After calming the soldiers' hearts that were trembling with despair, Bai Ye's eyes became deeper and more determined. He knew that in this endless darkness, only by moving forward could they find a ray of hope. So he took a deep breath, cheered up again, and led the soldiers to continue groping forward in this intricate underground passage.

The air in the passage seemed to be solidified, dull and depressing, and every breath seemed to be a silent contest with the god of death. The beam of the flashlight swayed in the darkness, barely illuminating the unknown road ahead. The footsteps of the soldiers echoed in the empty passage, and each step seemed extremely heavy, as if carrying a heavy burden.

As time went on, the soldiers' physical strength gradually consumed, but their will became more and more determined. They knew that only by moving forward could they get rid of this endless darkness and despair. Bai Ye always walked at the front of the team, and his figure looked particularly tall in the weak light, as if he was a lighthouse in the hearts of the soldiers, guiding them in the direction of progress.

Just when everyone was about to exhaust all their patience and hope, a subtle discovery made everyone's heartbeat accelerate suddenly. In a corner of the passage, a faint light quietly bloomed, like the brightest star in the night sky, instantly attracting everyone's attention. Although the light was weak, it was so dazzling in the dead darkness, as if it was nature's reward for their unremitting efforts.

The soldiers gathered around, with curiosity and expectation flashing in their eyes. Bai Ye squatted down and looked at the glowing object carefully - it turned out to be a small and delicate button, embedded in the cracks of the stone in the corner of the wall, almost imperceptible without careful observation. This unexpected discovery made Bai Ye's heart surge with an inexplicable excitement, as if he saw the door of hope slowly opening.

Without much hesitation, Bai Ye reached out and gently pressed the button. At that moment, the whole passage seemed to tremble, and then a roar came from deep in the wall, deafening. The soldiers covered their ears in horror and stared at the scene in front of them with wide eyes - they saw that the wall in front of them was slowly cracked and split into two, revealing a brand new metal passage.

This passage was completely different from the previous one. It was wider and stronger, and seemed to hide more secrets and dangers. The beam of the flashlight shone in, only illuminating a small area, and the deeper part was pitch black, as if it was an abyss that swallowed everything. The soldiers showed complex expressions on their faces, with both fear of the unknown and desire for exploration.

Bai Ye stood up and looked deeply at the metal passage. He knew that this passage might be their only way out from here, but it might also hide deadly traps and dangers. However, he did not retreat, but resolutely took a step and walked towards the unknown abyss.

Seeing this, the soldiers followed one after another, their eyes full of determination and determination. They knew that only by following Bai Ye's footsteps could they find the real way out. So, one by one, they stepped into the metal passage and embarked on this journey full of unknowns and dangers.

The air in the passage became more dull and depressing, as if even breathing became difficult. The beam of the flashlight swayed in the darkness, but it could only illuminate the limited space ahead. The footsteps of the soldiers echoed in the passage, each accompanied by heavy breathing and heartbeats. They knew that this road was full of unknowns and dangers, but they also knew that only by moving forward courageously could they find a way out.

As time went by, they gradually went deeper into the passage. The environment here became more harsh and complex, with traps and mechanisms emerging in endlessly. The soldiers had to move forward cautiously, fearing that they would accidentally trigger those deadly mechanisms. However, even with such caution, they inevitably encountered many dangers and challenges.

Sometimes they would encounter a sudden trap that would draw a soldier into it; sometimes they would encounter enemies hidden in the dark and engage in fierce battles with them; sometimes they would encounter those seemingly harmless but murderous mechanisms that made them unable to defend themselves. Every encounter made the soldiers terrified, but they never gave up hope and faith.

They knew that only by maintaining unity and faith could they overcome all difficulties and challenges. So they supported and encouraged each other and faced the unknown challenges ahead together. The friendship between them became deeper and stronger in the process, as if they had become an inseparable whole.

However, even such a united and determined team could not completely avoid danger and failure. In a fierce battle with the enemy, a soldier was unfortunately injured and fell to the ground, his life or death unknown; when a trap was triggered, several soldiers were caught in it and their whereabouts were unknown. These losses filled the soldiers' hearts with grief and anger, but they strengthened their determination and belief to find a way out.

They knew that only by moving forward could they avenge their sacrificed comrades; only by finding a way out could they regain their freedom and light. So they wiped their tears, gritted their teeth and continued to walk towards the unknown abyss. Their figures gradually moved away in the darkness, leaving only a series of heavy footsteps and firm beliefs echoing in the passage...

In that seemingly endless metal passage, the soldiers' footsteps became heavier due to continuous challenges and fatigue. However, when they followed Bai Ye through the last twisting corner, the scene in front of them suddenly changed dramatically, shocking everyone.

A spacious and mysterious underground space appeared in front of them, and the most eye-catching thing was a wonderful pool with clear water. This pool seemed to be a miracle of nature, and it could remain so vibrant in such a dark environment. There were dots of light floating on the water. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that countless tropical fish were swimming happily. Their colorful scales flickered in the weak light, like a flowing rainbow, so beautiful that it was breathtaking.

Seeing this, Bai Ye's eyes flashed with amazement and surprise. He stopped and stood quietly by the pool, staring at these creatures that shuttled freely in the water, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart. This sudden beauty seemed to be the only bright spot in this dark world, giving them endless hope and comfort.

"It's incredible..." Bai Ye muttered to himself. Although his voice was soft, it was enough for the soldiers around him to hear. They also stopped and gathered around to appreciate this rare wonder together.

Suddenly, a soldier made a suggestion: "Bai Ye, these fish are so beautiful. Let's catch some and take them back as specimens. At least it can leave a little memory of our experience." There was a hint of expectation and excitement in his voice.

