Chapter 276

"The train… really isn't as convenient as driving." Qin Xueming's gaze burned bright: "As the Star Abyss expands, the routes available to train caravans are growing fewer and fewer."

"Before long, these train caravans will either switch vehicles or upgrade to all-terrain mode—but they're still faster than car caravans, and many have already caught up to Dawn Center."

"Dawn Center? How big is it now?"

"Over six million people," Han Jun said calmly. "The Long March is a hard road."

"The last lands of the polar regions are growing ever more crowded."

Meanwhile, on the testing square, Ning Jing, Bai Bai, and Xiao Qing had all completed their maximum coefficient tests.

To everyone's surprise, Bai Bai received only a 1. maximum coefficient, with a final evaluation rating of 1300—this meant his ability held strong potential, but his personal combat talent and psychological resilience were merely average.

Ning Jing and the others were well aware of this; a rating of 1300 had far exceeded their expectations.

Ning Jing's maximum coefficient score was 1. , with a final evaluation rating of 1728—a truly terrifying result.

But when Xiao Qing stepped out, even louder gasps erupted across the square.

Her maximum coefficient had reached 1. !

A genius level!

Wen Zhuo, standing in the cathedral's Gospel Hall, watched this scene with visible astonishment.

"This girl has a maximum coefficient of 1. —remarkable indeed."

"And she's a Qianghuazhe, no ability," Zhou Wuer said, snacking in hand as he stood beside Wen Zhuo watching the commotion: "These two caravans hide quite a few hidden experts…"

"They're allied with the Phoenix Society. Their growth data is invaluable to us."

After speaking, Wen Zhuo immediately ordered his assistant: "Upgrade the Longshan No. to Class A priority. Prepare for upload."

"Understood," the assistant replied at once.

Below, in the cathedral square, the crowd erupted into heated discussion.

"1. maximum coefficient? Damn, she's a genius girl!"

"She's wielding a knife—could she be a gene-evolved?"

"Holy shit, she looks so cool!"

"This caravan's called Longshan No. , right? So many tough people—three Kuangbaoji!"

"1728—another top-10 powerhouse, and a woman too."

…

The Wuxian Hao crew also began murmuring.

"Wow, so impressive—Jing-jie got 1728!" Chen Sixuan exclaimed. Ning Jing seemed unassuming, but Chen Sixuan had seen her fight—this powerhouse truly had the strength to punch a snow demon to pieces.

"Even Xiao Qing's become a Kuangbaoji …"

Miao Lu stared in awe, sighing helplessly: "She's a gene-evolved too, but how could she be so much stronger?"

"Everyone's talent and experiences differ," Shu Qin said. "Lately, I've felt we've all improved greatly. As long as we survive, people keep breaking their limits."

"Well said!"

As Shu Qin finished, a bold voice rang from behind. Everyone turned to see Shi Di and Lin Xian finally arriving.

"Lin Xian!"

"Big Brother Shi."

"Just made it," Lin Xian said, glancing back—Mo Nika and her team had climbed onto a pre-occupied platform outside the square and were smiling at him.

"Xiao Qing's different from you," Shi Di said, noticing the Wuxian Hao crew discussing her. "She was imprisoned by a vile organization and subjected to inhuman experiments—she lived on the edge of death every day. Now she barely speaks."

Chen Sixuan's face darkened slightly. She nodded solemnly: "If she hadn't had this talent, maybe she wouldn't have suffered this fate."

"Definitely one of those disgusting Descent Faction scum," Kiki crossed her arms, fists clenched in fury: "If I ever run into them, I'll crush every last one."

Sha Sha nodded vigorously in agreement: "Yes! Traitors!"

"Enough," Lin Xian gestured ahead. "It's your turn—go ahead. Myself and Big Brother Shi will wait at the end."

At that moment, Lu Xingchen, who had been sunbathing nearby, lifted his sunglasses. Seeing it was now Wuxian Hao's turn, he rose gracefully, stretched lazily in full view of everyone, and walked into the queue with an air of supreme detachment.

"I thought you'd wait till the very last."

Kiki turned, noticing the eye patch still on Lu Xingchen's head, and smirked at him.

"Please—I'm not the type to care about such formalities. Weakness disguised as show is meaningless."

