A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 754: Keep Moving Forward

Suddenly, the mechanism started to work, making a low roar, and they watched in amazement as the gears on the mechanism began to turn, as if driven by some force.

"Quick! Everyone, get out of here!" Bai Ye shouted. He realized that this mechanical device might be a trap, and once it was activated, the consequences would be disastrous.

Upon hearing this, the soldiers ran towards the exit. However, the speed of the mechanical device was getting faster and faster, and they felt a strong suction force pulling them towards the center of the mechanical device.

"Everyone, don't panic! Hold hands! Work together!" Bai Ye shouted. He held the soldiers' hands tightly, trying to resist the strong suction.

After some effort, they finally broke free from the mechanical device and rushed out of the basement. Looking back, they saw the mechanical device gradually collapsed with a roar, and finally turned into a pile of ruins.

They stood on the ruins, their hearts filled with shock and awe. This basement, this place full of stagnant water and broken feathers, actually hid such amazing secrets and dangers. They knew that this was just the beginning of their adventure, and more challenges and dangers were waiting for them.

They sorted out their feelings and decided to move forward. They passed through ruins and relics, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers. However, they did not retreat, because they knew that only by moving forward courageously could they find their own path.

As night fell, they came to a vast plain. The plain was full of all kinds of strange creatures and plants, which made them curious and scared. They moved forward cautiously, fearing that they would trigger any danger.

Suddenly, they heard a low roar. They turned their heads in surprise and saw a huge beast rushing out from the darkness and rushing towards them. They quickly dodged the beast's attack and looked for an opportunity to fight back.

After a fierce battle, they finally defeated the beast. They looked at the beast lying on the ground, their hearts filled with pride and accomplishment. They knew that they had successfully coped with another challenge, and the road ahead would be more difficult and dangerous, but they were ready.

They continued to move forward, passing through mysterious relics and ancient ruins. They encountered various challenges and dangers, but each time they were able to successfully deal with them with courage and wisdom. They knew that this unknown world was full of infinite possibilities and opportunities, and they must always remain vigilant and united in order to survive in this world.

After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at a prosperous city. This city was completely different from what they had seen before, it was full of vitality and vigor. They looked at the bustling crowds on the streets and the prosperous commercial districts, and their hearts were filled with shock and curiosity.

They decided to rest in the city for a while to replenish their supplies and equipment. They walked into a hotel, booked a few rooms, and began their rest plan.

In the hotel, they met all kinds of people. They heard many legends and stories about this world, and also learned about the political structure and power distribution of this world. They knew that this world was much more complicated and dangerous than they had imagined.

However, they did not back down. They knew that only by facing the world bravely could they find their own path. They decided to move forward and explore the mysteries and unknowns of this world.

They left the hotel and embarked on a new journey. They passed through the bustling streets and narrow alleys, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers. However, they were not afraid, because they knew that only by moving forward courageously could they find their own future.

In the following days, they encountered various challenges and dangers. They crossed the vast desert and steep mountains and experienced countless life and death tests. However, they always maintained firm faith and courage and moved forward step by step.

Finally, they came to the end of this world. They looked at the endless sea and the distant sky in front of them, their hearts filled with awe and emotion. They knew that they had gone through countless hardships and obstacles and finally found their own path.

They stood by the sea, looking back at the road they had walked. They knew that in the midst of chaos and confusion, Bai Ye and the soldiers seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and suddenly opened their eyes. The scene before them shocked them - they were still in the ancient and mysterious temple, surrounded by familiar and cold stone walls, and the air was filled with dust and ancient breath. The previous thrilling expedition, the collapsed temple, the vast plain, and the fierce battle with the beast seemed to be just an illusory dream, forming a sharp contrast with reality.

"We... are still here?" A soldier's voice trembled slightly, and it was obvious that he had not yet fully awakened from the "dream" just now.

