Chapter 711: Deep Winter Underground

"Quick! Find cover!" Bai Ye shouted. The soldiers quickly looked for places to hide, some hiding behind rocks and others clinging to walls.

However, this shock did not bring about any attack but caused earth-shaking changes in the scene in the passage. I saw that the strange plants that originally grew on both sides of the passage suddenly began to grow crazily. Their branches and leaves quickly spread and covered the entire passage. And the roars that were originally just low growls became louder and clearer, as if countless wild beasts were approaching them.

"What the hell is this?" a soldier shouted in horror.

Bai Ye stared closely at the wildly growing plants, filled with doubts and uneasiness. He knew that these plants were not growing naturally but were controlled by some kind of power. But where does this power come from? What purpose does it want to achieve?

"Everyone, stay calm!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, "Although these plants look scary, as long as we find their weaknesses, we will definitely be able to defeat them!"

The soldiers nodded in agreement upon hearing this. They started looking closely at the plants trying to find their weak spots. After some hard work, they finally discovered that although the branches and leaves of these plants are strong, their roots are relatively fragile. So they concentrated their firepower and started attacking the roots of those plants.

As bursts of explosions sounded, the branches and leaves of the plants began to wither and lose their vitality. And those roars also weakened and eventually disappeared. When the last branch and leaf fell, the entire passage returned to calm again.

"We won!" a soldier shouted excitedly.

Bai Ye did not immediately relax his vigilance. He knows that victory in this underground world full of unknowns and dangers is only temporary. To truly find a way out and uncover the secrets here, they need to face more challenges and tests.

"Everyone, don't let your guard down!" Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "Keep moving forward!"

The soldiers nodded in agreement upon hearing this. They were on their way again and continued along this new passage. However, they did not realize that this passage would lead them to a more mysterious and dangerous place...

Following the firm pace of Bai Ye and the soldiers, they passed through the bizarre passage, as if they had crossed the boundaries of time and space. Suddenly, their eyes suddenly opened up, and a completely different scene unfolded in front of everyone - they actually came to a A winter forest hidden deep underground.

The surrounding air suddenly became fresh and biting, with a chill coming from the snowy areas of the far north. Sunlight, or some strange light similar to a light source, shines through the sparse holes above the head, giving the forest a faint golden glow, but it is unable to dispel the ubiquitous chill. Snowflakes dance miraculously in this dark underground world, slowly falling on the branches, the ground, and on the shoulders of every explorer who steps into this strange realm.

"Where...is this?" a soldier asked in a trembling voice, his eyes full of disbelief and shock.

Bai Ye was also shocked by this sudden scene, but he quickly regained his composure and looked around, looking for possible clues and ways out. "It seems that we have mistakenly entered another unknown space. However, we must make peace with what we have come to. We must adapt to the environment here as soon as possible and find a way to move forward."

The soldiers nodded one after another. Although their hearts were full of fear and curiosity about the unknown, they all understood that at this moment, only unity can overcome all difficulties.

They carefully walked through this winter forest, and the snow under their feet made a "squeaking" sound, intertwined with the occasional bird song or beast roar in the distance to form a strange symphony. The trees are tall and straight, and their branches are covered with crystal clear ice, like pieces of carefully carved art. However, this beauty hides unknown dangers, and they must always be vigilant.

"Everyone, please note that the creatures here may be different from the outside world. We must deal with them carefully." Bai Ye reminded.

Sure enough, it wasn't long before they encountered a group of creatures that looked like miniature polar bears. These creatures are covered in snow-white hair, and their eyes reveal a primitive wildness. They seemed to be full of hostility to this group of uninvited guests, opening their big mouths and letting out low roars.

"Get ready to fight!" Bai Ye ordered decisively. The soldiers quickly lined up, weapons in hand, ready for battle. However, just as the conflict between the two sides was about to break out, an unexpected thing happened.

A "polar bear" that seemed to be the leader suddenly stopped roaring. It slowly walked forward and looked at Bai Ye's group with its wise eyes. After a moment, it actually uttered a low voice similar to human language: "Outsiders, why did you break into our territory?"

This sudden change stunned everyone. Bai Ye was the first to react. He tried to respond in the same way: "We are lost explorers and came here accidentally. Excuse me, where is this place? How do we leave?"

The "polar bear" seemed to understand Bai Ye's words. It nodded and motioned for everyone to follow. In an atmosphere of tension and curiosity, Bai Ye and the soldiers followed this strange creature deep into the forest.

As they go deeper, they discover that the forest is far more complex and mysterious than they imagined. There are not only strange creatures here, but also ruins and caves hiding ancient secrets. And those "polar bears" seem to be the guardians of this underground world. They lead Bai Ye and his party to explore this unknown land.

In the adventures and challenges one after another, Bai Ye and the soldiers gradually revealed the secrets of this winter forest. They discovered the remains of ancient civilizations, witnessed the miracle of nature and magic, and gained friendship and help from these strange creatures.

However, as they get closer and closer to the heart of this underground world, the dangers and challenges become more severe. They not only have to face tests from nature, but also solve the mysteries and puzzles that have troubled countless explorers.

But no matter how many difficulties and unknowns await them ahead, Bai Ye and the soldiers firmly believe that as long as they unite as one and move forward bravely, they will be able to find a way out, uncover the truth, and write their own legend in this mysterious winter forest. Chapter.

Just when Bai Ye and the soldiers thought they had established some kind of subtle peaceful coexistence with this strange group of "polar bears", a sudden change completely broke the tranquility. Those seemingly docile creatures revealed their true fangs in an instant, and their eyes flashed with bloodthirsty light, as if all the previous friendships were carefully laid traps.

