A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

At this moment, the continuous hail suddenly stopped, as if nature heard the soldiers' inner call and gave them an unexpected gift. The sky gradually cleared up, and the moonlight was like water, sprinkling all over the hail-washed forest. The soldiers were stunned for a moment, and then burst into cheers. They jumped up excitedly, hugged each other, and their eyes were shining with disbelief.

"Look! The hail has stopped! Our good luck has finally come!" a soldier shouted, with some excitement and relief in his voice.

"Yes, yes! This must be God's blessing!" another soldier echoed, even with tears in his eyes. It was the release after long-term repression and despair.

Bai Ye stood aside, looking at the soldiers who were ecstatic about the sudden change, with a faint smile on his face. He knew that this was not just the arrival of good luck, but also the result of their indomitable and unremitting efforts. But at this moment, he chose not to break this rare joy, but joined the ranks of the soldiers and shared this sudden happiness with them.

"Alright, calm down, everyone." Bai Ye's voice was gentle but powerful. He clapped his hands, signaling the soldiers to be quiet. "Although the hail has stopped, we still need to move forward. Now, we have more time and energy to find a way out."

The soldiers calmed down after hearing this, but still had bright smiles on their faces. They packed their bags and prepared to continue their journey. Bai Ye walked in front, leading them deep into the heart of the forest.

At this moment, an unusual shadow attracted Bai Ye's attention. He stopped and looked ahead carefully. He saw an old and abandoned bunker hidden in a dense forest. The walls of the bunker were made of thick stones, which were eroded by wind and rain and looked mottled. But even so, it still stood firm, as if telling of the glory and vicissitudes of the past.

Bai Ye's mind moved, and he realized that this bunker might provide them with shelter and clues. So he turned to the soldiers and shouted, "Everyone, come and see! There is a bunker here!"

The soldiers quickened their pace upon hearing this and followed Bai Ye to the bunker. They gathered around the bunker and looked at the ancient building curiously. Some tried to push open the heavy stone door, but it did not move at all; others searched around the bunker for possible entrances or clues.

However, after some efforts, they did not find any way to enter the bunker. This made the soldiers depressed again, and they realized that although the bunker was close at hand, it was as far away as a mirage.

"It seems that we can't enter this bunker." A soldier said frustratedly, his voice full of disappointment.

"Yeah, it's a waste of effort." Another soldier echoed, his eyes flashing with unwillingness and helplessness.

Bai Ye looked at the soldiers' expressions and thought to himself. He understood that although this bunker could not provide them with substantial help for the time being, it was like a beacon, illuminating the direction they were heading. He took a deep breath, turned around and said to the soldiers, "Don't be discouraged. Although this bunker cannot be entered, it tells us that there are more secrets waiting for us to discover in this forest. As long as we keep our faith and keep exploring, we will definitely find a way out."

The soldiers raised their heads upon hearing this, and hope rekindled in their eyes. They knew that Bai Ye's words, though brief, were full of power and encouragement. They all nodded in agreement, packed their bags again, and prepared to move on.

In this way, Bai Ye led the soldiers on their journey again. They passed through dense forests, crossed streams, and climbed over mountains. Every step was full of unknowns and challenges. But they did not retreat or give up. Instead, they used firm beliefs and unremitting efforts to meet every challenge and uncover every secret.

The old and abandoned bunker stands quietly in its original place, witnessing their growth and transformation. It seems to be telling an eternal truth: no matter how great the difficulties and challenges are, as long as you keep your faith and work hard, you will definitely find your own way out and hope.

Not long after, while searching for a path, Bai Ye's foot seemed to kick something hard. He bent down, brushed away the fallen leaves and weeds under his feet, and unexpectedly found a rusty key. The key looked very old, but the lines on it were still clearly visible, as if it was waiting for a certain moment to open a long-sealed door.