"Ohhh~" Sha Sha scoffed. "Fire Brother, who cares more about formalities than you?"

Lu Xingchen, still wearing his sunglasses, paid no mind to the girls' teasing, speaking with serene calm.

"When you sense the Six-Faced Flame and remember how, in past lives, you defeated the Unrivaled Emperor across the river of time, you'll understand—the Will of Fire means everything to me."

At these words, the girls of Wuxian Hao fell silent.

"Alright, it's our turn."

At that moment, a staff member approached—this batch was now Sha Sha's turn.

Kiki, Lu Xingchen, Lin Xian, and Shi Di became the final group of the day.

Upstairs in the cathedral, Wen Zhuo and Zhou Wuer and the others had descended to the square. All of them—Kiki included—were key names on the Phoenix Society's Night Walker list, and Wen Zhuo was closely watching.

"Hey, only four of us left now~"

Lin Xian glanced at the testing device and exhaled slightly—he wouldn't need to activate his mechanical ability to pass the test, easing his earlier concerns.

Kiki turned around, surprised to find her turn had just ended.

"More people will keep arriving in Xilan City over the next couple days—we're not the last batch."

Lin Xian said, recalling that the Great Eagle and Chase-the-Sun caravans had traveled west along the Yunjiang Mountains toward Xilin—if nothing went wrong, they might reach Xilan City within two days.

As the evacuation deadline neared, even more people would arrive—this was precisely why the Phoenix Society always chose the latest possible evacuation window, to help as many as possible.

At this moment, the Wuxian Hao team—Chen Sixuan, Da Lou, Shu Qin, Lu Chang, Miao Lu, Xiao Yuan, Sha Sha—and the remaining three from Longshan No. stepped onto the testing line.

As Chen Sixuan approached the Oscillating Spirit Peak Pressure Tester, she felt a momentary daze—she never imagined that in such a short time, she had become a female warrior of the apocalypse, undergoing ability evaluation.

She took a deep breath and, as the first tester from Wuxian Hao, stepped forward.

【Test complete. Peak index: 400】

The moment the number 400 appeared, Chen Sixuan felt disbelief.

On the other side, Lin Xian's eyes widened—this meant Chen Sixuan might surpass 500, reaching Gold Level evaluation strength.

"It seems her recent string of upgrades helped her greatly—her combat skills are no longer negligible," Lin Xian thought.

Most crucially, Chen Sixuan possessed physical functions far beyond normal humans—her observational acuity, for instance, might not be directly measurable by Oscillating Spirit Peak Index.

Indeed, when Chen Sixuan stepped out of the maximum coefficient simulation pod, the screen displayed a 1. maximum coefficient—Lin Xian knew: Teacher Chen truly had exceptional talent!

"Wow, Sister Chen got 680! Gold Level!" Kiki exclaimed.

Lin Xian added: "They say Gold Level meets the standard for independently handling Class C anomalies. If Teacher Chen faced that white giant now, she might actually kill it."

"Of course," Kiki crossed her arms. "Sister Chen's a perfect shot—she'd blow that monster's head off with one bullet!"

Meanwhile, the others' results began appearing.

Xiao Yuan's score was the lowest: peak index 200, maximum coefficient 1. , final evaluation rating 280. She had only recently evolved, so this result was expected by Lin Xian and the others. Yet Xiao Yuan wasn't disappointed—she was excited. Evolution level meant she was no longer the helpless burden she once was; on Wuxian Hao, she was now a reliable logistics pillar, boosting her confidence immensely.

Then came Lu Chang and Miao Lu—peak indices of 450 and 400 respectively, both with maximum coefficient 1. , final evaluation ratings of 675 and 600—both reached Gold Level.

They were already among the more capable fighters and had contributed significantly to Wuxian Hao.

Next came Da Lou and Shu Qin. Da Lou's blood ability evolved rapidly—peak index reached 800. Shu Qin, as a gene-evolved, achieved a staggering 700 peak index.

Most crucially, Shu Qin's maximum coefficient was 1. —higher than Da Lou's 1. . Despite the 100-point gap in peak index, their final ability evaluation ratings were both 1120!

Both reached Kuangbaoji!

Seeing this result, Lin Xian, Kiki, and Lu Xingchen were all astonished.

