On the high-altitude corridor, thousands of cars erupted into a deafening wave of cheers, like mountains crashing and seas roaring.

Some roared in rage, some gasped in shock.

Some wept in pain, some panted for breath.

The only thing they shared was the sheer awe from that death-defying sprint!

At this moment, the four locomotives responsible for traction did not stop. They were still being dragged by the mechanical traction system on the track, merging onto parallel lines. Finally, the rear hooks were released, and the yellow traction platforms carrying the survivor convoys were activated by the system, entering the electromagnetic acceleration sequence.

"Captain Lin, thank you." Jiang Yun's voice came through the walkie-talkie.

OnInfinite Train, Lin Xian was drenched in sweat, nearly collapsing. That last push had made him feel, for the first time, as if hisMechanical Heartwas about to overload and explode—he had almost blacked out.

At this moment, theWhale 03E Heavy Gas Turbine Locomotive's power turbines emitted a hollow cooling sound, and waves of scorching heat surged out from the engine compartment.

Gasping for breath, he lifted his head and looked at the densely packed convoy ahead. Among them, he saw Jiang Yun, Shu Qin, Xu Jin, and Old Mo sitting on a heavy truck—all nodding at him through the windows.

"Thank you, Captain Lin. Without you, we would've been finished this time. If we ever get the chance, we'll definitely repay you!" Xu Jin added, deeply moved.

"Thanks, kid surnamed Lin. See you next time! Remember to upgrade your train’s propulsion system—the tracks ahead won’t be easy..." Old Mo reminded.

"Goodbye. I wish you all luck." Lin Xian picked up the walkie-talkie and responded, looking at them one last time.

One after another, the crowd expressed their gratitude to Lin Xian. Thousands of vehicles started moving forward, while many aboardSilver StarandDragon Mountain No. 1waved from behind their windows.

Wooooo~

One by one, the traction platforms raised their metal windshields. With the electromagnetic acceleration engaged, they shot forward at high speed. The nearly vacuum-like environment inside the high-altitude corridor allowed these vehicles to reach unimaginable velocities.

On theIron Guard Battalion’sintercontinental military train, Bai Shuang watched as rows of departing cars faded into the distance, a look of relief on her face.

"Team Leader Bai, we did it..." Wei Kexue was drenched in sweat, slumping into his chair with a complicated expression. Wiping his forehead, he muttered, "This is definitely the most thrilling thing I've ever done in my life."

"It's not over yet. Get the other trains onto separate tracks now." Bai Shuang remained calm.

Wei Kexue nodded and quickly regained focus, resuming his work on the dispatch system.

Many people had yet to make it through the high-altitude tunnel. Breaking through the first barrier was just the beginning.

Beep.

Soon, all the traction platforms had entered the electromagnetic acceleration passage, swiftly departing. The spaceport's dispatch system began guiding the four trains onto different tracks, unlocking their restraints, and notifying them that they were free to proceed.

At that moment, Lin Xian’s walkie-talkie crackled to life with a transmission from another train.

"Lin Xian, this is Jian Xuwei. On behalf ofSilver Star, I want to thank you. I owe you one." Jian Xuwei’s usually icy tone carried a rare hint of acknowledgment. She hadn’t expected Lin Xian to act so decisively in that life-or-death moment. More importantly, it seemed as if he had anticipated it all along and already had a contingency plan.

This forced her to reevaluate this man.

A mysteriousMechanical Ability, the boldTraction Planto save everyone, and at the critical moment, the sheer power of hisHeavy Gas Turbine Locomotive—his move had secured a vital boost in climbing speed, giving the other trains the precious time they needed to reboot their systems.

This man... was far from ordinary.

Behind her, Jian Zeyang sat pale-faced on the floor, his expression frozen in terror. He looked like he had just escaped the jaws of death, muttering in disbelief, "A gas turbine… how is that even possible? This is unreal..."

"Thanks. You guys played a huge role too."

OnInfinite Train, Lin Xian responded.

BothSilver StarandDragon Mountain No. 1had been absolute pillars of support in theTraction Plan. If it had been justInfinite Trainalone, he never could have pulled this off.

"We’ll see you at the orbital ring."

"See you."

Wooooo~

Silver Star's futuristic engine lights flared to life, carrying over three thousand passengers as it sped away into the distance.

"Good kid, I, Shi Diyuan, will remember you. If we ever meet on the orbital track again, I’ll buy you a drink."

Shi Diyuan’s bold voice rang out.

Lin Xian had a strong impression of this man. In the apocalypse, few dared to stand up without hesitation. Other than Jiang Yun, Shi Diyuan was probably the second one he had seen.

"Safe travels!" Lin Xian replied.

Dragon Mountain No. 1, the massive moving fortress, also began accelerating, surging forward. Within moments, its dozens of carriages had vanished from sight.

NeitherSilver StarnorDragon Mountain No. 1wasted any time. Both trains swiftly entered the railway lines, activating their engines and accelerating toward the horizon.

"Captain Lin, thank you for assisting in this evacuation. I will report this to my superiors. If you ever need help, you can always seek aid fromPhoenix’s rescue organizations across the region. The spaceport is about to fall—evacuate immediately."

On the other end, Bai Shuang’s voice came through, followed by Wei Kexue’s.

"Captain Lin, good luck. See you again someday!"

"Alright!"

Lin Xian immediately responded as the two trains branched onto different tracks and began accelerating.

Without electromagnetic acceleration traction platforms, all four trains could only rely on their own engines to move along the high-altitude corridor. Although this made them slower, compared to matters of life and death, it was a negligible issue.

Each train had a different speed, and with everyone worried that theAtmospheric Jellyfishabove might attack the high-altitude corridor, no one dared to delay. They all pushed their engines to maximum speed, racing to escapeYubei City No. 1 Spaceportas fast as possible.