Bai Ye's mind suddenly moved, and he immediately thought of the old bunker. He raised his head suddenly, looking at the vague outline of the bunker in the distance, his eyes flashing with excitement. He shouted loudly to the soldiers and raised the key in his hand high, as if it was the key to their escape from the predicament and uncovering the secret.

Seeing this, the soldiers gathered around, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and expectation. Bai Ye briefly explained the situation, and then led them back to the bunker quickly. He squatted down and pointed the key at the almost forgotten keyhole on the stone door. With a light "click", the keyhole was slowly opened, and the heavy stone door also made a dull sound and slowly opened inward.

A stale and damp smell hit them, along with dust and cobwebs in the air. The soldiers looked at each other, nervous and excited, and they carefully stepped over the threshold and entered this unknown bunker.

The bunker was dark inside, with only a few rays of moonlight shining through the narrow windows, barely illuminating the space. The walls were covered with spider webs, each of which carried the weight of time, and the whispers of time seemed to be heard as it swayed gently. The ground was covered with a thick layer of dust, and every step left clear footprints, recording their arrival.

Bai Ye took out torches from his backpack, lit them, and distributed them to the soldiers. The light of the fire illuminated the surroundings, and also dispelled the fear and anxiety in their hearts. They began to explore the bunker, looking for possible clues or treasures.

However, as they explored deeper, they found that the bunker was far more complex and strange than they had imagined. The corridors were winding and seemed to have no end; the rooms were scattered and empty. Even more disturbing was that they could hear faint sounds from afar from time to time, like someone whispering, or like some unknown creature peeping at them in the dark.

The soldiers were extremely nervous, holding their weapons tightly, fearing that they would encounter unknown dangers in the next second. Bai Ye walked in the front, lighting the road ahead with torches, while vigilantly observing everything around him.

Just then, they came to a spacious hall. In the middle of the hall stood a worn wooden table with some ancient books and scrolls scattered on it. Bai Ye walked over and carefully opened a book, only to see the pages recording the secrets and history of the bunker. It turned out that the bunker was once an important military fortress, guarding a secret in the forest. But as time passed and the war ended, it was gradually forgotten and abandoned, becoming what it is today.

The soldiers gathered around Bai Ye, listening carefully to his description of the book. Although they were curious and surprised about this history, they were more concerned about how to find a way out and survive. Bai Ye pondered for a moment and said, "Since this bunker was once a military fortress, it is very likely that there is a secret passage or shelter leading to the outside world. We must continue to explore and find that exit."

In the depths of the bunker, the soldiers followed the white night, the light of the torches swaying in the darkness, adding a bit of weirdness and tension to this unknown journey. Their footsteps were light and cautious, and every step seemed to be testing this forgotten territory. However, just when this tranquility was about to be completely broken, a sudden noise broke all the silence.

"What's that sound?" a soldier asked in a low voice, his eyes revealing obvious vigilance.

Bai Ye immediately raised his hand, signaling everyone to keep quiet and move forward slowly. As they gradually approached the source of the sound, an ominous premonition spread in everyone's heart. Finally, after turning a corner, the scene in front of them made everyone gasp - a group of giant spiders were slowly crawling out of the dark corner. They were huge in size, and their eyes were flashing with a dark green light, as if they could see through the fear in people's hearts.

"It's a giant spider!" a soldier exclaimed, but his voice was quickly drowned out by the tense atmosphere.

Bai Ye reacted quickly and shouted, "Prepare for battle! Keep in formation and don't panic!" Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately formed a defensive formation according to their usual training, holding torches and weapons tightly in their hands, ready to face this sudden battle.

Following an order, the soldiers opened fire at the same time, and the flames and bullets intertwined into a dense web, rushing towards the giant spiders. However, the spiders did not seem to be afraid of these attacks. They nimbly dodged the flames and bullets, and at the same time opened their huge mouths full of sharp teeth to launch a fierce counterattack against the soldiers.

"Be careful! They are very fast!" Bai Ye shouted to the soldiers while dodging the spiders' attacks. He knew very well how terrible these giant spiders were. They were not only powerful, but also extremely agile and venomous. Once bitten by them, the consequences would be disastrous.

