Chapter 710 Moss Passage

Bai Ye and the soldiers continued to move forward in the moss-covered passage, and each step seemed particularly heavy. The walls around were covered with thick moss, as if it was another way for nature to record the passage of time. The air was filled with a damp and cold breath mixed with soil and decaying vegetation, which made people frown involuntarily, as if even breathing became difficult.

The light in the passage was extremely weak, and only the torches and flashlights in their hands could barely illuminate the distance of a few meters ahead. The firelight swayed in the humid air, casting mottled shadows, adding a bit of gloom and weirdness. The footsteps of the soldiers echoed in the empty passage, intertwined with the occasional dripping sound from afar, forming a low and depressing movement.

Bai Ye walked at the front of the team, his eyes sharp and alert, always paying attention to the movements around him. He knew that this passage was full of unknowns and dangers, and any negligence could put them in an irretrievable situation. Therefore, he constantly reminded the soldiers to stay alert and not to touch the surrounding mosses and vegetation easily, so as not to trigger unknown traps or mechanisms.

However, despite their caution, the environment in the passage still caused them great trouble. The slippery ground made their progress extremely difficult. Every step seemed to be walking on ice, and they might slip if they were not careful. And the vines and tree roots entangled on the walls and ceilings were like lurking poisonous snakes, ready to give them a fatal blow at any time.

As time went by, the soldiers' physical strength was gradually exhausted. Their breathing became rapid and heavy, and sweat soaked their clothes, mixed with the surrounding moisture, making people feel more uncomfortable. But they knew that it was not time to rest yet. As long as they took a step forward in this passage, they must remain highly vigilant and sober.

Bai Ye also felt unprecedented pressure. He not only had to keep an eye on the status and safety of the soldiers, but also had to think about how to lead them out of this dangerous passage. However, the scene in front of him made him feel more and more desperate. The passage seemed to have no end. No matter how far they walked, they could only see the moss-covered darkness ahead.

Just then, a soldier suddenly stopped and pointed ahead and shouted in horror: "Look! What is that?"

Everyone looked over and saw a strange scene not far ahead. It seemed to be the entrance to a huge cave or an underground lake, but what was even more shocking was that there was a huge tree growing in the center of that area. The tree was towering into the sky, with lush branches and leaves, as if it was the guardian of the entire underground world. However, around the tree were circles of flickering blue light, which flickered and stared at them like the eyes of a ghost.

"What the hell is that?" A soldier cursed in a low voice.

Bai Ye frowned, he had never seen such a strange scene before. But he knew that now was not the time to explore the truth. He had to make a decision as soon as possible, whether to continue moving forward or find another way out.

However, just as he hesitated, the giant tree suddenly let out a low and strange roar. The sound seemed to come from deep underground, with endless anger and resentment. The soldiers became nervous, holding their weapons tightly, ready to deal with the upcoming unknown threat.

At this moment, a strong vibration suddenly hit. The entire passage seemed to be shaking, and the vines and tree roots wrapped around the walls began to twist wildly. The soldiers were shaken to the ground by this sudden force, and some were even thrown out directly.

Bai Ye immediately shouted: "Everyone hold on! Don't panic!"

He quickly organized the soldiers to form a defensive formation to prepare for the upcoming attack. However, they soon discovered that the vibration did not come from a specific enemy or trap, but the entire underground world was undergoing drastic changes.

As the vibration intensified, the walls around the passage began to collapse, and a large amount of soil and stones fell from above. The soldiers had to desperately avoid these deadly falling rocks and mud flows. However, what made them even more desperate was that the passage seemed to be gradually collapsing and shrinking, as if to trap them forever in this darkness and dampness...

In this desperate situation, Bai Ye had countless strategies in his mind, but each one seemed to be ruthlessly shattered by the reality before him. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and his eyes frantically searched around for any possible way out.

"We must find an exit!" Bai Ye's voice was firm and powerful, penetrating the chaos and fear around him. He pointed to the giant tree emitting a strange blue light, "That tree may be the key!"

The soldiers heard this, although they still had doubts in their hearts, but Bai Ye's leadership and firm belief seemed to give them a glimmer of hope. They quickly adjusted their state, followed Bai Ye, and approached the giant tree step by step.