"Whoa! Big Guy Da Lou and Sister Shu are this strong? We're bringing back two anti-air cannons!" Kiki cheered.

But the most surprising result came from Sha Sha, who stepped out of the maximum coefficient pod with confident ease.

Her peak index was only 300—but her maximum coefficient? It matched Xiao Qing's level: 1. !

"You little brat—you're a natural-born fighter!"

Seeing Sha Sha return with flushed cheeks, Kiki rushed over and ruffled her hair: "Nice! 540—Gold Level! From now on, fight barehanded. Don't bother with your Sally anymore."

Sha Sha immediately lifted her face: "No way! This machine only reaches its full power in my hands. I'm twelve—do you expect me to go chop monsters with a knife?"

"Hehe~ I'm just teasing you."

"Lin Xian, your caravan's crew keeps getting stronger—this little girl's already Gold Level," Shi Di couldn't help saying.

On his own caravan, children her age were still sheltered, and during major battles, they were prioritized for safety pods. Yet this little girl already piloted a mech as a steel fortress.

"This girl's a weapons fanatic—loves studying armaments. Don't let her age fool you; she and her brother once drove out of the night, fighting their way through. It wasn't easy," Lin Xian said to Shi Di with pride.

"Lin Xian," Chen Sixuan returned with the group, smiling.

"Much stronger than I expected," Lin Xian said, noticing her good mood.

Chen Sixuan gave him a strange look, slightly indignant: "You still think I'm a weak woman?"

"I never thought you were weak," Lin Xian said. "You're our navigator. This strength is expected."

Hearing this, Chen Sixuan's lips curved into a faint smile—a rare sight after so long on the run.

"Captain Lin."

"Xian-ge."

Shu Qin and the others approached. "I'm surprised—I reached Kuangbaoji too."

Da Lou nodded, puzzled: "Lately, I've felt my progress accelerating."

Of course it had—Lin Xian thought. From Qing Shui Town to here, the Black Lotus of Hell had been converting evolution energy nearly every night—even Xiao Yuan could now fight.

Speaking of Xiao Yuan—she stood at the back of the crowd, timidly glancing at Lin Xian. He sensed her gaze and immediately gave her an encouraging nod.

Seeing Lin Xian's approval, Xiao Yuan exhaled deeply. Though she ranked last, the fact that he brought her here meant he accepted her—and that meant more to her than any evaluation result.

"Alright, it's our turn."

At that moment, a staff member approached the four, checked their numbers on a mobile terminal, and Lin Xian, Shi Di, Lu Xingchen, and Kiki walked toward the testing platform under the gaze of the crowd.

From the rooftop of the distant high-rise, Han Jun and others stepped forward, their expressions turning serious.

"Lin Xian and Shi Di—the leaders of Wuxian and Longshan No. 1. One commands over a thousand, the other barely thirty—but both received the Crimson Phoenix Token from the Phoenix Society. They're no ordinary people," Qin Xueming of the Cosmic Fleet spoke first.

"Counting the previous three, Longshan No. 1 now has three Rampage-class members, all with high indices, plus a dozen or so Diamond-class. With their leader included, they can truly sustain a thousand-person caravan!"

"The Wuxian Fleet is even more interesting—so few people, yet they run a massive train equipped with a rail electromagnetic cannon. Clearly, every one of them is elite. They already have two Rampage-class members…"

Han Jun's pupils narrowed slightly as he watched the four approaching the tester. He could feel that the powerful Tangling Value fluctuation, after filtering hundreds, had not moved.

That meant it was among these four!

On the Michel Cathedral Square, Wen Zhuo, Zhou Wuer, Peng Peng, and others stood beside their base vehicle, watching Lin Xian's group approach. Even Peng Peng put down his game console, curious.

"Mechanical ability—wonder what kind of result it'll yield."

The thousands of survivors surrounding the square seemed to sense the unusual energy, their gazes all locking onto this spot.

"Lin brother, I'll go first."

Lu Xingchen stepped forward first, clad in a glaring red hoodie—extremely out of place under the thousand eyes, especially since Xilan City's temperature was over minus fifty degrees Celsius. Most survivors wore thermal suits with body-temperature regulators, yet this man wore only a single layer. His visibility spiked instantly.

