Chapter 754: Keep moving forward

Suddenly, the mechanical device started to start, making a low roar. They watched in surprise as the gears on the mechanical device began to turn, as if driven by some force.

"Quick! Everyone, get out of here!" Bai Ye shouted loudly. He realized that this mechanical device might be a trap, and once it started, the consequences would be disastrous.

Upon hearing this, the soldiers ran towards the exit. However, the speed of the mechanical device was getting faster and faster, and they felt a strong suction pulling them to the center of the mechanical device.

"Don't panic, everyone! Hold hands! Work together!" Bai Ye shouted loudly. He held the soldiers' hands tightly, trying to resist the strong suction.

After some effort, they finally broke free from the shackles of the mechanical device and rushed out of the basement. They looked back and saw that the mechanical device gradually collapsed with a roar, and finally turned into a pile of ruins.

They stood on the ruins, their hearts full of shock and awe. This basement, this place full of stagnant water and broken feathers, actually hides such amazing secrets and dangers. They knew that this was just the beginning of their adventure, and more challenges and dangers were waiting for them.

They sorted out their mood and decided to move on. They passed through ruins and relics, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers. However, they did not retreat. They knew that only by moving forward courageously could they find their own way.

As night fell, they came to a vast plain. The plain was full of all kinds of strange creatures and plants, which made them curious and scared. They moved forward cautiously, fearing to trigger any danger.

Suddenly, they heard a low roar. They turned their heads in surprise and saw a huge beast rushing out of the darkness and rushing towards them. They hurriedly avoided the beast's attack and looked for opportunities to fight back.

After a fierce battle, they finally defeated the beast. They looked at the beast lying on the ground, and their hearts were full of pride and accomplishment. They knew that they had successfully coped with another challenge, and the next road would be more difficult and dangerous, but they were ready.

They continued to move forward, passing through mysterious relics and ancient ruins. They encountered various challenges and dangers, but they were able to successfully deal with them every time with courage and wisdom. They knew that this unknown world was full of infinite possibilities and opportunities, and they had to remain vigilant and united at all times to survive in this world.

After several days of trekking, they finally came to a prosperous city. This city was completely different from what they had seen before, and it was full of vitality and vigor. They looked at the bustling crowds on the streets and the prosperous commercial districts, and their hearts were full of shock and curiosity.

They decided to rest in this city for a while, replenish supplies and equipment. They walked into a hotel, booked a few rooms, and then started their rest plan.

In the hotel, they met all kinds of people. They heard many legends and stories about this world, and also learned about the political structure and power distribution of this world. They knew that this world was far more complicated and dangerous than they imagined.

However, they did not retreat. They knew that only by facing this world bravely could they find their own way. They decided to move on and explore the mysteries and unknowns of this world.

They left the hotel and embarked on a new journey. They passed through the bustling streets and narrow alleys, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers. However, they were not afraid. They knew that only by moving forward courageously could they find their own future.

In the following days, they encountered various challenges and dangers. They crossed the vast desert and steep mountains and experienced countless life and death tests. However, they always maintained firm faith and courage and moved forward step by step.

Finally, they came to the end of this world. They looked at the endless sea and the distant sky in front of them, and their hearts were full of awe and emotion. They knew that they had gone through countless hardships and obstacles and finally found their own way.

They stood by the sea and looked back at the road they had walked. They knew that in the chaos and confusion, Bai Ye and the soldiers seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and suddenly opened their eyes. The scene in front of them shocked them-they were still in the ancient and mysterious temple, surrounded by familiar and cold stone walls, and the air was filled with dust and ancient breath. The thrilling adventure, the collapsed temple, the vast plain, and the fierce battle with the beasts seemed to be just an illusory dream, which formed a sharp contrast with reality.

"We... are still here?" A soldier's voice trembled slightly, obviously not fully awake from the "dream" just now.

