well that in this unknown underground world, any tiny sound could hide huge dangers. He had to stay calm and rational in order to lead the soldiers safely through this darkness and danger.

As the sound gradually approached, the soldiers became more and more nervous and anxious. They held their weapons tightly, their bodies tense like a fully drawn bowstring, ready to deal with any possible danger. However, just when they were about to collapse, Bai Ye suddenly stopped.

He turned around, faced the soldiers, and said in a low but firm voice: "Don't panic! Although this sound is strange, it does not necessarily mean danger. We must remain calm and rational to find a way to deal with it."

The soldiers nodded in agreement after hearing this. They knew that Bai Ye was their only leader and support, and his judgment and wisdom would determine their life or death. So, they cheered up again, followed Bai Ye closely, and continued to move forward.

However, as they got closer to the end of the passage, the strange sound became clearer and harsher. The soldiers could clearly feel that the soul-shaking force was approaching them, as if it was going to swallow them up. Their heartbeats accelerated, their breathing became rapid, and their bodies trembled like leaves in the autumn wind, unable to control themselves.

At this moment, Bai Ye suddenly stopped and signaled the soldiers to crouch down. He carefully approached the end of the passage and illuminated the area with the light of the flashlight. At the end of the passage, a huge crack appeared, and a dazzling light shone through the crack accompanied by a deafening roar. Those sounds came from the crack!

The soldiers looked at the crack in horror, as well as the light and sound coming out of it. They didn't know what it was, nor did they know how to deal with this sudden crisis. Their hearts were filled with fear and despair...

However, Bai Ye did not give up. He knew that in this underground world full of dangers, only by facing it bravely could he find a way out and a chance to survive. So, he took a deep breath and calmed his mind, then stood up and took a step forward...

The step Bai Ye took seemed to condense all his courage and determination. He held the flashlight tightly, and shone the beam firmly forward, trying to penetrate the dazzling light and see the truth behind the crack. The soldiers followed closely behind him. Although they were afraid in their hearts, they trusted and relied on Bai Ye more.

As they gradually approached the crack, the roar became more deafening, as if the entire underground world was shaking. In the light, some strange scenes could be vaguely seen moving rapidly, like a microcosm of another world, mysterious and disturbing.

"Everyone be careful, this may be some kind of powerful energy source." Bai Ye's voice seemed a little weak amid the roar, but his words were like a magic needle that calmed the soldiers' minds a little.

Just as they were about to explore further, a powerful energy wave suddenly burst out from the crack, pushing Bai Ye and several soldiers in front of them away. They staggered a few steps and finally managed to stabilize their bodies. The light of the flashlight flickered in the violent vibration and was almost swallowed by this power.

"Retreat! Retreat quickly!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, his eyes filled with unprecedented solemnity. Upon hearing this, the soldiers did not dare to hesitate at all and turned around and retreated.

However, the energy fluctuations did not stop there, but became more and more intense. It began to wreak havoc in the passage, destroying all obstacles that blocked its progress. The moss on the stone wall was peeled off, the stones were shattered, and the entire passage seemed to be collapsing.

The soldiers ran in panic, trying to escape from this destructive force. Bai Ye held the flashlight tightly, guiding the soldiers to avoid danger while looking for a way to escape. But in this narrow and complex passage, their speed was obviously no match for the energy fluctuations.

Just when they were about to be swallowed by this power, Bai Ye suddenly found a glimmer of hope - on the left wall of the passage, there was an inconspicuous groove that seemed to have similar runes and patterns to the black stone slab. With an idea in his mind, he quickly rushed to the groove and illuminated the runes with the light of the flashlight.

After some quick thinking and attempts, Bai Ye finally found a way to activate the grooves. He touched the runes and patterns in a specific order and rhythm, and suddenly a soft light lit up in the grooves, which resonated subtly with the raging energy fluctuations.

As the light spread and intertwined, the originally violent energy fluctuations began to gradually weaken and eventually dissipated. The passage returned to calm and darkness, leaving only the soldiers' rapid breathing and the faint light of the flashlight.

"We...we are saved?" a soldier asked in a trembling voice.

Bai Ye did not answer, but took a deep breath and nodded. He knew that this was only a temporary calm, and there were more challenges and dangers waiting for them ahead. But it was these challenges and dangers that forged their unyielding will and firm belief.

The soldiers gathered around Bai Ye, looking at him with gratitude and admiration. They knew that without Bai Ye's wisdom and courage, they would have been buried here long ago. Bai Ye just smiled slightly, he understood that a true leader must not only have extraordinary abilities, but also have the determination and courage to sacrifice everything for others.

"Let's keep going." Bai Ye's voice rang out in the darkness, and his eyes once again looked into the unknown depths of darkness. The soldiers nodded in agreement and cheered up to face the next challenge...

However, when they set out on their journey again, they found that the road ahead had become more rugged and dangerous. The terrain in the passage became more complex and varied, sometimes narrow and steep, sometimes wide and flat; the air was filled with a stronger smell of moisture and mold, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching them in the dark; and strange noises were heard from all around from time to time, as if some creature was watching and provoking them in secret...

But even so, Bai Ye and the soldiers did not retreat. They continued to move forward with firm belief and extraordinary courage. In the darkness, they supported and encouraged each other; in danger, they fought side by side and resisted together. They knew that only by unity can they overcome all difficulties and challenges; only by moving forward courageously can they find the final way out and light...