Chapter 651

After escaping from the laboratory that was about to self-destruct, Bai Ye and the soldiers' heartbeats had not completely calmed down, and their rapid breathing echoed in the narrow bunker passage. The darkness around them was like an invisible net, wrapping them tightly, but compared to the previous despair, they now had more desire and vigilance for the unknown.

"Bai Ye, where should we go next?" A soldier asked in a low voice, with a hint of fatigue and uneasiness in his voice. Bai Ye stopped and looked around. Under the dim light, the walls of the bunker were mottled, as if recording the vicissitudes and secrets of the past. He pondered for a moment, his eyes locked on a corridor that seemed to be relatively spacious.

"There may be a way out over there." Bai Ye replied briefly, and then took the lead and walked forward. The soldiers followed closely behind, and the footsteps echoed in the bunker, and each step seemed particularly heavy.

Soon, they unexpectedly found a half-open door, and a faint light shone through the crack of the door, which was particularly eye-catching in this dark bunker. Bai Ye gently pushed open the door, and a stale and slightly musty air blew in. In front of him was a long-abandoned bookstore.

The bookstore was covered with dust, the bookshelves were tilted, and the pages of books were scattered all over the floor, as if time had stopped here for many years. However, under this tranquility, there are unknown dangers hidden.

"Everyone be careful, there may be..." Before Bai Ye finished speaking, a subtle and rapid rustling sound interrupted his warning. Then, from the gaps in the bookshelves, groups of black insects surged out like a tide and rushed straight towards them. Although these insects are small in size, they emit a faint blue light all over their bodies. They are obviously affected by radiation and become extremely ferocious.

"Radiated bookworms!" A soldier exclaimed, and he quickly raised the mop in his hand to try to resist these sudden attacks. But there are so many radiated bookworms, they flexibly shuttle between the bookshelves, avoid attacks, and rush straight to the soldiers' faces.

"Retreat!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, waving the mop in his hand and whipping the bugs around. The soldiers followed suit, but in this small space, their movements seemed clumsy and weak.

"Why are these bugs so difficult!" A soldier complained while beating, and his face had been bitten by bugs and had several red and swollen wounds.

"Don't be distracted, concentrate!" Bai Ye commanded while fighting. He noticed a seemingly solid table in the corner of the bookstore and immediately called the soldiers to move closer.

The soldiers moved quickly, stood in a row with their backs against the table, and built a line of defense with simple weapons such as mops and brooms. The radioactive bookworms rushed forward one after another, but they soon found that this line of defense composed of humans and simple tools was much stronger than they imagined.

"This is not a solution. We must find a way to eliminate them!" Bai Ye looked around anxiously, looking for a possible solution. Suddenly, his eyes fell on the books scattered on the ground. Although most of these books are already in tatters, they may contain clues to deal with radioactive bookworms.

"Everyone, pay attention, look for information about these worms in these books!" Bai Ye shouted loudly. Upon hearing this, the soldiers lowered their heads and searched. They carefully turned the pages of the books, fearing that they would disturb the crazy worms.

After some effort, a soldier finally found a book with a blurred cover and a yellowed drawing between the pages. He shouted excitedly: "Bai Ye, look at this!"

Bai Ye took the drawing and carefully identified it with the weak light. There was a strange device drawn on the drawing, and a brief description was attached next to it: "Ultraviolet lamp, which can effectively disperse radioactive organisms."

"Ultraviolet lamp!" Bai Ye's eyes lit up, and he immediately looked around to find a possible ultraviolet light source. At this moment, he noticed an old table lamp placed in a corner of the bookstore. Although the lampshade was broken, the bulb was still intact.

"Quick, bring that table lamp over!" Bai Ye shouted excitedly. The soldiers acted quickly and carefully moved the table lamp in front of them. Bai Ye twisted the switch under the light bulb hard, but the table lamp did not respond.

"It's out of power." A soldier said frustratedly.

