Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1188 - 458: Dawn and Destruction (Part 2)

Lin Xian nodded, looking at Ding Junyi: "How do you perceive your own changes?"

Upon hearing this query, Ding Junyi retrieved a compact Soul Swinging Value Detector from the table. Holding it before Lin Xian, her eyes blazed with an intense green light. Shortly thereafter, the peak value of the Spirit Vibration was registered.

8000!

"The last measurement I took was yesterday morning in Sea Rock City, precisely at 9 o'clock. The result then was 6900. A 15.94% increase in merely one day – this rate of evolution is truly astonishing," Ding Junyi stated.

"Indeed."

Lin Xian drew a deep breath, observing a moment of silence before lifting his gaze back to Ding Junyi.

"Do you have any knowledge of what transpired after the bud of the Silver Dragon Ten Thousand Mistakes detonated?"

"No, I was intending to ask you about it," Ding Junyi replied earnestly. "There were no spatial bubbles that appeared previously, but I did sense a peculiar ripple, and all the Dark Marks afflicting everyone vanished simultaneously."

"You witnessed nothing else?" Lin Xian inquired, a frown creasing his brow.

Ding Junyi narrowed her eyes, posing a question, "It appears you encountered something distinct?"

Lin Xian paused before recounting the details of the dimensional entity and the countdown to Ding Junyi. Unable to reach Chu Yan and the Phoenix Society, Director Ding presented herself as the most suitable individual to consult regarding this extraordinary, super-physical occurrence.

After absorbing Lin Xian's account, Ding Junyi's usually composed countenance displayed a rare, subtle shift, a blend of astonishment and heightened curiosity.

While polishing the detector, a sharp, scientific gleam flickered within her gaze behind her lenses. After a period of contemplation, she offered her thoughts, "Temporal dimensions? The eleven-dimensional membrane posited in string theory remains insufficiently understood. If this phenomenon allows time to become perceptible, it implies the existence of a space within a higher dimension."

Lin Xian countered, "A space? Could it be a mere illusory projection, akin to something unleashed by that Aberrant Being known as the Giant Ocean God?"

"That possibility cannot be entirely dismissed, but the underlying logic doesn't quite align. Furthermore, perceiving a temporal dimension coupled with event trajectories suggests that what you witnessed was, in fact, events unfolding along the timeline."

"Why is that?"

Ding Junyi elaborated, explaining, "Let me illustrate: from a two-dimensional vantage point, one cannot discern the form of a three-dimensional object. When a three-dimensional entity traverses a two-dimensional plane, only ever-changing two-dimensional cross-sections are observable. Should beings exist in two dimensions, to comprehend a three-dimensional object, they would need to aggregate and conceptualize these slices. This composite perception gives rise to the sensation of time; therefore, time might not be a fundamental dimension but rather a form of cosmic movement. You mentioned perceiving events mere minutes into the future. From a three-dimensional perspective, these would appear as images extending infinitely towards various event directions within a three-dimensional construct. Naturally, these are purely theoretical conjectures. I can only assert that what you witnessed transcends a simple hallucination."

Ding Junyi gently placed the instrument back on the table, her fingers idly tracing patterns on the glass of the Cultivation Chamber. "Moreover, the countdown projection you observed... it bears a stronger resemblance to a fold of high-dimensional information manifesting within our three-dimensional reality. It's akin to viewing the unfolding events of our existence from a high-dimensional model. If projected thus into the three-dimensional world, this vision would appear regardless of which event trajectory one follows."

Lin Xian began to feel a headache coming on, an inexplicable sensation of being transported back to a high-energy physics lecture from his college days. After a moment of reflection, he spoke, his brow furrowed,

"Why does it seem that the power of Disaster Plants, the countdown, and even Taboo Items can be comprehended by considering them in terms of higher-dimensional space?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Junyi paused, lowered her head in contemplation, and then met Lin Xian's gaze once more.

"You have presented a remarkably constructive hypothesis!"

"A hypothesis?"

Ding Junyi cast a quick glance around the room before retrieving a mobile terminal from the table. She commenced complex calculations without uttering another word, her eyes alight with an intense eagerness to verify her findings swiftly.