After hearing this, the soldiers responded to the spiders' attacks more cautiously. They used the flames of torches to disperse the spiders and fought back with bullets and bayonets. However, the number of these spiders seemed endless. Every time they killed one, more spiders would crawl out of the darkness and continue to attack them.

The battle lasted for a long time, and the soldiers' physical strength was gradually exhausted. Their breathing became rapid and heavy, and the weapons in their hands began to become heavy. However, they did not give up, because they knew that only by persisting could they find hope for survival.

At this moment, Bai Ye suddenly discovered a key detail. He noticed that these giant spiders seemed to be guarding a specific area or object. He immediately ordered the soldiers to concentrate their firepower on that area, hoping to find a breakthrough.

The soldiers immediately adjusted their tactics and concentrated all their firepower to launch a fierce attack on that area. After a fierce battle, they finally succeeded in eliminating all the spiders in that area. When they got closer, they found that there was actually a hidden entrance to a secret room.

"It seems we have found a way out!" Bai Ye said excitedly. He immediately ordered the soldiers to enter the secret room to search. After a search, they indeed found a secret passage leading to the outside world in the secret room.

The soldiers cheered, they finally found a way to escape from this horrible bunker. However, before they left, Bai Ye stopped. He looked back at the giant spider corpses lying on the ground, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He knew that these spiders were only part of the secrets of this bunker, and more unknowns and dangers were waiting for them to explore.

When the soldiers stepped into the secret room that seemed to be the exit with hope, the scene before them once again made them fall into confusion and bewilderment. There was no light and freedom as they imagined, only deeper darkness and unknown waiting for them. The walls and floors of this secret room were made of rough wood, and the years had left deep marks on them, exuding an ancient and decayed smell.

"What's going on?" a soldier muttered to himself, his eyes full of confusion and disappointment.

Bai Ye frowned, and he looked around, trying to find any possible clues from this newly discovered space. He knew that every turn could be a test of life and death, but they had come to this point, and there was no way back.

"Everyone stay calm, and we will continue exploring." Bai Ye's voice was steady and powerful. His words were like an invisible force, inspiring the demoralized soldiers.

The soldiers regained their spirits, lit torches to illuminate the road ahead, and followed Bai Ye carefully. This wooden space seemed to be narrower and more tortuous than the previous stone corridor, and every step required extra caution to avoid triggering any unknown traps.

As they went deeper, the air around them seemed to become heavier and more oppressive. From time to time, the wooden walls made creaking sounds, as if the ancient wood was telling its own story. The soldiers' nerves were stretched to the limit, and their heartbeats intertwined with these strange sounds, forming a tense and strange movement.

At this moment, a soldier suddenly pointed ahead and shouted, "Look! There's light over there!"

Everyone looked up when they heard this, and saw a faint ray of light shining through the gap of a half-open wooden door not far ahead. Although the light was faint, it was like a life-saving straw at this moment, giving them endless hope and strength.

"Quick! Let's go take a look!" Bai Ye shouted, and he led the soldiers to quickly approach the wooden door. When they finally pushed open the wooden door, the scene before them made them hold their breath -

They came to a huge wooden hall, which was more spacious and brighter than any other space before. There was a huge glass skylight on the top of the hall, and the moonlight shone through the skylight into the center of the hall, forming a silver ocean. At the other end of the hall, a huge wooden door stood quietly, with complex patterns and mysterious symbols carved on it, as if it was a portal to another world.

"Is this the exit?" a soldier asked in a trembling voice.

Bai Ye did not answer immediately, he stared at the wooden door, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew that there might be more dangers and unknowns hidden behind this door, but it might also be their only hope to escape from this terrifying bunker.

"No matter what, we have to give it a try." Bai Ye took a deep breath and said firmly. He walked towards the wooden door first, followed by the soldiers. Their hearts were full of expectations and uneasiness, but more of a desire and belief in survival.