Chapter 584 Moving Forward

Bai Ye led the soldiers and walked carefully through the abandoned underground botanical garden. The dim light barely illuminated the road ahead, and the air was filled with an indescribable strange smell, which made people feel nauseous. The soldiers held their weapons tightly and looked around nervously, fearing that there would be any unexpected situation.

"Everyone stay alert and don't relax." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, and his voice echoed in the empty underground botanical garden.

After walking for a while, they came to the side of an abandoned bookstore. The door of the bookstore was closed, and the windows were covered with thick dust. Obviously, no one had been here for a long time. Bai Ye signaled the soldiers to stop, and he walked to the door of the bookstore and gently pushed it open. The door creaked and slowly opened, and a foul air rushed in, which was disgusting.

Bai Ye frowned and waved his hand to disperse the dust in front of him. He looked around and found that the interior of the bookstore was also in a mess, with bookshelves collapsed and books scattered all over the floor. This place seems to have become a forgotten corner.

Suddenly, a rush of movement came from deep in the bookstore. Then, dozens of radioactive rats rushed out from the darkness, their bodies emitting a faint blue light, and their eyes flashing with fierce light.

"Prepare for battle!" Bai Ye shouted, and quickly pulled out his pistol and fired. The soldiers also opened fire, and for a while, there was a lot of gunfire and sparks.

"Be careful to dodge!" A soldier reminded his companions while shooting. They stood back to back, facing the surging radioactive rats and fired fearlessly. Although there were many of these rats, most of them were quickly eliminated under the intensive firepower.

"Don't stop! Keep shooting!" Bai Ye commanded the soldiers loudly. He dodged the rats' attacks nimbly, and kept pulling the trigger to kill the rats one by one. The scene was very chaotic for a while, but under Bai Ye's command, the soldiers gradually stabilized their position.

As time went on, there were only a few radioactive rats left. They began to flee everywhere, trying to find a hiding place. But the soldiers did not give them a chance, chasing them and killing them one by one.

After the battle, the soldiers breathed a sigh of relief. They looked at the dead rats on the ground and the messy bookstore, and they couldn't help but feel a little emotional. This sudden battle made them more aware of their responsibilities and missions.

"Everyone check the equipment and ammunition." Bai Ye ordered. The soldiers quickly took action and began to organize their equipment and ammunition. They knew that the next journey was still long and difficult, and they must be fully prepared to deal with various emergencies.

After checking the equipment, the soldiers were ready to go again. Bai Ye also put away his pistol, took a deep breath and prepared to move forward, but what they didn't know was that a greater danger was quietly approaching...

"Where did these radioactive rats come from?" A soldier couldn't help asking.

"I don't know, maybe it's a laboratory in the underground botanical garden." Another soldier guessed, "These rats are obviously affected by radiation and mutated."

Bai Ye didn't speak, he looked around with a frown. This abandoned bookstore obviously hides too many secrets, and they have just uncovered the tip of the iceberg. He didn't know what dangers would come next, but he knew they had to keep moving forward to find the answer.

"Everyone, be alert and keep moving forward." Bai Ye said, "We have to find an exit as soon as possible to leave here."

The soldiers nodded in agreement, and they followed Bai Ye closely to explore forward. The dim light barely illuminated the road ahead, and the air was still filled with a disgusting smell. But at this moment, they couldn't care so much, they just wanted to leave this ghost place as soon as possible.

Just when everyone thought the danger had been lifted, suddenly a burst of hurried footsteps came from behind. Then a soldier shouted in horror: "Run! Something is catching up!"

Everyone looked back and saw a group of larger radioactive creatures approaching rapidly. They were larger than the previous radioactive rats, and they exuded a strong radioactive breath. These creatures were obviously more difficult to deal with.

"Run!" Bai Ye shouted, leading the soldiers to run forward quickly. They passed through ruins and dilapidated buildings, trying to get rid of the pursuers behind them, but the speed of these radioactive creatures was surprisingly fast, and they soon closed the distance with them.

At this critical moment, every soldier showed amazing courage and perseverance. They ran hard, dodged the attacks of the pursuers, and kept firing back, trying to stop the creatures from approaching, but the effect was not obvious.

Bai Ye knew that this was not a solution. He quickly observed the surrounding environment and shouted, "Everyone follow me! There is a corner ahead where you can hide!"

Everyone followed Bai Ye to the corner, and the radioactive creatures behind him were still chasing them. Then, they heard bursts of roars and collisions from behind the corner. It was obvious that the radioactive creatures were frantically attacking the walls and obstacles to find them.

"Everyone keep quiet and don't make a sound." Bai Ye whispered, "These creatures rely on hearing and smell to track us. As long as we keep quiet, they can't find us."

Everyone nodded to show that they understood. They held their breath against the wall and waited for the opportunity to come. In such a tense and critical moment, everyone's heartbeat accelerated a lot, but they still remained calm and composed, because they knew that this was the only way to survive.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the roar and collision at the corner gradually weakened, but the soldiers remained highly vigilant and did not dare to relax at all. They held their weapons tightly and stared at the front, fearing that the radioactive creatures would suddenly appear in front of them.

Bai Ye turned his head slightly and signaled the soldiers with his eyes to keep quiet and not to act rashly. He knew very well that these radioactive creatures were powerful and terrifying. Once discovered, the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, they must hide themselves as much as possible and wait for the right time.

Just as everyone was holding their breath, a breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness. At the same time, it also brought a faint scent of books. This scent was particularly fresh in the polluted air, which refreshed people. Bai Ye was slightly stunned, and then reacted that this was a bookstore, and these book scents were probably emitted by those scattered books.