Moreover, Lu Xingchen naturally had the hairstyle of a powerhouse—like a torch. At the staff's signal, he strolled forward, arms crossed, eyes half-closed, standing calmly beneath the massive circular tester, awaiting detection.

Wuuu—zzzt!

The ionization hum echoed, drawing everyone's attention.

【Detection Complete. Peak Index: 1100】!

The moment the number appeared, a chorus of gasps erupted across the cathedral square.

1100—the highest of the day, twenty points above Ningjing and Qian Dele's peaks.

This result instantly ignited the square. Voices rose in waves.

"1100? Who is this guy?"

"No records…"

Not just the onlookers—even Wen Zhuo and Zhou Wuer were stunned, completely caught off guard.

"1100. Impressive."

On the high-rise, Qin Xueming murmured: "Just slightly below my 1160 and Captain Han's 1200. This guy must be the main combatant of his fleet."

"Is he from the Wuxian Fleet? How does this fleet have so many strong ones?" Green Wind's mechanical eye swiftly captured Lu Xingchen's face and logged the data.

On the square, Lu Xingchen basked in the overwhelming chatter, smiling serenely like a transcendent master as he slowly descended the stage.

"1100? Guess I've been slacking off in cultivation."

Lu Xingchen thoroughly enjoyed the intense stares around him—but after two steps, he suddenly stopped. He felt the gazes vanish. He realized something, and instead of entering the Limit Test Pod, he turned back toward the woman.

Because at that moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on the girl floating in from behind.

Kiki, with violet hair, floated gently in midair, arms crossed. Under all eyes, she landed on the tester and spoke to the nearby staff.

"Begin."

Wuuu—zzzt!

A powerful ionization surge passed through Kiki. Her eyes glowed with luminescence, her hair stirred without wind, yet the oppressive vibration affected her not at all.

Only after sensing the test was over did she lift her gaze and mutter, "Is this what dying feels like? Doesn't seem like much…"

But as she turned to step down, she suddenly felt total silence. She glanced at the staff beside her—his eyes were wide open.

【Detection Complete. Peak Index: 1240】!

Whoa!

After a moment of stillness, a deafening roar of shock erupted.

"What?!"

Qin Xueming on the rooftop instantly paled, lowering his hand and staring down in disbelief: "1240?! What kind of person is this woman?!"

Diiiiii!

Green Wind's mechanical eye continuously scanned Kiki: "No wind, no wings. Her flight is pure mental force—highly abnormal."

"Psychic control? Mind-Force type?!"

Even Han Jun's impassive face grew grave. Though this test involved no competition and the Phoenix Society's evaluation didn't affect him, seeing someone surpass his peak index still felt surreal.

Around the cathedral square, chaos erupted.

"What the hell?! Is this chick 1240?!"

"Too terrifying! Higher than Han Jun of the Arctic Wind Alliance!"

"And she flies…"

"I told you these fleets had top-tier people. Turns out I was right."

"Incredible. Amazing."

"Terrifying witch…"

On the square, Wen Zhuo stared intently at the girl descending from the tester. "No wonder she's an S-class ability user. Such a unique Mind-Force potential must be immeasurable."

Zhou Wuer slowly stuffed a snack into his mouth. "This data will definitely draw headquarters' attention to the Wuxian Fleet."

"Holy crap, this little girl's that strong?"

Shi Di, about to step onto the testing platform, stared at the scene and exclaimed to Lin Xian: "Wow!"

!

Lin Xian was equally surprised. As the fleet's main combatant, he knew Kiki's strength—but 1240 was beyond his expectations.

Lu Xingchen watched Kiki descend, exhaled deeply, and closed his eyes silently: "No matter. This woman's a monster. I, the Fire God, follow the path of stability. Not comparable. Not comparable."

With that, he turned and entered a Limit Coefficient Test Pod.

Now it was finally Lin Xian and Shi Di's turn. They stepped onto the platform one after the other. As leaders of two fleets, after witnessing Lu Xingchen and Kiki's terrifying results, everyone watching them seemed to hold their breath.

Lin Xian stepped forward first. He felt the massive tester above him, its strange energy swirling gently, emitting a soft hum. He shut his eyes, ignoring the watching crowd.

