Chapter 700 Mechanical Forest

Bai Ye's eyes stayed on the back of the giant bison for a moment, then retracted and refocused on the unknown road ahead. He took a deep breath and felt that the air was filled with not only the freshness of the grassland, but also a subtle strange smell. This smell seemed to indicate that there would be more bizarre scenes waiting for them ahead.

"Let's keep moving forward." Bai Ye's voice was low and powerful, as if it could penetrate the tranquility of the grassland and reach the hearts of the soldiers. The soldiers did not speak, but nodded silently, followed Bai Ye and embarked on a new journey.

As they went deeper into the grassland, the surrounding scenery began to change subtly. The colorful flowers gradually became scarce, replaced by patches of withered grass and occasional strange plants, which grew twistedly, as if nature was silently telling some kind of pain. There was a faint smell of decay in the air, which was in sharp contrast to the previous freshness.

The soldiers' steps began to become heavy, and their faces were full of fatigue and anxiety. But Bai Ye did not stop. He knew that only by moving forward could he find a way out of the grassland and the secrets hidden behind it.

Just when they were about to give up hope, a strange scene suddenly appeared in front of them. It was a forest made of metal. The towering trunks, intricate branches, and leaves flashing with cold light all declared its uniqueness. This is the mechanical forest.

The soldiers stopped, stared at the scene in disbelief. They had never seen such a strange and spectacular scene, as if they had stepped into a realm that did not belong to this world at all.

Bai Ye was also stunned, but he quickly regained his composure. He knew that the appearance of this mechanical forest was not accidental, and there must be some profound meaning behind it. So he waved his hand and signaled the soldiers to continue moving forward.

They stepped into the mechanical forest carefully, and every step was extremely cautious. The ground under their feet was no longer soft grass, but was paved with hard metal plates, and every step made a dull sound. The air around them seemed to become heavier, as if even breathing had become difficult.

As they went deeper into the forest, more and more strange scenes came into view. Some tree trunks were inlaid with flashing LED lights, emitting colorful light; some branches were hung with various strange mechanical devices, which kept running and making bursts of harsh sounds; and some leaves were covered with sharp sawteeth, as if they could tear the invaders into pieces at any time.

The soldiers were filled with fear and curiosity. They didn't know how this mechanical forest was formed, nor did they know what secrets were hidden behind it. But they knew that only by moving forward could they find the answer.

However, the mechanical forest was not a dead place. As they went deeper, bursts of low roars began to sound in their ears. The sound became louder and clearer, as if something was approaching them.

Bai Ye immediately became alert, and he quickly looked around, trying to find the source of the sound. But in this intricate mechanical forest, it is not easy to find the source of the sound. He can only judge by intuition and years of combat experience.

At this moment, a strong vibration came from the ground, and then a huge mechanical monster rushed out from the depths of the woods. Its body was made up of various metal parts, and its huge body was covered with sharp blades and gun barrels. A pair of eyes flashing red stared at them.

The soldiers exclaimed and raised their weapons to fight. But Bai Ye knew that they could not confront such a mechanical monster head-on. He made a quick decision and led the soldiers to find cover and prepare for guerrilla warfare.

They used the complex terrain of the mechanical forest to deal with the mechanical monster. Every attack seemed so weak and pale, but the soldiers did not give up. They fought against the mechanical monster with their tenacious will and firm belief.

However, as time went on, the soldiers' physical strength gradually ran out, and their weapons began to wear out. But the mechanical monster seemed tireless and continued to launch fierce attacks on them.

Bai Ye's heart was full of despair and helplessness. He knew that if they continued like this, they would be wiped out by the mechanical monster sooner or later. But at this moment, he noticed that the mechanical monster's movements seemed a little slow and stiff, as if it was restricted in some way.

He had an idea in his mind, and immediately thought of a bold plan. He quickly gave orders to the soldiers: "Everyone listen to my command! We concentrate our firepower to attack its joints!" The soldiers immediately understood Bai Ye's intentions and adjusted their firepower to launch a fierce attack on the joints of the mechanical monster.

