The "Survival on the Train" game has bugs, it's really laggy!

"Has the new player protection period ended?"

"But it doesn't matter, it basically doesn't affect me."

After reading the blood-red world announcement, Su Yuan simply shrugged indifferently.

He'd love for more clueless monsters to appear on the road right now.

After all, his "Emperor's Path: Devourer" train, which had just undergone its ultimate mutation, was starving.

In his eyes, those monsters were no longer a threat, but rather moving pieces of "flesh and blood energy".

It's a walking upgrade material.

Now that the train upgrade is complete and there's nothing else to do for the time being, I can take advantage of this travel time to properly enjoy my spoils.

He took out the special talent crystal core, which had been extracted from a dangerous sea king-type creature and was emitting a deep blue light, from his storage bag.

[Special Talent Core "Deep Sea Favorite"]

[Effect: Upon use, you will randomly gain one talent related to "Deep Sea" or "Blessing". The quality of the talent is determined by the user's potential.]

"Logically speaking, I've already gained a basic grasp of the ocean's power. What would it be like to awaken another ocean-related talent?"

Su Yuan looked at the crystal core in his hand, his heart filled with anticipation.

He now possesses seven talents; one more or one less won't make a difference.

But talent is like a lottery; you never know what surprise you'll get next.

What if another "unique" quality, god-tier skill comes along?

Then it really will take off.

"A talent related to the Deep Sea or its favor... never mind, just use it!"

"If this is still the only talent, then it represents my potential. As long as I use these crystal cores that awaken talents based on my own potential, I will be unique."

Su Yuan no longer hesitated and silently recited it in his heart.

[Is the use of the special talent crystal core "Deep Sea Favorite" confirmed?]

"confirm!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the crystal core in his hand shattered with a "crack" in his palm, turning into a dazzling deep blue starlight that rushed into his brow like weary birds returning to their nest.

A cool, moist scent, with a faint salty and fishy smell, instantly spread throughout Su Yuan's body.

Unlike the subtle and gentle feeling when absorbing the "Master of Stitching" crystal core last time, this experience was much more domineering and direct.

Su Yuan could clearly feel that his body was being transformed at the deepest level by an ancient power originating from the depths of the ocean.

After about ten seconds, that strange feeling gradually subsided.

Having learned from the previous experience, Su Yuan was not in a hurry. He simply closed his eyes and waited patiently.

Sure enough, not long after, the familiar system notification sound arrived.

[Congratulations! You have successfully absorbed the Talent Core. The system is now awakening your relevant talents based on your potential...]

[Talent Awakening Successfully!]

Congratulations on acquiring the new talent: The Forty-Four Nights of the Great Flood (Unique)

[Effect: The power of the sea god in your hands is enhanced once again, allowing you to summon a continuous rainstorm at any time. During the rainstorm, all your attributes will receive an unconditional and massive boost, and your attacks will leave afterimages. These afterimages inherit 100% of the main attack's damage, but without any additional effects.]

[Note: Once upon a time, an ancient god, witnessing the ugliness of humanity, unleashed a great flood that lasted for forty-four days and nights, attempting to cleanse the entire world. And you, you inherited a trace of his divinity.]

"Holy crap! Another one-of-a-kind talent!"

"Indeed, this unique opportunity for advancement in the train world has elevated my potential to limitless levels!"

The moment Su Yuan saw the talent description, he was so excited he almost jumped off the sofa.

"The Great Flood of Forty-Four Nights? That name sounds way more imposing than 'Rainbow Hunter'!"

"Rainbow Hunter" greatly increases speed in the rain and becomes weak after the rain stops.

This "Great Flood of Forty-Four Nights" is caused by an unconditional surge in all attributes during a torrential downpour!

One offers a simple speed boost, while the other provides a comprehensive attribute enhancement; it's obvious which is stronger.

What's even more outrageous is that this talent's attack also comes with an afterimage that inherits 100% of the damage!

What does this mean?

This means that every strike Su Yuan makes in the rain is equivalent to double the damage!

Although the afterimage doesn't have any external effects, it's already terrifying enough!

