Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1163 - 448: Submersion (Part 2)

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Previously on Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train...
The Infinity, a transformed armored train resembling a submarine, launches into the deep sea. As the island faces potential sinking due to a geothermal well detonation, Lin Xian and his team prepare for departure. Lin Xian, accompanied by Viola and KIKI, heads to make arrangements near the geothermal well, while the rest of the Infinity crew boards. Inside, crew members like Mo Xiaotian and Da Lou express apprehension about the dive, contrasting with the calm demeanor of Lu Xingchen and Brother Huo. Meanwhile, Ding Junyi utilizes her powers to extract Dark Energy from Blood Crystals to nurture a potent Disaster Plant.
Shu Qin quietly questioned Chen Sixuan, "Can we take action now?" Chen Sixuan responded with a troubled shake of her head, "I'm unsure. Regarding deep-sea diving, I have no prior experience." "None of us have experience in this," Qian Deli stated, gesturing towards the numerous maintenance robots hovering in the air. "We must depend entirely on these automatons and Viola. Once submerged, we cannot flee or ascend. Any depth exceeding 3000 meters is beyond the tolerance of even our power armor." "KIKI and Ryuji's telekinetic shielding should suffice, but I believe that's the least of our concerns," Luo Yang interjected. "With Brother Lin's mastery over machinery and the advanced technology from Silent City, I have absolute faith in the Infinity." Xiao Yuan nodded nervously in agreement, adding, "Me too." "I believe we also require a contingency strategy," Ning Jing proposed. "Our train performs adequately on land, but underwater, its excessive length and dispersed carriages pose a significant challenge." She then addressed Chen Sixuan, "With members of the Hawk Sea Group now present, it would be prudent, just in case, to divide into teams. This would prepare us for underwater escape scenarios, or in other words, ensure mutual support." "Agreed," Chen Sixuan affirmed. Within the rearmost carriage, Sha Sha confirmed the secure attachment of the "Flying Peach" onto its mount. The heavy click of the hydraulic lock echoed through the compartment. "Alright, you can't be used underwater right now, but someday I'll convert you into an interstellar vessel, or perhaps fuse you with Brother Lin's colossal mecha. That would make you look so much cooler~" Feeling content, Sha Sha glanced at her companion before preparing to return to the forward section of the train. The instant her fingers detached from the cool metallic bracket and she turned to leave, a faint, disconcerting sound pierced the robust train hull and the stardust crystal glass of the porthole, emanating from the unfathomable blackness below. 'Gurgle~ Gurgle...' This was not the sound of seawater impacting the train's exterior, nor the operational hum of its propellers. It was an odd, scraping rustle, as if innumerable small, hard objects were abrading the high-energy structural metal pressure hull beneath the train. The noise was exceedingly subtle, easily masked by the mechanical acoustics of the deep-diving mode and the rush of surrounding water, rendering it almost imperceptible. However, Sha Sha's nerves instantly felt taut, and a shiver traced its way up her spine. Instinctively, she crouched, her ear nearly brushing against the cold alloy floor. They were currently submerged, and everyone understood the profound mystery and unpredictability of the ocean depths. To hear such a sound at this critical juncture immediately put her on high alert. "You heard that too?" Just as Sha Sha's full attention was captivated, a voice suddenly sliced through the carriage's quietude, causing her to jump. Looking up, she saw Monica standing at the cabin entrance. She wasn't clad in the bulky power armor, only a form-fitting inner suit. Yet, at this moment, a faint luminescence emanated from Monica's eyes, indicating her sound wave superpower had been activated. "It's directly below us." Monica's voice was remarkably subdued, lacking its characteristic languor or playful tone. Her gaze was incisive, like a sharpened blade, cutting through the porthole to fix upon the abyssal darkness that seemed to swallow all light. "It likely hasn't detected us yet. Based on the sound's magnitude, it could probably devour our entire train in a single bite." "Hiss!" Upon hearing Monica's assessment, Sha Sha involuntarily gasped, a wave of cold dread washing over her from her toes upwards. "Damn it, Brother Lin still hasn't returned." In carriage No. 8, designed for living quarters, Miao Lu, Sun Yuzhen, and others were assisting the Hawk Sea Group members with their temporary accommodations. These individuals were settled in carriages 8 through 9, and Vanessa still seemed quite disoriented. After all, it was her inaugural experience aboard a train floating on mere centimeters of water. Without the steady presence of the adaptable Infinity crew, she might have believed she was dreaming. Within the carriage, the crowd bustled. Under the warm, yellow glow of the emergency lights, Shi Zhi was utilizing her superpower to help Ah Bai manage his anxiety. Nearby, Xiao Qing approached Ah Bai, remarking, "Don't be a coward, pull yourself together. We all rely on your sensing abilities while at sea. Don't let Captain Lin down." "Okay... okay," Ah Bai managed, nodding abruptly. His tone conveyed lingering apprehension about venturing into the ocean, yet having accompanied Lin Xian through numerous perilous ordeals, he wasn't experiencing complete panic. "It's natural to feel scared. The more you encounter, the more you should maintain a sense of awe," Shi Zhi offered in consolation. As a fellow possessor of sensory abilities, she intimately understood Ah Bai's reaction. Unexpectedly, just as her comforting words faded and she raised a cup of water, her movement abruptly halted. Her brow furrowed deeply, and almost simultaneously, Ah Bai looked up, their eyes meeting. "...Something’s wrong!" Ah Bai’s pupils contracted slightly, his fingers gripping the cup so tightly that his knuckles turned white. "What’s wrong?" Xiao Qing, noticing their expressions, immediately felt a sense of danger. Her body tensed, and her superpower surged. "There’s something..." "Under the train!" At that exact moment, Ah Bai and Shi Zhi spoke in unison. Their gazes seemed to penetrate the carriage walls, fixing on the deep ocean waters below. "It’s quite large, moving through the underwater submarine channel!" Shi Zhi’s face grew visibly tense. Xiao Qing’s gaze sharpened, about to speak. "Everyone—!" Monica’s voice suddenly echoed through the communicator. "Be careful, an unknown creature has been spotted underwater. Those monsters might have already entered the submarine port." Carriage No. 3 fell into a profound silence. Even Ding Junyi, who was manipulating vines to extract blood crystal dark energy, paused her actions. She looked around, then glanced at the Silver Dragon Ten Thousand Mistakes before her, questioning if her own actions had attracted these entities.