Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1250 - 482: Two Waves of Evolution

"Oh my heavens!" Sha Sha exclaimed, fanning herself dramatically as she was buffeted by the chaotic swirling of hot and cold mist. "Lu Xingchen, you showboat! You're going to drain every last drop of water vapor from the Pacific Ocean!"

"That's just too much. He actually burned one of the hibernation pods! If it weren't for the swift response of the fire suppression system, the entire pod section could have been lost," KIKI declared, hands planted firmly on her hips. She reprimanded, "Hey, we still need this place for Crystal Grid Cultivation! Don't go burning it all down!"

With a swift wave of her hand, she sent out a powerful shock wave, clearing the haze in the main hall.

Finally, everyone could see Lu Xingchen in the distance. He remained in his signature pose, hands clasped behind his back, his form facing away from the assembly. However, his clothes were scorched and dripping wet, making him resemble a freshly roasted chicken.

"Hold on, hold on!"

As the mist began to dissipate, Lu Xingchen suddenly looked flustered and reignited a faint flame. Lin Xian, reacting instantly, tossed a Nanometer Inner Liner Suit towards Lu Xingchen. A silver mist of nanoparticles rapidly spread, engulfing him and the tattered remnants of his clothing.

Lin Xian had already suspected that Lu Xingchen's grand display wasn't solely for show. It now appeared his clothes had likely been incinerated during his evolution, a consequence of his own excessive excitement. Under the scrutiny of the crowd, witnessing Ning Jing's sudden physical transformation, Lu Xingchen had probably adopted that flaming stance to mask his embarrassing predicament—barely anything left but a few charred scraps clinging to his lower half.

Observing Lu Xingchen still facing away from everyone as his flames died down, Lin Xian mused that this must indeed be the reason. As a man himself, Lin Xian understood the desire to avoid turning around at such a moment. Having one's posterior exposed was arguably more dignified than revealing other sensitive areas, especially for someone as proud as Lu Xingchen.

Fortunately, obscured by the lingering steam and shredded clothing fragments, no one had noticed the extent of his wardrobe failure.

Swaddled in the Nanometer Inner Liner Suit, Lu Xingchen, still with his back to the others, let out a silent, relieved sigh. He instantly resumed his composed demeanor and turned, offering Lin Xian a calm smile. "The material of this suit is truly remarkable. It must be a testament to Brother Lin's dedication in managing my explosive power upon resurgence. Brother Lin, I am deeply grateful," he stated smoothly.

Lin Xian responded with a speechless smile, "You are most welcome."

Ding Junyi retrieved the Soul Swinging Value Detector, adjusted his spectacles, and announced, "26,500. Your peak Dark Energy value has reached the Transcendent Level. By the new benchmarks established by the Phoenix Society, this places you among the elite Superpower Users globally."

"Twenty-six thousand five hundred!" Luo Yang exclaimed in sheer astonishment upon hearing the number. "Brother Huo, you're incredible!"

Among the onlookers, Xiao Qing also cast a surprised glance at Lu Xingchen. While a 100% increase in peak Superpower value was anticipated, Brother Huo's dramatic leap from 12,500 to 26,500 was truly exceptional.

"Not bad at all. I only hit 18,000, and you even surpassed Ryuji's 19,000 by a significant margin. It appears the Crystal Grid Evolution offers a substantial boost to combat power!" Qian Deli stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"Considering the acceleration of the Crystal Grid Enhancement, breaking the 30,000 mark should not take long," Qian Deli added calmly.

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen approached, a look of delight spreading across his face. He turned to Ding Junyi, inquiring, "Director Ding, is that truly the case? I was only at 12,500 before..."

Even as he asked, it was evident Lu Xingchen was brimming with excitement. A surge in combat effectiveness was precisely what he craved, especially with Ding Junyi's remark about being 'among the top worldwide.' Given Lu Xingchen's ambitious nature, his heart was surely soaring with pride and anticipation.

Ding Junyi held the Soul Swinging Value Detector out for him to see. "This isn't the absolute ceiling; there's likely considerable room for further advancement. Your Crystal Grid Enhancement rate should easily surpass 100%."

"Excellent, truly excellent," Lu Xingchen breathed out, effectively suppressing his elation. He puffed out his chest with newfound pride, his gaze seemingly piercing through the train's armored exterior to the world beyond—a world ravaged by apocalypse and infested with monsters.

"The path ahead is perilous, teeming with demonic hordes. Very well, allow my newfound 'Samadhi True Fire' to forge a blazing trail towards celestial glory for all of you!"

As his dramatic declaration echoed, the temperature within the entire cabin spiked once more, as if the very air itself had begun to boil.

"Alright, alright, enough theatrics! Quickly, check yourself for any other lingering abnormalities," Chen Sixuan interjected, cutting him off before he could launch into another grandiose display. Her voice held a note of genuine concern.

Interrupted by Chen Sixuan, Lu Xingchen immediately patted himself down and straightened up. He replied with feigned cheerfulness, "Everything is perfectly fine, no need for any worries, everyone."

Lin Xian gave a nod. "It appears that employing Level 4 Blood Essence has boosted everyone's evolution enhancement rate by approximately 100%, which is indeed positive news. The primary concern at present is the uncertainty surrounding the bodily changes in Da Lou and Ning Jing; whether these alterations are beneficial or detrimental remains to be seen. We will need to ascertain this after I have coordinated with the Phoenix Society for further assessment."

"I believe I am alright," Da Lou declared, patting his chest. "Although I have a slight redness, my overall condition feels considerably improved."

Da Lou was undeniably thrilled. Previously, his combat capabilities had significantly fallen behind the rest of the team, and his Blood Qi Power struggled against formidable Abnormal Bodies. Despite Lin Xian crafting the Black Dragon Battle Armor for him, it created a conflict with his unique Superpower, preventing him from fully unleashing his combat potential. While it enhanced his mobility and maritime defense, he now distinctly sensed an innate physical strength capable of reaching the heavens. With a period of adjustment, he might even discover the visceral power to execute long-range attacks, much like Vanessa.