Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1261 - 486: Staring

The tempestuous sky thundered, the oceans churned with colossal waves, and in mere moments, the Sky Dome Train shattered the sound barrier amidst the tempest, towing the military train along what were barely visible ocean tracks, repeatedly swallowed by the onslaught of water. Lin Xian stood at the helm on the main bridge, his gaze fixed upon the terrifying tsunami that had obliterated all behind them, as well as the ominous crimson tide of dark clouds looming in the sky, his expression grave.

At this critical juncture, they had clearly navigated beyond the encroaching range of the black curtain; the Dark Mark afflicting them was completely erased. This was thanks to the might of Lu Xingchen's wave-cleaving sword, which had eradicated a significant expanse of unknown Abnormal Bodies within the surging tsunami!

Instantly, the Sky Dome Train's previously rampant firepower subsided, leaving only the mournful howl of the wind, with towering waves tens of meters high churning below in the Black Water.

"We should be clear now. That was a close call."

Ning Jing re-entered the bridge. Her form had visibly shrunk, now appearing less than 1.9 meters tall. While still impressively tall compared to ordinary individuals, she looked remarkably more proportioned.

"We were fortunate. Had this crimson tide erupted last night, we would all likely have perished here."

Lin Xian turned his head to observe her, a slight frown creasing his brow: "You can now control your body's size?"

Ning Jing removed her Power Armor helmet, nodding at Lin Xian, her hair slick with sweat: "It's still somewhat erratic, but after fully activating the Crystal Grid, I discovered some means to manage it. The Phoenix Society classified my superpower type as Super Body Technique: Genetic Evolution, but it seems to be somewhat different now."

"Are you hypothesizing that you might possess a Superpower System?" Lin Xian inquired.

"Isn't that apparent?" Ning Jing countered, her brow furrowed. "If I were to actively unleash that ability now, I should revert to my previous stature immediately, perhaps even…" She trailed off, leaving the sentence unfinished.

Just then, Ryuji and Lu Xingchen, along with their contingent from Da Lou, entered the main bridge. Upon spotting Brother Huo's return, Sha Sha immediately sprang from her seat, gazing at him with surprise, and exclaimed loudly.

"Wow, not bad, Brother Huo! Today, you've earned a measure of my admiration~"

"Indeed, quite impressive," Shu Qin followed, echoing the sentiment as she looked at Lu Xingchen. "Without some mental fortitude, it's hard to fathom this level of power humans can now wield. I feel Brother Huo might even be capable of challenging S-Class entities now."

"Exactly, exactly!" Lv Chang, now displaying an expression of outright fandom, chimed in. "So cool, cleaving the tsunami in half with a single sword strike. Hey dude, that's utterly beyond exaggerated."

"Decision made. I thought it was a bit adolescent before, but from this day forth, you are the Fire God to me." As the automatic door slid open, Qian Deli’s voice announced his arrival, with Monica entering right behind him.

The others from Da Lou, including Ryuji, also directed their gazes toward Lu Xingchen, clearly acknowledging his recent breathtaking feat.

"It was merely a minor effort. The crisis we just faced was overcome through the collective teamwork of everyone present."

Lu Xingchen, clearly relishing the moment of praise from his companions, stood straighter than a sword, hands clasped behind his back. An undeniable sense of pride and joy radiated from his eyes. In this instant, he felt an inexplicable and unparalleled heroism, the oppressive atmosphere from earlier in Xilan and Dawn City completely vanishing.

"Brother Lin and everyone, rest assured, our combat capabilities still possess vast potential for improvement. I am confident that even greater crises can be surmounted in the future."

Lin Xian chuckled, interjecting at this point: "Alright, we haven't completely exited this Black Gas zone yet. However, the surveillance aircraft have already transmitted data indicating that the invasive forces from the dark side are gradually diminishing, suggesting we are indeed escaping the hazardous region."

Monica, standing towards the rear, her eyes fixed on Lin Xian, inquired softly: "Surveillance aircraft? When did you deploy it, or did you make other arrangements just now?"

"Just a precautionary measure. Since we have now escaped, let us focus on the current issue."

Lin Xian raised his hand and gestured. Shimmering blue waves of information emanated from his eyes. The Mechanical Heart, intricately linked with Viola’s core of wisdom, projected a holographic display for all to see. He organized and presented the footage captured by city surveillance across various regions.

At this moment, Ding Junyi and Xiao Yuan from the science research department also arrived. Glancing at the footage, they both wore complex expressions.

"It appears the zombies have undergone mutations influenced by the crimson tide?" Xiao Yuan asked softly."The rate of progression is swift; the influence materialized almost instantly," Ning Jing stated with a furrowed brow, her tone grave. "This scenario bears a striking resemblance to..." "To what?" a voice inquired. "To Apocalypse Day, correct?" Shu Qin offered. Ning Jing affirmed with a nod. "So, is this akin to the second wave of extinction from Star Abyss?" Qian Deli mused, crossing his arms, his demeanor the most composed among them. "What happened, did the first wave not suffice, prompting an escalation in their assault?" Lv Chang let out a soft sigh, his words tinged with pessimism. "It is truly unsettling. We initially believed the S-Class corpse chaser posed the greatest challenge. Just as we managed to advance our superpowers, Star Abyss unleashes even more dreadful forces. This..." "Lv Chang, there's no need to view it solely through that lens." Lin Xian looked towards him, sharing his perspective. "Setting aside the speculative theories of civilization experiments, from a strategic standpoint, achieving the objective in a single, decisive engagement is the optimal approach. While the transformations orchestrated by Star Abyss present uncertainties regarding humanity's survival, when viewed rationally, it is not as terrifying as the original Apocalypse Day."