"There must be some kind of dimensional association." Chu Yan crossed her arms, her voice calm: "This can be explained with the release of the Star Abyss and traversing the Star Abyss."

"Goodness, I was almost killed." Lin Xian’s eyes flickered with a sharpness as he recalled, breaking out in a cold sweat. The danger of this situation was no less than facing the Giant Ocean God. He almost traversed to near-Earth orbit with the Flashing Bullet. If that happened, carrying the Dark Gear would have meant destroying the South Heavenly Gate as well!

Chu Yan looked at Lin Xian with some curiosity: "How did you make such a judgment in this situation?"

Clearly, Chu Yan had some doubts about Lin Xian’s analysis.

"Heh..."

Lin Xian gave a wry smile: "What judgment? Just luck."

Lin Xian’s ability to make the right judgment was mainly due to two factors: first, he was sure his countdown was related to the Dark Gear. Second, his Gravitational Lens could isolate that gear and complete the containment.

Relying on these two points, he treated the Black Gear like a time bomb, used a warp to get away, and followed up with a Gravitational Lens, was indeed a stroke of luck.

"I’ve retrieved this thing, it might come in handy later."

Chu Yan said: "When using a Taboo Item, you must be careful; it’s an extension of Dark Civilization’s power. However, both the North American United Front and the Nightwalker Organization of the Phoenix Society are tracking this Taboo Item."

"Because of the Star Abyss traversal power?"

Chu Yan nodded: "Yes."

"Alright." Lin Xian exhaled deeply: "I need to go back. The train is still submerged in water, and I can’t even find the direction."

At this moment, Chu Yan asked him, "What are you planning to do next? Both the Foundation and the Holy Revelation have their eyes on you. In the Holy City, there are many fanatic Superpower Users; they’re hard to deal with if encountered."

Lin Xian waved his hand: "I intend to head straight for Noah, or swiftly switch routes to land in South America. After all, the plan with Professor Ye has succeeded. We’ve confirmed the connection between the Descent Faction and the Dark Civilization, and we know the South Heavenly Gate’s deterrent to the Dark Civilization is real. In this situation, why would I dive into the deep sea to investigate these lunatic organizations? Moreover, there’s that Giant Ocean God in the sea. Forget it... these professional tasks are best left to the Nightwalkers."

Hearing this, Chu Yan said: "Your judgment is correct. Landing in South America, you should reunite with your fleet in a few weeks. The Unlimited Fleet and Silver Star are currently crossing the Qionggu Strait, and the Dawn Center is accelerating."

"Accelerating?"

"The world is corrupting." Chu Yan pointed to the distant city skyline. Lin Xian followed her gaze, frowning immediately; what should have been a clear sky was shrouded in a layer of scarlet light.

"A lot has changed. We’ll talk more about it slowly. For now, get yourself out of danger," Chu Yan said.

Lin Xian nodded, took one last look at Chu Yan’s silhouette, and his consciousness gradually faded.

Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, the sea mist gradually dispersed under the sunlight. On the calm Pacific Ocean surface, a nuclear-powered submarine and a train were floating.

Inside the No. 6 dining car, everyone gathered, some sitting, some standing. On the coffee table in the center of the sofa sat a Black Gear, drenched with seawater, emitting a twisted Dark Energy fluctuation, completely different from when Lin Xian contained it earlier.

Luo Yang put down the observation glasses by his ear and, examining the Black Gear on the table, couldn’t help saying: "This thing can release ’Star Abyss’; the traits of this Taboo Item are too bizarre!"

"Who would contain something like this? Isn’t that courting death?" Sha Sha muttered.

"That Holy Revelation’s Chen Yanshu always carried it. This indicates it must have some positive value, even if it’s not known yet," Ning Jing said at this moment.

Floating in mid-air, kiki frowned and evaluated disdainfully: "The value might just be to harm people. The ignorant might think it’s a treasure, but it’s actually a big Luring Agent."

"Agreed." Lv Chang echoed.

"Being able to release the Star Abyss, it must be more than just a Luring Agent," Monica said meaningfully at this moment: "If such a trait can be controlled, it’s an extraordinary means."

"You’re right."

At this time, Lin Xian’s voice came from the corridor of the train car. He walked to the table, created a lead box to encase the Black Gear, and said: "Let’s get going. If nothing unexpected happens, someone will come to retrieve this trophy."

Chen Sixuan stood up immediately upon hearing this: "Okay, how are we going to proceed?"

Lin Xian scanned the crowd with his gaze and gave a slight smile.

"This time, by flying!"