Among them,Infinite Trainwas the slowest. Before long, the three trains ahead had already disappeared at the far end of the high-altitude corridor.

As the train continued forward, Lin Xian finally let out a sigh of relief.

"How are you?" Chen Sixuan walked over anxiously, seeing both Lin Xian and KIKI drenched in sweat and utterly exhausted.

Lin Xian stood up and asked, "Is everyone okay?"

"We're all fine."

"That was way too close!" KIKI fanned herself with both hands, her face still full of lingering fear. "For a second, I really thought the train was going to fall."

If theHorizon Clamp Systemhad shattered at that moment, and if the train’s engine had shut down, the fate of these tens of thousands of people would have been unimaginably tragic—plummeting from thousands of meters in the air, the consequences would be unthinkable.

"Don't say that. We're not out of danger yet. Ms. Chen, useGeminito push the train to maximum speed."

"Got it!" Chen Sixuan immediately nodded.

Lin Xian’s face was pale, his head spinning with dizziness, but there was no time to think about resting. That massiveClustered Cloudwas still in the sky, and with the eerie siege happening tonight, those countless aerial creatures could attack the high-altitude corridor at any moment.

Though the corridor's defenses still had enough energy to power the anti-air weapons, all the survivors were currently 4,800 meters above the ground—how could he possibly feel at ease?

Just as Lin Xian took a deep breath, preparing to activateMechanical Heartagain to accelerate, a deep rumbling sound echoed through the air.

Boom!

Everyone on the train felt a numbness wash over their faces, as if struck by a shockwave.

At once, everyone turned their heads toward the train’s side windows.

From within the corridor, a distant roaring noise was rapidly approaching.

"What happened?!!"

"An earthquake?!"

"No, it's an explosion!" Lin Xian’s pupils shrank sharply as he immediately shouted, "Everyone, hold on tight!"

At the same time, he activatedMechanical Heartagain, pushingInfinite Trainto accelerate.

Boom!

A massive shockwave instantly swept across the train, causing the entire high-altitude corridor to shake violently.

"Ahhh!!"

Chen Sixuan and Shasha screamed as everyone instinctively dropped to the floor. The immense corridor trembled like a ship tossed in stormy waves, rising and falling in chaos.

As the violent shockwave struck, Lin Xian felt the train engine roaring at full force, his body quickly reaching its limit. In that instant, time seemed to slow down.

He could hear his own breathing, his heartbeat. His lips tingled, his vision blurred.

"Accelerate…."

"Faster…."

....

In the sky above theYubei City No. 1 Spaceport,Atmospheric Jellyfishand countlessSky Jellyfishfloated, while millions ofZombiesswarmed below.

In the heart of the city, an eerieCorpse Shepherdstood still, staring eastward.

Suddenly, in the sky above, a brilliant blue sphere of light ignited.

This light was unimaginably bright, like a newborn sun blooming over the land. It was so blinding that it could pierce through human vision. In that moment,Yubei Citywas engulfed in pure white.

Then, a massive shockwave erupted from the center of the explosion, expanding outward in a ring-like pattern.

Wherever it reached, the ground trembled. Sand and dust were hurled high into the sky, forming a suffocating curtain that blocked out the heavens. The air itself seemed to ignite, unleashing a deafening roar—a sound like ten thousand war drums struck at once, or a thunderous detonation reverberating through the world.

Moments later, a gigantic mushroom cloud began to rise.

Its base was vast, and its top unfurled like a colossal umbrella. It rolled and expanded upward, its color shifting from pale gray to deep black, resembling a devil's flower blooming from the depths of hell—radiating pure destruction.

Under the force of the shockwave, millions ofZombieswere vaporized in an instant.

TheSky Jellyfishwere immediately swallowed by the dazzling sphere of light.

Above them, theClustered Cloudlet out an eerie, tremulous cry—but no one could hear it.

Its mountain-sized bell began to burn. Countless massive tentacles shattered and crumbled like falling boulders.

"General, will we win?"

On the high platform at the center of Zone E in the spaceport plaza, Zhang Dingzhong stood amid the countless fallen soldiers of theIron Guard Battalion. The last dozen survivors surrounded him as he gazed at the massive humanoid shadow in the city center.

The shadow seemed to be staring back at him.

"The song of humanity is a song of courage. No matter how dark the sky, one day, it will be illuminated."

Boom.

The light sphere exploded. Everything was consumed by blinding white.

At the very edge ofAbyss Zone No. 3’sPolar Night, spanning thousands of kilometers, a blazing light erupted—burning away the eerie creatures lurking in the darkness.

On the high-altitude corridor, thousands of survivor vehicles sped forward. The four trains roared through the skies. Nearly 20,000 people were racing for their lives!

AboardInfinite Train, theDark Radiocrackled with static.

Lin Xian, exhausted, walked over. Around him stood the entire team—Chen Sixuan, KIKI, Luo Ye, Shasha, Ding Junyi, and Lu Xingchen—all watching the radio with heavy expressions.

A voice echoed through every survivor’s radio.

"Phoenixglobal broadcast—based on the latestAbyssresearch analysis,Dark Nightis expanding due to the influence of theAbyss Tides. However, its spread will gradually slow as it moves away from the abyssal center. According toPhoenix’s calculations,Blue Planetwill enter a global night in 1 year and 96 days. ThisPolar Nightmay last over 571 years.

For the survival of human civilization,Phoenixnow issues an urgent global notification:

All survivors must follow the escape routes farthest from theAbyss. Head east—toward the dawn.”

"No matter where you are right now… survive.

Believe—dawn will come!"

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