Chapter 697 Monster

Deep in the dim and intricate basement of the furniture store, Bai Ye led a group of soldiers. Their footsteps echoed in the empty space, accompanied by occasional unknown sounds from all around, creating a suffocating and tense atmosphere. The beam of the flashlight swept randomly, trying to penetrate the endless darkness, but it could only illuminate the scene within a few meters in front, and deeper was an unknown abyss.

The air was filled with the smell of dampness and mold, mixed with some indescribable strange fragrance, which seemed to indicate that there were unknown secrets hidden here. The soldiers pressed close to each other, holding their weapons tightly in their hands. Although their faces were blocked by helmets and night vision goggles, the vigilance and uneasiness in their eyes could not be concealed.

"Bai Ye, are you sure there is the energy source we need here?" A soldier asked in a low voice, with a hint of uncertainty in his voice.

Bai Ye stopped and looked back at the team. The pair of eyes that looked particularly deep under the night vision goggles seemed to be able to see through everything. "The intelligence indicates that we must find it, no matter what form it takes." His tone was firm and unquestionable.

As they went deeper, the layout of the basement became more and more bizarre, with the remains of ancient furniture scattered all over the floor, as if time had frozen here, and each item carried memories and secrets of the past. Suddenly, the flashlight in a soldier's hand captured strange symbols on a wall, which seemed to be alive and wriggling, releasing a faint light, leading them to move forward.

"Look over there!" The soldier shouted, pointing forward. Everyone looked in the direction of his finger and saw a heavy iron door half-closed, with an unusual light shining through the crack of the door, which was neither light nor natural light, but a light full of unknown power.

Bai Ye signaled everyone to be careful and slowly pushed open the iron door. Behind the door was a huge underground space, with an incredible scene standing in the center - a huge, dazzling "Black Mamba Basketball Bird". The monster was huge, occupying almost the entire space. Its body was covered with dark scales, but it could emit a blue-purple light in the dark, like the brightest star in the night sky. Its head was shaped like a basketball, covered with complex patterns. Its two huge wings were tightly folded on both sides of its body, as if it was ready to fly at any time, and its sharp beak made strange calls of "Man! Man!" from time to time, which were deafening and full of threats.

The soldiers were stunned, but they reacted quickly and raised their weapons to aim at the monster. However, their actions seemed to anger it even more. The black mamba basketball bird suddenly spread its wings, and a powerful energy wave instantly swept the entire space, rolling up the surrounding furniture debris, turning it into a chaotic storm.

"Prepare for battle!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, but his voice was soon drowned out by the monster's roar. The soldiers did not retreat. They knew that this was not just a battle, but also the key to whether they could find the energy source and complete the mission.

The battle escalated rapidly. The Black Mamba basketball bird shuttled between the soldiers at an astonishing speed. Every time it flapped its wings, it was accompanied by an energy shock, making it difficult for the soldiers to get close. And its beak was like a sharp blade, which could easily tear apart any obstacles in front of it. Although the soldiers were brave, they seemed so small and powerless in front of such a monster.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and burnt smells, and the cruelty of the battle was beyond imagination. Seeing this, Bai Ye felt an unprecedented sense of urgency in his heart. He knew that if he continued like this, not only would the mission not be completed, but the soldiers would also face a catastrophe.

Just when everyone was in despair, Bai Ye noticed that the light on the monster seemed to have weakened. After each attack, its body would tremble slightly, as if it was consuming huge energy. A thought flashed through his mind-perhaps this monster is the energy source they have been looking for, and its power comes from its own light.

"Everyone, concentrate your firepower on its head!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, he believed that there was the monster's weakness. Upon hearing this, the soldiers adjusted their direction and concentrated all their firepower on the head of the Black Mamba Basketball Bird.

As the fierce gunfire sounded, the monster's head began to be unable to withstand the fierce attack, and the light gradually dimmed. Finally, with a deafening wail, the "Black Mamba Basketball Bird" fell to the ground, turned into a dazzling light, and then slowly dissipated.