As the distance shortened, the intensity of the blue light seemed to gradually increase, and people's minds were involuntarily attracted. When Bai Ye finally stood under the giant tree, he discovered that the blue light did not come from the tree itself, but from the dense and tiny cracks on the trunk, like stars falling into the mortal world, both beautiful and mysterious.

"This... this is..." Bai Ye muttered to himself, and an inexplicable intuition told him that there was a huge secret hidden behind this giant tree.

Suddenly, the giant tree roared again, but this time it was accompanied by a strange fluctuation, as if it was communicating with Bai Ye and the others. Bai Ye closed her eyes and concentrated, trying to capture the information in this wave.

After a moment, he opened his eyes suddenly, with a strange light shining in his eyes. "Everyone, hurry! This tree can get us out of here!"

The soldiers looked at each other, but seeing Bai Ye being so determined, they also took action. They surrounded the giant tree, followed Bai Ye's instructions, found several specific locations on the trunk, and started pushing hard.

Surprisingly, as they moved, the giant tree slowly rotated, and the cracks on the trunk became more obvious. The blue light gathered into beams of light and shot straight into the sky. At this moment, the collapse of the passage seemed to have stopped, and was replaced by a strange energy fluctuation that enveloped the entire space.

"Hold on to me!" Bai Ye shouted, and then jumped onto the tree trunk, using the power of those light pillars to climb up quickly. The soldiers followed closely, struggling to keep up one by one. Their figures looked small and tough under the blue light.

After some arduous climbing, they finally came to a huge hollow. The light was bright and the air was fresh. It was completely different from the previous passage. The giant tree stopped rotating here, and the light pillar slowly dissipated, but the mysterious energy still filled the air, making people feel both reassured and awe-inspiring.

"We...we came out?" A soldier asked breathlessly, his eyes full of disbelief.

Bai Ye looked at the scene in front of him, and his heart was filled with shock and emotion. But he knew that this was not the end, just another beginning. He stood up and looked firmly into the distance, "Yes, we are out. But our journey has just begun."

Just when everyone thought they had finally escaped from the dark, damp, dangerous underground world and saw the light of day again, the earth seemed to respond to some unknown call and trembled violently again. This time the vibration was more violent than any previous one, as if the entire earth's crust was being rearranged.

Bai Ye's expression changed suddenly. He knew that in such an environment, any unexpected shock could have fatal consequences. He quickly turned around and shouted to the soldiers: "Quick! Keep moving forward, don't stop!" Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately cheered up, followed Bai Ye, and galloped away in the opposite direction from the source of the vibration.

They ran on a new path opened up by an unknown force. This path was extremely smooth, showing a warm ceramic texture, glowing with a faint luster under the light of the torch. As they went deeper, they were surprised to find that this was a passage entirely made of ceramics, with complex and ancient patterns carved on the walls on both sides. Although it had been eroded by the years, the mystery and solemnity within it could still be recognized.

"What...where is this?" a soldier asked breathlessly, his eyes full of curiosity and uneasiness.

Bai Ye shook his head, saying that he didn't know anything either. But he knew that the appearance of this ceramic passage was no accident. It might well hide deeper secrets and unknown challenges. "No matter where this is, we must proceed with caution." Bai Ye reminded, "Stay vigilant and pay attention to everything around you."

The soldiers nodded and continued moving forward. Sometimes the ceramic passage is spacious and bright, sometimes narrow and dark, like a winding maze, testing their will and wisdom. Along the way, they also found many ceramic shards and broken statues scattered on the ground. Each piece revealed the atmosphere of ancient civilization, making people daydream about the builder of this underground palace.

However, just when they were about to walk out of the ceramic passage, thinking that the exit was ahead, a more violent shock struck again. This vibration not only made the air in the passage tremble, but was also accompanied by waves of low roars, as if something huge was awakening.

"Quick! Speed ​​up!" Bai Ye urged loudly, feeling a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart. Upon hearing this, the soldiers quickened their pace and sprinted forward with almost all their strength.

The moment they were about to rush out of the passage, a powerful force suddenly burst out from the depths of the passage, shattering the originally solid ceramic walls. A cloud of turbid gas accompanied by gravel and dust hit their faces, almost suffocating everyone.