Bai Ye rubbed his temples, trying to keep himself calm. He looked around and confirmed this cruel fact. "Yes, we are still in the temple. Everything that happened just now may just be some kind of illusion."

The soldiers looked at each other with disappointment and relief in their eyes. Disappointment was that they had not really escaped from this dangerous place; relief was that those horrible experiences had not really happened and they were still alive.

"Bai Ye, what should we do next?" another soldier asked anxiously. The shadow of the temple seemed to loom over their hearts again.

Bai Ye took a deep breath, his eyes determined. "We must find a way out as soon as possible. We can't stay here any longer. Although what we just experienced was just an illusion, the danger of the temple itself is real."

The soldiers nodded when they heard this, quickly calmed down, and prepared to embark on the journey of finding a way out again. They followed the path they had explored before, carefully avoiding the traps, and secretly prayed that they would not encounter any more accidents.

After searching for a while, they finally found a secret passage that they had never noticed before. The passage was narrow and winding, but it seemed to lead to the depths of the temple, and perhaps there was the exit they had been dreaming of.

"Follow me, watch your step." Bai Ye whispered, and took the lead in entering the passage. The soldiers followed closely behind him, taking every step with extreme caution, fearing that any unknown mechanism would be triggered.

The passage was dark, with only the torches in their hands illuminating a small area ahead. The air was filled with the smell of dampness and mildew, which made people frown. As they went deeper, they found some strange murals on both sides of the passage, depicting the life scenes of an unknown civilization, as well as those puzzling symbols and patterns.

"These murals... seem to be telling a story." A soldier pointed at the murals and whispered.

Bai Ye stopped and carefully observed the contents of the murals, trying to find clues about the secrets of the temple or a way out. However, the contents of the murals were too complicated for him to interpret for a while.

"Don't be anxious, let's keep moving forward, and perhaps we will make more discoveries." Bai Ye encouraged and led the soldiers forward.

Finally, they came to the end of the passage, and a heavy stone door blocked their way. The stone door was engraved with complex runes, which was exactly the same as the decoration style inside the temple. Bai Ye tried to push the stone door, but found that it did not move at all.

"It seems that we need to find the mechanism to open this door." Bai Ye observed the stone wall around the stone door, looking for possible clues. The soldiers dispersed and carefully searched every inch of the stone wall. After some effort, they finally found a hidden groove on one side of the stone door. The shape of the groove matched a rune on the stone door.

"Found it!" a soldier shouted excitedly.

Bai Ye quickly walked to the groove, brought the torch closer, and carefully observed the shape and structure of the groove. He suddenly remembered a symbol on the mural he had seen before, which was very similar to this groove.

"Try this." Bai Ye said, handing the torch to the soldier beside him, and then he stretched out his finger and gently traced in the groove according to the shape of the symbol in his memory.

As he moved, the runes on the stone door began to emit a faint light, as if activated by some kind of power. Then, the stone door slowly opened, revealing a passage leading to the outside world.

"Success!" The soldiers cheered. They finally saw hope of escaping from the temple.

Bai Ye led the soldiers and walked quickly along the passage until they finally walked out of the temple and came to an unfamiliar beach. The sun shone on them, the sea breeze gently blew on their faces, and everything seemed so real and beautiful.

They found a relatively flat place, set up a simple tent, and prepared to camp and rest. As night fell, the beach was quiet and peaceful, with only the sound of waves hitting the beach and the occasional cry of seagulls in the distance.

"I can't believe it. We finally got out." A soldier lying outside the tent, looking up at the starry sky, said with emotion.

"Yes, it was a really thrilling journey." Another soldier echoed, his tone showing both fatigue and relief.

Bai Ye sat by the campfire, roasting food silently. He recalled every detail of his journey, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings. Although they finally escaped from the temple successfully, the experiences in his hallucinations were unforgettable to him.

"Bai Ye, what do you think those hallucinations are?" A soldier walked up to Bai Ye and asked in a low voice.