"If I could combine those two talents... just how terrifying would my combat power in the rain be?"

Just thinking about that scene made Su Yuanguang feel his blood boiling.

He felt that if he were to encounter that "dangerous sea king" again, he was even confident that, with sufficient preparation, he could kill it instantly with a single blow.

"Now, ordinary flesh and blood trial participants are probably no match for me. Perhaps only those beings of higher sequences have a chance to compete with me."

Su Yuan stroked his chin, feeling a surge of smugness.

Keep in mind that this is only the early stage of the game. Most players have just left the third stage, and the new player protection period has just ended.

I've already grown to this level; if I told anyone, probably no one would believe it.

"But... it's strange, really."

Su Yuan suddenly thought of a question.

"Why is everyone else encountering monsters on the road, but I haven't heard a thing?"

Logically, the track should become quite lively once the newbie protection period ends.

But along the way, apart from the unchanging desolate scenery outside the window, he didn't see a single ghost.

This is not normal.

"Xiao Huo, come here for a second," Su Yuan called out to the driver's seat.

"Here it comes!"

The little green fire sprang out of the driver's seat, toddled over to Su Yuan on its short legs, and looked up at him curiously, asking, "Master, what's wrong?"

"Tell me, why has our journey been so peaceful? There haven't been any monsters. Isn't that too unusual?"

After hearing the question, Little Fire chuckled and said, "So that's what Master is curious about. Don't worry, Master, it's not the calm before the storm."

"Master, those monsters that attacked the trains were mostly low-level creatures with little intelligence. They were just acting on instinct, attacking those 'slow trains' that seemed easy to bully."

"And our vehicle..." Little Fire pointed to the rapidly receding scenery outside the window, proudly puffing out its little chest, "Our 'Emperor's Path Devourer' has a standard speed of 80 kilometers per hour after the upgrade! Those little monsters, even if they run their legs off, they can't catch up with our exhaust fumes!"

Su Yuan: "..."

Looking at Xiao Huo's smug expression, he was momentarily speechless.

So, the reason I didn't encounter any monsters wasn't because I was lucky, but because... my car was going too fast?

What is this?

The loneliness of a master?

He finally understood what the rule meant by "keep a relatively slow pace and you will encounter bad things".

Love, this "bad thing," is a devastating disaster for others, but for oneself, it is a "good thing" delivered to one's doorstep!

Moreover, even if you are followed by black fog, once you enter the station, you will not be disturbed within the specified time.

Even some special stations, such as the previous city of the sea, are not even in the same dimension as the black fog.

However, once players choose to stay inside permanently, except for those with special vehicles, ordinary players will permanently lose their trains.

Losing the train permanently in this world means losing the opportunity to become stronger, which is no different from being crippled.

"Slow down the car," Su Yuan instructed after figuring it out.

"Huh?" Little Fire's smile froze instantly. "Slow...slow down? Master, you're not kidding, are you? It's dangerous outside!"

"I'm not kidding." Su Yuan looked at it, grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, "Didn't you say our car was hungry? Now that the buffet is here, we can't just walk right past it, can we?"

"Slow down to 40 kilometers per hour, just that speed. Drive slowly. I want to see which fool dares to be the first to come up and 'deliver' our food!"

"Master... Master, are you... are you sure? Do you really want to reduce the speed to 40 kilometers per hour?"

Little Fire looked at Su Yuan's eager expression, her little face filled with conflict and unease.

Although it was very confident in its new body and new abilities, it was still a little scared when it thought of those hideous monsters.

What if it's not some small fry, but a big guy?

What if we can't defeat those vines?

just in case……

"What? You don't have confidence in our car?"

Su Yuan saw its concerns and deliberately provoked it.

I didn't expect this guy to still be so cowardly even now. It seems that even if his core energy changes, his personality won't change.

"Then...then should I slow down now?"

"Go quickly."

At Su Yuan's command, a notification came over the loudspeaker in the carriage, and the scenery rushing past on both sides gradually slowed down.

[Note: The train speed has been reduced from 80 km/h to 40 km/h.]