After a fierce battle, the joints of the mechanical monster were finally destroyed. It made a deafening wail and then fell to the ground and turned into a pile of scrap metal. The soldiers cheered and celebrated this hard-won victory.

However, Bai Ye did not relax his vigilance. He knew that there must be more dangers waiting for them in this mechanical forest. He must lead the soldiers to continue to move forward to find a way out of here and the secrets hidden behind it.

So they set out on their journey again. In this mechanical forest full of unknowns and dangers, they will continue to move forward to explore the mysteries and truths of this world. And their fate will be rewritten in this strange land...

As the roar of the mechanical monster falling gradually dissipated in the depths of the forest, Bai Ye and the soldiers briefly panted, but there was no relaxation in their eyes. The weirdness and danger of this mechanical forest far exceeded their imagination, and there seemed to be more unknowns waiting for them ahead.

"Everyone, be careful. There may be more dangers hidden in this forest." Bai Ye's voice was low and firm. He looked around, trying to find the next clue in this intricate metal world. Just then, an unusual shine caught his attention.

It was a faint light coming from the depths of the woods. It was completely different from the cold metallic luster around it. It was warm and soft, like a ray of hope in the darkness. Bai Ye's heart moved and he immediately pointed in that direction: "Over there, let's go take a look."

The soldiers followed closely, carefully walking through the dense mechanical trees, taking every step with extreme caution. As they got closer, the source of the light became clearer - it was a laboratory that seemed to have been abandoned for many years. Its shell was made of transparent tempered glass. Although it was dim inside, various complex processes could still be vaguely seen. Mechanical devices and experimental equipment.

"Why... is there a laboratory here?" A soldier whispered in surprise, his voice full of confusion and curiosity.

Bai Ye didn't answer, but silently opened the door to the laboratory. An old and damp smell hit his face, accompanied by the slight sound of mechanical operation, as if this laboratory had never really stopped working. When they step into it, every step they take is based on the dust of history.

The space inside the laboratory is extremely spacious, with a huge experimental table in the center, which is scattered with various experimental equipment and unfinished experimental projects. The surrounding walls are covered with drawings and photos, recording the past glory and exploration here. But the most eye-catching ones are the huge mechanical devices, which either stand in the corners or hang from the ceiling, as if they are telling a story about technology and madness.

"It seems that this place was once a very important research base." Bai Ye said while observing the surroundings, "But why was it abandoned here? And what caused the emergence of this mechanical forest?"

The soldiers nodded one after another. They were deeply attracted by this discovery and began to search everywhere, hoping to find some valuable clues. Some people were flipping through the notes on the experimental table, trying to decipher the complex formulas and diagrams; others were carefully examining the photos and drawings on the wall, trying to restore the past research content here.

At this moment, a soldier suddenly exclaimed: "Bai Ye! Look here!" He pointed to a hidden corner under the experimental table, where there was a seemingly ordinary metal box, but it was inlaid with a A gem that shines with strange light.

Bai Ye walked over quickly and carefully picked up the metal box. He gently opened the lid of the box and saw the gem emitting dazzling light in the dim light, as if it contained infinite power. His heart moved, and he immediately realized that this might have some connection with the emergence of the mechanical forest.

"Everyone, please note that this may be an important discovery." Bai Ye's voice was filled with excitement. "We must handle this gem carefully and continue to search other parts of the laboratory to see if there are any other clues."

The soldiers took action immediately after hearing the words. They searched every corner of the laboratory more carefully. As time passed, they gradually discovered some shocking secrets: It turned out that this laboratory was once a secret scientific research project base, dedicated to researching an energy technology that could change the world. However, due to the out-of-control experiment and the intervention of unknown forces, the entire base was eventually destroyed, and those failed experiments became part of this mechanical forest.

"This... this is too scary!" A soldier said with a trembling voice, "If this technology is really successfully applied... the consequences will be disastrous."