"No, we still have a way." Bai Ye did not give up. He noticed that there were some used batteries and wires piled up in a corner of the bookstore. He quickly walked over, picked out a few batteries that seemed to be usable and a piece of intact wire, and began to try to repair the table lamp.

After a busy time, the table lamp finally lit up again. Although the light was weak, it was as precious as a life-saving straw for them. Bai Ye quickly aimed the table lamp at the group of radiation bookworms. The strong ultraviolet beam instantly illuminated the entire bookstore, and also made those insects wail in pain.

The radiation bookworms fled under the irradiation of ultraviolet rays, some turned directly into ashes, and some stumbled to find a place to hide. The soldiers took the opportunity to launch a counterattack, using mops, brooms and other tools to eliminate the remaining insects one by one.

The battle was finally over, and the bookstore returned to a brief calm. The soldiers slumped on the ground, gasping for breath, their faces full of fatigue and relief. Bai Ye looked at the still glowing lamp, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that this was just a small episode in their long journey, and there would be more challenges waiting for them in the future.

"Everyone take a break, and then we will continue to move forward."

Bai Ye's words echoed in the quiet bookstore. Although the soldiers were exhausted, their eyes rekindled a determined light. They knew that in this abandoned bunker, every moment of rest could be fatal. Only by moving forward can they find the real way out.

"Bai Ye, what should we do next?" A soldier asked, with a bit of caution and expectation in his voice. Bai Ye stood up and looked around. The mess in the bookstore reminded them of the battle they had just experienced, but at the same time, the faint light emitted by the desk lamp also gave him a glimmer of hope.

"We must find more light sources, or at least materials that can be used to make ultraviolet devices." Bai Ye said after thinking for a moment, "These radioactive bookworms are just one of the many threats in the bunker. We must be prepared for greater challenges."

The soldiers nodded one after another, and they began to search carefully in the bunker, hoping to find useful supplies. Bai Ye led a team deep into the bookstore to find possible hidden secret rooms or secret passages. They pushed open one shaky door after another and stepped over collapsed bookshelves. Every step was full of unknowns and dangers.

After some effort, they finally found a staircase leading underground in a hidden corner. The stairs were covered with moss on both sides, and it was obvious that no one had set foot on them for a long time. But Bai Ye knew that this staircase might be a passage leading to a deeper level of the bunker, where the answers they needed might be hidden.

"Everyone follow me closely, let's go down and take a look." Bai Ye whispered, and he took the lead in stepping on the stairs, followed by the soldiers. As they continued to go deeper, the air around them became more and more humid, and a musty smell came to their noses, making people frown.

At the end of the stairs was a heavy iron door, which was covered with rust, as if it had been sealed for countless centuries. Bai Ye pushed the door hard, but it did not move. He looked around and found an ancient keyhole next to the door, which obviously required a key to open.

"We have to find the key." Bai Ye said, and he signaled the soldiers to search separately. After some searching, a soldier found a rusty key under a bookshelf not far away, and the shape perfectly matched the keyhole.

With a light "click", the iron door slowly opened, and a stronger musty smell came towards them. The soldiers held their breath and walked carefully into the space behind the door. This is a huge underground warehouse, filled with all kinds of supplies and equipment, from food, water to weapons and medicines. More importantly, there are several seemingly intact ultraviolet lamps and generators in a corner of the warehouse.

"Great, now we have enough weapons and light sources!" A soldier shouted excitedly. Bai Ye also showed a long-lost smile, he knew that these supplies would greatly enhance their survivability and combat effectiveness.

However, just as they were about to leave the warehouse, a low roar suddenly sounded, and the entire bunker was shaken. The soldiers looked around in horror, and saw a group of large and strange radioactive creatures appearing at the entrance of the warehouse. They made a deafening roar, obviously attracted by their movements.