Bai Ye heard this and nodded slowly after a moment of silence. He knew that such behavior might be a bit cruel, but in such an extreme environment, it might be a comfort to have a little beauty from the outside world preserved. So he whispered to the soldiers to be careful and minimize the harm to the fish.

The soldiers immediately took action. They found containers and fine nets that could hold water and carefully approached the pool. Although their actions were very cautious, the fish seemed to feel threatened and swam to the depths of the pool, making it extremely difficult to catch them.

After some efforts, the soldiers finally succeeded in catching several tropical fish. They carefully put the fish into the container, fearing that they would be hurt. Bai Ye took out some straw paper and desiccant prepared in advance, and prepared to make the fish into specimens. Although he knew that this would deprive the fish of their lives, in the current environment, this seemed to be the only way for them to keep this beauty.

In the process of making specimens, the soldiers' expressions were extremely focused and solemn. They knew that these fish were not only a beautiful memory of their journey, but also a remembrance and memorial of those sacrificed comrades. Every time they completed a specimen, they would gently put it in their pockets, as if they were carrying this heavy memory with them.

As the activities by the pool gradually ended, the soldiers set out on their journey again. Their pockets were full of tropical fish specimens, and these little lives became the most precious treasures in their hearts. In the days to come, no matter where they go, they will think of this pool full of miracles and the tropical fish swimming freely in the water. This memory will always be with them and become an indispensable part of their lives.

As the soldiers continued to move forward, the distance of dozens of meters seemed to have crossed the boundaries of time and space, and every echo seemed to indicate that some unknown change was about to happen. Their hearts were full of curiosity and a little uneasiness. After all, in this dark underground world, any abnormality could be a sign of danger.

Shortly after they entered the new area, the tropical fish specimens that had been quietly lying in the soldiers' pockets suddenly began to emit a soft and mysterious light. At first, the light was so weak that it was almost negligible, but as time went on, they gradually became dazzling, as if every fish scale was releasing its own light, shrouding the entire team in a strange halo.

The soldiers looked at each other, their eyes full of shock and confusion. They had never seen such an incredible sight, and they could not imagine that these seemingly ordinary fish specimens could actually glow. Bai Ye also stopped, staring at the light suspended in the air, and a strong premonition surged in his heart-all this was by no means accidental.

At this moment, an even more jaw-dropping scene happened. The tropical fish specimens in the light seemed to be pulled by some mysterious force, slowly rising from the soldiers' pockets and floating in the air. They circled and intertwined in the air, and finally gathered together in an indescribable way, forming a dazzling ball of light.

The ball of light rotated and condensed in the air, and finally turned into a crystal clear gem. This gem exudes dazzling light, illuminating the entire underground space like daylight. Its color is unpredictable, sometimes as deep and blue as the deep sea, and sometimes as colorful as the sunset, beautiful enough to make people intoxicated.

The soldiers stared at this scene blankly, completely immersed in the shock and beauty brought by the gem. They couldn't describe their feelings in words, they could only stand there silently, letting their hearts be touched by this miracle.

Bai Ye was the first person to come back to his senses. He knew that the appearance of this gem was not accidental, and it must be inextricably linked to the secrets of this underground world. So he walked forward and carefully reached out his hand to touch the gem.

When his fingers touched the gem, a warm and powerful force instantly surged into his body. It was as if a window was opened in his mind, and countless secrets and truths about this underground world came flooding in like a tide. He saw the origin of this world, the creatures hidden in the darkness, and the civilizations that were once glorious but eventually fell...

All this information was too huge and complicated for Bai Ye to digest for a while. But he knew that this gem was the key to unlocking the secrets of this underground world. So he solemnly put the gem away and decided to continue moving forward with it to find more clues and answers.

Bai Ye and the soldiers gathered around the gem, and everyone's eyes flashed with amazement and awe. This gem not only carries the key to unlocking the secrets of the underground world, but also conquers everyone's heart with its unparalleled beauty.

"It's really a rare treasure in the world!" A soldier couldn't help but exclaimed, his voice full of sincere admiration. Every side of the gem is like a carefully carved work of art, and the light flows on its surface, reflecting a myriad of ever-changing colors, as if it contains the mystery of the entire universe.

"Yes, its beauty is beyond the scope of what words can express." Another soldier said, his eyes closely following every subtle change of the gem, afraid of missing any wonderful thing.

Bai Ye also stared at the gem, with complex emotions surging in his heart. He knew that this gem was not only beautiful, but also carried the hopes and dreams of all of them. He gently stroked the smooth surface of the gem, feeling the warmth and power contained in it, and his heart was full of gratitude and awe.

Seeing this, the soldiers also came back to their senses. They looked at the gem in Bai Ye's hand, with determination and hope in their eyes. They knew that as long as they followed Bai Ye's footsteps, they would be able to find a way out of this underground world. So they cheered up again and embarked on a new journey.

In the following days, Bai Ye and the soldiers continued to explore this underground world in depth. They encountered more challenges and dangers, but also gained more knowledge and treasures. The gem became their most precious wealth. It not only guided their direction but also provided them with endless strength and courage.

However, as time went on, they gradually realized that this underground world was much more complicated and dangerous than they had imagined. The creatures and traps hidden in the darkness seemed endless, putting them on the brink of life and death at all times. But they never gave up hope and faith. They knew that only by persisting could they find the real way out.

In the life-and-death tests again and again, the friendship between the soldiers became deeper and stronger. They supported and encouraged each other and faced the unknown challenges ahead together. Their figures gradually went away in the darkness, but their determination and courage always shone in everyone's heart like a bright gem.

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