Bai Ye nodded, his eyes full of solemnity. He knew that what they were facing now was not only an abandoned laboratory and a strange mechanical forest, but also a huge hidden danger that could threaten the entire world.

"We must report the situation here to the headquarters as soon as possible." Bai Ye said in a deep voice, "At the same time, we must continue to search other parts of the laboratory to see if there are any other unsolved mysteries waiting for us to discover."

The soldiers took action immediately after hearing the words, and they once again devoted themselves to intense search work. Bai Ye, on the other hand, held the gem tightly, her heart filled with complicated emotions. He knew that this gem might be the key to solving all these mysteries...

Following Bai Ye's order, the soldiers dispersed again and continued to conduct detailed searches in every corner of the laboratory. There is a tense and expectant atmosphere in the air, and everyone hopes to find out more secrets about this abandoned laboratory and mechanical forest.

Bai Ye himself stood by the experimental table, staring at the strange light emitting gem in his hand, thinking about the possible connection between it and this mechanical forest. This gem was not only beautiful, but also revealed an extraordinary sense of power, which made him feel both excited and alert.

At this moment, a soldier's exclamation broke the silence in the laboratory. "Bai Ye! Come and see this!" He pointed to a corner of the laboratory, where a very strange-looking lighter was placed.

When Bai Ye heard this, he immediately put down the gem in his hand and walked quickly towards the place pointed by the soldier. I saw that the lighter had a simple yet exquisite appearance, and its surface was covered with a light metallic luster, which was in sharp contrast to the cold mechanical devices around it. What's even more peculiar is that the top of the lighter is inlaid with a small blue gem, which is similar to the gem in Bai Ye's hand.

"What is this?" Bai Ye picked up the lighter curiously and looked at it carefully. He noticed that the design of the lighter was very unique. It did not have a flint or gas can in the traditional sense, but seemed to rely on some unknown force to ignite the flame.

"I don't know, I found it in the locker over there." The soldier pointed to an old locker not far away and said, "It looks like an item from a long time ago, but it is quite well preserved."

Bai Ye nodded, feeling a strong sense of curiosity in his heart. He tried pressing the button on the lighter, but to his surprise, nothing happened. He frowned and looked at the lighter carefully again, trying to find out the mystery.

At this moment, he noticed a line of small words engraved on the bottom of the lighter. The words seemed to be written in an ancient font and required careful identification to see clearly. He came closer and whispered: "The key to the morning star unlocks the unknown door."

"The Key to the Morning Star?" Bai Ye's heart moved. He raised his head and looked at the surrounding soldiers, "Have you ever heard of this thing?"

The soldiers shook their heads to express their ignorance. But Bai Ye felt an inexplicable excitement surge into his heart. He speculated that this lighter might not just be a simple ignition tool, but was directly related to a secret in the laboratory or the cause of the mechanical forest.

"We must continue searching to see if this lighter can reveal more secrets for us." Bai Ye said firmly. He held the lighter in his hand again, as if holding a key to an unknown door.

The soldiers took action immediately after hearing the words. They spread out again and searched every corner of the laboratory more carefully. Bai Ye took a lighter and began to walk around the laboratory, trying to find relevant clues.

After some hard work, they finally found a dusty diary in a forgotten storage room. This diary looks very old, and the cover has turned yellow, but the writing inside is still clearly legible. The author of the diary seems to be a scientist in this laboratory. He recorded in detail the laboratory's research process, experimental results, and the mistakes that ultimately led to the disaster.

On the last page of the diary, Bai Ye found a description of the lighter. It turned out that this lighter was a by-product of laboratory research. It was originally designed as a tool that could control special energy. However, due to the immaturity of the technology and the out-of-control experiment, it was ultimately unsuccessful in application. The blue gem inlaid on the lighter is the key to controlling this special energy.

"It seems that this lighter is the key to unlocking the mystery of the mechanical forest." Bai Ye said excitedly, "We must find a way to activate it and see if it can reveal more secrets for us."