Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1121 - 429: Uniga 1

Buzz buzz!

The massive geothermal pit emitted heat waves rising like the rhythmic breathing of an ancient Titan. The dull sound of metal rubbing was reminiscent of some ancient low hum. The temperature conveyed from underground made the entire space feel like it was in an oven. Both the ground and the guardrail grilles were scorching hot. Working in such a place required wearing high-temperature protective Power Armor.

"This place looks like a missile launch silo or some sort of secret weapon storage base. However, the space has been massively excavated. This geothermal energy might be connected to the Garan underwater volcano..."

Lin Xian stood in the semi-center of the enormous device, unable to see the entirety of the apparatus at a glance. From the structure of this vertical shaft, at least two-thirds of the space had been newly excavated.

Unlike the military base before it, this large-scale construction was absolutely not something a small organization could undertake.

The first thing Lin Xian thought of was the large experimental site at Qingshui Town, as well as

the SIID Foundation Organization.

"What is this thing for, harnessing geothermal energy?"

"It appears to still be operational. If it’s this scale of geothermal energy, at least it’s powering a medium-sized city. This..." Ning Jing frowned, "What else could such a vast amount of energy power?"

"It’s simple. Now that we’re inside, find the main control room and we’ll know."

KIKI looked around, taking out the original base blueprint for comparison, searching for areas that matched. However, the modifications here had completely changed the original terrain, so KIKI approached a console to attempt connecting to the system.

Ning Jing watched the surroundings warily, not relaxing, "Xiao Qing, go check over there. Ah Bai, keep an eye on the upper and lower passages, and let me know if anything seems off."

"Got it!" Xiao Qing immediately moved, disappearing like an afterimage.

"This place is still operational. We’ve entered, so they should’ve noticed us by now, perhaps hiding somewhere watching us." KIKI operated the terminal, knowing she could understand the situation once she connected to the system.

Lin Xian’s drones had already started patrolling in all directions. Without Viola, he couldn’t perform complex reconnaissance on multiple threads, so he could only have the drones patrol in separate areas.

"Since coming in, no life signs have been detected." Lin Xian turned to look at Shi Zhi, who shook her head. Her Power Armor had more advanced radar systems designed for reconnaissance and support. Lin Xian could also connect and control it. If even Ah Bai and Shi Zhi didn’t find anything unusual, then no one else could.

"It doesn’t matter, just a bunch of rats hiding in the dark. If they dare to show themselves, I shall act."

Brother Huo snapped his fingers, a fire arc flickering at his fingertip, eager to act.

"Brother Huo, did you feel any pressure fighting those involved in Crystal Lattice evolution this afternoon?" Lin Xian suddenly asked upon hearing Brother Huo’s words.

Lu Xingchen smiled slightly, standing with his hands behind his back: "A mere gimmick. How could it compare to the power we’ve cultivated painstakingly?"

"Do you need to develop Crystal Lattice? I already have the technology from the Phoenix Society and Level 4 Blood Essence."

"Brother Lin, you should’ve said earlier..."

Brother Huo immediately turned his head, catching a sidelong glance from Xiao Qing in the distance, quickly cleared his throat, and said seriously: "I’ve also thought about it carefully. This Crystal Grid Evolution is somewhat similar to the Nascent Soul formation in cultivation, possibly a kind of opportunity."

"But Vanessa and the others have said there are risks." Lin Xian said solemnly, "I’ve also communicated with the Phoenix Society; there are many dangers in this development."

"No need to say more, Brother Lin," Lu Xingchen replied without hesitation, "If I don’t go to Hell, who will? The world is already like this. If I can gain power to contend with such strong foes, why fear pain and risk? What could be more hazardous than this apocalyptic threat?"

Lin Xian was rendered speechless but then chuckled; Brother Huo’s words made sense.

"Alright, once we resolve the current matter, I’ll create the cultivation device and replacement apparatus, allowing you to lead by example."

"I’d die a thousand deaths without hesitation!" Brother Huo immediately raised his volume, looking heroic.

At that moment, KIKI completed the system infiltration on her end.

"Found it!"

Whoosh!

With a point of her finger, an automatic door above the passage suddenly opened.

"This door leads directly to the main control room. I’ve checked; this area connects with the submarine base and has indeed been completely remodeled!"

Whoosh whoosh, Lin Xian, Ning Jing, and others quickly ascended to the upper passage. Seeing the automatic door ahead, Lin Xian immediately maneuvered the drones inside, then followed in himself. Inside was a highly automated passage with more rooms coming into view as they proceeded. The end of the passage led to a spacious hall with multiple floors filled with numerous terminal devices, like a central intelligence hub.

However, at this moment, all the workstations were empty, and everything looked neat and orderly, suggesting not a crisis evacuation but a systematic withdrawal.

Lin Xian walked over. Inside the data processing center, several large screens endlessly scrolled through complex data, dazzling the eyes.

"These systems are still operating automatically, KIKI."

"Let me see~" KIKI stepped forward, tapping on the keyboard. She quickly said

"This system apparatus is called the Deep-3 Nuclear Thermal Inducer... the entire base is currently in self-operating mode."

"Deep-3 Nuclear Thermal Inducer?" Lin Xian frowned upon hearing the name, "What is it used for?"