"Within Star Abyss No.5, extensive data has been compiled regarding temporal dilation and redshift effects. This, combined with large-scale data computations from Mochizuki Masashi, has thus far yielded no definitive results, even from entities like the Phoenix Society. My fundamental principle remains the scientific validation of seemingly divine phenomena, and your recent suggestion might just be the breakthrough idea we need."

Lin Xian opened his mouth, realizing that his intention to alleviate his anxiety by discussing the countdown with Ding Junyi had inadvertently provided her with a valuable lead, prompting her immediate dive into research.

Lin Xian observed Ding Junyi's profound concentration and dedication, choosing not to disturb him. He proceeded to the cockpit alone, assisted Teacher Chen back to his quarters, and then settled back in the pilot's seat. His gaze was fixed on the seemingly infinite, inky blackness of the deep sea visible beyond the viewport.

Viola positioned herself beside him, her posture regal with hands clasped behind her back. She began to articulate,

[I have detected unstable emotional fluctuations and irregular breathing patterns from you, signals that carry a negative connotation. This is incongruous with the team's current situation—a successful escape without casualties, augmented by the substantial rewards from high-skill growth and Blood Essence. Your emotional state and cognitive clarity are paramount to the team's survival. Might Viola inquire as to the nature of the problem you are experiencing?]

"It's nothing significant..." Lin Xian let out a sigh. "It's nearly dawn. My only hope is that we can ascend smoothly and witness the sunrise."

Viola turned her head, resuming her line of questioning, [Following high-risk evasions and the utilization of Superpowers, the body experiences overload, necessitating a subsequent over-supplementation in purifying Dark Energy. Based on Ding Junyi's comprehensive health monitoring report for the team, the guidance provided should be yielding positive results. This includes accelerated healing of trauma and overall energy recovery for the members, with no adverse effects observed. Therefore, my assessment suggests you may have encountered difficulties that transcend these positive developments. The least probable cause is a side effect from over-purifying Dark Energy, which would necessitate an update to the team's health monitoring database.]

"Is that so?" Lin Xian shifted his attention to the Intelligent Brain. "Absorbing Dark Energy can even accelerate healing?"

[This includes, but is not limited to, stem cell regeneration, enhanced disease resistance, bolstered willpower, and increased libido, among other benefits.]

"What?"

Viola elaborated: [The process of human genetic evolution is a form of positive enhancement, wherein various functions and hormones may be secreted in excess. To mitigate this condition, I recommend engaging in sexual activity with Miss Chen Sixuan, Miss KIKI, or other females for whom you hold passionate feelings. This will contribute to an increase in positive emotions.]

Lin Xian closed his eyes, gently pressing on his trigeminal nerve. "You're misunderstanding; that's not the issue."

[Based on Grace's data logs, I have observed a pattern wherein you engage in passionate encounters with females within the vehicle following multiple thrilling escapes or the conclusion of battles. Is this merely a coincidence?]

Lin Xian was momentarily rendered speechless by this observation.

"No, it has no connection to those conclusions. It's simply that in this environment, we face too many dangers, and opportunities are rare... Never mind, why am I even explaining this to you."

Lin Xian’s tone became direct. "Viola, I need you to handle something."

Viola pivoted, standing elegantly before him.

[Please proceed.]

Lin Xian drew a deep breath and stated in a hushed tone, "For the next two hours, regardless of what transpires, should I find myself on the brink of death or lose the ability to think rationally, rendering me incapable of operating the Infinity or protecting my teammates, you are to transfer your management authority to Chen Sixuan and KIKI."

[Viola understands. You have discerned a personal survival crisis...]

"Let me finish," Lin Xian interjected, raising a hand. "Through Flashing Bullet, I maintain communication with Grace, and a similar link exists with Chu Yan. Therefore, should an incident befall me, I will deploy the Sky Dome Train. Your subsequent objective will be Phoenix Society's Phoenix City. You are to assist Chu Yan and the Phoenix Society in securing the South Heavenly Gate at all costs. Do you comprehend?"

Viola remained silent for a beat, her head tilting slightly as she 'regarded' Lin Xian with her impassive face.

[May I interpret this as you harboring a fear of the dawn?]

Lin Xian's gaze sharpened. He replied with a solemn and intense inflection,

"No, I am merely concerned that dawn and destruction..."

"May have already coincided."