After the light disappeared, a huge energy crystal was left on the spot, crystal clear, emitting soft and pure energy fluctuations. This is exactly the energy source they have been looking for. The soldiers looked at each other, speechless for a while, only Bai Ye walked forward and gently stroked the crystal, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes.

"We found it..." He whispered, with both the joy of victory and the painful reflection on the price paid in this battle. In this basement full of unknowns and dangers, they not only found the energy source, but also experienced a test of life and death. And all of this will become an indelible memory in their hearts.

After confirming the safety of the energy source and temporarily placing it, Bai Ye and the soldiers continued to move forward in this dangerous basement without a moment's rest. Their mood was complicated and nervous. On the one hand, they were afraid of unknown challenges, and on the other hand, they were eager to uncover the truth.

As we went deeper, the layout of the basement became more twisted and weird, as if it was an abandoned maze, and every passage hid unpredictable dangers. The light of the flashlight swayed in the dimness, and every shake seemed to reveal the secrets here.

Just then, a low and heavy sound of footsteps came from the front, breaking the silence of the basement. The soldiers immediately became alert, holding their weapons tightly, sticking to the wall, and carefully moving forward. Bai Ye walked in the front, searching for any possible threats with his keen observation.

As the sound approached, a creepy scene appeared in front of everyone-a huge radioactive monster worm was slowly crawling out of a narrow passage. The monster was bloated, and its skin was a strange yellow-green color, covered with uneven lumps and cracks, as if it was the product of radiation erosion. Its head was abnormally huge, covered with compound eyes and tentacles, and it kept making a "hissing" sound, which made people shudder.

"Radiation monster bug!" a soldier exclaimed, with obvious fear in his voice. This creature has long been heard in urban legends, but it is the first time to see it with one's own eyes. They usually live in severely polluted areas, have strong adaptability and aggressiveness, and are the existence that all humans avoid.

Bai Ye reacted quickly. He knew the horror of this monster and must destroy it as soon as possible. He raised his weapon and shouted loudly: "Prepare for battle! Everyone be careful of its venom and tentacles!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately dispersed and formed an encirclement to trap the radiation monster bug in the middle. They began to shoot, and bullets fell on the monster like raindrops, stirring up bursts of sparks and smoke. However, the monster did not seem to be afraid of gunfire. It roared angrily, waved its huge tentacles, and launched a fierce attack on the soldiers.

The tentacles were like sharp whips, drawing white tracks in the air, and wherever they went, walls and furniture were easily torn apart. Although the soldiers fought bravely, they still seemed a little powerless in the face of the monster's powerful force.

Bai Ye saw this and knew that this was not a solution. He had to find the monster's weakness in order to kill it with one blow. He carefully observed the monster's movements and found that every time it attacked, a part of its abdomen would shrink slightly, which seemed to be the source of energy. He guessed that this might be the monster's weakness.

So he shouted loudly: "Everyone concentrate firepower on its abdomen!" Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately adjusted their direction and concentrated all their firepower on the monster's abdomen. For a time, gunshots and explosions came one after another, and the entire basement seemed to have turned into a sea of ​​fire.

Under the fierce attack, the monster's abdomen finally couldn't bear it, and began to crack open, and green liquid gushed out, emitting a pungent smell. The monster wailed in pain, and its body began to tremble violently, and finally fell to the ground and turned into a pool of sticky liquid.

After the battle, the soldiers collapsed on the ground exhausted, gasping for breath. They knew that they had just escaped from the hands of the god of death. Bai Ye watched the scene in front of him silently, with awe of unknown power and worry about the fate of mankind in his heart.

However, they did not have time to rest for too long. Because in this dangerous basement, there are more secrets waiting for them to discover. Bai Ye stood up, patted the dust on his body, and said to the soldiers: "Let's keep going, there are still many things waiting for us to do."