"Be careful!" Bai Ye grabbed the soldier beside him and pulled him aside to avoid being hit by flying debris. However, when they stood firm and looked back into the depths of the passage, they were all stunned by the sight in front of them.

I saw a huge ceramic monster slowly walking out from the depths of the passage. It was huge, with thick limbs, and was covered in thick ceramic armor. Its eyes were shining with green light, as if it could see into people's hearts. Every step it takes is accompanied by vibrations on the ground, making the surrounding air freeze.

"What is this?" the soldiers shouted in horror. They had never seen such a terrifying creature.

Bai Ye stared at the ceramic monster closely, quickly thinking of countermeasures in his mind. He knew that fighting head-on was never the best option. He had to find the monster's weaknesses or other ways to escape.

"Don't panic, everyone! Stay calm!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, "We will split up, some of us will attract the monster's attention, and the other will look for the exit!"

The soldiers immediately followed Bai Ye's instructions. Some of them rushed towards the ceramic monster with weapons in hand, trying to attract its attention; while others carefully searched for possible exits along the edge of the passage.

However, the ceramic monster was more powerful than they had imagined. Those soldiers who rushed towards it were soon knocked to the ground by it, and the soldiers who were looking for the exit also found that the ceramic passage seemed to be closed by some force, and the exit was blocked by a thick ceramic barrier.

"What should I do?" a soldier asked anxiously.

Bai Ye gritted his teeth and looked around quickly. Suddenly, he noticed that the armor on the ceramic monster seemed a little unusual - under those heavy armors, there seemed to be some tiny cracks and gaps hidden. Although these cracks and gaps were tiny, they were invisible under Bai Ye's keen insight.

"Got it!" Bai Ye's heart moved, and he immediately shouted to the soldiers, "Everyone concentrate firepower to attack the cracks and gaps on the monster!"

The soldiers immediately adjusted their strategy, concentrated their weapons, and attacked the cracks and gaps on the ceramic monster. With a burst of intensive blows, cracks finally began to appear on the ceramic monster's armor, and gradually expanded.

Finally, with a deafening roar, the ceramic monster's armor completely collapsed, revealing its fragile body. It turned out that this ceramic monster was not a real creature, but a ceramic puppet controlled by some powerful force. Without the protection of the armor, it immediately became vulnerable.

Seeing this, the soldiers immediately took the opportunity to launch a counterattack and completely destroyed the ceramic monster. As the monster fell, the turbid gas gradually dissipated, and the air in the passage became fresh again.

Bai Ye led the soldiers to the wreckage of the ceramic monster and carefully examined its structure and origin. They found that the manufacturing skills of this ceramic monster were amazing, and it was obviously made by a highly developed civilization. However, why did this civilization create such a terrifying puppet? Why were they buried in this underground world? These questions have become unresolved mysteries.

"Anyway, we are finally safe for the time being." A soldier said with relief.

Bai Ye nodded, but his heart was full of worries. He knew that this underground world was much more complicated and dangerous than they had imagined. To really find a way out and uncover the secrets here, they still need to face more challenges and tests.

"Everyone take a break, and then we will continue to move forward." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "No matter how many difficulties are waiting for us ahead, we must persevere."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They knew that Bai Ye was right-in this unknown world, they can only rely on each other and their own courage and wisdom to overcome all difficulties. So they found a relatively safe place to sit down and rest to recover their strength and prepare for the next challenge.

After a short rest, Bai Ye led the soldiers on the journey again. They found a new passage at the end of the ceramic passage. This passage was more spacious, brighter and full of life. Along the way, they saw all kinds of strange plants and animals and scenes that could only be seen in legends. All of this made them feel surprised and excited as if they had entered a whole new world.

However, the good times did not last long. As they went deeper into the passage, they began to feel an inexplicable sense of oppression. The air around them seemed to become heavier and heavier, as if an invisible force was squeezing their bodies. At the same time, they also heard a series of low roars that seemed to come from deep underground and were full of anger and despair.

"Everyone be careful!" Bai Ye reminded again, "There may be greater dangers hidden here."

The soldiers immediately became nervous after hearing this. They held their weapons tightly and observed the situation around them vigilantly. At this time, a strong vibration hit again, causing the entire passage to tremble.