Wuuu—

The Tangling Value Peak Pressure Tester began charging, vibrating.

Zzzt!

In the next instant, a massive energy surge converged—like an invisible wave crashing into Lin Xian's mind.

Hum—

The Mechanical Heart involuntarily roared into overdrive!

【Non-mechanical energy intrusion detected. Activating shielding protocol.】

A holographic screen flashed before his eyes. Instantly, Lin Xian felt the Mechanical Heart's operation slow dramatically—no longer the deathly sensation Zhou Wuer had described.

The moment the screen vanished, a woman's figure appeared suddenly in the dark void ahead.

Lin Xian's face darkened. The woman was the same one he'd seen in his coma during the Jiang City shelter.

Now, she wore a bizarre full-body black armor, connected to countless tubes, standing atop a tester. Sensing Lin Xian's gaze, she opened her eyes and locked onto him.

"It's you again. Who are you?!"

Before Lin Xian could speak, the woman spoke first.

"Chu Yan, who are you talking to?"

Lin Xian opened his mouth, but several scientists in lab coats rushed over, frantically checking the woman's vital signs.

Yet the woman never took her eyes off Lin Xian.

The next instant, Lin Xian opened his eyes—the vision vanished, eerily gone.

His heart trembled. He now knew: the woman in his dreams was no illusion or fantasy. For some reason, he had been peering across space into another person's reality.

And this person must be connected to him somehow—otherwise, how could she appear inside his Jiang City shelter?

The thought flashed and vanished. He steadied his mind. Shi Di was still waiting in line, watching the peak index about to appear for Lin Xian.

【Detection Complete. Peak Index: 1050】

Surprisingly, Lin Xian's peak index, though high, didn't surpass Kiki or Lu Xingchen.

"Hey, Lin brother, 1050's pretty damn strong!"

Shi Di was also stunned. He knew Lin Xian's ability was incredibly functional—but this peak index meant his combat power was formidable too.

On the other side, Wen Zhuo and Zhou Wuer exchanged glances, both surprised.

In their view, Lin Xian, as fleet leader, should have the highest ability index in his group. This result shocked not just them, but also Mo Nika, Qian Dele, and even Han Jun and the others on the high-rise.

"Strange—he's third in his own fleet?" Qin Xueming frowned.

"1050 is Rampage-class, sure—but I've never seen a fleet leader with a lower index than his own subordinates," said Green Wind, the short-haired woman, baffled.

In this post-apocalyptic world, ability users and enhanced humans constantly evolved. Humanity's greatest threat was survival against dark creatures. Under this new order, strength was the most direct way to secure social status and team hierarchy. Though civilization hadn't fully collapsed and human values hadn't entirely been devoured by savagery, some groups still formed through wisdom and leadership—but they were rare. Even the Phoenix Society, an official organization, relied on armed forces like the Interstellar Army to maintain its structure.

So to Han Jun and others, this situation was abnormal.

"Don't jump to conclusions. Let's see the Limit Coefficient," Han Jun said, watching Lin Xian walk toward the Limit Test Pod.

Chen Sixuan and the others who had already tested weren't surprised by Lin Xian's number. Everyone on Wuxian knew Kiki and Fire Brother were strong—but none doubted Lin Xian's absolute leadership on the train.

The entire Wuxian was built by Lin Xian alone. The weapon systems, the power systems—all of it. The thirty-odd people on this train survived the night only because of him.

And Lin Xian wasn't just strong in combat or train engineering. He found breakthroughs in Underground City No. 9, Yubei Airport, Rain Town, Clearwater Town, the Snow Plains—countless times he rescued thousands, including the entire Wuxian crew, from certain death.

In such a context, what does an ability peak index even mean?

【Detection Complete. Peak Index: 1100】

At that moment, Shi Di finished his test and walked toward the Limit Test Pod.

Whoa~

The square erupted again.

All four were Kuangbaojihenren with scores over 1000—so the main event was finally here.

Having witnessed this scene, everyone began paying close attention to the final psychic assessment results, waiting for these four to emerge from the Jixianjiancecang.

Lin Xian frowned, replaying the earlier scene in his mind—he knew that woman named Chu Yan had seen him just as he had seen her, and this wasn't the first time.

Under the staff's guidance, Lin Xian walked into a detection Cang.