Bai Ye pondered for a moment and shook his head. "I don't know either. Perhaps some power in the temple affected our consciousness and caused us to have those hallucinations. But in any case, we have already come out, and that's enough."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They sat around the campfire, sharing their experiences in the hallucinations and the joy of escaping death. Although those experiences were just hallucinations, they became unforgettable common memories among them.

As the night deepened, the bonfire gradually died out, and the soldiers gradually fell asleep. Bai Ye lay in the tent, but could not fall asleep for a long time. He closed his eyes, and every detail of the temple and the scenes in the hallucination emerged in his mind. He knew that this experience would be forever engraved in his heart and become the most precious wealth in his life.

The next morning, when the first rays of sunlight shone on the beach, the soldiers woke up one after another. In the gentle moment of the first light of dawn, Bai Ye and the soldiers stepped onto the beach. Their eyes were no longer limited to the simple camp last night, but looked towards the wider coastline. A bold idea emerged in their minds - to build a larger and more solid camp here as their temporary shelter.

"Everyone, last night's rest has restored our physical strength. Now, let's make this beach our new home." Bai Ye stood on a protruding rock and faced the soldiers. His voice was firm and encouraging. The soldiers heard the words, and their eyes sparkled with excitement. They knew that this would be a brand new challenge and an opportunity to show the strength of the team.

First, they needed to conduct a detailed survey of the beach to determine the best location for the camp. Bai Ye led the soldiers along the coastline, carefully inspecting every area, looking for a place that was both safe and easy to defend. After some discussion, they finally selected an area that was leeward and close to the sea, with slightly higher terrain and not many obstacles around as the base of the camp.

"Not only can we avoid the direct impact of the waves here, but we can also use the sea breeze as our ally in an emergency." Bai Ye pointed to the selected location and explained to the soldiers the reason for choosing this place.

After determining the location, the soldiers acted quickly. They divided the work and cooperated with each other. Some people were responsible for collecting materials needed to build the camp, such as branches, vines, leaves, etc.; others began to dig drainage ditches to ensure that the camp would not be flooded due to rain or sea water.

Bai Ye was responsible for planning the layout of the camp. He used sand to draw a sketch of the camp, including the living area, defense area, campfire area, storage area, etc. He knew that a reasonable layout was crucial to the safety and practicality of the camp.

As the sun gradually rose, the soldiers' sweat soaked their clothes, but they did not slack off at all, but worked harder and harder. They used the tools in their hands to process the collected materials into simple wooden house frames, and then used vines and leaves as roofs and walls, which were both light and durable.

In the living area, they built neat rows of wooden houses, each of which could accommodate several soldiers, ensuring that everyone had enough space to rest. There were also enough passages between the wooden houses to facilitate quick evacuation in an emergency.

The defense area was the part they attached the most importance to. The soldiers dug deep trenches around the camp and set sharp wooden stakes beside the trenches to form a natural barrier. In addition, they also used the collected stones and tree trunks to build several watchtowers so that they could observe the surrounding situation at any time.

The bonfire area was located in the center of the camp, which was not only convenient for the soldiers to sit around for warmth, but also provided lighting at night. They dug a shallow pit and built a circle with stones as the base of the bonfire to ensure that the fire would not spread.

The storage area is located at the edge of the camp, away from the living area to reduce the risk of fire. Soldiers built several simple sheds here to store food, tools, weapons and other supplies.

As time went by, the camp was gradually expanded and its facilities were gradually improved. Soldiers also used their spare time to plant some easy-to-grow vegetation around the camp, which not only beautified the environment but also provided additional barriers for the camp.

In the process of building the camp, the tacit understanding and friendship between the soldiers were further deepened. They helped each other and faced difficulties together. Every success made them more united.

Bai Ye looked at the gradually formed camp, his heart filled with pride and satisfaction. He knew that this camp was not only their temporary habitat, but also a symbol of their common struggle.

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