He moved his mind and quickly looked around, and found a pile of collapsed bookshelves and books at the corner. He immediately signaled the soldiers to get close to the bookshelves and use the bookshelves as cover. The soldiers moved quickly, approached the bookshelf, squatted down, and reduced their exposure area as much as possible.

As everyone approached, the smell of books became stronger. Bai Ye took a deep breath, and an inexplicable feeling surged in his heart. Although these books have been forgotten for many years, the knowledge and wisdom they carry still exist. He had a strong urge to explore the secrets of these books.

However, the crisis at hand forced him to put this idea aside for the time being. He signaled the soldiers to keep quiet again, while vigilantly observing the movement around the corner. Those radioactive creatures seemed to be attracted by the smell of books, and the roars and collisions gradually stopped, replaced by a slight noise.

Bai Ye knew that these creatures were looking for them. His heart tightened, but then he calmed down. He quickly thought about countermeasures and looked for ways to get rid of these creatures. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he saw a thick book on the bookshelf. He moved his heart and quickly reached out to reach the book.

However, just as he was about to touch the book, a huge claw suddenly stretched out from the corner and grabbed his arm. Bai Ye was startled, but he did not panic. He quickly struggled to break free from the claw, and turned around and fired at the creature.

The gunshot rang out, and the creature screamed and fell to the ground. However, more creatures rushed out from the corner. They roared and roared, and launched a fierce attack on everyone. The soldiers fired back, but there were too many of these creatures, and they were soon forced into a desperate situation.

Bai Ye was extremely anxious, and he knew that they had to find a way out as soon as possible to get rid of these creatures. He looked around and found that there seemed to be a passage on the other side of the bookshelf. He immediately signaled the soldiers to follow him to run to the passage. Everyone acted quickly, rushed through the obstruction of the bookshelf, and came to the passage.

The passage was narrow and deep, but Bai Ye knew that this was their only hope. He rushed into the passage first, and the soldiers followed closely. They ran along the passage, avoiding the pursuit of the creatures behind them. The walls on both sides of the passage were covered with dense books, and the fragrance of books was even stronger. Bai Ye took a deep breath, and an inexplicable power surged in his heart. He knew that these books were their saviors and the key to their victory over these creatures.

After they ran for a distance, the passage suddenly became wider. They came to a huge underground library. The library was filled with all kinds of books, from ancient classics to modern science and technology books. Bai Ye was delighted, knowing that they had found a relatively safe place.

He signaled the soldiers to stop, and then quickly observed the surrounding environment. The light in the library was dim but enough for them to see the surroundings clearly. He noticed that there was a closed door in the corner of the library, with the words "Emergency Exit" written on the door. He immediately led the soldiers to run towards the door.

However, just as they were about to reach the door, a burst of hurried footsteps came from behind. Bai Ye's heart tightened and he knew that the creatures had caught up. He quickly pulled out his pistol and fired behind him to try to stop their pursuit, but the effect was not obvious.

"Everyone, hurry up and enter that door!" Bai Ye shouted and rushed to the door first. The soldiers followed closely and rushed into the door. Behind the door was a long corridor leading to an unknown distance. They ran along the corridor with expectation and anxiety in their hearts.

The walls on both sides of the corridor were also filled with books, exuding a faint book fragrance. Bai Ye took a deep breath and felt the fresh air, and the tension in his heart eased a little. He knew that they had temporarily escaped the pursuit of those creatures, but the danger still existed. They must find the real exit as soon as possible to leave this dangerous place.

"Everyone follow me closely and don't fall behind!" Bai Ye shouted loudly and quickened his pace. The soldiers followed closely behind him and ran close to the wall for fear of being discovered by those creatures. At the end of the corridor was a huge iron door with the words "Emergency Exit" written on it. Bai Ye was happy in his heart, knowing that they finally found the real exit.

He quickly rushed to the iron door and pushed it open. A fresh air hit everyone's face and refreshed everyone. They rushed out of the iron door and came to a wide square. The sunny and fresh air on the square formed a sharp contrast with the dark and humid underground world just now.

"We're out!" A soldier shouted excitedly, raising his weapon and cheering. Other soldiers also cheered and celebrated their victory. Bai Ye also showed a long-lost smile.

At this time, a slight noise suddenly sounded in the square that should have been quiet, and then the radioactive rats that Bai Ye and the soldiers thought they had gotten rid of actually caught up again. They poured out from the shadows around the square, and the number was staggering. These rats exuded a faint blue light, and their eyes flashed with fierce light, as if they wanted to devour everything in front of them.

Seeing this, the soldiers were panicked, and the original joyful atmosphere disappeared in an instant. They raised their weapons in their hands and prepared to meet this sudden attack. However, facing such a large number of enemies, they couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

Bai Ye's face was normal. He snorted coldly and took out a grenade from his waist. He held the grenade tightly, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. He knew that this was the critical moment for their successful escape, and he had to make the most decisive decision.

"Back off!" Bai Ye shouted, signaling the soldiers to retreat to the edge of the square. Although the soldiers were nervous, they quickly followed Bai Ye's instructions. They retreated to the edge of the square and aimed their weapons at the approaching radioactive rats.

Bai Ye took a deep breath and then pulled the ring of the grenade. With a light "hiss", the fuse of the grenade burned quickly. He held the grenade tightly, aimed at the most densely populated area of ​​the rats, and threw it out.

The grenade drew a beautiful arc in the air and then hit the rats hard. Then, a deafening explosion sounded, and the powerful shock wave instantly lifted the surrounding rats away. The square was suddenly dusty and chaotic.

The soldiers' ears were buzzing with the sudden explosion, but they also saw the effect of the explosion. Those originally arrogant radioactive rats suffered heavy damage in the explosion, and many rats were blown to the ground. The remaining mice were frightened by the sudden attack and fled in all directions, not daring to approach easily.