Chapter 708 The Gem Stays

Bai Ye and the soldiers stood quietly in front of the dazzling gemstone. Every ray of light seemed to tell an ancient and mysterious story, which made people involuntarily intoxicated. However, this tranquility did not last long. The urgency of reality was like a cold tide, quietly surging into their hearts. Bai Ye knew that although the beauty of the gemstone was intoxicating, the mission they shouldered at this moment was far heavier than any treasure.

"We can't stay here for long." Bai Ye's voice was low and firm, breaking the tranquility around him. His eyes moved away from the gemstone and swept across every face full of reluctance but determination. "There are still unknown challenges waiting for us ahead. We must keep moving forward."

The soldiers nodded in agreement after hearing this. Although they were full of curiosity and yearning for the gemstone, they knew their responsibilities better. So, they carefully placed the gemstone in a relatively safe and conspicuous place so that they could easily find it in the future, and then followed Bai Ye on a new journey.

As the footsteps went deeper, the surrounding environment became gloomy and weird again. The dim light barely illuminated the narrow road ahead, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers. The soldiers held their weapons tightly and watched their surroundings vigilantly, fearing that anything unexpected would happen.

At this moment, Bai Ye suddenly stopped. His eyes passed through the dim light and fell on a seemingly shabby wooden door. This door stood there alone, out of tune with the surrounding environment, as if it was a portal to another world. The door panel was covered with traces of time, cracks and traces of decay could be seen everywhere, but even so, it still stood tenaciously, as if telling the glory and vicissitudes of the past.

"It seems that our way is here." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, with both expectation and uneasiness in his tone. Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately gathered around. They were also attracted by this wooden door, and their hearts were full of curiosity and speculation.

Bai Ye slowly walked towards the wooden door, and every step seemed particularly heavy. He reached out and gently touched the cracks on the door, feeling the touch from the past. Suddenly, his finger stopped at a seemingly inconspicuous depression, where some kind of mechanism seemed to be hidden.

"Everyone be careful." Bai Ye whispered, and pressed the depression hard. With a light "click", the wooden door slowly opened inward. A cold breath came with the widening of the door gap, making everyone present shudder.

Behind the door was a darker space, with almost no light. A strong smell of mold and decay intertwined, making people want to retreat. However, Bai Ye and the soldiers did not hesitate at all. They knew that only by bravely facing the unknown could they find a real way out.

Bai Ye took the lead in stepping into the darkness, and his figure gradually blurred in the dimness. The soldiers followed closely, holding their weapons tightly and carefully following Bai Ye's steps. In this unknown area, every step is full of dangers and challenges, but they are not afraid, because they know that only by unity can they overcome all difficulties.

As they went deeper, the surrounding scene began to become more and more weird. The walls were covered with unknown totems and symbols, which were arranged in an indescribable way, as if telling some ancient and mysterious ritual. The air was filled with a depressing and heavy atmosphere, which made people feel flustered.

At this moment, a low and strange sound suddenly sounded, breaking the silence around. The sound seemed to come from deep underground, with an irresistible attraction, making people want to explore its source. Bai Ye and the soldiers immediately became alert. They knew that this must be some unknown creature spying on them in secret.

"Everyone be careful, prepare for battle!" Bai Ye shouted in a low voice, and drew his weapons at the same time. The soldiers also responded one after another, holding their weapons tightly and observing the surroundings vigilantly. In this dangerous area, they must always be vigilant to ensure their safety.

However, just as they were preparing for the battle, the strange sound suddenly disappeared. The surroundings returned to silence again, as if everything just now was just an illusion. But Bai Ye and the soldiers knew that this was not an illusion, but some unknown creature was watching them in secret. They had to move forward more carefully to avoid falling into a trap.

As they continued to go deeper, the surrounding scene began to become more and more terrifying. Some creepy pictures began to appear on the wall, and those pictures seemed to be the reproduction of some horror scenes, making people want to scream. There was a suffocating sense of oppression in the air, as if an invisible force was squeezing their hearts.

Bai Ye and the soldiers gritted their teeth and insisted on moving forward. They knew that only by passing through this terrifying area could they find a real way out. However, just as they were about to walk out of this area, an even more terrifying figure suddenly appeared in front of them...

The figure, slowly revealed in the darkness, turned out to be a huge spider robot covered in metallic luster. Its body is composed of intricate mechanical structures, and its eight slender mechanical legs are like giant steel pillars, supporting the huge body that almost touches the ceiling. Each leg is equipped with sharp blades and jets, flashing with cold light, as if ready to tear into pieces any creature that stands in its way. Its head is a sphere composed of complex circuits and optical lenses. Its two huge compound eyes are shining with blue light, like the eyes of demons in the abyss, staring closely at Bai Ye and the soldiers, revealing endless secrets. Threatening and ruthless.

Facing this sudden and terrifying opponent, Bai Ye was horrified, but his years of combat experience allowed him to quickly calm down. He knew that retreating at this moment would only put everyone in a more dangerous situation. So, he took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "Everyone, prepare to fight! We must not let it block our way!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers cheered up, clasped the weapons in their hands, and quickly dispersed according to their usual training formations, preparing to face this unprecedentedly powerful enemy. They know that the spider robot in front of them is by no means an easy person to deal with, but their faith and courage are as firm as a rock, and they are not afraid of any challenge.

Bai Ye rushed to the front, holding a special energy sword with a dazzling light flowing from its blade. It was his most trusted partner in his many years of fighting. He followed every movement of the spider robot with his eyes, looking for the best time to attack.

