Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1248 - 481: The Fire God Appears

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Previously on Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train...
Ryuji, Qian Deli, Shu Qin, and Monica awaken from their hibernation pods, revealing new insights into their powers. Ryuji demonstrates advanced telekinesis, controlling inorganic matter with conscious thought to create a puppet. Qian Deli displays incredible speed and an unstable electromagnetic pulse. Lin Xian considers the potential of Ryuji's evolving power to create endless, unkillable inorganic constructs on the battlefield.

Sha Sha let out a soft gasp of astonishment, murmuring, "Wow, that sounds truly incredible."

"It even seems more impressive than Sister Kiki’s~" She then turned to glance at KIKI, but KIKI simply pinched her nose and nudged her away, playfully stating, "Go, go, go, my telekinesis is limitless, just wait and see~"

"And what about Sister Ning?" Amidst the buzz of excitement, Xiao Qing quietly inquired.

Qian Deli turned his gaze towards Ning Jing’s hibernation pod and commented, "Why is she still not out? I can already detect her dark energy fluctuations."

"Could something have gone wrong?" Chen Sixuan voiced with a frown.

"I’m fine!"

Just at that moment, Ning Jing’s voice resonated through everyone’s communicators, though there was a subtle, unusual quality to her tone.

"Captain Lin, Captain Chen, there’s nothing amiss on my end, but..."

Upon hearing Ning Jing’s words, Lin Xian couldn't help but furrow his brow, sensing an inexplicable, slight alteration in her voice, a change the others also perceived. Before Ning Jing could elaborate, Qian Deli had already zipped over to her hibernation pod, his eyes widening in exaggerated shock at the sight before him.

"Hey, what’s happening to you..."

After uttering this, he looked up towards Lin Xian, gesturing for everyone to gather and witness the scene.

Lin Xian and the others quickly converged, and as their gazes settled upon the hibernation pod, they were collectively struck with astonishment.

Ning Jing, nestled within the hibernation pod, frowned and looked towards Lin Xian, asking, "Captain Lin, does this signify that I failed my evolution?"

At this juncture, Ning Jing appeared to have doubled in stature, standing well over 2 meters tall, surpassing Da Lou in height. She was compelled to fold her legs to fit within the confines of the spacious hibernation pod, and her original attire had been completely shredded, leaving her in a rather awkward state. Yet, even more strikingly bizarre, Ning Jing’s face seemed to have reversed by over a decade, her skin remarkably smooth, exuding a youthful vitality from her healthily tanned complexion.

All these indications contributed to her appearing as an entirely different individual, which was precisely why she had not emerged from the hibernation pod.

"This..."

Witnessing the spectacle, Lin Xian’s expression darkened, and he immediately turned to Ding Junyi, asking, "Director Ding?"

Ding Junyi, wielding the Soul Swinging Value Detector, calmly reviewed the Vital Sign Monitor attached to the hibernation pod. He then stated, "No abnormalities are displayed; the Crystal Evolution Device has fully absorbed the blood essence. Her spirit vibration value has reached a peak of 16,800, a truly formidable figure for a Genetic Evolver, though I cannot account for her current physical transformations at this moment."

"Her life force and spiritual power are within normal ranges, and she appears quite energetic," Shi Zhi commented softly from the assembled group. "I don't detect any anomalies."

Chen Sixuan then added, "How peculiar. Xiao Qing and I were monitoring her the entire time, and her body showed no discernible changes until this very moment..."

"Indeed," Xiao Qing concurred, nodding. "Her skin and facial features were becoming younger, and we presumed it was akin to the normal changes Monica experienced previously."

"That is quite interesting."

At this point, Monica stepped forward and addressed Ning Jing directly, inquiring, "Are you experiencing any discomfort?"

Ning Jing’s eyes flickered, her expression complex as she replied, "Aside from feeling unaccustomed to being in what feels like a crib, everything else feels absolutely wonderful. To be precise, my strength, my body, my spiritual power – it all feels magnificent. My abilities must have undergone a significant enhancement."

"Well then..."

Monica’s gaze swept over her, and then, crossing her arms, she declared, "This suggests your evolution was successful. As for the physical alterations, I can only comment that appearing younger and more attractive is a positive outcome."

"But I..." Ning Jing’s gaze shifted across the faces of everyone present, a sudden wave of anxiety washing over her. "Is this considered a side effect?"

Lin Xian looked at her and reassured, "We had previously acknowledged the possibility of certain physical changes occurring." He then glanced towards Da Lou, his thoughts lingering on the matter.

"Currently, it remains uncertain whether the transformations you and Da Lou have undergone represent an anomaly in the evolution process or are a normal phenomenon amplified by your unique superpowers..."

"I do not believe mine is normal," Ning Jing stated firmly. "Shu Qin is also a Genetic Evolver, yet she appears to be perfectly fine."

Lin Xian nodded and offered words of comfort:

"Perhaps you should try emerging to get a clearer perspective. It might not pose a significant issue as long as there isn't any abnormal growth – aside from standing a little taller, of course. Or perhaps this transformation is something you can actually control, but you haven't fully adapted to it yet."

"That’s right, I haven't fully adapted either," Qian Deli chimed in with an agreement.

Ning Jing listened to Lin Xian’s words, her gaze shifting thoughtfully. After a moment of contemplation, she nodded and began to stir, preparing to rise from the hibernation pod. As she shifted, the pod emitted a creaking sound, causing the crowd to instinctively step back, allowing Ning Jing the space to finally emerge from the pod.

The onlookers' gazes tracked her ascent with amusement; as Ning Jing rose to her feet, the crowd's eyes narrowed further, fixed upon the imposing figure of Ning Jing, who stood at nearly 2.5 meters. An indescribable, peculiar sensation washed over them.

"It seems to be higher than I anticipated," Lin Xian muttered under his breath.

Even without footwear, Ning Jing was a full half-head taller than Da Lou, presenting a stature akin to a petite giant. What struck the most fear, however, was the tempest of dark energy emanating from her entire being, coupled with her extraordinarily potent evolutionary traits. Lin Xian could vividly picture the horrifying spectacle of her smashing through the Abnormal Body.