Thump, thump, thump... Thump, thump, thump...
The moon was beautiful tonight.
After returning to the Wasteland, Ye Qiyan began preparing for the next Ascension of his Self Talent.
Stamina and spirit-the two most fundamental and important stats for a Train Conductor-had finally both reached the threshold of 400.
"Whew..."
He took a deep breath.
The train was moving at a steady speed.
He recalled his previous Ascension.
That overwhelming tide of monsters had tried to stop him.
What he faced this time would certainly be even more intense than last time.
The monsters that wanted to stop him would surge toward the train from every direction.
Before, he had not prepared enough.
But this time, everything was different.
"Lisette."
He called his maid's name.
"Master."
A pile of things lay before Lisette.
These items were all consumables he had acquired from various battlefields and battles.
There were magic scrolls, mysterious gemstones, and all kinds of bombs.
In short, Ye Qiyan had brought out quite a lot of things for this Ascension.
"Report on the preparations."
"Yes."
Lisette clapped her hands.
The [Illusory Watcher]'s Light Screen appeared in her hands.
"The Arsenal Hangar has been deployed. All mechanical units are ready for battle and have taken their positions on the roofs of the respective carriages."
"The top of the train's engine is being guarded by Eve, Azure Roar Thunder Eagle, Frostsky White Bear, Red Tears, Death Omen, Gluttony, and your newest demon, Decision, Master."
"This Constant-Temperature Carriage is being protected by the Hunt Mecha-Dragon with Transcendence Mode activated."
"Train Armament: Airspace Purge, Boundless Mech Gear, Ultra-Super Imminent Demise Drill, Friendly Mine, and Wealth Shield have all been activated..."
Lisette described the train's current state to Ye Qiyan.
The Wasteland was very quiet.
But soon, this place would become a battlefield of