Chapter 735: Chapter 735

The core of the train is the traction engine car and the rail drive wheels; beyond that, the carriages are just iron boxes.

In other words, if Lin Xian wants to modify the Infinity into an all-terrain train set, everything besides the iron carriages and the nuclear power components would need to be replaced. Dragon-level, Star Loop 10A, including the Giant Whale 03E heavy gas turbine locomotive, are equivalent to rebuilding from scratch. The source of this content ɪs 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦•𝘯𝘦𝘵

The engineering involved, not to mention the manufacturing difficulty and blueprints, would require a significant amount of materials.

That’s why Lin Xian plans to head to Jin Hai, where the Dragon Country’s Zhongche Group and a vast number of train loading lines exist, offering a chance to upgrade the train to an all-terrain Eternal Level train standard.

Ning Jing remarked, "There’s another issue; White City was covered by Star Abyss on Apocalypse Day, so even if we could reach it, there’s the question of whether the tracks are still usable."

"Yeah, no one knows the situation inside Star Abyss. It’s already a miracle we’re still alive," another convoy leader added.

"Are we really going to abandon the train and drive out in cars?"

"There are too many of us, not enough cars, we can’t even take away a third of the people."

"Why are we even here, did anyone see something?"

Someone pointed out the root of the problem.

"It must be related to that statue in the Akse Desert," Shi Deyuan spoke up, "Wasn’t there talk of a Taboo Item? I’m guessing that’s what devoured us."

"Can’t we find it and have it take us out?"

"Stop dreaming." On Queen Mo, Monica, looking exhausted, said while gazing at the eerie night, "It’s hard enough avoiding it, and now you want to find it?"

"So, we’re really going to be trapped here?" Shi Deyuan said gravely.

On the Infinity, the atmosphere was similarly silent, with key members either sitting or standing, unable to think of a solution.

"Everyone, let’s not panic yet."

Lin Xian softly spoke into the communicator, "The situation couldn’t be worse than what we’ve just gone through. As long as we’re alive and have bullets left, there’s always a way. Right now, inside the Star Abyss, surviving one more minute is a gain. So, each convoy should tidy up the aftermath and organize weapons and ammunition. Since those monsters haven’t disturbed us, let’s rest and conserve energy too, it’s not a bad strategy."

Upon hearing Lin Xian, the previously urgent disputes over the channel slowed, Shi Deyuan immediately responded,

"Yeah, Lin, you’re right, it won’t be worse than before. We’ve survived many times; living through this is just a bonus. Let’s face whatever comes; I want to see if humans can really survive in Star Abyss!"

"Alright, let’s brainstorm. If anyone has an idea, speak up. Looks like we might not be getting out of here anytime soon," Qian Deli said with a light-hearted tone.

Monica asked, "Under such circumstances, should we turn off the lights and stay silent?"

Lin Xian responded, "As much as possible, yes, but don’t go beyond the train line range. The train’s lights have been on from the start; if something were to happen, it would’ve happened already."

Currently, Lin Xian doesn’t bother using logic to evaluate these creatures from the Dark World. A flower can explode into a space bubble, the Heterogeneous Rubik’s Cube can repel dark invasions. More direct and deadly than lights and sounds is the Dark Mark; the entire convoy lacks any marks, which is critical.

After saying this, he stood up, and Chen Sixuan called after him, "Lin Xian, how should we proceed?"

"Have each carriage remain on standby."

After coordinating with each group, Lin Xian went to Car No. 3, where Ding Junyi, anticipating Lin Xian’s visit, had already prepared all the observational changes of the Silver Dragon Ten Thousand Mistakes.

"Growth accelerated after entering Extreme Night, and also accelerated after we were devoured by Star Abyss. Just now, during the battle, the flower buds showed an eerie growth curve, possibly influenced by some energy."

Ding Junyi explained, "But strangely, there wasn’t such obvious change during our time in Xilan City."

Lin Xian frowned, "When I used the Gravitational Lens?"

Ding Junyi looked at him, "Your hypothesis is quite constructive. Your superpower has the ability to induce spatial changes, which has a similar characteristic to the space bubbles created by the Silver Dragon Ten Thousand Mistakes."

Lin Xian looked at the plant with roots shining with purple light and said grimly, "Swallowed by the tide, the whole train appearing 4600 kilometers away in the Star Abyss Region, Disaster Plant, Taboo Item, this Dark World’s creations really intend to destroy humanity..."

He looked at Ding Junyi, "By the way, you’ve attempted to resonate with the Disaster Plant again. Did you acquire similar powers?"

Ding Junyi, looking a bit pale, replied, "Not yet. This sensory connection imposes a heavy burden on my body; I cannot currently harness that superpower’s energy."

The small flower bud above her head had curled up and hidden within her black hair. The last time she did this, she fainted immediately. Now she’s still standing, but it’s unclear if her superpower has improved, or if it’s a consequence of the Disaster Plant issue.

[Non-mechanical energy converted, gained 1000 Mechanical Source Points.]

Suddenly, Lin Xian was notified of a conversion from the Heterogeneous Rubik’s Cube. A massive amount of black mist, absorbed by the Hell Black Chrysanthemum and converted into Mechanical Source Points by the cube.

Lin Xian then opened the Mechanical Heart panel, only to realize that his Mechanical Heart, including Devouring and Construction, had significantly progressed since Akse, although due to the urgent escape and recent battle, he hadn’t had time to check his panel.

[Current Mechanical Heart Level LV.5 (6340/20000)]

Mechanical Devouring: 4 (1960/2000) Improved devouring efficiency

Mechanical Manufacturing: 5 (1210/3000) Improved construction efficiency

"Mechanical Devouring is about to level up... Manufacturing has improved so much too, it was only 510 last time..."

"Stamina has recovered a bit too. Since we’re stuck here, let’s take the opportunity to devour those trains and the nuclear-powered locomotive, elevate our materials and levels first!"

In this predicament, Lin Xian forced himself to find a direction, since upgrading the train and producing ammunition requires vast materials!