Soon, a massive triangular curtain appeared in everyone's view, and the train slowly drove into it.

The Advancement Platform mission was short, so the group didn't make many preparations.

Furthermore, since there was only one track inside the Station, there was no need to worry about the train's safety.

However, a special Station is still a Station, and trains can still be modified or new carriages can be built inside it.

Thus, Bai Cheng was not in a hurry to enter the Station; instead, she first had Lan Xiaoyu begin modifying their train.

"We have five carriages, and the current maximum capacity is eight..." Bai Cheng rubbed her chin and decisively built three brand new carriages, immediately adding them to the train.

At the same time, the already prepared supplies were used to perform a series of upgrades on the carriages, quickly raising these three new carriages to max level.

"Luckily, the materials needed for carriage upgrades aren't too much, or upgrading them again would be very troublesome." Yu Nian sighed, currently standing beside Lan Xiaoyu, curiously watching how she would modify the train.

Meanwhile, Bai Cheng didn't intend to waste this time.

Thinking of the system prompt when the Advancement mission began, she felt like something might be wrong.

But looking at Purple Iris, who was fully focused on absorbing Magic Crystals, her worries vanished.

If all these Magic Crystals were given to Purple Iris to absorb, it should be enough for her to reach the Peak Guardian Rank, right?

Bai Cheng wasn't certain about this, otherwise she would have chosen to let other employees absorb them along with Purple Iris.

While Lan Xiaoyu used the screen to modify the train, Bai Cheng could only go to the screen in the kitchen carriage to check the Station information for this trip.

【Arriving at Station: #00 Peak of the Mountains Station!】

【Station Type: Large-Scale Multiplayer Advancement Platform】

【Station Introduction: The Advancement Platform located at the Peak of the Mountains. This area is on the edge of the Infinite Realm, and the surrounding races and demonic beasts are hostile toward you. It is recommended to defeat the Station Boss as quickly as possible.】

【Time Remaining Until Departure: None】

【Station Rules: None】

"It looks like this isn't the Death Desert anymore?" Bai Cheng was surprised that she had read a bunch of useless information; the prompt on the screen was practically no help to her.

"But this time, there are no restrictions on either the departure time or the rules..." She was a bit surprised.

But this was perfect for Bai Cheng; she needed time to absorb the Magic Crystals.

Since there was no time limit, she wasn't in a hurry to leave this place.

Continuing to drive through the desert or staying inside the Station made no difference to Bai Cheng.

Soon, Purple Iris was the first to complete her task.

She absorbed a massive amount of Magic Crystals, and her strength had now jumped directly to the Peak Guardian Rank, with just over ten thousand Magic Crystals remaining.

"She absorbed about two-thirds, huh." Bai Cheng muttered, "Sure enough, as the level increases, the Magic Crystals required for upgrades are also growing rapidly."

The hope of cultivating two Peak Guardian Rank individuals had fallen through.

Helplessly, Bai Cheng left all the remaining Magic Crystals for Chi Yan.

In the end, Chi Yan's strength successfully reached Guardian Rank Stage Seven, making him the strongest employee besides Purple Iris.

"With this level of strength, even if Demonic Beasts surround us, we should handle it with ease, right?"

Her worries vanished, and Lan Xiaoyu soon completed the modification of the train.

Carriage #2 combined three carriages, making the space incredibly spacious, serving the function of storing supplies and placing tools;

Carriage #3 was located on the second level directly above Carriage #2, pieced together from two carriages. Windows lined both sides, and the Observation Deck and Employee Dormitories were situated here, though Bai Cheng felt Lan Xiaoyu intended to turn this into a room for defense.

This was only the front half of the area; the back half was designated for breeding/raising livestock;

The third level, Carriage #5, was also pieced together from two carriages, serving as the bedroom for the three of them, and retaining the original Open-Air Balcony, only now it was higher and more spacious.

As for Carriage #4, it was located at the rear of Carriage #2 on the first level. It consisted of only one carriage, with the front half used as a kitchen and the back half as a garage for parking the powered railcar, featuring a rear door that could lower and open directly.

Unlike the 3+2+2 cuboid layout Bai Cheng had imagined, stacked like building blocks, observing the exterior of the train left her greatly surprised.

All kinds of armor and limited space were utilized. The Open-Air Balcony—no, accurately, it should be called a Deck—including the flat space formed by joining {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} two carriages on the roof, was also used as a Planting Area.

This didn't look like the result of stacking blocks at all; it looked more like a small Mobile Fortress!

Fortunately, the area inside the Station was large enough, or else it probably wouldn't have been able to accommodate this towering three-story behemoth.

"It seems the rail tracks are the biggest limitation now," Bai Cheng raised an eyebrow. "If only we could drive completely freely."

"Miss, are you satisfied?" Lan Xiaoyu asked. "Is there anything that needs improvement?"

"No, it's fine," Bai Cheng waved her hand. "I think we now need to trade for some special Equipment Blueprints to install them, making the train even more complete..."

Of course, that was for later. Bai Cheng wasn't planning on wasting time on such uncertain matters now.

Now that everything was prepared, she naturally had to complete her Advancement mission first.

"Purple Iris is only one step away from breaking through; we will soon have a King Rank Expert."

Bai Cheng smiled, "Everyone, let's enter the Advancement Platform together!"

With nine Guardian Rank individuals working together, killing one Station Boss should be effortless!