The soldiers stood up, picked up their weapons again, followed Bai Ye's footsteps, and continued to move deeper into the basement. They knew that there might be more challenges and dangers waiting for them ahead, but they also believed that as long as they were united, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

After defeating the radiation monster worm, Bai Ye and the soldiers took a short break, but the tension and uneasiness still permeated the air. They gathered around the pile of disgusting green liquid, with mixed feelings in their hearts. Some of the soldiers suggested checking the monster's body to see if there were any clues or discoveries, and this proposal was tacitly approved by Bai Ye.

A soldier bravely used a long stick to gently push away the liquid, revealing part of the monster worm's body. Under the dim flashlight, they were surprised to find that there were some unusual fragments left in the monster's abdomen - those fragments had rounded edges and colorful colors, clearly the remains of basketballs.

"How... how is this possible?" A soldier shouted in disbelief and horror. Others gathered around, widening their eyes, trying to find the answer from the broken basketball pieces.

"Could it be that this monster not only feeds on radiation, but also eats basketballs?" Another soldier muttered to himself, his tone full of disbelief. This discovery was so bizarre that everyone felt a chill rising from the soles of their feet and running straight up their spines.

Bai Ye frowned, staring at the basketball fragments, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart. He realized that the secrets hidden in this basement were far more complicated and dangerous than they had imagined. He whispered to the soldiers: "Be careful, we continue to move forward, but we must remain highly vigilant."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They rearranged their equipment, gripped their weapons, and followed Bai Ye deeper into the basement. As they followed, more strange scenes gradually unfolded before their eyes. The walls are covered with strange graffiti and symbols, some of which are blurred, while others are still as bright as before, as if they are telling stories that have happened here.

Suddenly, a low buzzing sound came from the front, breaking the tranquility of the basement. The soldiers immediately stopped and held their breath, trying to catch the source of the sound. The sound was getting closer and closer, accompanied by a creepy vibration, as if some huge creature was approaching.

"Get ready to fight!" Bai Ye shouted, and the soldiers quickly entered a defensive state. They looked around nervously, waiting for the unknown threat to appear. At this moment, a huge shadow emerged from the darkness, blocking the already weak light.

It was a huge insect-like creature, but unlike the previous radiation monster bug, its body was harder and its shell shone with a metallic luster. Its head is equipped with a strange device that looks like some kind of mechanical structure that constantly makes a buzzing noise. What's even more shocking is that its forelimbs are actually holding a worn-out basketball. The basketball is covered with scratches and stains, and it has obviously experienced countless battles and devastation.

"What the hell is this?" a soldier shouted in horror, his voice echoing in the basement with a hint of despair.

Bai Ye stared at the monster closely, quickly calculating countermeasures in his mind. He realized that this creature might be a variant of the previous radiation monster bug, or some kind of more advanced existence. The basketball in its hands is obviously not accidental, but is closely related to the secrets of this basement and even the entire area.

"Don't panic, stay in formation!" Bai Ye shouted loudly, trying to stabilize the soldiers' emotions. He knew that in this situation, any panic could lead to the destruction of the entire army.

After hearing this, the soldiers tried to calm down, readjusted their formation, and prepared for the upcoming battle. However, the insect-like creature did not attack immediately. Instead, it scanned the crowd with its cold compound eyes, as if assessing their strength.

At this moment, a soldier suddenly noticed that there seemed to be some kind of mark or symbol on the basketball in the monster's hand, which was vaguely visible in the faint light. He quickly pointed to the basketball and shouted: "Look! There is something on the basketball!"

Bai Ye looked in the direction of the soldier's finger, and sure enough he found a few vague writings on the basketball. He squinted his eyes and tried to decipher the handwriting, feeling a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart.

"This is...'Doomsday Basketball Plan'?" Bai Ye muttered to himself, his voice full of shock and confusion. He realized that the disaster in this basement, these monsters, and even the entire city might be related to this so-called "Doomsday Basketball Plan."