He snapped back to attention as the staff spoke to him.

"Hello, please remove your power armor—this test cannot rely on external equipment."

Lin Xian nodded and immediately took off his power armor.

"Test duration: five minutes. Pre-set attacks will be triggered. If you feel discomfort, say 'Stop'—after stopping, do not use your psychic ability again."

"Note: all attacks are holographic and sensory AR projections—they have no physical substance. When using your ability, control it carefully to avoid self-harm."

It didn't sound complicated.

Lin Xian stepped inside and found himself in a hemispherical chamber, its walls made of expensive, ultra-durable nano-carbon ceramic metal—ordinary people couldn't even damage it, let alone break it. Waterproof, fireproof, bulletproof—it was clearly designed as a "exam" to let a psychic unleash their power under crisis conditions.

【Recognition successful. Test subject ID: d19529527. Lin Xian, hello. If ready, please inform me.】

A mechanical female voice echoed inside the Cang.

After understanding the setup, Lin Xian took a deep breath and said, "Begin."

【Detection about to commence】

The moment the voice ended, all lights in the Cang went dark, plunging it into blackness. Then holographic projections flickered across the walls, as if he'd stepped into a virtual world—eerily real.

Lin Xian found himself in a ruined city, surrounded by wandering zombies. Giant bat-like creatures hung upside-down from skyscrapers. Thunder rolled overhead, rain poured down, and a chilling atmosphere pressed against him.

"The scene's pretty realistic."

Seeing this, Lin Xian immediately guessed the test's format.

"If that's the case…"

Zeng zeng zeng~

Mechanical light flashed; electric surges rippled in his hands. A transparent AT force field appeared before him, and countless metal fragments shot out…

On Michel Church Square, countless eyes fixed on the four Jixianjiancecang —once the results appeared, the psychic assessment levels would be clear.

Wen Zhuo and Zhou Wuer stared intently at Lin Xian's and Kiki's cabins, curious what the Jixianxishu would be for a mechanical psychic and a telekinesis user.

But as thousands waited for the results, a sudden burst of gunfire shattered the silence of the church square!

Not ordinary gunfire—this was the roar of a heavy-caliber Gatling gun!!

Duuuu!!

The unexpected noise triggered an instinctive flinch from every survivor, who immediately scanned the surroundings for the source.

Though they'd come to watch, these survivors were hyper-sensitive to danger—this sound instantly made many believe an attack had occurred; some even drew their weapons.

In an instant, the crowd erupted into panic. Even Phoenix Society security and Investigative Corps soldiers now scanned for threats.

But within seconds, everyone realized no danger existed—the violent gunfire came from inside the square.

Specifically… from one of the Jixianceshicang!

"What the hell?"

"Wasn't it forbidden to bring weapons in?"

"Yeah, I saw the staff check everyone!"

"Could it not be gunfire? Did someone mishear? Is it some psychic effect?"

Meanwhile, on the Infinite, Chen Sixuan, Shu Qin, Daliang, and Shasha exchanged glances—then, realizing the source, they couldn't help but suppress laughter in this solemn setting.

They instantly knew what had happened.

"Brother Lin is…" Shasha bit back a grin. She'd been inside the Jixianceshicang before—it was a simulated survival test, evaluating not just psychic ability but also reaction speed and rapid environmental assessment. She could already picture what Lin Xian was doing.

What no one expected was that the square had fallen utterly silent—making the gunfire sound absurdly loud.

Duu~

The Gatling's roar continued, echoing endlessly.

Then, after a pause, explosions followed!

Boom!!

Wen Zhuo and Zhou Wuer frowned toward the direction—the sealed Cang concealed everything inside.

Finally, after everyone's bewildered stares, the test progress for all four cabins ended.

The battlefield-like sounds inside the cabins ceased.

Chii~

The Cang doors opened. Staff outside, already impatient, rushed forward with anxious, panicked expressions—they'd thoroughly checked Lin Xian and confirmed he carried no weapons.

Now, this situation suggested a serious oversight on her part.

In those five minutes, she'd imagined countless possibilities—how could a man possibly pull out…

No.

How could he produce so many weapons?

As the door opened, a cloud of gunpowder smoke surged out, drifting skyward. Lin Xian walked out calmly, awaiting his results.

