Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1247 - 481: The Fire God Appears

Be still!

As all eyes were upon them, excluding Brother Huo, the caps of the other three Hibernation Pods sprang open almost simultaneously. Potent Dark Energy Fluctuations erupted, unchained and wild, causing the pod bay’s illumination system to flicker erratically.

The swirling mist was violently dispersed. The few individuals nearby promptly retreated to Lin Xian’s side. Lin Xian’s power armor radar swept across the chamber, detecting only an invisible wave of force emanating outward. Ryuji, his black mask in place, slowly levitated, drawing in deep, gasping breaths. Forgoing his power armor for the moment, he revealed a pair of striking silver-blue eyes.

Ryuji's entire form radiated a faint, microwaving luminescence, as if enveloped by a spent-shell Defense Shield. Concurrently, the dust motes and minuscule debris within the Hibernation Pod ascended uncontrollably, like animate objects under Ryuji’s direct command.

"I informed you that this fellow's Telekinesis differs from KIKI's. Observing it now through the lens of Dark Energy Fluctuation makes the distinction even clearer."

The speaker was Qian Deli, who had just risen from his own Hibernation Pod. Clad in a loud floral shirt, beach shorts, and with bare feet, steam billowed from his body as he rubbed his head and squinted at Lin Xian. "How long has it been? Roughly ten hours as well?"

"Approaching thirteen," Lin Xian responded, checking the time. He then inquired, "What precisely do you mean by 'feeling it from the Dark Energy Fluctuation angle'?"

"It means I can perceive the flow of Dark Energy in the atmosphere, akin to 'feeling' the very presence of the air itself," Shu Qin elaborated from Lin Xian’s side. She observed the distant, floating Ryuji, stating, "The substance he controls is not the same as KIKI's. If KIKI’s is formless manipulation, Ryuji's seems more akin to him generating invisible Dark Energy threads or tendrils to grasp and move objects."

"Precisely," Monica agreed, her eyes narrowing slightly as she looked towards KIKI.

"Viewed that way, yours qualifies as Telekinesis, while his..."

"Feels more like some form of arcane manipulation governing movement."

KIKI frowned slightly at this, folding his arms, and asked with a touch of bewilderment, "And? I don't perceive a significant distinction."

"There is a difference."

At that moment, the levitating Ryuji slowly descended. His aura began to stabilize, and all the small particles he had been manipulating clattered to the floor. He approached, his eyes filled with earnest gratitude as he looked at Lin Xian.

"Lin, thank you. My progress has been substantial."

Lin Xian offered a nod in acknowledgment.

Ryuji then turned to KIKI and explained, "My ability is inorganic matter control. In certain fundamental applications, I can achieve effects similar to your Telekinesis—grasping, transferring, releasing Shock Waves—but it is a more intricate process for me. I must first sense, then imbue, and subsequently issue commands to the imbued objects. Those inorganic materials then transform according to my directive."

"However, to unlock my power's greater potential, I cannot adhere to the same operational pathways as you. This recent Crystal Grid Evolution has underscored that for me."

"Oh?" KIKI inquired, looking at him with evident interest. "You've attained a deeper comprehension of your Superpower now?"

"Indeed."

A flash of violet electrical light flickered in Ryuji’s eyes. Instantly, all the small debris that had fallen behind him, along with the ambient steam, coalesced. They rapidly assembled beside him, forming a human-shaped Magic Puppet identical in size to himself. Most strikingly, the puppet mirrored Ryuji’s every movement—as he turned, so did the puppet.

"My manipulation power is intrinsically alive; it carries my conscious intent. Upon perceiving Dark Energy, I realized this power could facilitate sustained control over a limited duration, not merely instantaneous bursts. Consequently, my combat methodology and offensive capabilities need not be restricted to a singular Shock Wave. I can progressively extend my control to mobilize a greater quantity of matter as my 'armaments' in battle, enabling me to fight with far greater agility."

"Yo, that sounds quite like Mind Control, or perhaps transforming objects into Summoned units under your direction," a yellow flash erupted, and Qian Deli appeared beside Ryuji instantaneously, like a flicker of light. His movement was so swift that none of their power armor radars detected it, and upon arrival, he unleashed a potent burst of electromagnetic pulse, causing the electronic systems of everyone's power armor to flicker wildly.

"Hey, be careful with that."

"What was that?"

"My apologies, my apologies!" Qian Deli rubbed his head and waved dismissively. "Still not entirely in control, nearly zapped my own teammates."

"I'm suggesting Ryuji's Superpower development path is quite fascinating. I've watched numerous films; your ability might allow you to create numerous rock soldiers or colossal beings formed from a fusion of metal and avian creatures, or whatever else—as long as it's inanimate material combined for combat. Is such a thing feasible?"

Upon hearing this, KIKI chuckled instantly. "Ah, I understand now. I was wondering why it felt so familiar."

Ryuji pondered for a moment before stating, "That aligns closely with my own concepts. If developed along those lines, I could offer adaptable reinforcement on the battlefield."

"You're not mistaken. This power would be formidable when facing a Monster Tide," Lin Xian analyzed with a grim expression. "You could even fabricate large-scale armaments directly on the battlefield, no less potent than Mecha. Furthermore, you possess the ability to repair them at any time, disregarding any damage sustained. As long as your Dark Energy reserves remain, the inorganic lifeforms under your command are virtually limitless—immortal and indestructible."

Hiss~

As Lin Xian elaborated on the concept to such a staggering degree, all present widened their eyes and inhaled sharply in astonishment.