"Be careful!" Bai Ye shouted almost instinctively, and at the same time quickly took out the flamethrower from his waist. This is a weapon specially prepared for underground exploration. It can emit high-temperature flames in extreme environments and is particularly effective against unknown creatures.

The soldiers also reacted one after another. Some of them drew their swords and some raised their shields, preparing to face this sudden battle. However, in the face of these large and agile "polar bears", their preparations seemed a bit hasty and weak.

The "polar bears" let out a deafening roar, opened their sharp claws, jumped up, and attacked Bai Ye's group. Bai Ye did not flinch, he knew that every second at this moment was crucial. He quickly pulled the trigger of the flamethrower, and a blazing flame shot out instantly, lighting up the entire battlefield.

The flames drew a perfect arc in the air and accurately hit the "polar bear" at the front. The creature howled in pain, and the hair on its body was instantly ignited. It rolled on the ground, trying to extinguish the flames on its body. However, the power of the flamethrower is far from simple. The high-temperature flames quickly engulfed its entire body, leaving only a charred skeleton.

This blow not only shocked the other "polar bears", but also gave Baiye and his party hope. They all followed Bai Ye's example and used the weapons in their hands to fight fiercely with these creatures. Flames, sword lights, and the sounds of shields clashing came one after another, and the entire winter forest seemed to have turned into a battlefield.

However, there are too many "polar bears" and they don't seem to be afraid of the threat of fire. Even if one of their companions fell, they would still rush towards Bai Ye and his group. Bai Ye knew that continuing like this was not the answer. He had to find the real reason why these creatures attacked and find a solution as soon as possible.

"Everyone, please note that these creatures may be controlled by some kind of power!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, "We must find the controller in order to end this battle completely!"

The soldiers nodded in agreement upon hearing this. They began to observe the surrounding environment and the behavioral patterns of these creatures more intently, trying to find the operator hidden in the dark.

After some hard work, they finally discovered some clues. Deep in the forest, there is an ancient altar with some strange totems and runes placed on it. And when those "polar bears" launch an attack, they all seem to glance in the direction of the altar.

"That's the key!" Bai Ye pointed in the direction of the altar and said, "We must destroy it to release the control on these creatures!"

The soldiers all agreed upon hearing this. They quickly adjusted their tactics and concentrated their firepower to launch a fierce attack on the altar. Under the double blow of flames and sword light, the totems and runes on the altar began to gradually disintegrate, releasing bursts of strange light.

As the altar collapsed, the "polar bears" seemed to have lost control and stopped attacking one after another. The bloodthirsty light in their eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by confusion and helplessness. In the end, these creatures slowly retreated into the depths of the forest and disappeared from everyone's sight.

The battle was finally over. Bai Ye and the soldiers sat on the ground tiredly, panting heavily. Although they won the battle, they also paid a heavy price. However, they know that this is just a small challenge they encounter in this mysterious underground world. There are more unknowns and dangers ahead waiting for them to explore and conquer.

"Let's rest for a while." Bai Ye said, "We will continue moving forward after our physical strength recovers."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They know that no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead is, they must persevere. Because only in this way can they find the real way out, uncover the secrets of this underground world, and complete their mission.

As their strength gradually recovered, Bai Ye and the soldiers set out on the journey of exploration again. They were full of curiosity about the unknown and vigilance against the challenges ahead, and they took every step with extreme caution. Passing through the winter forest that had just experienced a fierce battle, they came to a relatively quiet area, where there was no previous noise and danger, only snowflakes quietly falling, covering every inch of land.

However, this tranquility did not last long. When they bypassed a dense bush, the scene in front of them made them gasp - the "polar bears" who had fought with them before, all fell to the ground at this moment, their bodies were covered with scars, and the blood dyed the surrounding snow red, forming a shocking picture.

"This... what's going on?" A soldier asked in a trembling voice, his eyes full of fear and confusion.

Bai Ye also felt a chill rising from the bottom of his heart, and he quickly looked around, trying to find possible clues. At this moment, a low and powerful footsteps came from the woods not far away, breaking the silence.

"Everyone be careful!" Bai Ye shouted in a low voice, and signaled the soldiers to prepare for battle.

As the footsteps approached, a huge figure slowly walked out of the woods. It was an unusually large moose, its eyes flashing with cold light, and a cruel smile hanging on the corner of its mouth. Behind it, there was a long trail of blood. Obviously, the death of those "polar bears" was caused by it.

"This... was it done by the moose?" A soldier shouted in disbelief.

Bai Ye frowned, he had never seen such a ferocious moose. In his cognition, moose are usually gentle and shy creatures. They live in the depths of the forest, feed on plants, and rarely conflict with humans or other creatures. However, the moose in front of him completely subverted his cognition.

"It seems that we have encountered an unusual opponent." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "Everyone stay alert and don't act rashly."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They knew that facing such a ferocious moose, any rash action could have fatal consequences.

The moose didn't seem to be in a hurry to attack. It just stood there quietly, looking at Bai Ye and his party with its cold eyes. Its breathing was heavy and powerful, and every breath was accompanied by a strong smell of blood.

"Why did you do this?" Bai Ye asked with courage, "Those 'polar bears' have no grudges against you, why did you kill them cruelly?"

The moose didn't answer, it just let out a low roar, the voice was full of anger and disdain. Then, it suddenly jumped forward, and its huge body pressed towards Bai Ye and his party like a mountain.

"Prepare for battle!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, and quickly drew his long sword. The soldiers also responded one after another, they raised their weapons and fought fiercely with the ferocious moose.

However, the moose's strength was far beyond their imagination. Its horns were like sharp blades, which could easily penetrate shields and armor; its hooves were like heavy hammers, and every tramp could make the ground tremble. Although Bai Ye and the soldiers tried their best, they still seemed powerless under the fierce attack of the moose.