Bai Ye rubbed his temples, trying to keep himself calm. He looked around and confirmed this cruel fact. "Yes, we are still in the temple. Everything just now may be just some kind of illusion."

The soldiers looked at each other, with both disappointment and relief in their eyes. Disappointingly, they did not really escape from this dangerous place; fortunately, those horrible encounters did not really happen, and they were still alive.

"Bai Ye, what should we do next?" Another soldier asked anxiously, and the shadow of the temple seemed to hang over their hearts again.

Bai Ye took a deep breath, his eyes firm. "We must find a way out as soon as possible and can't stay here any longer. Although the experience just now was just an illusion, the danger of the temple itself is real."

The soldiers nodded after hearing this, quickly sorted out their mood, and prepared to embark on the journey of finding a way out again. They followed the path they had explored before, carefully avoiding the mechanisms, and secretly prayed in their hearts that they would not encounter any accidents again.

After a period of searching, they finally found a secret passage that they had not noticed before. The passage was narrow and tortuous, but it seemed to lead to the depths of the temple, perhaps there was the exit they had dreamed of.

"Follow me, watch your feet." Bai Ye whispered, and took the lead in entering the passage. The soldiers followed closely, taking every step with extreme caution, for fear of triggering any unknown mechanism.

The passage was dim and dark, and only the torches in their hands illuminated a small area in front. The air was filled with the smell of dampness and mildew, which made people frown. As they went deeper, they found some strange murals on both sides of the passage, depicting the life scenes of unknown civilizations, as well as those puzzling symbols and patterns.

"These murals... seem to be telling a story." A soldier pointed at the murals and whispered.

Bai Ye stopped and carefully observed the contents of the murals, trying to find clues about the secrets of the temple or the way out. However, the contents of the murals were too complicated for him to interpret for a while.

"Don't worry, let's keep moving forward, maybe there will be more discoveries." Bai Ye encouraged and led the soldiers to move forward.

Finally, they came to the end of the passage, and a heavy stone door blocked the way. The stone door was engraved with complex runes, which was exactly the same as the decorative style inside the temple. Bai Ye tried to push the stone door, but found that it did not move at all.

"It seems that we need to find the mechanism to open this door." Bai Ye observed the stone walls around the stone door, looking for possible clues.

The soldiers dispersed and carefully searched every inch of the stone wall. After some efforts, they finally found a hidden groove on one side of the stone door, and the shape of the groove matched a rune on the stone door.

"Found it!" A soldier shouted excitedly.

Bai Ye quickly walked to the groove, brought the torch in his hand closer, and carefully observed the shape and structure of the groove. He suddenly remembered a symbol on the mural he had seen before, which was very similar to this groove.

"Try this." Bai Ye said, handing the torch to the soldier beside him, and he stretched out his finger and gently drew in the groove according to the shape of the symbol in his memory.

As he moved, the runes on the stone door began to emit a faint light, as if activated by some power. Then, the stone door slowly opened, revealing a passage to the outside world.

"Success!" The soldiers cheered, and they finally saw the hope of escaping the temple.

Bai Ye led the soldiers and walked quickly along the passage until they finally walked out of the temple and came to an unfamiliar beach. The sun shone on them, and the sea breeze gently blew on their faces. Everything seemed so real and beautiful.

They found a relatively flat place, set up a simple tent, and prepared to camp and rest here. As night fell, the beach was quiet and peaceful, with only the sound of waves hitting the beach and the occasional cry of seagulls in the distance.

"I can't believe it, we finally got out." A soldier lay outside the tent, looking up at the starry sky, and said with emotion.

"Yes, this journey is really thrilling." Another soldier echoed, his tone was both tired and relieved.

Bai Ye sat by the campfire, roasting food silently. He recalled every bit of this journey, and his heart was mixed. Although they finally escaped from the temple successfully, the experiences in those hallucinations made him unforgettable.