With a deafening roar, the battle officially began. The spider robot launched the attack first. One of its mechanical legs suddenly swung out, bringing up a gust of wind that came straight into the white night. Bai Ye dodged and used his agility to avoid the blow. At the same time, he slashed at the joint of the mechanical leg with a backhand sword. However, his attack only sparked a string of sparks, and the seemingly fragile joints turned out to be extremely hard and not damaged at all.

Bai Ye was shocked, but quickly regained his composure. He understood that this spider robot was no ordinary mechanical creation, and its defense capabilities were far beyond imagination. As a result, he quickly adjusted his tactics, commanding the soldiers to disperse their attacks, and took advantage of the number of people to consume the spider robot's energy and attention.

After hearing this, the soldiers took action according to Bai Ye's instructions. Some of them used the firearms in their hands to shoot from a distance, trying to interfere with the spider robot's actions; others held melee weapons and looked for opportunities to fight in close combat. For a time, the entire space was filled with the sounds of fierce battles, the roar of metal collisions, and the bursts of energy weapons.

However, despite the soldiers' efforts, the spider robots are far more powerful than they imagined. Its eight mechanical legs are like eight flexible arms, which can not only quickly resist attacks from all directions, but also launch fierce counterattacks. Every swing is accompanied by huge power and sharp blades, so soldiers have to be always on guard against being hit by it.

When Bai Ye saw this, he was extremely anxious. He knew that if this continued, the soldiers would soon run out of energy and ammunition, and by then they would no longer be able to fight back. So, he decided to take a risk and find the weakness of the spider robot.

He used his agility to shuttle around the battlefield, constantly avoiding the attacks of the spider robot, while carefully observing every detail of it. Finally, after careful observation, he discovered that the energy core of the spider robot was located in the center of its chest, where there was a constantly flashing blue light spot, which was the source of all its power.

"Found it!" Bai Ye was overjoyed and immediately issued an order to the soldiers, "Everyone, pay attention and concentrate your firepower on its energy core!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately adjusted their attack direction and focused all their firepower on the spider robot's energy core. For a time, various energy beams, shells and flames poured down like a violent storm, covering the spider robot's body in a sea of ​​fire.

However, the spider robot did not fall because of this. It made piercing sirens, and the nozzles on its mechanical legs began to emit large amounts of energy beams and flames, trying to repel the soldiers who attacked it. But at this time, Bai Ye had already seized the opportunity. In a flash, he quickly approached the spider robot's energy core with the help of the soldiers' fire cover.

The energy sword in his hand suddenly swung out, slashing towards the energy core with an unstoppable force. Just hearing a loud "boom", the energy core exploded instantly, releasing dazzling light and powerful energy fluctuations. The body of the spider robot also trembled, and its eight mechanical legs hung weakly on the ground. The entire body gradually lost its support, and finally fell to the ground.

The battle is finally over. Bai Ye and the soldiers stood in front of the huge spider robot wreckage, panting and looking at each other. Although they all suffered varying degrees of injuries, their faces were filled with the joy and pride of victory. Because they knew that they had just experienced a life-and-death battle and successfully defeated the seemingly invincible enemy.

However, Bai Ye did not relax his vigilance because of this. He knew that the appearance of this spider robot was no accident, and there must be a more complex conspiracy and danger hidden behind it. He must lead the soldiers forward, uncover the secrets hidden in the darkness, and find the real way out.

So, he took a deep breath, turned around and said to the soldiers: "Thank you for your hard work! But our mission is not over yet. We must continue to move forward until we find a real way out. Now, let us take a rest and regain our strength before we continue." Let’s go!”

The soldiers nodded in agreement upon hearing this. They knew that Bai Ye was right, that although they had just experienced a fierce battle, they had to remain vigilant and determined to move forward. So they began to support each other and find a place to rest and recuperate to prepare for the next challenge...

Just as the soldiers were looking for a place to rest and prepare to regain their strength and embark on the journey again, Bai Ye suddenly stopped and his eyes fell on the giant spider robot that fell on the ground again. This robot is not only the opponent they just fought, but it may also hide important clues about this underground world and what they will encounter next.

"Wait a minute," Bai Ye's voice echoed in the empty space, making the soldiers who were about to relax tense their nerves again, "We can't leave like this."

The soldiers looked at each other and looked at Bai Ye in confusion. They had just experienced a fierce battle and it was time to rest. Why did Bai Ye ask them to stop again?

Bai Ye seemed to see through the soldiers' doubts. He explained: "This robot is extraordinary. It may contain the intelligence or resources we need. Before moving forward, we must understand its structure and origin as much as possible."

The soldiers heard this and nodded in agreement. They know that Bai Ye's decisions are always well-founded, and that this robot may indeed hide many unknown secrets. So, they quickly adjusted their state, came out of the break, and were ready to start dismantling this behemoth.

However, dismantling such a large robot is no easy task. Its mechanical structure is complex and precise, and every part is closely connected, as if it is an indivisible whole. The soldiers had to operate carefully, for fear of accidentally triggering some unknown mechanism or trap.

Bai Ye personally directed the dismantling work. With his rich combat experience and keen insight, he quickly found the key points of disassembly. He first asked the soldiers to use tools to remove some of the robot's outer armor plates, revealing the intricate mechanical structure inside. He then directed the soldiers to use special cutting equipment to gradually separate the various parts of the robot.

As the dismantling work progressed, the soldiers gradually discovered many secrets of the robot. Its energy system is extremely advanced and can store and release huge amounts of energy; its weapon system is extremely cleverly designed and can deal a fatal blow to the enemy in a short period of time; and its control system is even more staggeringly complicated. It seems to incorporate some advanced artificial intelligence technology.

"It seems that the maker of this robot is no ordinary person." Bai Ye mused while observing the disassembled parts, "We must be careful to avoid alerting the enemies hiding in the dark."