Lin Xian initially wanted to discuss the issue of geothermal diversion and the gamma rays he encountered with Ding Junyi. However, before he could speak, something Ding Junyi said caught his attention, and he couldn’t help but ask, his entire demeanor slightly shaken.

"Not a three-dimensional existence, what do you mean?"

"No need to be nervous. This is just a hypothesis I’ve developed during my research into superpower items and the origins of dark energy. To be honest, based on a rigorous scientific attitude, I shouldn’t be discussing such a hypothesis. After all, you tend to agree with what I express, which is an honor on a personal level, but in reality, this conjecture has yet to be proven. Because regarding higher-dimensional existence, all forms of power are unknown to us."

Ding Junyi looked at Lin Xian seriously and said, "Since you’ve been considering various phenomena that have occurred after Apocalypse Day in the direction of advanced civilizations, I’ve boldly pushed my research in that direction as well. Currently, apart from survival, humanity faces one direct but unsolved question: what is the true purpose of these Abnormal Bodies attacking humans, and Star Abyss devouring Blue Star?"

Rumble.

An undersea earthquake trembled once more, making the tunnel hum and the train carriage vibrate. Lin Xian steadied himself by grabbing Ding Junyi’s hand. A minute later, the earthquake ceased; the magnitude was greater than before, and only half an hour had passed between the two quakes.

"This undersea volcano seems like it could erupt at any moment." As the quake subsided, Lin Xian released Ding Junyi’s hand and said gravely.

Ding Junyi glanced around the carriage, remaining calm: "For us superpower users and those with heavy equipment like the Infinity, natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis shouldn’t pose too great a threat. What you’re worried about is the hunting of the Abnormal Bodies, right?"

Lin Xian nodded: "That’s exactly why I came to see you..."

After speaking, he immediately recounted his discovery of the energy leakage point and his plan to Ding Junyi. Despite the Abnormal Bodies, Lin Xian still wanted to hear Ding Junyi’s thoughts as a biologist. However, seeing the progression of the earthquake, Lin Xian felt that time might not be on their side; he might need to start stabilizing the leakage point before nightfall.

Upon hearing Lin Xian’s words, Ding Junyi’s eyes lit up, nodding in agreement: "If the geothermal core energy conversion device you mentioned has a special attraction to the Abnormal Bodies, the plan could work... I’m only referring to its attraction to some groups of Abnormal Bodies on Chasan Island. But your idea of increasing the release to lure the Giant Ocean God away from its target, Galan Volcano, and then hunting those Abnormal Bodies early, sounds..."

"I know." Lin Xian sighed heavily, his expression grave: "It’s just a hypothesis. Regardless, the energy leak issue must be dealt with; I don’t hold much hope, but we can monitor and observe—maybe we can discover something."

Lin Xian rubbed his trigeminal nerve. With his eyes closed, he could still see that damn countdown. This notion was a desperate gamble, with his primary objective being survival.

Ding Junyi looked at Lin Xian with a hint of admiration. She appreciated Lin Xian’s determination to never give up and always having a contingency plan, which gave her a sense of security in such a post-apocalyptic world. This was why she remained calm in the carriage, conducting her research despite the storms outside.

"I’m more concerned with three issues."

Ding Junyi said calmly: "First, what about the geothermal core energy attracts the Abnormal Bodies to such an extent that it draws in so many large Abnormal Bodies? Second, why does the Giant Ocean God engage in hunting behavior? Third..."

She looked at Lin Xian: "How can you be so sure that the Giant Ocean God will leave after its hunt is completed?"

Lin Xian’s expression hardened upon hearing this, as Ding Junyi hit the nail on the head. Indeed, faced with the encroachment they were experiencing, he was running out of solutions. On this isolated island, abounded by deadly Abnormal Bodies both in the skies and under the sea, one wrong move meant utter annihilation. The world-class creature’s oppressive force felt like a boulder pressing against his chest. Among these were the bizarre countdown and the various enigmatic things he still couldn’t fathom.

"I’m not sure." Lin Xian sighed: "These are all derived from the Foundation’s previous observational records. But truly, no one knows. In this scenario, we don’t even know what hunting truly is. Right now, we’re like being trapped in a den of snakes, and all we can do is try not to get marked with the Dark Mark, try not to get noticed."

Upon hearing this, Ding Junyi inserted her hands into her pockets and responded quite calmly: "Attracting and observing the Giant Ocean God’s hunting behavior with geothermal core energy—I don’t know the Foundation’s essential purpose, but they wouldn’t conduct such experiments and build such a massive base, along with a geothermal diversion device, purely based on conjecture. There must be a definitive goal. Observing this over such a long period suggests they are achieving or working toward their intended goal. Lastly, the situation we’re in now is something they also would have faced, yet they managed to evacuate safely. Doesn’t that indicate that the operation remains relatively safe, or at least, safe within this base?"

Lin Xian shook his head: "Activating Galan Volcano was something they hadn’t accounted for, which is why they evacuated. This place is no longer safe. Once the volcano erupts, we won’t be able to stop it..."