"Bai Ye, what do you think those hallucinations are?" A soldier walked up to Bai Ye and asked in a low voice.

Bai Ye pondered for a moment and shook his head. "I don't know either. Perhaps it was some kind of power in the temple that affected our consciousness and made us have those hallucinations. But in any case, we have come out, and that's enough."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They sat around the campfire, sharing their experiences in hallucinations and the joy of escaping death. Although those experiences were just hallucinations, they became unforgettable common memories between them.

As the night deepened, the campfire gradually went out, and the soldiers gradually fell asleep. Bai Ye lay in the tent, but couldn't fall asleep for a long time. He closed his eyes, and every detail of the temple and the scenes in those hallucinations emerged in his mind. He knew that this experience would be engraved in his heart forever and become the most precious wealth in his life.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone on the beach, the soldiers woke up one after another. In the gentle moment of the first light of morning, Bai Ye and the soldiers stepped onto the beach. Their eyes were no longer limited to the simple camp last night, but looked towards the wider coastline, and a bold idea came to their minds-building a larger and more solid camp here as their temporary shelter.

"Everyone, last night's rest has restored our physical strength. Now, let's make this beach our new home." Bai Ye stood on a protruding rock, facing the soldiers, his voice firm and inspiring. The soldiers heard this, their eyes flashed with excitement. They knew that this would be a new challenge and an opportunity to show the strength of the team.

First, they needed to conduct a detailed survey of the beach to determine the best location for the camp. Bai Ye led the soldiers along the coastline, carefully inspecting each area, looking for a place that was both safe and easy to defend. After some discussion, they finally selected an area that was leeward and close to the sea, with slightly higher terrain and not too many obstacles around as the basis for the camp.

"Here we can not only avoid the direct impact of the waves, but also use the sea breeze as our ally in an emergency." Bai Ye pointed to the selected location and explained to the soldiers why he chose this place.

After determining the location, the soldiers acted quickly. They divided the work and cooperated. Some people were responsible for collecting materials needed to build the camp, such as branches, vines, leaves, etc.; others began to dig drainage ditches to ensure that the camp would not be flooded by rain or sea water.

Bai Ye was responsible for planning the layout of the camp. He used sand to draw a sketch of the camp, including the living area, defense area, campfire area and storage area. He knew that a reasonable layout was crucial to the safety and practicality of the camp.

As the sun rose, the soldiers' sweat soaked their clothes, but they did not slack off at all. Instead, they worked harder and harder. They used the tools in their hands to process the collected materials into simple wooden house frames, and then used vines and leaves as roofs and walls, which were both light and durable.

In the living area, they built rows of neat wooden houses, each of which could accommodate several soldiers to ensure that everyone had enough rest space. There were enough passages between the wooden houses for quick evacuation in an emergency.

The defense area was the part they valued most. The soldiers dug deep trenches around the camp and set sharp wooden stakes on the edge of the trench to form a natural barrier. In addition, they also used the collected stones and tree trunks to pile up several watchtowers so that they could observe the surrounding situation at any time.

The bonfire area is located in the center of the camp, which is not only convenient for soldiers to sit around for warmth, but also provides lighting at night. They dug a shallow pit and built a circle with stones as the base of the bonfire to ensure that the fire would not spread.

The storage area is located at the edge of the camp, away from the living area to reduce the risk of fire. The soldiers built several simple sheds here to store supplies such as food, tools and weapons.

As time went on, the scale of the camp gradually expanded and various facilities gradually improved. The soldiers also used their spare time to plant some easy-to-grow vegetation around the camp, which not only beautified the environment, but also provided additional barriers for the camp.

In the process of building the camp, the tacit understanding and friendship between the soldiers were further deepened. They helped each other and faced difficulties together, and every success made them more united.

Bai Ye looked at the gradually taking shape of the camp, and his heart was full of pride and relief. He knew that this camp was not only their temporary habitat, but also a symbol of their common struggle.

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