"Prepare for battle!" Bai Ye quickly gave the order. The soldiers immediately picked up their weapons and stood in a row back to back, ready for the upcoming battle. But this time, they were no longer unprepared refugees, but warriors with sufficient supplies and fighting spirit.

The ultraviolet lamps were lit one by one, and the strong ultraviolet beams instantly illuminated the entire warehouse, causing the radioactive creatures to wail in pain. The soldiers took the opportunity to launch a counterattack and attacked them fiercely with various weapons. The battle was extremely fierce, but the soldiers gradually gained the upper hand with their firm beliefs and tacit cooperation.

However, just when they thought they were about to win, a radioactive creature with the largest size suddenly rushed out of the darkness and headed straight for Bai Ye. It was extremely fast and powerful, and almost no one could stop it. Seeing this, Bai Ye immediately waved his weapon to meet it, but it was obviously not the opponent of the monster.

At this critical moment, a soldier stepped forward, he rushed forward without hesitation, and blocked the monster's attack with his body. Bai Ye took the opportunity to go around the monster and stabbed the weapon in his hand into its vitals with all his strength. The monster let out a shrill wail and fell to the ground, unable to move.

The battle was finally over, and the soldiers slumped on the ground, gasping for breath. They looked at each other, with both fatigue and relief in their eyes. They knew that the victory of this battle was not only because they had enough supplies and combat power, but also because of the trust and sacrifice between them.

"We did it." Bai Ye said softly, his voice was weak but full of power. The soldiers nodded in agreement. They knew that the road ahead was still long and full of unknowns and dangers, but they also believed that as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

In the following days, Bai Ye and his soldiers continued to explore and challenge in the bunker. They used the materials in the warehouse to make more weapons and defense devices to continuously improve their survival ability. At the same time, they also encountered more radioactive creatures and mutant plants, but every time they successfully escaped danger with wisdom and courage.

However, as time went by, they gradually realized that this bunker was not their final destination. Although the outside world is full of dangers, it is also full of hope and opportunities. They long to see the light of day again and regain their human way of life.

When they decided to go deeper into the bunker to find the nest of the radioactive bookworms, Bai Ye and the soldiers felt both complicated and determined. They knew that this would be an unprecedented challenge, not only because there might be more ferocious enemies hidden in the unknown depths, but also because there might be no turning back on this road. But as they have proved countless times, facing desperate situations, humans can always inspire unprecedented courage and wisdom.

"We can't let these radioactive bookworms continue to wreak havoc. They have threatened our survival." Bai Ye stood in the middle of the warehouse, looking at every soldier with a firm gaze, "We must find their nest and solve the problem fundamentally."

The soldiers nodded one after another, with a resolute light flashing in their eyes. They knew that this was not only for their own safety, but also for those who might still be struggling to survive in this ruin.

"But we need to be fully prepared." Bai Ye continued, "We must ensure that there are enough ultraviolet light sources, weapons and protective equipment. At the same time, we must also formulate a detailed action plan to ensure that every step is foolproof."

In the next few days, Bai Ye and his soldiers were busy almost without sleep. They used the resources in the warehouse to make more ultraviolet lamps and simple protective clothing, and reinforced the weapons in their hands to ensure that they could exert their maximum power in battle. In addition, they also drew a detailed map, marking the known safe areas and potential danger points in the bunker, and made full preparations for the upcoming expedition.

Finally, on a rainy morning, Bai Ye and the soldiers set out on a journey to the depths of the bunker. They wore heavy protective clothing, held ultraviolet lamps and weapons, and carefully shuttled through the narrow and tortuous passages. Every step forward was full of unknowns and dangers, but they did not retreat, but strengthened their faith.

As they went deeper, the environment of the bunker became worse and worse. There were more and more cracks in the walls, and the ground began to show signs of collapse. There was an indescribable stench in the air, which made people want to vomit. But Bai Ye and the soldiers seemed to not care about it at all. They only had the unknown goal ahead in their eyes.