The staff immediately rushed inside.

Instantly, a thick stench of smoke hit her. Inside, the nano-carbon ceramic walls were pockmarked with countless bullet impacts—once black, they now looked like they'd been repainted silver. But strangely, she found no shell casings or bullets—the entire Cang was empty.

Nothing but the smell of smoke remained.

"What the hell?"

She'd been closest—the gunfire inside had sounded like a frontline battlefield. How could nothing be left after the test?

Meanwhile, Kiki emerged from her cabin and immediately locked eyes with Lin Xian, a smirk on her lips. She'd noticed the commotion inside and had even lost focus because of it.

At that moment, the Jixianxishu assessments for all four were revealed.

Shi Di and Ningjing both reached 1. —their final psychic assessment level: 1760.

As a C-class beast-type psychic, achieving this rating was impressive. Among the four, Shi Di's ability was the most ordinary—but now, with this terrifying level, no one dared underestimate the leader of the Thousand-Person Train.

On the other side, Kiki and Lu Xingchen's results were also out. Surprisingly, Kiki's Jixianxishu was also 1. , while Lu Xingchen surpassed her, reaching 1. !

Looking at the score, Lu Xingchen narrowed his eyes and said smugly:

"As expected—I'm a genius. That's an unchangeable fact."

He'd finally regained some dignity. Lu Xingchen was thoroughly satisfied.

Thus, Lu Xingchen's final psychic assessment level was 1870; Kiki's reached 1984!

Seeing her score, Kiki pursed her lips. Had she not known the test was harmless, and hadn't been distracted by Lin Xian's noise—making her want to laugh—she might've broken 2000. Still, she didn't care much. She'd already reached Kuangbaoji; whether she hit 2000 or not didn't matter.

"A train with two near-2000 Kuangbaoji —this Infinite Train may be small, but it's full of hidden dragons and tigers."

On the high-rise, Qin Xueming crossed his arms: "Looks like the train's leader follows an elite path."

"With such a small crew, I bet plenty have come seeking to join over the past two days," added Lü Feng.

She turned to Han Jun: "They're also a train. Do we still need to make contact?"

Han Jun said nothing—he was still waiting for Lin Xian's Jixianjiance data.

For some reason, his data was taking longer than the others'.

As he watched, the detection square below finally displayed results. On the screen above the Cang, a number slowly appeared.

And as soon as it appeared, Han Jun's composure shattered.

【2】

Instantly, the entire church square fell utterly silent.

Many rubbed their eyes, thinking they'd misread.

After all, for days, the screen had never shown a whole number other than 1.

Wen Zhuo and Zhou Wuer's faces turned pale.

"2? What does that mean—1. ?"

"Did it glitch?"

"How could it reach 2?"

"It's 2!"

"Then his psychic assessment level…"

"2100?!!"

"Holy shit, 2100—that's higher than Han Jun's!!"

"What the hell is this guy?!"

Seeing the chaos, Lin Xian was also stunned. The Jixianceshicang had continuously generated crises, so he'd crafted metal armor and AT force fields for defense, and produced weapons across the board. Though stressful, it hadn't matched the pressure of yesterday's snowfield chase.

He hadn't expected a perfect score—even he was surprised.

The only thing missing: he hadn't tested his AT force field's defensive capacity. The attacks were all holograms and sensory modules—touch-based, harmless. They merely prevented him from being hit, without any real force.

"No wonder, little brother Lin—impressive!" Shi Di walked over laughing. For him, the test was just helping the Phoenix Society—he didn't care about the result, but was thrilled to have secured several anti-aircraft cannons and supplies.

Seeing Lin Xian's score, Shi Di wasn't surprised—he'd witnessed Lin Xian's abilities at the airport and snowfield.

A man who can hold up a collapsing building with a single hand—how could he be ordinary?

On the high-rise, Han Jun's three companions stared, their expressions shifting from shock to disbelief. Qin Xueming gaped, glancing at Han Jun—how could a leader of a thirty-person train have a psychic level higher than Han Jun, who led a ten-thousand-strong Northern Wind Alliance? It was unthinkable.

Han Jun's face was grave, yet curious. He stared at the figure below the square, then finally spoke:

"It's over. Let's go meet him."

(End of chapter)